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"THE PRESIDENT'S SHIP," THE U. S. S. GEORGE WASHINGTON
Flying the President's Flag for the first time in a foreign port, entering the harbor of Brest, France,

December 13, 1918.

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T H E

HATCHET

OF THE

UNITED STA'l'ES SHIP

^'GEORGE WASHINGTON**

Captain EDWIN T. POLLOCK, U. S. Navy

Lieut- (j.g.) PAUL F- BLOOMHARDT

Chaplain Corps, U. S. Navy

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Copyright, 1919,
By Captain EDWIN T. POLLOCK, U. S. N.

First Edition, March, 1919
Second Edition, April, 1919

The net proceeds from the sale of this book are to
be used for the relief of widows and orphans of en-
listed men of the Navy, and are to be handled by the

Navy Relief Society, Washington, D. C, \^

from whom copies of the book can be obtained.

Price $2.00

PRINTED BY /. /. LITTLE 6r IVES CO,, NEW YORK Digitized by CnOOQlC

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WOODROW WILSON
President of the United States of America.

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I co(DgratQlate Ibe Bettidiet en the ooispletioii
of the first year of Its pablloation* Z bare been a constiiit,
reader irtiile on boardf and hare tdcen pleasure in keeping
a file of tbe nunibers issoed^ irtiloih Z shall regard as one
of the most Interesting souvenirs of a Toyage idiloh ererybodar
has seemed to unite In trying to aidce ^ob of the pleassntest.
voyages I hare ever taken* I shall always remamber the
George Washington as a sort of honet and Its of floors and
orevr as a body of friends*

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DEDICATED TO

Those who, in December, 1917, made the first trip on the U. S. S. GEORGE

WASHINGTON, as a part of the khaki-clad host which crossed the Atlantic

from the United States to fight for the liberty of mankind. They i

had many discomforts, as well as much stormy weather in

the sixteen days at sea. As a slight token of our

appreciation of the cheerful way in which they

endured the many unpleasant features

of that voyage, when there was no

Hatchet, this volume

containing all the

Hatchets is

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The compilers of this book desire to express their
appreciation of the valuable advice given them by
Mr. E. H. Dodd, of Dodd-Mead Co., in regard to
getting out this book ; to Mr. O. S. Wadleigh, of J. J.
Little, Ives & Co., for his thoughtfulness and interest
in the many questions that arose, and for the care
shown in producing an exact copy of each number
of The Hatchet as published "on the high seas,"
printer's errors and defects of press work included;
and to Mr. H. B. Beck, of the Beck Engraving Co.,
New York, for the plates of the pictures which are in
this book. Each one has been very keen on seeing
The Hatchet in book form, and has done everything
possible to help us.

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VICE-ADMIRAL ALBERT CLEAVES, U. S. NAVY
Comm{&nder Cruiser and Transport Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet.

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PREFACE

The achievements of the "U. S. S. GEORGE WASHINGTON" during the war with the Central
Powers are many and notable, and the creation of this sea journal is not the least of them. While some of
the crew worked with sword and gun, others worked with the pen, which philosophers tell us is greater than
either. By the pen the '^Hatchet'' was conceived and bom, and ah-eady this little ocean newspaper has
found a place in the files of the national Press. It has attracted favorable attention from the leading papers
of the United States and its assiduous and clever editors are to be congratulated upon the success which has
crowned their efforts. I fancy that in the future the ^'Hatchet" will serve as a model for all ambitious sailor
editors.

No word of introduction for this volume from me would be complete without the expression of my
deep appreciation of the fine work of the Captain, officers and crew during the full months of 1917 and 1918.
When one recalls their periodic transits across the war zone, which first lay within three or four htmdred
miles along the coast of France and eventually extended to our own shores, the heart is filled with pride and
admiration for their tmswerving purpose to accomplish the difficult and hazardous duty entrusted to them.
And so I make this acknowledgment of my profound gratitude to each one of them for the part played in the
operations of the Cruiser and Transport Force, which has won the generous commendation of the nation.

The war is practically over, but the work of the transports will continue uninterruptedly for months
to come. It needs no prophet to tell us that the work of the repatriation of our Armies will be accomplished
in the same spirit of zeal and endeavor which emphasized their transportation to the battle-front.

Albert Gleaves.
Vice Admiral, U. S. Navy,
Commander, Cruiser and Transport Force.

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INTRODUCTION

On board ship under peace conditions there are
always some diversions to help pass the time which
frequently hangs heavy on the passengers. On a
transport in war time and especially in war times
such as have been passed through the last two years,
diversions were also necessary, partly to pass the time,
but principally to keep the passengers so interested in
other things that too much thought would not be given
to the dangers through which the ship was passing.

On the first trip " The Hatchet " had not yet appeared.
The various magazines which found their way to New
York Y^th a one cent stamp on them were for our
"forces overseas." Several hundred books were
received from various friends of officers who wrote
for them. Quite a ntmiber of publishers of magazines
responded most liberally and sent ntunerous copies of
their publications. Still there were not enough to
fill the estimated demands for reading material.

A letter from the Captain to the Postmaster at New
York stated that he thought that the "forces going
overseas" might also have some of the papers, etc.,
while on the way, and a request was made for several
thousand. The matter was referred to the Postmaster
General at Washington, and as a result "all transports
applying for the papers would receive all they asked
for."

Moving pictures at sea were out of the question.
They could not be held on deck, and if an accident
happened, such as a torpedo hitting the ship, when
several himdred men were crowded in one compart-
ment, the results might be very serious.

After the ship was in good running order, however,
movies were held when the ship was in port, and since
the armistice was signed, they have been an almost
nightly occurrence.

Band concerts could be allowed on deck only, as

in no other place could a general alarm be heard above
the music. Wrestling mats and boxing gloves were
bought, and daily bouts served to keep many interested.
Even "badger fights" were held, but "snipe himting,"
which must take place in the dark, was taboo.

While on the first trip a daily paper was proposed.
It would tax the printing establishment to the utmost,
but as the "news" at sea was always wanted, and
as the "radio press" was received every night from
Arlington, or Poldhu, Wales, and also from Paris,
"all the news that is fit to print" was received daily.
German propaganda from Nordeich, Germany, also
furnished items of interest. Before reaching the
United States all plans were made. The Army would
be asked to furnish such editorial talent, some composi-
tors and press men, as were on board. The printing
office was less than the size of a small hall bedroom.
Chaplain P. P. Bloomhardt, U. S. N., was the per-
manent editor attached to the ship, and how well he
filled the billet can be seen by reading "The Hatchet. "
This was "in addition to his other duties," which
were multitudinous, multifarious, and never ceasing.
The tributes to "Hatchet" were many, — no paper
had a larger circulation per capita. Each person on
board wanted a copy and made sure that he got it.
Of the 50,000 men who went to France on the
George Washington, probably not one failed to send a
copy back home. "The Hatchet" of the United
States Ship George Washington, published on the
high seas, daily and Sunday, was and is without a
parallel in history either for large circulation, for the
niunber of editors, for its news of the day, and also
for its general excellence. Its office was never in the
same locality twice, and moved from 250 to 400 miles
every day. Can you beat it? If you think so, read
the following pages and be convinced you were wrong.

Edwin T. Pollock.

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CONTENTS

Volume I i

Introductioii — ^The Pounding of The Hatchei; In Pursuit of Pirates in the Philippines.

Volume II 31

Introduction; Mother Goose at Sea; War Anniversary Edition.

Volume III 61

Introduction; How an Army Feeds at Sea; Letters to Mable; First Extra on the Atlantic; Log of
a Sub.

Volume IV 85

The Badger Fight; Laws of the Navy.

Volume V iii

First Reports of Allied Victories.

Volume VI 135

Submarine Captured by the Ship; Admiral von Capelle's Comments; Advertising up to date.

Volume VII 157

First Surrender of Enemy Nation; More Victories; A Nurse's Diary.

Volume VIII 185

More Enemies Surrender.

Volume IX 203

On Board "The President's Ship."

The "George Washington" 221

Outfitting as a Transport; Organization; Training of the Crew; Sanitation; Repairing the Machinery;
The Supply and Commissary Departm^ts; Zig-zagging; The First Trip; the Return Trip; Sub-
marine Defense and Encounter.

Statistical Data 229

Convoy Groups - 230

Commendatory Letters 231

Naval Officers Attached to the Ship 235

Enusted Men Attached to the "George Washington" 2^3

Passengers Transported of the ''George Washington*':

Trip I 251

Trip II 2S3

Trip III 2SS

Trip IV 258

Trip V 261

Trip VI 263

Trip VII I<^ . . 1. 266

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Trip IX 271

AUTHORS

"In Pursuit of Pirates" Lieut. Albert Wilson, U. S. N. R. F.

"Mother Goose at Sea" C. W. Towne.

"Man Wants But Little Here Below" C. W. Towne.

"Sayings of Soldiers" Ted Walker and Sanford J arrel.

"The Troop Ships" Capt. D. W. Wynkoop, U. S. A.

"On the Way" Lieut. Walter Trumbull, U. S. A.

"A Soldier's Song" Lieut. Grantland Rice, U. S. A.

"On to France" Lieut. Walter Trumbull, U. S. A.

"Letters to Mable" Lieut. Edward Streeter, U. S. A.

"Americans" Ensign A. J. Cook, U. S.N.

"Our Convoy" Commander C. C. Gill, U. S. N.

"Confidence" Lieut. W. F. Brown, U. S. A.

"The Lookout" Capt. C. Canterbury, U. S. A.

"Letters to Pop" Capt. C. T. Parker, U. S. A.

"At Sea" Lieut. Paul Byers, U. S. A.

"A Sailor Leads a Jolly Life" Lieut. Paul Byers, U. S. A.

"Unfinished Limericks" Lieut. Paul Byers, U. S. A.

"Secure" Major L. M. Kahn, U. S. A.

Many of the other authors submitted the contributions anonymously but if they will send their names it
will be a pleasure to the rest of those on the '^George Washington^* to learn, in future editions of this book, to
whom they were indebted.

Some of the names which are signed to the contributions were lost by the printer's devil, and any whose
names do not appear above are requested to send their names and name of the contribution so that later editions
of this book may be complete.

Address care Navy Relief Society, Washington, D. C

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

The U. S. S. "George Washington" Prontispiece

PACING PAGB

The President iii

Vice-Admiral Albert Gleaves, U. S. N vii

Notable Officers of First Trip— Editorial Staff of Volume I 2

Captain Edwin T. Pollock, U. S. N 34

Chaplain P. P. Bloomhardt, U. S. N 51

Ship Loading at Hoboken — Ship (Camouflaged) Unloading at Brest — ^The "Old Salt Opera

Company*' 96

Captain Ward K. Wortman, U. S. N 178

Captain Edward McCauley, Jr., U. S. N 195

The President's Flag — ^A Corner in President Wilson's "Sea White House" 210

Troops Messing— The Galley— The Sick Bay 214

The Damaged Engines 223

German Submarines — Brest Harbor 227

Eighteen Officers Who Made Every Trip 236

Watch Officers — Engineering Officers 242

The Crew 259

Track Charts of the Trips of the "George Washington" 230

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INTRODUCTION TO VOLUME I.

BY

LiEUT.-CoiiMANDER Wm. Seaman Bainbkidge, M.C, U. S. N. R. p.,
operating Surgeon, U. S. S. George WaskingUm.

The first trip of the George Washington, with "Old
Glory" at the stem, was indeed a dangerous experi-
ment. The German prophecy that we could not get
over seas was based upon their belief that damage
done to the ship and machinery would be beyond even
the ingenuity of Americans to make good, and that
even if we could reach the submarine zone their
tmder-sea monsters would do the rest.

Kcture over seven thousand men on this ship, —
the largest ntunber, at that time, ever transported on
one vessel, — troops, sailors, and oflScers of the U. S.
Army and Navy, boimd for "Over There," the future
before them, while on the sea and later on the land,
most uncertain and hazardous. Imagine, if possible,
the mental strain imder which these men labored on
this voyage, with conditions like these — ^no lights at
night; frequent drills for fire; drills for collision; drills
for abandoning the ship; and drills for a submarine
attack. In the early part of the voyage this strain
was relieved somewhat by a little music and life,
but for the last five days, in the danger zone, there
could be no loud talking, no music, every one must be
constantly on the watch, and each man made to fed
that the Uves of all on board depended on his faith-
fulness and alertness. Life belt and canteen were his
vade mecum by day and by night. Hundreds of the
men had never been on the sea before. In some
dangers there is an anxiety of knowledge; in others an
anxiety of ignorance; both kinds were present on this
trip in full measure, for what the men did not know
they imagined, so that every imusual whitecap was a
periscope, and any bit of floating wreckage a terrible
submarine.

The terrific strain, and the dangers from it, were
realized by the Captain\and the oflScers, and ways
and means for relieving it were discussed on the first
vojrage, in port and on the return. Many suggestions
were made, and one was to try to print a newspaper
for the men.

The Captain decided that on the second trip a news-
paper should be written and published on board, and
the Executive Officer passed the orders along to the

Operating Surgeon who was asked to find ways and
means to inaugurate and direct the enterprise. Before
sailing a list of the Army officers was obtained, and
inquiry made among them for any who had had news-
paper or other literary experience. Happily a number
were found to choose from, and after a conference with
Actiag Chaplain Bloomhardt, the Editorial Board was
selected and organized as follows:
Surgeon Wm. Seaman Bainbridge, U. S. N. R. P.,

Managing Editor.
Captain Byron Beveridge, 127th Infantry, U. S. A.
Captain Edward Van Winkle, 24th Engineers,

U. S. A.
Chaplain Paul Frederick Bloomhardt, U. S. N.
First Lieutenant C. C. Manley, Co. C, 119th

Machine Gtm Battalion.
In casting about for a name for the paper Lieut.-
Commander A. M. Cohen, by a happy inspiration
suggested "The Hatchet" as something closely related
to George Washington, as the name of the ship could
not be used.

The Editorial Staff being installed, they divided the
ship into sections, and a canvas was made for men
who had a knowledge of printing, typesetting, proof-
reading, etc. A complete newspaper oflSce in miniature
was soon under way, with editors, editorial corre-
spondents, reporters, typesetters, pressmen, proof-
readers, etc., who worked by shifts.

The only printing press on board was a small hand
press, found up in a little store room off the Paymaster's
oflSce. There was also a small quantity of type —
some German, some English, which had been used
in making up souvenirs and printing menus by the
Germans for the rich American tourists whose money
so largely contributed to the up-building of the Teutonic
merchant marine. A supply of paper was found on
board and an old paper-cutting machine which broke
down after the first two issues of the paper. Slow,
laborious hand work cut the rest. Some of the editorial
staff did not maintain union hours of labor, but often
worked tmtil two or three o'clock in the morning. Our
printing and circulation departments speedil;^ over-

THE HATCHET

flowed into the adjoining oflBce of the Paymaster. He
and his staflE gave us a cordial welcome, at no small
inconvenience to themselves, and co-operated in every
possible way. Midnight limches were furnished to the
men who sat up half the night to work on The Hatchet,
for it must be remembered that for most of the voyage
two meals in twenty-four hours was the rule.

The general world news by radio was received usually
in the small hours of the morning. A copy of these
messages was sent to the Managing Editor, and a
selection made of that which could be safely printed,
and which would be of interest to all on board. In
the makeup of The Hatchet, it was the plan of the
Manager, from the start, to make this Atlantic Ocean
Daily a real newspaper, featured by headlines, special
departments, personal contributions from the men, of
prose and poetry, prize stories, wit and htunor, with
even advertisements of the canteens, and, if possible,
a few cartoons. These contributions on a variety of
subjects demanded most critical reading and careful
censoring. When the copy for that day's issue was
ready for the printers, it was taken to the Captain
for his final approval.

The Hatchet not only helped relieve the nerve strain
of the men, but gave them something interesting to
think about; useful information — ^to the landsmen
about sea matters, and to the seamen bits of news about
the Army, so that both branches of the service might
be brought closer together and understand each other
better. It was also a means of giving helpful hints
about "Over There" — ^how the war was brought on —
why we Americans went into it — ^the other fellow's
point of view; and items about the customs and cur-

rency of our Allies, all of which would be useful to the
men when they went ashore.

The Hatchet was also a medium for orders to the
men on board. Such orders, when grim and full of
possible coming disaster, could be touched up or
clothed by a little wit, so that the dangers on every
side did not produce an undue apprehension, but
brought home to each the need of constant vigilance
without panic.

Last, but not least. The Hatchet was welcomed by
the men as a souvenir to send home. It told of the
trip, and made the ship life very real to the families
of the men, and yet did not furnish any facts or names
which could be used by the enemy, if a stray copy should
reach them.

We started off with 6,000 copies as our first issue but
that ntimber proved inadequate, and immediately
over 7,000 were printed. The paper was distributed
gratis, and every one wanted at least one copy. In
fact, quite a considerable number were fotmd secreting
extra copies to send to various friends at home.

After the fourth issue a few copies were fotmd
crumpled up and thrown on the deck. We at once re-
duced the ntunber^to 5,000, believing that either there
was a wane in the initial interest, or a lessened demand
because of the himdreds of illiterates on board. Imme-
diately almost a riot occurred, for the men thronged
the press room, begging for copies, and a complaint was
lodged with the Executive OflScer, that he "could not
get a copy of The Hatchet. " Accordingly, back the
daily went to 7,500 copies, and all were happy again.

The experiment had become a necessity; the gift a
vested right.

On this trip, which began on February i8, 1918, there
were on board Major General William G. Haan, the
Commanding General of the 32nd Division, and his
personal staff. Other larger units that were being
transported were the 127th Infantry, the 119th Machine

ON BOARD TfflS TRIP

Gun Battalion, and a battalion of the 24th Engineers.
In addition the ship carried the Headquarters Detach-
ments of the 93rd Division, the 64th Brigade, and the
57th Field Artillery Brigade.

THE FIRST HATCHET FORCE

The work of preparing copy, typesetting, press
feeding and distribution was divided among ship's
printers Wall, Abbott and Mantlow, and the following
men from troops on board: E. H. Groth, C. J. Albee,

H. A. Martin, G. S. Moberg, H. T. Horn, S. T. Olafson,
Julius Feiges, Fred Freund, W. A. Tinsley, Orvis
Miller, F. D. Sackett, D. M. Kenyon, W. H. Smith,
G. G. Whiteck, and Alex. Liuye. ^r-^ |

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NOTABLE ARMY OFFICERS OX FIRST TRIP AFTICR IXSPECTING THE ''SICK BAY^'

Front row, left to tight— Major Gencraijs Swift. Plumnn^r, Greene, Allen, Hale (Gen. J. F. Bell was lU

at the time). Commander j. F. Murphy, Medical Corps^ U. S. Navy, near the rigbL

Note the life presets ets carried.

'THE HATCHET" STAFF OF VOLUME I

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THE HATCHET

Vol. I.

At Sea Thursday, February 21, 1918.

Number i.

Foreword by fhe detain of fhe Sh^.

It seems to be encroaching on the province of Ye
Editors to say anything about the initial number of "THE
HATCHET'*.

However, as the hatchet with which every school
boy is familiar was the origin of that expression ''I cannot tell
a lie," so this "THE HATCHET" is responsible for the same
statement, with addition, "I cannot tell a lie. This is the best
HATCHET I ever saw."

IMPROVE TOUR TDIE WHUB ON SHIP

1. The period during which men must remain on
board ship can be taken advantage of for improvement of
various kinds. First, however, all those measures must be
taken which will insure the safety of the convoy, and the safety
of the convoy is in the hands of the naval officers and their
assistants in control of the ships. The officers and soldiers
miost comply scrupulously with all regulations prescribed by the
naval officer in command of the ship, and must so organize
themsdves as to accomplish the work laid out for them in the
most efficient manner. Failing in this, they will fail in per-
forming their share of insuring the safety of the convoy.

2. Officers and non-commissioned officers, should
endeavor to organize proper entertainment for the men. Exercise
must not be neglected but must be given regularly and prefer-
abty by schedule. The schedule, I think, is the only method that
insures every one taking part, and, therefore, I have always
worked by schedule.

3. Classes in French have been formed and these
should be made larger. Regular hours should be assigned for
exercises in the study of French books and in French conver-
sation wherever that can be done.

4. Such bits of news as can be picked up by the
wirdess, I understand, is to be published in the ship's paper for
distribution to all on board.

5. It seems to me that by proper co-operation and
assistance this little ship's paper can be made very entertaining
and very useful, and I am now subscribing for a copy of each
issue without even knowing the price.

Major General, Coomianding.

Water to the ri^^t of us and water to the left of us, but only a
bucket a day to wm in.

One lookout reported, "A sailing vessel just over the hilL "

But what shall we do if the printer gets seasick?

They have heatless and eatless days; why not have stonnless
days?

RADIO NEWS

STOCKHOLM - Germany's new offensive against Russia on the
front between the Baltic Sea and the southern frontier of Vol-
hynia comes at a time when Russian internal conditions are
most desperate from civil war.

Advices received here today stated that fighting is raging bet-
ween Bolshevik and Anti-Bolshevik forces all the way from Mos-
cow to the Black Sea. The side of battle swung from side to
side with the Red guard victorious at some parts and the Don
Cossacks, Freers, Ukrainians, Cossacks and Roumania victorious
at others.

Roumania now occupies a peculiar position. The Roumanians
and Ukrainians are fighting the Bolshevik side by side, Germans
and Austro-Hungarians are also fighting on the side of the Uk-
ranians, but a state of war still exists between Roumania and
the Central Powers.

AMSTERDAM - Both the German Reichstag and the Austrian
Parliment, the law making bodies of the central empires, are
scheduled to convene today at Berlin and Vienna respectively.

One of the first items in the Reichstag's progress is the first
reading of the Ukrania Peace Treaty. In this connection Dr.
Von Kuhlemann, the German Foreign Minister, is expected to
make an address, explaining why the Peace parley at Brest-Lit-
voosk broke up and why it was advantageous to the central powers
to make peace with the Ukrainia.

COPENHAGEN - German troops, under Prince Leopold are
attacking the defences of the Russian Fortress at Dvinse-acoord-
ing to information received from a German source.

BERLIN - The German army that forced a crossing of the
Dvina River on Monday has entered the Russian fortress of
Dvinsk, the war office announced this afternoon.

The official report added that, the Russians made an unsuccess-
ful attempt to blow up the bridge over the Dvina River and thus
hinder the advance of the Teutons.

LONDON - General Kaledines, former leader of the Cossack up-
rising against the Russian Bolshevild, has committed suidde, it
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THE HATCHET

EDITORIAL

The eve of George Washington's Birthday has been sd-
ected as the initial date for publication of The Hatchet. The
Hatchet is not a hammer or knocker, but an instrument with a
sharpened edge--one which cannot tell a lie.

The columns of The Hatchet are open to all. Contributions
are solicited from all regardless of rank. Jokes, yams, of the
trip, proposed athletic events or musical programs, any events
of interest to those on board are desired. It is suggested that
companies appoint correspondents. Articles will be left daily
in boxes at the Troop's 0£Qce or in the men's main mess hall.

The following censorship will de rigidly enforced: the name
of no ship in the fleet will be mentioned, neither will the name
of any organization or person aboard be published. Nothing
win be printed that is censored in the A. E. P. correspondence
regulations.

Daily news by wireless will be published in addition to ship's
news. The paper will be gotten out by the ship's printing crew,
but additional help is required. Assistance of any army printers
is desired. Newspaper men and printers are requested to report
at the Troop's Office.

It is desired that every person aboard take a personal in-
terest in The Hatchet. Tlie circulation will be sufficient to en-
able every person aboard to have a copy daily, free. It is be-
lieved that these will prove a valuable souvenier. The publication
will be out daily just before evening mess.

EVERY MAN MUST AID IN PRECAUTION

The spirit of co-operation demonstrated by the various
units aboard ship is highly api>reciated by the commanding
officer, but there are some apparently minor details which are
being overlooked in a number of cases, presumably because the
men do not see the importance ooimected with them.

Many men appear for "Abandon Ship " without overcoats.
This must be remedied at once. A man might be saved
from drowning only to die from possible exposure. Whether
a man is assigned to boat or raft he will appear on deck
wearing overcoat.

Cigarette boxes and other small pieces of refuse have
been thrown overboard. This practice must cease. The ap.
pearance of such articles may lead to a submarine locating the
course of this fleet.

Several arrests have already been made for men smoking
on deck after dark. A cigarette light can be seen for half a
mile at night. There must be no smoking on deck after 4 :45 p. m.

Each man will inspect his canteen daily to see that it is
full of water.

Details while marching to their place on deck will march
in a soldierly manner and remain at attention after arriving at
their destination. There will be no smoking during this drilL
This drill is not over until men have returned to quarters and
removed life preservers.

These may seem like trivial affairs, but they are of vast
importance and will be carried out to the letter. Each man is
expected to play the game with all sincerity to the end that
every possible st^ may be taken to insure safety to the entire

Commander of Ttoops.

RADIO NEWS CONTINUED PROM PIRST PAGE
war reported in an undated dispatch from Petrograd today.
LONDON - The latest German raid over the southeastern coast
last night, the third in three nights, was a complete failure.
It was officially stated that there were no casualties and that
no damage had been done.

PARIS - Heavy artillery duds took place throughout the nig^t
on the Aisne River front and in the Verdun sector, the war office
stated this afternoon. The firing was especially severe around
St. Gobin Porest

WASHINGTON - The terms of the German peace forced up-
on the Lenine and Trotsky will do more to further the unified
program of the Allies and impair them in the absolute and de-
cisive victory, than could have been any other developments.
This is the opinion unofficially expressed in Washington circles
today following the announcement that the Bolshevild leaders
had been forced to subscribe to a peace carrying with annexa.
tion and indemnities.

THE HAGUE - The report that Germany demands a four billion
dollar imdemnity from the Bolshevild Government was an-
nounced from German frontier today.

WASHINGTON - Great Britain's decision to set up a central
authority to co-ordinate the strategy of the Allies is announced
in the House of Commons by Lloyd George is accepted here to-
day as acknowledgement of America's leadership in the war.
The plan adopted is the one set fourth by the American War
Mission at the recent supreme war council at Versailles and was
described by the British premier as " One of the ablest documents
ever presented to a military conference. "
LONDON: Raids and cloud battles were in progre ss all day
Tuesday two British aeroplanes are missing. British aeroplanes
bombed Treves and Thionville during the night throwing pro-
jectiles from a low altitude. The railway station at Treves
was set on fire and three other conflagrations were observed.
Pires were observed at Thionville when British aviators made
the railway station and gas works their chief targets. Pires
broke out there also.

LONDON: Great aerial activity is taking place over the west-
em front. The British war office announced today that seven-
teen German aeroplanes were shot down in sky combats on
Tuesday.

COMMISSARY NOTES POR TROOPS
To make the least confusion troops messing in E-3 will enter
the compartment in the following order: those in E-3 eat first fol-
lowed by those from E-2, then E-1, P-1, G-1, and P-2; and those
messing in E-4 will hold to this order: E-4, E-5, P-6, P-5, P-7, G-3
and G-2 ; while in E-6 messing space the order is:D-2, E-6, P-8, G-4
and P-9. At meal times fall in at your bunks and stand by imtil
called for. You will not be forgotten.
Save up for the big meal on Priday.

Chips FSrom tfa6 Chdny Ttm*

Some folks are like electric fans, they buss along all
day, and blow c^ a lot of wind, but never say anything.

Pretty soon well be there, and then well be back. What's
the use, we lead a there and a back life. Some day we will say,
"home James," and tome of us wiU long for "there and back. "

THE HATCHET

At Sea Friday, February 22 1918

A dvil war, indeed, is like the heat of a fever;
but a foreign war is like flie heat of exercise, and
servetii to keep flie body in healfli; for, in a
dotfaful peace, bofli courages win effeminate
and manners conupt— Bacon.

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Number 2

THE ^ATCHET

SHIP'S SPIRIT

When a large number of men from all parts of the coun-
try and from every walk of life are thrown together to live and
work side by side, day and night, in a more or less confined
space, it is natural that several months must elapse before there
is evidence of co-operation.

That time has come, and it is the purpose of THE
HATCHBT to bring the ship's company closer together, to pro-
vide a medium for the expression of thought among the crews
and to reach every man with an occasional word either of en-
couragement or advice. No group of men requires more co-
operation than the crew of a ship. Every man has his duties^
but the duties of one man are done well only when they do not
conflict with the duties of some other men.

Ship's spirit comes from an understanding by each man
of the ideas of his neighbor. Give a little thought to what the
other fellow is doing; he is striving for the same big result that
you are - the success of the ship in the important duty to which
she is assigned.

We have to-day an opportunity of showing our ship's
spirit. We have with us Officers and men of the brother ser-
vice whom we honor, as representing the best traditions of our
Country. They are entitled to every consideration from us and
we are glad to offer them the best we have. They must leave
this ship with the feeling that they have been treated "royally,"
that their first close acquaintance with the navy leaves them
with all kinds of pleasant recollections, and that no chance has
been lost by us to make the trip a happy and successful one.
We know our mission, let us accomplisl^ it.

Executive Officer.

SPRAYS OP SALT.

Fathom — 6 feet.

Knot — Nautical miles per hour.

Cable length — One-tenth of a nautical mUe.

Abaft means in the rear of.

Astern means abaft the stem.

Beam is a line drawn across the ship at right ancles to the fore
and aft line.

Abeam is the line projected to the horizon.

The crew of a ship stands watch and watch. One watch being
on duty and the other off duty alternately. The day is divided
into five watches of four hours each, and two watches of two
hours each. The short ones are called dog watches and are
so called because they are curtailed.

BY YOUR TAG SHALL YE BE KNOWN.
Men who make their mark and marked men are now as
prevalent in the service as are stars in the milky way. To
make ourselves known, has always been the ambition of many-
men, now it has been simplified by the department and one man
suggests that even God, will have no trouble at the final muster
All that will be necessary will be to consult his finger print
name and other matters of interest on the little steel tag around
his neck, variously known aH " Dog Tag, " "license to live, " but
to the Medical Department as an Identification Tag.

A copy of this special number of THE HATCHET has been
sent to President Wilson by aeroplane. It is up to the men on
board to take one to the Kkiser. Who will volunteer?

POLAND'S UNREST IS

WARNING TO GERMANS

(Special wireless to the Hatchet)

Thursday 10:48 p. m., February 21.

GENEVA :-That the German and Austrian governments have
taken warning at the increasing unrest in Poland, especially in
Warsaw, was plainly indicated today by advices from the frontier.
The original treaty between Ukrania and the central empires
acquiesed in the annexation of Cholm (part of Poland) Ukrania.
Polish agitation against the unceremonious seizure of this terri-
tory is evident.

REPLY TO WILSON

AMSTERDAM :~Reichstag proceedings were eagedy awaited
today as this was the day on which Chancdor Von Hertling was
scheduled to make his new peace speach. It was expected that
the address would be a reply to the recent war aims speeches of
of Premier Lloyd George and President Wilson, but that the
Chancdor would devote a considerable part of it to the Ukrania
peace, the renewal of hostilities against the Bolsheviki and the
offer of the Lenine Trotsky government at Petrograd to give fresh
consideration of the terms of the central powers.
ADVANCE IN PALESTINE

LONDON:- Another important advance for the British in
Palestine was reported by the war office today.

Despite a heavy rain storm General Allenby's forces advanced
three and one-hadf miles on a front of nearly eight miles, ap-
proaching to a point within four miles of Jericho.

Northwest of Jerusalem the forward movement was resumed,
the British driving back the Turks over a wide front for the dis-
tance of a mile.

HUNS INVADE ESTHONIA

COPENHAGEN :~German forces invaded Esthonia and are ad-
vancing on Reval, the fortress defending the entrance of the Gulf
ol Finland, said a desptach from Berlin today.

Three groups of German armies are now operating on the Baltic
coast and Brenta River. One is driving towards Reval with
Petrograd as it's probable final objective, another is investing
Livonia while the third is pressing eastwards from Dvinsk in
the general direction of Moscow.

LONDON :-Disregarding the announced readiness ot the
Bolsheviki to accept the peace terms of the central powers, the
German troops are still advancing in Russia and have occupied
a large portion of the Esthanian coast according to reports
generally accepted as authetic received here this afternoon.

LONDON :-Cjerman troops have been landed upon the coast
oCFinland.

HOW TO CATCH U-BOAT

But when we get right down to tacks.

And careftdly consider facts.
If, notwithstanding aU we try.

The submarines still mtdtiply.
There's one thing, then.

That's smash the place
AND WE'LL DO IT.

itdtiply, ^^-^ J

that's left to do^V^^ Q QQ [g

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THE HATCHET

THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY

Geon« Washington was of Enelish ancestiy the son of
Atiffustine Washiii^g^ton and Mary BaU. Bom P^>ruary 13th,
1732. (Old calendar.) He mamed Martha D. Custis in 1759.
In the year 1750 the calendar was changed shifting forward the
calendar by nine days. He was inaugurated the orst President
of the United States in 1789, and in that vear the New England
Society held their annual meeting on February 14th. As that
meeting much regret was expre^ed by the membership that
Washington's birthday had been forgotten. A Tammany official
took the hint and called the members of Tammany together in
New York on the 22nd, calling attention to the fact that although
Washington was bom on the 13th the date should really be cel-
ebrated on February 22nd, because of the change of the calen-
dar and the first Washington birthday was thereupon held and
has be^ cdd^rated every year thereafter on that date. Wash-
ington died at Mount Vernon on December 14th 1799.

FORMER GERHiAN SmPS

FLYING STARS Ain> STRIPES

The question has been asked, Why the two former German
vessels, the Kronprinz Wilhehn and Prince Eitd Frederick
were changed to the name of Von Steuben and De Kalb?

These names are assigned in honor of the two famous Ger-
man Generals who served under Washington in the Revolution
and aided the American colonies in winning their independence.
Baion Von Steuben was known as the "Drill Master of the
Revolution". He had won fame in the Seven Years' War as one
of the aides to Frederick the Great, and at Valley Forge he
took up the task of trans-forming the American Forces into
a well drilled Army. He was of invaluable assistance to Wash-
ington in training officers and men.

Baron Johann De Kalb, a native of Huttendorf near Bayreuth,
served with French in the War of the Austrian Succession
and won a brilliant reputation in the Seven Years' War. He was
one of the first to volunteer his services to the colonies after
the Declaration of Indq)endence. At the Battle of Camden, after
the main body of American troops had broken and fled, de
Kalb, at the head of his right wing, was wounded eleven times.
He was taken prisoner and died at Camden August 19, 1780.

Almost all former German vessels now in the American Navy
have been given new names. Secretary Daniels issued an or-
der cbi^tiging the names of twelve ships as a result of his atten-
tion having been called to the embarrassment the sailors were
subjected to by being compelled to wear upon their hatbands
names such as Kaiser Wilhelm II. The newly named ships are:
Vatcrland - - - LEVIATHAN

Kronprinzessin Cecille - MOUNT VERNON
Kaiser Wilhelm n • • AGAMEMNON

Amerika .... AMERICA
Hamburg - - - POWHATAN

Grosser Kurfurst - - - AEOLUS

Koenig William II - - MADAWASKA

Neckar ... - ANTIGONE

Rhein ... SUSQUEHANNA
Prinzess Irene - - POCAHONTAS

Fredrich der Grosse - - - HURON

Barbarossa - - - MERCURY

The following vessels will not be renamed :
PRESIDENT LINCOLN
PRESIDENT GRANT
GEORGE WASHINGTON

LATEST

AMERICAN PLANES

ARRIVE IN FRANCE

FAR AHEAD OF TIME
Those Equipped With Liberty Motors Re-
ceived, Although not Scheduled to
Arrive Until Next July

(INTERCEPTED WIRELESS)
(The f ollowins intercepted press news from Norddeich, Ger-
many is published exactiy as picked up last night.)

PARIS:— Artillery fighting and aeroplane activity. American
built battleplanes had gone Prance equipped new liberty motors.
Deliveries arrive months ahead schedule since not due till July.
Quantity production motors attained month ago. Increased
production promised in few weegs. Baker said quote shipments
marks overcoming many difficulties upbuilding new internation-
al industry. Planes equipped fight and Allies reached lowest
point about February owing to submarine sinkings. Oirve now
upward and government officials predict steady dimb with in-
creasing gain of new ship production and acquirement over
amount tonnage destroyed. Curves change to upward came
several weeks earlier than experts figured owing to rapider con-
struction than expected and also progress negotiations for neut-
ral vesseli for non hazardous routes thus releasing other ships
for war zone voyages. Lowest point had been expected about
March first but curve been rising past few weeks. New regul-
ations of imports effective February 16 will operate release
shipping in coming weeks and months. Also unistates plan to
construct 4,000,000 tons shipping this year progressing favor-
ablv.

February 21. -General call from British Guiana :-

PRESS LONDON-Zrebrugge docks and quays were bom-
barded, three enemy aircraft destroyed and a number of direct
hits.

Mr. Lloyd George in a statement in the House explained the
army changes which led to General Robertson's refusal to the
position of head of staff as intended to be set up at Varsailles.
He said the American representatives were strongly in favor of
supreme war councils.

COLUMN OF SQUIBS.

Yesterday two soldiers were watching some sailors handle
a rope.

The Boatswains Mate shouted "Heave to." And like
good soldiers they obeyed.

That's what I call a mean trfck. Giving the hoys pork
chops for dinner on a stormy day.

Soldier— Do you ever get seasick?

Sailor— No!

Isn't it funny we don't like td admit it.

Contributions to this column thankfully received.

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Save the Turkey bones Friday,
two meals a day in the War Zone.

Remember we only get

George Washington is the incarnation of the spirit of 1776
and the conclusive answer to all calumniators of the Revolution.
No wild fanatic, no reckless socialist or anarchist, but a sober,
sane, God-fearing, liberty-loving gentleman, who prized upright-
ness as the highest honour, and law as the bulwark of freedom,
and peace as the greatest blessing, and was willing to live and
die to defend them. He had his enemies who accused him of
being an aristocrat, a conservative, a friend of the very England
he was fighting, and who would have defamed and cast him
down if they could. But the men of the Revolution held him
up, because he was in their hearts, their hope and their ideal.
Chaplain Henry van Dyke, U. S. N. R. P.

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THE HATCHET

Vol. I.

At Sea, Saturday, February 23, 1918.

Number 3.

SAILORS SHOW SOLDIERS

A REGULAR CELEBRATION.

Old Man Gloom Not Present at Washington's

Birthday Celebration of Sailors and

Soldiers at Sea.

Unequaled anywhere ashore, perhax>s, the entertainment
furnished soldiers and sailors aboard this transport on Washing-
ton's Natalday made the day one that will be long remembered
by them. With unique settings, and surroundings strange to
thousands of the men aboard, elaborate programs of entertain-
ment were carried out during the day and the evening. Special
preparations made for the mess of both officers and men,
materialized in a banquet. Practically every man aboard was
sufficiently recovered from seasickness to do full justice to the
results of the work of the steward and his assistants.

The officers' mess hall was decorated with flags and a
printed menu bearing the likeness of Washington was beside
each plate. A similar menu was furnished each man on board.

In the evening an elaborate musical program for both
officers and enlisted men was carried out. In the officers' mess
hall at 5:45 selections were given by the Naval String Orchestra.
These were followed by Southern songs by the troops
and a solo by Lt. G. An Infantry quartette entertained and
there was another solo by a soldier. The finale was a chorus
given by the Soldiers' Glee Qub.

In B-3 messing space there was an overture by the band.
Southern songs by troops, several solos, buck and wing
dancing, renditions by the quartette and mass singing ac-
companied by the band.

In the messing space for the crew there was a string or-
chestra, a musical trio, rag time, stories and recitations and
various other forms of musical entertainment.

This Washington's Birthday would have been a memorable
one to thousands on board under any circumstances, but the
work of the entertainment committee served to make it a never-
to-be-forgotten day to every man on board. In the officer's mess
hall with the tables set as though for a banquet, in a large hotel
or in the messing spaces for the men where amply preparations
for entertainment had been made, it was hard for a landsman
to realize that he was not ashore, but in mid ocean.

Honours Come To The Hatchet

The Editors of The Hatchet are happy in the modest an-
nouncement of the fact that one of its members, since his elec-
tion to the Board of Editors, has been honored, by one of
America's Greatest Universities, Johns Hopkins, by the confer-
ence upon him in absentia of the honorory degree of Doctor of
Philosophy.

BRITISH ARMIES CAPTURE

ANCIENT CITY OF JERICHO

City Whose Walla Fell to Admit Hosts of

Joshua in Hands of Australian Units.

Resistance Slight.

LONDON:- Jericho ca|)tured by British forces. Australian
troox>s meet little opposition, the war office announced today.
Subsequently the Australians established themselves on the line
of the Jordan and the Wadiauja. North and Northwest of Jer-
usalem, the British advanced positions were extended slightly
and rendered secure. Casualties of the British troops were
slight.

WASHINGTON :-Def ence to death Bolshevik orders as Germans
gain. All Russians summoned to battle invaders. Disorganized
Slav nav^ now in periL The Bolshevik Government again has
changed its tactics and ordered opposition to be given to the
German army now sweeping eastward into the heart of Great
Russia. All Russians are summoned to the defense of their coun-
try in a proclamation signed by premier Lenine and Ensign Kry-
lenko. Commander in Chief of the Bolshevik Armies. Petro-
grad nas been declared to be in a state of siege.
WASHINGTON i-Ships are being held up in Atlantic ports
awaiting consignments of food for shipments to this country's
Allies. In fact food is waiting in some cases for ships to
transport it. If Administrator Hoover will indicate specified
amoimts of food he wants transported to the seaboard or Eastern
States the railroad administration will undertake to carry out
his program.

SEATTLE-WASHINGTON:— A verdict of guilty was returned
by a jury in United States District Court against Hvlet M.
Wells, Joe Pass, Morris Pass and Sam Sadler, socialists, charged
with conspiracy to block the operations of the Selective Draft
Service Act by distributing anti-draft literature.
WASHINGTON: — Factories produdiig and delivering to ar-
senals standardized rifles in quantities sufficient to threaten
storage facilities. Modified Enfield rifles in numbers sufficient
to arm fourteen Army Divisions each month are now being
delivered to the Government Arsenals, according to state-
ments of the Ordnance Department. These new rifles are
completely standardized and all parts are interchangeable.
AMSTERDAM: — Emperor of Austria threatens absolutism.
Socialists convoke mass meetings to support demands for peace
with United States. The Austrian Emperor has warned Par-
liamentary parties that he will govern the coimtry by absolute
suppressment if a majority is not secured for the provisional
buoget.

The Editors are receiving from all sides congratulatory
messages concerning yesterday's si>ecial issue. They wish to
express their appreciation for the courtesy extended by the
Pajrmaster's Office and to all who have so heartily contributed
to the success of Washington's birthday number.

It is suggested by the Editors that all members of the
Army and Navy as soon as possible recognize the National
hymns of the Allies, so that they can pay the same respect to
their hymns that they do to the Star Spangled Banner/

THE HATCHET

MITT ARTISTS PERFORM

FOR HAPPY AUDIENCE

Holiday Crowd of Doughboys and Jackies

Applaud Fistic Encounter at Holiday

Celebration. Main Bout a Draw

Nine lively bouts in the messing spaces aboard ship enter-
tained soldiers and sailors Washington's birthday. .Those be-
tween the soldiers were held in messing space £3, while the
pugilistic sailors held the centre of the of the stage in the crew
space.

The preliminary bouts held in messing space £3 were char-
acterized by lots of, pep and ginger. Htmdreds of soldiers and
sailors thronged about the arena and furnished the proper
setting for the main bout— a ten-round mix-up between Deadly
Dough-boy, the husky pride of the Army and Knock-Out Jake,
Championofthepretzddistrictof Milwaukee. THE HATCHET'S
decision is that the bout was a draw.

Space permits of the two livelier rounds:

Round 1. — Opponents shook hands, while supporters of each
cheered loudly. Dough-Boy feinted with a right and swung a
wicked left to the jaw, but Knock Out side stepped and received
but a glancing blow. Knock-Out recovered and smashed at
Dough-Boy's nose with his right, but Dough-boy blocked the
swing and planted his right in his opponent's garbage can.
Knock-Out retaliated with a right to the meat-grinder. Round
even.

Round 10. — At the signal both bounded from their comers,
smiling, and rushed into a clinch. The referee was obliged to
caution Dough^Boy for hitting in the breakaway. Blood flowed
freely from Dough-Boy's nose. Knock-Out sent three lefts, each
oonnecting with Dough-Boy's chow detector, but Dough-Boy
exploded two torpedoes on Knock-Out's soimd-grabber, causing
him to lamp a flock of sausages floating out of the companion-
way. Rotmd even. The sailors fought so fast and furious that
the sporting editor couldn't follow them.

MESSAGE RECEIVED BY THE CAPTAIN PROM THE

FRENCH PILOT TOO LATE TO BE PUBLISHED

IN THE HOLIDAY SPECIAL OP

FEBRUARY 22nd.

Le maitre pilote en ce jour de fete pour les Etats Unis,

vouB offre ses humbles compliments et fait des voeux pour le

suoces de vos armes.

n espere que la guerre se terminera glorieusement pour
Les Allies, a fln d'assurer au monde une paix durable.

Je suis avec tout mon coeur I'honore serviteur de votre
patrie et le votre.

(Translation)
The master pilot, on this day of celebration for the United
States offers his humble compliments and wishes for the success
of your arms.

He hopes that the war shall end gloriously for the Ames
in order to assure to the world a durable peace.

I am, with all my heart, the honored servant of your
Cotmtry and yourself.

ADVANCE PROGRAM
For Sunday Services

Divine services will be held in designated places Sunday by
the ship's chaplain and the other chaplains aboard. The hymns
that will be sung are printed with the order of services.
Bring the Hatchet with you.

For Troops, Mess Room E3 11 A. M.

Seats provided for all Army and Navy officers.

For Troops, Mess Room E6 11 A. M.

For crew, Crew space P4 4 P. M*

ORDER OF SERVICE:

Voluntary Band

Hymn — Onward, Christian Soldiers
Onward, Christian Soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus, going on before.
Christ the Royal Master, leads against the foe,
Forward into battle, see. His banners go.

Chorus
Onward, then, ye people, join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices, in the triumph song.
Glory, laud and honor, unto Christ the King,
This through countless ages, men and angels sing.
Chc^us

Invocation

Scripture

Prayer

Hymn— Hdy, Holy, Holy!
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almightyl
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee;
Holy, holy, holy I merciful and mighty I
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity.
Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore Thee,
Casting down t^eir golden crowns around the s^aasy 8ea«
Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee,
Which wert and art and evermore shall be.

Sermon — Ship's Chaplain

Hymn—My Country, Tis of Thee
My country, tis of thee.
Sweet land of Liberty,

Of thee I sing:
Land where my fathers diedl
Land of the pilgrims' pridel
From every mountain side

Let freedom ring!
Our fathers' God! to Thee,
Author of liberty.

To Thee we sing:
Long may our land be bright
With freedom's hdy light;
Protect us by Thy might.

THE HATCHET

Vol. I.

At Sea, Sunday, February 24, 1918L

Number 4

DON'T READ TfflS UNLESS YOU

INTEND TO TAKE ACTION

When e v er y one at home is making sacrifices to save coal, to
invest in liberty bonds, to buy War Savings Stamps, to econo-
mize in food and clothing, isn't it right for us to be thinking
about avoiding wastefulness?

When we cut rope instead of clearing it of knots, when we
lose equipment instead of stowing it in its* proper place, when
we throw out wash water instead of keeping it for cleaning
paint work, when we discard clothing instead of scrubbing it,
and most important when we take from pantries more food
than we want, nibble at it and throw it in the garbage pails
instead of taking and eating what we need — when we do these
things we are indirectly raising the prices of things at home
making it harder for our own people, and increasing the tax
rate to provide for the Army and Navy appropriations.

We are not asking you to deprive yourself of necessities. We
want yoa to have enough food to keep you well, enough cloth-
ing to keep yovL warm, and we must have enough gear and
equipment to protect the ship and the crew from dangers.

A word about the safety of the ship. Why do we continually
inspect to see boom blocks in working order, Jacobs ladders
made fast, hatches properly secured? Why, so as to protect
the lives of the crew.

Do you realise that the Captain carries the responsibility for
the life of every man on board ship? Each one of us values our
life but the Captain values the lives of all of us. Be careful
then for his sake as well as for your own.

When we see a piece of gear adrift, especially those required
for the safety of the ship, such as hose n^szles, spanners,
wrenches, boat gear, heaving lines, etc., find out where they
bdong and put them in their places. When they are needed for
an emergency, everyone will know where they are.

Don't be stingy — Don't go to the other extreme by deriving
yourself or the ship of necessary articles but DON'T WAST^
ANYTHING.

Executive Officer.

<<To Our Wives and Sweefliearts;

May God Bless Them."

* ' To our wives and sweethearts, may God Bless them. " That
old naval toast was drunk in silent memory at supper last
night. It was the old Saturday night toast of the navy, except
that a minute's silent thought of ''our wives and sweethearts"
took the place of lifting the glass of bygone days. "In the days
when drinking was allowed in the navy it was the custom on
Saturday night to drink to "Our wives and sweethearts, may
God Bless them," said the executive officer. "Tonight I pro-
pose that one minute of silence be devoted to the thoughts of
Our wives and sweethearts. " Silence prevailed, waiters stood
in their tracks, the click of knives and forks ceased, as thoughts
of every officer, both Army and Navy, went to those at the fire-
sides on the shore from which those on board are rapidly-
adding miles of separation. It was a novel, impressive method
of carrying out the toast, a method which as far as known was
used on board ship last night for the first time.

RADIO HEWS

BOLSHEVIKI SEEK NEW

TERMS OF PEACE

Appeal to Berlin to Re-enter Negotiations —
French In Chevregny Raid

LONDON: The Russian Bolshevski Government so far has
evidently been able to meet the German steam roller, pressing
on toward Moscow and Petrograd, only with the greatest of
difficulty.

AMSTERDAM AND COPENHAGEN : Dispatches today indic-
ated a frantic effort was being made by the Bosheveki to induce
Germany to consider new peace terms. Advices indicate that
Premier Lenine has appealed to Berlin to re-enter peace n^o-
tiations, which were broken off at Brest-Litovsk.
LONDON: Prisoners were taken by evacuation of the Germans
at Monghy, near Wyssaite, the war office announced today. In
the region of Meimin Road and Houthulst Forest, the enemy
artillery was unusually active.

WASHINGTON :-The Russian Seviet will defend Petrograd,
cabling under date of February 18, Ambassador David R.
Francis notified the State Department today. The Ambassador
made no further comment upon the situation in Russia.
NEW YORK.-Cotonel Theodore Roosevelt will be able to leave
the hospital in a few days, his secretary announced today. He is
setting up a little longer each day, steadily improving.

PARIS :-The official statement says: "North of the Aileete
River, French troops penetrated the German lines last night as
far as the vicinity of Chevregny, and returned with war ma-
terial and twenty-five prisoners, including two officers. On the
Champagne, French patrols penetrated the enemy's trenches,
taking many prisoners. Elsewhereon the front today is quiet."

WASHINGTON :-Diplomatic circles today received lengthy
dispatches which are to be delivered to Petrograd, regardless of
the decision ci the Bolshevild Government. The r^x>rt8 re-
ceived show that during the time that the peace conference was
in orogress at Brest-Litovsk, German agents were at work de-
moralizing the Russian army, while the German Reichstag ma-
chine was being unlaced in plot to undertake the drive now in
progress.

One of our distinguished board of editors has the unique
honor of having been decorated by the Queen of the Nether-
lands. Both his modesty and his uniform prevent us from
identifying him by means of the insignia but it is perfectly
obvious that the honor was conferred upon him only because
he was destined to become one of the precious jewels in the
handle of the Hatchet.

A smile will often make an impression where a dub
would'nt make a dent.

II

THE HATCHET

CHAPLAINS* WORDS TO ALL

We realize fully that we are not on an esrcursion boat, but
that we have been entrusted with a serious mission. It is a
mission which will appeal to every man with good, rich, red
American blood. We are happy because we shall be permitted
to do our own bit. We pray for Grace, in order that we may
be true to our dear ones, and to our country and to our God, so
that the little service flag in the window back home, which
those who love us most look up to with pride and prayer, may
never be removed with tears of disappointment and r^;ret be-
cause we have failed in upholding all of the teachings and tradi-
tions of a greater flag-the untainted and undefeated flag of
our beloved country. - - * - By Capt. S.

A great Hebrew prophet truly said that where there is no
Vision a People perishes. History is the record of the rise and
fall of peoples. The duration of each upon the world's stage
has been in according to a vision and in loyalty to the same.
In the fullness of time, God raised up out of all peoples our
American nation. He gave to us the Vision Glorious, a vision
by which through us all peoples might be blessed for ever and
ever. There is no question about our vision. The question be-
fore us concerns our loyalty to the vision. Have we caught the
gleam? It makes all the difference between an American
patriot and an adventurer. I believe it is because we have
caught the gleam that we are all so intent upon our mission of
to-day. There is no sacrifice too great, no discipline too severe,
no service too strenuous. These are but incidents along the
pathway that leads to all that is worth while. Let us throw
overboard all sentimentality, all gush and bunco. We have
vision, we have mission, all we need now and for sdl time is
more pep. More pep, my friends, more pep. - By Lieut. L.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down
his life for a friend." These words come to us fresh from lips
of one who has done his bit upon the field of honor, and yet
they sound strangely familiar, for they repeat a message
spoken many centuries ago. Although for a while dormant to
the unselfish life because of the onrush of materialism, our
nation is now waking up, and men who never really lived before
are answering to the age long call. The spirit of 76 is in the
air and patriots are showing their willingness to make the
supreme sacrifice, if necessary, in order that a safer world may
fostSr the free development of liberty and democracy for all
men and all nations. May this war renew our reliance upon
the deeper truths of life which make character and which make
men, and may our faith in God be strengthened because we
have Hved over again the truths which he has made manifest.

By Lieut. G.

President Wilson in his Flag Day Address said in part,
"American armies were never before sent across the seas. Why
are they sent now? For some new purpose for which this great
flag has never been carried before, or for some old, familiar
heroic purpose for which it has seen men, its own men, die on
every battle field upon which Americans have borne arms since
the Kevolution? - - Once more we shall make good
with our Uves and fortunes the great faith to which we were
bom and a new glory shall shine in the face of our people."

In the Bible, the Apostle Paul wrote; "Though we walk in
the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh." lus opponents
in Corinth had charged him with acting upon low motives of

selfish ambition and a desire for vain glory-of seeking for a
larger field in which to exercise his own magnificent genius
when he insisted upon the truth of his own convictions as thejr
came in conflict with the views of those who opposed him. He
repUed that although it was necessary to live and walk in the
midst of such fleshv and worldly ambitions, "we do not WAR"
according to them but onlv for me highest and holiest principles.

T^e acts, the mewods, the implements, the daily lue of
WAR, are horrible to every sane and civilized man. Above all
is the hatred and the lust to kill, abhorrent worshipper of Jesus
Christ. The dirt and the mire, the fle^ and the disease, the
temptations and frequent moral ruin make the game, if it is but
a game, revolting to every human instinct. C£ly a hif;h ideal,
an heroic purpose, a great faith can lead a free man mto war
and save him from becoming a beast in war.

To men who worship Paul's Master, to men who salute
President Wilson's flag, to all free men comes the challenge to
hold fast the great f aith-a faith that an entire world may grant
to every man upon it, his inalienable right to life, libexty, and
the pursuit of happiness. When this has been accompli^ed, a
new glory shall indeed shine through the mud and blood, on tht
face of our people.

The Chaplain of the Ship.

SHIP'S TIME BY THE NAVIGATOR

The time kept by the clocks used for the internal adminis-
tration of the diip is called the ship's time. When in port, for
obvious reasons, it is fotmd advisable to have the ship's time
identical with that used ashore. Thus in New York the ship's
time was seventy-fifth meridian standard time. On the other
side the ships time will be that of the meridian of Greenwich
which is five hours earlier than New York time. Thus twelve
o'clock comes five hours earlier at the port of debarkation than
at New York.

During the voyage the ship's time is so regulated that twelve
o'clock agrees with local apparent noon. In other words the
sun and ship are on the same meridian at twelve o'clock. As it
is approximately twenty-four hours between successive passages
of the sun over the same meridian, it is evident that if the ship
lay at anchor, the sun would be on the meridian at approxi-
mately twelve o'clock each day. In steaming eastward, how-
ever, the ship travels toward the sun so that the apparent noon
comes earlier each day by an amotmt equal to the arc of time
through which the ship travels since the previous noon. There-
fore, in order to have apparent noon coincide with twelve
o'clock, each day, we must set the ship's time ahead by the
amount of the ship's daily run expressed in minutes of time.

At eleven o'clock each day, the Navigator computes the time
at which the sun and the ship will be on the same meridian, the
clocks then being corrected so that they will read twelve o'clock
at that moment.

If the passengers will keep a record of the difference between
the ship's time and New York time, th^ will be able to forecast
the date of our arrival on the other side as this difference will
then be five hours.

When steaming to the westward, the ship and the sun are
traveling in the same direction and it becomes necessary to set
the time bade each day, instead of ahead.
(To Be Continued.)

First day out soldiers were complaining about only two
meals a day.

Wednesday, even one was too much for some of

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THE HATCHET

Vol. I.

At Sea, Monday, February 25, 191 8.

Number 5

IN PURSUIT OF PIRATES

(By A Naval Officer)
(Real History for the first time published.)

Several years ago while in command of one of the Coast
Guard Cutters in the Philippine Islands, with headquarters at
Zamboanga, I was ordered on a tour of inspection to the out
lying constabulary posts on the islands in Stdu Sea.

After visiting two or three different posts of enlisted Moros
of Malay origin, commanded by American officers, we cast
anchor at a small Island named Bongao, having a good harbor
for small craft, but very seldom visited by any merchant vessel.

On paying a visit to the Officer in charge of the Port for an
hour and returning to the ship, I noticed a strange vessel far out
heading for our little port and being curious to know more about
her, we directed our binoculars toward the stranger, and saw
that she was painted white and flew a foreign flag from the
peak, indicating her to be a government vessel. As she ap-
proached we saw that she flew the Dutch flag. Within an hour
she was at anchor near by, and it was then we made her out to
be the Dutch third class cruiser ** Serdang '* of about one thousand
tons.

Soon the Commander, Lt. Cmdr. Van Goshen came on board
and at once proceeded to outline his business in coming to anchor
at Bongao. About two months before news had been received
at the Naval Station in Batavia by the Admiral in charge, that
a force of pirates had landed under cover of darkness on a small
Island in the Celebes Sea, belonging to the Dutch, and mas-
sacred all its population, even cutting up women in maternity
and hacking the unborn babies to bits before their dying eyes.
The deed committed by the pirates was most savage and with-
out a parallel in the past years' crimes of the tropical seas.
The motive of killing was robbery, and thinking that no one
was left to tell the tale, it would be quite a time before trace of
the piracy was discovered and thereby giving them plenty of time
to make good their escape. This proved to be the case.

However, a young man of the Village who was left for dead
by the pirates, was merely unconscious from his terrible wounds
and the following day he crawled to a water hole and slackened
his thirst, but being weak from loss of blood and unable to walk
he could only crawl around to obtain enough fruit to sustain his
life. His wounds healed slowly and two weeks passed after the
outrage, before he was able to hobble around. Then to his
horror he discovered that he was the sole survivor of the Island's
population. What was he to do? The first thought, of course
was to paddle his canoe across to the Island and notify the in-
habitants, but when he looked around, he perceived that the
pirates had taken the precaution to carry on all the canoes so
as to make the escape a matter of time, if by chance some native
was over-looked in the killing. Being anxious to obtain medical
assistance as soon as possible, he constructed a small raft of
(Continued on page 2)

HUNS SEEK TO IMPOSE

DRASTIC PEACE TERMS

UPON DEMORALIZED RUSS

Have 48 Hours to Agree to Disband Army
And Navy and Evacuate Five Prov-
inces — ^Hun Propaganda and
Treachery Defeats Bolsheviki

(Special to The Hatchet.)

WASHINGTON:- Germany gives Russia two days to accept
drastic peace offer. Russia must not only quit Livonia, Finland,
Courland, and Esthonia, but must leave their fate completely
within the hands of Germany and Austria. Peace with incraine
also demanded together with disbanding of Army and Navy.
Invaders reach Dubno. What Russians must agree to in forty
eight hours. Renotmce all claims to regions west of line passing
Courland frontier. Give to Germany Austria right to decide fate
of these regions. Evacuate Finland, Livonia, XJkraine and Cour-
land. Demobilize armv, disarm navy. Baltic and Black seas and
blockade the Artie. Make peace with Ukraine.

LONDON :~British Amba^ador shows how to use trade as
weapons. The embarrassment arising from the enforcement of
the war trade limitations on exports and imports are causing
complications, not only with neutrals but between the allied
nations. This is an entirely new field, of what might be called
war with commercial weapons and the American exporters,
lacking in experience in the handh'ng of the various questions
involved, are tuminjg^ for assistance to the British, i^mo have
long been familiar with the world's trade problems.

TRENTON, NEW JERSEY:— David Baird, a rejmbUcan of
Camden, was today appointed by Governor Edge, United States
Senator to succeed the late Senator William Hughes, of Paterson.

WASHINGTON:— President Wilson in proclamation fixes
figures for new crop. A price of $2.20 a busnel the same as for
last year's crop was fixed by the President last night for the
coming season's wheat crop.

AMSTERDAM:— Emperor William, Emperor Charles, Field
Marshal von Hindenburg and General Ludendorff, conferred
Friday at army headquarters according to dispatches reaching
here todav.

MEMPHIS, TENN. - A civilian flying instructor and two cadets
of the United States aviation training school at Park Field, near
here, are dead as a result of a collision between two air-planes
shortly after three o'clock this afternoon.

LONDON: — This was the last day on which persons living in
London and the immediately adjoining counties could buy meat
and margarine and butter without producing a ration card.

NEW YORK: — Successful surgical operation relieves James
W. Gerard, former Ambassador to Berlin. Ailment inflammation
of bone due to cold contracted while visiting prison camps in
Germany.

PRIlsrCETON, NEW JERSEY:— About 3000 Princeton Un-
iversity men enlisted in Army, Navy, Aviation, Marine, Medical
Corps of whom 1200 won officers commissions. Woodrow Wil-
son, was formerly the University President.

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ENGINEERING

In recruiting a hi^hl^ specialized engineer rc^nment, the
personnel officer requisitioning some men ai sdentmc training
trom the Depot brigade was sent a "milliner" to operate a mill-
ing machine and a "ladies belt cutter" as a belt man. An all
round tinsmith was found to have the qualifications only be-
cause he had tinned arotmd a chimney. The Question was
asked if a milliner can run a milling machine would not a

St in ladies hats shapes be triedout as an operator for a

One af our reserve officers who has a reputation in find-
ing out how thin£^ work was dabbling in the tub turning on the
various taps ana to his surprise he got a ducking when he
turned on "Brause," so now he knows that "Brause" means
shower.

Ship's Store Announcement

Your attention is invited to articles carried especially for
troops.

Metal trench mirrors, size about 4 1-2 in. x 6 in., polished
metal mirrors, price 50c.

Comfort kits, each kit containing talcum powder, tooth
paste, shaving stock and soap, price 40c.

In addition candy, cigars, cigarettes, tobacco, cakes and
crackers, writing paper, etc., are sold at reasonable (dices in the
two troop's canteens on £ Deck.

A word of explanation in r^;ard to the ship's stores as
operated aboard ship. The canteens are operated for the benefit
ci ttie soldiers and sailors. The supplies are bought as cheaply
as possible and sold to the men at a small profit not exceedmg
fifteen per cent on all articles sold. This permits, in most
cases, of artides being sold considerably under prevaUing retail
prices ashore. Such profits as are made, not exceeding; fifteen
per cent, are used under the direction of the Commanding Offi-
cer for the wdfare and contentment of the ship's company and
troops*

TOLD AT MESS

A jadde who was very anxious to obtain a discharge
went about ship looking in everv comer and picking up every
scrap of paper always saying, "That's not it. " Doctors who ex-
amined &i were at loss to explain his queer actions and finally
gave him a survey (medical discharge}. When the discharge
was placed in his hands he inspected it as closely as usual — and
then at last, " That's it! "

I asked one soldier where he was quartered and his reply
was, "Down in the cellar. "

Unde Sam advises: Save your money; don't gamble but
buy Liberty Bonds. And it's a wise man who takes an old
man's advice.

Our Baker says: "Victory Bread means quidc success.
Cdl^e bred means a four years' loaf. "

Even the descendant of a common fisherman can speak of
his ancestral hauls.

A law has been passed in America prohibiting foreigners
from taking real estate out of the country.

" Do your own woric and you won't have to do anothers. "

A recent newspaper story stated: "A man got hurt in the
lower part of town." (Must have been at the foot of some
street.)

A popular song with the soldiers: "I Wonder Who's Kissing
Her Now."

oocoanut trees bound together with strong creepers and made
a sail of Nipa leaves. This took him altogether three da3rs to
accomplish. When the raft was completed, he gathered a few
cocoanuts, bananas and other fruit, since he knew it would take
favorable winds and currents for him to reach the large Island
in about three days, about eighty miles away. Being weak and
unable to paddle the raft, he must get favorable winds.
(To be Continued.)

SUNDAT SERVICES ARE WELL
ATTENDED

Divine Services hdd for sailors, soldiers, and officers aboard
the transport Sunday were well attended and were extremdy
impressive. For the soldiers, accustomed to the usual military
services, the service hdd by the ship's Chaplain was especially
interesting.

The three hymns, "Onward, Christian Soldiers." "Holy;
Holy, Holy, " and " My Country, 'Tisof Thee " were wdl sung, es-
pecially by the troops in £ 6.

With the mdodious music, the inspiring words of the Chap-
lains and the intense interest evidenced by every one present
the services and the lessons taught will not soon be forgotten.

BY THE SHIP'S POET

The Nation waits and listens for the sound of drum and fife.
Are you ready ndghbor, ready, with your fortune, honor, life?
The nation mav not need them, but are you ready to give all?
When at last tne signal's given, when you hear the bugle-call?

You can be a soldier or a sailor, fighting in the turret or a trench
Or make shells and ammunition busy working at a bench.
But you'll be needed Mr. Citizen, every mother's son of you,
Are you ready to do or die now for the old red, white and blue.

There will be work to do for mother, sister, sweetheart and wife
For they must help to win the fight, are they ready for the strife?
Have they iron in their system? steady handsand hearts of sted?
For thru storm or stress the ship of state must be kept on even ked.

Yes they're ready Unde Sam, for their country's honor bright,
Your sons and daughters south and east and west will fight.
They are ready for the sacrifice, for the struggle short or long.
The Stars and Stripes forever, shout a hundred million strong!

TWITTERS FROM THE SICK BAY.
A "HATCHET" was tound on the deck this monung, and
while no appreciable dent was observed, as a precautionary
measure patients were advised not to throw or let fall thdr
"Hatchets. " We must be careful of our deck. A tall, colored
chap was deeping, and inddentally snoring, dangeroudy near
a "Hatchet.*" The danger was removed and everybody feels
more comfortable. There is no saying what may occur yet.

Mai de Mer.

SEND HATCHET HOME
There has been a great demand for copies of "The
Hatchet" to be sent to relatives and friends at home. We fed
sure that as a result of our careful censorship, there will be no
trouble of it reaching it's home destination.

Censor.

I wonder whv " B " deck is so deserted. Last trip it was
always crowded. Ain't it funny what a differenc^j3;ist a few
nurses make.

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THE HATCHET

Vol. I.

At Sea, Tuesday, February 26, 1918.

Number 6

IN PURS UIT OF PIRATES

(By A Naval Officer)

(Real History for the first time published.)

(Continued from last issue.)

After sixty-two trying hours, the glaring tropical sun beating

pitilessly on his wounds, he reached the island and notified the

native Datto, or Chief of the Village, who had heard nothing of

the outrage. Sixteen days had now passed since the outrage

and by this time it was useless for the chief and his men to give

diase, as the outlaws of those seas are known to have the fastest

sailing craft in the world, skimming along twelve to fourteen

knots easily in a good breeze.

However, notice must be given to the nearest Government
Station, one hundred and fifty miles away in the Celebes Sea.
Promptly the Datto dispatched a dozen of his best men, and
sent his fleetest canoes with orders to report the outrage to the
official, who had telegraphic communication with Batavia. As
soon as the crime was reported to the Admiral in charge of the
station, he called for a council of war and it was then decided
to send the cruiser "Serdang" in command of Van Goshen to
locate and capture the pirates, or kill them, if need be.

There are over six hundred islands, big and small, in the
Celd>es Sea so that this was no small task for the officer in
command. However, the Admiral's instructions read to bring
the pirates to jtistice, dead or alive, no matter how long the
cruise would take.

After cruising around for a month, visiting one island after
another, only stopping to inquire of the natives and offering a
substantial reward to any one who could tell the whereabouts
of the pirates, and not obtaining the slightest due, the search
led out of the Cdebes Sea and out of Dutch jurisdiction into
the Sulu Sea, under American jurisdiction.

As the " Serdang " hove in sight of the Island of Bongao, one
of the most Southern Islands of the American possession, her
Commander sighted our little vessel at anchor, and at once hdd
in for our anchorage. We listened attentivdy to the Captain
of the "Serdang" and to his request for assistance, when he
stated that at the last island he visited, the inhabitants had seen
a long time ago two big war canoes full of armed men, steering
north past their fishing grounds. This news gave the Com-
mander of the "Serdang" the idea that the pirates were Moros,
subjects ci the U. S. Government. By right of war with Spain,
he b^:ged that his assistance in searching would be accepted by
us. This, of course, was very agreeable to the officer in com-
mand of the port, a U. S. Army officer on board, and myself.
After a hasty consultation on board, the officer in command of
tiie port went ashore. He called his native Moro sergeant who
oould speak English fairly well, and inquired guardedly if he
had heard anything of the crime committed. The sergeant had
not, but he would inquire of some of his men. After questioning
several, he was told by one of his men, that he had heard from
other Mbros, that about a month before this two big canoes
(Continued on Column 2, Page 2.)

RUSSIA ACCEPTS DRASTIC
PEACE TERMS OF GERMANY

Surrenders Interest in Poland, Baltic Ptov-

inces, Lithuania, XTkrania and

Finland

(Special to The Hatchet)
LONDON : Germany has announced conditions on lAdch she
will renew peace n^;otiations with Russia and allowed forty-
eight hours for acceptance. Russia has accepted terms. Russia
is required to surrender all interest in Poland, Baltic
provinces, Lithuania, Ukrania and Finland. Russian army is to
be immediatdy demobilized and warships induding ships of
entente in Blade sea, Balticjand Artie, must immediatdy dther
be sent to German harbors and kept there tmtil oondusion of
general peace or be disarmed. With certain exceptions Russo-
German treaty of 1904 comes into force and in addition free
untarifPed import stuffs must be guaranteed and n^otiations
for new commercial treaty must b^^in forthwith.

Literallied socialist conference which met at London last week
has adopted unanimously statement war aims and is asking
socialists of central empires to reply without dday. A view
is expressed that the programme is such as will in main features
secure endorsement by allied nations.
Admiral JdHcO has chosen the title Viscount JeUioo of Soopa.
American food oonunission announces meatless days here,
have saved 140 million pounds of meat in four months, in which
time 165 million pounds of beef and 400 million pounds of pork
have been exported to the Allies.

LONDON : British communiques state as a result of enemy's
unsuccessful raid near Broodseinde, fifteen prisoners indudhig
an officer, were captured by us. Several others of hostile raid-
ing party were killed by our fire. Early yesterday morning the
enemy attempted a raid on two of our positions in the ndgh-
borhood of Ypres, but were repulsed. We had no casualties.
Hostile artillery has been active at a number of places along our
front, particularly in the ndghborhood of the Souchez river and
southeast Armintieres. Enemy's artillery show some activity
southeast of Cambrai.

French communiques state that north of the Ailette we made
a successful surprise attack in the region of Urcer and brought
back sixteen prisoners, one machine gun. Night calm every-
where dse except in Champagne, in the region of Tahure and
in upper Alsace and in sectors to north and south of the DoUer,
where somewhat of a livdy artillery dud is proceeding.

Italian communique reports British patrol attacked body of
enemy causing considerable losses. There was intense aerial
fighting and seven enemy machines were brought down. ^

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THE HATCHET

A DAIST

By tiie Ship's Poet

K I should faU while fighting "Over Here,"

Upon these shell-torn, blood-soaked fields of France,

My only prayer is, that my humble bier

Will be remembered; and that the God of Chance,

The Moulder of our destinies, will cause a daisy.

Pure and white, to grow upon my grave;

For thus some good of me will strive to last

On thru eternity; and when the ugliness of death

has passed.
You, Dear, may pluck a daisy anywhere upon God's

wondrous land, and know
That I was holding it within my hand
And giving it to you as part of me,
My heart and soul, my all, I give to thee.

THE HATCHET DOTIBLES

rrS PR INTING SPACE

On acootint of the great demand for the HATCHET the editors
found it necessary to double the printing plant. The alterations
are now in p rogres s and it is hoped that they will not interfere
with the daily delivery. The subscribers are asked to bear with
us in case the paper is late on any afternoon while the changes
are in progress.

"LONG, ROLLING SEA."

Wednesday, the day when so many were sick, there were
numerous discussions on the part of the soldiers as to what the
sailor would officially term the condition of the sea. It was
variously estimated by the foot soldier as being rough, choppy,
smooth. The ship's log shows it as having been "a loxig, rolling
sea. " The editorial board will give a $5 prize for the best 300
word story on "The Result of a Long, Romng Sea."

Acrostic

The town we're Uving in just now
Has a " Dailv, " widdy known.
Everyone subscribes, somehow*

Hoping to get news from home.

And be wiser.

To increase its publication,

Came the caU *'WhoTl volunteer?"

Hand a copy of "The Hatchet"

Ere he runs away in fear,

To the Kaiser?

R. S. S.

A. D.

Soldier to Boatswain: " Say Sailor, why do you wear your
rasor around your neck? "

Bos'n: "Whadayu mean, razor?"

Soldier: "That silver thing hanging to a string around
your neck. "

Bos'n: " Dat's no rasor, dat's a Bos'n whistle. "

(Continued from First Page.)
manned by strange and well armed Moros, with several chests
in their possession, had landed at an island, Manuc Manca,
about twenty miles from Bongao. When the natives of that
island asked the strangers who they were and what their business
was, they were informed that the strangers were traders, who
had been trading for the last ten years in the Celebes Sea, and
were now returning. Although they did not belong to this
Island^ they thought that it would be a good place to settle, pro-
viding there would be no objection on the part of the natives.
When a favorable answer had been returned, they immediately
began to carry their heavy chests ashore and to bury them in
the sand. A fisherman had sailed up from the island to do
some trading with the soldiers of the Post, and had casually
mentioned the fact to the soldiers.

Here was a due at last, obtained by the merest chance. The
distance from this island, Manuc Manca, to the island in the
Celebes, where the piracy was committed, is something over
four hundred miles, so that the extent of the undertaking of the
pirates in the voyage in canoes is evident.

Luckily there happened to be a Mr. Shuck, a German who
had married into a Moro Chief family, and who could talk the
Moro dialect fluently.

[To be continued.]

ENGINEER BX7TT0NS

The distinctive button of the Co^ of Engineers has at-
tracted considerable comment and the more curious have en-
quired into the derivation of "Bssayon" emblazoned thereon.

In one of Napoleon's campaigns, before the fortified city of
Zaragorsa, the infantry had been repulsed and the Great Com-
mander inquired of his Engineers if they could break down the
fortified gates of the dty. They replied, "Essayon" (We will
try) and the next day a battalion charged the gates with a bag
of powder and a lighted fuse blowing up the gates, and them-
selves into eternity. The infantry rushed into the dty and
captured it.

Shortly after the American Revolution two eminent French
engineers were employed in the laying out of the dty of
Washington and under their guidance the first United States
Military Corps was organized and adopted the present button,
having the fortified town, Zaragorsa with the American Eagle
hovering over the dty, carrying a scroll with the motto, "Essay-
on" in bold rdief thereon. Later, when other branches of our
military organization were organized, the Engineer Corps object-
ed to the use of their button, and so the American Eagle was
properly put on the button, to be used by sdl branches of the
service, except the Engineers.

The castles used on the collar ornament on the Engineers
Tepreseot the gates of Zaragorsa.

I6

Two negro soldiers discharged for physical disability
were given their disdiarges and pay. On the way to the daK>t,
one said to the other: ^'Ah doant see no use for keepin dese
yere papahs nohow, we gots our money." The other ref^ied:
^'Man, yoah keep dose yere papahs. de# done shows youse
dvilized agin." Digitized by V

THE HATCHET

Vol. I.

At Sea, Wednesday, February 27, 1918.

Ntimber 7

IN PURSUIT OF PIRATES

(By A Naval Officer)
(Real History for the first time published.)
(Continued from last issue.)
He was the official interpreter for the Government at
Solu, a town on Sulu Island, where the Sultan resides,
aad on which • the U. S. Government keeps a strong
force of cavahy, the town itself being the most important in the
Sulu sea in commercial lines. A b<Mit was sent ashore, inviting
Mr. Shuck on board, and he responded immediately. It was
now about 2:30 P. M., so no time was to be lost to start out, as
we wanted to search the island before dark. Orders were
given for one company of Moro soldiers to embark with a week's
rations, and everything was in readiness in an hour. We
weighed our anchors and set for Manuc Manca, with the "Ser-
dang*' in the lead. The chart showed the island to be four
nautical miles long, and two miles wide, surrounded by a corral
reef. Evidently the Pirates had picked their island, because no
large vessel could anchor. About 5:00 P. M. the island was
sighted^dead ahead, about five miles off, and it was then decided
to separate, the "Serdang'* to head for the south side and our
ship, the "Basilan", to steer for the North, so as to prevent any
escape in canoes, if they proved to be the pirates sought for.

We heard upon landing that the pirates evidently had
anticipated trouble. As soon as our smoke was visible they
hastily gathered their bdongings, dug up their treasure chests,
and dragged two small canoes with them in the brush. To the
great astonishment of the original inhabitants of the island one
and all withdrew in great haste to the interior, which was
dense with tropical foliage, affording a safe hiding place.

The "Serdang" hove to off the south side of the island,
while the "Basilan" stopped at the north. The motor launch
from the "Basilan", with a force of fifteen armed sailors and an
officer in command, the interpreter, Mr. Shuck, and myself, set
out for the village, while the steam launch from the ''Sedang'*
ftdly armed, came around the point to join forces in landing at
the village to obtain any information that could be given by the
natives. As it was getting dark, we were in a hurry to make
the landing. The company of native soldiers stayed on board
the "Basilan" for further orders. The whole population of the
village came down to meet us when we disembarked and it was
then we learned through our interpreter about the flight to the
interior of the supposed traders. After a short council it was
decided to land the native soldiers at once under cover of dark-
ness and to place a cordon around the small village, because we
did not know whether the villagers were friendly towards the
pirates, or not. It was decided to sdlow no one outside the
sentinels. The "Basilan", being of lighter draft than the "Ser-
dang*', was sdected to proceed at once to pick up all the native
canoes and to tow them astern, so as to prevent any escape
(Continued on Cohanm 1, Page 2.)

A WARNING SIGNAL

Because of the printers' nostalgia, an unavoidable omission
has been made in the preceding issues. Copyright has been
applied for on all contents of "TH£ HATCHBT" and all rights
are reserved, in all countries.

HOW GERMANS KID THEM-
SELVES INTO BELIEF THAT

THEY HAVE WON WAR

Wireless Operator Catches Sample of Pap

with which People of Germany are Fed by

Govermnent Controlled Press — Claim

they have Won War of Conquest

ARLINGTON, VA.: — In a new book on Germany, former
American Embassador to Berlin^ Mr. Gerard, discusses ruth-
less sinking Lusitania, fixing responsibility on Kaiser. Gerard
says talents, ability, agreeable personage German em-
peror must not blind us to fact he is center of system which has
brought world to misery, such as it has never known since the
dawn of history. His eyes are so blinded with seeing his own
glory that they see not mutila^ted corpses. Crime, pestilence,
hunger and incalculable sorrow that sweeps upon the earth.
Bverywhere he has brought dark and mourning to millions
desolated homes.

It has been reported that a wild panic was in progress at
Petrograd when news arrived enemy had reached Pskoffonly
eight hours distant from the capital, for whose protection men
women have been summoned to dig trenches.

British troops are moving up Euphrates. P^ruary 20th
our troops occupied Khan Abu Rayan, fourteen miles from
Seram Ramadi. Patrols advanced ten miles from beyond this
point to equal distance from it. Turks made Uttle resistance to
the advance.

WASHINGTON:— Weight limits of parcel post will be in-
creased from twenty to fifty pounds.

WASHINGTON :— Bill introduced to give Red Cross free mail-
ing privileges.

WASHINGTON:— The State Department has received a dis-
patch from the American Consul at Moscow, saying that all
Americans there are safe. He is making arrangements for
their removal to Samara, five hundred eastward.

TOKIO:— Viscount Ishii, head of the Japanese Mission to the
United States probably will be appointed Japanese Ambassador
to Washington it was announced here today.
(Unknown German Station Sends Following Press: Low Wave)
Operations in East taken planned course. If war must con-
tinue as favorably as it has m the past three months, then it
will be a war of conouest for the Pauierland. When our splen-
^d troops will fight further under their brilliant leaden, that we
are eqmpped for this and to what extent is also satitfactorily
(Continued on page 2.) ^^

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(Continued from First Page.)
that night, which might otherwise have been attempted. Of
course, we were not informed of the two canoes being carried
along to the interior by the pirates. After several hours' hard
work, aided by the searchlights, we had all the canoes in tow,
numbering thirty-one.

Now b^^an a trying blockade. The "Serdang" patrolling
the south coast, the ''Basilan*' the north, meeting at each end
of the island, both shix>s proceeding under slow bell. The
searchlights cast their rays in every nook on the beach, keeping
a sharp lookout from 6:00 p. m. to 6:00 a. m., as night would
prove the most favorable to try to swim across. Nothing hap-
pened dtiring the night, and in the morning, after having con-
ference with the Dutch commander, it was decided to land one
htmdred and thirty-five men from the two ships to reconnoiter
the island. The soldiers on guard reported everything quiet
during the night, so evidently the pirates were well hidden and
entrenched in the interior.

[To be continued.]

APPRECIATE **THE HATCHET^^

The editors of "THE HATCHET" have been overwhehned
with praise and congratulations recently and ntunerous letters
containing effulgent laudation have been received. Modesty
forbids our printing many of these letters.

However, we are in receipt of a set of resolutions passed at
a recent and largely attended meeting of Officers, in which our
work is extolled. Feeling that these resolutions approximate
the tn^th and that their official character deserves conspicuous
notice, they are in part published:

"The high and discriminating intelligence of the
Editors of ^*THE HATCHET" deserves our especial
consideration and the thanks and homage of all on
board are herewith tendered. Not since the days of
Dana and Reed, we are convinced, has such a galaxy
of literaiy stars and intellectual giants been gathered
together for a single purpose. The subtle understanding,
the rare perception, the clever and intellectual maimer
with which the E(Htors approach art, literature, phil-
osophy, and all other subjects, both modem and ancient,
wdl proved to us that their brilliant minds are fully
capable of disposing of any and all questions whatso-
ever."

We are sorry that space does not permit printing the splendid
speeches made at the special meeting. They were brilliant and
entirely true, but we have felt it best to print only the more
modest of the resolutions. " THE HATCHET " is dedicated to
the truth, therefore, we are forced to admit the impeachments
made by our delighted followers.

OBITUARY NOTICE

A sad event has occurred in the death of Private Peters on
Tuesday morning, who had been confined to the Sick Bay with
a serious illness since our departure. In the afternoon his body was
borne by six of his comrades to the deck, where the funeral was
conducted by Chaplain S. of his regiment, assisted by the Ship's
Chaplain. The ship came to a full stop, and as the final words
were uttered his body was consigned to the deep, and impres-
sive "taps" was sotmded.

I8

(Continued from page 1.)
known to the enemy. Our brave people worthy of all admira^
tion, will press on further, but the olood of those fallen, the dis-
tress of the multitude of those mulitated, all the misery and all
the sufferings of the peoples will fall upon the heads of those
who stubbornly refuse to hear the voice of reason.

First German headquarters report twenty-eight Eastern war
theatre army group Richhom. Pour days after crossing Moon
Sound, troops brought up against Revel, bicyclers, cavwy and
machine gun sharpshooters at the head, under command of
Lieutenant General Baron Von Seckendorf, they had after a
battle yesterday morning taken up the position. In Livland
many towns have decorated themselves with fla^ upon our
entrance. Numerous inhabitants arrested by Russia have been
freed. South of Pskow dtr regiments met with strong resis-
tance. In fighting they overthrew the enemy. Town was cap-
tured. Enemy forces near Kalenkourtshi attacked our detach-
ments pressing in forward in Ukraine along Pripet. Enemy
was repulsed m courageous attack, town and rauway station
were taken by storm. They have in union with ifkrainean
troo^ freed great parts of land from plunder bands. Ukiaip-
ian Government has re-established quiet and order in districts
cleared of the enemy.

On east front lately the whole staff of three divisions one
hundred and eighty officers and three thousand six hundred
and seventy-six men were brought in as prisoners. Number of
prisoners and booty from Reval and Pleskan cannot yet be cal-
culated.

Lighting Plant Used Aboard This Transport

The Electrical Plant on this vessel consists of seven 1 10 volt
1000 amp. generators, 6 of these generators are located in the
main dynamo room abaft the engine room and number 7 is
located above the main engine cylinders on a level with E deck.
The main switch-board is located out-board on the starboard
side of the main dynamo room and auxiliary boards are located
just forward of number 7 generator.

The object of having number 7 machine and auxiliary
panels located high above the others is to be able to supply
auxiliary lights to all parts of the vessel in case the dynamo
room would be flooded at any time. This provides sufficient
lights for passengers to move about the decks with perfect
safety. A blue light auxiliary system is also provided, as an
additional precaution and 125 blue lights have been placed in
various locations throughout the ship, these lights being fed
trom the main switchboard, and the auxiliary switchboard,
and in case that both dynamo rooms are out of commission the
lights are automatically shifted over to a bank of storage
batteries by means of a solenoid arrangement. These blue
lights are so placed that they provide sufficient light for the
passengers to move safely about the vessel, and they also show
that a ladder, companionway, or door, is located in their vicinity,
through which you may r^u^h the open deck. In addition to
the other two auxiliary systems of lighting provided, luminous
boxes are provided in each troop and engineering space which
contain a Grether hand lantern and a hand flash light. These
lights are only to be used in case all other lights in the ship
fail. The luminous boxes are kept locked and the keys for
those in the troop spaces are kept by the commissioned officer
on watch at all times in these places when troops are em-
barked. The Grether lights are similar to a miner's hand
lantern and the hand flash lights are of the Angk> Miner type
and each of these hand lights provide sufficient light to illumin-
ate a passageway. ^^

THE HATCHET

Vol. I.

At Sea, Thursday February 28, 1918.

Number 8

IN PURSUIT OF PIRATES

(By A Naval Officer)
(Real History for the first time published)

A hasty examination of the island revealed the fact that it
would take at least five hundred men to make a S3rstematic
reoonnoiter. The underbrush was so heavy that one could
not see three feet away, consequently the landing forces were
withdrawn, leaving the constabulary soldiers on guard as be-
fore. As the "Basilan" had to coal up, she proceeded with
all haste to Sulu, capital of Sulu Island, and reported
the condition to the commanding officer there. The dis-
tance from Manuc Manca to Sulu is one hundred and ten
miles, and that same night we coaled up and took on board
three hundred U. S. Regulars under command of Major Heam,
U. S. Army. We returned to Manuc Manca the following noon
and at once landed the soldiers. A period of long and vigilant
blockade followed. The soldiers made a search in the under-
brush on the island during the morning and evening, camping
for the evening wherever they happened to be at dark.

The inhabitants of the village were continually under guard,
the ships constantly patrolling the coast, every one weary of
the tiresome watching, and it was almost every ones' belief that
the pirates had escaped, despite all the precaution taken. How-
ever, a sjrstematic search had begun and it could not end until
the whole island had been thoroughly searched.

On the twelfth night, however, some of the guards on the
beach discovered what seemed to be a big tree lying in the
water. Since they had not seen it there before, they casually
walked toward it. To their astonishment it b^an to move out
from the beach with unusual ^>eed as if propelled by some hid-
den force. The soldiers shouted * ' Halt " to the floating thing. It
paid no attention to the shout, but seemed to increase its speed
straight from the beach at right angles to the strong current.
One of them raised his rifle and fired into the floating tree,
which stopped its course, and moved slowly to the beaCh as
several more shots were fired. By this time other soldiers ap-
peared alarmed by the shots. As the tree grounded, up sprang
four wild men mth their barongs, a short sword, in their hands.
Being covered by a dpzen rifles, they saw the game was up.
Upon looking over the tree, it was foimd that several large
branches of a specimen of a tree, grown on the island, were tied
together, resting on top of their one canoe, which they had
carried into the bushes at the time of their flight, was filled
with barongs, chests of loot, four rifles and about two hundred
rounds of ammunition. In fact, the little canoe was loaded up
within three inches of the water line. Being called upon to ex-
plain how they could stay in the canoe and paddle as well, they
explained that two placed themselves on each side of the canoe
and joined hands across the top of the canoe, leaving the out-
ward arm free to swim with underneath the overhanging tree
branches.

(To be concluded)

Latest World's News By Radio

German Raider Returned Badly Damaged,

After Sinking 35 Enemy Vessels*

Usual German Egotism.

Poldhu, England: - Station came in very faint, almost impos-
sible to copy. German raider Wolf which has succeeded in return-
ing badly damaged, claims that thirty-five enemy vessels have
been sunk. Japanese ship Saruning badly damaged, cruiser Eser
English or Japanese. This Japanese verael reported as Japanese
Cruiser and British Admiralty states no British cruiser damaged
by Wolf.

Representative at Kio, Sunday Viscount Motono replying to
interpretation ol Russo-German ^otism said, "Should peace be
actually concluded it goes without saying Japan will tsdce steps
of most decided and adequate character to meet occasion,
considering question of separate peace with Great Britain.
America and her other allies.

Eiffel Tower, Prance-Artillery action sometimes violent in the
r^on of the hill (tf the Mesnil and upon the left bank of the
Meuse. Nothing of importance on rest of fronts. Aviators during
day of P^ruary 26th brought down three large German aero-
planes. The Prench aeroplane bombarding squadrons dropped
4,500 kilograms of explosives on the railroad stations at Mets,
Sabloms and Wurmeriville.

ORDERS GOVERNING TROOPS

DURING BALANCE OF VOYAGE

Hereafter all officers and men must be fully dressed at
aU times of the day and night. Troops, both officers and men,
?nll wear their belts with filled canteens and will carry their life
preserver with them at all times. Officers will carry their
pistols loaded. Troops on deck will remain in the general
vicinity of tiieir abandon ship stations, so that when the call
for abandon ship sounds they will go immediately to their aband-
on ship stations.

Reveille for troops will be sounded at 5KX) o'clock and
from then on all hands will remain on deck until after dadc,
except during mess hours, canteen hours and to attend to other
necessary duties bek>w decks.

Executive Officer.

The best kind of a message to the dear ones at home and
an interesting souvenir of the voyage across will be "THE
HATCHET. " It is something that will be cherished always, and
the contents have been careftdly censored to contain nothingjof
"aid or comfort" to the enemy. *^

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EDITORS ARE MODEST MEN

Day by day, as the popularity of ''The Hatchet" grows with
the public and admirers peruse — with delight and great profit to
themselves — the brilliabtly scintillating treasures of wit, art,
philosophy, poetry and science, with which the columns of our
wonderful paper are filled daily, the Editors feel that they have
made a mistake— impossible as that may seem to the vast
majority.

We are convinced that the modest, unpretentious and re-
tiring natures of the Editors have prevented them from recog-
nising the great fact that in not giving the public more news of
themselves, they have worked a hardship. They may, perhaps,
be excused — because of their natural modesty and entire lack
of vanity for such omissions in the past, but now that the
truth has been brought home to them, such laxity would be
criminal. What do they eat? Where do they live? Are they
fond of prunes? There are a thousand and one intimate details
that the public clamors for, and, while we realize the shock
such publicity will be to our sensitive natures, we also compre-
hend that this is one of the disadvantages of fame and the crav-
ings of the public to know the intimate life of the great must
be appeased.

It has been the custom of the Editors daily to promenade
on the deck. Their appearance has invariably been the sign
for the collection of an enthusiastic crowd of admirers seeking
to shake hands, or if this were impossible, to be accorded a nod
or a smile. This condition became so pronounced that the
troop commander observed our embarrassment and inunediatdy
detailed a guard to protect us.

The Editors were at first loath to accept this courtesy on
the part of the Commander, but after deep thought realized
that he had, with his usual foresight prevented a catastrophe.
To the uninitiated, we may say that the Editors are accustomed
to think when a thought strikes them. Think of the loss to pos-
terity, should a thought strike one of the Editors, and, due to
distraction caused by unthinking persons, that thought should
be lost. The possibility of this appalling disaster &as caused
us reluctantly to accept the protection offered. We believe
that the public will realize that the lives of great men must be
lived apart— that they are not as other men and that they will
govern themselves accordingly.

STO P SPITT ING

At home cities and states enforce laws prohibiting spitting
in public places. This is to prevent disease, as well as to obtain
relief from a filthy habit. If this thing is so important ashore
it is doubly important on a ship. Men are more crowded, there
is a greater opportunity to spread disease and it is harder for
the cleanly to escape from contact with the careless and filthy.
Let every man be on guard to stop this uncleanly habit.

Collision aboard during the night between two colored
sailors.

The first: I I I I !

The second: So much the worse. Another time, put
some radium on your nose.

«<

SAFETY OF THE SHIP^

Iff

Were the question to be asked, " What would be the principal
factor in preventing this ship from being struck by a torpedo? "
doubtlessly the majority of those on board would answer, "The
guns." Such, however, is not the case. That which would count
most toward preventing the ship from being torpedoed, would be
the quick discovery of the periscope by an alert Lookout, and
the prompt report of same made to '' Ccmtrol. "

Without going into details, it is a known fact that the sub-
marine is obliged, to show its periscope (generally several times)
before it can obtain a position which would enable it to fire a
torpedo with any reasonable degree of success. It is reasonably
sure that when a submarine is firing a torpedo the periscope
would be visible for approximately twenty-Hve seconds. All that is
necessary, in order to insure the safety of the ship, is for the
periscope to be discovered at any time that it is shown, prior to
actually firing the torpedo.

From the above, it can be seen that the duty of the
Lookout is one of the most important and responsible aboard
the ship. Upon his alertness, continuous vigil and prompt ac-
tion in reporting what he discovers, depends the safety of the ship
and those aboard.

A great deal of thought is given to the Lookout duty by those
in charge and detailed plans are made wherry the entire horizon
is continually scanned by many pairs of eyes. However, there can-
not be too many Lookouts and every one about the decks should
at all times consider himself a Lookout. There are any number
of people constantly standing along the rail during the day, and
there is every reason why one pair of those many eyes could
discover a periscope before the Lookout, who might be search-
ing, at that moment, a few degrees on either side of where the
periscope actually appeared. Everyone about the decks, there-
fore, should consider himself a Lookout, upon which the safety
of the ship might depend, and not hesitate to report any object
he might see at the nearest Lookout Box.

We are all interested in the safe arrival of this ship at her
destination, and by taking advantage of the above suggestion
each one may feel that he has performed his ''Bit" dunng the
trip.

THE SOLDIER'S PHH^OSOPHY

ao

(Published by special request.)

One of two things is certain: Either you're mobilized, or
you're not mobilized.

If you're not mobilized, there is no need to worry; if you
are mobilized, one of two things is certain: Either you're be-
hind the lines, or you're at the &ont.

If 3rou're t>ehind the lines, there is no need to worry; if
you're at the front, one of two things is certain: Either you're
resting in a safe place, or you're exiK>sed to danger.

If you're resting in a safe place, there is no need to
worry; if you're exposed to danger, one of two things is certain:
Either you're wounded, or you're not wounded.

If you're not wounded, there is no need to worry; if you
are wounded, one of two things is certain: Either you're
wounded seriously or you're wounded slightly.

If you're wounded slightly, there is no need to worry; if
you're wounded seriously, one of two things is certain: Either
you recover or you die.

If you recover, there is no need to fotrjiJi if you die, you
can't worry. Digitized by VjC

THE HATCHET

Vol. 1.

At Sea, Friday, March i, 1918.

Number 9

BROTHERS MEET AT SEA

FOR FIRST TIME IN

FOURTEEN TEARS

In mid ocean two brothers, both soldiers aboard this trans-
port, met by accident. It was the first time they had seen each
other in fourteen years. Neither knew the other was on board
when they sailed from the port of embarication.

In telling of the meeting, one of them, who had enlisted in
the North, said, "My brother^ was brought up by my unde, I
by my parents. Fourteen years ago I ran away from my hopie
in New Mexico and went North. The other day a soldier passed
me several times and kept looking at me. I asked one of the men
why that fellow kept looking me over that way. Later he asked
me if I came from New Mexico and I told him the name of the
town I was bom in. He then called me by my first name.
First I thought he was faking, but the conversation proved he
is my brother. I thought that my parents were dead, but learned
from him that they are still alive. I was headed for home last
spring to visit the old place when I saw a recruiting party in a
northern city, soldiers were marching past and I got the fever
andtoc^on."

HEARD ON DECK

The Senior Medical Officer was mftVitig an inspection,
when he came to where several members of a labor company
were watching the antics of a pig in a crate. After watching
for several minutes he turned to one of them and asked: ''Is
that your mascot? " One negro came back with the following:
"Ah jest don't know what kind o' breed he is, boss. "

The Commissary Steward wears a smile nowadays. All
the empty tin cans are missing from the galley and storerooms.
The Aimy has a band, and the Commissary says he knows how
they got their instruments.

An American Sunday-School pupil in reply to a teacher's
question, "Who was the first man? " answered, "George Washing,
ton," and upon being informed that it was Adam, exclaimed:
"Oh welll if you are speaking of foreigners, perhaps he was."

My Tuesdays are meatless.

My Wednesdays are wheatless,
I am getting more eatless each day;

My home-it is heatless.
My bed-it is sheetless—

All were sent to the Y. M. C. A,
My coffee is sweetless.

Each day I grow Poorer but wiser
My stockings are f eetless,

My trousers are seatless;
My GodI But I hate the Kaiser.

CANADIANS MAKE

SUCCESSFUL RAID

Hostile Aeroplanes Captured by British.

Lines of Communication Damaged by

Artillery

LONDON :-British communiques state successful raids in which
several casualties were inflicted on enemy without loss to our-
selves carried out Wednesday night by Canadian troops at Lens.
Yesterday hostile artillery showed some south Cambria and
south Scarpe in neighborhood of La Bassee and Armities and
east Ypres. Our artillery engaged bodies hostile infantry and
transports in neighborhood Saint Quentin. Our aeroplanes car-
ried out several long distance reconnaissances and took many
prisoners of hostile aeroplanes, and thd railway communication in
back of the enemy is at a standstill, owing to our bombardment.

Our machines were working all d^y with our infantry and
owing to the enemy's disability we were able to obtain good
results. Four tons of bombs were dropped by us on the large
railway sideings at Courtrain and the railway junction between
Bouaiand and Valley and on two hostile aerodromes north of
Bouai and Billets. Two aeroplanes were brought down, one
came down out of control. Another hostile machine was brought
down by gun fire. Eight of our machines are missing. During
Tuesday another ton and a half was dropped by us on barracks
and railway stations. On the enemy's right one and one-half
tons were dropped on aerodromes near MeCz. All of our
machines returned safely.

Some of General Allenby 's troops crossed over the River Jordan
near its mouth and captured Allk Port on the Dead Sea. They
also seized a ford ten miles north of the River Jordan.

Invaded by Pacifists and the House of Commons to express
his opinion on Count Von Hertling's peace pro f essions, Mr.
Balfour said that there was no basis in the Chancellor's speech
for opening night stations and that any meeting of diplomatic
representatives at a conference under present conditions would
do more harm than good. .^

COPENHAGEN:— Colonel Hoffman, who represented the
German Army at the Brest Litovsk peace negotiations, appar-
rently has succeeded Prince Leopold of Bavaria as German
Commander on the eastern front. Advices received here today
spoke of General Hoffman as directing the German operations
ajong the Russian front. He declined to accept the Russian
overtures for renewal of the armistice, but ordered German
advance toward Petrograd and Kiev to continue.

(Note: Arlington too faint to copy remainder of his press).

Soldier: What's a tramp stcamer3?)y ^ O O Q IC

Sailor: A bum boat.

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THE HATCHET

IN PURSUIT OF PIRATES

(By A Naval Officer.)

(Real History for the first time published.)

(Condusion.)

Upon being further questioned, they, said that there were
four more in the interior and at the point of the rifle they
were pursuaded to show the troops the hiding place. Through
the moonlit bosque, the silent file of men led by the outlaws,
forced their way to where the pirate Chief and three others had
their lair. When these were called upon to surrender, all came
forth except the chief, who opened fire with his rifle in re-
sponse to surrender. Of course, it was only an instant, that the
Chief seemed to totter and fall to the ground, only a few feet
from his cave, as the rifles of the soldiers barked out in the
stillness of the tropical night. So died a brave man, although
he was on the wrong side of the law. The officers and soldiers
still remember the defiant and proud attitude the chief took
when all his men deserting him, he stood there alone to fight,
rather than to surrender tc such great odds.

The captives were taken aboard the "Scrdang" to be ac*
cused of the crime committed almost two months before. They
strongly protested their innocence until one old man whose
daughter was murdered with her husband the night of the mas-
sacre saw the chests of loot which had been brought on board.
He' easily recognized one as his daughter's and when it was
opened, he found the trinkets of silver he had given her as
wedding gifts.

Confronted with these trinkets, which the old man positively
identified, the pirates confessed they were the perpetrators of
the crime committed, but pleaded as their defense that they
were ordered to do it under penalty of death by their Chief.
Prom the "Serdang" they were transferred to the "Basilan"
under a strong guard. The Dutch Commander was assured
that they would be tried at Zamboanga and in no way leniently
dealt with. After thanking him on the behalf of the U. S.
(government for his valtiable assistance rendered, we bid him
good-bye and he went aboard his own ship. Once aboard, he
blew the whistle for a final farewell and steamed away in the
dawn of the early morning, while the "Basilan" with the pirates
in double chains and the soldiers on board, set course for
Zamboanga. And it is only necessary to say in conclusion of
this narrative, that the terrors of the Sulu sea were shortly
tried and given twenty years hard labor in Calesian prison out-
side of Zamboanga. So ended the regime of the outlaws who
for years had been a menace to the peaceful inhabitants of out-
lying islands near and far.

A TALE OF A "LONG ROLLING SEA"

(By one of the Contestants for the Prize.)
The log o* the good ship (censored)
Showed "a long and roUin' sea. "
We hadn't our sea legs on as yet,
My buddy, Jack, and me.
And other landlubbers a-plenty there were
Who never before had seen

The ocean wide with its swellin' tide,

And its blues, and its grays, and its green.

Greener the ocean never was

Than some of us lads, it would seem.

Who knew not a hatch from a crovrs' nest

Or abaft from astern or abeam.

Grayer the sky and sea ne'er were

Than things looked to us that mom;

Bluer around the gills we got

Than ever since we'd been bom.

''Tom, " says Jack to me from his bunk*

"Tom, are you feelin' queer?"

And pointin' down to his stomach, he says,

"Somethin's sure got me here!"

"Why, Jack," says I, "I'm feelin' O. K..

Come on, let's get our mess.

Your stomach's empty; some good old grub

Will fix it all right, I guess. "

So me and Jack, we got in line.

And were handed our morqin' meal;

Me not lettin' my buddy know

How mean I'd begun to fed.

A lot of the fellows were absent

And no one was hungry at all;

There was many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip

And many a face did palL

Some left in an awful hurry;

The food wasn't good, they said.

But none wotdd admit he was sick the least btt.

Or confess to a dizzy head.

Well, me and Jack went up on deck.

To see what was goin' on.

We hadn't quite got to the rail when Jack

Let out a despairin' groan.

What else he let out won't be mentioned;

Enough that I rushed to the rail.

And craning my neck far oiit from the deck,

I acted like Jonah's whale.

There were some stood by and snickered

And thought it a wonderful joke.

But it wasn't long ere they followed suit.

And I told 'em I hoped they'd choke.

And we'd ask some fellow how he felt.

And he'd say, "Oh, I'm feelin' fine,"

And scarce had the words got out of his mouth.

When he'd heave to the foaming brine.

There wasn't a thing that stayed down that day

But the hatches, and they were sealed;

While our stomachs turned their somersaults,

And even the good ship keeled.

And they called it a "long and roUin' sea,"

Though the waves were mountains high.

May I never see a roUin'er one

Till I roll over and die.

92

Soldier to comrade (in print shop): SaiprBud, let'sji) oat on
the porch and get some air. Digitized by '

aiprBud, let'sgi) oa

VjOOglt

THE HATCHET

Vol. 1.

At Sea, Sattirday March 2, 1918.

Number 10

SHIP*S TIME BY THE NAVIGATOR

(Conclusion.)

In a recent issue of "THE HATCHET " I made a brief ex-
planation relative to setting the ship's time. It is evident that
if the voyage were to continue entirely around the earth, the
sum of the daily corrections which would be applied to the
ship's time would be twenty-four hours when the ship again re-
turned to the port from which the voyage began. If the voyage
were to the eastward, the ship and the sun would be on the
same meridian one time more than there were days elapsed
since the ship's departure, at the port from which the voyage
b^:an. If the voyage were to the westward, the ship and the
sun would be on the same meridian one time less than the
number of days that had elapsed, since the ship's departure, at
the port from which the voyage began. In other words, if the
ship voyaged entirely around the earth, setting the time ahead
or back each day, and striking the days from the calendar con-
secutively each midnight, it would be found that the ship's time
when the ship again made the port of departure, would be a day
ahead of, or a day later, than that indicated by the calendar
ashore.

To correct for this difference we must either skip a day
or observe the same day twice in succession, in order that the
ship's calendar will agree with the calendar at the port of de-
parture on the ship's return.

In order that there may be uniformity in doing this, there
has been designated by international agreement, a certain line
which ships when crossing shall correct the calendar. This line,
which is in the Pacific Ocean, is designated the "International
Date Boundary" and follows very closely the one hundred and
eightieth meridian. Eastward bound ships when crossing this
line observe the same date twice. That is, the passengers may
turn in on Wednesday and find that it is yet Wednesday when
they turn out the next morning. Westward bound ships, when
crossing this line, skip a day, that is, the passengers may turn
in on Wednesday and find that it is Friday when they turn out
again the next morning. This is all very well provided the day
skipped is not a well known Thursday in the latter part of
November, as once happened when the writer was crossing the
Pacific and well after the passengers had gotten on their "sea
legs."

It is surprismg to note how many men have discarded their ham-
mers and replaced them with "Hatchets."

Remember when we went to school, how small the ocean
looked on the map? Gosh, how it has grown since then.

In the Officers' Mess Hall the other night, a one minute toast
was given to our wives and sweethearts. But why forget the
dearest of them all, OUR MOTHERS?

Navy Blue and Olive Drab;

Did it ever occur to you that a certain arrangement of the first
letters of these colors spelled B. O. N. D. (bond)

JAPAN PROPOSES JOINT MOVE
TO SAVE RUSS SUPPLIES

May Operate Alone in Siberia. Bolshevitd

Troops Again Becoming Active. We Win

on Western Front

London:- Japan has proposed to other powers at war with Ger-
many joint military operations in Siberia to save the vast quan-
tities of supplies and stores at Vladivostock and along Siberian
railway. The problem now before the Powers is whetJier Japan
shall proceed alone if campaign is b^[un or whether there shall
be joint operations.

Although Bolsheviki ddegates are on way to Brest-Litovsk
to accept German terms a call to resist German airmen is
being made by Bolsheviki Government. This call has been made
effective. Troops at front have pulled themselves together and
great towns are sending reinforcements. Bolsheviki Govemment
justify resistance because invading forces are acting as brigands.
They accuse them of shooting members of red army who have
been arrested and arming German- Austrian prisoners of war on
Russian territory.

The hospital ship Glenart Castle was torpedoed in English
Channel. Total saved so far reported (29) missing (153).

LONDON :— British state certain amount of artillery work was
accomplished with aeroplane observation during morning, Wed-
nesday. Our machines carried out few reconnaissances and
bombs were dropped on railway stations east of Lille and other
miscellaneous targets behind enemy lines. One enemy ma-
chine was brought down. Successful raid in which we cap-
tured few prisoners was carried out by Stafford Cheshire Troops
last night North of Ypres Toldcn railway. Artillery activity
both sides during night in neighborhood Vacquerie and East of
Ypres.

French state in region east of Chavignon Germans yesterday
threw columns into attack into our lines. Violent hand to hand
engagements and finished in our advantage, enemy being
driven back after sustaining heavy losses. Prisoners remained in
our hands. Another attempt against our small posts southeast
of Corbedy was equally unsuccessful. During night activity both
artilleries continued to be very heavy.

Eiffel Tower, France:— At the two points attacked by the
Germans in the course of last night and today the special Ger-
man troops in the raids hurled themselves at the bodies of
American Infantry. The allies of the entente everywhere kept
their line intact, inflicting on the assailants notable losses and
securing prisoners at each point. ^

[Radio News continued on next page.]

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THE HATCHET

Sunday Services

Hours:

Hymns:

Pot troops— B-3
For troops-£-6
For crew ~P-4

11 KK) A.M.

11:30 A.M.

4K)0 P.M.

Stand up for Jesus I

Stand up! - stand up for Jesus!

Ye soldiers of the cross;

Lift high His royal banner,

It must not suffer loss:

From victory unto victory

His army shall He lead.

Till every foe is vanquished,

And Christ is Lord indeed.

Stand up!-stand up for Jesus!

The triumph call obey;

Forth to the mighty conflict,

In this His glorious day;

"Ye that are men, now serve Him,"

Against tmnumbered foes;

Let courage rise with dagger.

And strength to strength oppose.

AU HaU the Power

1. All hail the pow'r of Te-sus* name! Let angels p^x^strate fall;
Bring forth the roy-al di-a-dem, And crown Him Lord of all;
Bring forth the roy-al di-a-dem, And crown Him Lord of all.

2. Let ev-ery kin-dred, ev-ery tribe, On this ter-res-trial ball;
To Him all maj-es-ty as-cribe, And crown Him Lord of all,
To Him all maj-es-ty as-cnbe, And crown Him Lord of alL

My Faith Looks Up

My faith looks up to Thee,
Thou Lamb of Calvary,
Saviour Divine!
Now hear me while I pray,
Take all my guilt away,
O let me from this day
Be whol-lv Thine.

May Thy rich grace impart
Strength to my fainting heart,
My zeal inspire;
As Thou hast died for me,
O, may my love to Thee
Pure warm, and changeless be,
A living fire.

God Bless Our Native Land

God bless our na-tive land! Firm may she ev-er stand,
Thro* storm and night: When the wild tempests rave, Ruler of
wind and wave. Do Thou our country save By Thy great might!

For her our iwayer shall rise To God, a-bove the skies;
On Him we wait: Thou who art ev-er nigh. Guarding with
watch-ful eye. To Thee a-loud we cry, God save the State!

The order of services will be the same as that used a week ago.
These hymns are printed thru the kindness of The Hatchet.

Come - Bring The Hatchet - Sing Heartily.

Editor's Note.- In setting up the above column, ' ne of The
Hatchet's expert typesetters at work was heard to say: "When
I get through this, I will be on my way to Heaven, fore. "

POEMS SUBMITTED IN THE PRIZE
CONTEST

(A BALLAD)
He came on our ship at midday.
When she was tied to the pier
And his prowess in riding the zephyr
Made him look at her deck and sneer.
A flyer renowned and booted.
He clanked o'er the deck with his spurs.
Which he used to rowel his motors
Into faster buzzes and whirs.
The morning showed land in the offing,
And a wonderful shimmering sea.
How tame to a knight of the heavens,
Whose dips are so dizzy to see.

A second return of the daylight.

And the seas were increasingly long,

They rolled in the eccentric metre

Of a Cabaret one-stepping song;

He strolled out into the open.

But he staggered from scuppers to wall.

For the decks they heaved roUingly upward.

And dropped with a heart breaking f all,—

So he sought the repose of his cabin

And lay without boots in his berth;

But he found no surcease from his dizzy disease

That provoked all his roommates to mirth.

Alas, for the pride of the flyer,

The tale is too sad to relate;

For the seas grew increasingly higher

And louder the jeers of his mates.

At last to a door labeled "Herren"

He volplaned and swooped through the hall.

Like a husky and broad-shouldered full-back

As he plunges the line with the ball.

And what he did now needs no telling;—

Ere yet he had ttimed the door knob,

A navy in accents disgusted

Growled hoarsely, "Someone get a swab."

Col. Aborators

[Radio News continued from first page.]
In the course of the day the artillery fight took on considerable
intensity in the region in the north, west of Rheims as well as
in the Champagne, principally in the mountainous r^on toward
Tahure on the one hand and Suippe on the other. Southwest
of the Butte of Mesnil the Germans after having been pursued
by the French counter attacks at the point to which th^ had
penetrated in the morning, returned attacking with force.
After several fruitless attempts which cost them heavy losses
they proceeded in setting forth in one part of the positions that
the French had secured. On the right bank of the Meuse and
in Woevre the Germans bombarded violently the front line
French positions on the Beaumont-Bois wood front in the region
of Sdcheprey a strong German surprise attack was repulsed
and several prisoners remained in French hands. ^^

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THE HATCHET

Vol. I.

At Sea, Sunday, March 3, 1918.

Number 11

GIANTS

By The Chaplain of Our Ship

"And there were giants in the earth in those days." Gen. VI:4

To the writers of Genesis, the men of antiquity who lived
in the long ago before the tlood, were giants. But what people
have not had their giants? Mighty deeds of old have always
required mighty men to perform them. The Greeks related
with pride, the prowess of their Hercules and Titans. The Romans
exalted their Vulcan and Cydops. Hebrews delighted in the stories
of Samson and their delight in the victory of their hero, David
over the Philistine giant, Goliath, finds its counterpart in the
enthusiasm which boys of today take in the story of Jack-The-
Giant-Killer. "The village smithy" plays the same role at our
homes.

We all well know that to be big, needs not to be good,
yet we do delight in making great and good men to be big. We
tell stories of Washington's strength in his ability to throw a
stone across the Potomac, and of the unbelievable cords of
wood that Lincoki could split in a day. Much of Roosevelt's
popularity has consisted in the stories of his prowess on the
western plains.

But after all, stature and strength are not sufficient to
make any man a giant among his f ellowmen today. A giant is
one who undertakes and carries through a gigantic task. The
mightiest is he who undertakes the greatest. And the greatest
undertaking in the history of men has been, and is, the bring-
ing of The Kingdom of Heaven to our earth. The task seemed
too great for men of old who placed the Garden of Eden and
the Golden Age, their Kingdoms of Heaven, in the dim and
distant past. Even today, weak men will not see and strive
for a heaven on earth but confine it solely to a future. But
the greatest men have been those who, with a vision equal to
their power, have labored and died to make this greatest thing
actual and real and present. Jesus Christ proved his right to
the foremost place among the giants among men when he be-
came the Founder of this kingdom. The immensity of his task
can hardly be conceived, but He succeeded in making the King-
dom's H^ven real to the eyes of men when they observed.
His own perfect conduct, and ideal to the hearts of men as
they felt his compelling love for them.

Paul, too, stands forth in our eyes as a man of gigantic
measure. If Jesus was the Founder, Paul was the Interpretor
of the Kingdom and enlarged its boundaries from the confines
of the earliest Jewish members until it became a Kingdom for
the worid.

But has the race of giants perished from the earth smce

Biblical times? Surely the world which we know today is

(Continued on Page 2, column 2)

COMMISSARY NOTES

PROVISIONING FOR SEA LARGE

UNDERTAKING FOR SUPPLT OFFICER

[BY ONE OF THEM.]

How long does it take for a man to eat his own weight in
food? To the average person living in dty or country and in
reach of a near-by market by telephone and daily delivery this
question does not often occur. When, however, the commanding
officer of a transport orders the supply officer to provision his
ship for a trip "over there*' and back, then to him this question
does come with tremendous meaning.

Per man, before the troops came aboard this ship, there
were lowered thru two of the hatches into the store rooms ap-
proximately 138.5 pounds of food, and there remained at that
time about 10 pounds of provisions per person from the first
trip. 24 eggs, 18 pounds of beef and 3 pounds of butter were
provided for each one. The wheatless days of the nation saved
20 poimds of flour for each. Let every man remember that he
has 2.4 pounds of chicken, 6 poimds of oranges and 7.17 pounds
of apples to consume before he leaves, but on some he must
hold back for only .1 ounce of vanilla, .08 ounce of lemon extract
and .5 ounce of mustard are provided.

There are approximately 165 items allowed in the navy
ration and there must be sufficient of each brought on board
for all. Woe be the Supply Officer who puts to sea with plenty
of cereal and forgets the milk and sugar, or has plenty of flour,
but has left the hops and yeast to make it rise into palatable
bread back home in the store, for he has a large and hungry
family to feed and satisfy and there is no comer groceiy out
here in the Atlantic.

RADIO NEWS

Spedal to The Hatchet

Radio March 3rd. 1'.50 A. M., Tokio- Tel^:ram reported
Japanese Press state Allied Ambassadors in Tokio in conjunction
with Japanese government are handling situation caused by
German advance into Russia.

ACROSTIC

as

Knowing that he's in the wrong,
Amendment here is needed.
In the ti^e of greatest want.
Soldiers and sailors heeded;
Ending forever Bill's mad career.
Ringing "Democracy" in his oin

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RELATIVE RANK OF OFFICERS

In response to many requests we are herewith pubhshing
a table of relative rank of officers in the Naval and Military
Services of the United States.

Commissioned Officers
ARMY NAVY MARINE CORPS

None Admiral of the Navy None

General Admiral None

Lieutenant General Vice Admiral None

Major General Rear Admiral Major General

Brigadier General Commodore Brigadier General

Colonel Captain Colond

Lieutenant Colonel Commander Lieutenant Cokmd

Major Lieutenant Commander Major

Captain Lieutenant Captain

First Lieutenant Lieutenant, Junior Class First Lieutenant
Second Lieutenant Ensign Second Lieutenant

Warrant Officers
Army Field Qerlt, Boatswain, Gunner, Mach- Marine Gunner
Fidd Cleric, inist, Carpenter, Sail- Quartermaster

Quarter- maker. Pharmacist, Qerk.

master Pay Clerk, Mate.

Corps.

A TALE
(of a "Long, Rolling Sea")

A land lubber leaned o'er the rail of the ship,
And the fishes all chortled with glee;
The poor devil wrestled in Mai de Mer's grip,
The result of a long, rolling sea.

Now The Hatchet would have this related in prose,

As a st€^ of three hundred words;

But poetry's shorter, as everyone knows —

The reailt goes to fishes and birds.

—ACasuaL

"George, are you ill?

"Nosar.

"Then what are you doing in the sick bay?

"I'sesicksar.

Sailor— Paul Jones said " Never give up the ship. "

Seasick Soldier (standing by) "Gosh, did I swallow that too?**

HEARD ABOUT THE SICK BAY

One soldier remarked, "Every time I pass the galley, I sore
do wish I were a sailor. \

Sentry: Haiti who goes there?

Rookie: I don't know, but 111 go find out.

Sailor (In the brig)— What time is it?

Guard — What do you want to know for, you ain't goin* no {dace?

Bright Soldier:— What is bothering me now is, after the
War is over, how can we bury "THE HATCHET. "

Soldier— Why do they call this " B *' Deck?

Mess Attendant— CflMise this is where aU the ofiSoers "Be.**

GIANTS

(Continued from Page 1)
larger than the worid which the Scriptural writers knew. Sore-
ly the lives of hundreds of millions of men today presents
larger problems and the need of greater minds, and even of
tiner bodies, than the thousands which made up the hosts of
ancient times. The Kingdom of Heaven today means universal
peace, international brotherhood, economic justice, industrial
development, social hygiene, and many other things that make
for the peace, safety, and health of all men. Giants are needed
for these and they must be found among you.

But "He that ruleth his spirit is greater than he that
taketh a city. " Only that man is mighty enough to be called a
giant who is first strong enough to control his own passions
and desires, and direct them together with all his powers and
energies to honest endeavor, when he prays —

"Thy Kingdom come,

on Earth- - - - "

CONSOLATION

(By the Author of The Pursuit of Pirates.)
Give flowers to your friends while they are living.

Sprinkle sunshine down life's path each passmg V!ay,
The greatest joy in life is giving

Kind words and deeds the greatest kind of pay.
For diamonds cannot take the place of roses

Fine trappings cannot take the place of gold
For every heart some grain of gold reposes

So cheer 'em on before they grow to old.

Exchange Value of American Money

There will be a big pay day for the crew of this ship the
day before she arrives in port. The army will probably be paid
shortly after landing. The following is the comparative value
of American and French money:-

French U. S.

5 centimes . . 1 cent
10 centimes . . 2 cents
25 centimes . . 5 cents
50 centimes . 10 cents

125 centimes . 25 cents

100 centimes « . 1 franc or 20 cents
5 francs ... $1
lOfrtncs ... $2
25 francs ... $5
The above is the approximate exchange value, although
it changes from day to day, and oiten American money is of
more value than the rate quoted above. Usually better value
is obtained at the Y. M. C. A. or local banks than at shops and
hotels.

The value of exchange in English money is:

1 Cent' 1 Ha'pemiy

2 Cents 1 Penny

12 Cents 1 Six Pence^

24 Cents _ . 1 Shilling ^ooalp

$4.90 ^^^i Found ^^^^^^

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THE HATCHET

Vol. I.

At Sea, Monday March 4, 1918

Number 12

**BURY THE HATCHET

If

Neyerl-We fed that this Hatchet has chopped its way into
the pith ci our lives and cannot be withdrawn.

The initial blow would never have been struck had it not
been for the helping hand of our Army friends. They had
many obstacles to overcome— an indication of the spirit which
win pull them through the work ahead of them.

The Navy has its small part to play, a difficult part made
easy by the hearty cooperation of the Army.

We wish our brothers God Speed, and a safe return as well
as a speedy accomplishment of their mission.

THE CAPTAIN

To the Dough Boys:—

Well boys, the time, is approaching when we
must part You to enter a new field of duty, we, to continue our
never ending ferrying of brave boys across old Father Neptune's
"Long, Rolling Sea." We have safely taken you through your
initial danger, which probably was but a minor event in your
lives, in comparison to events that will come later, but which
was absolutely necessary in order that you may face the greater
dangers to come. Let us wish you luck in your future opera^
tions and let us hope that you shall always pull through danger
as you have through the one just passed.

We can't get at them, boys, so we leave it to you. Go to it.

We have had many good times together; we have celebrated
the Birthday of the greatest of American Generals; we have
stood watches together, and we have, in play, fought against
each other. All of which has strengthened the bond, which
has drawn us together and speaks well for the cause of Our
Country.

Good bye. Old Dough Boy, here's hoping that we will soon
be carrying you victorious, in other directions, to the good old
U.S. A,

A Jadde.

CASUAL WINS $5 PRIZE IN

*a0NG, ROLLING SEA»» CONTEST

After a lengthy discussion, in which the merits of ''The
Logo' the Good Ship (Censored)" "A Ballad"and "Land Lubber'»
were thoroughly gone over, the editors of The Hatchet yesterday
awarded the $5 prize for the best article on "The Result of a
Long, Rolling Sea" to the writer of "The Log o' the Good Ship, "
it being the opinion that all things considered it gave the best
description of sea sickness. It was written by a Casual, but his
name is not known. If he will call on the Editors he will find
hia money waiting for him. There were many contributions
submitted in the contest, many of them very dever, and it is
regretted that space would not permit the publication of aU.
The same applies to numerous other contributions which had to
be withhdd.

What All Must Observe

Upon Arrival in France

The following extract from A. B. P. regulations concern aU
troops landing in Prance and must be strictly observed.

a. No officer or man is allowed on top of cars or v^des.

b. No officer or man is allowed on the engine or in the com-

partments set i^>art for the railroad staff,
c No man is allowed to leave the train except at authorized
stopping places and then only on order of the command-
ing officer.

d. No beer, wine or spirits will be allowed on the train.

e. Any man left behind at a station will report at once to the

R. T. O. (Railway Transportation Officer), or if there is
none present, to the Commissaire MUitaire.

f . When train is moving aU carriage doors will be k^t dosed.

g. Reserve rations will not be touched except on order of

competent authority,
h. Under no circumstances will rations be destroyed, thrown

away or given away.
L A noncommissioned officer will be designated for each car
or compartment and will be hdd responsible for the
enforcement of these orders,
j. Bottles or other artides are not to be thrown from the

window,
k. Rubbish will be put under the seats.
L No braziers or fires whatever are allowed in railroad vehicles,
m. No officer, soldier or dvilian, is allowed to join the train
without written authority from the Railway Ttansport-
ion Officer,
n. In cars carrying horses one door will be k^t dosed,
o. No one will be allowed on the running-board while train is

in motion,
p. The following bugle calls will be used in troop movements:
*' Assembly, " sounded five minutes before command
is given to entrain.

"Attention," sounded five minutes before arriving
at the detraining point. A single blast is the signal
to entrain.
Men will not leave the cars without permission or orders.
When permission to leave is allowed, limits will be
prescribed. Men may be allowed to purchase food,
etc., en route, but under the supervision of an offic-
er or noncommissioned officer. Men will be formed
in column of files before btiffets, etc., and will be
required to move away promptly after making
purchases.

A man with whom sickness was chronic

Was told that he needed a tonic
And he said, " Doctor dear,

Oh. please make it beer," l ^OOCtIp
But the doctor said, "No^ed by Vj^^ V IC

That's Teutonic"

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THE HATCHET

VOLUME I— "THE HATCHET"

And now we are coming to the end of our journey — the first
volume 18 finished. •

Those of us in the Army will pass on and away to further
adventures, pleasant or not as God of Chance may decree; and
the Navy which sees these men go will experience the thrill that
comes with the knowledge that a difficult task has been ac-
complished well and the thoughts will turn to other equally dif-
ficult tasks which await them. So, in this parting word let us
take stock of otu^elves and of each other. Let us remember
that we, each one, serve the common cause, that the Flag that
flies from the mast of this transport is the same under which
the Army serves.

For once, the writer, who is of the Army, wishes to insert
a thought into these columns, without consulting the Navy
members of the Board. It is in regard to the uniform courtesy,
friendliness and comradeship, displayed by the Navy Officers
toward the Army men. In thinking of this the writer is re-
minded that too often pomposity, bluster, and loud words, are,
n many quarters used as a mantle to cover glaring inefficiency.
And the corollary of this is that the quiet, effective, and always
courteous man is generally present with tinkling bells when the
emergency comes. So, gentlemen of the Navy, I hope )rou will
believe me when I say that this attitude of yours, perhaps more
than any one thing, has doubled our admiration for, and pride
in, our Navy. The writer had heard this repeatedly discussed
during the trip — and feels confident that the feeling is un-
animous.

We have been fortunate in being aboard this transport be-
cause of many things — not the least of which has been THE
HATCHET. The privilege of being one of the Editors has been
delightful — not particuliarly because of the work, but for reason
of the associations. And while we of THE HATCHET have
attempted to amuse you — sometimes at the expense of ourselves
— we fed the we have helped to distract from the monotony o^
a long voyage and lessen the strain which many have been imder
and in that thought we are well repaid. Perhaps, too, THE
HATCHET has helped to increase the morale of those on board
and thereby promote efficiency— and when copies are sent back
to America it may be that they too will find some cheer therein*

Until this War is done and the catise for which we fight is
won — may succeeding volumes of THE HATCHET so serve the
Army and. the Navy.

AP PRECIATI ON

The Editors desire in completing this, the end of Volume One
of The Hatchet, to express their sincere appreciation of the
hearty and unselfidi co-operation of the Army and Navy boys.
The difficulties under which they worked have been many and
have necessitated working many times through the night to
early morning. With their cheerful co-operation and persistent
effort they have largely surmounted them. Whatever measure
of success has been attained is very largely due to these
soldiers of the land and sea.

The Captain and Executive Officer of our Ship have given
us every possible help in this effort.

They are now enlarging the plant and we desire to
express our deep debt to them. In the days that are to come^
as other volumes appear, thejr will eome into being with much
less difficulty than was unavoidable in the initial vmume.

RADIO NE^^

(Special to The Hatchet)

London:— British reports that during Friday night enemy's
raiding parties displayed great activity aU along British lines.
Raiders were driven off by rifle and machine gun fire and left
a few prisoners. Raid carried out on Portugese front was pre-
ceeded in considerable strength. In fighting which followed
enemy succeeded in entering foremost trendies and in securing
several prisoners but were quickly and completely driven out
by counter attadcs of Portuguese troops. In other raids attempt-
ed by enemy they were repulsed by sharp fighting. A tew
prisoners were left in Briti^ hands. Dunng Saturday mgjbt
artillery showed some activity in the Scarpe Valley.

French official reports show that on the French front artil-
lery had been engaged with increased intensity and the enemy
had employed troops in considerable numbers in carrying out
raids, to northwest and southeast of Rheims attempts to enter
French lines especially pronounced. Salient was particularly
selected for attack but withheld by French. At same time at-
tack was launched upon Lepompelle further east. Germans
claimed to have destroyed Fortress Lepompelle. French ad-
mitted they gained footing in Alsace working to west but were
rejected and positions restored. In Champagne towards Cor-
rille enemy attacked on front of eight hundred yards and found
French trenches evacuated but these were taken by counter
attadcs. Enemy attempts to restore them was wrecked by
French fire.

New York: — Sir Robert Grwson of Canada has been to
Washington to discuss with the British Ambassador and United
States Government utilization of resources of United States
and Canada in the most effective way for common object of
winnin|[ war. The Government of the United States has
shown its manifest desire to co-operate in every possible way«

"LIFE"

Life that laughs through childhood's eyes,

Life that thrflls with youth's desire.

Life that glows with love requite.

Life that bums with manhood's fire.

Life that quickens in the bud.

Life that blossoms in the flower.

Life whose fulness sheens the leaf,

Life that gilds the harvest hour.

Life whose cyde never ends.

Life whose eyes look toward the sun.

Life whose joy is but to live.

Life whose race is never run.

Life that treads the path to death,

Life that fades nor stays to mourn.

Life that laughs — while beauty dies.

Life that dr^ms of lives unbcxm.

Life that heeds nor time nor space.

Life that knows nor years nor days:

Life whose ages pass as hours.

Life that Uves while earth decays.

Life so joyous; life so vain.

Life so futile; life so bright.

Life so radiant; life so t^d.

Life so weary; life so Ught.

Life so cruel; life so brave.

Life so sanguine; life so cold.

Life so fickle; life so fair.

Life so buoyant; life so old.

Life the future; life the past,

Ltfe the springtime; life the fall.

Life the mother; life the duld.

Life eternal; life the alL

^^^^ Digitized by

, a Major.
Written on board

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FINALE OF VOLUME 1
OF THE

HATCHET.

TO THE BAY OF BISCAY.

The tenoriziiig Teuton and the wily Magyar horde,
Were threatening the universe, and so we went aboard,
That steady transport, on sunlit day serene,

Tb sail the Bay of Biscay in the fall of '17.

The troop ship it was crowded with coons and stevedores.
Packed lengthwise, sidewise, endwise betwized the various floors,
(In nautical vernacular I'd say "the decks between,")
When we sailed the Bay of Biscay in the fall of '17.

Our sailing was suspicious as we slipped away at night.
They corked up all funnels and they doused each vagrant light,
As we slipped away to Europe with water, wind and steam.
To sail the Bay of Biscay in the fall of 17,

The planet-powdered heavens were studded with the flare.
Of lustrous constellations whose providential glare.
Insistently invited us to hurry and convene.
Across the Bay of Biscay in the fall of '17,

But Aeolus was angry and he loosed a tiny breesee.
Which crumpled up the ocean with overwhelming seas.
Till each face was full of anguish, each countenance was green,
When we crossed the Bay of Biscay in the fall of '17.

The pudding that we swallowed we soon put over side.
With gastric gurgitations that could not be denied,
There would have been no difference if desert had been ice cream.
The Bay was mighty turbulent December '17.

Slum guUion for breakfast, slum gullion at noon.
With frequent interspersings of the ever faithful prune.
Oh these and other hardships would often intervene.
When we sailed the Bay of Biscay in the fall of '17.

The sun was always shining in the pleasant land of Prance,
The women all were beautiful; you saw it at a glance.
The wine was effervescent, it had to be, I ween,
To tempt me to cross old Biscay in the fall of '17.

When the struggle is concluded and victory is sure.
The foe must take some punishment most grievous to endure,
111 offer this suggestion when the councillors convene —
They be made to cross old Biscay in some fall like '17.

CARLETON B. McCULLOCH, Maj. Med. Corps
December 18th, 1917.

THE ROAD TO FRANCE.

By Daniel IL HendenoiL

Thank God our liberating lance
Goes flaming on the way to Prance!
To Prance-the trail the Gurkhas found I
To Prance-old England's rallying ground 1
To Prance-the path the Russians strodel
To Prance~the Anzac's glory road!
To Prance- where our Lost Legion ran
To fight and die for God and Man!
To Prance-with every race and breed
That hates Oppression's brutal creed.

Oh Prance - how could our hearts foiget
The path by which came Lafayette?
How could the haze of douth hang low
Upon the road of Rochambeau?
How was it that we missed the way
Brave Joffre leads us along today?
At last, thank God! At last we see
There is no tribal Liberty!
No beacon lighting just our shores!
No Freedom guarding but our doorst
The flames shes kindled for our sires
Bums now in Europe's battle fires!

The soul that led our fathers west

Turns back to free the world's oppressed!

Allies, you have not called in vain!

We share your conflict and your pain!

"Old Glory" through newstrains and rents,

Partakes of Freedom's sacraments!

Into that hell His will creates

We drive the foe; his lusts, his hates!

Last come, we will be last to stay —

Till Right has had her crowning day!

Replenish, comrades, from our veins.

The blood the sword of despot drains.

And make our eager sacrifice

Part of the freely rendered price

You pay to lift humanity —

You pay to make our brothers free!

See, with what proud hearts we advance— To Prancet

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VOLUME II

^The editorial staff cxf the first volume of the paper
was, of course, widely scattered when the ship reached
Brest. Captains Van Winkle and Beveridge and Lieu-
tenant Manley disembarked with their respective
troop organizations and Surgeon Bainbridge, who had
been the organizing genius of the initial issues, was
detached from the ship for special temporary duty in
France.

While the ship was returning to America the ship's
Chaplain, P. F. Bloomhardt, the only one of the former
group of editors to remain on board, was summoned by
Captain E. T. Pollock and upon him was laid the
responsibility of preparing for the publication of
the paper on the following trip to France.

llie ship entered Hampton Roads, Virginia, on
March 20th, and after spending several days coaling
at Newport News, proceeded to New York. Here a
new paper cutter, new supplies of type and printing
gear, and paper were secured.

When tJie George Waskingkm started on her third
trip to France as a transport at 8:20 p. m., March 30th,
the day before Easter, she carried in addition to a
number of casuals, the 23rd Engineers, the Provisional
Battalion Detachment of the 35th Division, Labor
Battalion'308, as well as several truck and repair units.

The organization of an editorial staff was immediately
■undertaken by Chaplain Bloomhardt and the first issue
of the paper was circulated on the second day at sea.

The board of editors who were responsible for the
second volume* consisted of:

Chaplain P. P. Bloomhardt, U. S. N.

Captain D. W. Wynkoop, 23rd Eng.

Y. M. C. A. Sec'y Charles W. Towne.
Ted Walker, Roger Scarle and Sanford Jarrell all
of the 23rd Engineers served as reporters and con-
tributed to the columns.

In the print shop, the mechanical work was done by
Wall, Mantlow and Abbott, ship's printers who
remained on the ship to put out all nine of the volumes
published on the way to France. They were also
assisted by the following men from the troops on board:
Harry Brouck, William Brigel, Virgil Steward, \^^lliam
J. Stalker, Thomas W. Sturr, John R. Myers, L. G.
Hoffman, Owen Tudor, E. A. Bristow, H. D. Rice,
P. H. Bauer, Neal Normand, William M. Barton,
Owen E. Walsh, C. E. Simms, Albert Fahey and
Edw. Furbush.

No untoward incidents occurred on the trip that were
serious enough to note here.

To the editorial board of this volume is due the
credit working out a fitting arrangement of type and
heading for the sheet and many valuable suggestions
that were incorporated in the volumes that followed.
Among them also originated the first suggestion of
gathering the successive volumes and other matter for
publication in book form after the war.

The ship arrived in Brest on April 13th and after a
six day stay in port started west, reaching New York
on April 27th after an uneventful trip.

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April I, 1918.

Number i.

/, /. ICbt 3BMlb Vo :fxmit :.

By Danid M. Hendereon

Thank God our Ubcrating lance *^

No Preedom guarding but our doorBl

Goes flaming on the way to France!

The flames she kindled for our sires

To Prance- the trail the Gurkhas found!

Bums now in Europe's battle fires!

To Prance- Old England's rallying ground!

To Prance- the path the Russians strode!

The soul that led our fathers west

To Prance- the Ansae's glory road!

Turns back to free the world's oppressed!

To Prance- where our Lost Legion ran

Alhes, you have not called in vain!

To fight and die for God and Man!

We share your conflict and your pain!

To Prance- with every race and breed

"Old Glory" through new strains and rents.

That hates Oppression's brutal creed.

Partakes of Freedom's sacraments!

Into that hell His will creates

We drive the foe; his lust, his hates!

Oh Prance - how could our heart forget

Last come, we will be last to stay—

The path by which came Lafayette?

Till Right has had her crowning day!

How could the haze of doubt hang low

Replenish, comrades, from our veins,

Upon the road of Rochambeau?

The blood the sword of despot drains,

How was it that we missed the way

And make our eager sacrifice

Brave Joffre leads us along today?

Part of the freely rendered price

At last, thank God! At last we see

You pay to life humanity—

There is no tribal Liberty!

You pay to make our brothers free!

No beacon lighting just our shores!

See, with what proud hearts we advance-To Prance!

BCESSAGE OF COMMANDING OFFICER

1. It is important that all cooperate intelligently and zeal-
ously with the naval authorities in charge of the ship. Por months
many of us have been shooting on naval rifle ranges and those
so favored are aware of gratitude already due the Navy for its
assistance. As the voyage progresses, all of us will have fur-
ther cause to thank the Navy. Let us express our gratitude by
helpful cooperation and willing obedience to naval regulations,
most of which have as their object the safeguarding of the
many lives aboard ship.

2. I know the members of this command well enough to
fed perfect confidence that in an emergency they will conduct
themsdves in a manner suited to the title Soldiers of America.

COLONEL COMMANDING TROOPS

Pirst appearance of 'The Hatchet'. You will get it daily
free of cost through your Sergeant. Address contributions
•Hatchet" and put in Post Office.

Pirst gun from our boat at target practice this morning
made direct hit on e3q)lo6ion — the clarionet player of our band
fell flat. The unexpected bass note startled him.

TIDE TURNS UNDER FOCH'S LEAD

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[Special by wirdess to ''The Hatdiet"]
LONDON:- Mar. 31. The tenth day of the worid important
battle of Picardy found the Allied armies linked solidly under one
supreme commander-in-chief, General Poch, one of the master
strategists of Europe. General Poch took over the high command
at an hour when the mighty battle was looking extremdy favor-
able for the Allies. The Germans had been beaten at Arras, where
they tried to smash the British front and won back the famous
Vimy Ridge. South of that sector the British, by means of swift
and powerful counter attacks had driven the Germans back, re-
capturing the important ground and prisoners. South of the
Somme River flghting of tremendous proportions has continued
to rage, but the Germans were hdd in check, sustaining stag-
gering losses. The fighting of the past twenty-four hours, it was
estimated today, has increased the German losses to upwards of
five hundred thousand men. ^— '

(Continued on page two)

THE HATCHET

HELP WANTBDI

Do not think that contributions are not wanted by the
Bditors of this paper. They are yearning for them with the
thirst of the desert. The Jokesmith Coliunn begs for material
as also the poet in his quiet comer. If what you send does not

appear in print lay it to the door of the Censor the dragon of

pressdom with every daw bearing its own eraser, ink destroyer
and black smudges to delete. Do not mention even the name of
the ship you are on, the number or name of your company or
regiment or anything else a mosqtiito could get his hook on.
Like the well known ballad. "If you talk in your sleep. Don't
mention my name!"

APRIL itt, THB DAT OF FOOLS

It is perhaps a fortunate thing we are inclined to bdieve
that those who do not agree with our views are fools. In this
category we have no hesitation in presenting the compliments
ofthe»ea8ontoKAISERBILL,VonTIRPITZ,fflNDENBURG.

May they all enjoy the fruits of the season with the real
significance of April Fool's Day deriving whatever comfort they
may from the juicy citrus they have opened.
Oh, you watermelon!

AMUSEMENT SEASON OFBNS

Boxing and Wrestling, Band Concerts and Vaudeville Now On.

The bouts pulled off on the after hatch on Monday after-
noon formally opened the entertainment season aboard ship.
Several hundred ofGioers and men watched the events from
every available spot and heartily cheered the contestants.

In the evening a band concert was put on, enlivening the
boys in £ 3 and £ 5. This was followed by a rattling good ser-
ies of vaudeville turns, in which the song-and-dance specialists
had a chance to distinguish themselves.

Tuesday's programme will open with a band concert, 9.15 to
10 and another 3 to 4 p. m. on the after deck, where wrestling
bouts will be held at 12.30. The band plays again at the same
place, from 3 to 4, and in the evening, from 6 to 7, in £ 3 and
E 5. At 7 another programme of variety has been arranged by
the entertainment committee, which includes representatives
^rom the army and navy. The Hatchet will print tiie daily pro-
i^rammes 24 hours in advance.

EAST^t AT SEA

That our first day at sea happened to be Easter Sunday is a
coincidence that will not soon be forgotten by all on board. The
morning dawned beautifully. The air lost its sharpness and
grew balmier.

The religious services on the ship were aU well attended
Thousands met to do honor to Him whose Resurrection Day
was celebrated. Mass was cdd^rated by Chaplain C. of the
Army for the Crew at 9.30 and for the Troops at 10.15 in the
morning. At the main Ships Church Service, at 11 A. M. the mess
Hall £ 3 was crowded and an impressive service of worship was
lead by the Ship Chaplain assisted by Y. M. C. A. Secretaries on
board. The Easter Service for the Ship's Crew was held in
their quarters at 4 P. M. to which the sailors responded wdL

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PAEIS CALM AT GERMAN BOMBARDMENT
PARIS :- Mar. 31 . The latest bombardment of Paris by the Ger-
man Super-gun, in which seventy five were killed and neariy a
hundred wounded when a shell struck a church, failed to ter-
rorize Paris todky. Instead, the dty seethes with anger and
the reaction was one of hot determination to fight to a finish
and seek vengeance for the latest outrage of German frightful-

AGAIN BOMBARDED

PARIS:- April 1. Paris was again bombarded by the long dis-
tance German cannon this morning. Eight dead among
whom are four women, and thirty-seven wounded including
nine women and seven children, were the casualties resulting
from the bombardment today.

FRENCH RESERVES RESIST HUNS

PARIS: March 31st. The battle on the twenty-five mile French
front between Moreuil and Lassigny has been resumed with
great violence, the French War Office announced to-day. The
official communique said that French troops, supported by many
reserves are stubbornly resisting the strong German attacks.

BAKER CHATS WITH THE BOTS
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE: March 31«t
Newton D. Baker, the American Secretary of war, has returned
to American Headquarters this morning. He strolled about in-
cognito conversing with enlisted men.

UNIVERSAL MtLITART TRAINING WINS
WASHINGTON: March 31st. Ultimate adoption of universal
military training as a permanent national policy is definitely
assured, its advocates in Congress declared today following the
test votes in the Senate yesterday.

UNEARTH NEW ENEMY WIRELESS
BOSTON: March 31st. A mysterious new system of wireless
telegraphy has been used by the German agents in New England
and possibly in Boston, it was learned today following investi-

COUNTER ATTACKS STOP GERMANS

PARIS:- April 1. The battle on the Moreil Lassigny front
continued Uie whole day and extended sixty kilometers, says
the War Office announcement tonight. Tlie German assaults
mtdtiplied in force, were incessant, but French counter-attacks
everywhere stopped the onslaught.

ENGLISH LOSE MORE VILLAGES
LONDON:- April 1. The Germans have captured the villages
of Grivevesnes, Aubvillers, Cantigny, Mesnid, St. Georges, Le
Monchel and Ayencourt, the War Office announced this evening.
All the villages named are in the Montdidier r^on. Heavy
fighting is progressing to the eastward of Ayencourt but the exact
situation is unknown. Besides gaining ground south and south-^
east of Montdidier the Germans made some progress west of
the Avre.

WILD ENTHUSUSM AMONG U. S. SOLDIERS
WASHINGTON:- April 1. Secretary of War Baker reports
according to cables from abroad that Pershing's men threw
their hats into the air like school boys and slapped each other
on the back when they learned that their period of inactivity
was now to be superseded by the prospects of a real fight.

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CAPTAIN EDWIN T. POLLOCK, U. S. N.

Commanding the George Washington from October 1, 1917, to Sep-
tember 29, 1918, was bom in Mt. Gilead, Ohio, October 25, 1870, ap-
pointed to the Naval Academy, May 20, 1887, and commissioned Captain
January 1, 1917.

He served on the New York, flagship of Rear Admiral Sampson, during
the Spanish- American War; on the Ohio as flag-lieutenant of Rear
Admiral Train on the Asiatic Station in 1906, and on many other vessels
in all parts of the world during his sea service of eighteen years and seven
months.

He was in command of the Kearsarge, 1912-13; the Salem, 1913, during
her trip to Gibraltar, 1913, for extensive radio tests.

Commanding the Hancock, 1916-17, he, as Representative of the
United States, received p>ossession of the former Danish West Indies,
and was Acting-Governor until relieved by Rear Admiral Oliver. Also
while in command of the Hancock, he had command of the 4th Convoy
Group of the First Expedition to France in June, 1917. On his return
to the United States he was ordered to conmiand the George Washington.

On the convoy groups under his command over 140,000 troops were
safely transported to France, over 40,000 of the troops being carried on
the Hancock and the George Washington.

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April 2, 1918.

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WHO'S WHO ABOARD SHIP

There are on this voyage three battalions of a technical
Regiment that for several reasons are entitled to more than
casual mention. The men of this Regiment represent the flow-
er of their profession. Nearly all are graduates of colleges and
every State of the Union has given its petaL Their calling has
made the United States known throughout the world of pro-
gress.

Numerically this is the second largest technical Regiment
of our country. It is composed of men who have enlisted for
this branch of the service with this one Regiment as an object-
ive, for the balance of the war. Taken as a whole they are men
who have already found themselves and made a success of life
or else in a fair way are to be classed in this enviable group.
Financially, most have given up more than the Government
would ever expect to repay them. Within one month from the
opening of its Ust, the full quota of men called was exceeded.

Greater than these commendable features and one that stands
above all others, is its esprit de corps. Its pride and faith in its
own organization, pervades these men from privates up. It is
a continuous circle of belief;- the men having implicit ocmfidence
in their immediate officers and these in turn looking up to their
Commanding Officer, the Colonel, with an absolute faith in his
ability, honor and justice. In turn the Colonel views his men
aad is proud of them collectively and individually. It it a situa^
tion that neither wealth nor power can create. Lucky is this
organizatbn that has faith in itself and its leaderl

At the b^inning of our entrance in this war there were
many raiments formed that started with just such elan. Exi-
gencies of war broke up many of these units and in the break-
ing destroyed this feeling for all time. Many friends from the
same community instead of finding themselves side by side, were
scattered to different divisions and otherwise absorbed as far as
individuality went. The effect of this produced a lessened
esprit de corps.

This one organization has stayed intact and for that reason
the word 'lucky' is used advisedly. They will do what they set
out to dol Everyone of us in life accomplishes his end if he is
fired by this same indomitable enthusiasm and faith. We wish
them Godspeed.

There is another important reason in the rigid censorship
•f The Hatchet. You can send it back home as it stands
without any question about it going thru. Had you considered
keeping your copies for this purpose? It's a pretty good way to
tdl them about what happened on the way over.

One year ago next Saturday, we entered the war against
Germany. Ceremonies to make the occasion will take place as
outlined in tomorrow's Hatchet.

In answer to the assertions of many, that was not land that
you saw yesterday but the horizon psurtly obscured in the low
lying mist

BRITISH HOLD; FRENCH ADVANCE; GERMANS LOSE

LONDON : April 2. Violent fighting continued throughout Sun-
day afternoon, and evening in the angle of the Luce Brook and
the Avre Rivers, with varying successes. The Germans renewed
their assaults on the western outskirts of Albert, but were unable
to gain any ground in Serre sector. The British captured 109
German machine guns during Sunday's fighting. The Germans
are still holding all along the line. The villages of Monchd and
Ayencourt, between Moreuil and Lassigny rivers, were reci^tured
by the French. The Germans lost more than 100 prisoners and
14 guns. Official dispatches to the French War Office say a not-
able advance was made by the French in the OruiUers sector,
between Montdidier and Noin. Hard fighting continues along
parts of the Picardy battle front with the German drive halted.
Allied counter thrusts are getting stronger daily with the arri-
val of fresh reserves. German losses are now estimated at 550,
000. Angk> French armies reo^tured much ground on Easter
Sunday together with upwards of 1,000 prisoners.

$500,000 ATLANTIC CITY FIRS

ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY :-April 2. Damage variously
estimated at from three hundred forty thousand dollars to five
hundred thousand dollars was done early today by a fire whidi
destroyed the larger portion of a block. The origin of the fire
has not been determined.

SENATE ASKS FOR WAR PRATERS

WASHINGTON:- April 2. The Senate this afternoon passed
a resohition offered by Senator Gallinger, the Republican
leader, asking the President to set aside a day of prayer for the
success of the war against the Central Powers.

HUNS HURLED BACK AT ALBERT

WASHINGTON:- April 2. On the western outskirts of Albert,
the Teutons made a new effort to dent the British front and
two strong assaults were delivered. Both collapsed under the
grilling fire of the British soldiery. Despite the determination
of the Teutonic thrusts and the recklessness with which the
Germans sacrificed their men, the attackers were unable to
make any progress.

ANGLO-FRENCH THRUST OUSTS GERMANS

PARIS:- April 2. A brilliant counter thrust carried out by Anglo-
French troops has driven the Germans from the village of Hun-
gardensanterre the War Office announced today. The Germans
made a determined effort to capture Grivesnes, north-west of
Montdidier but were thrown out after fierce hand to hand fighting.
Fighting of extreme violence raged Sunday afternoon and last
night north of Montdidier. The Germans made strong assaults
between Montdidier and the Amiens-Perrone road; but all were
smashed by the Allied fighting.

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THE HATCHET

MONSIEUR, THE WLOT

A modest, genial little man, grey haired, blue eyed and
wearing the unifonn of a warrant officer of the French Navy, is
a familiar figure these days, walking B deck, and between
pufts from his jimmy pipe, talking pleasantly to men and
officers*

Monsieur is permanently assigned by the French

Navy to the task of piloting U. S. transports through the dan-
ger zone in the vicinity of French ports.

His two small ribbons, worn on the left breast, represent
honors conferred for distinguished services. The Medaille Mili-
taire was awarded by his government for special efficiency
during his twenty-three years in the Navy. When he had
successfully piloted a 12,000-ton ship into port after being tor-
pedoed at midnight last summer without the loss of a life, he
was honored by being dted in the naval orders and given the
Croix de Guerre.

He is keen, alert, companionable. Those who have had the
fortune to talk with him realize that he typifies the highest
ideals of the sea-faring man, be he of Saxon or of Latin origin.

«a>ONTS»' FOR ALL OP US

The following are prohibited:

1. Gambling.

2. Matches of any kind.

3. Obstructing ladders and passageways.

4. \^ting between enlisted men of the Army and Navy. ,

5. Sleeping on deck.

6. Re-selling articles purchased in the canteen.

7. Carrying on deck, after dark, lighted cigarettes, cigaxs or
pipes,

S. Sitting on outside rail of the ship.

9. Throwing overboard any article that win float.

10. Obstructing ventilator ducts.

11. Spitting on deck.

12. Smoking in berthing compartments.

13. Removing basins from washrooms.

14. Throwing cartons and other rubbish into latrine ttoof^

W^ITTED! PRESSMEN AlID COMPOSITORS

Any man on shipboard who wishes to diare in the novd
experience of helping get out a daily paper at sea, particularly
pressmen and compositors, are asked to report to the Printer's
Office, on 6 Deck, forward.

ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM FOR WEDNESDAY

9.15 A. M. Band concert on Forward Hatch, D Deck.

12.30 P. M. Boxing Bouts, After Hatch, C Deck.

3 -4 P.M. Band Concert, " " C Deck.

6.30 P. M. Band Concert in B 3.

7 P. M. Band Concert in E 4.

7 P. M. Lecture "The French People." in E 3,

7.30 P. M. Vaudeville performance in B 4.

CHIPS FROM THE CHERRT TREE

The Field Desk fever is abating.

Anybody had a hot-water shave yet?

The merriest blade in the War— The Hatcfaetl

In fact, it seems to have the edge on all the rest.

One end cuts and the other knocks, and that's going some.

And before the war is over, we're going to bound the bus-
iness end off the baffled bean of braggart Bill, the Beast of Berlin.

Calm weather continues. The sea is^smooth. No one is
seasick, not even the ship. But watdi her heave her anchor
when the weather gets roughl ^

The bandman who measured his length on dedc idien the
gun went off has been indefinitdy suspended. The Leader ex-
pected B natural, and he made it B flat.

News has just arrived via Radio that oar genial Ship's Ch^-
lain followed the call of the wedding bdls during his last shore
leave. We congratulate the bride on having found a dq>endable
Life Boy in the matrimonial sea.

WHO'S WHO TO PORT AND STARBOARD

It is mighty jolly — this travelling en famiUe, as the French
say. Sister ships floating all round, signals wigwagging back and
forth, hitting up the sign language as lively as a pair o' gossips
in a deaf mute asylum.

But when the reporter for The Hatchet wants to tdl you
right out in print who our nice neighbors are — the Censor jams
on the lid and we're tongue-tied. Take the one-funneled sister
to port, for instance, all we can say is that she was named for
a distinguished American; while the two-funnded party carries
a monicker that smacks of southern Europe. Aft there trails a
high, single-funneled ship whose name begins with a conso-
nant and contains five letters, while the weird lady to starboard,
camouflaged till it looks like a Futurist blueberry pie in swim-
ming, is a tidy little ship with a foreign flavored name that sug-
gests labors ministerial — and joys bucolic.

Now you know 'em all by heart, please respect our confi-
dence. Don't mention 'em, except in whispetsf

ANCHOR, ARROW AND FLEUR DE LIS

The Anchor has always been the sailor's symboL The word
18 akin to 'angle' in its origin. In appearance it is not HiggimjlAf to
the arrowhead, used by scouts as a sign of direction, and the
'fleur de lis', used as the sign for North on the compass since
Marco Polo's time. As both of these qrmbols give rise to a feel-
ing of security in the knowledge they furnish, and turn men's
thoughts homeward, so to men of the sea the anchor signifies
security and rest in the home port.

It appears on the cap devices of all commissioned, warrant
and chief petty officers of the Navy and the Marines and is the
distinguishing mark on the collar device of all line officers of
^the N«vy. p.g,^.^^^ ^y Google

THE HATCHET

Published On The ffigh Seas.

Voh 2.

April 3, 1918.

Number 3.

SB9 WHO'S HERB I

As a second wdl camouflaged and censored introduction to
the next largest unit traveling on this boat, we take pleasure in
having you shake hands with men who have left the foothills of
the Wichita Mountains. They represent the advance oversea
detachment of a division that is bound to make its name in this
war. As a few of its specialties may we mention infantry, ar-
tillery, machine-gun, cavalry, engineering, gas, hand grenades,
radio and signal as part of their tour de force.

There are representative officers of each on board. Almost
one-fourth of these visitors are officers and the balance non-
oonmiissioned and privates. They have all been assigned to
different schools in Prance for final polishing off of metal even
now well burnished. When the large remaining quota arrives
in Prance they will be met by these officers skilled in the last
word of war. Lessons b^:tm under foreign officers back home
in their rolling prairie camp will be riveted by practical ex-
perience.

And what was the past of these men who are now soldiers?
They were drawn from the stock-yards, cities and farms of
the Middle West. Many of the officers were prosperous busi-
ness men of this same section. Some at an early period showed
predilection to military preparedness by being in the old National
Guard. Many of the men are college graduates. All are vol-
unteers, men who enlisted before the draft, save a few of the
latter sent to fill gaps. Their morale is above question.

Are they hardened? Can you imagme any but a rugged
constitution standing this last winter under a tent? Some
mornings they awoke to find inches of snow on bed and floor.
This was no training for a pink teat We are as proud to carry
over a bunch of men like these as Emperor William will be
displeased at meeting them.

PREFERS TRANSPORTS TO PASSENGER SHIPS

One civilian is " in our midst. "

He's entitled to wear a uniform, because he's a veteran of
the Ambulance Service of Prance.

When it came to arrange for his passage, this sagacious
diplomat immediately asked :

"Can I go on a transport?"

And when the Army authorities said "Certainly," he thank-
ed them heartily and hustled his luggage aboard the good old
transport — Shiver-me-timbers.

The Hatchet reporter caught him on B Deck the other day
and asked:

"Why'd you choose a transport instead of a liner?"

" 'Cause it's safer!" was the laconic reply.

As an answer to "why is this paper called The Hatchet" we
give you this sequence: who said, " I can not tell a lie "? Another
paper published by a sister ship is named "The Rail Splitter".

BRITISH TAKE PRISONERS AND GUNS

LONDON,April 3.— Two German counter assaults, delivered
at the point of the Boudier salient between the Luce and the
Avre Rivers, were shattered by British artillery fire, the War
Office reported today.

The Germans lost heavily. Doing the course of fighting in
that sector the British captured fifty prisoners and thirteen
machine guns.

In the Hebuteme sector, near the Northern end of the fight-
ing line the British carried out a successful enterprise, capturing
seventy three more prisonecs. During Monday afternoon the
Germans delivered counter thrusts in that sector but they were
thrown back.

In the sector of Ashieville and HeUebreke, on the West
Flanders front, the British made successful raids.

The War Of tice report indicated that the fighting had died
down on that part of the Picardy front.

This front is shaped like a human head. Prom, Ablaiuze-
ville to Bucquey it cuts the Southwest, making the top of the
head. Prom Bucquey to Albert it extends nearly due south,
forming the forehead. Here is an inward curve, representing
the lower angle of the forehead and then the line extends south-
westward with a sharp angle at Marcelicave forming the nose.
The lips are the two small salients at Moreuil.

The line again extends southwestward to Grivesnes making
the chin and the bottom of the face is represented by the line

through Montdidier towards the Southeast.

_— -^.^ \

BULGARIANS ON WESTERN FRONT

WASHINGTON, April 3.— Bulgarian troops are now fight-
ing on the Western front, Consul-General Murphy today cabled
the State Department from Sofia, forwarding the cable through
the American Legation at Berne. Murphy had previously stat-
ed that he was convinced there are no Bulgarians in Prance
and that the only Bulgarian units now engaged anywhere against
the Entente are now on the Macedonian front.

AIR RAID ON PARIS

PARIS,April3.— German airmen made a raid over Paris eariy
today. Gotha machines, similar to those used over London,
were employed.

The alarm sounded shortly after three o'clock and in forty-
five minutes the recall was given. Gotha aircraft are the larg-
est employed by the enemy.

WHAPS DOING FOR ENTERTAINMENT

Thursday's program of entertaiimient aboard ship begins
with a wrestling match on the after hatch at 12:30. At 3 p. m,
ifye band will give a concert in the same place, and at 6:30 will
pU:y again, in E 3.

At 7 o'clock there will be a grand minstrd show, put on by
members of one of the troop units. *^

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THE HATCHET

KEEPING THE '*SOJJV* IN ««SOLDIBR"

To win wars, we need men, money, munitions and morale.

Government provides the first three. The last is the con-
tribution of many factors.

Among these is an institution which for half a century has
specialized in welfare work among young men, and is now on
active service in the training camps of America and the battle
fronts and billets of Europe.

Representatives of this institution were heartily welcomed
by the troop commander and the ship's officers when they
arrived shortly before sailing, to take up for the first time the
work of the Young Men's Christian Association on U. S. trans-
ports during the period of the war.

Since coming aboard, the "Y" men have been "finding"
themselves. " The work being new, they've had lots to leam of
the ways of the sea and the customs of the navy.

So far, they have distributed among us 25,000 "good-bye"
postcards, and, with the kind assistance of the army officers,
have put 2500 library books into the hands of the men; have
served as aids to the ship's chaplain in religious services, and
have put at the disposal of soldiers and sailors 500 song books,
a portable organ, victrola and records, testaments for Catholic,
Jewish and Protestant worshippers, games, stereopticon and
slides, a quantity of miscellaneous reading material, 24,000
sheets of writing paper and 12,000 envelopes.

.Their personal services have been tendered the Entertain-
ment and Editorial stafEs and their full co-operation with, and
subordination to, army and navy discipline, have been expressed
to the proper authorities. It is their hope that the Red Triangle
win continue to make good, both afloat and ashore.

HERE'S A GOOD TIP, BOTS

In recent foreign newspapers, occasional letters have been
published, written by Prendi soldiers, and to a mild extent cri-
ticising the attitude of the American soldier in Prance. They
are disturbed by the bragging cock-suredness evidenced by our
boys in their own ability to do everything better than anyone
else.

It should be borne in mind by all of us that the country we
are going into is new to us, as is war itself. The French have
been fighting for their own homes for the last three years, en-
during privation and hardship, and are worthy of every consid-
eration. We should carefully avoid wounding their personal
feelings.

We are a nation that has implicit confidence in itself and
proclaims the fact from the roof-tops. Our youth is prone to
show this by arrogance. Bear this in mind and you will get
along better with the strangers whose gates we are ab^ut to enter.

THE FOLLT OP PRACTICAL JOKES

Yesterday a man not adverse to joking himself, did not get
out of his bunk at the accustomed hour. His state room com-
rades thought him feigning sleep. At ten in the morning a sur-
geon was sent for to disprove the idea and found the man un-
conscious. He was removed to Sick Bav during Boat Dri)l.
All practical jokes in serious times (and certainly these are
such} are not only questionable in taste but fraught with dan-
ger.

CHIPS FROM THE CHERRY TREE

Calm weather continues. The sea is smooth. No one is
seasick, not even the ship. But watdi her heave her anchor
when the weather gets roughl

We don't believe half these rumors about immorality among
sailors— but we're growing suspicious at their talk about an
abandoned shipl

Nominations are in order for a new regimental song for
our largest contingent. Well start the bidding with " My Dad's
the Engineer."

Has the fishing season really opened? We noticed the
Officer trailing a riding crop and wondered whether it meant
trolling for bass or fly-casting for trout.

Lots of new folks moving into the neighborhood. Yesterday
our floating population was increased by two sea-faring sisters,
garbed in drab and deep-water camouflage, and wearing the us-
ual rapid-fire jewelry and lots of powder.

One officer would have come a nasty cropper in the lea
scuppers yesterday had it not been for his spurs which became
entangled in a nearby steamer chair. Moral— go wdl hededl

There is enough going on in this big boat to fill a three
ring circus yet there are a lot who can't even get as far as the
side shows!

Someone ought to get after old man Neptune about lifi^ting
up at nij^t. He flashed enough phosphorus the other night to
notify the whole German fleet of our presence.

Speaking of camouflage, why not paint a ship to look like
a Bologna sausage and a loaf of pumpernickel? Fritz would
never ank anything so homelike.

Since the "No Lights" order went into effect, cigars, cigarettes
and matches have organized a Gloom Squad. Only the illuminated
watdi dial is able to put a good face on the matter.

One of the Jackies reported a bark to the south of us
yesterday. And one of the soldiers immediately asked: "Did it
come from a dog-fish? "

COMMUNION MASa

The presence on board of Chaplain C. of the U. S. Army, makes
possible Commtmion Mass for all men of the Catholic faith. The
following hours have been arranged. For troops, on Thursday
and Friday, 6 a.m. in B 3. For crew, Monday, 6 a.m. in F 4. He
will hear confessions in his room, 139, D deck starboard, daily be-
tween one and three P.M.

THE TRANSPORTS

3»

Drifting apart like wild ducks feeding,
The transports cruise each one its way,
Half speed through gentle ocean heaving
Till mates of mom are lost in day.
At setting sun each leaden steamer.
Like startled flock at distant guns.
To guarding cruiser swiftly gathers.
And through the long night darkened runs.

Digitized by VnC D. W. W.

THE HATCHET

Published On The High Seas

Vol. 2.

April 4, 1918.

Nimiber4.

THE BOTS IN BLUB

It's true that they look particularly well in their whites. In
either case they have everywhere found the legend to be true,
"your uniform admits you. ** Certainly none on board have had
less need of a formal introduction than the jaddes. Hundreds
of eyes follow every sailor who passes up and down the decks,
and any one of them who pauses when off watch, whether on
deck or below, very shortly finds himself the center of an in-
terested group of men from other branches of the service.

Much of this delightful popularity is undoubtedly to be
attributed to the very noticeable geniality of the men in khaki
and O. D., but the gentlemanly bearing of the officers and men
of the ship's crew has been the subject of such special remark
as to make it worthy of notice here.

There is one division of the crew however who do need an
introduction to all on passage. Deep in the bo wels of this monster
of the deep, where the engines are throbbing ceaselessly and
the mighty fires are burning fiercely day and night, lives a race
of coal begrimed, strong muscled giants who can not be recog-
nized by the blue or white of their uniforms, as;

"Men who go down to the sea in ships."

But to these invisible "knights of the fire-room" all honor
and credit be given. They're the "men below the guns who do
the work"^~a work whidi is making "Over There" become
"Over Here" to us more and more each day.

However, whether firemen below or the lookout in the
crow's nest, whether of the gun crew forward, or of the electrical
force aft, all the bhie- jackets are proud to be engaged in naval
services for the Homeland, and especially glad that their lot has
fallen on this particular ship of the fleet where the spirit has
grown unceasingly strong and where the associations have
proven to be so ddightfuL

NAUTICAL LOUNGB LIZASDS

The question was asked of the Executive Officer, "How
many life preserving pillows should be allowed on deck to be
used by the men to sit on?

"I should think about 100 would suffice to rest their weaxy
brains, " was his answer.

It is wen to bear in mind that these articles are intended
to help save life and care must be taken not to abuse them.

The Bditorial Staff of this sheet changes from voyage to
voyage; therefore, if you travel in our company continuously, a
frequent change of style will be noticed. Our censorship forbids
mentioning the names of the Bditorial Managers on which The
Hatchet's life depends.

Why not send it in to The Hatchet-if it's good? The contri-
bution box in the ship's postoffice yawns invitingly. And the Y.
M. C. A. boys in 163 have plenty dt white paper and 1000 sharp
lead pencils.

GERMAN ATTACKS REPULSED

PARIS, Amil 4.— The Germans broke the lull on the French
Sector of the Picardy battle front by striking at the French
positions south of Moreiul last night. The attacking forces
were thrown back, the French war office announced last night.
There was only one point where the Teutons were able to gain
a foothold. North of Plemont the Germans gained some ground.
South of Moreiul the Germans made an attack during the night,
but were thrown back, the official communique said. The
The Germans attacted near Rollot, but were repulsed.

HUNS CAPTURE ROUMANIAN OIL INDUSTRT

WASHINGTON, April 4.— Germany has secured control of
Roumania's oil wells for a period of ninety-nine years. A des-
patch to the state department quotes the Ti^che Rundschuau
as publishing a statement that an agreement has been reached
wherd>y Germany secures majority of the output of the Rou-
manian oil wells for this period. The statement declares that
this is in compensation for Germany^s war losses in Roumania,
estimated at one billion dollars. Officials have interpreted this
as indicating that Germany intends to disavow the " No annexa-
tions, no indemnities" pohcy.

OVER 400,000 HAVE ENLISTED

WASHINGTON, April 4.— With 799 acc^ted applicants to
the regular army the United States has passed the 400,000 en-
listment mark since our entrance in the war, the Government
announced today.

UNCLE SAM TO MAKE «<THE^LLIN'S AN» BLOWHTS^'

NEW YORK, April 4.— The United States Government
took over the entire prodution of the Bull Durham Cigarette
factories of the American Tobacco Company in North CSirolina
today, and will ttse the ou^t of the plants for soldiers in
France.

AUSTRIA GRABS A PIECE OP ROUMANU

AMSTERDAM, April 4.— Count Czemin, the Austrian Foreign
Minister, in outlining the terms of the treaty enacted between
Roumania and the Central Powers, stated that the frontier had
been moved to the hills beyond Turn Savereins, says a despatch
from Vienna. The Foreign Minister explains that this st^ was
taken for the defense of the lower Danube, including the Iron Gate

CAUFORNIAN FOR TREASURER OP U. S. RAILROADS

WASHINGTON, April 4.— Angus D. MacDonald, formerly of
California, was today named treasurer of the railrq^ admmis-
tration by director general McAdoo.

WASHINGTON REPORTS ALLIED GAINS

WASHINGTON, April 4.— Two more blows have been struck
by the German against the British and French lines at the south,
without decisive results. East of the Arras, the Kaiser flung his
legions against the British defensive works in the Fampoux
S^^tor, but th^ were hurled back after spirited fighting, leaving
many dead. Tne British captured some prisoners. Just west c?
Noyon the French struck northward against the nank of the
German salient, gaining some ground.

»

THE HATCHET

MAKING OUR OWN MOVIBS

Think we ain't got a "movie" on board this varnished, sea-
going caravan? Just trail up mid-ship and peel your eye down
through that mile-square hole which opens on £ 3, mess from
C deck! Reels on reels of flickerin' fillum!

There you will see everything from custard pie comedy to
a warbling warrior singing "La Paloma" — and that's tra^^y.
You will see, passing in swift succession, boxing bouts, brass
bands, singing sailors, singing soldiers, all sorts of musical
artists, wrestling matches — and considerable smoke. Then
swiftly the scene shifts to a somber group of kneeling men
with a robed priest in their midst. And again, the Great Event,
when all hands "chow." Charlie Chaplin has nothing on the
"chow" scene with its "trafl&c cops" and moiling men.

Then, in the twinkling of an eye, it is a vaudeville stage.
And there on the floor, cross-legged, elbow to elbow with his
men, is the backbone of the troops— our Colonel — just one of
the boys.

There's pathos, too. I found it in the face of a big, whole-
some chap who was gazing into a baby face he had just taken
from a soiled envelope. I remarked that the child must be
very young.

"Yep "said the soldier. "Three weeks old today. Never saw
him, but I've sure got a lot to come home to. "

ARE YOU WORTH IT?

The above is the title of a stirring Editorial in a recent
copy of "The Stars and Stripes," the official weekly newspaper
published at the front by the American Expeditionary Force.
We recommend to our readers the sentiments it expresses
in these words.

It costs the United States $50 a week to mantain each soldier
in France. This is the estimate of Lord Northdiffe. It seems
high, but Lord Northdiffe, through intimate association with
the war and a comprehensive knowledge of America, should
speak authoritativdy. At any rate it is certain that the United
States Army is going to be a mighty expensive one, the most
expensive, undoubtedly, in the fidd. We are better paid, better
fed, and dothed at least as wdl as any other troops. And we
are three thousand miles from our base.

Assuming that the figure is correct, are you, as a soldier, worth
$50 a wedc— one Liberty Bond representing, possibly, a widow's
savings, a school boy's hoard?

War changes the value of everything, money induded. That
you may not have been a "$50 a wedc man" at home does not
indicate that you are not worth that over here.

The answer is that you are worth it if you are doing all
that is expected of you, doing your duty. And this holds whether
you're doing "squads right into line," peeling potatoes on K. P.
or hdping hold a stretch of front line trenches.

The American soldier's duty just now is prindpally to learn
how to fight, to get in trim, and stay in trim. And to do thi^
he must put his mird and his soul into his job and he must not
endanger his physical fitness by excesses.

In the final analysis, it is a personal proposition. It's up to
you. Ask yourself, "Am I worth $50 a week?" And if you can
consdentiously answer yes, you are.

CHIPS

Revolution means progress — ^be it in a nation's politics or
a ship's propeller.

If you want to get a laugh, just have an orderiy page the
gathering for the ship's Butcher. The roar that goes up augun
ill for the Butcher of Berlin, once we get at grips with him*

An issue of one blanket for seven jaddes on the after hatch
yesterday afternoon provoked an impromptu catch-as-catch-can
that lasted half an hour. Casualties: six barked shins and a frac-
tured wrist watch.

One of the stewards dropped a pot of coffee in the after
dining room yesterday. It skidded the length of the floor, and
the loser lurched after it. Then some one threw sand in the
gears by starting "Rolling Down to Rio."

We were earnestly expounding our desire to make The
Hatchet dean and keen the other day, when along came the
Ship's Carpenter and offered us his emery whed. Guess when
the cavities yawn in the forms just before press time we'll call
for the dentist.

I've a notion that the ocean has a motion. Haven't you?
That the breeze, on the seas brings disease that is new. But a
goblet of champagne-presto! and you're wdl again. Or a lemon
in the face-zippo! How you hit the pace! These are cures you
can employ, when the Ocean takes the "joy" out of "joy-ney,"
me Boy!

WAR ANNIVERSARY CEREMONIES

Plans for Saturday's observance of the anniversary of the
United States entering the war against Germany are going
forward successfully.

Subject to Executive Officer's approval, there will be a com-
petitive drill at the manual of arms between several company
squads, for cash prizes, in the morning. In the afternoon a pro-
gram of special competitive sports will be put on, with cash
prizes for the winners, and in the evening a patriotic review,
with singing of the national hymns of the Allies, will be given
and bria speeches, appropriate to the day will be heard.

SAILORS* UNGO

Floor, deck; stairs, ladder; upstairs, above; downstairs*
bdow; dining room, mess hall: meals, chow; bed, bunk, ham-
mock; retire, turn in; arise, turn out; hospital, sickbay; ahead,
forward; bdund, aft; toilet, head; window, port; wall, bulkhead,
rope or string, Ime; derrick pole, boom; post, stanchion; dentist,
t. h. (tusk hoister;) get ready, stand by; runway, gangway: pail,
bucket (or movable bathtub;) scrub brush, caiyi; overallSp dun-
earees; carpenter, chips; dectridan, sparks; ship policeman, pmsay
fegs; chaplain, sky pilot.

MOTHER GOOSE AT SBA

Sing a song of sisters,
^ven smps at sea,

Semiphoring chattily;
"Tresbien"and"OuiI'

Whmi the night has settledr' ^-^^-^r^Jr>

nhtca"^^
oepi

SOence rules the deep— -m\
'Cause the Hun might catch yoUt O

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THE HATCHET

Published On The High Seas-

Vol- 2.

April 5, 1918.

Number 5.

WHO'S WHO AFT

The happiest bunch on board is that numerous crowd aft*
Inconspicuous by day and invisible by night, they are usually
voiceftd and give evidence of having the best time of their
lives. The brig has yet to see the first one of them, and their
chief failing seems to be a love for "rolling the bones. "

Recruited largely from the cotton and com fields of the
south and middle west, a large percentage of them volunteers,
they are enthusiastic over the part they will have to play in
making the world safe for democracy. Whether their ultimate
objective is the front line trench, for work as sappers or miners^
or some secluded hamlet for road and bridge work, they will
do it cheerfully under officers whom they know and in whom
they have confidence. Soldiers such as these have already ac-
quitted themselves creditably on the battlefield, as well as in the
pick and shovel work which is inseparable from every branch
of the military service. Mr. Roosevelt might testify to what they
did at £1 Caney, and the Mexicans to their valor at CarizaL

There is a longing in the hearts of many of them to wear
the insignia of the engineers corps.

The four senior sergeants of the organization are old sol-
diers who have seen many years of service in camp and field,
both in America and in the Philippines. Their preference is for
the fighting line, but they are good soldiers and the commission-
ed officers testify they are invaluable. The other enlisted men,
brought from civilian life, have become inured to out-of-door life
by being brought from southern homes to a cold northern cUm-
ate where they passed one of the severest winters in years,
housed in tents. Through it all they kept cheerful. After six
months of camp duties, they welcomed a change of scene and of
activities.

While the commissioned officers of the outfit have their
predilections, they have been detailed to the work they are on
because of their knowledge of the men with whom they have
to deal For all of them military life is quite foreign to their
customary vocations.

It is the firm belief of the organization that armed with
pitchfork and shovel they will be of vital aid to the army that
carries the grenades and guns.

m MEMORIAM

Memorial services for Private Bradford, who died at sea were
held in £ 3 yesterday afternoon. All his company mates were
present. The Regimental Band played appropriate hymns, a
male quartet sang, and the company Captain and Chaplin spoke
a few fitting words. The Colonel commanding the troops attended.

The Bditors are deeply touched at the words of praise show-
ered in today's Contribution Box— also for the 5-cent piece
someone slipped in. This raises by 400 per cent the going rate
of ''a penny for your thoughts. "

GERMAN DRIVE DEFINITELT CHECKED

LONDON, April 5.— The lull continues on the British sec-
tor of the great Picardy battle Une.

The British war office in its announcement today reported
only artillery activity at some points on the west Flanders front.

There was some hostile shelling on the Menin Road and in
the Passchendaele district, said the official statement.

There is no change in the general situation and it is daily
becoming more evident that the German drive has been definite-
ly checked. Despite stormy weather, allied airmen are active
along the ninety mile front. Many German airplanes are being
shot down where observations are being carried out in all the
sectors back of the German front.

A considerable force of German troops has been massed
along the Southern edge of Aheir salient and the next big Ger-
man offort evidently will be made against the Paris-Amiens-
Calais Railroad.

FRENCH RAH) YIELDS PRISONERS AND GUNS

PARIS, April 5.— Increasing violence marks the artillery duel
on the Picardy battle front north of Montdidier, according to
the official communique. On the Aisne River front, northwest
of Rheims, in the Chami)agne, and on the left bank of the
Meuse river, Verdun front, the French entered German trenches
capturing thirty prisoners and two rapid fire guns. The Germans
tried to raid French trenches in Avooourt Wood and north of
St. Die but were repulsed.

ANNOUNCE TERMS OP THIRD LIBERT7 LOAN

WASHINGTON, April 5.— The third Liberty Loan bonds
win be dated from May 9, and the issue will mature in ten years,
the Treasury department announced. The first coupons will be
payable on September 15, 1918, for one hundred twenty-nine
days, after which the interest will be payable semi-annually on
March 15 and September 15. The bonds are not convertible and
are not subject to call for redemption before maturity.

BRAZILIAN WARSHIPS JOIN ALLIED FLEET

LONDON, April 5.— The naval forces of the Allies in Euro-
pean waters will shortly be reinforced by a number of Brazilian
warships. The admiralty has allowed this information to be
made public, but no information is given as to the size of the
squadron nor the work it will do. It is supposed, however, that
the Brazilian men-of-war win be used for anti-submarine duty
and for guarding merchant ships.

HIGHEST BELGIAN HONOR FOR FERSHINO

WASHINGTON, April 5.— General Pershing has been award-
ed the Grand Cross of the Order of Leapoldrtii^hifi^atiorder
Bdgium can bestow. Digitized by '

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'G?)«gle

THE HATCHET

nfTRODUCING **TH£ CARPENTER'S GANG*'

Had a talk with "Chips" last night.

You all know "Chips," of course, the Ship's Carpenter.

He's the Guy you 'phone to when the water doesn't run or
the door-knob's off or your porthole paint's a-peefing or a deck
splinter trips you or a plugged ventilator threatens asphyxiation
or a cracked washbowl bisects your matitutinal wash-up or the
mess table slips its moorixigs and makes yours a Movable Feast.

"Chips" proved to be a good friend of The Hatchet— natur-
ally. And he unbosomed his neatly-buttoned soul toThdHatchet's
emissary and told him his Troubles-with a smile. A genial, frank
and wholesome smile-the kind that showed the Man, warm,
human, alert, responsive.

Beyond that, the Censor says "Thou Shalt Not" when it
comes to naming the gentleman.

Did you ever stop to think, fellow-floaters, that if you took
the boilers and engines, the electrical equipment and the ordnance
out of this immense craft, that everything that's left would be
"up to" the Department of Construction and Rq>air— otherwise
known to the Jackies as "The Carpeiiter's Gang"?

The hull itself and all that therein is and every blooming
bit of material equipment pertaining to the craft is under the
direct jurisdiction of the C. & R.

Twenty-seven men comprise the present muster rolL It is
this small force, aided by a small detail from the troops, that
does this important work.

The Department includes the Carpenter and he has three
Chief Carpenter's Mates— one an Assistant to the C, one in
charge of the metal workers and the other of the woodworkers,
including painters. Under the metal workers come the ship-
fitters, first and second dass; plumbers and fitters, all first class;
blacksmiths, first and second dass; and the woodworkers, div-
ided ihto first, second and third class petty officers, shipwrights
and painters.

These men are charged with the upkeep and the safe and
usable condition of the hull itself, dedcs, bulkheads, masts —
in fact, every tangible portion of the craft. They take sound-
ings every hour during the night and day, to see if there is
water in the hold; keep the fire and ventilating systems in con-
dition; look out for the life saving appsu^tus, shore up the bal-
last of steel billets, see to the portholes— even the daily job of
dosing them is "wished on to" the versatile C. & R.

In short, if you don't like the complexion of your stateroom
ceiling or your wardrobe drawer shows signs of sticking doser
than a brother — send for "Chips."

His middle name's Trouble. From ked to trudc, from
stem to stem, he's the Best Little Fixer on the ship.

TRANS-SIBERIAN RAILWAY NOT CAPTURED— YET

LONDON, April 5. — The Bolshevik Commissioner of Foreign
Affairs today denied the recent report that the Trans-Siberian
Railway was in danger of falling into the hands of armed pris-
oners. The report added that all prisoners in Siberia between
Vladivostock and the front are unarmed.

CHIPS

Collision Drill yesterday at one. By skillful manoeuvring we
escaped the floating barber-pole to port by a dose shave.

Now the Government has taken over the Durham tobacco
business, no one but Unde Samll be expected to "throw the BtdL"

The Corporal says: "The Hatchet is a damn fine paper but
should be called 'The Penknife' because it can be folded up
and put in the pocket. "

Here's a little encouragement for the Censor. We've got our
whereabouts so successfully camouflaged, they're betting even
money among the Senegambian brethren as to whether we're
on the Atlantic or the Pacific.

One of the Jackies, grumbling at his apparently poor pros-
pects for promotion, said he'd been told he'd rise very fast, once
he enlisted. "I been in a year come May," he said, "an' I'm still
buttonin' me trousers east-and-west, 'stead of north-and-south."

With a Picture Puzzle to th' left of us, an' a Blueberry Pie
to th' right, I'm wonderin' what the chances are, if a U-boat
heaves in sight. Will the hungry Hun unlimber a gun, and take
a stab at the Pie? Will he scratdi his bean at the novd scene and
give th' Puzzle a try? I ain't aworryin' a bit, me mates, at what
the Hun may do. The Hatchet ship'll be on the job, and cut
that Sub in two.

FOR SATURDAY'S OBSERVANCE

Plans have been perfected for the observance of our first
anniversary on entering the war, which comes tomorrow.

At sharp noon, a bugle will be sounded. Every man on
board, no matter where or how employed, is expected to stand
at "Attention" for one minute, during which his thoughts will
naturally dwell upon the seriousness of the Declaration that
was made a year ago.

Other features of the program include an dimination drill
at the manual of arms, to be hdd on the after hatch at 10:30
for prizes of $5, $3, $2 and $1; special sports on the after hatch
at 12:30 for cash prizes; at one o'dock band concert on the
forward hatch, and another at three on the after hatch.

At 6:30 a band concert in B 3 will be followed by a patriotic
review, featuring the singing of the national airs of the Allied
Nations by all hands, and the display of their national emblems.

The Captain of the ship and the Colond commanding the
troops have kindly consented to make brief addresses, bringing
to an impressive dose an tmforgetable day.

MOTHER GOOSE AT SEA

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Neptune had a Uttle Roll
Its Motions were unpleasant;
But everywhere old Nep did go,
The Roll was always present.

It followed us to sea one day.

The tricks it played were scurvy;

It turned the Sailors light and g^^— t

The Soldiers iCAJin-X8(fo|ed by vjjOOQIC

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WAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION

April 6, 1917 — ^April 6, 1918
Published at Sea

Now» therefore, I, Woodrow Wilton, President of the United
States of America, do hereby proclaim that a state of war
exists between the Imperial German Government; and
I do earnestly appeal to all American citizens that
they, in loyal devotion to their country, dedi^
cated from its foundation to the principles
of liberty and justice, uphold the laws
of the land, and give undivided
support to those measures
adopted for prosecuting
the war to a success-
ful issue.

SSBR

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THE HATCHET

A FRENCHMAITS TRIBUTE

Je ne veux pas laisser passer ce glorieux aoniversaire sans
vous dire combien nous apprecion en France le concours sans
limit que les Etats-Unis apportente dans cette lutte sanglante
pour le Droit et la Civilisation.

J'admire vos transports de troupes qui envoient les soldats
americaines au-dela des mers, sans aucun repos et avec le plus
grand mepris des sous-marins Boches.

J'admire le moral deve de vos soldats et je suis fier de
servir a bord des navires de la marine des Etats-Unis.

Un 'Loup de Mer' francais.
Translatiim into Enfijish

I cannot let this glorious birthday pass without telling you
how much we appreciate in France the botmdless help which the
United States brings tis during this bloody struggle for Right
and Civilization.

I admire your transports which carry American soldiers

over there without any rest and with the greatest contempt of

U-boat. I admire the high spirits of your soldiers and I am

proud of being on duty on board the ships of the U. S. Navy.

A French 'Sea-wolf*.

A TRILOGY OF PATRIOTISM

"I am a young man and today is my day. To our mother
America, I say: "You need mel I am yours! Do as you wishi

How strange the past seems! So little have I given. Always
have I asked; more scrupulous about my rights than my duties.
This is my exalted moment! That which I do today is with self
efiacement. I ask nothing but the privilege of serving. I rejoice
to partake of the holy spirit with which America has gone into
this war. I am not afraid.

"I am the young man's mother. Today is mine of consecra-
tion. He is my treasure! I gave him life and through him now I
pour out my soul to my country and my God.

My love for him is no less because I gave him freely to the
service. I give him no less whole-heartedly even though heavy
of heart. My love follows across the seas. To a sacred cause I
give the tribute of a sacred love."

*'I am the young man's father and today is my day — a day
of restitution. All that I have comes from America. She has
asked little in return. Now she calls on me to lend my son, that
the liberty I have enjoyed may not perish. I will repay! I give
what I hold most dear. My love for my son is great so the more
worthy is the giving.

As the young man speaks, as the mother speaks and as
the father, so say we aU! Now we're ready! We report for duty.

SUNDAY SERVICES

9:30 a.m., Mass for the Crew, in F4.
10:15a.m., Mass for the Troops, in E3.
11:00 a.m.. Ship's Services, for the Troops, E3.
IKX) p.m.. Services for the Troops aft, in F6.
4.-00 p.m.. Services for the Crew, in F4.
7M p.m., Singing, in £3.

THE DAY WE COMMEMORATE

Now that we are fairly launched on our mission of eman-
cipation and our "lit>erating lance goes flaming on the way to
France", it is well for the whole ship's company to give pause
to the day's occupations and reflect upon the significance of
what our country undertook one year ago today and what she
has accomplished.

Elsewhere we print a scant half dozen achievements. These
are conunon property, arresting the eyes of the World. Would
we could tell of all our new-bom Army, all our alert Navy have
done these past months. These are State secrets, and cannot
be revealed. But, in the men all about us we can guage the
splendid spirit actuating both arms of the Service. And to see,
is to know that we are, indeed, an indivisible Nation, faring
forth, shoulder to shoulder, eyes alight, hearts aflame, to an
even higher place in the splendid Sisterhood of Freedom.

FRENCH REPULSE RENEWED GERMAN ASSAULTS

PARIS, April 6. — A series of brilliant successes have crowned
French arms in the French fighting which broke out in the bat-
tle of Picardy, yesterday when the Germans renewed their drive.

The Frenoi War Oflfice announced today that the Germans
have been driven from Avicourt Wood, north of Moreuil and
and west of Mailly.

Southeast of Grivesnea the French delivered powerful
counter artacks which gave them possession of Staign Farm.
The Germans tried desperately to re-capture it but failed.

Hard blows were struck by the French in the sector of
Epinette Wood, six hundred meters north of Orvillers and the
Germans were driven from the greater part of the Wood.

North of Montrenaud the French extended their lines, press-
ing back the Germans.

The Germans used 180,000 men in their attacks, about
84,000 of them fresh troops.

Captured orders show that the German objective yesterday
was the Amiens-Clermont Railroad but they were unable to
carry out their plans in the face of the French resistance.

ENEMY ATTACKS BUT THE BRITISH HOLD

LONDON, April 6— Violent fighting raged throughout Thurs-
day afternoon and tmtil a late hour last night between the
Somme River and the Luce, \he War Office announced toda^f .
The Germans employed strong forces in the renewal of their
assaults in the mighty Picardy battle and pressed home their
attacks with determination. All of the assaults were brilliantly
repulsed by the gallant British soldiery, except at one position
in the sector of Villers-Britienneux uie British were pressed
back a short distance but held the villiage.

Villers-Britienneaux is ten miles due east of Amiens.

North of the Sonune the German artillery was active,
especially in the sector of Bucquoy and the Scarpe Rivers.

Between the Somme and Luce, heavy fighting continued
Thursday afternoon and evening until a late nour, the official
statement said.

UNCLE SAM TO BUILD FREIGHT CARS

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WASHINGTON, April 6.— The United States will involve
$450,000,000 in freight car equipment in the fight to defeat
the Kaiser. This was indicated today when the purchasing
program of the United States Railroad Administration was
positively agreed upon after conferences^^with the leading
freight car builders of the country.^ed by VrrOOQ IC

THE HATCHET

SOME SHOW, MATETl

You-all white warlike vaudevUlians go lay down behind the
stove. And why? Because the colored "cabaret" in P 3 mess
last night leaves you no room elsewhere. Go, for "Aft" now
holds the front-line trenches.

Never has £ 4o^ess held a bigger crowd — it couldn't without
moving the bulkheads. Neither could it have contained more
noise nor more of the real spirit of this ship— nor more smoke.

Promptly at ??? the performers appeared. Divided fifty-
fifty as r^:ards talent they battled for the honors. There was
on the one side the "Shoot the Buck" quartette and accessories
and there was on the other side the "African Pool" foursome
and its retinue.

But over and above all-absotively alone-was the Corporal-a
peerless performer, as black as a hole, as white as any of us.
The Corporal was a business man too; for when a coin from the
freehanded throng clinked upon the stage there was no more
show a-tall till the coin was garnered.

First it was the " Shoot the Buck " faction in the ascendancy;
then it was the "African Pool" troup— or the Cofporal. But it
all ended with a fifty-fifty split of the honors-and of the hatftd
of real money contributed by the enthusiastic audience.

All in all it was the best yet. And, too, it was the one thing
heretofore missing to dnch tiie argument that this good bark is
freighted with an all- American outfit gone to war. For an army
gone to war without its colored men is like a sailor gone to sea
without his compass.

mUTART MAKERS OF MARTIAL MUSIC

In thanking the Band Master and each member of his or-
ganization. The Hatchet but expresses in print the general feel-
ing of appreciation of them both by Army and Navy on this
ship.

This band which is a part of the technical battalions we are
now carrying, made themselves in three days. Finding that
twenty-two band instruments could be had from the Quarter-
master's Department in Philadelphia they quickly seized upon
them. Three days later they made public celebration by play-
ing the Star Spangled Banner in front of Headquarters of their
camp. Since that time, five months ago, they have improved to
the ejctent that no one now could accuse them of being ama-
teurs. We can say of them as we do of the Ford cars, they are
rattling good! Seriously we are delighted to have them witii us.

KEEP TO THE RIGHT

May I be so bold as to suggest that every issue of The
Hatchet carry the slogan "Keep to The Right."

My work takes me to every yard of the ship, and the con-
fusion caused by our human cargo zigzagging their courses is
indescribable.

Please, Oh! Please Soldiers and Sailors of Uncle Sam,
"Keep to the Right" when you move.

E-I-C Dept.

Ships that pass in the day have to "show us." This
nautical caravan is very much Missouri.

CHIPS

With a plate of sauerkraut under his nose, the Corporal
roared: "We must be nearing Germany, I smell it!"

Mighty fine business, these setting-up exercises on deck.
That's one of the few blessings of War— the upset of the Worid
has meant the setting up of many a slouch and sluggard.

"One good turn deserves another," murmured the Port Pro-
peller to the Starboard, as she lazily stirred up the brine to the
tune of 55 a minute. "Yes," answered her sister blade, churning
the wave in like tempo, "but it's fuimy, with all the weapons
aboard, that we're the only revolvers that seem to be doing any-
thing." Whereupon they quietly resumed their dynamic duet
and Peace brooded over the deep.

Man wants but little here on board, nor is he hard to please;
some daily Chow, a bunk at night and smooth, unruffled seas, a
pipe, cigar or cigarette, a book to dawdle through, a Pal to spin
some funny yams, a chantey-singing Crew; a Band to play him
Lullabies, a Barber with his pole, a Doctor for his stomach and
a Chaplain for his soul; a daily paper, filled with news, some guns,
to "turn the trick," a life Prroerver filled with-Hope, a Cap'n
who's a Brick. With these few aids, we worry through ^s
Transportorial life, forgetful of the snooping Sub-and also
of The Wife.

ALONG THE RAIL

"Lemme go in the crow's-nest. I got a heye like a heai^e."

A sad soldier re-reading that last one from HER for the
'nth time?.

B-r-r-r! Gangway to the raiL . . • The fishes have et.

A perspiring sailor swamped with questions.

"Well, you've got what you been cryin' for."

"Get the Hatchet?"

Aft:-"Lookid 'at fo* stacked po'cupinish guaideen angd of
ouahs doin' rings 'round us. Good Criminals! she makes dis
heah ol' jazz boat look like she standin' stilL Please don' go
fah f'om us lil Fritchie."

THE REASON FOR IT

For those men on shipboard who question the necessity in
the Abandon-Ship drill, of going first to quarters before being
again ordered on deck, let this fact be carried in mind: If a call
of this kind came and everyone rushed to the boat to which
he was assigned, the confusion of oountertides of humanity
nmning at cross purposes, added to the excitement of the mom-
ent, would cause a blocking of all narrow passage and compan-
ion ways. You can imagine the result. If you do not get to your
quarters at once, you are imperilling the only method devised
for giving every one on board a chance for his alley. Every
moment you delay or unnecessarily block a passage way, you
personally are imperilling the lives of others. Your own actions
in disobeying rules may drown hundreds. It isn't a nice thought.

MOTHER GOOSE AT SEA

45

Jack be nimble, Jack be quick.

Jack be spry with the printer's stick;

Set four columns o* tjrpe a day %^c>

Or The Hatchet'll slip and cut your pay. I ^^

'1!Pbe great Ijtaxt of iSmedca daK befiitiii tt tl^ Minreme forte of titfyttmantM mib '^ntmib tbtUbntp of monftteir.

JUST A FEW OF THE THINGS UNCLE SAM
HAS DONE DURING HIS FIRST YEAR AT WAR

Spent over Twdve Kllion Dollars on Army and
Navy and other strictly war activities.

Loaned over Three Billion Dollars to the Allies.

Floated two Liberty Loans, totalling Five Billion
Dollars, which the American people oversub*
scribed by Four Billion Dollars.

Raised, armed, equipped and trained an Army of
Five Hundred lliousand men,and regbtered Nine
Million more who are still available for service.

Increased the immediate armed forces on sea and
land to over Two Million men.

YET IN MONEY, MUNITIONS, MEN AND
MORALE UNCLE SAM HAS ONLY BEGUN.

'1E^ tt a nelD camiMrigtt (n t^ age-olb ioar» a straggle in toi^ici^ alt tiftat b^ lobe %!bettg map babe a par

THE HATCHET

Published On The High Seas

VoL 2.

April 7, 1918-

Ntunbery.

AMERICA'S DAT

Gone, gone, forever;

like a rushing wave a year of war

Has burst upon the shore of earthly being

And its last low tones, upon the night air,

Are dying to an echo

And the hosts on this colossal ship sent it merrily upon its
way into oblivion. It was a year of mighty deeds.

The men who stood at attention that one short minute at
high noon, gazing into the Orient where their thoughts con-
verged with the blue sea and the turquois sky, know full well
what they are about. It was a thrilling sixty seconds. Difficult
indeed would it be to imagine an environment that could afford
a more appropiate setting for the occasion than this of ours:
a host of business-like men aboard a giant transport speeding
to the very kernel of the World War.

Prom 12K)1 p. m. until — it makes no never mind what hour
— there was considerable ''evening" fore and aft on this bark.
Promptly at one o'clock three events were staged: after hatch,
elimination drill; starboard, C deck, tug-of-war; port, C deck,
potato race. At the conclusion of these sports they were fol-
lowed by pie-eating contests, three-l^;ged races, and tugs-of-
war. Of course the censor forbids any mention o£ contestants
and winners, consequently the best Tlie Hatchet can do is to
say — and say it loudly — that it was one grand day.

Then in the evening all these things were eclipsed when
the troops and the ship's company massed in £3. It was such a
setting as could not be improved upon to fit the climax of
America's day. A big searchlight flooded the room from high
above the balconies; and every niche and cranny was filled with
smiling faces turned toward a giant flag full in the center of the
searchlight's glare.

The band played many lively airs. Then came the Colonel
of the troops. A thunder of iq>plause greeted him.

When the Tenor sang "Somewhere in France" the tension
went high only to leap upward by bounds when the ship's
Captain came. One look at that unassuming, forceful man,
and every trooper said, "I'm not bothered now."

After the Chaplain's introduction the Captain spoke. His
words were few but forceful. In two short minutes he made
every man understand that so long as he had "wood and coal''
he would continue to haul us toward beloved Prance.

The Colonel, a mighty man any way you take him, brought
every man onto his toes. He is the strong heart ci this htunan
cargo; he is the man we will follow through the Supreme Ex-
perience; he is the man we want to lead us.

The quartette sang "Liberty Bell," to wild applause.

Then the finale: Sok>— "God Save the King;" solo— "The
Marseillaise" in Prench, "America" and "The Star Spangled
Banner" by alL

Lucky men we are that the day found us on the way to
Prance. Por millions less fortunate are still Back There doing
the dull grind from which we are liberated forever.

FIERCE FIGHTING NORTH OF THE SOMMS

LONDON, April 7.— Unofficial advices from the Picardy
front this afternoon dwelt upon the ferocity of the fighting
North of the Somme River where the Germans continue the
attack with force in the Albert sector and the Ancre River
Valley. The Germans are trying to drive forward to the
Amiens railway.

At dawn heavy forces of German troops attacked the Brit-
ish defences of Corbie and Vaire Wood, due East of Amiens.
Furious fighting for height positions has continued. The Ger-
mans are sustaining enormous losses from the British artillery
and machine gun fire. The storming columns were shattered.

Corbie is about eight miles East of Amiens. Vaire Wood
Ues about a mile Southwest of Hamd.

Never in the world's history has there been such con-
centration of men and guns as in the mighty battle of Picardy-
In a single engagement against the Prench the Germans used
nearly 200,000 men while the number of guns in action is now
estimated at ^>proximat^ 30,000 on both sides. Counting the
active fighters, the reinforcements and reserves, it is estimated
that there is dose to 3,000,000 on the ninety mile front.

AMERICANS HELP FRENCH AT MESNIL

PARIS, April 7.— Only artillery actions were reported by
the Prench War Office today but the bombardments along the
Ancre and in the sector of Montchel were said to be excep-
tionally violent. The Germnns attempted to raid trenches in
the sectors of Souzey and Vaux Les Palameix but were driven
out. Vaux Les Palameix is South of Verdun. American troops
are now holding part of the front on the heights of the Mesnil*
which is in the same district.

GEN. FOCH SAYS, ««ALL IS WELL''

WASHINGTON, April 7.— Germans gained a small stream
at Demcourt German gain South Southwest of Albert was
wiped out by thriUing British counter attacks. Again the Prench
captured important German positions. General Poch the Gen-
eralissmo of the Allied armies announced that "All is Wdl."

The German forces are still nine miles from the once ac-
tive Amiens.

AGAIN SHELLING RHEIMS CATHEDRAL

AMSTERDAM April 7.-- German artillery is again shdling
Rheims cathedral, one of the most famous sacred edifices in
Europe. In explanation, the German War Office said that the
bombardment was in retaliation for the shelling of German
shdters in Laon.

UNCLE SAM TO AID MANUFACTURERS

WASHINGTON, April 7.— President Wilson to-day signed
the War Finance Coriwration Bill by which the government will
be able to lend fitumrJAi assistance to industries essential to the

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SHIP SILHOUETTES

Way aft on the boat where the colored troops are qtiartered,
there is a scene strangdy picturesque and mystical in its Hght
and shadows. Every night when darkness (ails the deck over
stem becomes deserted except for black figure of pacing sentry.

Pushing open the screened iron door leading to aft compan-
ion way a faint murky light looms from steep iron stairway.
Half way down,' pause and look I Under the handrail you will be
gazing upon a large, dimly lit room on a further deck below.

The only light near the wall, is shaded, touches the white
hair of an army officer. He is sitting on a camp stool which is
placed on a table. Around him on all sides is a sea <^ colored
faces. The iron bunks which tier the wall three high, give seat-
ing space for some and legs dangle down over edge and the
heads of those beneath. The room darkened and heavy with
smoke is filled with men. Silence is complete except for voice ot
speaker who is telling the story of Joan of Arc. He is speaking
to them in the same way as if teUing a fairy tale to children.

They listen with intentness. Every night this is seen and
the simple history of Prance and her people is gradually being
unfurled to these children of America.

THE SLACKER

Now since we've joined the army, do you think you're doing
right, when you treat the slacker better than the man who has
to fight? If he won't defend his country he isn't worth a ^<^t"ti,
nothing but a nuisance in the eyes c^ Uncle Sam. Prom 18
years to 40, he's supposed to volunteer, and buckle on his arms
with little sign of fear. But you'll find him changing dollars,
playing games, and at the dance; for he'd rather go to hell than
to take a trip to Prance.

We're not supposed to grumble, but we think it mighty
queer that the soldier drinks the water and the slacker gets the
beer. We must always be in quarters rather early in the night
and show up in the morning with otu- faces dean and bright.
But the sladker is a piker, with no one else to please, save the
one-and-forty pounder that he packs around with ease; he is all
for gain and pleasure and for Country takes no chance. But he
ought to go to hell if he doesn't go to Prance.

Let the men who are tmder him bear in mmd their
Colond^s motto: —

"Beaten bade in many a fray,
Newer strength we'll borrow
And where the vanguard rests today
The rear will come tomorrow. "

No photographs are to be taken aboard this ship without
permit of Commanding Officers. Only permit given so far is to
Historian of certain Battalions on board. Any films already
exposed must be submitted for censorhsip to Commanding
Officer.

LOST— On B deck, an officer's maddnaw bdt. Pinder return
to Dentist, stateroom 208.

CEQPS

Sub? Yes-but sublime. Sublime weather, morale, and
horizon.

Wdl, yes, an officer in quarantine does lose some of his dig-
nity when he is driven to accept his breakfast from the end of
a long stick.

Open your ears and shut your eyes and youll hear some-
thing-get wise. War? No~Coney Island. Nothing could be
more like Coney than the uproar of this bark. Some care-
free, happy throng. Everything is here-from the jaze band to
the "Dippy Dip."

Por all vari^^ated junk, the dothes bags that were emptied
out by the colored sailors on aft B. deck Saturday morning for
inspection, showed the navy boys no bit behind the soldier lad
with his barrack-bag. Prench perfumes, violet talc, Fds
Naptha, Police Gazettes, rubber complexion sponges, were
but a few of the miscdlaneous bits <^ odds and ends.

WANTED— A short, serious artide on the ocean itsdf by a
man from the West, viewing it dosdy for the first time.

ALONG THE RAIL

"Wdl, Jack, gimme some news," said the Hatchet reporter
when he met the big topper of Co. — along the raiL

"Tha's what I got," said the topper, "news, news for the
whde world. Been aft, and I got it all figured out. "

"Got what all figured out, " queried the news hound eagerly.

"Tha's it. I got it all figured out how the ocean is k^t full
o'water. Been back there aft, and I saw them pun^mi' it out of
this here ship. "

THE HEAVES

A soldier's head hung over the rail;

No hunger had he and his face was pale.
He thought of his home so far away

And former times when life was gay.
But now he sensed a different f eding

O'er his being dowly stealing,
As if his stomach climbed to throat.

Surdy something got his goatl
He hung to rail with death-like grip.

The deck was wet and feet might dip.
He heaved and heaved with body bent

Then to doctor when almost spent.
To him he told his tale of woe:

"What ails me Doc? You surely know."
He turned to him so full of grieves.

And said : " My boy you've got the heaves. "
[Last two lines of this contribution left Editors gaqnng].

MOTHER GOOSE AT SEA

4S

Bye Baby Bunting, Daddy's gone a-hunting,

Gone to get a Teuton's sidn, iust tb make the baby grin;

Gone to get a hdmet, too, to make the baby langh and ooa

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Published On The ffigh Seas

Vol. 2.

April 8, 1918.

Numbers.

THE ««BLACK GANG''

In the parlance of the sea, they call'em "The Black Gang.
. But, take it from me, they're as merry, as polite as breesy
and as "white** as any other unit on board.

And since they muster nearly that ntmiber, and all have the
attributes of Ward McAllister*s famous dan, I prefer to caU
the £ngineer*s force the Ship's Pour Hundred.

And they're far more necessary to us than any selected
diqne is to Society. For these are the boys that provide the
"steam** in Steamship and put the £*s in SiMsed.

I know because I shook hands with "the Chief *'-a thoughtful
bfowed, easy-mannered gentleman and master of the engineer-
ing art-and with his efficient and forceful assistants; and I put
on borrowed cotton gloves and toboganned from D deck down
a dozen sets of slippery, iron hand-rails-hardly touching toes to
treads-down into the very vitals of this gargantuan serpent of
the sea.

And I saw *em all-the Pour Hundred-busy at their tasks.
Coal-passers in the bunkers, trundling baskets of bituminous to
swaying firemen, aglow in the white light, appeasing the appe-
tite insatiate with high-heaped scoops of fud. This was its di-
gestive apparatus. There were circulation specialists, too,
keqring live steam in hearts and arteries, and muscular sjrstem
sharks, oozing lubricants wherever a pump or shaft or engine
hammered for attention; and nerve nurses, coddling the currents
that mean light and heat and power and inter-communication
between brain and brawn.

And every last one of *em was deani Yes sir, dean as a
8cho61-boy, making his bow at graduation. It may be because
we're steaming slow nowdays, but the fact remains that it would
amaze you, in the black chasm of the furnace-room to see those
bare, muscled arms, flashing white as sea-gulls* wings in a
shadowy canyon. To call 'em the " Black Gang ** is nothing less
thanlibd.

If the ' C & R" Gang are the skin ^)ecia]ists and bone-eetters
as we pointed out the other day— certainly the Engineer's force
are the boys who keep the monster's vitals at work. The fire-
room force, who run into the hundreds, feed the brute; the en-
ginemen keep in motion the machines that move the ship, the
pumps that provide water for the plumbing, fire and steam-
making system, and the power units that transmit to the dyna-
mos; the dectrical station gives us our light, heat and power
our td^hones and our radio service, and the refrigeration plant
that means crisp lettuce at table, ten days out.

And if you still don't bdieve they're dean, read this. I
found it scrawled in dialk on a blackboard, down in the Stj^gian
d^ths, 80 feet bdow A deck.

"There are bright prospects for a bag inspection very

soon. Wash up your dungareesi The men of the 7th

Division are pretty good. But there are a few crumbs

left"

NO RADIO OP nVTBRSST

Two wirdess dispatches— one in Prance from the Eiffd
Tower, the other from Germany, reproducing American news-
paper comment on our first year at war — are the only radio
C^eamings today and are of sudi negligible value as not to
merit publication.

ORDER

1. Beginning Tuesday morning EVERYONE on board is re-
quired to remain oompletdy dressed at all times, day and night.

2. Officers and men will have with them their life bdts and
filled canteens AT ALL TIMES. Canteens must not be emptied
nor shall the water be used for any purpose whatever.

3. Visiting between troops and navy crew, and between
army and navy officers is forbidden except on duty.

4. Any man found with an empty canteen shall be disdplined

5. All troops and crew off duty shall be considered lookouts,
and they shall report anything suspidous to the nearest lookout
station, and shall remain on deck as mudi as possible.

Captain U. S. Navy Commanding.

WATER.

"Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink."

How many on board have any idea where the fresh water
used on board comes from? Thewdl? The water works? Or the
boundless ocean?

The conditions in Prance require this ship to carry enough
fresh water for the boilers as well as for drinking, cooking, etc.
for the entire trip.

As the supply on board is not inexhaustible, it is necessary
to be very economical, and therefore all on board are reminded
that no fresh water is to be wasted, nor is it to be used except
as directed, L e., for cooking, drinking, and for state room use,
where its use must be reduced to the least possible amount.

THE HATCHET

H is for Harbor, the Hope of the trip;
A is the Army that dutters the ship;
T is for Torpedo and Terror at night;
C is the Captain who puts them to flight.
H is the Hatch that mixes the breeze

with the airs of the Tenor who hits the high C's.
£ is for Evening, the Eats and good times;
T is the trouble I've had to write rhymes.
But if you will read the first letters, straight down,
A HATCHET Tl land on the stupidest crown.
But an Axell get me, if I don't quit, I fear,
'Cause the Printer is yelling for *^Copy ", I hear.

MORS ABOUT ABANDON SHIP DRILL

To correct a false impression created by a recent article,
the neoessi^f of returning to quarters is only to familiarise the
men with finding their proper place on deck from sleepk^
quarters bdow.

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SAYINGS OP THE SOLDIBRS
The Fint Coo^* 1>9Jb

Gosh, 18 that the ship we are going on?

Oh boy, isn't this some boatl

They soie do feed fine in the navyl

Gee, but the ocean is nice and smooth to-dac',

I hope it stays this way.
If it doesn't get any rougher than thi8»

I won't get sick.
Gimme a lightl
You can't walk through here.
Keep moving- double up on that Hue.
Cover up that wrist-watch I
'Must be as many officers on this boat as

there are privates.
These sailors sure do have it easy. All they do is

loaf around the deck.
I wish now that I had joined the navy instead o£

the army.

The Next Coopla' Days
G'wan, I don't want any breakfast.
Get up on deck, youll fed better.
Stick in your btmk if you fed bad.
Just wait until we hit some R£ AL roug^ weather^

now the first time I was across— etc
They say there are quite a lot <^ the sailors sea*

sick, too.
Did you eat breakfast this morning?
Hang this Abandon Ship Drill, anyway. What do

they want to pull a fellow out of his bunk for?
Are the port-holes dosed?
Make way for a sick man.
You don't want to eat anything sweet.
You don't want to eat anything sour.
Eat a big meal and you won't fed that way.
Don't eat if you fed funny.
Where can I get a lemon?
I'm glad I didn't join the navy.

MERIT TO DETERMINE PROMOTION

General Pershing axmounces that in the future p rom oti on*
in the over-seas forces will be by the sdective plan. In other
words promotion will be governed entirely by the ability and
fitness of the man. Temporary appointments are i>rovided for
and by this plan minor officers may perform the duties in senior
grades.

Non-commissioned officers are to be digible for a school
being established for applicants for commissions. Privates
must first qualify as non-commissioned officers before being
admitted to the school. From the school men will go as second
lieutenants of replacement divisions. They will ml vacandes
due to casualties and other causes in the fighting forces. There
is to be no limit to the number of second lieutenants so com-
missioned. It is planned to fill vacandes within a combat unit,
one-third from the displacement division and two-thirds trom
within the regiment itself.

Arriving depot battalions will in the future be considered
part of the replacement divisions. Within the replacement
divisions vacandes from the grade of first lieutenant to colond
will be filled by officers recovering from wounds and from those
awaiting assignment.

ALONG THE RAIL

A hot argument between two soldiers regarding the rdative
merits of Rhode Island and Texas.

A corporal in a perspiring search for two men AWOL
nnce Thursday.

The book "A Man's World" much in demand. Deddedly
appropriate literature hereabouts.

Much laughter over a dire tragedy in P 1 last night.
Someone had a vident dream wherein a sub was playing the
prindpal part. When the U-boat had its victim on the mat,
said victim yowled out "God A'lmity! take it off-take it off I"
and awoke to learn the gladsome tidings that he had done
nothing more than to lack the man above him out of bed and
onto Mr. Victim's diest.

Soldier gazing miles into the depths of the ocean—" If they'd
take all the water out from under this boat we'd be so high in
the air we'd freeze to death.

A Private trampling a Major's corns in the mad scramble
to see the pie-eating contest.

Unanimous: Next year well odd>rate the anniversary at home.

Sea sickness is going the way of the fidd desk fever-on
the wane.

The jitney that found its way into the "contribution" at
the ship's post-office is now a small potato. A lieutenant handed
two bits to the cub reporter this morning stating that he wanted
to hdp the Hatchet along. In fact business was getting pretty
good with the cub when the Editor assigned him the job of ex-
plaining our intended meaning when we asked for contributions.
So here goes: Literary contributions are what we want not
monetary. And there you are. The jig is up. Geel ain't it —
to be a cubl

NIX ON THE SOFT STUFVI

The writing of silly sentimental letters to the sddiers in
Prance by women who are not related to them or by so-called
"god-mothers" is under the ban of the military censor. Not
only does the practice dutter the mails, but it also is fuU of
danger to intelUgence regulations. The regulations do not con-
template the squashing of any regular love making cor-
respondence or letters irom rdatives.

SORRY, BOYS, TOO LONG

Space in The Hatchet' is now worth its literary indi in
gold. Pew artides allowed over half odumn. This prohibits
lengthy poems and other MSS. from having a chance. Sorry G. 1.

CHAMPION SHORT DISTANCE CONVERSATION

It happens a thousand times a day— but never at ni^^t:

"Gimme a light."

"SureMikeJ'

" 'Bliged."

"NahtalL"

MOTHER GOOSE AT SEA

Old Mother Hubbard, she sails to our starboard.

And a queer looking dress has she;

I can't tdl, from the pattern, if she's Dudiess or Slattan,

But she surdy looks weird to mel ^

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LIEUT. Q. G.) PAUL F. BLOOMHARDT. CHAPLAIN'S CORPS,
U. S. NAVY

Associate Editor on Vol. I of "The Hatchet," and Managing Editor
of all subsequent volumes.

He was born at Altoona, Penna., January 28, 1888, graduated from
Gettysburg College, 1909, and from Gettysburg Theological Seminary,
1912. He received his degree of Doctor of Philosophy from Johns
Hopkins University, February, 1918. He was appointed Chaplain in
the Navy, December 20, 1917, and his first sea duty was on the George
Washington, where he reported on February 17, 1918, one day before she
sailed on her second trip.

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THE HATCHET

Published On The High Seas

Vol. 2.

April 9, 1918.

Number 9.

BRITISH PR£SS COMMENTS ON WEEK'S WORK

ISLAND OP MALTA, April 9.—The latest expected general
attack has not yet arrived, it is believed, owing to delay of the
Germans in bringing up heavy guns where needed. They will
probably rely mainly on these when next attack is undertaken.
London Times correspondent says prospect that enemy can
create diversions somewhere in France continues to recede.
Germans have hands full in new big salient. They are now in
a less favorable position than they were a week ago.

Enemy infantry division made a number of attempts to
advance along a front of nearly 30 miles. Pightiilg along course
was heavy and enemy showed a great detennination from
early morning until late night fall, infantry trying to get through
our bombardments and machine-gun fire, but were severely re-
pulsed.

Morning Post Correspondent says rQ>eated attacks along
practically our entire front yielded enemy such successful gains
that his position in North Aise has been improved since last
Friday.

MISSOURI SHOWS US

We've heard from 'em — those Westerners who are willing
we should print their Impressions of the Sea. The first to re-
gister is a Missourian. He bursts into verse, as follows:

Byron Up-to-Date

Roll on thou dark and deep blue ocean!
But recently I took the notion
That since you've taken to your breast
These submarines, I'll take my rest
Calm and serene among the hills.
Besides, I'm rather tir^ of thrills.
In earlier days, ere I grew the wiser,
And you beamed kindly on the Kaiser,
I loved you well, but understand
That now I'm partial to the land.
A pond, though small compared to thee.
Is now quite wet enough for me.
Henceforth, if I Should feel I can't
Keep quiet and Museing start to rant-
Ill sing of ponds and creeks and such
That yet am't hampered by the Dutch

Mofal

There's nothing in going to sea
That appeals to a person like me*
Deep sea navigation
Evokes the elation
^A cow might enjoy in a tree.

The Editors regreat that anything has slipped into print that
was not original or proper credit given otherwise. * The Slacker,
in Monday's issue seemed almost too good to be true. We
regret its space tmder the conditions.

Lost: a bunch of keys port side. Return to Sgt. Room 145.

THE FRESIDENPS ANNIVERSART SPEECH

NORDDEICH. GERMANY, April 9.~-(Trans Ocean Press.)
Coomienting on President Wilson's Anniversary War Speech,
the following is published by the New York Tribune— "It
has taken us a year to reach what the President in his an-
niversary speech at Baltimore defines as the moment of utter
disillusionment. In that moment we perceive clearly for the first
time the truth that the only argument Germans will tmder-
stand is the ai^^ument of force. That the only thing they will
respect is power that can crush them. A lengthy editorial con-
eludes "her designs of conquest and domination as we have said
have been apparent from beginning <^ the war but to remove
all doubt, even from honest minds in Germany itself, it was
necessary that events should furnish concrete illustration of
Germany's intentions and propositions."

Conmient of the New York Sun: If in craven or traitor minds
here or abroad, there has been a belief that the United States
might compromise with infractions or strike a perfidious bar-
gain with the betrayers of humanity, it can endure it no longer.
The President has been patient with German statesmanship.
Where his impatience has been misinterpreted, the misinter-
pretation has now been extinguished and the unalterable
decision of the United States to win victory has been made so
dear that not evefti Germany can misunderstand us. The
President's speech is admirable in tone and is broad and big
in its attitude. It is strong, convincing, inspiritiog for our own
people, for our Allies and for our enemy.

SUNDAY SERVICES WERE POPULAR

Religious activities must be numbered among the most
popular attractions aboard. On Sunday, the total attendance
at services amounted to a fuU two-thirds of the entire ship's
company. No little part of the credit for this is due the popu-
lar and eneigetic Ship's Chaplain, who has successfully co-
ordinated the efforts c^ other welfare workers and thrown into
the scale the full weight of his own forceful and winning
personality.

PENVOI

Just as the sun bowled into the western horizon yesterday
our constant sister off port lowered her colors, all the other
ships doing likewise. Then while we watched, she loosed from
her rugged hip a white something draped with Old Glory. It
plunged into the sea. Across the sun-shot waters came the
faint notes of Taps. The ships sailed on. And that was all,
save for the mystery lingering in our minds, and the sun mdt-
ing into the sea's red glare like Egypt's pearls dissolved
in holy wine. > 1

"Pull many a gem of purest ray sereneiOOQlC
The dark, unfathomed caves of ocean bear." "^

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By a Devotee of Dickens on Board

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lanb tieat o ptettp cbatnbentiaib upbraib
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yn )B(etib tiet back too t(ooti to <Ebietitp-tbio*
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lE^t bailp pMsi George 9tm anb Ztmplt iter,
pet t|ioo)B(e to let iti ttliai lie itnfcttabm»
Bun to tfucti ecsstaiKiejt a« tbep miglit gibet
9 ttiitib, 'tin htit 9 come to it fnmi fat.

THE HATCHET SEEMS TO GET ISM

People who sit down to dinner 'o nights and expect to
launch a spirited line of repartee are doomed to disappointment
on this ship. The Hatchet assumes the blame. For that's
the time and place it hews its way into the very foreground of
things. And for at least 15 minutes, conversation is taboo.
The chap who tries to start something, gets only a deaf ear.
Concentration claims every reader, the tmtasted soup grows
old, and it's a case of mental pabulum only, from the top of the
first, to the bottom of the last page.

HERE'S WHERE RUSKIN SLH^FED A COO

Ruskin says there is no action so slight but that it is cap-
able of a certain peculiar dignity. Let us assume that when a
sea-sick soldier flying to the rail at a low devation meets a
major in a swinging doorway, the result will be an exception to
this rule. If there was any dignity in the event as viewed by the
Cub Reporter in the troops quarters this morning, it was certain-
ly a very "peculiar" dignity.

WELL» THET LEFT OUT THE PILSNER, DIDITT THEY

Wa-duh-yuh-mean, Commissary Department, celebrating
the anniversary of our entry into the War against Germany by
a supper of frankfurters and sauerkraut?

It is rumored that our neighbor off starboard has a cargo of
nurses on board. Garoon, bring my glasses!

FAREWELL BROTHER JOEl

The following letter was written to a man on board this
ship by a brother, who is physically unfit for the service.

"Well, brother Joe, you have chosen to do the thing which
I am yet hoping this great good country will call upon me to
do; the thing which every American citizen should do.

"In doing the things you are about to do, do not think of
your life but of what you are offering your life for; a world
peace, wfth worldwide democracy. Think only of the brutality
and evil you will have abolished. Go with a strong hatred of
Prussianism in your heart and remember that in that hatred
you will be justified.

"I hope that I shall be able to meet you in war-battered
Europe and help deliver the blow that will be the undoixig oi
theEIaiser.

"I am glad our dear mother will have at least one son in
that great battle of God's wish for a peaceable and loving people.

"Good-bye, Joe, and good luck.

Your brother, ."

"Brother Joe," who showed the Hatchet reporter this letter
also let him look at a family group— himself, his wife and six
children, the oldest eight, the youngest but a few months. Joe
is thirty-four, a cook down in the bowds of this ship. In civil
life he was what we caU a big man. Is he any smaller now?

ALONG THE RAH.

"Jack, what would you do if a torpedo bumped into us?"
"Wdl, I'd try to see that everybody didn't faint so there
would be somdx>dy to carry me into a life-boat."

Aft: "Hatchet reporter in quest of news. "Has anybody
died among you — that is, anybody lost?"

"Well, sah, w-e-e-e's p'ractiodly all lost;" with a sweeping

gesture toward the horizon "--at least it's a dnch Ah am."

.-n*

"Pack inspection! Alright, let 'er go. This once they ain't
going to put us through a ten mile hike out in the country."

"Is Sunday wash day in the navy or have we gained a day

in time?

"Gwan, them ain't clothes hangin' out; them's signal flags."
"Signal flags, me eye! Who ever saw a signal flag shaped

like a V up-side-down?"

Because we live below water guess the cook thinks we can
catch a fish. If our education was a little better we would try
and join the eilig:ineers and get a square meaL (Contribution
from 'Hungry Mob')

LOST— Pocket book containing $20. CD color leather, three
fold, with advertisement of Fox River Butter Company. Lost
between 6 a. m. and 9 a. m., April 8, in £-5 or £-4. Finder will
kindly deliver to Troops Sergeant Major.

By order of Colond Commanding Troops

MOTHER GOOSE AT SEA

Hey diddle diddle, the fish showed his middle,
The siren began to roar; |

The Soldier Boy laughed to see such sport^ LC
But he put on his Ostermoor. ' ^

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THE HATCHET

Published On The High Seas

Vol. 2.

April lo, 1918.

Number 10.

O, TOU MESS

Passing publicity paysl Paymaster G, who has entire
charge of our mess on board, seemed to think The Hatchet
was implanting the harpoon in a recent squib on sauerkraut.

Our diplomacy? Listen.

" Hello! "—for the editors have a real telephone in the office.

"Yes, we do acknowledge there was some reference to your
department.

"Wait, m consult with my two co-Editors,"

"Yes, it's possible we may change our mind if you care to
send down a sample supper to the staff room tonight. How
about ten o'clock?"

"Yes, a Uttle coffee — some pate de fois gras, caviar or let-
tuce sandwiches — anything light."

Outside or the supper, which was delicious, the officers on
this boat are uproarious in the praise of their mess. Never
was any better and they don't see how it can be done on a dol-
lar a day.

IN WRITING LETTERS

DOITT MENTION

Places from which letters are written.

Prospective operations,

Organization, numbers and movements of troops,

Armament of troops or forts.

Description of, or reference to, defensive works,

Moral or physical condition of troops.

Casualties, except as given on official lists,

Details r^arding supplies.

Effect of enemy fire,

Aircraft and air service,

Criticism of operations or officers or conditions of life.

Criticism of alUes in any way whatever:

DON^ SEND BACK PACKAOBS CONTAININO

Clothing,

Tobacco or cigarettes.

Captured trophies, except enemy's helmets, caps, ntunerals,
badges and buttons.

Any of our own or allied Government property.

Explosives, including shells, grenades, etc., or any part ot
them.

Moving picture films.

DON^ BNCLOSB IN TOUR LBTTBR8

Official papers, orders, maps, etc.

Captured papers, orders, maps, etc.

Any commtmication to any newspaper.

Any photographs or negatives.

Any message hidden by a code or cipher.

Overheard by a Hatchet contributor: "Wouldn't it be great
if one of them French lady marquises or millionaire countesses
would fall in love with me? Then I'd step high, wide and hand-
some back in Bungtown."

ARTILLERY ACTIVITY ONLY.

LYONS, FRANCE, April 10.— There was great activity of
both artilleries at many points on the front north of Montdidier
and between Montdidier and Noyon: There were no infantry
actions. On the left bank of the Oise, intermittent bombard-
ments were reported. The French advanced elements, conform-
ing to orders, withdrew toward positions in the forest of Coucy
and south of the same place and Le Chateau. Enemy troops
constantly submitted to the artillery fire, suffering immense
losses. Northwest of Rheims two enemy Coups de Main failed.
Other German attempts of surprise attacks on the outposts near
the Eparges, in the sector of Reillon north of Bonhomme, were
not any more successful. It was a calm night on the rest of the
front.

FRITZ TO WEAR CELLULOSE UNDERWEAR

NORDDEICH, GERMANY, April 10.— The Norddeutsche
Allgemeine Zeitung reports a new invention by which cellulose
can be manipulated after the same process as in the production
of artificial silk, namely, be subjected to spinning processes of
all kinds without any readjustment of present machines or of
the arrangements employed in the operation. Cellulose thus
treated replaces wool and half -wool and by this a thorough
relief is afforded in case of the clothing difficulties.

TO ASK 950,000,000 FOR CONCRETE SHIPBUILDING

WASHINGTON, April 10.-- ChairmanHurley of theShipping
Board has announced he will ask Congress for an appropriation
of $50,000,000 for development of concrete ship building, the
plan being to establish five government ship-building plants^
two on the Pacific and three on the Atlantic coasts.

BOLO PASHA MUST DIE

NORDDEICH, GERMANY, April 10.— Application for the
pardon of Bolo Pasha, who was condemned to death on the
grounds of false documents, has been refused by Poincaire.
The sentence of the court martial is to be executed shortly.

ALONG THE RAIL

First Fatigue to Second Fatigue: "Hello, Billl You working
your way across, too?

"Lil fishes you all bettah keep yo' peh'soopes out o* sight.
Fust thing you all know a gunnah'U bounce a bullet offn yo
backbone."

"We must be getting into the mountains."

"Gee whiz! It was crowded enough before, but this new fad
of carrying them with you makes it fierce."

' ' So, this is the 2kme! Well, I hope it 'tisn't subs that's making
it htunp up this way."

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THE HATCHET

ANOTHER WESTERNER'S COMMENT

The Westerner is used to vast spaces. The rolling prairies
have a fascination of their own; the desert lure is something
yet undefinable and the rugged Rockies forever stand bold and
majestic, symbolic of nattu-e's grandeur.

The ocean presents a different type of vastness. It has a
subtle restlessness. The man used to vastitude all his life,
scans the sea with increasing amazement at the bigness of it all.

The myriad colors of the water, the foam when the waves
run high, and the spirited, tireless way the ocean battles with
the ship, and everylJiing connected with the deep, are new. If
romantically inclined, he meditates on all the Atlantic has seen
and done since time began. But despite the wonders of the sea
there always comes to the Westerner as he gazes from the deck,
m mirage, enclosing in its ethereal vision the sweetest place,
"Somewhere in the West." To quote Robert Service:

"The Freshness, the Freedom, the Famesst
Oh, God! how I'm stuck on it alll "

DRIFTWOOD

The burning question of the hour to those aboard this
transport is not, as one might readily imagine, the question of
the German offensive on the Western front, nor even the sus-
ceptibility of French womankind to the dashing Sammy, nor the
number of mosquitoes in Jersey City. The question is: Who
lit the first cigarette on deck this morning?

The quartette of a certain unit aboard could do no better
than go on the vaudeville stage at the end of the war. In fact
there is more real talent along theatrical and musical lines on
the ship than on many circuits in the larger cities.

It may sound strange, but there's a ycnxng corporal on the
transport, who knows almost as much about oil as John D.
Rockefeller or Harry Sinclair and his checking account in the
bank "back home" cannot be sneered at.

Said a man from a large dty-well call it Bingville-" I used
to get up early in the morning to read the Daily Squash, but
never was so keen about reading a paper as I am in getting hold
of the Hatchet every day." A man of excellent judgment.

"I'm from Frozen Coyote in the West and I'm a bad man,"
announced a wicked looking sergeant on "C" deck, "but I am
not yet rough enough to carry matches."

There is one thing to be thankful for. Captain Kidd and
Blud[)eard and other artists of the piratical line of endeavor
are dead.

JUST A GLIMPSE

Seen and heard all at once: Baseball on B deck, quoits on
A deck, band concerts on after hatch, wrestling on forward
hatch, rough-and-tumble in the scuppers by high-spirited Jack-
ies, and a solemn memorial service in £ 3, by the members of a
technical company for one of their comrades who has answered
the final roll-call.

Watching the vast expanses scudpast: " Un'erstand, Barney
Oldfield has gone down in the engine room."

CHIPS

The editors take pleasure in announcing that the author
of the sonnet "To Mr. Samuel Weller," printed in yesterday's
Hatchet, is Roger Searle, a young Califomian now serving with
one of the technical units on board. It is seldom that an original
contribution of such exceptional Hterary merit reaches us and
we fed complimented in being the medium for its publication.

A man's most valuable assets in life are the facts, not the
opinions, at his command. Be a constant student of the former
and refrain from empty bleatings of the latter, and your success
in any line is assured.

Suggested song for chorus singing while breasting the briny
in search of succor:

Pack all your troubles in your old life bdt

And float, boys, float:
When they hit the water all your troubles melt —

Float, just like a boat.
What's the use of worrying,

Will the Kaiser get your goat? NO!
Pack up your troubles in your old life belt

And float, float, floatl

Drain all the bubbles from your old canteen

And swim, boys, swim.
Knocked into the ocean by a submarine,

Hit it with a hymn.
What's the use of getting blue?

You've got to keep in trim. So
Cool off vour temper with a sea shampoo

And swim, swim, swim.

RESULTS

As old as the Want Ad itself is the boasting of publishers
that their particular brand of Want Ads PAY. But the Hatchet
is a demure daily which, like John Alden, is reluctant to speak
for itself. So we shall let one of our customers speak for us:
Dear Editor, The Hatchet:

Yesterday I advertised in the Hatchet that my Mackinaw
belt was lost. As a direct result of the go-get-'em powers of
your periodical I am now holding more Mackinaw belts than
any supply seigeant in the Army. I took one dose of your
famous Want Ads and now I'm all bound round with Mackinaw
belts. How much do you want for a page? I'm contemplating

a bargain sale.

Yours,
Lieutenant

CAN THE CHATTER, JACKl

Why can't our good friends, the jackies, soft-pedal on the
conversation in the D deck passageways at G. a. m. every day?
All through the night, when changing watch, they turn these
thoroughfares into conversational bowling alleys, putting over
the loud talk so successfully that stateroom sleep flies out of
the window.

MOTHER GOOSE AT SEA

Little Boy Blue, come blow your horn
And show me the way a Life Bdt's worn;
Fasten my Mattress fore-and-aft
And sing me to sleep on a bobbing raft.

3le

54

THE HATCHET

Published On The High Seas

Vol. 2.

April II, 1918.

Ntunber ii.

THB PORS-PEAK

Mark Twain-or was it Tom Sawyer?— discovered through
the mediiiTn of a high board-fence that in order to make a man
oover a thing, it is only necessary to make the thing difficult to
attain. So, the fore-peak of this ship— that region up forward
where the port side meets the starboard-being difficult to attain,
I take it to be coveted; and well may it be, for the triangular
peak of this bark is all very interesting. The Hatchet divulges
fredy, beginning at the bottom — and though that doesn't mean
quite the bottom of the ocean it verges on that leveL

The chin, so to say, of the fore-peak, constitutes the fore-
most part of the hold. And that's the only accurate statement I'm
going to make about it because that's all I have. However, just
as a suggestion, it might better be called "hole;" for a hole can
get blacker than any other common noun. The sailors told this
truthful narrator that when any attempt is made to let light
into that darksome place the reverse is achieved, because as
soon as the smallest crack is opened the glutinous blackness
squirts out and gets into all the gangways and alleys from stem
to stem. I strongly suspect that's where they get that stuft we
flounder in when we venture abroad at night.

Somewhere above the hold (not to make it dear for any
analytical Germans) are the gear lockers. I expected to see some-
thing like the inside of a transmission case; but "gear" at sea
is rope and tackle. The place looked like I imagine a well-ap-
pointed sewing basket would look under a strong microscope.

The captain of the hold sat on a 300-pound devis and told
me of the "fore-peak" tanks. I sat on a coil of six-inch rope and
listened— and took his word. The tanks are down in the hold.

There is the three-cornered paint locker with its barrds
and pots of varied colors. The most remarkable thing about this
odorous shop is its spotless deanliness. When one sees all those
open barrels of pigment jostled by the seas, he wonders how
the smiling lad in charge keeps it from fairly dripping from
the ceiling.

Along somewhere about sea-levd is the sailmaker's shop—
a sort of magnified tailoring emporitun where this somber
canvas-garnished mermaid gets her mending done. Among its
accessories is a sewing machine the size of a steam hammer.

Above these things, one sees the light — and the dark way
of the transgressor. For the "brig" is there, the high sea's
domicile for the incorrigible, the isolated abode of 'Jack Tar
home from a breach of the Artides of War.

It is said that when a sister ship was sunk recently, the
men in the brig abandoned ship without even so much as a wet-
ting. Methinks I'll contrive a sojourn in the peak of the gal-
lant fo'cas'tle.

Atop the fore-peak, bristling under the sun or riding fore
most into the gale, is that coveted spot, the fore-peak lookout.
There is nothing between that sturdy nub of sted and Prance
save miles and water. And they are fast dwindling as the days
go by. We'll soon be there, Joan of Arc And flien —

yui sait?

ENEMT ATTACKS AND BRITISH YIELD GROUND

POLDHU, ENGLAND, April, 11.— North of Armentiers the
enemy's assault has pressed our tioops back to thdine of the
Waetschaets.

At Messines Ridge and Plo^^steerdt, bodies of German in-
fantry who had forced their way into Messines were driven out
this morning by a counter attack.

A FLEA FOR THE OLD ENGLAND

By Roftr Searle
God save thee, Britain, from this evil chance:
They say again the old shall be no more.
The men abroad, who shidd you from the war.
Painting at heart, eye each day's news askance.
Are you preserving for them far in Prance
A countx^side as peaceful as before?
Blows Ripon's horn of centuries a score?
Does Hdston keep her Puny Day and dance?
Rash bards of change, no andent cult would do
In their barbaric rites what you conspire.
Do moss-grown ruins argue naught bttt new
And constant devastations, axe and fire?
Shall parasitic beauty fed vour blade—
And then the tree, to build the bark of trade?

REQUEST TO MEN OP TALE

If they will send their name and dass to Historian, The
Hatchet, these will be forwarded with 2d volume of the paper to
Yale Altmmi News. It would seem to be a good idea for other col-
lie graduates to follow, using the notice boards for posting of
names.

Men of Brown, send your names, too. — Another Editor.

WHAT THE7 WERE AND WHAT THET ARE

Almost all former German vessels now in the American
Navy have been given new names. Secretary Danids issued an
order changing t£e names of twdve ships. Here's what th^
were and what Unde Sam has changed them to: Vaterland,
Leviathan; Kronprinzessin Cedle, Mount Vernon; Kaiser
Wilhdmll, Agamemnon; Amerika, America; Hamburg, Powhatan;
Grosser Kurturst, Aeolus; Koenig William II, Madawaska;
Neckar, Antigone; Rhein, Susquehanna; Prinzess Irene, Poca-
hontas; Prederick der Grosse, Huron; Barbarossa, Mercury;
PrinceEitd Prdderich, DeKalb; Kronprinz Wilhdm. Von Steuboi.

The following vessds will not be renamed: President
Lincoln, President Grant, George Washington.

Overheard in officers mess in first bi-daily chow:
Yes, I'll leave now! Better hold what I've already gained
than strive for further conquests and lose all! '
Some Caesarian pass-out on lowly subject!

Standing on D deck, came a voice from the oompanionway:
••Le's go out on the porch."

If the editors oi the States could see the scramble for The
Hatchet they would all be trying to start a sea-going newspaper.

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THE HATCHET

DRIFTWOOD

An army cantonment is a clearing house for rumors, as
everybody connected with the military game knows. But the
camp on terra firma really doesn't produce one-third the re-
markable reports that are inspired by the salt sea air.

There is only one thing we are almost positive of, and that
is that we are on the Atlantic instead of the Antarctic ocean.

A large ntmiber of the soldiers are reading poetry these
days. Not only do they absorb the verse in the Hatchet, but
they spend hours reading the works of Service, Kipling, Bums,
Tennyson and others. Even the Rubaiyat of old Omar Khay-
yam (may his tribe increase) is not n^lected and the astron-
omer poet of Persia probably would be greatly flattered about
it if he were aHve.

The soldiers appreciate the large and well selected library
on this ship. Many read a novel every day — fiction, history,
finance, military text books or works on nautical matters.

Pour hundred and twenty-six years ago a daring Italian
navigator and a crew of Spaniards crossed the ocean. Now
we're doing it. Columbus had nothing on the majority of us,
because we're crossing it for the first time also.

The members of a detachment which has been training for
nearly a year on a Western prairie have one grand consolation.
There is no dust on the sea.

SraO IT TO THE TUNE OF *«SAILmG» SAIUNG"

Heaving, heaving into the ocean green

They all take turns at holding up
Each other's dizsEy bean,

Heaving, heaving over the bounding main.
And many a fish must Hooverize

'Till the boys come back again.

PRAISE FROM A HIGH SOURCE

Office of the Force Commander. Cruiser and Transport Force

United States Atlantic Fleet
My dear Captain:

Please accept my thanks for the attractive volume of
"The Hatchet." I am reading it with much interest. I wish to
express my congratulations to the Editors for their creditable
work. The tone of "The Hatchet" indicates the fine spirit that
prevails on your ship— a spirit that is evident in her efficiency.

Very sincerely yours,

(Signed) Albert Cleaves.
nOTB BT COMMAIIDINO^ OFPICBR
It is to be hoped that the officers and crew of this vessel
will continue to co-operate with the army in such a manner that
the spirit and efficiency mentioned in the above will not wane,
but will wax and grow stronger.

ALONG THE RAIL

After the crate had dropped on his head — " Yuh-all sailuhs
up thair bettuh min'out how you're droppin them things round
heah. Fust thing yuh know you're gwine tuh hut 8omdx>dy.
Done made me bite mah tongue! "

"I'm getting flat feet from wearing all these accoutr'ments."

FOR A BETTER UBERTT

The only true happiness we gain for ourselves is by dcnag
something for some one dse.

Liberty today for the -section! We dash madly for our

quarters, don our "Liberty Blues," and impatiently await the
arrival of the tug. Arriving, we speed pleasure bent up the Rue
de .

With the exception of making a few purchases for the folks
back home (God bless 'em) our entire time is consumed in try-
ing to afford ourselves a good time. Self! Self! Sdf! None of
us is really selfish, our very presence here proves that, but it
has not occured to us to try the other — the better way. The
other way? On reaching shore concentrate 3rour efforts upon
finding some way to do something for someone dse; to bring
some joy to others less fortunate. How? Look around! Make
inquiries! Seek some sick and wounded Poilu, endeavor to learn
his wants — a book, a sweetmeat, something he really wishes.
Get it for him. And when you return from your next liberty,
instead of answering your shipmates question with "Oh I had
a fair time," you will look him in the eyes and say, "I had a real
liberty a great time and enjoyed every minute of it."

E. I. C.

TOU KNEW WE'D PRINT THIS, SLY DOGI

We wish to extend our thanks to the press.
For the news we receive on the sea;
Others may read The Hatchet each day
But accept this expression from "D."

The Hatchet, a paper quite small, it is true,
Dehvers the news from the air;
We boys are reading with interest each day
Of the battles they fight "over there."

We read of Von Hindenburg bucking the line.
But tiie Allies are holding quite well,
While Pershing is bringing his lines to the front
To drive Kaiser Bill on to Hell.

Kecsp up the good work, Mr. Editor, please,
Wmle (jod speeds our ship o'er the sea;
We hope that the Hatchet will never get dull
^d best wishes from Company "DI'

THOSE BIB-ULOUS CHEST PROTBCTORS

"At home I shouldn't have been startled to have seen the
ladies, God bless 'em, wearing bustles fore and aft, but 111 be
darned if I ever expected to use one for a napkin or a chin rest.
Look at my bib and see what I had for breakfast."

In the bright lexicon of the Editor, the only word is sub —
subscribe.

It takes the paymaster's feeds to put the £t in Hatchet.
MOTHER GOOSE AT SEA

Tom, Tom, the Pacifist's son.
Sailed to France to down the Hun;
When he returns, hell sure insist ,^^1^
Oh putting the Fist in Pacifist. OQlC

THE HATCHET

Published On The ffigh Seas

Vol. 2.

April 12, 1918.

Number 12.

OUR HUMAN UFB FRSSBRVERS

Like the bark of a mastiff, challenging trespassers, came
the voice of our gun on the starboard deck aft. A leaden
messenger phmiped into a leaden sea, narrowly missing the
black, bobbbg fin of a passing porpoise.

It isn't our fault that porpoises are fond of high hurdling
or that God gave them fins that look like Prussian periscopes
The point for them to remember is to give this floating arsenal
plenty of sea room, because our Gun Gang's goin' to get 'em, if
they don't watch out.

We don't know the total casualty list when the piscatorial
roll was called that evening, but we know that if it had been
The Real Thing there'd have been another German burial at
sea, it's only shroud a little oil-on-troubled-waters.

Sixty dean-limbed, clear-eyed striplings make up the
crews handling our major defensive armament. For the most
part, they're coily boys, not old enough to vote. Only yesterday
they were cutting capers and provoking the birch in rural school-
rooms. Now, after plenty of hard training on warships, they're
our Human Life Preservers. And if they can't vote they can
shoot. Take a look at their drill. Watch the covers fly off and
the steel shafts whirl round like Grandma's needle at a-knitting
bee. For this, Uncle Sam, we're thankful.

These make up a gun crew. In addition to these are the
lookouts, equipped with a variety of weapons, including revolvers
machine guns — and binoculars. They're so handy for shooting
truant mines, making dents in whale hide, or locating nurses
on neighboring transports!

The gunners are always on the job, alwa3rs ready to be eyes
and ears and "shooting-irons" for the rest of us. They're so
choice a unit, they're stowed away in quarters all their own,
eating, sleeping, working together. And for the rest of us, army
or navy, it is a case of "Keep Off the Grass."

Seriously, these are our real "dogs of war," ready not only
to bark, but to bite, whenever Fritz shows a head above water.

Above them, yet of them is the Gunnery Officer, whose fertile
brain, aided by an eye like Mars, "to threaten and command".
Is an inspiration to his men and our ultimate protecting a^gis in
the midst of war's alarms.

WHAT TOUR MONET IS WORTH

5 centimes, 1 cent; 10 centimes, 2 cents; 25 centimes, 5 cents;
50 centimes, 10 cents; 125 centimes, 25 cents; 100 centimes,
1 franc or 20 cents; 5 francs, $1; 10 francs, $2; 25 francs, $5.

The above is the approximate exchange value, although it
changes from day to day, and often American money is of more
value than the rate quoted above. Usually better value is
obtained at the Y. M. C. A. local bank, or ^ops and hotel.

The vahie of exchange in English money is: 1 Cent,
1 Ha'penny; 2 Cents, 1 Penny; 12 Cents 1 Six Pence; 24 Cents,
1 Shilling; (4.90, 1 Pound.

FRENCH AIR PERFORMANCES FOR MARCH

EIFFEL TOWER, PARIS, April 12.— There were violent
artillery duds at certain points of the front north of Montdklier
and in the r^on of Lassigny. The night before and this
morning the French repulsed two German attacks of a livdy
character in the sector of Noyon. There was intermittent
cannonade on both banks of the Meuse and in La Petre forest.

During March, 26 German planes were brought down by
our aviators. During the Paris raid of March 11th and 12th,
two enemy Aces were forced to descend.

MESSMEN'S PRIZES

While rampant around this ship all sorts of fetes and pro-
grams and contests are going on among the troops, there is one
"feature act" ever on the stage, unseen yet in the ascendency.
For among the messmen of the Ship's Company there is a
pleasurable "feud", fostered by the distribution of a certain trio
of prizes. These prizes are awarded bi-weekly and are based
upon these things:

A. Personal deanliness of messmen.

B. Qeanliness of mess tables and mess gear.

C. Promptness in serving the mess, andf neatness in serving
the food.

D. Avoidance of waste.

E. Promptness in reporting for handh'ng stores, peding

Sotatoes, etc.
leanliness of the compartment in which the mess is
served:
Consequently, the messmen are on their toes; they have
mastered the Hoover idea. And they know the steiiing value of
Cleanliness, the foremost factor in the conservation of our fight-
ing energy. They strive for the prizes, of course, but the burn-
ished pot and the glistening china have become a habit. So, the
winner of the first prize— Bkewise the second and third — must
reach the hdghts of perfection. And they do, as proof a-plenty
is supplied when one pedes into their respective quarters.

ARE WE WORTHY OF THEM?

There's none of us in our great crowd of men whose pros-
pects bright for honor loom as to the Fron^ we're speeding on
tonight, who has not left in that fair land which gave us birth
and home, a face and form that dearer grow as further now we
roam. Not one of us who did not grasp some hand in fond adieu,
some brother, father, mother, wife, a friend or sweetheart true,
a son or daughter grown or yet a babe whose dierub face had
naught but smiles for Daddy as he pulled aside the lace and
kissed its tiny hands while tears engulfed his brimming eyes. Yes,
all of us have mem'ries. God, what would we give as prize to
some magician who could give us one more fleeting glance into
those predous eyes again-, alas, there's not a chance. And now
they're asking, "are we worth the fifty dollars dear it costs our
Unde Sam to keep us U. S. soldiers here." I do not know. I
only hope when war is done they'll find I'^Tworthy of the wd-
come of the Loved One left

they'll find I'^Tworthy of the '

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THE HATCHET

WHO'S WHO ON THB HATCHET

The man who is really responsible for The Hatchet is the
good Captain of our ship. That the paper came into being can
be laid soldy to his door. We near the end of the second volume
—a volume somewhat changed &om first. It has fixed upon a
definite mode of procedure and policy for the volumes that will
follow.

The Chaplain of the ship has his own clean value stamped upon
his face. He represents the Navy on The Board. Graduating
from Gettysburg College he completed his course in the Semi-
nary in the same town in '12. The last five years he did
post-graduate work at Johns Hopkins which recently conferred
the degree of Ph.D. upon him. The year before 'entering upon
active service in our Navy (January 1918) he lectured on archae-
ology at Johns Hopkins and was known as a brilliant student of
the Semitic languages.

The next two editors are transient and soon as butterflies
will flit from us. The first is our Y. M. C. A. man whose fea-
tures c^ a Robert the Devil type are well known on shipboard-
sensitive, Byronic and temperamental. Jtunping from Brown
College in 1897 he pltmged into the vortex of new^>aperdom in
the office of the N. Y. Times. Satirically veined, cosmopolitan,
man of world, it was not surprising his first book had a circula-
tion of 150,000 copies. It's title was 'The Foolish Dictionary.'
It came to light in 1904. The Mother Goose Rhymes on ship-
board of which he is sponsor, will long be remembered by us.
His special mission to Prance is to make the American soldier
boy happy. In this there is no doubt of his complete success.

We will now pass on (as they used to say in Dime Museums)
to the third Editor of The Hatchet. Follower of Aesculapius,
disciple of Epicurus, wooer of the Mtise, the soldier-surgeon-
editor representing the Army on the Staff is a man who, with
equal facility, can widd a scalpel, indite an epigram or order a
dinner fit for a bon vivant.

Yale held him transiently and Coltunbia made him a doctor
of medicine in 1896. Europe, New York City and himself did
the rest — and neither has anything to be ashamed <^. His pen
helped him through coU^e and his lancet has carved for nim
a niche in the surgical hall of fame. A thriving public hospital
on Long Island is a memorial to his professional initiative. And
when he offered his services to Uncle Sam, he was made His-
torian by his regiment — a demonstration of excellent judgment
in high places. Incidentally the Doctor can 'parlez vous' cheerily
with a French valet de chambre or tell a German spy what he
thinks of him in his own vernacular.

Contributors to The Hatchet very greatly aided the above
Tritunver on the last legs of their watch.

CREW TAKE NOTICBI

WiU each member of the crew who can do ansrthing in the
way of entertaining his mates, kindly leave his name at the

Chaplain's room?

TOUR LIFE BELT

We've puzzled and fumed, but the myst'ry is o'er,
The place for the thing is not aft nor before.
Third finger, left mitt, that Life Belt will fit.
To remind the poor victim he's married to it!

DRIFTWOOD

Personal and Social: Private Bin Jones is somew h ere on the
high seas en route for Potsdam on a business trip. He hopes
his delay in France will not be a long one.

What has become of the old-fashioned man who said that
the Western wheat fields — miles and miles of waving grain —
gave railroad passengers seasickness?

It is curious to see a coal miner from Pennsylvania trade
"The Winning of Barbara Worth," to the bank derk from UHnois
for Henry Fielding's "Tom Jones." The high type of books on
the ship may reform a lot of the boys in a literary way.

The Pike's Peak Daily News, a paper printed on top of the
famous Colorado mountain, is distinctive because it is printed
at a very high altitude. But The Hatchet has earned distinction.
Althou^ a mid-ocean periodical, you don't have to wi^ thru it.

When the great war is over and we have settled down again
at our respect iv e trades and professions, we will have many
pleasant retrospections of military days. Hardships and pleas-
ures will then be memories, and we do not believe that the
small but pleasurable part The Hatchet has played will be for-
gotten.

Everyone has heard of "schools of porpoises" but when we
passed a school of them the other day it looked more like Re
than Study Hour.

AH ENGLISH SPRIN O DAY

Iftarlir.InuikWaltoa
By Roger Searie

Piac Come, now it rains; this gentle mist does drench
Yon honeysuckle hedge; and there we'll dream
A Httle space, and wait the sun's bright beam
Before we fish again; our shdtered bench
Shall be that grassy bank; our hearth that trench.

Van. Aye, Master; and there too you'll bare the scheme
You use to lure and catch the wily beam,
A fish you say is favourite with the French.

Piac These honeysuckle flowers and leaves afford

Good thatdi. Now, for the bream we use this sort:
T'is the best bait for bream I ever knew.
See, now the rain is o'er; the river broad,
Yellow with sun, recalls us to our sport:
"Have but a love to it I'U warrant you."

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HAYIVES, IVEVADA, GIVES OCEAN IllPRSSSIONS

With the mess-hall cutting capers. Bill the Bite, a resident
of Haynes, Nev., balancing first on one foot then on the other
as he threw in pork-chop Chow, remarked scornfully:
."The ocean make a Westerner sick? Never! We get used to
this on the rolling prairies!"

MOTHER GOOSE AT SEA

Diddle, diddle, dumpling, our son John
Goes to bed with his trousers on.
Campaign hat and hob-nailed boot —

Ain't his -i--^i^?^«b5t5oogIe

THE HATCHET

Published On The High Seas

Vol. 2.

April 13, 1918.

Number 13.

FOR MOLUB AND THB TWINS

He was breathless with excitement when he entered the lying-
in ward. He scanned the long row of white beds to catch the
first glimpse of MoUie. There she was, way down at the end
His pace outdistanced the ntirse leading. He wanted to run!
Radiantly happy, he tenderly kidtod her. He was afraid to hug
as he wanted— God, how he had yearned for herl He peered
half suspiciously both sides of the pillow. In haste he undid
the small parcel hdd under his arm — ^imexpected treasures for
MoUie. Later on he could tell her in detail of his shoppix^
experiences in the French seaport.

"Now, look at this. Won't that be a fine pair of shoes for
our little boy?"

"Here's a Httle fancy dress I bought for him. You can
put him in it on Sundays! "

And here— now what do you think of this? Isn't this a
grand little lace cap for him when you take him out walking? "

A wan smile of amusement crept into the angles of Mollie's
mouth.

"These are lovely for him, sweetheart, but how about her? "

He fdt as if the ground f dl from beneath him.

"Oh, Lord! You don't mean twins MoUie?"

"Yep!"

"Jack, we're chipping in a doUai to get a phonograph for
our boys in E. I. C. Will you come in? "

"Well you know how it is! I told you at>out MoUie and
the twins. I'U go in, though, and save it out of something dse."

The fund for the phonograph was imaginary. It was a
purse the Chief Electrician of thk ship on this voyage was get-
ting up to help out the twin situation. The sum of $41. was
placed in the hands of our Chaplain to appropriately present.

This is a real heart story. The Editors of The Hatchet are
going to make up another Httle fund for the same purpose at
once — anybody can join us. Let's celebrate the arrival of these
two new little Americans in the land of liberty! What say you?
Tomorr o w is Sunday. We've much to be thankful for!

BOYl PAGE SECRETARY DANIELS

If we had more of this 4 o'clock rising, I think some in-
genious soldier or saUor would devise a scheme to eliminate the
subnoarine. It brought forth two sujggestions this A. M. tliat
may be submitted to the Naval Advisory Board. The first one
is that a big fleet or flock or pack or passd of whales be trained
to bite off the periscopes.

The second caUs tor a herd of camels to be used to drink up
the ocean. There is much promise in these suggestions since
one of them comes from the man who invented black spots for
hobby-horses in the piping days of peace and his oinnion is
resi>ected. The idea of the camels is eood, but it is claimed by
critics that it would take a big saw-fiung addition to the navy
to keep the whale's teeth in condition. This mav delay the plan
because the world's supply of files is limited. N. M.

GERMANS REPORT SINKING 8 STEAMERS,

TOTALLING 30,000 TONS, IN MEDITERRANEAN

N0RDDEICH,GERMANY,Aprill3.— In stubbornly carried
through attacks, German submarines destroyed in the Mediter-
ranean a convoy of four steamers and sank four other steamers
of over 30,000 gross tons in alL An English destroyer of the L
class, 950 tons, was bombarded. A torpedo hit a tank steamer
which reached the nearby port of Alexandria, although severely
damaged. The steamers were loaded and so far as could be
established, anned. The strong protection leads one to con-
clude the cargoes were valuable.

The espedaUy identified were the English steamers "Cal-
danha" 4,398 tons, "Saint Dimitrios" 3,359 tons, tank steamer
"Oneka" 5,176 tons, Italian steamer "Sincerito" 1,722 tons and
Greet steamer "Princess Sophia," 2,282 tons. The sunk En-
glish destroyer was protecting, together with a second des-
troyer, a la^e transport which was also destroyed. A subma-
rine noticed an exi^osion on the sinldng steamer "Saint Dimi-
trios" caused presumably by ammunition.

FAREWELL FELICITATIONS

Since others are henceforth to share with our Captain and
his naval assistants the 'vigil of the night,' it seems impropriate
to express now our deep appreciation of their constant efficient
efforts to saf^^uard the many lives entrusted to their care. We
remember with pride the glorious record of our Navy since the
birth of the Rqpublic and we know that so long as our vessels
are controlled by such officers as are now with us, the stirring
exploits of thepast will be but precursors of those that are to come.

Colonel, Commanding Troops.

"PLEASED TO MEET YOU, GLAD TO HAVE HAD

YOU WITH US, HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN"

In saying au revoir but not goodbye to our army friends,
the heading expresses our sentiments on the eve of their de-
parture from our midst.

Our thanks are due to them for the co-operation they have
shown in helping us with various work to improve the ship
which we desire to improve in every way that will benefit them
as well as those who follow after them in this great struggle for
freedom.

Their service as lookouts can not be overestimated, for the
safety of the ship depends primarily on the vigilance of the
lookouts, and the more lookouts there are, the less likelihood
there is of running into trouble without being able to avoid it.

The thanks of everyone on board are due to those who, as
editors and "editors assistants", have done most of the work in
getting out this paper.

And finally, the personality of our guests is manifest in our
expressed wish that "We hope to see you all again", jl p
Captain, U. S. Navy, Conunand^J.^

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THE HATCHET

THE TROOP SHIPS

Here she comes, the Transport, from out the Western Sea.
"Land hoi " cries the lookout, and t>roud a ship is she.
All souls aboard accounted for in spite of storm and foe,
She sends a message to the coast, '^ Hello Prance! hello!
Thousands of lads are waiting, with earnest purpose true,
To land and hurry to the front with '* Old Red, White and Blue.
It's awaving and afluttering in breeze mid'st shot and shell, .
Where Pershing's men are ready now to raise somekind of hell.
So it's a handshake and a luck to you when anchoring

in the bay,
A toast to the ship that brought you here, in good old

fashioned way.
And when you've fought your battles and War and Strife

shall cease.
We'll take you back to Happiness, to Homeland and to Peace.

HOW TO BEHAVE m FRANCE

The following extract from A. E. F. regulations concern all
troops landing in Prance and must be strictly observed.

No officer or man is allowed on top of cars or vehicles.

No officer or man is allowed on the engine or in the com-
partments set apart for the railroad staff.

No man is allowed to leave the train except at authorized
tcpping places and then only on order of tne commanding
officer.

No beer, wine or spirits will be allowed on the train.

Anv man left behind at a station will report at once to the
R. T. O. (Railway Transportation Officer), or if there is none
present, to the Commissaire Militaire.

When train is moving all carriage doors will be kept closed.

Reserve rations will not be touched except on order of
competent authority.

Under no circumstances will rations be destroyed thrown
away or given away.

A non-commissioned officer will be designated for each car
or compartment and will be held responsible for the enforce-
ment of these orders.

Bottles or other articles are not to be thrown from the
window.

Rubbish will be put under the seats.

No braziers or fires whatever are allowed in railroad
vehicles.

No officer, soldier or civilian, is allowed to join the train
without written authority from the Railway Transportation
Officer.

In cars carrying horses one door will be kept closed.

No one will be allowed on the running-board while train is
in motion.

The following bugle calls will be used in troop movements.^
"Assembly," sounded five minutes before command is given
to entrain.

"Attention," sounded five minutes before arriving at the de-
training point. A single blast is the signal to entrain.

Men will not leave the cars without permission of officers.
When permission to leave is allowed, limits will be prescribed.
Men may be allowed to purchase food, etc., en route, but under
the supervision of an officer or non-commissioned officer. Men
will be formed in column of files before buffets, etc., and will
be required to move away promptly after making purchases.

LOST

One O. D. Shirt tagged with initial "C." Finder please re-
tom to No. 82.

UNCLE SAM BNJOmS GOOD BEHAVIOR

From the subjoined exc erpt, taken from a recent official
communicatioii now in the hands of one of the officers aboard
ship, it is apparent that the U. S. Government expects every
American soldier to be especially careful in his personal conduct
while in France. Sa3rs the bulletin:

For the first time in history, the American Army finds itself
in European territory. The good name of the United States
and the maintenance of cordial relations require perfect deport-
ment of each member of this command. It is of the gravest
importance that the soldiers of the American Army shall at all
times treat the people of France, especially the women, with
the greatest courtesy and consideration.

The intense cultivation of the soil of France and the con-
ditions caused by the war make it necessary that extreme care
be taken to do no damage to private property. The entire
French manhood capable of bearing arms is in the field fighting
the enemy. Only old men, women and children remain to cul-
tivate the soil. It should, therefore, be a point of honor with
each member of the American Army to avoid doing the least
damage to any property in France. Such damage is much more
reprehensible here than in our own country.

DRIFTWOOD

Four o'clock reveille is not pleasant, but remember what
Sherman said more than half a century ago.

Without detracting from the wonders of the water, the
pleasantest part of the voyage is when land is sighted.

It is said that when troops first land they travd unsteadily
at first as they half expect to see the ground roll up and meet
them. It takes quite a while for the rolling motion to cease.

Overheard amoxig the colored gentry: " Niggah, I'se powahful
bad in need foh a dime." "Mose when dis world am saved foh
democracy, only den will ah loan you dat dime.

"How many of us" asked a promenader on the deck today,
"will conquer the hearts of French giris and thus acquire addi-
tions to our families? " That question cannot be answered now,
but American giris bdieve in the axiom that "absence makes
the heart grow fonder."

The boys are now able to reel off nautical terms with a
breeziness and an easiness that would have been astonishing to
their comrades a month or so ago.

TOMORROWS SERVICES.

6:00 a. m., in £3, Communion Mass for Troops.

9:30 a. m., in F4, Communion Mass fbr Crew.

11 .-00 a.m., in £3, Ship's Service for Troops.

1 KX) p.m., in £6, Colored Service.

4K)0 p.m., in F4, Service for Crew.

7K)0 p.m., in £3, Farewell Song Service.
At the Service for the Crew at 4 p.m.. Chaplain C. who has
spent a number of years near the port we are approaching, w31
tell in his interesting way of some beautiful walks that may be
taken in the neighbrnng countryside.

MOTHER GOOSE AT SEA

Old King Coal is a merry old soul,
A merry old soul is he;
He toasts the women-folks at home^
And steams the bo3rs at sea.

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VOLUME III

After an ^even-day stay in port, the ship sailed
again for Prance, at 5 p. m. on May 8th. During
this stay "The Hatchet" received considerable public
notice in the New York newspapers.

Preparations for the continuance of "The Hatchet"
were made. The press room was thoroughly over-
hauled. New supplies were purchased, necessary to
change the style of the paper from a two column to a
three column sheet.

When the ship left the docks at Hoboken at 4:30
p. m. May 8th, she carried a large nimiber of casuals,
the 108th Engineers, a Camp Grant Labor Battalion,
Headquarters Detachment of the 27th, 30th and 80th
Divisions.

Surgeon Bainbridge who had rejoined the ship at
Brest on the previous voyage, again assumed the
task of gathering a board of editors together. On
this trip there were a number of former newspaper
men on board and among them were several of unusual
prominence. The group who were finally selected to
meet, included besides Dr. Bainbridge and Chaplain
Bloomhardt of the ship's officers. Lieutenants Grant-

land Rice, Walter Trumbull, Innis Brown and Chaplain
O. M. Caward. Their work was supplemented by the
"Letters to Mable" which were contributed by Lieut.
Edward Stree^. Lieut. Clinton S. Darling also
assisted as proofreader.

In the printing office, besides the three ship's printers
mentioned before, there were gathered from enlisted
troops on board the following: J. T. Steel, P. H.
Wilson, S. B. Rossiter, W. J. Brandon, K. W. Gumey,
E. S. Walker, H. R. Swanson, A. E. Craig, Edw.
Mulholland, D. H. Hill, W. V. Walsh and E. C. John-
son. The circulation of the paper was handled by
Sergeant McClure (108th Eng.) for the troops and mail
Orderly Donohue for the crew. Corp. T. R. Caward
acted as messenger for the staff.

On this trip good speed was maintained and Brest
was reached in less than ten days. Troops disem-
barked immediately and three days later the ship
took the westward course once more. The homeward
trip was made in eight days. General Crozier was
among the passengers carried homeWard this time.
The fourth voyage ended at New York on May 29th.

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Number i.

THE ROAD TO FRANCE

9jI>ntollf.Hi

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Thank God our liberatixig lanoe

No Preedom guarding but our doors!

Goes flamiiig on the way to Prancel

The flames she kindles for our sires

To Prance— the trail the Gurkhas found!

Bums now in Europe's battle fires!

To Prance— old England's rallying groundl

To Pranoe--the path the Russians strodel

The soul that led our fathers west

To Prance— the Anzac's glory road!

Turns back to free the world's oppressed!

Allies, you have not called in vain!

To fight and die for God and Man!

We share your conflict and your pain!

To Prance— with every race and breed

"Old Glory" through new strains and reata»

That hates Oppression's brutal creed.

Partakes of Preedom's sacrements!

Into that hdl His will creates

We drive the foe; his lust, his hates!

Oh Prance, how could our heart f oiget

Last come, we will be last to stay—

The path by wincki came Lafayette?

'Till Right has had her crowning day!

How could the base of doubt hang low

Replenish, comrades, from our veins.

Upon the road of Rochambeau?

The bkxxl the sword of despot drains,

How was it that we missed the way

And make our tager sacrifice

• Brave Joffre leads us along to-day?

Part of the freely rendered price

At last, thank God, at last we see

You pay to lift humanity —

There is no tribal Liberty

You pay to make our brothers free!

No beacon lighting just our shores!

See, with what proud hearts we advance— To Prance.

BON JOUR

THE HATCHET may need no intro-
duction to many on board after the gener-
ous space given to it last week in the New
York Times, Globe, and other Amer-
ican newspapers from Boston to California.
To others however, let us explain that it
is a daily sheet published at sea and dis-
tributed free of charge to all on the ship.

The Editorial Board is a joint body of
Army and Navy officers. Their aim is to
reflect your experiences "on the way a-
cross." This third volume is a chapter not
only in THE HATCHET'S biography but
also in the diary of your militaiy Ufe. It
will be your production and your story so
do not permit your possible timidity to in-
terfere with ^our skill and ingenuity in
helping to fill its columns from day to dav
witn original and interesting bits of life
on the rolling sea. Turn your contribu-
tions in at the Post Office.

TROOP COMMANDER'S MESSAGE

Only by greater efficiency than our
enemy can we win this war. Efficiency
requires for the ^rst facto& ** Discipline."
One of the first requirements of discipline
is prompt and willing obedience.

Being able to execute the manual of
arms and other company drills does not
constitute a trained soldfer. Personal

cleanliness, personal appearance, prompt-
ness and snappiness in obeying com-
mands, alertness^ head erect, chest ex-
panded, elastic step, and cheerful coun-
tenance, are all important requirements
of a soldier best fitted to take his place
on the firing line.

As in football, we must have team-
work to buck through the line. The
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military service of our country consists
of many branches, primarily the Army
and Navy. Por highest teamwork strict
military courtesy must be exercised by
all officers and men of the various corps
towards one another. In other words all
parts of our military system must co-
operate intelligently, one with another,
that our country s victoiry may be

Our troops at>oard are passing another
milestone on the way to the front.

We are on board a naval transport
By strict obedience to the ship's rules
and regulations we can do our part in
yrn^lntig this Stage of our military service
a complete success.

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back to the people at home with your
letters.

BRinSH GAIN m THREE POSITIONS

LONDON:— The British front has been
advanced in three different localities be-
tween the Somme and Ancre Rivers, the
War Office announced today. In the
Flanders front the German artillery de-
veloped intense activity this morning in
the sector of Meriton and Kemmel.
During the night the German artillery
bombarded the allied positions around
Rolecquon and St. Julian.

BRinSH SUBMARINES SUCCESSFUL.

WASHINGTON.'— British submarines
have successfully attacked no less than
forty enemy warships according to state-
ment from the British Admiralty receiv-
ed here this afternoon.

SHIP'S ORDERS.

Seamen may conduct troops to their
quarters but must not remain and shake
tiiem for their quarters.

Soldiers should eat only heavy food as
it is forbidden to throw anything over-
board that will float.

Sailors are requested not to send regi-
mental carpenters on assignments to box
the compass over twice daily.

Soldiers are requested not to employ
sailors to help them look for the key to
^ ^the drill grounds.

Officers and men are not permitted to
leave the ship except on pass.

Soldiers are notified that when a sea^
man speaks of the "hold" he means the
basement, when he mentions the "deck"
he means the porch and when he says
the "ports" he is referring to the win-
dows. Interpreters may be found at the
Bureau of information.

Sick call will be held at 9 a. m. but in
case of rough weather each man will
hear his own call.

All amateurs taking the ship's course
will kindly return it to its proper place.

YESTERDAY'S RESULTS.

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Philadelphia 5 New York 2

Detroit 9 St. Louis 8

Chicago 9 Cleveland 5

Washington 14 Boston 5

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Boston 4 Brooklyn 3

New York 3 Philadelphia 2

Chicago 8 Pittsbuigh 1

Cincinnati 6 St. Louis 9

SHOWER OF STARSII

Afternoons and evenings will be made
brilliant by the Entertainment Commit-
tee. Things will hum, beginning today
on the after hatch with boxing bouts at
12:30, and band concert at 5 p. m. At 7:00
p. m. vaudeville will be staged in mess
hall £ 3. Musical talent galore is avail-
able. We have aboard a magician, a grand
opera singei, champion roller skater,
black face comedian, monologists, female
impersonators, and talent from Keith's
and Orpheum Circuits, etc, etc.

SENTRIES ON THE JOB.

ATLANTA, GA:— Two German priso-
ners of war at Port McPherson intern-
ment camp were shot Saturday when
they crossed the dead line near the
fence.

JUST CEASED TO FLOAT.

WASHINGTON:— A report from the
committee to investigate the loss of the
naval tug Cherokee was in the hands of
Secretary Daniels this afternoon and
failed to place any blame for the sinking
of the vessel.

NEW NATIONAL BIRTHDAY.

WASHINGTON :— Uncle Joe Cannon is
sixty-two years old today.

MAKING DOLLARS FLY.

WASHINGTON ^-The Senate Miltary
AfiEairs Committee will investigate the
aircraft program and show the country
what has been done with every dollar of
the hundreds of millions appropriated for
aviation purposes.

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"I TRUST YOTP*

"Under the orders of your devoted
officers in the coming battle you will
advance or fall where you stand facing
the enemy."

Such was the stirring phrase in the
special order issued by Lieutenant-Gen-
eral Sir A. W. Currie, K.C.B., command-
ing the Canadian Corps, on March 27th.

The full text of this immortal order,
which has already been briefly mentioned,
is as follows: —

"In an endeavor to reach an immediate
decision the enemy has gathered all his
forces and struck a mighty blow at the
British Army. Overwhelmed by sheer
weight of numbers, the British divisions
in the line betweem the Scarpe and the
Oise have fallen back fighting hard,
steady and undismayed.

"Measures have been taken success-
fully to meet this German onslaught.
The French have gathered a powerful
army, commanded by a most able and
trusted leader, and this army is now
moving swiftly to our help, and fresh
British divisions are being thrown in.

"The Canadians are soon to be engaged.
Our motor-machine-gun brigade has al-
ready played a most gallant part, and
once again covered itself with glory.

"Looking back with pride on the un-
broken record of 3rour achievements, ask-
ing you to realize that to-day the fate of
the British Empire hangs in the balance,
I place my trust in the Canadian Corps,
knowing that where Canadians are en-
gaged there can be no giving way.

Under the orders of your devoted
officers in the coming battle you will
advance or fall where you stand facing
the enemy.

"To those who fall, I say, 'You will not
die, but step into immortality. Your
mothers will not lament your fate, but
will be proud to have hdrne such sons.
Your names will be revered for ever and
ever by your grateful country, and God
will take you unto Himself.*

"Canadians, in this fateful hour I com-
mand you and I trust you to fight as you
have ever fought, with all your strength,
with all your determination, with all
your tranquil courage. On many a hard-
fought field of battle you have overcome
this enemy. With God's help you shall
achieve victory once more."

(Signed) A. W. Currie,

Lieut.-General Commanding Canadian

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TO ''ALL HANDS

AND THE COOK'*

THE CAPTAIN TELLS OF THE

NAVY'S MISSION

To "All Hands and the Cook."
This does not mean that the cook comes
after every body else. He is always called
before " All Hands *Mt is merely a nautical
tenn to indicate everyone on board. He
— ^the cook— might get along with outus,
if he did not have to be called, but as in
everything else we must all work together

The Navy's mission in this great war is
to get the Army "Over There" safely and
as soon as possible. And we know the Ar-
my's desire to get there. The Army has
no hesitation about going on Navy
Transports, but we must justify their
confidence by each man doing every-
thing possible to make this voyage a
safe one.

As each trip is accomplished the ques-
tion is "What new precaution can be
taken to guard against the ingenuity of
our enemy? " No precaution is too small,
no lookout can be too vigilant, and, while
we have a large number, we call on the
Army to help increase the number of
those on whom the safety of the ship
principally depends.

So, with their assistance, and with all
working as one, we expect to make this
trip a perfect success.

The Captain.

NBW STANZA

^'Battle Hymn of the Republic'*

(Written by Dr. Henry Van Dyke, one
time Minister to The Netherlands and
now chaplain in the United States Navy,
with the rank of Lieutenant Commander.)
We have heard the cry of anguish

Prom the victims of the Hun
And we know our country's peril

If the War Lord's wish is done.
We will fight for world-wide freedom

Till the victory is won.
For God is marching on.

HOW SHIP FEEDS
AN ARMY AT SEA

210,000 MEALS IN 15 DAYS

CALLS FOR MORE FOOD

THAN YOU EVER

HEARD OF

Rectors and Churchills have their
crowds. But the dinner gowns, the even-
ing clothes, the pink lights, the broiled
lobsters and the soft music, plus the pop-
ping corks, fade back into the forgotten
mists when one watches, aboard this
ship, the almost unending lines of khaki
filed by for their meals.

In spaces no larger than a private din-
ing room at Sherrys they come by, thous-
ands upon thousands, and yet in such
perfect order that in less than eighty
minutes the last man has been served.

The khaki line seems limitless. It
must seem longer than that to those in
the rear. But the coffee in the big pots
remains hot, the stew continues to steam
and in less than seven seconds each man
has an equipment replete with food. It
only takes two details to accomplish this
miracle — perfect system and vast quanti-
ties of things that one can eat. That's
about all it takes.

Flour, potatoes and beef are the Big
Three that rule the realm below, yet
there are 159,000 pounds of fresh vege-
tables waiting to be absorbed, providing
the sea doesn't get too rough.

After receiving their food, the men ar-
range their own menus. For example,
one takes gravy on his rice and jam on
his bread. The next takes gravy on his
bread and jam on his rice, using the com-
bination to produce a crimson tinted mix-
ture of startling effect. American inge-
nuity is hard to stop.

Outside of providing 14,000 meals a day
for fifteen days, a matter of only 210,000
meals at sea, the mess officer of the ship
has very little to do. Very little.

He is only called upon to provide, by
the regulations, 180 different varieties of
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65

BRITISH AGAIN

ADVANCE LINES

ITALIANS BAG MANY HOS-
TILE AEROPLANE^

L0ND0N,May9 — ^There was again con-
siderable activity along our front. The
British again advanced their line in Picardy
east of Amiens. They also drove the Ger-
mans back from the parts of the Allied
Line they penetrated on the Flanders Front
southwest of Ypres.

Germans renewed their attacks on the
front north of Kemmel, but the Allies are
holding firm. Two German Divisions took
part in the attack yesterday morning, and
were repulsed with losses. There was local
fighting around Bucqucy, North of Albert,
on Wednesday dtiring which the British
captured thirty prisoners.

The German artillery developed great
activity during the night around Albert.
Intense gun fire, accompanied by vivid
flashes, could be heard on the southeastern
coast from the other side of the North
Sea, throughout the night.

On the Italian front, seventeen addit-
ional Austro-German aeroplanes have
been shot down. Artillery fighting was
brisk on the southwestern front east of
Caposile and near Laghi Basin and Monte
Pertical Southwest of Monte Alessi an
Italian reconnoitering squad was repulsed

An armistice has been reached on the
Ukrainian fighting front in Russia.

Belgian airmen have shot down two
German balloons and a German airplane.

WAR LORDS DISAGREE

LONDON, May 9th.— Field Marshal
Von Hindenbtirg and General Von Luden-
dorff have had a disagreement over the
delay in the German offensive on the
Western front. The Kaiser and the
German Crown Prince are said to have
taken ^'^K5|?j^Y§ ^^^ ^ *^® quarreL>

THE HATCHET

RADIO NEWS

THE HATCHET might be caUed "The
Truth/' for veracity is the keystone to its
arch.

The Editors, as well as others, were glad
to laiow that a twenty years error had
been made in Uncle Joe Cannon's age.

We thought he was 82 yesterday but not
so!--62 said the radiolll

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

A real estate exchange which has
aroused lively interest in some drdes is
the transfer of a large tract of land, well
tilled and furrowed, near Mt. Kemmell
to the British and French governments
by the Goverxmient of Gennany. The
deal was closed late last night. General
Haig acted as broker for both parties.
Some broking.

POSSIBLT.

Another rtx>kie from the West fears
that should a torpedo tumble us into the
sea after dark, one of them 2nd. Lieuten-
ants will insist on dressing the line.

OF COURSE THEY DO.

A Jackie told of running into a school
at whales on the last trip which had to
be dispersed before the ship could con-
tinue on its course. A rocdde from the
west listened to the story with open
mouthed wonder, then said, "Do ^ey
teach whales squads right too? " '

ON THE WAY

Behind us lie the homes we knew;
Beyond us wait the plains of red;
And yet — across the sweep of blue.
All yearning eyes are turned — ahead.
The homes we left wait in the mist.
No longer part of thought or plan;
We go to keep an ancient tryst
Whose only creed is — man to man.
So, on the way, we leave behind
The softer dreams we knew of old*
To play whatever game we find*
To face whatever Pate may hold.

THE EXEC'S PUP.

There was a gay gutter-pup.
Who determm'd to eat Germans up*
He's now on his way
Having four meals a day.
Two down and two coming upl

BASEBALL SCORES

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Cleveland 6; Detroit 3

New York 7; Phila. 3

Wash, 4; Boston 3

No other games scheduled.

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Brook 3: Boston 1
Chicago 6; Pitts 2

New York 4; Phila 1

Cinti 6; St Louis 5

SHIPS TALENT BUSY

Travding talent aboard ship lost no
time in swinging a busy program under
way the first day out.

Almost every intervening interval has
been used since in whiling the well known
hours away. Prom left jabs to grand
opera, from jazz bands to uppercuts,
troops and sailors have been entertained.

The concert in £3 mess hall was a 100
percent success. The program included
II Trovatore, Irvin Berlin, black face com-
edians, female impersonating and all the
rest of an up-to-date bill.

Prom now on the athletic and concert
programs will fill up all spare time and
judging from the early rush there will be
few empty seats.

FLEET FOUND READY

LONDON, May 9th.— Admiral Rosslyn
Weymss, First Sea Lord of the Britkh
Admiralty and Chief of the Naval Staff,
has just concluded a tour of inspection of
the American Fleet in European waters.

UKRAINIANS TROUBLES

ZURICH. — General Skoropatski, a pro-
German, who has just proclaimed himself
leader of all Ukrainia, issued a proclama-
tion dissolving the Ministry and the
peasant's committees.

A SWELL POME

The soldier murmured, "war is hdl,"
His stomach being on the skid;
And then — there came another swell-
Old Sherman said a mouthful, kid I

MEALS FOR TWO

There was a fat Doctor K'dish
Who sang, in his way, to a fish
Oh fish in the blue
I've been eating for you
Here it is, half digested, k^swish*
66

HOW SHIP FEEDS

Continued,
food. That's aU. Ever try to oider 180
different things to eat? Yet this is the
authentic list.

The food needed to feed several thous-
and men at sea ranges beyond the glut-
ton's dream. You get the answer in the
ship down below the water line where
7290 loaves of bread have been baked in
one day, and eaten, and where you stum-
ble over every variety from 60,000 pounds
of beef to 132,000 egg^ or a compartment
of brick ice cream in a ten-degree-above-
sero vault.

And if this doesn't suit you, you can
bump along into 49,324 pounds of pota-
toes, 7100 pounds of ham and bacon,
7800 pounds of butter, 9200 pounds ol
sugar and 61,500 pounds of flour.

If you can't get a meal out of this you
can still fall back on 4600 pounds of sau-
sage, 3400 pounds ol sauerkraut, 26,000
pounds of apples, 19,800 pounds of
oranges and 4200 pounds of onions.

And this leaves out 1600 pounds of jam
and 9400 pounds of lima and navy beans.

The sea brings on an appetite — at
times. So does wearing khaki. The
combination develops a cydone. Yet
this ship not only yields 14,000 meals a
day but will deposit 100,000 pounds ol
food at it's next port. No wonder Mr.
Hoover wanted all food concerved. He
must have thought of these men in
khaki waiting their turn, one thousand
upon another thousand through a epaot
60 by 40 feet, each man armed with a
mess equipment in either fist, ready to go
over the top and break the bread line.
Breaking the bread line is the proper
phrase. On this trip alone they will con-
sume 75,000 loaves and use up 2,000
loaves more for sandwiches when they
leave the ship.

There is no vast space for all this — but
perfect organization, four dean kitchens
and a mess force of 138 men turn the
trick without a tangle. Prom potatoes to
pies, from ice cream to saur kraut, from
grape fruit to onions, from jam to Mr-
dines, the allotment is drawn from it's
shadowed hiding place bdow where the
removal of several poimds hardier leaves
a dent. And handhng 180 vaneties of
food in quantities that range from 800
pounds to 79 tons speaks almost for
Itself.

Just how many calories 750,000 pounds
of food contain you can figure for your-
self on the next rainy aftemoos I p

THE HATCHET

PubKshed On The High Seas

Vol.3

Saturday, May ii, 1918

Number 3

GUNNERS ON JOB
TO BATTLE SUBS

VESSEL'S DEFENSE TO BAF-
FLE THE ENEMY

With the question of submarines
uppermost in the minds of all, it may be
wdl to pass out a bit of first hand infor-
mation as to how the good ship guards a-
gainst the enemy, and what action is to
be taken in the event one is encountered.

The main consideration, as you have
been informed is to prevent them from
locating the ship. Hence all the precaution
concerning lights and other matters which
have been impressed on all. To this end
a watch is kept up at all times. The ship's
watch consists of certain lookouts and
these are aided by others furnished by
the troops.

And the watchword of all these observers
is to take nothing for granted. Or as the
gunnery officer says ''shoot first, and a-
pologize afterwards". Or in the philosophy
at the rabbit ''Trust no man, and if you
hear a stick break, run". Hence all hands
are admonished to report any and every
thing that looms up within sight, which
might possibly be or conceal a periscope.
For the submarine must maneuver and
jockey around quite a bit before getting
into a position to strike. If it can be sighted
in the midst of making these maneuvers
the chances are very very good of spoiling
its plans. A shot or two in its vicinity has
a wonderful effect.

In order to deliver his blow successfully,
the submarine must be within twenty-five
hundred to three thousand yards' range.
That is the most effective range or there-
about. Extra long range torpedoes will
work over a considerably longer distance
but they are believed to be few, and ac-
curacy of firing is difficult.

Now as to the means of beating the
enemy off, the ship is equipped with am-
ple guns of modem calibre.

These guns fire a projectile quite
sufficient to disturb the equilibrium of a
Hun submarine.

Continued on page 2

DereMable

I take up my pen to write you. From the
way 1 fed 1 dont think 111 be takin things
up much longer. Im on a boat now. They
say we are going to Prance but we been
goin two days now and 1 aint seen no land
yet. Joe Loomis thinks that theres German
proper gander in it. He says that they
got us out here an there goin to keep us
goin round and round till the wars over.

It seems kind of silly to write you cause
1 cant mail this till 1 get to Prance. It wont
be no use then cause by the looks of things
now ill probaly be flirting with a couple
of mermaids in Davy Jones Lock Up long
before that. Thats a naughtjrical joke
though, Mable. You wouldnt understand
it.

As far as I can find out there sending
the whole army over on this ship. Most
of them sleeps in the room with me from
the noise. They got it fixed up cozy like
an opium den or a moigue. There piled
up three high and the only thing that
stops em there is the roof.

Were on a German boat, I bet it makes
them sore Mable to see one of there own
boats bringin over f ellos like me. The
Germans is peculiar people. They got
sines all over the boat. On some of the
doors upstairs they got Herren painted
Youd never catch an american boat carry-
in fish right on the passenger floor. On
some of the other doors they got signs
what says Bad. I guess they run out of
these before they came to the place where
I sleep. It dont seem reasonable to let
fish have a room with magohuny doors
and a fello with two legs sleepin where I
do. Some of the rooms has Damen wrote
on them. Joe Loomis what lives on the
canvas above me says that the only
German he ever agreed with.

I aint been really sick yet. I aint give
up hopes though. Angus McDonald, the
^otch fello got so worried because he
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67

GERMAN MARINE
BASE IS BLOCKED

VESSEL IS SUNK IN HARBOR
AT OSTEND

LONDON, May lOth.—An effort at
crippling the activities of German sub-
marines through an attack on the base
at Ostend has been successfully made.
The steamer Vindictive has been sunk in
the channel of the harbor, effectively
blocking the entrance.

Our forces succeeded in recapturing a
small portion of the enemy front line
trenches northwest of Albert. The ad-
vance was made after a very stubborn
resistance by the enemy. Hostile artillery
was active throughout the night in the
valleys of the Somme and Ancre.

French headquarters at Paris reports
the capture of the park at Grivesnes.
With this, highly important terrain ad-
jacent to the park was captured from the
enemy. A brief but very intense artillery
bombardment preceded the French ad-
vance.

Lieutenant Fonck of the Frendi flying
forces did valiant work against enemy
airplanes. Six German fliers were brought
down by his fire during the day.

BNBMY APPLIES TORCH «

ATLANTIC CITY, May 10th.— Thou-
sands of dollars worth of Government
property, including material and unfini^ed
buildings, were destroyed by a disastrous
fire. The General Electric Company oc-
cupied some ot the buildings destroyed.
Another fire, believed to be of incendiary
origin, also destroyed six buildings in the
Kelly Speer ship yards.

THE CHERUB

An Adjutant, who had a sweet face
Was suspected of feminine grace
Until he flew mad
And cuss'd so blam'd bad
The Medic ftmi'gated his ]

:S^gie

THE HATCHET

MAY la- MOTHER'S DAY

"Keep Sunday for the Best Things."
No village church bells or city chimes
are heard on the sea on Sunday morning
but at 10:15 the Ship's buglers will sound
Church Call and at 10:30 the Morning
Service will b^gin in the Main Mess Hall,
E 3, with a prelude by the band. The
Ship's Chaplain will conduct the service
and the Army Chaplain who has but re-
cently resigned one of the largest
churches in a western metropolis, will
speak. The quartette which is being so
enthusiastically applauded, will be
present.

A special hour of worship for the
troops in the after part of the ship will
be held in their quarters at one o'clock.
No Protestant Communion has yet
been held on the ship, but the approach-
ing Whitsunday makes especially appro-
priate such a service for the troops in
the afternoon at 1 :00 in E 3, and for the
members of the crew in P 4.

A monster Song Service is being ar-
ranged in place of the usual evening's
entertainment in E 3. There will be a
song book for every man.

COAL DUST

The trip is proving an ordeal for some
of the dusky boys. Said one distressed
individual, "Dese heah niggers is jes'
natcher'l bom crooks. Dey's ready to
lose ev'rything they got jes to swipe some-
body else's."

" Aint gwine to get me to throw nuthin'
over de side," said another. "Pust thing
you know some o' dem lieutenants 'U
have dis nigger perlicing de whole ocean.
How comes dey call it perlicing, anyhow
boss? Dat's a name Ah doan like."

"It's all right in the day time. Boss,"
explained another in answer to an inquiry
as to whether or not he was scared. "But
at nif ht it sho' is skeery. Wid all dem
lights out, whut chanst would dey have
to find me in dat dark? "

The loss of his life insurance as reported
to a lieutenant worried another sadly. In-
quiry revealed the fact that he had care-
lessly misplaced his life preserver.

"I'se suttingly goain to be a Europeen
nigger after this," remarked another, "till
they builds a bridge beck to No'th Car'-

BASEBALL SCORES

AMERICAN J-EAGUE
Boston 4 St. Louis

Detroit 5 New York

Chicago 5 Philadelphia

Washington 2 Cleveland

18 innings. Called account d%rkne6s

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsbuii 4 New York

St Louis 4 Cincinnati

No other games scheduled.

MORE SHIP RULES

Spurs will not be worn in bimks and
you will be held responsible for your own
nightmares.

Avoid trampling on crops even though
they clutter up the deck.

It is forbidden to walk up or down the
ropes or slide down the ftumels.

Horse racing, digging caves, gVatitig and
picking flowers strictly forbidden.

FASHION NOTES

Life preservers with a roll collar are
being worn this season.

Spurs are not absolutely necessary in
riding the waves, but should always be
worn in breaking nightmares.

Wrist watches with luminous dials are
not proper with evening dress.

Keeping up with the times is tough
work when they keep moving the time
ahead on you.

Six-ounce are the fashionable gloves on
the after hatch.

Peathers for decorating tin derbies
may be obtained at the crow's nest.

LETTERS TO BfABLB

(Continued)
f dt all right that he went up to see the
doctor this morning.

I cant write much cause the Captin
told us the centsor would read our letters.
I dont know who he is. I guess hes a
German. Of course hell read em if we
dont seal em.

I guess well get blown up before we go
muc£ further. I dont want you to worry
though. I just menshun it. You got
enough on your hands with your fat£er
in bed with his liver again and me not
around to cheer 3rou up.

Yours to the last bubble

Bin
68

GUNNERS ON JOB.

(Continued)
These guns fire effectively up to twelve
to fifteen thousand yards. They can be
depressed to make a hit close to the ship.
The guns are always manned and the
extra crews have quarters immediately
under the guns, and have their meals
there, and all are at all times ready to
fire a shot on a seconds' notice. These
men got their training in the fleet and
were transferred to this vessel as gun
crews.

The guns are k^t loaded and an abun-
dant supply of ammunition is at hand at
all times.

All guns admit of wide traverse, so that
it isn't likely that a submarine can pop
up anywhere within range without com-
ing under fire, if detected in time.

In addition to these guns, the vessel is
armed with depth mines, and woe unto
any submarine that comes within the
sphere in which they can be used.

BEWARE

A private who wanted a drink.
Said, "Doctor I'm sick, so I think."

But the Major was wise

And looked in his eyes
Saying "Son bottled liquor will sink".

NAUTICAL LANGUAGE

A certain infantry officer was delegated
to locate his men aboard ship. Thirty
minutes later he returned to make his
official report.

"I've found 'em," he reported, "down
in the basement, packed in under the
third floor."

And then he wondered why a naval of-
ficer nearby suddenly turned and walked
away with a pained and melancholy look.

THE PRINTER'S COMPLAINT

Though I'm an ♦ my nose
Where Ifers scribble prose.
This tiring — across the sea
Has no . of rest for me.

A quick little, slick little, shot well sent.
Prom a U. S. gun, by a U. S. gent.
A bubble of oil, a swirl of sea,

Regards to "Bill of jGennanv". i
Digitized by VjOOQ IC

THE HATCHET

Published On The High Seas

Vol.3

Sunday, May 12, 1918

Ntunber 4

CHIEF ENGINEER
HAS SOME JOB

IS CX)ALMAN, ELECTRICIAN,
PLUMBER AND ICEMAN

Just as the brains of a ship are located
in the officers' quarters, so the heart of a
ship isiound in the engine room. There
is the vast and complicated machinery
which reaches through arteries and veins
to the most distant parts of the vessel,
and makes it a thing of life.

This ship is driven by two quadruple
expansion engines. The four cylinders of
each engine are on each side. The top of
one of these cylinders might form a plat-
form for fifty men. - The guide rods that
leap and dive in rhythmic motion are as
large as the barrels of six inch howitzers.

Any dweller in an apartment house
knows the trouble that one boiler and
one furnace can create. On this ship
there are numerous boilers and many fur-
naces. They are of a size and capacity
which on shore might well appal the en-
tire janitors' union, but here boilers fail
to get out of order and furnace fires do
not grow coldi

It dtea is said that the sea is bad for
the appetite, but this is untrue in the
case of the furnaces. They always
appear to be hungry, and strong,
finely musded men sweat in the ruddy
glow as they feed the fires with a deft-
ness that to an amateur is uncanny. The
food consists of soft coal done up neatly
in bunkers and brought to the furnaces
by means of miniature railroads.

All this is but a small part of the bus-
iness bdow decks. Just as they have the
ooal men they have the ice men. There
IS a re fri g e r a t in g plant and an ice making
machine. There is also an evaporator
used for turning sea into fresh water.
Then there are the pumps. Our idea of
a pon^ IS intimately connected with the
''old oaken backet" but these are not that
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SERMONETTES

Our eyes opened wider, our surprise
increased, when we recently read in
THE HATCHET of the immensity of
the provisioning stores. Nothing may be
said that might reach the enemy's eyes,
of our large and varied cargo, but we will
not soon forget the depths of the hatches
into which an endless amount of equip-
ment was lowered. We may also be sure
that a veritable coal mine is being invis-
ibly borne along across the waves we are
meeting. And men — ^men everywhere,
fore, aft, and amidships; firerooms, deck
above deck, as high as the crows nest.
All the day, the ceaseless surging throng
pours in and out the passage ways. We
are in a floating city surpassing any that
Sinbad ever found.

But a very real part of the ship's cargo,
we may not realize is on board. Kipling
speaks in the language of the Bible when
he says, "For the heart it shall go with
the treasure, go down to the sea in ships."
This ship is carr3ring with it to-day an in-
visible and innumerable host of hearts
from the Homeland, for it is bearing the
treasure of young men from countless
firesides at home. No crowd is too dense
on any deck to exclude the thoughts with
which loving ones are following us; no
night so noisome as to still the voices of
the prayers for the safety of the treasured
ones who are going down to the sea in
ships.

THE USE OF FEAR

'Tear not him who can destroy
the body, but rather fear him
who is able to destroy both soul
and body in Hell." — ^Jesus.
There is only one thing in this world
or in the next to be afraid of and that is
the devil called Cowardice.

Jesus knew and suffered physical pain.

He died from sheer suffering on the

cross. He might have played safe for

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69

ALLIED AIRMEN
GET MANY HUNS

PHOTOGRAPHS SHOW HAR-
^BOR AT OSTEND BLOCKED

LONDON. May 11th.— That Allied air-
men have wrought havoc in the ranks of
German fliers within the past few weeks
is conclusively proven by figures issued
here. According to information just given
out, losses of the Germans since March
21st are estimated at seven htmdred pilots
and machine gunners, with a correspond-
ing destruction of one thousand machines.

The War Office has also annotmced
that our aviators have succeeded in photo-
graphing the harbor at Ostend. These
photographs show that Friday's effort to
block the submarine base at that port by
the MTiTring of the steamer Vindictive was
successful, and that the fairway is now
locked.

The Allied lines have been advanced
northeast of Locre. Successful raids were
made during the night, and prisoners
taken west of Merville.

Paris reports that some ground was
taken northwest of Orvillers and Sorrel
in the course of minor operations during
the night. A heavy artillery duel was
maintained with the enemy at the mouth
of the Strumme river and along the Ser-
vian front north of Monastir.

During the eariy morning American
artillery co-operated successfully with the
French guns in preparing the way for a
French raid in the sector of Aprement
forest.

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 2 St. Louis

Detroit 5 New York

Chicago Philadelphia

Washington 1 Cleveland

4
6
1

NATIONAL LEAGUE
St Louis - Philadelphia Wet grounds.
Cincinnati Brooklyn Rain

Pittsburg 2 New Yo

Chicago ^'Q'tizel Boetoa

;^gle J

THE HATCHET

MOTHERS' DAT

This 18 Mothers' Day. On shore men
will wear a little white flower as the out-
ward and visible symbol of the highest
human love known to man.

We have no white flowers here — nor do
we need them. Each of us wears, not on
but in his heart, the thought of his
mother and the memory of his child-
hood.

It is because of the ideals that our
mothers taught us that we are going forth
to war. To them — and to them alone —
we shall return always handsome and
always young. To each mother the fate
oi the war depends upon the efforts of
her boy alone.

Let us so fight and so Hve that one
mall atom of their boundless faith and
fride may be justified.

LETTERS TO MABLE

THE USE OF FEAR

(Continued)
fiis body at the expense of His principles.
But that would have destroyed His in-
domitable spirit in a hdl of torment for-
ever. Hence He chose to be true to His
righteous teaching and His clean strong
life and to accept whatever fate the evil
selfishness of His day could inflict on Him.

In exactly the same situation we stand
to-day, and the advice of Jesus on fear
fits our case.

Fear nothing except that which makes
you less a man. Pear only lust which de-
stroys your powers of concentration.
Pear ' only excess which wastes your
strength. Pear only the polution of play-
ing it safe for your body at the expense
of the bravery of your soul.

Know with old Socrates, that no evil
can destroy a truly good man either here
or hereafter.

Learn by experience that your WILL
SET to be God's man, a soldier in this
army of the Pree, is a greater circum-
stance than any other which can ever
surround you.

There is no danger in fearing, save the
danger of yielding to fear.

HUNS SHIFT TROOPS

AMSTERDAM,May 1 l.—Accordingtoin-
formation received here today, Germany
is shifting troops from the western front
to Russia. No official explanation of the
■laneuver is offered.

DereMable

Were all balled up. There aint no
doubt now that its German Proper Gander
workin. We been running three days
now and no sign of land yet. I wouldnt
be surprised if we woke up some momin
in Chickawgo or some other place on the
Specific coast. I aint sick yet. I dont
seem to need as much food as I used to,
though.

Im gettin on to this naughty call stuff
fast. Quick. Thats me all over, Mable.
Theres a few things about the boat though
that I dont know yet. Por instance they
got pipes comin out the deck all over like
Sibley stoves upside down. I thought
they was for rubbish. I was just re-
marldn to Joe Loomis how neat they was
to have such things. We was maJdn a
point of pickin up everything we saw an
firin it down them. Then one of the ship
officers came along an' you'd ought to
have herd him. Youd have thought we
was tryin to blow up the old tug, insted
of keepin it clean for him. He said the
funnels was for canyin fresh air to the
mens quarters. I says I guessed the one
that carried air down to our quarters got
clogged before we started.

They closed all the windows every night.
Angus McDonald, the Skotchfello says that
808 the Germans wont fire torpedoes
through the windows and land on our
beds. Thats a jokin way he has of speakin
of the pieces of canvas we sleep on.

Were havin a race with another boat.
Its awful close. We been radn now ever
since we started an neither of us has
gained yet. I here the engineers has a bet
of five dollars on who gets in first. I dont
know who can be on the other boat cause
we got the whole army on ours.

Well, Mable, I got to quit now cause
were liable to be sub-marined and blown
to pieces any minit. I want to get this off
before we sink.

Dont worry about me. Yours till I
touch bottom.

Bin.

The Russian art of self defense— 100
yards in ten seconds.

CHIEF ENGINEER HAS SOME JOB

(Continued)
kind. They are large steam driven af-
fairs of every conceivable sort and used
for every conceivable purpose.

The engine room might be supposed to
be second only to an artillery duel on the
western front for the amount of noise it '
creates. As a matter of fact, while it is
by no means quiet, neither is it any bed- I
lam of sound. Each part of every great
machine knows its business thoroughly
and goes shiningly about it in sedate and
ponderous fashion. Prom the huge twin
shafts, some two hundred feet in length,
which whirl their twenty-three inch diame-
ters of steel in never ending circles to the
smallest bolts which stick firmly to their
jobs, everything gives the impression d
system and of power.

Everything which is not run by steam
is run by electricity. The switchboard is
a mammoth affair which could associate
on equal terms with that of any great
manufacturing plant. There is no doubt
that the electric system is capable of
furnishing considerably more light than
will be used on this ship.

It would take in the neighboriiood of
twenty thousand trucks of largest size to
haul the load that the engines of this ship
are pushing through the ocean. More-
over, those engines are capable of trans-
porting it at a speed of better than
eighteen knots an hour.

The engine room crew consists of al-
most as many men as are found in an
army battalion. These are all under the
control of a quiet smooth-faced young
man who graduated from AnnapoPs
many, many years after Noah launched
the Ark.

ANARCHY IN UKRAINIA
WASHINGTON, May 11th— Latest re-
ports from Ukrainia are to the effect that
the country is on the verge of anarchy. In-
terference by the Germans in the inter-
national affairs of the country is assigned
as the reason for the turmoil which exists.

TROOPS KILLED IN WRECK

COLUMBIA, S. C, May 11. — Eight
deaths and twenty-six injuries of a more
or less serious nature were the results of
the wreck of a troop train on the Atlantic
Coast line near this city yesterday. Late
report^ML J» add to ^e list of fatalities.

THE HATCHET

Published On The ffigh Seas

V0L3

Sunday, May 12, 1918

Number 4

CHIEF ENGINEER
HAS SOME JOB

IS CX)ALMAN, ELECTRICIAN,
PLUMBER lAND ICEMAN

Just as the brains of a ship are located
in the ofificers' quarters, so the heart of a
ship is found in the engine room. There
is the vast and complicated machinery
which reaches through arteries and veins
to the most distant parts of the vessel,
and makes it a thing of life.

This ship is driven by two quadruple
ei^Mnsion engines. The four cylinders of
each engine are on each side. The top of
one of these cylinders might form a plat-
form for fifty men. The guide rods that
kfl^ and dive in rhythmic motion are as
large as the barrels of six inch howitzers.

Any dwdler in an apartment house
knows the trouble that one boiler and
one furnace can create. On this ship
there are numerous boilers and many f txr-
naces. They are of a size and capacity
which on shore might well appal the en-
tire janitors' union, but here boilers fail
to get out of order and furnace fires do
not grow cold.

It often is said that the sea is bad for
the appetite, but this is untrue in the
case of the furnaces. They always
appear to be hungry, and strong,
finely muscled men sweat in the ruddy
glow as they feed the fires with a deft-
ness that to an amateur is uncanny. The
food consists of soft coal done up neatly
in bunkers and brought to the furnaces
by means of miniature railroads.

All this is but a small part of the bus-
iness below decks. Just as they have the
coal men they have the ice men. There
ia a refrigerating plant and an ice making
machine. There is also an evaporator
used for turning sea into fresh water.
Then there are the pumps. Our idea of
a pump is intimately connected with the
''old oaken bucket " bul these are not that
(Continued on page 2)

extra!

MESSAGE FROM

SEC'Y DANIELS

SECRETARY OP NAVY SENDS

WORD THROUGH THE

HATCHET

By %>ecial Rush Radio (6K)0 P. M.)
WASHINGTON, D. C, May 12— Secre-
tary of the Navy, Joseph Daniels, sends
by radio through the medium of THE
HATCHET, published aboard ship, the
following message on Mother's £^ to
the sailors.

"Sunday, May 12th, having been select-
ed for observance through nation as
"Mother's Day," I know that every man
in the Navy whose mother is still living
will fed it a peculiar privil^e to write a
letter to her on that day and I am sure
that all will join in a tribute to the sacri-
fice of the Mothers on that day, who
have so signally proved their patriotism
and devotion in tiiis trying time."

Daniels, Secretary of the Navy.

SERMONETTES

Our eyes opened wider, our surprise
increased, when we recently read in
THE HATCHET of the immensity of
the provisioning stores. Nothing may be
said that might reach the enemy's eyes,
of our large and varied cargo, but we will
not soon forget the depths of the hatches
into which an endless amount of equip-
ment was lowered. We may also be sure
that a veritable coal mine is being invis-
ibly borne along across the waves we are
meeting. And men — ^men everywhere,
fore, aft, and amidships; firerooms, deck
above deck, as high as the crows nest.
All the day, the ceaseless surging throng
pours in and out the passage ways. We
(Continued on page 2)
71

ALLIED AIRMEN

GET MANY HUNS

PHOTOGRAPHS SHOW HAR-
. BOR AT OSTEND BLOCKED

LONDON, May 1 1th.— That AUied air-
men have wrought havoc in the ranks of
German fliers within the past few weeks
is conclusively proven by figures issued
here. According to information just givea
out, losses of the Germans since Marck
21st are estimated at seven hundred pilots
and machine gunners, with a correspond-
ing destruction of one thousand machinf.

The War Office has also announced
that our aviators have succeeded in photo-
gn^hing the harbor at Ostend. These
photographs show that Friday's tffMt to
block the submarine base at that port by
the sinking of the steamer Vindictive was
successful, and that the fairway is now
locked.

The Allied lines have been advanced
northeast of Locre. Successful raids were
made during the night, and prisoners
taken west of Merville.

Paris reports that some ground was
taken northwest of Orvillers and Sorrel
in the course of minor operations during
the night. A heavy artillery dud was
maintained with the enemy at the mouth
of the Strumme river and along the Ser-
vian front north of Monastir.

During the early morning American
artillery co-operated successfully with the
French guns in preparing the way for a
French raid in the sector of Aprement
forest.

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 2 St. Louis

Detroit 5 New York

Chicago Philadelphia

Washington 1 Cleveland

4
6
1

NATIONAL LEAGUE
St Louis - Philadelphia Wet grounds.
Cincinnati - Brooklyn JUia

^^^ Oigitizld New YockQQ[^9
ducago * Boston O 6

THE HATCHET

SERMONETTES

(Continued)

are in a floating dty surpassing any that
Sinbad ever found.

But a very real part of the ship's cargo,
we may not realize is on board. Kipling
speaks in the language of the Bible when
he says, "For the heart it shall go with
the treasure, go down to the sea in ships."
TTiis ship is carrying with it to-day an in-
visible and unnumerable host of hearts
from the Homeland, for it is bearing the
treasure of young men from countless
firesides at home. No crowd is too dense
on any deck to exclude the thoughts with
which loving ones are following us; no
night so noisome as to still the voices of
the prayers for the safety of the treasured
ones who are going down to the sea in
ships.

I LET

LETTERS TO MABLE

1

THE USE OF FEAR

"Pear not him who can destroy
the body, but rather fear him
who is able to destroy both soul
and body in Hell."— Jesus.
There is only one thing in this world
or in the next to be afraid of and that is
the devil called Cowardice.

Jesus knew and suffered pjiysical pain.
He died from sheer suffering on the
cross. He might have played safe for
His body at the expense of His principles.
• But that would have destroyed His in-
domitable spirit in a hell of torment for-
ever. Hence He chose to be true to His
xTghteous teaching and His clean strong
life and to accept whatever fate the evil
selfishness of His day could inflict on Him.
In exactly the same situation we stand
to-day, and the advice of Jesus on fear
fits our case.

Pear nothing except that which makes
you less a man. Pear only lust which de-
stroys your powers of concentration.
Pear only excess which wastes your
strength. Pear only the polution of play-
ing it safe for your body at the expense
of the bravery of your soul.

Know with old Socrates, that no evil
can destroy a truly good man either here
or hereafter.

Learn by experience that vour WILL
SET to be God's man, a soldier in this
army of the Pree, is a greater circum-
stance than any other which can ever
surround you.

There is no danger in fearing, save the
danger of yielding to fear.

Dere Mable
Were all balled up. There aint no
doubt now that its German Proper Gander
workin. We been running three dajrs
now and no sign of land yet. I wouldnt
be surprised if we woke up some momin
in Chickawgo or some other place on the
Specific coast. I aint sick yet. I dont
seem to need as much food as I used to,
though.

Im getting on to this naughty call stuff
fast. Quick. Thats me all over, Mable.
Theres a few things about the boat though
that I dont know yet. Por instance they
got pipes comin out the deck all over like
Sibley stoves upside down. I thought
they was for rubbish. I was just re-
markin to Joe Loomis how neat they was
to have such things. We was makin a
point of pickin up everything we saw an
firin it down them. Then one of the ship
officers came along an' you'd ought to
have herd him. Youd have thought we
was trjrin to blow up the old tug, insted
of keepin it clean for him. He said the
funnels was for carryin trcsh air to the
mens quarters. I says I guessed the one
that carried air down to our quarters got
clogged before we started.

They close all the windows every night.
Angus McDonald, the Skotch fello says that
SOS the Germans wont fire torpedoes
through the windows and land on our
beds. Thats a jokin way he has of speakin
of the pieces of canvas we sleep on.

Were havin a race with another boat.
Its awful dose. We been racin now ever
since we started an neither of us has
gained yet. I here the engineers has a bet
of five dollars on who gets in first. I dont
know who can be on the other boat cause
we got the whole army on ours.

Well, Mable, I got to quit now cause
were liable to be sub-marined and blown
to pieces any minit. I want to get this off
before we sink.

Dont worry about me. Youre tin I
touch bottom.

BiU.

The Russian art of seif defense— 100
yards in ten seconds.
73

CHIEF ENGINEER HAS SOME JOB

(Continued)

kind. They are lai^ge steam driven af-
fairs of every conceivable sort and used
for every conceivable purpose.

The engine room might be supposed to
be second only to an artillery duel on the
western front for the amount of noise it
creates. As a matter of fact, while it is
by no means quiet, neither is it any bed-
lam of sound. Each part of every great
machine knows its business thonmgbly
and goes shiningly about it in sedate and
ponderous fashion. Prom the huge twin
shafts, some two htmdred feet in length,
which whirl their twenty-three inch diame-
ters of steel in never ending circles to the
smallest bolts which stick firmly to their
jobs, ever3rthing gives the impression of
83rstem and of power.

Everything which* is not run by steam
is run by electricity. The switchboard is
a mammoth affair which could associate
on equal terms with that of any great
manufacturing plant. There is no doubt
that the electric system is capable of
furnishing considerably more light than
will be used on this ship.

It would take in the neighborhood of
twenty thousand trucks of largest size to
haul the load that the engines of this ship
are pushing through the ocean. More-
over, those engines are capable of trans-
portmg it at a speed of better than
eighteen knots an hour.

The engine room crew consists of al-
most as many men as are found in an
army battalion. These are all under the
control of a quiet smooth-faced young
man who graduated from Annapolis
many, many years after Noah launched
the Ark.

ANARCH7 IN USIUklNIA

WASHINGTON, May llth-Latest i^
ports from Ukrainia are to the effect that
the country is on the verge of anarx^y. In-
terference by the Germans in the inter-
national affairs of the country is assigned
as the reason for the turmoil which exists.
TROOPS KILLED IN WRECK

COLUMBIA, S. C, May 11. — Eight
deaths and twenty-six injuries of a more
or less serious nature were the results of
the wreck of a troop train on the Atlantic
Coast line near this dty jresterday. Late
r^KMts fail to add to the list of f atalitieg.

THE HATCHET

Published On The High Seas

Vol.3

Monday, May 13, 1918

Number 5

ALL RECORDS FOR
' 'EXTRA' ' SMASHED

HEARST, PULITZER AND

OCHS OUTCLASSED BY

THE HATCHET

Hearst, Pulitzer and Ochs have been
outclassed. More than this all newspa-
per records since the world's dim dawn
have been smashed.

This remarkable achievement devel-
oped yesterday when THE HATCHET
published the first mid-ocean extra ever
known.

At S'M P. M. Sunday a radio message
came to the Navy from Secretary Dan-
iels. Exactly one hour and one minute
after this message was received it had
been decoded and read by the Captain,
turned over to the Board of Editors,
set up in type, proof read, a front page
make over established ' and the first of
many thousand copies were on their way
to the sailors and troops.

One hour and one minute after the
first flash came, the familiar call of
"Extra" or "Wuxtry" was heard along
all decks.

THE HATCHET has no desire to blow
its own bugle. But it feels that as a
ouitter of news the establishing of a
world's record should be known. An ex-
tra in mid-ocean, a paper remade and re-
edited and distributed to several thous-
and readers in 61 minutes between two
continents. This should be sufficient
proof as to theplaceTHE HATCHET holds
in the journalism of all time.

MBXTRA'' CREATES FURORE

Within two hours after the radio mes-
sage on "Mother's Day" from Secre-
tary Daniels had been received it had
been read to many thousand sailors and
troops by the Navy Chaplain.

The Secretary's message created in-
tense enthusiasm among the men who
immediately swarmed fore and aft to se-
cure extra copies to mail back, with let-
ters, to their uKithen at home.

CABLE TO MABLE

Dere Mable

Not f eelin well today so am sendin this
instead of writin. Aint seasick. Just
something the matter with stummick.
Angus McDonald, skotch fello says thats
me all over, Mable. I says its all over
with me. Bright and funny to the last.
Eh, Mable. Guess well all be sunk soon
now. ItU be a change to have somethin
goin down. I cant say any more cause
this is costin me 1 dollar ($1) a word.
Wouldnt have said this mudi but I bor-
rowed the money from Joe Loomis. Hed
have spent it for somethin foolish any-
how.

Yours through all uim and downs,
BilL

ITALIANS STORM HEIGHTS

ROME, May 13:— Monte Como has
been stormed and taken by Italian troops.
This well defended height was captured
only after a most brilliant and daring as-
sault.

Thursday night, according to official
statement issued by the War Office text,
reads: In the Val Arsa after brisk fight-
ing, light detachment of our infantry
stormed the strongly oi^ganized height of
Monte Como, capturing about one hun-
dred prisoners, two guns and four ma-
chine guns and some war supplies.

A TOAST AT SEA

To those who'll come this way again
When peace returns by dune and hill.
Who, having played the part of men.
Shall find the home fires burning still —

"Here's How!"
To those who'll no more come this way.
But who must find eternal sleep
Where Prance's lilies bend and sway.
Or Plander's flaming poppies creeps
"Here's How!"
Drink deep

"Here's How."
73

ANOTHER GERMAN
ASSA ULT BR OKEN

FRENCH COUNTER ATTACK
BREAKS* UP HUN DRIVE

PARIS, May 13.— Another German as-
sault has been thrown back, and appar-
ently the enemy has not yet found a
place that will yield to his blows.

To-night's official report says: — ^After
a very violent artillery pr^>aration, the
Germans, with special assault troops,
attacked this morning our positions at
Boise la Caure, southwest of Mailly
Rameval. Favored by mist, the enemy
gained a footing in the northern part c^
the Wood, but was driven back by our
troops by a brilliant counter attack, which
completdy re-established our line. The
Germans suffered very heavy losses, and
left in our hands about one hundred un-
wounded prisoners, fifteen machine guns
and materiel.

This makes the third unsuccessful Ger-
man raid of late, which seems to be fair
proof that the enemy's morale was in no
way increased by his recent heavy losses.

LONDON CHBERS KHAB3

LONDON, May 13 :— A parade of 3,000
United States soldiers took London by
storm today and filled the streets witii
immense crowds. The marching Ameri-
cans circled the heart of the city to mar-
tial music and were given a wonderful
reception. They were also reviewed and
praised by both the king and queen.

SUNDAY AT SEA

No less than five d^erent services,
from song to sermonettes, were greeted
by more than 3000 of the soldiers and
sailors on their first Sunday at sea.

Beginning at 11 a. m. and extending at
intervals to 9:30 p. m. the men drew their
Sunday's inspiration from three fine ser-
monettes and two song services of unu-
sual merit, given by the best voices of
the troops. The ship at sea can take
care of its own from Sabbath services to
submarine smashing, .jj O OQ IC

THE HATCHET

EDITORIAL

THmK IT OVER

We are on our way to the Promised
Land — a land flowing _with gore and
shrapnel.

But we are on our way to learn — not to
teach; to fight— not to talk; to see— not
to show.

Remembering as we roll along that the
big head makes the best target and the
only talk that counts is the voice of the
guns.

This is the Results League — ^where
nothing else matters. In the briny in-
terim we might just as well stick this
under our tin helmets and let it sink in.

LnVBS TO LOOKOUTS

O, Lookouts in the crow's nest

Or where the Port deck leans
Who fix your hopes on periscopes

Or look for submarines —
If you spot a torpedo's trail

Beyond the slightest doubt.
Report it to THE HATCHET aad

Well get an extra out.

HB X3VEW SOMETHING

One of the dusky-hued leaguers was
hustling on his way in the general direc-
tion of the hold. He had just completed
his daily Abandon-the-Ship calisthenics.

"Where you bin to, nigger?" queried a
fellow trooper on the way up. The re-
ply was short but to the point —

"To the drownin' drill."

FROM MABLE TO BILL

Every ocean-going soul aboard this ship
has read Bill's letters to Mabel. They
have all been replete with that variety
which is said to make up the spice of life.
But no one has yet had a chance to read
Mabel's reply to Bill. Mabd certainly
deserves her chance to be heard — or
read.

With this thought in view THE
HATCHET will award a handscme prize
for the best reply in twenty lines or less,
from Mabel to BilL Write early and a-
void the rush.

THE BULLETIN BOARD

1. Position as major open for the sec-
ond lieutenant who camouflaged a deck
of Bicycle Playing Cards to re pres e nt a
Mamial of Interior Guard Duty.

BIG DRIVE WAITS

LONDON, May 13 (Official Report).—
The big drive still waits. The expected
Him assault is still hanging back.

Field Marshal Haig's official report to-
night says: — ^A raid attempted by the
enemy in the nei^borhood of Neuville
Vetasse was repulsed. There is nothing
further of interest to report. The state-
ment issued to-day follows : — ^French troops
advanced their line slightly yesterday
evening east of Locre and captured sev-
eral prisoners. We carried out successful
raids during the night west of Merville
and brought back a few prisoners and
machine guns. A raid attempted by the
enemy east of Ypres was stopped by our
fire.

WOMAN'S PAGE

ADVICE TO THE LOVELORN

By BEATRICE BAREBACK
Dear Miss Bareback :-

The censor reads my letters to my girl,
what do you think I can do about it?

Ira Sponsible
Dear Ira:

The censor who reads your letters is
either highly paid or crazy. Perhaps both.
While he can't be turned, maybe through
seasickness and 3rour letters, his stomach
can. B. B.

Dear Miss Bareback:-

1. Do you think a woman means what
she says?

2. Can a woman make up her own
mind? Herman J. Apple

H. J. A:-

1. Yes and No.

2. No, but she can make up her face
and any man's mind. B. B.

UNINTERESTING FACTS

Trousers are worn wider at the bottom
in the navy than in the army.

Gold braid cannot be obtained at the
canteen.

The bow of the boat is invariably
found near the front end.

No good sailor ever pushes on a rope.

A sea-dog is not always a water-spaniel.

Nothing personal is meant when a sail-
or standing near an unwell soldier says
"Heave-ho."

74

THE WAR SITUATION

(By Our Own Eaqpert)
The western front is quiet while Ger-
mans prepare roads for next drive. AU
reports indicate that this will be towards
Berlin in high gear. The Fourth Army
has been forced to retire because of ill-
ness of Crown Prince with a boil on his
neck. The Germans now have 128 divi-
sions on the western front. There are
28 Dummkopf divisions (of the class of
1860); 73 Elinderrotten divisions (dass of
1930); 4 divisions of Gesundhdts (com-
posed of indigent washwomen) and 15
divisions composed entirely of Umlauts.

On the eastern front the situation is
tmchanged. General Kominoff has lost
Kpants again. In a terrifiBc battle near
Uglug the Cossacks daim to have annihi-
lated the Hassocks who daim to have
wiped out the Cossacks. The OTooles
daim to have licked them both. Germa-
ny has signed a peace treaty with the
XJkerfiends and the 27th Bavariankreams
have been sent on to kill off the popula-
tion and generally restore harmony.
General Whizski is pushing toward Grog
where the government supply of winter
Samovars is reported to have been stored.
Shiploads of brown derbies are in tran-
sit in the Par East to relieve the suffering
in Palestein.

SPORTING NOTES

Berlin is still leading the league; bat
Cincinnati and St. Louis have done this
before in May.

A maxim the Kaiser should have re-
membered — "Before cracking anything,
be sure of your terminal facilities."

WANT AD. DEPARTMENT

WANTED— A life preserver that can
make 16 knots an hour and that will
bark at the fish. Address Editor, 59,
60, 159, 169, 178, 185 indusive.

LOST — Seven goats. Finder will please
return to second lieutenants assigned
as berth officers Somewhere in Africa,
section P, and receive reward.

WANTEI>— Steady job in first life boat
lowered from ship's side. Good refer-
ences. Well qualified as fast starter.
Will guarantee to report promptly. Ad-
dress, Everybody on board. T [^

THE HATCHET

. Published On The High Seas

Vol.3

Tuesday, May 14, 1918

Number 6

SHIP'S HOSPITAL
IS MODEL PLANT

HAS EVERY FACILITY IN
MEN AND MATERIAL

If you have measles confined in your
system which are determined to break
out; if you are planning to have a swell
time with the mumps; if your appendix
wishes to sever diplomatic relations with
that part of your anatomy to which it is
officially attached; attend to the matter
before you leave the ship.

This vessel has a hospital as perfectly
equipped as any like establishment on
shore. It has its various wards, its dis-
pensary, its X ray machine, its laboratory,
its dreeing and its operating rooms.

It has its nurses who have learned
their profession in such schools as the
Rockefeller Institute, the City Hospital
of New York, and many equally
famous institutions. Even in the wdl
equipped Navy the ship stands out for
its hospital f adlities.

It has as its chief medical officer a
genial gentleman who has grown stout
in the sunshine of his own Celtic nature.

The men and the material of this
hospital lead THE HATCHET to offer
this as a motto to its readers: —

If you are going to be ill, do it now.

AFTER THE LOAFERS

ALBANY, May 13.— Governor Whit-
man to-day signed the Robertson anti-
loafer bilL This bill provides that all
able-bodied males between eighteen and
fifty years must be regularly employed in
some useful business, profession or occu-
pation until the termination of the war
with Germany.

SEC DEAD m STORM

HARRISBURG, HI., May 13th— Six
persons are reported fatally injured and
many less seriously hurt in a hurricane
whidi swept this section of Ulioois late
yesterday.

TAKE NOTICE!

Beginning at noon Wednesday, each
person on board must have his life pre-
server and filled canteen with him, and
must be completely dressed at all times
day and night untU we anchor.

They should stay on deck as much as
practical le, and each one should consider
himself a lookout and report anything
and everything sighted via the nearest
lo(^out station.

No precaution, however small it may
seem, must be neglected.

All music is prohibited, whether band,
piano or victrola, and there must be no
unnecessary or loud noises.

The Captain.

LETTERS TO MABLE

DereMable

No land yet. If wed been goin
in a straight line wed have passed N. Y.
twice by this time, I suppose theyll keep
us goin round in circles like this till the
wars over. Joe Loonus says its three thous-
and (3000) miles across. Thats silly though
It aint as far as that from N. Y. to Chick-
awgo.

My room is way down stairs in the sub
cellar. All there is between me and the
bottom of the sea is the floor. If theyd
stuck me down any further it wouldnt have
been such a long drop at that. Each fello
has a little blue padded straight jacket to
wear while hes sinking. There awful heavy.
I guess there to keep us warm while were
drownin. Joe Loomis says there to pull us
down quick sos we dont suffer. The Cap-
tin says today that when we sink all men
gets into rowboats and the officers hangs
onto rafts. Theres something wrong some
where. I been lookin over the row boats
to see whats the matter with them.

They got a lot of scotch fellos on board.

I dont know where they came from. Joe

Angus says they aint pure cause they dont

wear ribons on their bonnets an do wear

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75

AIRMEN HELP

BLOCK HARBOR

ENEMY BUSY SHELLING PO-
SITIONS OF ITALIANS

LONDON, May 13.— British airmen on s
Sunday effectually completed the job of
blocking the German submarine base at
Ostend. Bombs were dropped at the en-
trance to the harbor, some of which hit
and sent to the bottom a German vessel.
This vessel settled between two obsolete
ones which had previously been sunk,
completely blocking the entrance to the
harbor.

Reports from our front state that a
violent artillery fire was directed on sev-
eral sectors by the enemy during the
night.

EliEMY OFFICIALS COUFBR

PARIS, May 13. — ^High representatives
of the Austrian government are in con-
ference with German officials. Emperor
Charles of Austria together with Burian,
the Austrian Foreign Minister, has join-
ed Count Von Hertling, the (German
Chancellor, and Dr. Von Kuhlmann, the
German Foreign Minister, at German
headquarters.

A report on the Balkan situation states
that the Teutonic Allies on the Macedon-
ian front have been delivering a terrific
artillery fire on positions of the Italian
troops in the Monastir sector.

KEEP DOLLAR AT PAR

WASHINGT0N,Mayl3th— TheSenate
this afternoon adopted a resolution calling
on the Secretary of the Treasury to inform
congress what steps have been taken to
keep the American dollar at par in
neutral countries.

Half an ounce per week is the butter
ration allowed the civilian population of
Germany.

When they recruit dergymea in the
aviation corps, are they sky pilcfs or
birds of pray? zed by virOOQ IC

THE HATCHET

EDITORIAL

Your berth space may not be any too
expansive but at least it's a trifle drier
than the purling ocean just outside. You
may not be getting all the fresh air in the
world, but you are inhaling a trifle more
than you could draw in at the bottom of
that well known Atlantic. While this war
isn't exactly a rip-roaring farce or a hila-
rious revel, it has its good points. Once
you land Over There it will keep jrou out
in the open air, for a sp^ at least.

BASEBALL SCORES

NOTICE TO GUESTS

The management calls the attention of
the guests to the life preservers placed in
every room. They are made from the bark
of a rare old sea dog. During a recent test
one of these preservers was worn during a
heavy rain storm. The unfortunate occu-
pant immediately rose several hundred feet
in the air. While there the rain ceased sud-
denly. He would undoubtedly have been
killed if he had not happened to sneeze vio-
lently into the collar after which he settled
comfortably into the ocean

CENSOR OR NON-CENSOR

Mother:

We are in — ^. 111 bet that's a relief.
We leave — for — . Last wedc our
company captured 40 — . I must tell jrou

about — . The poor fellow was

in the — . I know this will make you
very sad. We all — him so well. I am

— but the doctor says .So don't

Tell Father . This is important.

I never received — but I did receive — .
Remember me to .

Your ,

OLD SDBSCRIBER COMPLAINS

To the Editor of THE HATCHET:

Sir — ^As an old subscriber to your pa-
per, I desire to enter a strong protest o-
ver your handling of the submarine ques-
tion. In my opinion the submarine is a
public menace and pest and should be so
treated. It deserves the severest editor-
ial condemnation. Unless there is an
improvement in your handling of this
situation editorially I shall caned my
subscription.

Old Subscriber.

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Washington Cleveland Rain

Boston 7 St. Louis 5

New York 3 Detroit 2

Philadelphia 6 Chicago 4

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Pittsbtirg New York Rain

Chicago 10 Boston 2

Cincinnati 7 Brooldyn 5
St. Louis 3 Phila. 3. Ten innings.

NEW BOOK FOR OFFICERS

The Art of Handling Men is a new
book just published and recommended
to every yotmg officer bound for Over-
seas Service. On sale at all bananna
stands. Written by Professor I. Scratch
after 20 years experience in Fleishman's
Turkish Baths, New York.

<<WATER, WATER, EVERTWHERB''

"Water, water, everywhere"

As Mr. Coleridge wrote;
"Water, water, everywhere" —

To carry on the quote;
"Water, water, eve^where"*—

There should be something more,
But I will never think of it

Until we reach the shore.

LETTERS TO MABLB

(Continued)
pants. But Angus aint got no call to talk
about pure skots.

We all got issued tin hats before we left
I guess they'll give us sheet iron under-
dose next. It takes a long time to wear
a tin hat without hurtin yourself. If you
move qudck it slides down over your eyes
aud bursts you in the nose. Tliats why
they charge in a walk i guess. They got
muskito nettin inside sos it wont hurt your
head. If you take that out it makes a good
wash basin or a mess kit. Joe Loomis and
Angus got arguin yesterday, Joe clamin
that they was no good and Angus clamin
that you couldnt hurt a guy what had one
on. Angus got so sore he bet a quarter. To
decide it Joe put on his hat and let
Angus bit him on the bean with a piece
of lead pipe. Joe always was lucky. He won
the quarter an now hes livin on A deck
where the hospital is. An the Dr. says he
aint got a chance of dyin which is more
than most of us can say. I guess theyll
sink us today. I got to quit now.

Yours till the third time down,

BUL
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WOMAN'S PAGE

ADVICE TO THE LOVELORN

By BEATRICE BAREBACK
Dear Miss Bareback;

I am naturally friendly but there is
something about me which fails to at-
tract. What can I do? I enclose photo-
graph. Peter J. Roc^ymug.
P.T.R.:

After eTamining your photograph I
suggest that in ^der to mcrease your
charm you endeavor to get shot in the
face. B. B.

Dear Miss Bard>ack:

I am in love with a young girl but have
no money and her father is a Gennan
millionaire. What shall I do?

George W. Simple.
G. W. S.:

Be sure he makes a will in her favor
and then shoot him. This is war.
B.B.

TROOP SURGEON'S MESSAGE

"Skeletonized"
Efficiency is the vital necessity, hence,-

1. Bathe at least every other day.

2. Keep clothing, quarters and self CLEAN.

3. Eat only at mess.

4.DIRTISMERELYMATTER0UT0P
PLACE, hence. Don't spit on the ship, the
crew, the officers, nor your comrades.

D0N'Tscatterrubbi8h.There'sa"Right"
place for both.
DON'T BE DIRTY.

5. Any one UN-TYPHOIDED, or UN-
VACCINATED must report at once thru
his commanding officer and be PROTEC-
TED. More men are dying from disease
than from wounds. Therefore——.

6. GET ON YOUR JOB: SAVE YOUR-
SELF.

PARODY ON LIBERTY BELL

By Our Ship's Songster.
(To be sung to-night.)
Liberty Card, when we get home again!
Liboty Card, you'll soon be used again.
When we get into the slip —
You'll take me off of the ship;
For Liberty I will rate, and out through

the gate 111 go
Back home to Mother.
Liberty Card, you're sure a welcome

sight;
Liberty Card, when the Bugle calls, one

and all.
And though it's true, we don't see much

dyou.
Don't forget, the Gobs all wdcome you.
Liberty Caia^ youll soon be used again.

THE HATCHET

Published On The ffigh Seas

Vol.3

Wednesday, May 15, 1918

Number 7

SHIFTS FUN HAS

NEVER LAGQED

THOUSANDS HAVE BEEN
CHEERED BY DAILY PRO-
GRAM ABOARD

A vote upon the two most popular
spots on the ship would undoubtedly re-
sult in the unanimous selection of the
After Hatch and the Main Mess Hall.
Day after day, thousands have congre-
gated from noon until mess time on the
after decks, occupying every permissible
space, to watch the contestants on the
grappling mat and pugilistic arena. Like
the contributors to THE HATCHET,
these popular heroes must go unnamed,
but their identity has become far more
widely known. THE HATCHET wishes
to add its plaudits to those of the
multitude.

Hearst, Pulitzer, and Ochs might well
take notice of the record time in which
the recent Extra was published, but Shu-
bert, Belasco and Keith might travel far
to sign up the men whose musical and
entertaining talent have made the even-
ing hours pass delightfully for "houses"
that would fill any Broadway theatre.
The programmes have been as varied as
vaudeville, grand opera, Sunday songs,
lecture on the Front, and addresses by
the ship's captain and the commander
of troops. As for the band, since its first
appearance, it has won a public to whose
appredation no word need be added.

BASEBALL SCORES

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Phila 5 StLouis 4

Boston 5 Chicago

New York 3 Pittsburg 2

Cindn 2 Brook 1 Ten innings

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Chicago 3 Philadelphia

Cleveland 4 Washington 2

Boston StLouis Rain

New Yock Detroit Rain

LETTERS TO MABLE

DereMable

Were in the same place we was yester-
day. Id know it now with my eyes shut.
It looks like we was moving but Joe
Loomis says thats just the water going
past the boats. A fello told me we was
in the Gulf stream. If we are its some
creek cause you cant see no banks.

We been on four days now. Im begin-
ning to feel like the Ainshunt Mourner.
We lie round on the floor of one of the
lower piazzas all day and read books
from the library. Most of em is about
the lives of fellos whiats dead. That aint
right for a bunch what expects to be
with em any minute

Once a day we go up on one of the up-
per piazzas to exercise. A fello might as
well try to swing indiun dubs on the five
o'dock subway. The only exercise you can
do without knocking off the head of the
fello next to you is eyes right and eyes
left.

The Captin is always talking about
goin bdow. Sedn how we all may any
minit, it aint no time for jokin about it.
He says to me yesterday *'Smith, fix me
up a list of spaces for all my men down
bdow." Aint that the Captin all over,
Mable. He wont be satisfied till he has
em aU tagged an numbered and doing
squads east and west in Davy Jones Lodc-
up.

Joe Loomis has his girls picture pasted
on the back of his tin lookin glass. He
lies on his bunk all day gapin at it. Some
fellos makes awful asses of themsdves
about there girls. Angus McDonald, the
Skotch fdlo, had the mirror shaving the
other day. It swimg rotmd while he
wasn't lookin and when he looked in it
again he got an awful start.

They havnt sunk us yet. I guess there
just fooling with us. Perhaps it will hap-
pen today. Dont worry though.
Yours till you here otherwise,
BOL
77

ENEMY LEADERS

SEAL COMFACT

HEAVY ARTILLERY FIRE ON
BRITISH POSITIONS

GENEVA, May 14.^A semi-official
statement received here from Vienna
says that Emperor Charles and the
Elaiser have reached an agreement on
the enlargement of the consolidation in
the '^present alliance between the two
empires. It also says that political and
military questions and the future rela-
tions of the two powers were discussed
at the conference at the German Great
Headquarters.

Advices from Strassburg are to the
effect that King Ludwig of Bavaria has
left for the German Great Headquarters.

LONDON, May 14.— Violent artillery
bombardments of British positions in the
sectors of the Somme and Ancre rivers
are being kept up almost without cessa-
tion. Our troops carried out a successful
raid on a German trench near Robecq,
capturing several prisoners. West of
Merville, an attempted raid by the Ger-
mans was successfully frustrated.

Paris reports that successful patrol op-
erations were carried out by the French
on the Picardy and Meuse river fronts.
These raids resulted in the capture of
quite a few German prisoners.

PITTSBURG, May 14.— Neville Island
in the Ohio River near this dty has been
sdected as the site of an enormous ord-
nance depot to be constructed for the
War Department by the United States
Sted Corporation. Work on this depot
is expected to start shortly.

EXPRESS TRAIN WRECKED

ALBANY, May 14. — Four persons were
killed and twenty seriously wounded as a
result of the derailment of the Buffalo
Express on the New York Central rail-
road at Sdioback Landing shortly before
midnight last night. ^^

THE HATCHET

TO OXnEt RSADERS

(Adv.)

Your kind attention for just one flut-
terin^f mcMnent —

THE HATCHET is something more
than a will-o'-the-wisp of the sea. It is
an institution of the broad highway be-
tween America and Europe — not the At-
lantic Monthly but the Atlantic Daily.

It is to be the one historical document
of the Transport Service of America in
the world's greatest war.

For when the war is over, THE HAT-
CHET will be boimd, complete, in one
volume, to include not only the entire
printed matter used through the war, but
also an official record of all navy and
army officers aboard, all units from de-
tachments to regiments and all other
data of the many voyages across that
will be of abiding interest later on.

These bound volumes will be sold
where the receipts will go as a Navy
fund to the widows and children of those
lost at sea in the service of their ship
and country.

So remember as you read THE HAT-
CHET today you are perusing history.

SHIPS PESTS

The party who owns a Cape Cod dory
and is never sick on the water.

The party who is always just about to
be sick.

The party who thinks the promenade
deck is a Sheepshead Bay race track.

The party who starts at 2 p. m. trying
to find if the smoking lamp is out.

The party with the medicine ball who
thinks your head is a home plate.

The party who can and will tell you
just where we are and why.

The party who always enquires "If the
paper is coming out to-day.*'

The part3^ who spits to windward.

The party who makes out the duty
details.

The party with the inside stuff.

EDrrOHIAL

POINTED PARAGRAPHS

(By Our Own Pointed Paragrapher)

A magician can get most anything out
of a silk hat but brains.

It takes a long time to say good-bye
when all your friends are bartenders.

Liberty Bonds are a good buy for you
and a good bye for the Kaiser.

A number of Gentle Readers have
written to THE HATCHET desiring to
know when the war will end.

This is one of the simplest queries we
have ever received, so we take extreme
pleasure in giving a plain, unadorned di-
rect reply.

The war will end on the day when Ger-
many is licked. Absolutely I I

rr SUTTINLY IS

One of the dusky-hued troopers stood
looking out to sea, apparently entranced.

There the ocean rolled on its way to
France, a thing of everlasting splendor
and beauty, gray, blue, gold and green
in the gathering dusk.

An officer approaching, seeing the en-
tranced look, wondered what picture of
magic and majesty had been called to
the dusky trooper's vision; something,
undoubtedly, that would bring forth
burning words of praise; perhaps an ^c
in dialect.

''Well, George, what do you think of
our little ocean with its green and gold
and blue?"

The answer was a trifle unexpected.

"It suttinly is flat."

THE DRY LAND

It may be, as we've all been told.
The sea is three-fourths of the earth;
But as I stagger through the hold
Or loiter in my compact berth.
An acre field, of hills and hollers.
Would look like seven million dollars.

The sea is wide — ^the sea is deep—
A mighty and a massive sight;
And as Hie rolling breakers sweq;>
You'll get an eyefull, day or night;
The sea is endless, great and giand^-
But, O you little old dry land I

LINES TO A SUBMARINB

I do not mind the cannon's roar
Nor yet the crashing shell;

And shrapnel never bothers me.
If I am feeling well.

I'll take my chance upon the land
With all the other men.

But killing time with foolish fifih
Is something else again.
78

THE BULLETIN BOARD

1. In the event of the ship going down
on this voyage it will be of interest to
Company Commanders to learn that
while the men are in the water there will
be no close order drill nor inspection.
All other business will be carried on as
usual.

2. For the benefit of those soldiers who
do not understand the rule regarding
throwing cigarettes overboard, it is ex-
plained that the Germans have trained
snipe-pickers following all troop ships
in fast hydroplanes. Germany is starv-
ing for tobacco and the stubs are used to
flavor their alfalfa substitute. Eat the
hickey.

MABEL TO BILL

Dearest William:

Your letter received and contents not^
ed. Through Spiritual Channels you
have been with me ever since the mo-
mentous day we parted, and all I can say
is, "May God in His infinite mercy watdi
over and take care of you, until 3rou have
been delivered, safely into my arms."
Ever Thine,

Mabd.
P. S.— Bill,

Am going around with a new swdl
John and he writ this fer me. It'll make
the fellers think Im a swell dame when
you show it to them. Tear off this p. s.
part. What's the matter are you broke?
You dont put no more stamps on your
letters. Rite again.

Yours as long as you stay away,
Mabel.

WOMAN'S PAGE

ADVICE TO THE LOVELORN

By BEATRICE BAREBACK

Dear Miss Bareback: —

I am twenty-one and in love with a
young girl ot fifty. Considering the
difference in our ages, what advice would
you give me?

I. M. Possible.

I. M. P. — Put yourself in charge of a
cross red nurse.

B. B.
Dear Miss Bareback: —

I am engap^ed to a snake-charmer. She
wishes to give me a pet rattlesnake to
wear my identification tags on. What
would you do? Julius Oilcan.

J. O.— I wouldn't. B. B.

THE HATCHET

Published On The High Seas

Vol.3

Thiirsday, May i6, 1918

Number 8

SUN AND STARS

AIDS TO SHIP

BOTH USED BY NAVIGATOR
IN LOCATING POSITION

AT SEA

Artillerymen have aiming points and
deflections to grapple with but the Navi-
gator of a ship goes even further in locat-
ing his pbsition at sea.

You and I may not know where this
ship now is but you can gamble your ul-
timate kopeck that the Navigator does to
the cubic foot.

How? Simple enough — if you happen
to be steeped in astronomy, trigonometry
and seven or ten other affairs of kindred
nature.

Having once left harbor and plotted his
course, the method most often employed
to locate a position is the use of two
heavenly bodies where the measured
angle is 45 or 90 d^^rees. The sun,
measured above the horizon, is another
method, showing what the drift has been
from the plotted cour^. In case the sky
is overcast the Navigator must depend
upon his chosen direction and the known
speed of the ship.

Observations involving the use of stars
are found to be best at the two twilights
— the twilight of dawn and of dusk where
it is easier to find two distinct luminaries
by which to measure the desired angle
of position.

As a rule these observations are made
at dawn, at 8 a. m., at noon, at 4 p. m.
and at dusk. An efficient Navigator has
to be John J. Mathematics himself for
the above is only a brief indication as to
the use made of the sun and stars in lo-
cating an exact position at sea.

THEN AND NOW

We ran across an old history today
where this line was used in regard to the
war of 1812— "A fleet of fifty vessels was
used to carry 7,000 troops up the Gulf."
Well let you fill in the rest of it regard-
ing troop transportation 106 years later.

LETTERS TO MABLE

Dere Mable: %

I feel the same way the Knights of
Coltunbus must have felt when they was
discovering North Amerika. Just sailing
round in circles and wishin they had
never left N. Y. Were goin through an
awftd bumpy part of the ocean now. Joe
Loomis says theres a lot of traffic through
here and these big boats cuts it all up.
Thats how ignorant that fello is Mable.
Its gettin colder all the time to. I
wouldnt be surprised if we had got turn-
ed north by mistake and would land up in
Labrador or something.

One of the boat officers is called the
Executioner Officer. Every day most he
comes round and says its half an hour
earlier than it is. Thats the way those
fellos use there awthority. Nobody
dasnt contradict them. I guess thats the
way these boats make records so often,
Mable. When they see they aint goin
to make a record they just shove the
dock back. Id go over in nothin if I
was the Captin and get it over with
quick. I wish I could have made con-
tracks like that when I was home. If a
fello came to me an says "Your contrack
is up today" Id just look at him an say
"You must be mistaken. This is yester-
day." Joe Loomis has it figured out that
if we keep on losing time well get there
last winter.

Angus McDonald, the Skotch fello,
says theres no danger in that though,
cause if they ever find themselves workin
back towards last pay day theyll go ahead
for a while.

Angus says that every time they set us
back half an hour the government skins
every man out of pretty near a nickul. It
aint the money, Mable. A nickul never
meant nothin to me one way or the other
as you ought to know better than any one.
Isnt it a cheap way to Whoverize though?

Joe says that if it keeps pm betn as cold
(Continued)
79

ENEMY RESERVES
ARE MERE BOYS

YOUTHFUL TROOPS SUFFER
DREADFUL LOSSES

LONDON, May 15— The DaUy Mail
correspondent in France says "Surrender
of forty-eight Germans in an tmsuocessful
attack between the Ancre and the
Somme on the mornings of May 14th
and 15th tends to confirm what has been
said about defective fighting quality of
the young German recruits with which
so many of their regiments have been
]BTgdy filled up. We are capturing now
some boys of the 1919 class. Their ages
average eighteen years nine months.

Need for more drafts has been demon-
strated in every fresh day's fighting.
Last week one company of the 239th re-
serve infantry r^^ent lost fifty-five out
of seventy-five men with which it started
the week. After the battle on May 8th,
it was found that the Vierstraadt fifth
company of the 240th reserve infantry
regiment had twelve men left out of
eighty-five. The Tenth Company lost
sixty out of one hundred and forty. An-
other company of this reserve regiment
was practically wiped out to use an ex-
pression of the prisoners, by reason of
having their own guns turned onto them,
and by our artillery riflle fire as they
came. On the night of May 4th, the
third battalion had many casualties from
our sheUs. Altogether these reservists
have had a bad time and need large
drafts to bring them up to anything like
strength.

It is clearer now that we did smother
an intended attack in the neighborhood
of Kemmel on May 5th, and also pre-
vented full development of operations
planned for May 8th, when we first lost
.and then recaptured Ridge Wood. There
seems to have been something intended
on May 11th which^^ipas frustrated by
ourgunOigitized by V^jOOQ IC

THE HATCHET

EDITORIAL

There are just one or two things to re-
member in case you are suddenly called
upon to escort a life raft into the water.
The first thing, of course, is to keep your
feet dry. This is essential.

The next detail is to have on dry xm-
derdothing at all times while attached to
the raft.

In case you are adrift with the raft for
over 24 hours you should also bathe at
least once.

Don't eat too much meat; don't drink
too much scotch whiskey and don't smoke
too many cigarettes.

,^ Follow these simple rules and the ex-
perience will not be totally tmpleasant,
annoying though it be at times.

LETTERS TO MABLB

(Continued)
as this he aint goin to get off when they
sink us. He says he rather stay down in
the bedrooms and be drowned than get
all wet with that ice water an then have
a cold for the rest of the war.

Well Mable I got to quit now. A fighter
needs a lot of sleep.

Yours till the war ends,

Bill.

AT SEA
An old time lane ^ou know.
And Spring again, back home;
Low winds that seem to blow
Lost dreams across the foam.

Dim eyes thst look to sea.
Par voices that still call.
Oh Boy — take it from me —
Old Sherman said it alL

SHIP'S PESTS

The mutt just across the table from
you who gulps down a full meal, from
soup through com beef hash, when even
a cup of coffee is repugnant to you.

The Look Out who comes in at 2 or 3
A. M. and wakes up the hard working
jouraalist who has just emitted a ntunber
of deathless lines.

The fat head who steps up and sug-
gests that "the old boat is rocking a bit,
after alL"

THE HATCHEPS MOTTO

If they don't like THE HATCHET,
giTe 'em The Aze.

LOG OF THE PUP

— day: Great day out today. Had a run
through the park. Made many new
acquaintances, as per usual.

—day: Transfer of ownership. I become
a sailor. Trouble starts. I am denied
admission to the Hudson tunnels, and
spend the night in a hotel.

—day: Make the ship all right, but it
makes no hit with me. Take a run-
out and the cops are called in to
locate me.

— day: Back on board again. Guess it
means making the best of a cramped
situation.

— day: Am becoming puzzled. Much
talk of sea dogs, but haven't seen any
of them yet. One cat aboard but it
seems a shame to pick on it. Such
a lazy good-natured old sport.

— day: Gee but this is an unsociable
crowd. Tried to join a young Heu-
tenant in giving physical drill today,
but apparently my conmiands con-
flicted, or else he didn't like my voice.
Ordered off deck.

— day: Got even in a way this afternoon
and tonight. Hid away and had a big
patrol looking for me. Guess they
thought I had gone AWOL. The
laugh is on them.

— day: Oh, horrorsl Hear I am to be
interviewed by one of the pesky re-
porters for THE HATCHET. Guess
111 vamoose again.

Connie, the Pup.

OXTI^ TRIP

We've left our shores behind us

For a trip across the sea
We've left our cares behind us

In our land of Uberty.
We've visions of dark submarines

A-snooping 'round our ship.
We hear of storms and other things

To scare us on our trip.
But we just laugh and look at him

Who spreads these rumors round
The sea is calm — and anyone

Says 'tisn't, isn't sound.
And if a storm or monster

Spreads us o'er the universe.
We'll still be gay, and smile and say.

It might have been much worse.

JOKE DEPARTMENT

What trees bear fruit without blos-
soming.?
The axle tree of a fruit wagon.
80

WOMAN^S PAGE

BEAXnr HINTS

By LILLLAN BUSSELL
For the Complexion: Put two gallons
of whale milk in a pint can. Add the juice
of two Ostrich ^gs and chum till your
arm is tired. Apply with a Broadway
sponge.

H. I. Y. There is only one way of cur-
ing pimples. Hold the pimple over a hot
fire till it comes to a boil. After this take
the boil to a doctor.

S. E. K. The proper way to treat a
Roman nose is to grasp the end of the
beak confidently with the left hand and
pound the curvature boldly with a pair of
brass knuckles held firmly in the right
hand. During the treatment recite "Hora-
tius at the Bridge."

HUNS UP TO OLD TRICKS

LONDON, May 15.— That Germany at
peace is no different from Germany at
war, is evident from her utter disregard
of treaties in connection with Russia. In
spite of repeated protests from the Soviet
Government, violation of the Crimea con-
tinues, though it is an integral part of
the Russian Republic, and comes under
the Brest Peace Treaties. Count Mir-
bach, May 3rd, answering these protests,
fell back on the excuse that it was his
duty as in the invasion of Bdgiiun. That
is, he said that the Crimea has been
violated on the ground of military ne-
cessity. Outraged Belgitun was offered
compensation in the future. So Crimea
is made subject of enemy promises that
the principle of self determination would
be applied to her, a promise, as Russians
point out, that is rendered illusory by
German occupation.

A CONFESSION

I've never seen a submarine.
And what is even more,

I hope I never see one tiU
I'm standing on the shore.

I've never been a hero yet.
And, where the crowds salaam,

I hope I never get the chance
To show how brave I amj I p

THE HATCHET

Published On The High Seas

Vol. 3.

Friday, May 17, 1918

Number 9

GERMAN DIARY
FOUND ON SHIP

EARLY RECORDS OF WAR

AS CHRONICLED BY,

A HUN

An interesting bit of war literature was
brought to light yesterday when one of
the crew brought to THE HATCHET
office a scrap of paper which had been
fished out of a dark comer back of a
locker near his quarters. The sheet was
evidently from the ship's stationery
which was used before the war and was
so headed. All four pages were filled
with a fine handwriting but only a few
letters were familiar. The paper was at
once placed in the hands of THE
HATCHET'S staflf translator who pro-
nounced it an account, written in Ger-
man script, of the events that occurred
dtiring the first days of the War in 1914.
It was evidently written by someone of
the ship's crew, possibly b^un while the
ship was at sea on the way to America
and continued for several weeks after it
had been interned.

A translation of the complete contents
is too extensive to be published here but
THE HATCHET is sharp enough to
carve out a few of the best known events
of those stirring times:

"Account of our Troops
from the first to the twenty-
sixth of August."

Aug. 1 — ^The Kaiser ordered the mob-
ilization of the German army and fleet.

Aug. 2. — Mobilization of Russian troops
undertaken in German territory^ Ger-
many declares war on Russia.

Aug. 3. — ^Because of the outbreak of
popular opinion through France, Ger-
many breaks off its relations. * * *

Aug. 4. — ^The German Reichstag passes
a war credit of five milliard marks. Great
Britian declares that Germany is respon-
sible for the war because of its invasion
of Belgium. • ♦ ♦ ♦

Aug. 10. — ^Three French divisions drawn
ttp at Muhlhouaen were thrown back to
(Cootinhed on page 2)

LETTERS TO MABLE

Dere Mable:

Somebodysroddn theboat. Itsbeen roUin
round something awftd all momin. Theres
always some fool like that in every crowd.
I aint said nothin but me an Angus Mc-
Donald, the Skotch fello, is watchin. When
we catch liim you bet well give him whats
what.

While we was snoopin round we just dis-
covered something awful. All the life rafts
what the officers ride on when we sink is
full of holes. The water would come right
through. As soon as we find the fello whats
rockin the boat were goin to tell the Captin.
Angus says perhaps hell make us officers
or let us sleep late or something. A fello
told me they threw these rafts over the
side when the ship was sinkin. As far as I
can see if a fello is lucky enough to get off
the old tub they fling one of these on his
bean. Im going to wear my tin hat you bet.

They got a bxmch of ropes hanging with
knots on em along the sides from the top
floor down to the water. A fello told me
they was to dimb down when all the row
boats was gone. Some f ellos is in an awful
hurry to get drownded. If their bound to
crown me with a seaweed wreath Im going
to keep em waitinaslong as I can. Thefello
what hung em must have had arms like a
munkey cause there hangin about six feet
from the side.

These German^ Qiust have been awful
tanks, Mable. They got one whole floor
they call saloon deck. Of course the saloons
is gone now. When they made the ship over
they had to get rid of all the luxiuies to
make room. They got the bars out of the
saloons and the officers eat there.

A fello came down stairs the other night
an told us about the war. He said we was
all comin over to fight to make the world
safe for the Democrats. If thats the case
then Mable your father must be an ailin
enemy.

Wdl Mable, they tell us that if we aint
(Continued on page 2)
8i

FRENCH MAKE

TACTICAL GAINS

SEIZE AND HOLD IMPOR-

TANT POINTS AROUND

KEMMEL

LONDON, May 16.— A military corres-
pondent of the British wireless service
writes that in maneuvering for local ad-
vantages, which makes up fighting at
present, the French have scored further
two points in the tactical situation. Ad-
vancing their line north of Kemmel
village, they seem to have brought to a
finish minor fighting which has been
going on for control of Hill No. 44. This
small eminence is no more than a tongue
of the ridge jutting westward from the
general mass, on which are situated
Vierstadt and Ridgewood further to the
east and northeast.

As a tactical position above the muddy
flats, it's value is great. By securing it
the French have frustrated the enemy
attempt to obtain tmimpeded observation
directly northward through Deckebrusch
and over the level country north of
Mount Des Cats. The ability of the
Allies to react in this area offers an
excellent idea of their strength.

The Germans have shown themselves
extremely anxious to secure all points of
tactical advantage from Ridge Wood to
Locre, first to give themselves the best
possible chances for future attack, and
secondly, to secure their rear services
from constant harassing dealt out by
Allied artillery well served from such
observation positions. Nevertheless their
local efforts to secure these advantages
have been consistently unsuccessful.

Another point where the French im-
proved their positions was south of
Hailles where a wood on the bank of the
Avre was rushed and held. Both in de-
fense and counter attack the enemy
showed his anxiety to retain this point
but the gain was maintained and the
enemy suffered heaw— casualties jn his
abortive reactions^jy V^:jOOQIC

THE HATCHET

EDITORIAL

In Uncle Sam's domain we have all
had it shown beyond any doubt for the
last 30 years that TEAM play is the win-
ning factor in all sport.

TEAM PLAY has been the slogan of
our big elevens and our big leagues.
TEAM PLAY is the slogan we must
carry to Prance.

Prance has proved her glory, her
greatness and her grandeur beyond all
parallel

Britain has proved the grit and cour-
age of her bulldog breed.

We are going over as their comrades
in arms to help them dean up a dirty
job, remembering that Prance has buried
nearly 2,000,000 men and that countless
crosses tell the story of Britain's service
and sacrifice.

The American ofiBcer or soldier who
forgets aU this, who fails to work both in
spirit and in flesh with his Allies, is half
a Hun.

Remember that you are going to a land
red streaked and desolated by the great-
est war of all the ages.

You are going among a people who
have drunk deeper from l^e cup of
bitterness than you will ever know.

Their ways may not be your ways,
but what of that?

Get their viewpoint — ^leam their great-
ness — remember their tragedy — and prove,
under the final test, the TEAM PLAY
you have been taught from the day you
first learned to throw a ball or bu(^ a
line.

Editors THE HATCHET:

Why should you pay so much attention
to that sad dog, the Exec's Pup, when I
am on board? I'll bet my nine lives
tibere is politics in it somewhere. I ask
an investigation.

The Ship's Cat.

LETTERS TO MABLB

(Continued)
sunk pretty soon were goin to get there.
I guess then I wont be able to write you
for a few days cause itll take me a little
while to get settled in the trenches an
get my dug out fixed up nice. I hope
they give us a part of the line near the
station cause I dont like those troop
trains. Yours till I write again,

BilL

ORDERS ON MAIL

In accordance with orders issued by the
Troop Commander, all letters written by
officers and men of this command wiU be
left with the Board of Censors, who after
censoring them will seal and mail the same.

No stamps are required on letters or
cards and no postage due will be collect-
ed, if you put your name and oiganization
in the upper left hand comer like a re-
turn address. This applies after you once
pass the gang-plank of the ship and hdds
until the end of the war.

Men may leave their letters with the top
sergeant of their tmit who will promptly
turn them over to the Board of Censors.

Letters mailed before disembarkation
will doubtless return to the States on this
ship.

GERMAN DIART

(Continued from page 1)
Bdfort by the German troops. ♦ ♦ ♦

Aug. 13. — ^The cruisers Goeben and Bres-
lan engaged the enemy fleet out from
Messine. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Aug. 15. — ^The Elaiser orders the calling
out of the entire Landsturme. Mobiliza-
tion is finished.

Aug. 16. — Departure of the Kaiser for
the theatre of war. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Aug. 20. — Great attack of troops of all
kinds in the battle between Metz and the
Vosges b^un on the 17th. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Aug. 25. — ^The city Namur and five
forts were taken by the Germafi troops.
Great attack of the Austrians over the
Russians at Krasnik.

Aug. 26. — General Pield Marshal von
der Goetz was appointed governor of the
occupied Belgium; Namur completely oc-
cupied; Longvy taken; an attack upon
the left wing of the army c^. the (jennan
Crown Prince thrown back; the advan-
tage taken away from the French.

THE LOG OF A SUB

OVER HEREl

"Over There s" an ancient song.
One we used to know back home.

One that we've forgotten long
Driving onward through the foam.

"Over There's" a vanished tune.
Just a phantom of romance.

As we hear the engines croon
On the mighty road to France.

"Over There's" forgotten now,

Buried in another year.
As we gather at the prow

With the chorus "Over Herel"
82

Mon. — Captain opened box of cigars
found on South African blubber
boat; Forced to come to surface.
Sighted Norw^an schooner. Im-
mediately sank. Spent remainder
of day hating blubber boats and
Norwegians.

Tues. — Captain continues to smoke cigars.
Crew forced to breakfast in gas
masks. Finally compelled to rise.
Smoke sighted due north. Captain
discovered sealed orders to proceed
due south. Traveled thus all day.

Wed. — ^Lay on surface all day celebrating
Kaiser's birthday and personal brav-
ery of crew. 50 gallons of beer and
100 gross pretzels consumed. Cap-
tain bestowed weekly decorations.
Fishing smack sighted. Sank at
once.

Thurs. — Narrow escape. About to come
to surface when Captain looked
through periscope. Smoke sighted
immediately overhead. Sank im-
mediately three miles. Smoke prov-
ed to be from Captain's dgar.

Fri. — Beer tanks low. Forced back to Zee-
brugge for fuel. Ocean not i^^t it
used to be. No longer any privacy.

Sat. — Success at last. Two old men in
dory playing pinochle discovered off
Iri^ coast. Captain made speech to
men arousing them to heroic frenzy.
Dory sunk on 20th shot.

Sun. — Home at last. Rejoicing over suc-
cess of trip. Spent the day hating
everybody. Congratulatory td^;ram
from Von Turpentine. "Good work.
Sending dozen hogsheads O. D. beer.
Fatherland must be preserved evea
if it has to be pickled."

WHO'S WHO ON BOARD

Capt. Avoir Du Pois, the noted For-
eigner, to whom four life preservers have
been apportioned, is of firy disposition as
boomes his lineage. He has been known
to lick A. Cream Puff. His chief claim
to distinction is his prominent advoirda-
pois.

UGH!

Little drops of water.

Moving in a bunch.
Make a mighty ocean — >

And make us lose our lu^chr

THE HATCHET

Published On The ffigh Seas

Vol.3

Somewhere in France.

End of Vol.

L*£nyoi

Now that our guests for the last few
days are about to leave us, we wish to
thank them for the fine weather and
smooth seas which they must have
brought with them in their desire to ob-
serve our motto: "We strive to i^ease."

It may have been caused by reflex ac-
tion on their part which the books on
physiology tdl us is an involuntary ac-
tion due to inherent characteristics.

Be that (or either) as it may, we are
inclined to think it was the latter, as all
credit should go where it is due and the
other causes for giving "credit slips*' are
too ntmierous to mention except one,
the.personality of the Colond Command-
ing, which speaks volumes for himself
as well as for our Alma Mater.

The Captain.

A SOLDIER'S SONG

When the' burning thirst of the gods of

Hate
Is quenched by their bloody wine;
When the Huns are hurled from the

Western Gate
And harried beyond the Rhine;
When the flowers grow sweet where the

crosses reign.
Set light in the crimson loam.
Then each will go back to his girl again
Where she waits for him there at home.
And we will not speak of the hell of war
As we sit with her, hand in hand;
But of only the things we knew before
And only the things we planned.
So peace shall rest in the place of care
And happiness banish pain
When we all come back from "over-there"
Bade to our girls again.

Editors THE HATCHET:

I have read the interview attributed to
me and wish to deny every bark of it.
It is utteriy untrue and so shocked my
sensibilities that it made me violently ilL
In fact I was as sick as a dog. I repudiate
it abeolutdy.

The Exec's Pup.

As THE HATCHET has cut into
the war so has the war cut into THE
HATCHET. The (bow and) stem
dictates of military necessity pre-
vented the publication of the num-
bers which lie between this final
number and the last previous issue.
The copy for these issues, however,
has been preserved and will be in-
duded in the compilation to be made
after the dawn of peace.

LBTTBRS TO MABLB

Dere Mable:

I thought the fishes would be buildin
nests in my ears long before I wrote this.
What do you suppose has happened? I
wont ever be able to look you in the
face again. Were right near land and
aint so much as seen a Perryskope. An
here I been runnin round in my Drownin
Jacket for seven days like a f ello wearin
his shroud down to his office a wedc be-
fore he dies. I hope you aint bragged
too much about it or theyll have the
laugh on you. I fed kind of cheap but
you really cant blame me. I took these
other f ellbs word for it.

I aint the only goat thats been wearin
my Drowning Jacket round though. They
all had to an most of them slept in them.
The tailor what designed these must
have been a boiler maker once. If there
vests there too short and if there coats
where is the sleeves? They got a htunp
runnin down the backbone. I know now
how a horse feds when he tries to roll
over. Besides the Jackets, they made
us carry round a tin bottle of water on a
string all the time. I suppose if there
was not enough water to drown us all
we could empty out these.

Were just a few miles off shore, but I
cant tell you just where. This is partly
because I dont know. Joe Loomis says
were comin in to London, but Angus
McDonald, the Skotch fdlo, says it aint
London. He thinks its Paris. I dont
think so though cause if it was youd see
the Ethd Tower.

(Continued on page 2)

83

Au Revoir

It is a pleasure to be able to express the
appreciation of the Troops aboard, of the
Naval effidency, intelligent co-operation,
and uniform courtesy of the Captain and
Crew who have so successfully conducted
us through the perils of the sea, to saf dy
land on the shores of our Companion-at-
Arms.

Our thanks are due, for the dissemin-
ation of the world's news, to the working
forces of that great uni-flow sheet, "THE
HATCHET", special r^ard being given
to the fact that contrary to precedent
there remains a feding of cordiality be-
tween its Editorial Staff and the Readers.

The log of our cruise makes appropriate
a modification of the vow of four French
Musketeers in the "Three Guardsmen",
"The Army and Navy forever, one for
both, and both for one— Our Country.
Troop Coounander.

FRANCBI

There lies our goall^

The goal that called us from our dreams
Of scoter years and singing streams —
To follow where the vanguard swings
Beneath the Eagle's guarding wings
And help pay back the andent debt
To Rodnambeau and Lafayette I

There lies our goal!

Where, just beyond the dosing span,

We take our places with the dan

That waits the day, until, at last

The hour strikes — ^the die is cast —

To break the line with crimson lance

For Friendship, Freedom and for Prance!

On — ^just beyond —

The gray shore looms across the waves,
A battered land of ghosts and graves.
That still fights on with andent pride
Until our millions reach her side
To hdp move back, in charging line.
The Western Front beyond the Rhine!

PRIZE AWARDED.— "Bill" requests
THE HATCHET to express his great
pleasure in the many letters he has been
recdving from Mable, but he takes par-
ticular ddight in one she sent him on
May 15. Therefore to "The New Swdl,
Jolm" the prize win be given.

THE HATCHET

OPPORTUNITY

(A Message from the Ship's Executive
Ofl&cer.)

In his address the other evening, the
Colonel said, "You will all have the one
great opportunity of your lives; see it,
and take advantage of it."

There is no doubt but that the oppor-
tunity will come; there is no doubt but
that you will seize it when it comes.
Th6 big question is, "Will you see it?"
You will see it, if you train yourself to
observe things that go on about you.

If you size up the men you are thrown
with every day, you will know "who's
who." If you observe the peculiarities
of a new country you won't get lost. If
you take note of your captain's idiosyn-
crasies you will keep out of trouble. If
you will "catch on" to the ways of a
more experienced man, you will save
yourself unnecessary work. If you watch
some one explaining the workings of a
mechanism, you can learn easily and rap-
idly. If you can see things quickly and
accurately, you will do things quickly and
accurately. If you act quickly and accur-
ately you will surely see the great oppor-
tunity when it comes your way.

This "lecture" applies to all of us — ^we
all need to brush away the cobwebs, get
a clear view of our surroundings, and be
keen to observe.

It takes only a little observation to note
the general esprit of the troops on board.
They have profited by their training and
it is now up to them to make use of that
training, to see and act quickly and accur-
ately. Remember this when the opportun-
ity comes.

LIBRARY'S GOOD WORK

Among pleasant diversions offered the
troops on the voyage, none has been
more appreciated than the library. Forty
four cases of books were turned over to
the officers and men. Many of these,
provided by the American Library As-
sociation, are to be carried on to the boys
in the trenches.

The library has been ably handled by
representatives of the Y.M.C.A. And in
this connection, an expression of thanks
is extended to these " Y" workers. They
have performed a genuine service in
many ways, including providing enter-
tainment of various kinds.

LONG LIVE THE KAISBR? ? ?

So long I'd let the Kaiser live:
Long as flowers their fragrance give.
Live and live for a million years,
With nothing to drink but Belgian tears,
With nothing to quench his awful thirst
But the bitter brine of a Scotchman's

curse.
I'd make him a bed of silken sheen,
With costly linens to lie between;
With covers of down, on pillets of lace,
With downy pillows piled in place.
Yet when to its comfort he would yield,
It would stink with the rot of the battle-
field;
And blood and bones and brains of men
Should cover him, smother him, and then
His pillows should cling with rotten clay:
Clay from the grave of a soldier boy.
And while God's stars their vigils keep,
And while the waves the white sands

sweep,
He should never, never sleep.
And through all the days and all the

years,
There'd be ever an anthem in his ears,
Ringing and singing and never done.
Prom the primal light to the vesper sun.
Moaning and moaning and moaning wild,
A ravaged French maid's bastard child.
And from the gloom of this fearful tomb,
I'd march him out where our brave boys

died.
Out past the lads he crucified;
There I'd build him a castle beside the sea
Through the limitless years of eternity.

LETTERS TO MABLE

(Continued)

You want to be careful when you
address letters to me. If you address me
too plain there liable to get to me an
you cant tell who might be lookin.
About all you can say on the address as
far as I can find out is Bill Smith, A.E.F.,
which means Am Expecting Flowers.

I got to quit now cause were gettin
near shore an the Sanitary Officer has
ast me to help him sweep out the boat
when the other fellos is gone. Of course
I said I would. Obligin. Thats me all
over, Mable. As soon as I get ashore Im
going to buy one of them John Brown
belts you here so much about. I dont
know when 111 be able to write to you
again cause I undestand theres a battle
on now so I guess III be pretty busy for
some time to come.

Yours till I write again.
Bill.

84

EDrrOHIAL

We have come at last to the battle-torn
country of France.

We have come safely through the per-
ils of the sea to face the dangers of the
land.

We are here to stake our lives in the
greatest game of all.

We must give ourselves, heart and soul
and body, to the winning of the game.

We have no time for what may occur
on the side lines or in the stands while
the game is on.

Tackle low and hard, hit the line
fiercely and keep your feet — and, above
everything else, keep your eye on the ball.

TheBoardofEditorsofTHEHATCHET
desire to take this occasion to extend their
thanks and appreciation to the Captain
and the Executive Officer of the ship for
their co-operation and friendly aid
throughout the voyage. v

Their kind assistance has been keenly
appreciated from the start.

The Editors also desire to thank the men
who mingled Army khaki and Navy blue
with printers ink in the composing room.

As for our Readers — here's 100 percent
of the luck there is.

MABLE TO BILL

Dear Bill,

I aint heard from you yet. Please try to
get a sensor that you know. You ought to
have seen the letter what Claribd got from
Charlie. The sensor must have been a Ger-
man or an old button hole maker. I dont
know which was the worst cut up, Qarib^
or the letter. You know what lovely things
Charlie says. Perhaps he dont say em to
men, though. After one sentence the sen-
sor wrote Mush. The only reason he didnt
cut the sentence out was sos he could be
funny.

So please get a sensor you know an tell
him there aint nothing in any of your let-
ters worth readin anyhow. Your father has
had a long streak of liver or I know he'd
send his best. There isnt enough of it now
to make it worth sending. Tommy Jones
drew a beard an a mustash on your f oto-
graph. You got no idea how it changes
you. Always remember I love you no mat-
ter what you look like. t1 r>
Digitized Mable.^!-^

VOLUME IV

After retuming from her fourth trip as a transport
the George Washington was laid up for extensive repairs
at the piers in Hoboken during the first two weeks in
June- During this time Lieut. Cmdr. C. C. Gill
succeeded Lieut. Cmdr. A. M. Cohen as Executive
Officer.

About the first of Jtme the Germans extended the
area of submarine activity across the Atlantic. The
transport U. S. S. President Lincoln was sunk by
torpedo on June 2nd, about seven hundred nules from
the French coast and in the following two weeks at
least thirteen vessels were sunk just oflE the coast of
the United States. Precautions were doubled there-
fore from the outset when the George WashingjUm
sailed on her next trip at 11 o'clock, Jtme 15th.

She carried the 368th Infantry (colored), the second
battalion of the 115th Infantry, the Headquarters of
tbe 68th Infantry Brigade, Naval Railway Battery
No. 1, as well as several hundred sailors of a naval
overseas detachment and a number of casual officers
and men. Brigadier General Bandholtz was the most
distinguished passenger on board.

The personnel of these several tmits afforded very
few men who had had any newspaper experience
whatever. It was found to be impossible to organize
an editorial board for the publication of " The Hatchet "
as had been done on previous trips. The respon-
sibility for issuing the daily sheet fell upon the ship's
chaplain but he received much assistance from others
interested. Lieut. Cmdr. J. W. Btmkley wrote the
articles concerning insignia, Chap. H. R. Hiunetheseries
of editorials, Lieut. H. A. Payne the column of sports.
To Ensign A. J. Cook credit must be given for the seve-
ral poems. Ch. Yeo. E. J. Cunningham also rendered as-
sistance in the editorial office.

In the printing office the ship's printers were assisted
by the following enlisted men of the troops aboard:
Sidney Smuzek, Rudolph K. Dixon, John E. Saenger,
E. G. Larson, L. A. Oliver, Robert L. Nichols, Paul S.
Hoot, J. E. Filbey, Edw. Kregel, George W. Ernst,
R, P. Jacobs and Ohrum Wiley.

Several days out from New York the press in the
printing office broke down seriously and for a while it
seemed probable that pubUcation would have to be
suspended for the remainder of the trip. Necessary
repairs had not been made in New York because

the former press had been surveyed and a new one had
been requested from the Department to replace it.
It was hoped that the old German press would survive
for one more trip until the new one could be obtained,
but it yielded to the strain. Mr. Barrett, at that
time a Chief Petty Officer in the Engineer's depart-
ment, came to the rescue and after spending a long day
upon it succeeded in repairing it sufficiently for con-
tinued use. In the meantime a bulletin (number four
of this volume) had been set up, fifteen htmdred sheets
had been struck off by hand on the galley proof press
and were distributed in lieu of the day's edition, thus
saving the record of unbroken issuance.

The main event of imiversal interest on this trip to
France was the "badger fight." It was sponsored by
the Captain of the ship and the Commanding Officer
of Troops and received the wildest publicity in "The
Hatchet. " The story of the hoax is told in its columns.

The ship anchored at Brest about two p. m. on June
27th. During the next three days the undefeated
George Washington baseball team kept their record
dear by victories over the teams representing the
Ryndam, the Covington and the Reid. At 11 a. m.
July 1st, the westward course was followed once more.

At 9:12 in the evening of the same day, when about
seventy-five nules from the coast, the alarm signals
were sounded on the ship. When the stations on the
upper decks were reached the Covington, one of the
convoy homeward bound, and less than eight htmdred
yards to the port side of the George Washington, was
seen to be listing heavily and covered with a dense
black doud. She had been struck by aftorpedo fired
by an unseen submarine apparently standing off at a
great distance. The injury from the explosion was
not immediatdy disastrous and she continued to float.
The other transports in the convoy scattered at once
at full speed and forty minutes later darkness and
distance put the Covington out of sight. Radio mes-
sages on the following day informed us that she had
remained afloat for eighteen hours before sinking.
The fatalities had been but six and her crew had
been taken off by the destroyers who stood by.
This was the most exdting inddent in the history of
the George Washington as a transport.

No further adventure was met with until the docks
were reached at New York at one p. m., July 10th.

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THE HATCHET

Published On The Hi^ Seas

Vol.4

Sunday, June i6, 1918

No. I

ON THE ROAD TO FRANCE

By DaaM M. HMidMvon

T

Thank God oor liberatiiig lance
Goes flaming on the way to Francel
To Prance — ^the trail the Gurkhas foundl
To France — old England's rallying ground!
To Prance — the path the Russians strode!
To Prance — ^the Anzac's glory road!
To France — where our Lost L^on ran
To fight and die for God and Man!
To France — ^with every race and breed
That hates Oppression's brutal creed.

Oh France, how could our heart forget
The path by which came Lafayette?
How could the h^ze of doubt hang low
Upon the road of Rochambeau?
How was it that we missed the way
Brave Joffre leads us along today?
At last, thank God, at last we see
There is no tribal Liberty
No beacon lighting just our shores!

No Freedom guarding but our doorst
The flames she kindles for our sires
Bums now in Europe's battle fires!

The soul that led our fathers west

Turns back to free the world's oppressedl

Allies, you have not called in vain!

We share your conflict and your pain!

"Old Glory" through new strains and rents,

Partakes of Freedom's sacraments!

Into that hell His wiU creates

We drive the foe; his lust, his hates!

Last come, we will be last to stay —

'Till Right has had her crowning day!

Replenish, comrades, from our veins.

The blood the sword of despot drains.

And make our eager sacrifice

Part of the freely rendered price

You pay to lift humanity —

You pay to make our brothers free!

See, with what proud hearts we advance — ^To France.

THE PRESENT TASK

It is difficult for Americans to realize
that they arc at war. They have for so
many years absorbed pacifist sophistries
that war was believed to be impossible.

As yet our casualties have not run into
tens of thousands weekly, as with our
allies, but we are not going to be content
until we pay our share of the price for
removing the greatest obstacle civiliza-
tion has ever found in its path. To oiu-
children and to our children's children,
we are going to leave the proud heritage
of having stopped and smashed the Hun
at the apogee of his ruthless and barbar-
ous course. To accomplish this each and
everyone of us must do his fuU share.
On the trip across this means a careful
and strict compliance with all the orders
affecting the safety of the ship, passengers

and crew.

To a landsman some of the require-
ments may seem ridiculous, but it must
be remembered that they are the result
of much experience and that we are
fighting an enemy to whom the rules of
war and humanity are meaningless, and
petty violation of orders may mean catas-
trophe. The surreptitious smoking of a
cigarette might cause the loss of life to
thousands.

Every officer and man of this com-
mand is expected to do his share toward
getting "over there," and then to keep
on doing it. We were a long time getting
ready, but we are at last under way and
we are going to crush anjrthing Teutonic
that tries to stop us.

Troop Commander.
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SCnr DANIELS READS THE HATCHET

Washington, D. C, May 31, 1918.
My Dear Captain:

Thank you very much for the copies of
"The Hatchet," the daily newspaper "pub-
lished on the high seas." It is alive and inter-
esting publication, and must be appreciat-
ed by the men going on the long trip over-
seas. I read a number of the articles with
interest, and as an editor myself I con-
gratulate the editors on the sea who are
getting out such a newsy and well arrang-
ed daily.

The copies received will be placed in
the Naval Library, which will keep a file
of "The Hatchet," if you will mail it to
us regularly.

With every good wish, I am

Sincerely yours, y.
Digitized Josephus Daniels*^

THE HATCHET

THE SHIPS SLOGAN

Men who work together and without friction must respect one another. There is nothing which cre-
ates so effective an esprit de corps, which develops so thorough a discipline as the common respect of
each man for the place, responsibilities, and authority of every other man." — ^Hamilton Wright Mabie.

9 i^nnbap iKorntng Sfiottglit

THE UNSEEN CONVOY.

When the Master sent forth his discip-
les into the world that had crucified Him,
and was bound to treat the disciples as the
Lord, he gave them an unseen convoy, "So
I am with you always even to the end of
the world", The promise holds today.
Christ is our unseen convoy now.He stands
by to help against temptations, to stren-
gthen the heart, a very present help in
every time of need.

AN AU REVOm

In the days of Porter and Parragut, the
Navy was known for its wooden ships
and "iron men." Just before this war^
it was stated that the Navy was composed
of iron ships and "wooden men." If the
latter estimate of the Navy were true at
any time, it is not true now. War has
toughened us in body, and to a certain
extend in mind.

The ship has undergone a similar
change. When first commissioned, she
was slack, slow and a discredit to the
service. The crew were raw, ignorant of
sea life, and undisciplined.

BUT, the crew were willing to learn,
anxious to serve the Nation, and have
come to take a pride in their accomplish-
ments and in the efficiency of the ship
as part of our Naval forces. We know
that the steel of the ship is no longer
tarnished; let's hope that we have earned
the right to the title of "iron men,"
The Former Executive Officer.

A top sergeant was sitting on a hatch
talking about home. "Won't your wife
miss you a lot, sergeant?" asked a private
"Sure she'll miss me a lot," replied the
sergeant. She can't heave a flatiron this
distance."

A colored laundress sued a ditto bill
collector for kicking her on her verandah.
The colored doctor witness testi^ed that
the human verandah was situated between
the carotid artery and the tibia. TendoUars
or ten days!

SATURDAY'S SCORES

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Philadelphia, 6; Pittsburg, 1.
St. Louis, 4 Boston, 1.

New York, 8; Cincinnati, 7.

Chicago, 6; Brooklyn, 1.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston, 8; St. Louis, 4.

Detroit, 4; New York, 0.
Washington, 3; Chicago, 1.

Cleveland, 5; Philadelphia, 2.

STANDING OF THE CLUBS

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Won. Lost P.C.

Chicago .'... 33 14 .702

New York 32 16 .666

Cincinnati 23 26 .472

Boston 23 26 .472

Philadelphia 20 26 .435

St. Louis 20 26 .435

Pittsburgh 20 27 .425

Brooklyn 19 29 .396

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Won. Lost. P.C.

Boston SS 21 .611

New York 29 22 .569

Cleveland 29 25 .537

Chicago 25 22 .532

St. Louis 24 25 .489

Washington 26 28 .481

Philadelphia 19 30 .387

Detroit 17 29 .369

WHERE THEY PLAY TODAY

NATIONAL LEAGUE
No games scheduled.

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Washington at Chicago.
New York at Detroit.

Philadelphia at Qevdand.
Boston at St. Louis.

HOW DOES HE DO rr?

Matty manages to hold his Cincimiati
Reds up around the 500 Mark without
the services of his famous "Flying Dutch-
man "catcher.

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AMERICAN AIRMEN

ARE IN EVIDENCE

With the American Army in France,
June 16.— The Germans have been fed
ing the force of the American Marines in
the sector of the front which they have
been holding and advancing. From now
on they will constantly be meeting with
their new enemy in the air. The branch
of the service which has appealed so popu-
laxiy to the American mind, has at last
grown to sufficient size overseas for an
entire squadron of American airmen to
undertake a bombing raid, the first one
that might be called All-American. It is
reported that heavy damage was inflicted
near Metz.

ARTELLBRY CONTINUES ACTIVE

PARIS, June 15. — ^The continuous roar
of cannon was heard along various sectors
of the two centers of "the late" German
drives all day yesterday. Serious artillery
engagements are reported as filling the
day along the Oise and the Mame fronts.
To this the French War Office also adds
a note about further patrol activity.

AN OLD ALLY REAPPEARS

LONDON, June 15.— Recent reports of
interned disturbance in Austria arising
from long hours of compulsory labor,
meagre food supply and insufficient
wages, are strengthened by the latest
advices from German frontier which say
that furious rioting is going on in Vienna.

DRAFT SXElfPTIONS

WASHINGTON, June 15.— Irish and
Australians in this country are exempted
and only Americans between the ages of
twenty-one nnd thirty-one are subject to
the draft.

Sailors and soldiers aboard this good
ship have bought Liberty Bonds, War
Saving Stamps, have almost brought the
Red Cross and the Y. M. C. A., yet they
are all happy as dams at high tide..

THE HATCHET

Published On The Hi^ Seas

Vol.4

Monday, June 17, 1918

No. 2

OUR FRIEND S OF

THE TOP DECK

Among the passengers who camp out
on B deck are several hundred men of a
special Battery. This organization whose
total complement when assembled will

number about men, is

the first of its kind to be sent from
the United States in the present war.
Indeed, it is perhaps the first of its kind
sent from the United States in any war, as
the use of these gunners in warfare has,
never been in general practice, and like
camouflage is something distinct to the
present struggle.

Special guns and special equipment
have been provided for the battery.lt is the
supposition that this equipment will be
assembled somewhere on one of the fronts,
there to aid in the beginning of the long
march to Berlin. However, no one knows
just where the battery's duty is await-
ing them, but the esprit de corps of the
men prompt them to look forward eager-
ly to any assignment which they may
receive. They have supreme confidence
that they can help change the Kaiser's
opinion of American fighting power, and
are only awaiting the time when they
can ram home the first round to answer
some of Von Hindenburg's "Big Berthas."

ANOTHER HERO PUTNAM

PARIS, Jime 16, — American aviators are
taking their own place among the air-
men along the front. Both the enemy
and the other Allied air forces are yield-
ing them increasing respect. The latest
exploits reported was pulled off by Serg-
eant David E. Putnam of the American
Army who downed five German aero-
planes in one day.

Love laughs at distances. A soldier at
Camp Meade married a California giri
3000 miles away by telegram. A chaplain
stood at each end of the wire and the Red
Cross paid the telegraph tolls. Pine!
CongratulationsofTheHatchet to husband
and wife!

FIRST SUNDAY AT SEA

Sodilen an Unexpected Announcement

of Church Services Brings

Large Crowd

All who heard about Church hdd Sunday
morning, were agreeably surprised to learn
that permission had been given to hold
the service, even though the an-
nouncement necessarily came too late
for the majority on board to get it. Up-
on penetrating the interior of the ship,
one frequently heard words of regret from
among the troops aboard and, from offi-
cers that no religious service could be
held. "It doesn't seem like Sunday," was
the remark of all who noted with regret
the necessity for such precaution being
taken.

Nevertheless, the plans for the service
hastily made, provided an excellent ser-
vice for a laige crowd that filled the main
mess hall.

Six chaplains on board, crossing for
service in the A. E. P., were present on
the platform. After the hearty singing of
of several hymns. Chaplain H. lead in pray-
er to the Lord God of Hosts, and instilled
a trust in the Pilot of the ship of our
souls. All listened with market atten-
tion to a helpful sermon by the ships'
chaplain, a sermon that showed a keen
and sympathetic insight in the life of a
soldier. He said among other things
that if the Kaiser and the devil were
allies-every man was pro-German who
yielded to the devil's temptation in his
own heart.

At seven o'clock in the crew's quarter,
an evening service of song and worships
was held for the group on the ship who
have been engaged in the constant task
of bringing it nearer the European shores.
At this service Chaplain V. addressed the
boys in a forceful and interesting way.
All who were present felt it to be a fitting
dose of a beautiful Sunday.

A Bolshevild is a Russian who has
nothing and is willing to divide with an-
other man who has something.
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AUSTKIAN DRIVE ON

ITALIAN FRONT

ROME, June 16.— The long-expected
drive on the Italian front has at last ar-
rived. As each German attack on the west
was halted, the eyes of the Allies have
been turned to the Austro-Italian frontiers.
Many have wondered why the delay. This
time the Austrians opened the drive as
expected. The offensive extends from
A^ago to the sea but has so far succeed-
ed in making no gains whatsoever. Gtm-
fire is reported as growing increasingly
terrific. The battle is raging along the
Piave River and in the northern sectors of
the Asiago Plateau. The onslaught of the
Austrian heavy artillery is being effective-
ly answered by the guns of the Italians
but it is still too early to guage the tide
of the battle.

AMERICAN GAS NOW

With the American Armies in France,
June 16. — ^The artillery duel which was
reported yesterday on the Oise and Mame
fronts continues with unabated fury and
fierce fighting is taking place all along the
line. The Americans seem to have ex-
asperated the enemy by blocking his road
to Paris so effectively. The Germans are
learning that Pershing's guns can rain
gas shells as well as explosives. The Mame
front was subjected to a heavy bombard-
ment of gas by the American gunners as
part of Sunday's exdtement for the Hun.

VIENNESE FOR PEACE

AMSTERDAM, June 16— The often
nunored crisis in Austrian affairs has be-
come a very serious factor in the whole
present situation. Beyond a doubt the
government is now face to face with the
most critical problem of the war: with its
own people. The Viennese are reported
as rioting desperately, and cries are heard
in many street gatherings of peace now
at any price. The Italian offensive, just
reported, must be a de^>erate resort to
avert almost cettain revolution. J |^^

THE HATCHET

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WOULD WASHINGTON APPROVE?

Have we forgotten the sage advice of
the Father of our Country: to keep clear
all entangling alliances? Would Washing-
ton approve our entry into this conflict.

Yea, verily; he could not forget the
great service Prance rendered us in the
hour of need. Her sons bled and died
that we might be a nation. We repay a
debt with interest.

Yea, verily; tho Washington was first
last and all the time for America, he
could not have tirged us to remain quietly
one hour when the world was on fire, hu-
manity's palace burning, when a criminal
was abrocul in the world, dealing out
death and destruction. The spirit of the
First American attends us, may the same
gracious Providence attend usi

WHAT IS rr?

The Hatchet —
A daily newspaper
Printed on the high seas
On board a large United States Ship
By selected men

Of the Army and Navy forces, and
Distributed free to
The thousands on the ship.
Its drcolation is large enough
To make it an influential
Power in any community.
It contains the world's news
From battle to baseball
Received daily by Radio;
Also many communications
Official in character;
Poetry, heroic and boisterous.
Or sad and seasick;
Local news of daily events
Well flavored but censored;
Humorousbits, both black and ' blanche "
*<Meated" out at mess
Or delivered on deck.
You're making history,
Well, write it, too;
But delete all names.
Turn in all your contribs
At the Y. M. C. A.,
D deck amidships.
The Hatchet, what is it?
Whatever you make it.

SPORTS

SUNDAYS SCORES

NATIONAL LEAGUE
No games sdieduled.

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston, 1; St. Louis, 2.

Detroit, 2; New York, 5.

Washington, 0; Chicago, 3.
Cleveland, 4; Philadelphia, 2.

STANDING OF THE CLUBS

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Won. Lost. P.C.

Chicago 33 14 .702

New York 32 16 .666

Cincinnati 23 26 .472

Boston 23 26 .472

Philaddphia 20 26 .435

St. Louis 20 26 .435

Pittsburgh 20 27 .425

Brooklyn 19 29 .396

AMERICAN LEAGtJE

Won. Lost. P.C

Boston 33 22 .600

New York 30 22 .577

Qcveland 30 25 .545

Chicago 26 22 .542

St. Louis 25 25 .500

Washington 26 29 .473

Philadelphia 19 31 .380

Detroit 17 30 .361

WHERE THEY PLAY MONDAY

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Washington at Chicago.
New York at Detroit.

Philadelphia at Cleveland.

Boston at St. Louis.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Chicago at Brooklyn

Pittsburg at Philadelphia
St. Louis at Boston (2 Games)

Cindnnatti at New York

BASEBALL IN FRANCE

John Evers has been appointed to take
charge of baseball in Prance. The little
Trojan's motto has been "Fight 'em with
all you got — ^all the time". His personality
is such that he is one of the best liked
men in baseball — off the field. Evers is
the ideal man for the job.

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Among the celebrities among the enlist-
ed men aboard the ship is '* Billy" Webb
of the Naval Battery detachment. Webb
played a strong game for Pittsburg in the
National League last season at third base.
He deserted the great American sport for
a greater one— hunting the Hims.

THE HATCHET

Published On The High Seas

Vol.4

Tuesday, June i8, 1918

No. 3

WHO AKE THET—

OUR FRIENDS AFT?

It 18 not hard to tdl whose sons they
are — ^these men of the largest unit aboard.
Their dusky skins identify them. But
they are more than merely members of a
race; they are being tried and found true*
to every trust imposed. One of high rank
has spoken of them as the "true and safe
Americans". And what did he mean?
Simply this: In the great confusion in-
cident to the declaration of war against
the great "World Menace/' it was hard to
tell just who was who and what the stand
of each American group would be. But
in all this questioning there was never a
doubt as to what the attitude and position
of this group would be. Traditions and
ancestry spoke for them. They were the
scions of those sires who followed
Washington at Valley Forge, who stood
with Jackson behind the cotton bales at
New Orleans, who answered the call of
Father Abraham two hundred thousand
strong, who saved the Rough Rider at
San Juan; who stoocl with Captain Boyd
At Carrizal. What could they be but
true Americans.

But there is something more to be said
of them. They are the pick of twelve
millions of their kind. Their officers from
the grade of Captain down are practically
aU "blood of their blood and flesh of their
flesh and bone of their bone." This fact
lends greater inspiration to them; greater
because they know them to be most com-
petent. Because of this sympathetic
bond, because of this confidence in their
ability, these men are willing to go thru
the "Kaiser's Kingdom" [HellJ and back
again with these officers.

These men represent the merging of the
South and the North. They are princi-
pally from Pennsylvania and Tennessee.
The emotion of the South with the reason
of the North makes a combination hard
to beat. The Officers represent all kinds
and grades of schools from staid old Har-
vard to the humblest southern academy.
But they represent more. Many of them
(Continued on page 2.)

CHAMPIONSHIP BAND

BREAKS DATS SILENCE

Did yuh heah dat music? Sho, ever'
body on bo'd couldn't hdp't. A lot of
fellows began to wonder if they hadn't
got their dates mixed and mistaken Mon-
day for Sunday because things were so
quiet around the ship all day. Nothing
more exciting had happened than several
drownin' drills, a couple of chows and a
lot of Y. M. C. A. books and magazines
like the Police Gazette. Suddenly the
most melodious music burst forth some-
where in the ship and the crowds began
to flock towards the spot. Those that
could not get into the main mess hall
were content to stand near by, for that
band could play and when it played it
was the kind that could be heard.

Half a hundred dusky musicians, shiny
with perspiration, for it was hot down
there, followed their dark skinned Sousa
with perfect imison and wonderfully mel-
odious results. In fact, it is doubtful if
Sousa's real Naval Band could have de-
lighted the hearers more tmder the cir-
cumstances. At all events, those band
boys and their leader have the heartiest
congratulations of all onboard. We hope
the time will come when the Kaiser will
dance to their music.

It is considered too hot and too danger-
ous, for the present, for any number of
men to gather in the big hall, but if Allah
is willing and the Captain thinks it reason-
ably safe, the band will play daily on the
after hatches for the troops on that end
of the ship and at another time in the day
they will play forward for the bo)rs there.

When the band reluctantly ceased, the
entertainment continued in the midst of
a rapidly rising temperature. The bo)rs
let loose with a lot of popular songs. A
soloist with a beautiful tenor voice was
repeatedly and enthusiastically encored
and the next "nomBAH" was the ship's
song by its own composer.

President Wilson intends to put France
on her feet. France promises to put
those feet, one at a time, right where the
Kaiser bends when he buckles his puttees.

QI

AMERICANS SUCCESS-
FULL AGAINST ODDS

With the American Army in France,
June 17. — ^Barly this morning a large at-
tacking force of Germans engaged the
American troops at Xivray. They vastly
outnumbered the small group of three
platoons of fighting Americans, but were
fought to a standstill in good old Ameri-
can fashion. As the news of the encount-
er and its successful repulse spread along
the line, it added much to the fine spirit
which had characterized the American
troops in the trenches.

AUSTRIAN OFPBNSIVB BROKBN

ROME, June 17.— R^KWts from the Pi-
ave River and Asiago Plateau indicate
that violent fighting continues along the
entire Italian front. The Austrians seem
to be meeting a much better prepared foe
than they did on the last drive, and the
Italians are paying blow for blow. As the
day wore on in the new conflict, it be-
came plainly evident that the Austrians
were everywhere being held.

PARIS, June 17.— "The Austrian offen-
sive has been broken," writes Henri Bid-
iou, the famous French military critic.

PROmBmON TO THE FORE

WASHINGTON, June 17.— Some con-
sidered the deliberations on war measures
interrupted, others thought them contin-
ued, today when the Prohibitionists in the
Senate started on the last lap of their cam-
paign to bring about nation-wide prohibi-
tion. Its supporters are advocating it as
distinctiy a war measure.

LATEST RADIO MESSAGE

Just before "The Hatchet " went to press
the following message was received :

" Jime 18. — One of our dirigibles which
had been lost at sea for a few days, was
picked up by a schooner and taken to New
York. Crew safe."

The Naval Patrol of the United States
gives to the nation a hero every w^k.

THE HATCHET

Cbttoriab

BATING HAM

In one of our large eastern d^>artment
stores it is the custom to begin the day's
work with songs, among others, "Onward
Christian Soldiers," and offering the Lord's
Prayer. After the service one morning a
little Jewess came up to the manager and
said, " I willsing ' On ward ChristianSoldiers '
and eat ham, if it will help to win this
war." Significant this, of the loyal spirit
of Americans.

One can determine to be loyaljto almost
anjrthing, even a yellow cur, and by sheer
determination carry it thru. But our loyal-
ty is of a different kind. Our loyalty is
commanded by our nation's past, by her
early fearless stand for those principles
which are fundamental to htmian progress
and happiness, by her relations with
nations abroad, not seeking her own ad-
vantage but the welfare of all. The past
commands loyalty.

Her present appeals to our loyalty. She
goes into a war that she knows will cost
a tremendous amotmt in treasure and life.
She goes seeking no territorial enlarge-
ment, no advantage for herself that is not
for all, a champion for the free peoples.

There are things in our country that are
not right. There are serious problems to
be solved. But her ideals, that which she
is seeking to do, her aims, these are the
challenge to our loyalty.

ON TO FRANCB

(Tune, "Rolling Home to Bonnie
Scotland")
O'er the waves the Yankees are coming
From the land where freedom reigns.
Hearts of oak with red blood sur^g,
Arms outstretched across the mam —
North and South as one tmited
Brothers all in freedom's cause.
No thought of fear with hopes unblighted
Eager to defend God's laws.

Chorus:
On to France, on to France,
On to France, our mighty host;
On to France o'er boundmg billows,
Every true heart at his post.
Ancient ocean's swelling tx)som
Bear that precious freight along.
Tens of thousands, bold and free men
And behind them millions strong.
And tho' danger Itirks beneath uem
• Neath the waters dark and deep
On they go, no tide can stop them
See that mighty army sweep.

Chorus:

SPORTS

MONDArS SCOSBS

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Boston, 4; St. Louis, 1. (1st game)

Boston, 4; St Louis, 2. (2nd game)
New York, 2; Cincinnati, 1.
Brooklyn, 4; Chicago, 3.
Phila., 9; Pittsburg, 8.
(10 innings)

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston, 6;v St. Louis, 0.

Detroit, 5; New York, 5.

Washington, 2; Chicago, 1.
Cleveland, 6; PhiladelpMa, 3.

STANDING OF THE CLUBS

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Won. Lost P.C.

Chic^o 33 IS .687

New York 33 16 .673

Boston 25 26 .490

Cincinnati 27 23 .460

Philadelphia 21 26 .447

St. Louis 20 28 .417

Pittsburgh 20 28 .417

Brooklyn : 20 29 .408

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Won. Lost P.C.

Boston 34 22 .607

New York 30 22 .577

Cleveland 31 25 .553

Chicago 26 23 .531

St. Louis 25 26 .490

Washington 27 29 .482

Philadelphia 19 32 .372

Detroit 17 30 .361

Why Speak of Love While Laboring

Two Girls
An Automoble
A Swim

A Country Club
A bottle of Wine
A Dinner
More Wine
Home James

BANTAMWEIGHTS BEWARE

The K. O. King's terrible left is nearly
back in shape, and will soon take on all
challengers.

If you intend biting your initials in that
life raft there is no time like the present
for having those molars repaired.

A suggested increase in the tables of
organization for an infantry company.
At least one more private for each Lieu-
tenant with boots, to assist "off and on."

02

NONSENSICAL NAUTICAL

NOMSNCLATUSB

Running Lights: properly named be-
cause they neither trot, pace or walk, and
are made fast.

Trucks: conveyances used by officers
who have duties forward and are quar-
tered aft.

Gaff: one commodity on which the
war did not raise the price.

Boat Painter: member of crew who
camouflages search lights to look like beer
steins, and guns to look like pretzds.
(Strictly confidential) This ruse baits the
Germans and they are easily "hooked" —
poor fish.

Hit the Deck: an order given each
morning at widdi the ship's crew spend a
few minutes in pounding the decks. This
accustoms the ship to hard blows, and
toughens it against attacks by sea-gulls
and submarines.

WHO ARBTHBT— THE MEN AFT?

(continued from page 1.)
are from the regular army, with from
three to twenty-three years of experience
with the "old machine". Here again is
a merger — ^the academic power of the
school with the power bom of actual ex-
perience. This too makes a combination
liard to beat.

One last word. They are men whose
chief asset is their love of song and their
ability to sing under any and all
circumstances. The secret of their great
optimism and cheerfulness lies in their
ability to "mount on the wings of song
to heights serene and beautiful." If you
ever feel blue or despondent ^d your way
aft and listen to the cheerful songs of
these natural singers and 'twill drive the
blues away. These men are destined to
make a name because a singing r^^ent
is a regiment hard to beat.

Who are their K. O. and Field Officers?
The best the Regular Army could give.
"NuffSed."

BADGER FED RAW FISH DAILY

We still have that Badger under lock
and key but unless the higher authorities
see fit to stage the fight at an eariy date
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Published On The Hifth Seas

Vol.4

Thursday, June 20, 1918

No. 5

HATCHET OVERCOMES HUN TREACHERY

A WAR IN PROPAGANDA

WHh ItB Chancteristic Prussian Nstnre,
Former German Press Vidotisly
Tries to «<Bite the Hand That Fed If'

An aHen enemy was discovered on
board yesterday morning when the Ger-
man press, filled with the Kaiser's spirit,
absolutely refused to do the work any
longer with such a host of the Father-
land's enemies. Evidently the Hatchet
did not measure up to its standard of
"Kultur" or on the other hand, perhaps
the paper's force was becoming too wide-
ly fdt to add to Berlin's comfort.

The Hatchet's staff, temporarily thrown
back from the trenches of the front line
which they had been holding so gallantly,
withdrew to a more advantageous position
by the Galley Proof Press where they im-
mediately set to work to minimize the
enemy's loudly proclaimed victory by is-
suing the following bulletin to which was

appended the days news in brief.

"The Editors are regretfully compelled
to announce that publication of the "The
Hatchet ' ' is temporarily delayed. An un-
expected breakdown of the press resulted
from the attempt to meet the largely in-
creasing demand for the paper. Radio
requisition has been sent for new parts
and an expert on press machinery from
the Engineer's force is working day and
night to make the unavoidable delay
as brief as possible."

This counter-attack recovered much lost
ground as several thousand rotmds of the
bulletins were released by the heavy
artillery of the circulation staff.

In the meantime, reinforcements were
hastily summoned from the carpenter
and engineer forces and under the able
leadership of General Barrett, the Hun-
nish spirit on the old German press was
overpowered and put in the brig. The
damage which it had done was repaired
in time and after only a single day's
absence, The Hatchet planted Old Glory
on the front lines again.

FROM THE LAND OF

DUST AND *«CORN"

Gray dawn had faded and given way to
a bright and sunlit day when the banner
battalion of a well known regiment, proud
of its record and with a loyal and burning
desire to further make its name resound
the world over, marched up the gangplank
of the camouflaged transport bound for
somewhere "Over There". Now, because
you can't kill Germans unless you adopt
a certain " Kultur" every man wore a chin
strap and all shoes and boots were laced
in the most approved and proper style.
Down in the old training camp where the
dust was knee deep and the road to town
was the rockiest in the world, and where
on the long hot days O. D. blouses were
worn to keep off tiie heat, a celebrated
(Continued on page two, first colunm.)

BAND CONCERT PRO-
GRAM FOR FRIDAT

("C" Deck, After Hatchway.)
12:30 p.m. Everyone invited
March National Emblem

Fox Trot Walkin* the Dog

Medley J9^^ ^^ ^"^

Blues Kansas Ci^

Fox Trot Darktown Strutters' Ball
Blues St. Louis

6;30 p.m. Don't miss this
March The Hoosier Club

Solo The Ragtime Bass Player

(Musician "Dooney")
Waltz [by request] Missouri

Trombone Oddity Sally Trombone

(by the Slide Sextette)
Medley Someday Somebody's

Gonna' Get You.

The Concert director is also a composer
of note. He is busily engaged on this
trip in writing a march for his Division
of the National Army.
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GERMANS RENEW DRIVE

TOWARDS RHEIMS

PARIS, June 19.— Following a violent
bombardment on a twenty-mile front be-
tween Vrigny and Fort Lapompdle the
Germans b^an a drive on Rheims last
night, the War Office announced today.

SITUATION DOUBTFUL VX EAST

WASHINGT0N,Junel9.— Thatadedar-
ation of war on Turkey may result was
report^ to the State Department today
by American Minister George (^dwell at
Thiseran, Persia.

REAL BLACKHAND SEIVTBNCBD

ALBANY,Junel9.— George— (radiofaul-
ty) for discouraging negro enlistments
in the Army has been sentenced to one
year imprisonment at hard labor.

PROHIBrnON MAT BE PROHIBITBD

WASHINGTON, June 19,— The pros-
pect of immediate dry prohibition through-
out the country for the period of war
dwindled today when di^ention broke
out in the Senate.

BRITISH RENEW RAIDS

LONDON, June 18.— The War (rffice an-
nounced today that a series of raids have
been carried out against the German posi-
tions in the Albert Moyennsville sectors
in which the British raiding parties were
entirely successful.

LONDON, June 19.— The British at-
tacked and recaptured a post from the
Germans near Vieux Berquin on the
Flanders front.

AMERICANS HOLD LINE FIRMLY

With the American Army in France;
June 18. — ^The positions along the front
which were held and so successfully ad-
vanced by the Americans last week, have
become the object of particularly virulent
shell fire from the enemy. The lines north-
west of Chateau-Thierry and especially
Belleau Wood, Bouresche and Triangle
Farm, which have been made famous by
American blood, have been drenched by
asphyxiating gas and mustard shells. But
they are still being held firmly at ^points.

THE HATCHET

EDITORIAL

GBITL WOOD TO CAMP FUNSTON

It has been reported that General Leon-
ard F. Wood, who was recently relieved of
conlmand of the Eighty-ninth Division of
the National Army, now in France, has
been permanently assigned as anticipated,
to command of Camp Funston, Fort Riley,
Kansas. He has this to say : *' I am leaving
for Camp Funston tomorrow where I shall
give the best that is in me to the training
of the boys who will be ordered to that
camp. We have got to win this war, and
I intend to do everything that I can to
make that victory certain and decisive."

FROM THE LAin> OF

DUST AND CORN

(Concluded from first page.)
humorist devised new and interesting
games to take the minds of the boys away
from home and AWOL's by providing for
their amusement such things as merry-
go-rounds and 130-steps-to-the-minute on
No. 1 Post.

On cold winter nights when all were
safely tucked in their cots, fires were
kindled and somewhere about 2.00 p. x.
the boys were routed out to see the fro-
zen hose and hear the clarion calls of
**Er — ^ah — ^t-t-tum the w-w-wa-a-a-ter on!"

The camp was not situated in Florida*
but high up on a sacred hill which was
carefuUv policed each mom. At day-
break dosely guarded by a picked sentry,
there snpurted forth "The Fountain of
Youth which Ponce de Leon of olden
days had searched for diligently, but in
vam. Below flowed the fining waters
of a lagoon named for one well beloved
but who has passed out into the great
beyond.

However, none of these wonderful and
artistic touches served to dim the "Spirit
of the Bayonet" or "ze bowling at ze
Grenade", taught by the most wonderful
Chalk-breaker and magician since Ching
Ling Foo. Hiking, the favorite sport, was
in vogue during the stay of the r^;iment
and night worK was provided for all as-
tronomers.

But" those were happy days and now
the regiment, serious and mindful of tne
big thmgs that await it in the near future,
with a robust heart and a loyal spirit,
goes forward to uphold the traditions of
Its country, determined to win a great
and glorious name in the world's cause
of ** Liberty, Humanity and Democracy." I

SPORTS

WEDNESDAYS SCORES

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Chicago, 1 ; Pittsburg, 0.

Boston, 3 Phila., 2

Brooklyn, 2. New York, 1

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Phila.; 5 Boston

New York 9 Washington,

Cleveland, 6 Chicago 5

Detroit, 7 St. Louis, 5

STANDING OF CLUBS

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Won

Lost

P,C.

Chicago
New York

35

15

.700

34

17

.667

Boston

27

26

.509

CIncmnati

23

28

.451

Philadelphia

22

27

.449

Brooklyn

21

30

.411

St. Louis

20

29

.408

Pittsbui:g

20

30

.400

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Boston

34

23

.596

New York

31

22

.585

Cleveland

32

25

.561

Chicago

26

24

.520

St. Louis

25

27

.481

Washington
Philad^hia

27

30

.473

20

32

.384

Detroit

18

30
NOW

.374

THE NAVY MAY WIN

News Item: "Oliphant, the famous ath-
lete, was among the 1919 Class graduated
at West Point a few days ago".

Young Mr. Oliphant, who won his letter
in four branches of athletics at the Point,
has caused the Navy more trouble than
all the subs ever built. Altho the radio
is silent on the subject, Annapolis is
doubtless the scene of a great celebration
and the whole fleet has heaved a mighty
sigh of relief.

ANOTHER COMEBACK

THE FORUM

Howard Drew, the wonderful negro
sprinter, recently made his second come-
back in two years when he defeated a
classy field of sprinters in New York.
The Springfield Flyer retires and comes
back about as often as a lot of athletes
we know.

The Hun smote fair Belgium with an
iron heeled boot. He smashed Russia
with a broken promise.
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PROTEST AGAINST BADGER FIGHT

The writer is pained to learn that glove
fighting and badger fighting are both still
tolerated in the Navy as well as in the
Army.

It is known that the officers of one or-
ganization, which came on board from a
distant southern camp were addicted to
brutal badger fights and that on one oc-
casion the badger, by rolling past his dog
opponent, nearly caught one of the man-
agers who was saved from the brute's fury
only by a club in the hands of another
officer who broke the badger's nose.

Of course ship's passengers must be
amused, but the writer positively will
make report to the S. P. C. A. at the first
opportunity in case the fight now being
arranged becomes at all sanguinary. A
dog, armed only with his teeth, has no
fair show against the teeth and claws and
nauseous, fetid Hunnish smell of a vicious
badger. It is understood that both ani-
mals in the present case are young, but
nevertheless it is insisted that the badger's
daws be filed so as to equalize conditions.

In these days of advance civilization
and refinement Qess Teutonic Kultur)
when prophylaxis, sterilization, inoculation
and sanitary pltmibing are everywhere in
evidence, it is a sad commentary upon
the Navy that badgers are still allowed
aboard ships.

But for the regulation prohibiting per-
sons in the military service from acting
as correspondents, the writer would send
a vigorous article against badger fighting
to the influential weekly paper of his
home village. Under the circumstances
he must insist that this feeble protest be
published in The Hatchet. It is his fixed
purpose to be present at the fight, and,
regardless of his humble rank, he will be
prepared to intervene effectively if neces-
sary to save dog or man from the in-
furiated badger.

Editorial note: The question that has
been here raised by the most distinguished
of the ship's passengers is submitted to
the public* Shall or shall not the fight
take place? Address: The Hatchet.

Don't grunt at your increased taxes and
cost of living. Each dollar helps to lick
h out of the Kaiser.

THE
"GEORGE
WASfflNGTON"

IN HER
CAMOUFLAGE

LOADING AT HOBOKEN. N. J.
Three or four days required

UNLOADING AT BREST, FRANCE
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THE HATCHET

Published On The High Seas

Vol.4

Friday, June 21, 1918

No. 6

A HAPPT CREW WHO

KNOW WHAT TO DO

Several big "piano" boxes over the fore
and aft hatches serve as an effectual bar-
rier to separate the boys who man the ship,
from those who ride in the luxuriant com-
partments and promenade on the decks
amidships. It seems too bad that all can-
not become better acquainted but we are
too big a village for Brooklyn and the
Bronx to grow neighborly as we used to
do in Pikesville.

But as long as the ship is moving ahead
all may be certain that the boys in blue
are still a considerable and important
complement of the human population on
board. They really live in quite comfort-
able and homelike quarters, if you could
see them, and have a pretty jolly good
time after work is done.

They've been written up before in The
Hatchet and can be represented here best,
by the song which originated with one of
their own ntmiber.

We go on merrily

Sailing over the sea
To the land of war and chance

We take over the boys
Take them far from their joys

And their homes to sunny Prance

We're a dam happy crew

And we know what to do
To make the boys f oiget their blues

And when this fight is won
Ahd we've beaten the Hun

Well bring them back and they'll
be happy too.

Choms
On the U. S. S.

Forever may she reign
Supreme in her happiness

And may sunshine always remain
Shell do her bit with song and wit

To cheer her boys along
And if we work as one

It will all be f tm
On the dd ,

Johnny-We can't play cards on board
this ship any more.
Hank-Wlw?
Johnny-Theskipper'ssittingonthedeck.

BAND CONCERT PRO-
GRAM FOR SATURDAY

SATURDAY AT IKX) P.M.

1.

French National March

Sambre-et-Meuse

2. Pox Trot- - - Bull Prog Blues

3. Waltz by request • - Pall Roses

4. Pox Trot - - - Jdly Roll Blues

5. Medley March request Joan of Arc

SATURDAY AT 6:30 P. M.

1. March - - Troopers Tribunal

2. Waltz - - - Moonlight Blues

3. Pox Trot- - - A Bunch of Blues

4. Trombone Sneeze -Pahson Trombone

5. Memphis Cry - - Beak Street Blues

(By request.)

6. Over There

(By request.)

SPECIAL NOnCE TO THE CREW

A number of men have expressed the
wish that some entertainment be given
to cheer along the boys who accomplish-
ing the job of getting us there. Permission
has been given to put on a big show for
enjoyment of the boys in crew space P4 on
Saturday night at seven thirty o'clock.
Identification tags will serve as tickets of
admission.

FRENCH CLASSES

A number of the troops and officers are
availing themselves of the opportunity of
becoming better acquainted with conver-
sational French by attending the classes
which are conducted jointly by the French
pilot and one of the Y.M.C.A. secretaries.
As others may wish to embrace the oppor-
tunity, who have not heard of it, The
Hatchet is glad to spread the news around.
The classes are held daily at 1 p.m. in £3,
at 7 :30 p.m. on B deck aft. A private class
is being conducted for naval officers.

Mr. Hoover says; "Food will win the
war: he who wastes food is an ally of the
Kaiser".

Therefore any officer or enlisted man
convicted of sea sickness will be severely
dealt with.

97

SITUATION IN AUSTRIAN

CAPITAL GROWS WORSE

LONDON, June 20.— Driven by desper-
ation and hunger and deep longing for a
return to peace, the people of Vienna are
causing their government great anxiety.
The failure of the offensive in northern
Itaty has added fuel to the general popular
demonstrations. Grave food riots broke out
over the city today and the public feeling is
running high. A most necessary but antag-
onizing move was made when cavalry was
rushed into the city, and with drawn sabres,
cleared the streets and dispersed the clam-
oring throngs, temporarily smothering the
agitation.

ITALIANS GAIN MORE GROUND

ROME, June 20.— Local counter attacks
in the sector of the Asiago Plateau have
resulted decidedly favorable for the
Italians and more ground has been taken
by the advance of their troops, according
to the latest reports of the War Office.
The failure of the Austrian campaign has
caused much jubilation at the Italian
capital and gone far to rebuild Italian
hopes which had gone to pieces after the
last disaster.

GAS PREFERRED TO BAYONETS

With the American Army in France,
June 20. — The Germans evidently prefer
to fight American troops after they have
been gassed than to meet them man to
man. The amount of gas directed against
them seems to indicate a strong German
desire to be sure of its effects before
they attempt to advance. This morning
the Luneville sector which is held by our
troops found that its turn had arrived
when it was deluged with the heaviest
gas attack in weeks.

GREAT GERMAN LOSSES

PARIS, June 20.— The German losses
in the fighting between Montdidier and
Oise River were estimated ^t^jei^ty
thousand men«zed by

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THE HATCHET

EDITORIAL

THE CREBD OF AN AMBRICAN

I am an American; bom in America,
educated in the public schools of Ameri-
ca, protected by the American govern-
ment.

I believe in America, not that there are
not other nations with admirable features,
worthy of their people's allegiance, but
for me America is the best country on
earth. I believe in her ftmdamental
principle. "All men are created free and
equal and have the right to life, liberty
and pursuit of happiness." I love her in-
stitutions; I believe in her people, in their
desire for the best and their ability to re-
alize it in their life.

I believe it is my duty to support
America in everything; not to be bUnd to
her faults but to set mysdf to their eradi-
cation; not to expect of my nation any
higher conduct than of myself as an in-
dividual, but to make my conduct con-
form to the highest ideals.

I believe in America's world mission,
not a mission of conquest and subjugation,
but of protection and encouragement of
weaker nations, an ally of the stronger
nations in every good movement.

I believe the hand of Providence is
clearly discernible in America's history
and that full recognition and place should
be given to God in our national life.

SPORTS

This is not alone a white man's war.
all races, creeds, and conditions must unite
to defeat the Kaiser. Ntgro soldiers in
Prance are doing heroic work. Their
women at home are doing wonders in the
way of organization for thrift, and liber-
ality in subscriptions to public funds. We
owe respect to those men who are r^|tdy to
die for us; we owe respect to loyal colored
women I

When the Americans get through with
Kaiser Bill, he'll have to eat his vittles off
the mantlepiece; hell be unable to sit down.

THgRSDArS SCOSBS

AMERICAN LEAGUE
New York, 1. Washington, 4,
Boston, Philadelphia, 2,

Boston, 3, Philadelphia, 0,
Chicago, 5. Cleveland, 4,
(Ten innings)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Phila., 4, Boston, 6, (1st game)

(Ten innings)

Phila.. 5, Boston, 4, (2nd game)

Brooklyn, 0, New York, 6,

St. Louis, Cincinnati, (wet grounds)

STAlfDING OF THE CLUBS

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Won. Lost. P.C.

Chicago 35 IS .700

New York 35 17 .673

Boston 28 27 .509

Cincinnati 23 28 .451

Philadelphia 23 28 .451

St. Louis 20 29 .408

Brooklyn 21 31 .403

Pittsbmigh 20 30 .400

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Won. Lost. P.C.

Boston 35 24 .593

New York 31 23 .574

Cleveland 32 26 .551

ChicMTO 27 24 .529

Washmgton 28 30 .482

St. Louis 25 27 .481

Philadelphia 21 33 .388

Detroit 18 30 .374

THE FORUM

FASHION NOTES

"Woolworth" Sam Brown belts seem to
have suddenly become the rage among a
certain clique aboard.

By the way, just what are those belts
for? Do they enhance one's personal
beauty or are they to keep those M. E.
tmiforms from falling off?

Railroad fares are soaring. Now the
Pullman porter must excuse us from
paying 25c for two dabs whisk, or we'll
be bankrupt.

One of our new Naval Reserve Ensigns
put on the glory of gold braid at his tailors
in order to give the home folks a thrill.
He rang the bell, a little sister opened
the door, then shut it with a gasp.
Said mother, "who was at the door, dear."
Said little sister, I don't know, mother, he
talked like brother but he looks like God."
9«

BADGER FIGHTS

If "badger fights" on board vessels of
the navy needed a defense this reply to a
"protest against badger fights" would be
headed "Defense of Badger Fights".

While the present war is bringing the
army and navy more closely togeUier than
ever before, evidently some of the army
officers, even those of high rank, have much
to learn. Didn't their experience in the
Philippines with trying to stop Philippino
cock-fights show them the futility c^ try-
ing to interfere with long establi^ed cus-
toms of the nations. Does anyone think
that it would be possible to prevent a dam
from being happy at high water or to pre-
vent a Cape Codder from eating aforesaid
clam when he captured him at low water.

The navy is conservative but when it
does see the reason or necessity for a
change, the change is made, as for ins-
tance—substituting "right" and "left"
for "port" and "starboard" in giving
orders to the man at the wheel,

The badger has been on board ship so
long that one might as well try to eradi-
cate "Aye, Aye, Sir!" as to do away with
our favorite animal and the amusement
he furnishes when any stray dog, whether
belonging to the Army or not, comes
along and the badger is turned loose.

We are proud of our badger, — and
while he may be young he is wise and
should he see the one who called hiny
* * Hunnish ' ' — look out. He does not even
need a fish diet to make him fit or fight.

In order that there may be no mis-
givings as to whether the fight will take
place or not, it may be stated on the
highest authority [the Captain of the ship]
that the fight will take place as scheduled.

We promise that the contest will not
cause much bloodshed. As soon as the
box containing the badger is opened and
he is let out against his opponent — exit
the dog to the Happy Htmting Ground!
one snip, one dash, a little close work and
all is over.

A Conservative.

[Who is not afraid to give his name]

LOST

Red memorandum book, containing a
diary and a letter. Return to Y. M. C.A.
and receive reward.

THE HATCHET

Published On The High Seas

Vol.4

Saturday, June 22, 1918

No. 7

TEN-SHUNI HERE AKE

THE <<RE6nLAH FELLAHS**

Have you noticed that happy go lucky
crowd of boys that occupy the starboard
side of C dedc between frames 115 and 125?
Wdl, just look them over; they wear the
Purple and White hat cord and all are
members of the Dental Corps, numbering
about half a hundred, and have come from
all camps in the United States. You will
see them playing either checkers, cards, or
jokes on one another and having the time
of their lives.

Although they boarded the U S.S.

on the 13th and were assigned to Life Boat
No. 13A under leadership of Ole the Swede,
better known amongst his comrades as
Major, they are not the least bit supersti-
tious and are willing to wager that Old
Bill Kaiser will be shy a wisdom tooth
or two when their respective officers get
started and with the help of their worthy
assistants show him that he is not so wise
as he thought he was.

They are loud in their praise and appre-
ciation of the many Jackies aboard and
have remarked numerous courtesies shown
to every individual lad aboard that wears
theO.D.tmiformof Uncle Sam. They think
the Skipper has a crowd of intdligent,
sociable and clean-cut sailors.

ORDER

Begixining Sunday noon, June 23, until
we arrive in the harbor each person
on board is rexquired to be oompletdy
dressed at all times and is to remain on
deck as much as practicable. Life-preserv-
ers and filled canteens must be worn or
carried so that in case of alarm each per-
son can go direct to his station. While on
deck each one is to consider himself a
lookout and is to report anything sighted
throu|th the nearest lookout.

Visiting between Army and Navy
officers IS prohibited. The latter are
to be in their rooms or near their sta-
tions as far as practicable.

Obtain, U. S. N.,
Commanding.

SACRED CONCERT PRO-
VIDED FOR SUNDAY

SUNDAY AT 1:00 P. M.
March - - - - Religioso

2. A. - - - - Lead Kindly Light
B. - - - - Happy Day

3. Solo Holy City (Euphonium Sok>)

4. Intermezzo From CavaUeria Rusticana

5. March - - - The Convoy

SUNDAY AT 6:30 P. M.

1. March - - . - Prepared

2. Spanish Waltz - - La Albuera

3. Blues ... - Kansas City

4. A Slippery Rag - Miss Trombone

5. Jazz - - . - 12th St. Rag

CHURCH SERVICES FOR SUNDAY

The Soldiers Church.

B on Hand.

At After Hatch C Deck.

11:00 A.M., Sunday.

Subject:— A Real Soldier.

Special Music.

Chaplain R-

The Khaki Church

Lee side of C Deck, Amidship.-l 1 .-00 A. M.

Let tis watch the submarmes together.

Subject:— The Best Preparation For War.

Chaplain Mc.

Friendship Misdon.

D Deck, Aft-l 1:00A.M.

Special Service— All Welcome.

Well Known Choir to Sing.

Sermon: — "Spiritual Food**

Chaplain B. A. L. and Ship's Clu^lain

Church of Still Waters
Crew Space F 4, 7:30 P. M.
A Quiet Evenmg Hour of Rest and Wor-
ship for the Crew.
Chaplain of the Ship.

The Old Home Church
Main Mess HaU, 11:00 A. M.

The Songs You Love.

A Message from the Old Book.

Chaplain B.

Seamens Church Service

A Deck, 10:30 A. M.

Chaplain £.

"This space and colunm for h3rmns ar-
ranged and paid for by a group of men
interested in the social application ^f the

00

RADIO REDUCED

little Important News of the Western
Front Released for Seme Time— It is
Thought Big Svents May Be Pending.

For the past week the ship's radio office
has been receiving news only of the situ-
ation in Vienna, the Austro-Italian front,
and scattering raids in the western area.
Evidently the presence of German sub-
marines at large on the Atlantic has lead
the government to release but a portion
of the news in its possession. We all await
with considerable interest and anxiety for
the time when we can pick up again the
threads of the accotmts of the big battle
concerning which last Saturday's papers
carried these headlines: ''Germans again
beaten to a standstill; Oise offensive ends
in a costly reverse; French counter blows
turn the scale. "

VIENNA RIOTS CONFIRMED

LONDON, June 22.— An Exchange Tele-
graph dispatch was received from Zurich,
Switzerland today confirming previous re-
ports of the serious situation among the
people of Vienna. The food supply is rapid-
ly diminishing and the demand for peace
is growing stronger. Fifty thousand per-
sons are crying tor bread and peace in the
daily food riots.

ITALIANS PROGRESS

ROME, June 22.— The Italians and their
Allies have not only withstood the shock
of the Austro-Himgary offensive, but are
bettering their positions hourly.

LONDON, June22.~Thecriticalmoment
of tiie great battle in Italy which b^[an
with the Austrian offensive last Saturdav
has been passed said a wireless dispatdi
from Rome today.

HUNS REPULSED ON BRITISH LINES

LONDON, June 22.— An attempt by
the Germans to recapture lost ground at
Merris was repulsed with heavy losses.

LOST

Six keys on key-ring attached to 2 pen-
knives. Return to Y. M. C. A. ^^,

THE HATCHET

THE FORUM

Mr. Bditer Hatchitt,

Usually at sea,
Deer Ed.

Whats all this rannykaboo bout
badger fitin Betcho I seens many badgers
in my time as yur hull navy ever seen
flotin barrills which is goin sum What
yu no Ed ennyhow bout Happy Huntin
Grounds snips an dashes an f eedin bad-
gers fishis badgers dont eat no fishis
do no good to feed em on navy oficers
speshul meenoo Bnny land of a fool dorg
can lick enny kind of a fool ships badger
and I got ten bits says so.

This brootality talk all tumm3rrot an
I notis that fellow ses hell be at the fiite.

I haint seen the dorg but my ten bits
ses enny kind of a pup kin make yur
favorit animale squed I-I-sir quicken yur
Cape Codder kin gulp down yur hiwater
dam.

I bin in Pilipines myself and Ed yu tell
yur humbre what sines hisself conserva-
tory and haint f raid of that name that
codcfitin is stopped and there haint and
never was no Philippinos Their Filipinos
what pla3r8 basball aint cockfitin Tell him
Ed he better do less talkin bout substi-
tootin rite for port an left for starboard
an more badger fitin.

Thatsme.

Editor, The Hatchet,
Dear Sir,

When I heard the barking of a dog
today on deck I stepped out to look over
the creature that is soon to meet the bad-
ger. As soon as I saw the pup I deter-
mined to add my protest to the one recent-
ly published in your columns.

But if our protests go unheeded I wish
in the interests of all fairness and sports-
manship to offer to draw the ferocious
fangs of the badger.

Thanking you for this opportunity, i

remain.

Very truly yours,
The Ship's Dentist.
Odds are now five to one on the badger
in the coming fight.

POUND: A small bottle of Humphrey's
homoeopathic No. 26 pdlets for Seasick-
ness. Presumably lost on the dedc by an
Ens^fn. Owner may obtain the same by
provmg need for them.

SPORTS

FRIDAYS SCORES

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Brooklyn, 1. New York,

Chicago,

Bo6tCHl| 6

Pittsbim, 3.
Phila., 10.
St. Louis 7,

Cindunati 6

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Boston 13, PhikL,

Cleveland, 3 Chicago 1

Washington, 3 New York 2

(13inhigs)

Detroit, St. Louis, — ^Wet Grounds

STANDING OF THE CLUBS

NATIONAL

LEAGUE

Won

Lost

P. a

Chicago
NewYork

35

16

.686

35

18

.660

Boston

28

28

.500

Philaddphia

24

28

.461

Cincinnati

23

29

.442

St. Louis

21

29

.420

Brooklyn

22

31

.415

Pittsburg

21

30

.411

AMERICAN

LEAGUE

Boston

36

24

.604

NewYork

31

24

.560

Cleveland

33

26

.553

Chicago

27

25

.519

Washington

29

30

.499

St. Lotm

25

27

.481

Philaddphia

21

34

.381

Detroit

18

30

.372

**TEBTH**

About the healthiest thing possible is to
walk up and down the dedc for a couple
of hours and breathe that exhilarating salt
air. And to be put down in one of those
fragrant berthing spaces aft must be worse
than pulling teeth. Speaking of drawing
teeth — if those fellows can draw teeth as
wdl as we'll bet they draw their pay, the
false teeth factories will soon be in the
war industries dass.

We have always thought we were going
** over " to fight the Hun to death. But in
glancing over the passenger list we bdieve
there has been a mistake— it should have
been "bite" instead of "fight."

At that, they are a bunch of good fd-
lows and we are all glad they are aboard —
but; we are glad we have good teeth.

A nail is being shown around the ship
which is said to have resulted from the
fusing of several German silver fillings
when one of the Army TooHi Carpenters
expressed himsdf after reading the
account of the " Woolworth Bdts" and an
official order concerning the same.

100

HYMNS

These hymns are printed that Hatchet
readers may have them for use at dmrdi
service on Sunday.

HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION

How firm a foundation, ye saints of the

Lord,
Is laid for your faith in His exodlent word!
What more can He say than to you He

hath said.
You who unto Jesus for refuge hath fled?

Fear not, I am with thee; (Hi» be not dis-
mayed!

I, I am thy God, and will still give thee aid;

111 strengthen thee, hdp thee, and cause
thee to stand,

Uphdd by My righteous, onmqwteat hand.

ICY FAITH LOOKS UP TO THEB

My faith looks up to Thee,
Thou Lamb of Calvary,

Saviour Divine!
Now hear me while I pray;
Take all my guilt away, *
Oh, let me from this day

Be wholly Thine!
While life's dark maze I tread.
And griefs around me quead,

Be Thou my guide.
Bid darkness turn to day
Wipe sorrows tears away.
Nor let me ever stray.

Prom Thee aside.

JESUS LOVER OF ICY SOUL

Jesus, lover of my soul,
Let me to thy hoeom fly,
While the nearer waters roll.
While the tempest still is his^
Hide me, O my Saviour, hide
TOl the storm of life is fast.
Safe into the haven guide,
O recdve my soul at last!

Plenteous grace with Thee is found,
Grace to cover all my sins.
Let the healing streams abound.
Make and keep me pure within.
Thou of life the fountain art,
Prcdy let me take of Thee.
Spring Thou up within my heart,
. sSse to idl eternity.

It is to be regretted that the boys of
the Roman Catholic faith will not have
an opportunity of attending a service of
their own on Sunday. Unfortunately
among the number of chaplains on board
for this voyage not one is Roman Catholic.
It would be wdl for every boy of them
to engage in some rdigious ezerdse dar-
ing the day.

..zed by '

Google

THE HATCHET

Published On The Hi^ Seas

Vol.4

Sunday, June 23, 1918

No, 8

SKY PILOTS' PART

ON WORLD'S STAGS

Unde Sam, ever thcnightful of his many
nephews, has now seen fit to provide them
with teachers for their spiritual well be-
ing. A generous provision was made in
the ratio of 1:1000 and to special training
camps went the men who were, in the fu-
ture, to look after the boys. As one result
of all this we have with us on board a
detachment of pilgrims easily recognized
by the rdigious insignia on their collars.
AH were attendants at the same training
camp. All commissioned the same day:
each and every one of them reported for
duty the same place and date; every man
o€ tiiem determined and anxious to do his
duty to the best of his ability and to look
out for the welfare of his fellow-man.
They have a big man's job before them
and they appreciate the fact.

As they now take hold of their work
among us, we see them doing their share
in all lines. Down in the berthing com-
partments they bravely take their watch
ministering to the comforts and adjusting
the complaints of the boys whose moral
and i^iritual welfare they must in the fu-
ture direct.

It is only by this doee association that
the end for which they strive can be
reached. So with willing hearts and hands
they are sharing the burden. Bvery officer
and noan is with them in the good work
they are doing and for every Uttle extra
moment they can put in with the boys they
and they only know how much they will
berqMud.

A FBESH WATER HERO

To one of the men now on board this
ship, a naval disaster would hold less hor-
ror than to the ordinary man. He was
a member of the crew of the notorious
steamer Eastland, which turned over at
her moorings in the Chicago River, in June
1914. The young man was attached to the
en g ineer force and escaped the fate of
many of his fellow woricers by dimbing
from on the upturned side of the vessel.

BADGER FEGHT TAKES

PLACE MONDAY EVENING

In spite of the numerous protests that
have been lodged against it, a joint com-
mittee, composed of representatives of
both the Army and Navy, have made final
arrangements to hold the much discussed
Badger Fight as scheduled, in full accor-
dance with the wishes of a large number
onboard.

This bout has stirred up considerable
interest around the ship in view of the
objections raised to staging the affair,
and there is no doubt but that standing
room only will be available in the vicinity
of the hatch on C Deck Monday night
(6KX) P. M.) when the badger is turned
loose on the dog. It is to be a finish
fight, and no quarter will be allowed.

The badger is of a particularly ferocious
species, and it is rumored that he already
has several dogs to his credit. It is pre-
dicted, however, that those who are so
fortunate as to get standing room Monday
night will, without a soubt, witness
"some" fight.
ODDS EVENED UP

The waiving of objections to the Badger
Fight may have been due, possibly, to the
fact that a Bull dog has been discovered
aboard. At any rate, bets are not now
being placed at such odds, even money
prevailing.

As yet, the the manner in which or the
person by whom the " Bull " was smuggled
aboard is not known.

PLANS OF GERMAN GOVERNMENT

Press from England, June 22. — In the
Berliner Lokal Anzeiger it was recently
announced that owing to inadequate hous-
ing facilities in Germany, the government
intends to billet the demobili^dlarmy at
thewar*s end on private families in villages,
towns and cities. But the Lokal Anzeiger
regards the proposal as an intolerable m-
trusion and mvasion of German family life
and appeals to the goverment to calm the
public by withdrawing the menacing an-
nouncement.

To date this has not been done and Eng-
lishmen regard it as part of the Imperial
Government's plan to rehabilitate her
blattered population by hook or crook.
lOI

'"SAILING DEPARTMENT''

HAVE BIG SHOW

The Carpenter's gang had a hard time
Saturday night nailing down the deck
over the crew's compartment below them
when the "Buttermilk" faction's favorite
scored a dose victory of applause over the
"Qabberites" hero. A seven piece string
orchestra held the throng silent and smoke-
less for several numbers but the interpre-
tative dancing of "Greengrass" and
"Windy" shook the fo'c'sle.

The audience grew meditative again
when they heard "Memories" by the tall
dolichocephalous member of the talent,
who later harmonized, to the enjoyment
of all, with the possessor of a beautiful
tenor voice whioi had entranced them
with the "Beale Street Blues."

The evening program closed with
"Mary My Mary" sung for the first time
by its composer, and the whole crowd
and ensemble joined in the ship's song.

SWISS FEAR ECONOMIC SERVITUDE

Press from England, June 22, — ^Part of
the Mittel Europa scheme of the Central
Powers is to make the Rhine available
for ocean going steamers up to Lake
Constance and by other means to divert
Swiss commerce thru German waterways.
But French engineers propose a deep
water canal between Basle and the Rhone
above Lyons which would provide a much
shorter route for the Swiss to the open
water of the world. This would make the
Rhone a rival to the Rhine and direct
Swiss commerce thru Prance to the
Mediterranean instead of thru Germany
to the North Sea.

SO SAT THE HUNS

German Press, June 22. — Prom Lord
Grey's recent statements concerning
league of nations and why Wilson entered
the war, it appears that the worid rule of
Great Britain was threatened and there-
fore it needed America's help. Wilson
entered the war in order to save British
dominion from going down, a mere pretot
to veil America's real reasons. '

THE HATCHET

EDITORIAL

«<LIF£'S SUBMARINBS*'

Lurldng somewhere along the paths of
oommerce are the submarines, waiting to
attack and send to the bottom any unpro-
tected vessel, or even a guarded ship, if
they can. How like sin, life's submarine.

In the story of sin's entrance into the
world, told in the Book of Genesis, it pic-
tures sin as coming in the form of a ser-
pent. Subtly it let loose its torpedo, sent
women to her fall and with her the man.

Sin lurks along our path, hidden, dis-
guised, camouflaged. Beware "Your ad-
versary, the devil, goes about like a roar-
ing lion seeking whom he may devour."

THE T. M. C. A. GOES ALL THE WAT

The latest departure by the Y War
Council has been the placing on board
transports of secretaries, who are attached
to particular ships that they may become
familiar with the workings of discipline
and rule in individual conmiands.

The American Library Association sup-
plies an average of three thousand books
per ship per voyage, which, taken to Prance,
replenish the libraries there.

In full support of the Navy Chaplain,
programs of music, vaudeville and sports
beguile the long and tmaccustomed sea-
journey. The secretaries assist in the re-
ligious services and in the getting up of
the ship's daily newspaper when such is
published.

The large duty of the secretaries is to
" elder-brother " the splendid young men of
both Army and Navy, many of whom are
for the first time exposed to peculiar and
strong temptations and find themselves
away from all restraining influences of
home and community.

The Huns tried fQr four days to find
the exact location of the American forces.
Then, when they got it, they decided they
didn't need it all.

ADVERTISEMENTS

COMPOSITORS NEEDED 1

Several compositors can be used in the
printing office, and all who wish to share
in the novel experience of getting out a
daily newspaper at sea, are requested to
report at this office on B Deck forward.

NOTICE

There are a ntunber of letters being
held at the Post Office, Room 149, '*D**
Deck because of insufficient return address.
A list of these names will be posted at
the Post Office. Kindly call there and
accertain whether any of these letters
belong to you. (Signed) Censor.

ADS NOT FOUND IN THE HATCHET

Notre Dame Female Seminary

Paris Garters

Warner's Straw Hats

Butterick Patterns

W. B. Corsets

Beknont and Pimlico Parks.

Al Jolson in Sinbad

Why pay Rent

Catskill Resorts

Dancing at "Kaiser's"

Singer Sewing Machines

Htmip Hair Pins

Keely Cure for Alcoholics

Palm Beach Suits

Durand's Riding Academy

Onyx Silk Hoisery

"The Hub" Cravats

Lvdia Pinkham's Com^xmnd

Mary Garden Complexion Powder

AMERICANSl

Afraid?

How can you think our hearts

should quake,
Or fill with dread of sudden death?
We have not come these many miles

to make
A coward's grave, or breath a coward 's

breath.
Afraid?

We crave to play that game whose

stake
Is life. We ask no odds nor see
An easy way to win. No gambler's

break
We seek. We'll pay the priceof victory.

I02

THE FORUM

SURE, WE'LL SEND THE

CAPTAIN TO TELL YOU

Dear Editor: May I inquire when we will
meet the next Mail Buoy. I was informed
that we passed one Friday evening but the
gun crews mistook it for a peanscope and
when they fired, the exploding shell threw
the white letters high in air. Now I am
sorry that they did that, for I am sure there
was one among them from my girl in High-
landtown. Can you tell me when we are
approaching the next one, in time for me
to mail her some copies of The Hatchet?

TROPICAL WATERS

Beware I

A certain trooper "Say Boss, whas dem
black fishes a-follerin' us fo'?"

Lookout " Deys awaitin' fo' some spades
to get sea-sick and fall ova'bo'd."

G Deck Tenant

G Deck Tenant who has misplaced his
life jacket: "Ah say, Mista' Saila', gib me
dat life pahzervah; you is mo' used tub
drownin' dan I is.

A Mild Cathartic

"This mawnin' I went up and got three
pills; now, afta dat gun went <», they 'a
no use — ^I don' need 'em."

Funnier to A Deck dian to G Deck

G Deck, temperature 110 plus O. D.
wool, plus life preserver and canteen —
prespiration running down military
channels — ^brought out "Unde Sam she'
does dress us wahm.'*

Shore Duty Preferred

"Wha man," he exclaimed, "wha man,
when vou all get youah self killed on land,
wha aere you am, but when yxm all get
youah sdf killed on water, wha, whar am
you?"

Was Jonah tn Ethiopian

What dese whales doin' rotmd heah, bo?

Wha' they're waitin' to swallow a dead
ni^ah.

Go 'way, man, a whale can't swallow
a whole niggah.

Mah goodness, man, didn't one swallow
Jonah?

GENTLEMEN WILL NOT

If you spit tobacco juice, etc., on the
floor at home, we would like to see you
do it on the decks and boats here. We
take pride in having you feel right at home.

THE HATCHET

Published On The High Seas

Vol.4

Monday, Jtine 24, 1918

No, 9

ARMY mSIGinA BT WELL-
KNOWN NAVAL OFFICER

The use of the iinif onn for fighting men
dates back to the famed legions of Caesar.
Up to the present war, the uniforms of
most nations have been very gaudy. The
soldier's dress now has become more som-
ber throughout the world. An3rthing which
would catch and reflect the light or dis-
tinguish at a distance officers from men,
is di^>ensed with tmder war conditions.

The question of visibility has trans-
formed the uniform of not only the British
Army but also that of the Belgians and of
the French, and the enemy's troops use
the well-known "field gray.**

The field uniform of the United States
Army is khaki or "olive drab. '* Puttees,
logins, or boots are worn.

The undr^ cap of the Army Officer
is the same for all ranks. An overseas fore
and aft hat has just been adopted. The
hat for General Officers has a gold piping;
for other officers, pipings of various colors
to represent their respective corps. Gen-
eral Officers in field hats are distinguished
by their gold hat cords, while other officers
wear the gold and black striped hat cord.
Enlisted men wear hat cords of different
colors, depending upon the corps to which
they belong.

The insignia of rank is indicated on the
sleeve of the overcoat. Officers of the Gen-
neral Staff Corps wear under the black braid
ornamentation a broad stripe consisting of
four strands of black braid. The insignia
o€ rank of officers, in service uniforms, is
worn on shoulder loops made of the same
material as the coat. All officers wear a
brown stripe around the cuff of the coat.
Officers' collar ornaments are made of
bronze, which are worn on each side of
the collar. Enlisted men wear the button
w*^pn^ft on the service coat — ^the branch
of service being indicated by a button
on right side of collar, and the unit on left.

CALLED TO LOOKOUT AT 2:00 A M.

"Go way Mistah, ah doan see how I
c'n fin' any peer'soopes dis mawnin less
dey cum up dose an' say, 'Heah I is. ' "

MALLTERE REVIEWS

LATE OFFENSIVE

British Press. Jtme 23. — In a recent

article General Malltere, the distinguished

French strategist, reviews the first stage

of the great German offensive. So far

as Ludendorff's scheme met with success

»
it was due to the want of coordination

between the British and French staffs.

But, on the whole, the project has failed

to achieve its object.

"On April first, if the strategic plans
of the Germans had been realized, we
should have seen the mass of their armies
crossing the Somme between Picquingny
and Corbe, and the Ancre between Albert
and Arras, and a decisive battle fought
in the neighborhood of Doublens, while
the French Armies would be hurling them-
selves against the Crown Prince's defense
line between Breteuil and Noyon. But
this did not happen. The Germans were
holding, with great difficulty, Nojron, Roye,
Montdidier and Albert. Amiens was not
taken. They had failed before Arras. The
Anglo-French front remained solid. The
first phase ended April first. None would
deny the tactical success of the Germans
but their strategical failure was equally
evident. The British army was neither
outflanked nor discouraged, or disorgan-
ized.

"The French Army remained in liaison
with the English Army and successfully
resisted the Germans. "

BALKAN DISSENSION

BRITISH PRESS, June 23: Germany's
uneasiness over the dissension of her Bal-
kan Allies was plainly revealed by Ktdl-
mann's speech m the Reichstag on Fri-
day. He had to admit that both Turkey
and Bul^naria are dissatisfied with the
Peace of Bucharest. Evident anxiety for
Bulgarian action in the future leads him
to declare that the arrangement set up
in the northern Dobrudja was only tem-
porary and that the district was bound
to Bulgaria by historical and national
ties. At present Germany is so much
afraid of the defection of Bulgaria that
she prefers the risk of annoying Turkey.
103

LARGE CONGREGATIONS

ATTEND SERVICES

Five church services crowded five differ-
ent comers of the ship simultaneously on
Sunday morning when multitudes gathered
to honor the Lord of the seas and dry land.
The Seaman's Church, the Khaki Church,
Friendship Mission, The Old Home Church
and The Soldier's Church were all filled
to capacity to hear the inspiring addresses
of the chaplains and to unite in singing
the hymns that were familiar in the home-
land. It is conservatively estimated that
the total attendance apprcMu^hed 2,500 men.

The Band contributed to tHe general
Sunday atmosphere that prevailed over the
ship, with a concert at one o'clock.

In the evening, after a second band
concert, the boys of the crew gathered in
their compartment forward, and listened
to an excellent address by the chaplain of
the largest army group on the ship.

LORD GREY'iS PAMPHLET

BRITISH PRESS, June 23.— The Ger-
man comment upon Lord Grey's recent
pamphlet raised a series of deliberate
falsehoods. It asserts that "Grey says
plainly that Wilson entered the war only
in order to prevent the loss of British
world domination. " There is not a single
word in Grey's pamphlet to that effect It
is a stupid fabrication since the text of
Lord Grey's essay will be read by tens of
thousands of people in every neutral and
Allied country and a good many copies will
no doubt get into Germany. Equally un-
true is the further remark that "for Grey
this League of Nations is only an Anglo-
Saxon economic trust for the throttling of
foreign competition. " Lord Grey, who has
always been the strongest member of the
English Free Trade Party, does not even
hint at the throttHng of foreign competi-
tion in the interest of a British trade policy.
Lichnowsky's revdations testify to the late
British foreign secretary's integrity.

Eiffel Tower, Erance, Tune 22.— "The
artillery duel has been mtermittent on
some points of the day's front but it has
been unusually calm everywhere else."

THE HATCHET

EDITORIAL

PIPE DRBAMS

Sunny Prance
Dicken's England
German Gemuethoichkeit
"Peace" in Russia
Venetian Gondolier
The Monroe Doctrine
Watchful Waiting

Bromo Seltzer
Oxford Lake
The "Dreamland"
Martha Washington

In times of scare — "Stand steady boys I"
Like your brothers of America, Prance
and Britain who face fearful odds, school
yourselves to "look into the bright face of
danger, smiling and unafraid."

FINGER FRENCH

He ate in the hold all^e way over.
He saved his money for a great feed.
Somewhere not far from the coast of
Prance he entered a cafe, with an am-
bition to become an epicure in French food.

Garcon handed him a long mysterious
menu. He was too much Yank to appear
ignorant of French, so he pointed to the
first item. The waiter bowed, smiled,
disappeared and returned with a bowl of
soup.

I Yank pointed to the second item. Gar-
con returned with a bowl of another soup.
The third attempt at finger French brought
a similar result so Yank ran his digits
down the menu. Garcon returned this
time with a fine layout of food. Yank
looked, sighed and said, "Can you beat it?
rm full of soup."

••FLEEP'ING THOUGHTS

Seamanship Worship

Good fellowship Ownersnip

Lordship Craftsmanship

Stewardship
A shijnnent 'tis if it goes by car, but a
cargo if it goes by ship.

THE WAY 'TIS IN THE ARMY

"So you were in the battle of the
Mame?"

"Yes, ma'am," replied the tramp.

"What can you tell me about the
great fieht?"

"Not a word, ma'am. I'm on my
honor not to reveal a thing I saw or did.
That's a very strict military rule. "

SPORTS

[^ The junior Y. M. C. A. Secretary visited
the Editorial Office this morning and ex-
hibited a huge roll, which he informs us is
being held as the result of a difference of
opinion over the badger's fate tonight.

BADGER FIGHT
TO-NIGHT

6:00 P. M.

AFTER HATCH~C DECK

NO SCORES PUBLISHED

NOT RAIN— TOO MUCH WATER

A decision has not yet been reached on
General Crowder's "work or fight," in so
far as applicable to professional baseball.
But this is not the reason for the sudden
termination of baseball news in The Hat-
chet. For the past two days we have had
no radio from "Home," but it is hoped that
when we reach our destination the Giants
will be working at the same old stand and
that all good fans will retain their interest
in our National Game.

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PASSING THE BUCK

The Colonel tells the Major
When he wants something done.
And the Major tells the Captain
And gets him on the run.

The Captain thinks it over,
And, to be sure and suit,
Passes the buck and baggage
To some shave-tail second Lieut."

The said Lieutenant ponders
And strokes his downy jaw,
Then calls his trusty sergeant
And to him lays down the law.

The sergeant calls a corporal
To see what he can see.
So the corporal gets a private
And the poor d d Private's me.

The "untried and mercenary" American
troops whom the Kaiser jeered are prov-
ing themselves experts at filling Htin
graveyards.

104

THE FORUM

NATIONAL GUARDSMEN

DON'T FEEL SAFE

Dear Mr. Hatchet:

Our colored Hawkshaw has disc o vered
that the able and far-seeing casual chi^
lains are endeavoring to form intimate
relations with officers of the now federal-
lized militia. It is conjectured that this
studied intimacy will result in some desir-
able state appointments "apres la guerre."
The members of another well represented
organization desire to enter a public pro-
test against this unwarranted combination
of spiritual and temporal motives and
suggest that said worthy personages, if not
able to re-enter the graces of their former
flocks, resume their present embryonic
powers of command in the land of the boll
weevil.

Hoping you are the same.

TROPICAL WATERS

A Wondeiful Send-Off

Said one lad, "I's the pretties' girl, and
I just loves her til I's tired." Another
laughed, "Quit fooling yussef boy, that
'ere same girl comes right back to me and
I loves her til I is tired, and then I leans
out of the window and loves her some
more. Why, you was the first in the line
tha's all you was. "
Croix de la Guerre

First Lad: Dat man sho' must 'a been
across and done some fightin' for
don' you see the two victor crosses on his
collar?

Second Lad: Niggah, dey ain' victor
crosses; them men is preachers.
Muchly

" Say dere, is you married? "
"I sure is. I got a wife, a sweetheart
and another girl. "
John McCormack Speaks

He looked with one eye closed and the
the other one going roimd and round, and
said, "Mr. Lieutenant. De Ol' Man sore
am calling me. " With this he slipped off
of the st^, and sure was a sick boy.

Ambition

If we could only get over that hiU oiver
there, we could see green trees, strceta,
green grass, and everything.

From tiie Camp

A corporal had his squad out for drill;
"Put your arms down der niggah; you is
supposed to be at 'Attention*." "Get
ready for a powahful command I Right
arotmd!— Go!"

THE HATCHET

Published On The High Seas

Vol.4

Tuesday, June 25, 1918

No. 10

HOW TO KNOW THE

FRENCH ARMT INSI6NU

With the exception of the African troops,
who wear khaki, the French Army is
dressed in a uniform of gray bhie, hel-
met or kepi, trousers or pants, puttees,
and, in cold weather, a tunic or great
coat.

The number of r^^iment is shown on
the collar patch (of the same color as the
chevron for the active army and white for
the territorial army). The chevron on
the collar patch as a rule represents the
color of the collar in the uniform previ-
ously worn.

The insignia of rank is on lower part
of sleeve.

Marechal of Prance 7 small silver stars
General de Division

(Gen. Lt.) 3 small silver stars*

Goieral de Brigade

(General Major) 2 small silver stars
CcMonel 5 gold bars

lieutenant Cdond 3 gold and 2 silver

Major 4 gold bars

Captain 3 gold bars

Lieutenant 2 gold bars

Sous Lieutenant 1 gold bar
Adjutant (W.O.) 1 silver bar, red

striped.
Sergeant Major 2 broad gold bars
Sergeant 1 broad gold bar

Conxnral 2Jdark blue woolen bars

Soldat Id 1 dark blue woolen bar
Bugler red, white and blue bar

^Generals also wear the stars in front of
kepi throughout the Army and a dark
double piping to breeches.

Chevrons are worn on the right sleeve
to indicate wounds— one for each wound.

On the left sleeve the chevrons indicate
the number of years at the front. The
first chevron indicates the first year and
each additional chevron indicate each ad-
ditional six months.

A Fourragere or Honor Cord is worn
by all members of units "mentioned"
two times. It is an interlaced cord of
green and red if mentioned three times
and of yeQow and/^green if mentioned four
times or more. One end is attached to
blouse or tunic over shoulder, the other
end extending to middle of chest.

BULL VS. BADGER BETS

BELIEVED IRREGULAR

No Mexican Bull fight or Philippino
cock fight ever collected a larger or more
enthusiastic crowd than that which ga-
thered around the after hatch on Monday
evening at the time announced for the
Badger fight. Considerable difficulty was
encountered in properly arranging the
arena in order to accommodate the view
of the laigest number of onlookers, and
in the meantime, the smell of the caged
contestant, which was closely guarded
by several trusty sergeants, moved the
ferocious canine at the other side of the
hatch to much lusty barking.

After the affair was formally announced
with proper ceremony, advantage was
taken of the late arrival of the command-
ing officers of the ship and troops, to
place a number of bets — six to five on
the badger. Real money flashed freely
for a while and was promptly covered by
the roll which had been collected and
placed in the hands of the "Y" man. It
is rumored that he mixed some of his own
in with it; all this in spite of the fact
that the recently found pup proved to be
almost entirely "bull".

A fleet and fearless sailor lad was
finally chosen from the number of husky
applicants to release the caged badger
and hold the rope that prevented his
escape among the "possum" loving
denizens of the after decks. When his
arms and wrists had been carefully wound
by a medico in attendance with antiseptic
bandages, all was in readiness. Bets were
closed and the crowd grew silent.

As promised, there was little, if any,
bloodshed. The fight has already been
described — "one snip, one dash, a little
dose work, and all is over".

Sh! Shi Don't tell anyone. We may
want to have another fight on a later
voyage.

Sergeant: "If yo* all don* shet dat trap
of you's, ahll take yo' name.*^

" Yo* c*n hab it, boss; it neber done me
no good 'cept gettin* me took in de draf.*'
105

U. S. NAVY APPROACHES

HALF MILLION MARE

WASraNGTON, June 25.— The United
States Navy which is made up exclusively
of volunteers, including Marines and
Reserves, has now passed the four hun-
dred and fifty thousand mark. Secretary
of Navy Daniels said that the appearance
of German submarines off this coast was
followed by a rush to enlist in the Navy.
The exploits of the Marines in France
stimtdated recruiting in the Marine Corps.
In the week ending May twentieth a great
many men enrolled in the Reserve Force,
makmg a new record in recruiting that
branch. In the following week 12,308 en-
rolled. Returns for subsequent days show
that the rush to enlist is remarkable and
June is to be a record month by present
figures. Since March the Naval Reserve
Force nearly doubled its members, in-
creasing from its total of 77,314 to
148,505. On May eighteenth the total was
109,654; two weeks later, 121,615. In less
than three weeks the total rose more
than one hundred thousand. When rela-
tions with Germany broke off only a few
hundred men were in the Reserve. Since
the declaration of war it has grown from
a total strength of 13,692 to approximate-
ly one hundred and fifty thousand.

ANTI-U- BOAT nTVE lTOOWS

TUCKERTON, N. J.. June 25.— The re-
cent U-boat attacks off the Atlantic coast
have been the signal for an avalanche of
inventions and novel devices being hurried
to Washington by patriotic American
geniuses. Many of these of course have
been found to be impracticable but in the
collection are some valuable devices which
will be studied.

NEW NATI ONAL ARM Y ENROLLS

NEW YORK, June 25.— Four thousand
and thirty men Mt New York alone today
for training for the selective service Army.
The departing of large numbers of vigor-
ous youths for various Army cantonments
is a very frequent occasion here, but today
numbers the largest sixigle day since the
organization of the National Army began.

THE HATCHET

MORS nLIGION WAITTED.

Dear Mr. Hatchett:—

I jes wan' take issue about *trageous
tacks these yere fellers who don' know how
to do anything cept fill a few holes in our
knawers are making against dese men
who am tryin' to care for our soles wile
the wales am alappin' der tales again'
deboat.

Some of dese fellers suah tink they am
brave. De other mawning one h'ud a snor-
ing about 2 o'clock and wuz the first man
to get on deck, for he thot it was the
sucrene bloin'. Bout all's thu matter wid
dese fellers is dat they am jeleous of dese
men. One says, " How can's you luv a man
who has no Woolworth belt and don't
know nothing bout a hole or cavety."

But I jes wan' to say dat now is de time
when a cullud gem'men needs ligion in
place of a cyuah for de toot'ache. I like
fellahs with mo' 'ligion an' less aiah."

SOM E SALTY ST ORY

Like a flash the truth seethed about me.
I looked arotmd the dining hall. Slowly
but surely the horror of the situation was
breaking in upon the scores of other offi-
cers, who, but a moment before had sat
down calmly and happily to lunch.

The crisis was awful. The very air be-
came charged with the electricity of tense-
ness. Brave men clamped their jaws that
they might not cry out. Seasoned fighters,
hardened followers of the sea, sat stunned,
stupified, helpless.

The calamity was frightfuL Only by
degrees did the enormity of the catastro-
phe dawn upon the minds of these men,
the pride of their great country. Many
closed their eyes, as if in prayer, and
shuddered. Perhaps they hoped to think
other thoughts by so doing. The impend-
ing crash was terrible to contemplate.

But not for longoould the horrible situ-
ation be hidden. The truth of the ghastly
matter must out. There was a simultan-
eous stir throughout the dining hall. Men
seemed to be r^aining their senses. Like
those who have seen and learned the worst,
knowing that nothing more fearful can
happen, their minds began again to fimc-
tion.

Each turned to his neighbor. ** Can it be
true? " they whispered. '"Can such an out-
rage * be perpetrated in the twentieth
Century? ''^

Yes, there could be no doubt about it
now. The cook had put too much salt in
the soup.

WHAT YOUR MONEY IS WORTH

FRENCH COINS

5 Centimes Copper — ^About 1 Cent

10 Centimes Copper — ^About 2 Cents

25 Centimes Nickel — ^About 5 Cents

50 Centimes Silver —About 9 Cents

1 Franc Silver —About 18 Cents

2 Francs Silver — ^About 36 Cents
5 Francs Silver —About 90 Cents

FRENCH PAPER MONEY
50 Centimes — ^About 9 Cents

1 Franc —About 18 Cents

2 Francs — About 36 Cents
5 Francs — ^About 90 Cents

10 Francs —About 1 Dollar 80 Cents
20 Francs —About 3 Dollars 60 Cents

The value of exchange in English money
is: 1 Cent, 1 Ha'penny; 2 Cents, 1 Penny;
12 Cents, 1 Six Pence; 24 Cents, 1 Shilling;
$4.90, 1 pound.

EVER FISH FOR THESE?

Acanthoptherygil

Loricariid

Malapterurus

Etheostomoid

Coelenterata

Nemichthys

Acalephan

Nematognath

Chirocentrodon

Malaoopterygian

Paralichthys

Namaycusli

Lepidosiren

Chondropterygian

Phlagiostomid

PlatG^hrys

Pleuronectid

Aphredoderid

tiypostomidon

Goniodontidion

Elasmobranchiate

THE WAIL OF THE SUB

I am a German submarine,
Out on my daily raids;
I spy a Yankee ship afloat,
^d * * double time *^ my bla

An^

my blades.

The Kaiser sends me out to chase
The Yankee from the seas;
I tiy my best— but what's the use,
A Yankee never flees.

NOTICE

There is a number of letters being
held at the Post Office, Room 149, "D"
Deck because of insufficient return address.
A list of these names will be posted at
the Post Office. Kindly call there and
ascertain whether any of these letters
belong to yon. (Signed) Censor.
io6

ARMT INSIGNIA

Editor's Note: The "insignia" articles
appearing in yesterday's and today's issues
of The I^tchet have been contributed by
the author of an authoritative book on the
subfect. It is suggested that same be made
the basis of definite study by all for it will
be of use from the hour of disembarkation.

TROPICAL WATERS

Jess Says: Ah won' go back till ah roll
dem bones on de Elais^'s front po'ch.

Wha boy, ain* yo' all happy cause ob
de wah? Ain' you makin* de woild mo'
safah fo' d'mokercy? Besides yo' ridin'
on dis fine boat. Wha boy, it'd cost yo'
mo' to take dis ride dan yo'd git fo' dat
ol' mule ob yours back home — an boy, yo*
cud'n never hobo ovah on dis boat.

Do yo' all think you is a cook? Wha

de hardes' work yo' eber done was to kib

some fat gal.

♦ ♦

Wha' fo' dis talk about tin hats?
Kaisah's bullets can't bus' mah haid.

Yo' all go ovah de trench first. Ah's
de cook — ^Ah f oilers wid de dinnah.

Look dar, at the lot of little peeps dat
highly culled boat on the po't side hatched
out las' night.

TURKISH WAR AIMS

BRITISHPRESS,June2S.-TheTurkish
war aims include the domination of the
Black Sea and all countries bordering that
sea, with the return of Palestine, Egypt,
and Crete.

ANOTHER ATROCITY

BRITISH PRESS,June25.— The'-Ame
Beige" gives an account of some atrocities
at Charleroi. Nineteen persons— -women,
merchants, a priest, a railway official
were triod for spying on the movements
of German troops. Six of them were con-
demned to deat^ but thdr rdatives were
not told their names. Not until after the
bodies of the victims were brought out
after the execution was it possible to know
who were killed and who were spared.
Extended cruelty like this leads Mr. Taft
to declare there can be no peace till the
the barbarous nation which coimnits sueh
crimes is crushed to the dust^ [^

THE HATCHET

Published On The Hifth Seas

Vol. 4

Wednesday, June 26, 1918

No. II

EDITORIAL

AN APPRSCUTED CORRBCTION

— ^which we gratefully acknowledge, from
one whose experience leads us to believe
that he ought to know.

In referring to well-known American
interests in the Pacific, spell: "Philippine
Islands, " or "The Philippines:** "Philip-
pinos," incorrect; "Pilipinps," correct.

THE LAWS OF THE NAVY

Contrary to the usual practice of The
Hatchet in confining its columns as far as
possible to original contributions from
men on the ship, it has been decided be-
cause of repeated requests, to publish for
the pleasure of all the readers 6i this num-
ber, "The Laws of the Navy, " written by
Captain Hopwood, R. N.

AS SUBMITTED 1—

the much appreciated composer of

ONI the U. S. S. .

By A Mesetendent
Side by Side & Step by Step
Marchin all together
From the Camp to the dugout trench
American brave fightin Soldiers
We are Sailing day by day
Taking the Jolly Boys overthere
They are eoining to Bring the Kisar to
A Squir

And in God we hope to gain
Humanity & Sweet peace again,
Father, Mother, family & friends

please pray
for Those who are m the trench,
So that when peace Shall be proclame
They may return back home Safe again

Captain Scarborough of the Naval Cav-
alry is experiencing considerable difficulty
in attaining properly trained personnel for
his troop. He is extremely anxious to get
hold of men competent to shoe his sea
horses.

Some of our soldier friends may be sea-
sick. The food aboard downs easy because
it is so good. For the same reason it comes
up hard; the stomach hates to part from
such excellent grub.

HOW TO KNOW THE

BRITISH ARMY INSIGNIA

The new British uniform is of khaki of
a little darker material than our olive
drab. The timic is built like a shooting
coat with a fold-over collar, breast
pockets and very capacious side pockets
which are intended to carry things in. A
colored khaki shirt and tie are, worn. In
the line the insignia of rank are usually
worn on the cuff of each sleeve.

General officers, officers of the guard
and some of the colonial regiments con-
tinue to wear the insignia on the shoulder
straps.

General and staff officers may be dis-
tinguished by the red band arotmd the
cap and by the red tabs on the lapel of
the coat. There is also a certain amount
of gold braid and embroidery above the
cap visor, hence the familiar term,
"Brass Hat."

Field Marshal: crossed batons within
a laurel wreath, and crown above.

General: cross sword and baton, and
crown and star. Lieutenant General:
crossed sword and baton and crown.
Major General: crossed sword and baton
and star. Brigadier General: crossed
swords. Colonel: four stripes or rings
and a crown and two stars. Lieutenant
Colonel: three stripes or rings, a crown,
and a star. Major: Three stripes or
rings and a crown. Captain: two stripes
or rings and three stars. Lieutenant:
one stripe or ring and two stars. Second
Lieutenant: One stripe or ring and
one star.

Non-commissioned officers wear chev-
rons (points downwards) on the upper
right arm.

A lance corporal or acting bombadier 1 ;
Corporal 2; Sergeant 3; color sergeant
3 chevrons and crossed colors; staff ser-
geant 4 chevrons.

On the lower part of the left arm chev-
rons are worn as "good conduct badge.

A sergeant major is dressed as an offi-
cer except that he has a crown on the
lower part of the right elbow. There are
also badges of proficiency, such as crossed
107

POLICE COURT NOTES

Two of the ships crew are now awaiting
trial by court martial for mailing uncen-
sored letters for soldiers, and for giving
names of ports visited in France, number
of troops on board, other ships in convoy,
etc., in "private" letters. No letter is
private — these days when Uncle Sam is
seeking the dispenser of unlawful infor-
mation.

Several of the ship's company are
awaiting confinement on bread and water
for smoking below decks. The danger
of fire at sea should be a sufficient warn-
ing, but it isn't.

One officer passenger is now under
arrest for flashing a light where it could
be seen on deck.

Anyone, regardless of rank, who sees
anyone showing a light on deck has been
ordered by the Captain to arrest such
offender whoever he may be.

MUCH OBLIGED, lOL KAISER

With the Hun water reptiles active on
both sides of the Atlantic and more or less
evident all the way across, there cannot
help but be some concern as to what the
next minute may bring forth. The feeling
that at any moment the monotony may be
broken by a German mine or torpedo gives
to ocean travel a soupcon of enlivening
spice. But even this serves to illustrate the
adage, " It is an ill wind that blows nobody
good. " Unwittingly Von Turpitz and the
Kaiser, in supplying this constant element
of danger, have provided a handy means
of training by which the new recruits
amongst us are cured of "buck-fever" be-
fore being landed on the other side.

"~
rifles for marksmen, a spur for rough-
riders, etc.

Corps, departmental and r^imental bad-
ges are worn on the lapels of the coat.

Spurs are worn by all field officers in-
dumng captains who are double-company
commanders, except undress when
"Slacks" (trousers) are worn instead of
breeches and boots or puttees.

The Sam Browne belt is habitually
worn except in quarter or at mess.

THE HATCHET

THE LAWS OF THE NAVT

Now these are the laws of the Navy,

Unwritten and varied they be;
And he that is wise will observe them

Going down in his ship to the sea:
As naught may outrun tne destro^^,

Even so with the law and its grip,
For the strength of the ship is the Service

And the strength of the Service, the ship.

Take heed what ye say of your rulers.

Be your words spoken softly or plain,
Lest a bird of the air tell the matter.

And so ye shall hear it again.
If ye labor from more imtil even,

And meet with reproof for you toil.
It is well— that the guns be hiunbled.

The compressor must check the recoil.

On the strength of one link in the cable,
Dependeth the might of the chain.

Who knows when thou may est be tested?
So live that thou bearest the strain?

When the ship that is tired retumeth.

With the signs of the sea showing plain,
Men place her in dock for a season.

And her speed she reneweth again.
So shalt thou, lest perchance thou grow
weary

In the uttermost parts of the sea.
Pray for leave, for the good of the Service;

As much and as oft as may be.

Count not upon certain promotion,

But rather to gain it aspire;
Through the sight-line end of the target.

There cometh perchance a miss-fire.

Can*st follow the track of the dolphin

Or tell where the sea swallows roam;
Where leviathan taketh his pastime;

What ocean he calleth his home?
Even so with the words of thy rulers.

And the orders those words shall convey.
Every law is as naught beside this one —

"Thou shalt not criticise, but obey!"
Saith the wise, "How may I know their
purpose?"

Then acts without wherefore or why.
Stays the fool but one moment to question.

And the chance of his life passeth by.

If ye win through an African jungle,
Unmentioned at home in the I^^ss,

Heed it not, no man seeth the piston.
But it driveth the ship, none the less.

Do they growl? It is well. Be thou silent.

So that work goeth forward amain;
Lo, the gun throws her shot to a hair's
broadth

And shouteth, yet none shall complain.
Do they growl and the work be retarded?

It is ill, speak, whatever their rank;
The half -loaded gun also shouteth.

But can she pierce armor with blank?

Doth the paintwork make war with the
funnels?

Do the decks to the cannon complain?
Nay, they know that some soap or a scraper

unites them as brothers again.
So ye, being Heads of Departments,

Do your growl with a smile on your lip.
Lest ye strive and in anger be parted,

And lessen the might of your ^p.

Dost deem that thy vessel needs gilding.
And the dockyara forbear to supply;

Place thy hand m thy pocket and gud her.
There be those who have risen tiietd^y.

Dost think, in a moment of anger,

*Tis well with thy seniors to fight?
Th^ prosper, who bum in the morning,

The letters they wrote over-night;
For some there be shelved and forgotten.

With nothing to thank for their fate.
Save that (on a half -sheet of f oolsoip)

Whichafool "Had thehonourtostate— ."

If the fairway be crowded with shipping.

Beating homeward the harbor to win.
It is meet that, lest any should suffer,

The steamers pass cautiously in;
So thou, when thou nearest promotion.

And ike peak that is gilded is nigh.
Give heed to thy words and thine actions.

Lest others be wearied thereby.
It is ill for the winners to worry.

Take thy fate as it comes with a smile.
And when thou art safe in the harbor

They will envy, but may not revile.

Uncharted the rocks that surround thee

Take heed that the channels thou learn.
Lest thy name serve to buoy for another

That shoal, the Courts-Martial Return,
Though Armor the belt that protects her.

The ship bears the scar on her side:
It is well if the court shall acquit thee;

It were best hadst thou never been tried.

Now these are the laws of the Navy,

Unwritten and varied they be;
And he that is wise will observe them.

Going down in his ship to the sea.
As the wave rises clear to the hawse pipe.

Washes aft and is lost in the wake.
So shall ye drop astern, all unheeded.

Such time as the law ye forsake.

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THE HATCHET

Published On The High Seas

Vol. 4

Thursday, June 27, 1918

No. 12

HOW TO KNOW THE

GERBIAN ARMT INSIGNIA

With a few exceptions stated below, all
armies are dressed in gray (feldgrau), a cap
or covered helmet, a tunic, a great coat,
trousers or pants, long boots (worn over or
under trouserb) and shoulder straps with
regimental number or monogram edged
with various colors or state colors (one
year volimteers). The great coats are
sometimes of dark blue.

The new German field tmiform has a
preeminently German appearance and is
very popular. The pocket is set diagonally
in the skirt of the blouse or timic and is
placed inside, so that even if bulging full
the appearance is good. The collar is a
falling collar which can be turned up for
warmth. The color is of field gray and
field green, so as to promote invisibility.
The American system of insignia is tm-
known to the Germans, who secure the
differentiation by the color of the buttons,
style of caps, color of the facings and the
pipings, etc.

The colored pipings and facings do not
destroy the invisibility, as might be sur-
mked. On the contrary, the colors re-
tainedt adapt themselves to the terrain
where the vegetation is never of an entire-
ly tmiform color.

Cap-bands are often gray colored. Sta£f
officers wear a carmine band to cap and
broad carmine trouser stripe.

Inftuitfy: The uniform of the infantry is
as given above, with an edging according
to borps. The cap band is red or gray
cplored.

Jager and Schntzen (Rifles): These
troops are dressed in gray green with
a green strap edging and wear a shako
instead of a hellnet. The c^>-band is
red or gray covered.

Cavaky: Stand up collars are worn.
Lancers (Uhlans) and Hussars wear
special cut tunics and special headdress.
The edging of shoulder strap varies in
color, but the dragoons have a single and
the cuirassiers a double edging. The cap
bands are of various colors.

Vield ArtiUexy: The fidd artillery

NOUS SOMMES ICL

Two weeks ago it was "Over There!"
Now we are "Over Here," in spite
of the perils of war and of the deep.
Many of the precautions taken may have
seemed unnecessary, but no precaution
is too small to be overlooked. "It never
does to underrate the enemy," is a mili-
tary axiom.

The spirit and also the manner in which
those on our present passenger list have
assisted in taking all precautions that
could be thought of, and in carrying out
the various ship's duties which fell to their
lot, will be a pleasant memory.

If they carry out the desires of their
leaders, for each one on board has some
leader, if they carry on when on on the fir-
ing line as well as they have done on
board here, tmder their capable com-
mander, the result of the war will be
decided all the sooner for their efforts,
which will have only one result, " Victory I "
Captain U. S. Navy,
Commanding.

wears a black piping to the collar, red
grenade on shoulder strap, brass buttons
(white metal in guard corps) and a black
cap-band.

Engineers: The engineers wear a black
piping to the collar, no grenade; white
metal buttons and a cap-band of black.

Train: For the train the edging to the
collar and tunic is of blue. In the supi^y
department it is crimson. The cap-band
is of blue.

Medical: The medical corps wear a red
edging to a blue collar patch and a cap-
band of black,

Veterinary: The veterinary wears a red
edging to a black collar patch.

Guard regiments wear two four-inch
tabs of braid on either side of the collar
and white buttons. l*he shank of sidearm
tassel shows the number of battaUon; on
the top and bottom, the number of the
company: 1, white; 2 red; 3, yellow; 4,blue;
S, green.

Landwehr: The Landwehr wear a cross
on head-dress ; caps are now mostly all gray.
109 .

MERCI £T AU RSVOIR

We are fortunately so constituted that
our greatest hardships, in retrospective,
frequently assume a humorous aspect.
The discomforts and perils of the dsmger
zones are now fit subjects for jokes.
Nevertheless, we know that the dangers
were real, and that, had this convoy been
in less skillful hands, we might not now
be the living menaces to Kaiserism that
we know we are.

To the Captain and Crew of this good
ship we are indebted for both our personal
safety and a pleasant voyage, rendered
doubly so by "The Hatchet". We are
glad to have had the opportunity to become
better acquainted with our brothers of
the Navy, and hope they like us half as
well as we like them.

A year ago Unde Sam's twin war dogs,
the Army, and the Navy, were small un-
derfed pups, but they have grown mightily
in size and strength, are still growing, and
are destined to save humanity by throt-
ling the devasting Teutonic boar.

To our brothers of the Navy, we, the
Army, can now only say, God bless you
and au revoir.

Troop Commander.

SINGING RBGIMBNT, N. B.

Troop Headquarters,

U. S. S. '-

Prom: Commanding General,

Troops Aboard U. S. S.-

To: Commanding Officer — th Infantry
Subject: Commendation <^ — ^th Infantry
1. Before the separation which will fol-
low the arrival of this ship at the Port of
Disembarkation, the undersigned desires
to express his appreciation of the gentle-
manly conduct and soldierly bearing which
has characterized the officers and men of
the — Infantry during the past two trying
weeks.

Brigadier General, N. A.

The cockade on the soft front of cap
is of red, white, and black, while the
cockade on the cap-band shows the state.
Thus, Prussia is black and white.

THE HATCHET

HOW TO BEHAVS IN FRANCE

The following extract from A.E.P. reg-
ulations concern all troops landing; in
France and must be strictly observed.

No officer or man is allowed on top of
cars or v^des.

No officer or man is allowed on the
engine or in the compartments set apart
for the railroad staff.

No man is allowed to leave the train
except at authorized topping places, and
then only on order, of uie commanding
officer.

No beer, wine or spirits will be al-
lowed on the train.

Any man left behind at a station will
report at once to the R. T. O. Railway
Transportation Officer, or if there is none
present, to the Commissaire Militaire.

When train is moving all carriage doors
will be kept closed.

Reserve rations will not be touched ex-
cept on order of competent authority.

Under no circumstances will rations be
destroyed, thrown away or given away.

A non-commissioned officer will be des-
ifi^ted for each car or compartment and
will be held responsible for the enforce-
ment of these orders.

Bottles or other articles are not to be
thrown from the window.

Rubbish will be put under the seats.

The following bugle calls will be used in
troop movements: "Assembly,** sounded
five minutes before command is given to
entrain.

"Attention," is sounded five minutes be-
fore arriving at the de-training point. A
single blast is the signal to entram.

No officer, soldier or civilian is allowed
to join the train without written authority
from the Railway Transportation Officer.

In cars carrying horses, one door will be
kept closed.

No one will be allowed on the running-

L'ENVOI

The port's ahead-the harbor, and ' secure' ;
Soon we wiU rest where quiet waters lave
The sacred shore of France.

We did endure one danger all together —
Now we part —
One sails away
Into the western blur that leads back home.
The other sets his heart on *No-man's-land '
And, fire in his glance, moves to the east
In France — ^poor bleeding France.

And BO, adieu, and au revoir —
We've met, we've parted
And may meet again.
But while we're far apart, good pals,
Remember always you're American.

THE LAST FAREWELL

"Shorty" was eating a sandwich when
interviewed but he wants us to say to
the readers of "The Hatchet" that he
and all the other brave men who have
been doing such valint service in the
paper's composing and press room, have
had a corking good time doing it.

After taking another bite out of his
sandwich and being invited to continue,
he took the other bite, then b^an with,
*' It's been a d fine paper: " and ended.

board while train is in motion.

No braziers or fires whatever are allowed
in railroad vehicles.

Men will not leave the cars without per-
mission of officers. When permission to
leave is allowed, limits will be prescribed.
Men may be allowed to purchase food, etc.,
en route, but under the supervision of an
officer or non-commissioned officer. Men
will be formed in column of files before
buffets, etc., and will be required to move
away promptly after making purchases.

GOD-SPEED I

It has often been remarked that a happy
incident of the war is the bringing togeth-
er of the Army and Navy in comrade-
ship based on mutual respect and con-
fidence. The truth of this has been again
brought home by the experience of the
present cruise.

Now the time draws near for us to wish
"God speed" to these Army shipmates.
That they carry along with them our
best wishes, goes without saying; but these
best wishes are also accompanied by some-
thing more difficult to express, something
more personal

The duties of " all hands" do not permit
much opportunity for social intercourse.
But the saying, "Make an ocean voyage
with a man to know him", holds true.
We feel pretty well acquainted with the
men in khaJd and hope that they will
carry away as pleasant remembrances
as they leave behind.

As for the singing regiment, the good

old , we shall watch you with special

interest. We've enjoyed your music and
your jokes, and we thank you for them.
Your soldier-like qualities, also, have not
gone unnoted. It's not the color of the
skin that cotmts but the hearts under-
neath. These we know are brave and

loyal.

Executive Officer.

GERMANY, June 26: VonKuehlmann
in today's speech before the Chancellor
and aU the State Secretaries said that
Burian was a welcome successor to
Czemin as Austria's Foreign Minister and
also announceds Radoslaw's resignation
in Bulgaria.

-Carry On!"

IIO

VOLUME V

Tlie sixth trip of the George Washington began when
she drew out from the piers at Hoboken on July 18th.
The passengers on board consisted of the 144th In-
fantry, th|B 111th Sanitary Train including Field
Hospitals 141, 142, 143 and 144 and Ambulance
Companies 141, 142, 143 and 144. There were also
on the ship the Headquarters Detachments of the
32nd Division and the 72nd Infantry Brigade, all &x>m
Texas, a number of casuals and about five htmdred
sailors of a naval overseas detachment.

Before the ship left port a new Chandler and Price
press was installed in the printing ofiSce in place of
the old German press which had given so much trouble
on the previous trip. Aside from some imexpected
diflSculty arising from the effect of excessive humidity
on unseasoned rollers it gave excellent service in all
the months that followed.

Among the passengers Captain C. Canterbury proved
to be a former newspaper man of ability and con-
siderable experience, tte, together with the ship's
chaplain, constituted the editorial board which under-
took the publication of the fifth voliune of "The
Hatchet."

The difficulty with the new rollers mentioned above
delayed the complete publication of the first day
sheet for twenty-four hours, but with the substitution
of a short explanatory article after the first few htmdred
copies had been struck off the first complete ntunber of
this volume appeared as an edition dated July 19-20.
Thereafter it appeared regularly.

In this voltmie line cuts were used for the first time

and greatly enlivened the attractiveness of the paper.
They had been prepared before the ship sailed by Mr.
Igoe of the New York World and through his interest
presented to "The Hatchet." In later volumes
appear similar cuts prepared by Mr. Igoe and others
that had been drawn by soldiers en route on one trip
afterwards made into cuts in port to be published in
following issues of the paper.

Another distinctive feature of the fifth volume was
the news value of its contents. On July 22nd came
the great news of the turn in the tide of the war in
favor of the Allies and the part that the American
forces played in it. Prom that date "The Hatchet"
gave full space to all the exciting events that were
flashed from Europe and never was its appearance
looked forward to more eagerly. The soldiers carried
on this trip were very prolific in their contributions
to its columns, but the important news left space for
but a few of their literary endeavors.

In the ship's printing office the work of the ship's
printers was again ably supplemented by volimteers
from the troops, namely, E. G. Shook, R. V. Hendrix,
P. R. Werst, S. W. White, P. R. Chamberlin, M. M.
Hammil, S. E. Lowe, B. J. Rupert, H. M. Pruitt, G. W.
Starbuck, L. H. Hicks, G. D. Ambrose, J. H. Reilly,
W. R. Cox, W. L. Seaman and J. H. Dickson.

The twelve-day trip ended at Brest at 4:30 p. m.
July 30th and three days later the ship turned home-
ward with one htmdred and thirty cripples and wounded
on board. August 11th saw her tied up to the docks
at Hoboken again.

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THE HATCHET

Published On The High Seas

V0L5

Friday — Saturday, Jtdy 19 — 20, 1918

No. I

iiiiiiiiiinfiiiwiiiiifc

ON THE ROAD TO FRANCE

Thank God our liberating lance
Goes flaming on the way to Prance!
To Prance — ^the trail the Gurkhas found!
To Prance— old England's rallying ground 1
To Prance — ^the path the Russians strode!
To Prance — ^the Ansae's glory road!
To Prance — where our Lost Legion ran
To fight and die for God and Man!
To Prance — ^with every race and breed
That hates Oppression's brutal creed.

Oh Prance, how could our heart forget
The path by which came Lafayette?
How could the haze of doubt hang low
Upon the road of Rochambeau?
How was it that we missed the way
Brave Joffre leads us along today?
At last, thai^ God, at last we see
There is no tribal Liberty
No beacon lighting just our shores!

Bj Daaiel M. H«nd«cMii

No Freedom guarding but our doors!
The flames she kindles for our sires
Bums now in Europe's battle fires!

The soul that led our fathers west

Turns back to free the world's oppressed!

Allies, you have not called in vain!

We share your conflict and your pain!

"Old Glory " through new strains and rents,

Partakes of Freedom's sacrements!

Into that hell His will creates

We drive the foe; his lust, his hates!

Last come, we will be last to stay —

'Till Right has had her crowning day!

Replenish, comrades, from our veins.

The blood the sword of despot drains

And make our eager sacrifice

Part of the freely rendered price

You pay to lift humanity —

You pay to make our brothers free!

See, with what proud hearts we advance — To France.

INITIAL MISHAP TO

HATCHETS NEW PRESS

Saturday Noon — The publication of a
newspaper at sea in the midst of local
limitations of space, lack of a linotype
machine, organization of a new press
room force, and unusual atmospheric
conditions, is a matter of much greater
difficulty than it ordinarily is on land.
A new Chandler & Price press was
installed just before the ship left port in
ordo- to facilitate the work on the paper
in every way. But, before the first nve
hundred copies had been run off, unfor-
seen difficulties had occurred with the new
and untried press, which could not be
remedied for almost twenty four hours
and the complete publication of the first
issue has beoi ddayed for that length of
time.

CHURCH TOMORROW

10:30 a. m.. Main Mess Hall, £3.
4M p. m., D deck stem.
7:30 p. m., Oew Space, F4.

MESSAGE FROM THE

TROOP COMMANDER

Our country has been at war for over
a year and our division has been training
almost as long in order that it may be
ready to do its part in this great war for
civilization. There is not a doubt in the
mind of anyone but that it will do its part
and do it welL Its men and officers need on-
ly to be told what to do and they do it eag-
erly. It is for this reason that this oppor-
tunity is taken to point out some of the
things that are now necessary.

We are on our way; on board one of the
best transports in the world. Our ship
is one of the largest and as steady as a
rock, and she is commanded by experi-
enced Naval officers tmder whom she
has made many successful voyages, and
will make many more. She carres a
great number because the need of Ameri-
can soldiers in Prance is very great and
(Continued on Next Page.)
/13

AMERICANS CHEER AS

THEY GO OVER THE TOP

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
PRANCE, Jxily 18— .American troops
went on over the top with a cheer this
morning in the launching of the Allied
surprise attack on the front northwest
of Chateau Thierry. The enemy was
taken completely by surprise all along
the line. The American troops were
brought up in the night together with
their French comrades of crack tmits and
lay in their positions until five o'clock
this morning. At that hour they march-
ed and French artillery opened up.

The Americans advanced behind a ter-
rific barrage to their objective in less
than half an hour.

Don't use your "tin Lizzie" to boil your
eggs in. The officers won't appreciate it.

There are times when it is more inq>or-
tant to be little pals with the mess ser-
geant than to be a brother of the coloneL

THE HATCHEt

FIFTH AimiVBRSART

When a publication bears the caption
** Volume 5 " at its head, it b^;ins to feel a
certain jtistified pride in both its existance
and its age. It is no longer an experiment ;
it has become an institution.

As The Hatchet greets a new reading
public for the fifth time, it does so with
a new dignity. It has achieved a recog-
nized position in the Transport Service.
Its daily issues have been eagerly read
in the many thousands of homes in per-
haps every State of the Union, to which
the men who read it first on the ship, have
sent it. No small proportion of the more
than a million troops now in France, have
read it day by day on the way across
and helped by their valuable contributions
to make it a live sheet, reflecting this
brief but interesting stage of military and
naval life in the service.

For the informatioivof its new readers,
it is well to state that The Hatchet is a
censored newspaper pubHshed daily on
this ship while it is on the High Seas
and distributed free of charge to every
man on board. Its columns are open
to every commtmication that may be
published and to such contributions,
humorous, pathetic, and poetic, as will
make each day's issue an interesting one.
Save every copy and send it home.

ORCHESTRA PROGRAM

The program for the concert during the
dinner hour in the officers' dining salon
this evening will be as follows:

"Some Shape"

"Southern Gals"

"Baby's Prayer at Twilight"

" Darktown Strutters' 'Ball "

"Down at the County Fair"

"Bunch of Blues"

"A Night in June"

"Levee Hands"

"Hitting the Trail for Normandy"

WILD GEESE AT SEA

Sing a song of sea life;

Ship loads full of men,
Many thousand soldiers brave.

The best U S can send.

And when a battle opens.

They'll all b^;in to sing.
We want a chance to m^e him dance,

That blankety German king.

The soldier who picked up russett
leather pocket book in E-3 will return to
Stateroom 170 if he is an American. Re-
ward.

MESSAGE FROM THE

TROOP COMMAIVDER

[Concluded.]
we must send as many as we can, as
quickly as we are able. This means
crowdmg, and while crowding makes us
uncomfortable, it does not hiurt us. How-
ever, to some extent, the discomforts can
be lessened by each man doing exactly as
he should, and this means discipline.

When our countrv went to war, the Htm
believed we would be of little value to the
Allies because he said Americans cannot
be disciplined and without discipline an
efficient^ army is impossible. In part,
the Hun was ru[ht. It does take discipline
to make an efficient army. It is the old
story again — ^you cannot break the bundle
of twigs because each one does its full
part, mit you can easily break each twig
separately. A body of men can accomplish
great things when each one is discii)lined
and does his part, but without discipline
nothing can be accomplished. However,
the Hun was vastly mistaken when he
said, 'Americans cannot be disciplined."
We can do anything necessary to accom-
plish our purpose and we will do it. The
recent exploits of our troops in France
show them to be splendid soldiers, and
we, who are on our way, can do just as well.

I SPORTS

THURSDAYS SCORES

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburg, 0. (13 Innings) Phila. 1.

St. Louis 5. New York, 8.

Chicago, 2. (16 Innings) Brooklyn, 3.
Cincinnati (Rain) Boston,

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Phila., 1 1st game Chicago 3

Phila., 4 2nd game Chicago 3

New York 1 1st game Detroit 4

New York 1 2nd game Detroit 2

Boston 3, St. Louis 6

Washington, 1, Cleveland, 5

STANDING OF THE CLUBS

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Won Lost P. C.
Chicago 56 26 .682

New York 50 31 .617

Pittsburg 41 38 .518

Philadelphia 38 41 .481

Cincinnati 34 42 .447

Boston 35 46 .432

St. Louis 34 48 .414

Brooklyn 31 47 .307

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Won Lost P. C.
Boston 51 34 .594

Cleveland 48 40 .545

Washington 44 40 .523

New York 43 40 .518

Chicago 39 43 .485

St. Louis 39 44 .467

Detroit 37 45 .451

Philadelphia 34 47 .419

114

TROPICAL TBMFBRATURBS

There were many men on board who
dreamed last night of palms and oocoaimt
trees, huge ferns and jungles filled with
such animals as live and fight and play
in equatorial countries. Others dreamed
of swimming parties in hot lakes and
bathing in the warm waters of subterra-
nean springs. Still others remembered
this morning that their fancies had
played with their consciences. These
were glad to realize that they were really
in the superheated hold of the ship in-
stead of the "eternal lake of fire and
brimstone. "

But as a matter of fact, no thermometer
could be found which wotdd register the
heat in Dreamland last night. It was
HOT and everybody felt it.

But the world seemed a whole lot better
today as the cooling showers from the
skies mingled with the salty breezes
from the oCean. Respective courages
revived and new determination was bom.
We have got to get over there, cost what
it may in comforts, and finish this big job.
We are sacrificing a lot to do it, and mere
molten atmosphere is not enough to stop
us at this stage. Others have done it, and
this crack crowd can always go one
better.

CHIRPS FROM THE CHERRY TREE

Among some of those with us are
many whose life has been spent on the
rolling prairies of the great southwest.
To many of them the sea has been noth-
ing but a broad expanse of water with a
salty taste. Their first breath of the
big ocean has awakened in them a, desire
to see more of the world and especially
what lies "over there." Every man in
the contingent now aboard seems to be
imbued with the desire to get into action
as quickly as possible. "This war can-
not be ended right unless we get over
and help end it, " was the naive way one
"high private" spoke when asked whether
he was anxious to get into the fighting.

"Oh, look we have run agroimd already I"
excitedly exclaimed a land lubber "dough-
boy" as he leaned over the port rail. The
excitement was caused when the soldier
noticed some dirty looking bilge water be-
ing pumped out of the ship's hold.

The snap of your uniform is not as im-
portant as the snap of your breech bolt.

THE HATCHET

Published On The Hifth Seas

Vol. 5.

Stinday, Jtdy 21, 1918

No. 2

FOR PROTECTION OF

LIFE AND HEALTH

Experience gained on previous trips
has shown the necessity for certain regu-
lations which must be obeyed exactly and
promptly.

There can be no question as to this
absolute necessity.

VhBti It is possible that we may get
a torpedo. We must, therefore, learn our
drill for abandoning ship thoroughly.
Each man must know just exactly what
to do and do it at once. There must be
no confusion, delay or unnecessary noise.
This is important.

Everyone on deck should be a lookout,
and when he sights any suspicious object,
should report it immediately to the near-
est regular posted lookout. Don't be
afraid to report anything unusual. There
is no such thing as a foolish report — bet-
ter any ntmiber of wrong reports than to
miss the one that counts.

Second: This is a dark convoy and
this means just what it says. At the pre-
scribed hour all lights, of every kind, ev-
ery one of them, must be out and stay
out. One that is thoughtlessly shown is
just as dangerous as one flashed on purpose
and may just as well be the means of our
destruction. Each and every man must
alwBjs remember this and be on guard
always. If he has a match, a man from
pure force of habit may strike it and
never intend to do so. It is for this rea-
son that all matches are taken away.

Third: Our health and the absence of
oonmiimicable diseases is of the next im-
portance. This requires absolute persoimel
cleanliness. Each man should take a
daily wash and shave and keep his uni-
form clean. Every person feels better
when he is clean and neat and this
brings us to the next thing necessary
which is, that the ship must be kept
clean at aU times, not cleaned at intervals.
To do this we must learn not to make
dirt. Trash cans are put about and
must be used. The ship should be kept
in such condition that a man may sit
(Continued on page two.)

AMERICAN COUNTER

THRUST CONTINUES

By RmUo to Th* Hatehot

PARIS, July 21.— The assault of the
German front lying north of the great
Mame river and the Ainse river was
continued today. The powerful Franco-
American counter offensive whiph opened
yesterday morning has been executed
with complete success. Early reports
from the battle front indicate that the
enemy is being pushed back all along the
line of the attack. American troops are
acquitting themselves with honor and
their dash and courage in every emergency
which arises is winning praise from high
ofl&cers of their Allies. Heavy losses are
being inflicted on the enemy and at this
hottr every indication is that the assault
has been a complete success.

In addition to the drive along the
Mame and Aisne rivers the Americans
in the vicinity of Chateau Thierry, which
has been the scene of considerable fight-
ing, are now canying out a furious bom-
bardment of the enemy front lines.
Heavy guns are being used by the Amer-
icans and the enemy is being given a
touch of what American gunners can do.
Many direct hits are being recorded and
the loss to the Germans is said to be very
heavy.

115

ROOSEVELrS DEATH
ANNOUNCED BY

GERMAN AVUTOR

Bj Radio to Tho Itetchct

PARIS, July 21, (By Radio to The
Hatchet) — Confirmation of Lieut. Quentin
Roosevelt's death during an aerial battle
one week ago today near Chateau Thierry
was contained in a note dropped by a
German aviator in the camp to which
Roosevelt was attached, the Journal an-
notmced today.

First news that Lieut. Roosevelt had
made the supreme sacrifice in the fight
for Democracy was published in New
York papers last Wednesday. Up to
the time the convoy sailed his death was
still in doubt. While not officially con-
firmed at this time, yet the fact that an
enemy aviator has dropped a note telling
of his death can be taken as being the
same as official. It has become a custom
among men of the air service to convey
information of this kind to airmen of the
various countries.

Quentin Roosevelt was only twenty-one
years of age and was the youngest son of
the ex-president. While not a White
House baby, he was bom in Washington
while his father was assistant secretary of
the navy and he was the life of the White
House during the time his father was
chief executive of the United States.

Three other sons of the ex-president
are now in the service of their cotmtry.
Capt. Archibald Roosevelt has been
wounded and presented with the French
War Cross. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was
gassed several weeks ago. He is on
Gen. Pershing's staff. Kermit has been
fighting as a captain in the British Army
in Mesopotamia and has been awarded
the British War Cross for gallantry in
action.

GERMAN RAID FRUStRATBD

By Radio to Tho Hatehot

LONDON, July 21.— German aircraft
tried to raid the southeastern coast this
morning, but was unsuccessf uL

THE HATCHET

ULT OP THB LOIIBSOMB LOOKOUT

I've heard the fellows taUdog 'bout the
wondrous things they've seen; the camd-
flagged vessels and Yankee submarine,
and the diigible airship, and the hydro-
planes galore — I've heard them talk
about these things and most a hun-
dred more. And last night on the after
deck there was a lovely scrap, that
sneakin' Jakey' Collins got smeared right
across the map; and after that Tom Sim-
mons opened up a box of grub that he
had carried all the way and sneaked
aboard this tub, and then he handed good
things out to every fellow there, except
to me, and which is why I say it isn't
square.

Of course I'm not aldckin' but it does
seem doggone hard, when anything is
going on to be adoing guard. I never
get a angle chance to see what others see
'cause when I'm off of duty things are quiet
as can be. And I will bet if we are hit by
subs along the deep 'twin find me standing
guard below with ne'er a chance to peep.

LOCATION OF CANTEENS

The men with a lot of money in their
pockets have doubtless already found the
several canteens on the ship, but for the
information of others who have less of a
detective sense, the following will be
q^eful to know:

Officers' Canteen, B deck aft on the
port side; open, 9:00 to 11:30 a. m. and
1.00 to 4:30 p.m.

Troops' Canteen, £ deck at the foot of
the forward and after ladders; open 10 OO
to 12K)0 a,m., 1.-00 to 300 and 6O0 to
8.-00 p.m.

Crew's Canteen, near Small Stores for-
ward; open one hour after each chow.

FUITD FOR LOOKOUTS

A campaign is being inaugurated on the
ship to raise a fund, by volxmtary sub-
scription from the army officers aboard
for the lookout who first spots a German
submarine and the gun crew which suc-
cessfully plants a shell in the same. Offi-
cers wishing to subscribe to the fund are re-
quested to leave their names and amotmts
they wish to subscribe at The Hatchet
mail box, post office. Quite a respectable
sum is expected to be raised for the boys
in whose hands the safety of the vessel
and the lives of those aboard are entrus-
ted. Should the sub get in the first shot
all bets are off 9

SATURDAYS SCORBS

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 5, Detroit 1.

NewYork2, St.Louis6. Istgame.
New York 2, St. Louis 3.

Philaddphia 0, Cleveland 9.
Game forfeited to Cleveland at end of 8th
inning, because of fans crowding on fidd.
Washington 6, Chicago 1.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 3, Boston 8.

Pittsburg 2, Philadelphia 3.

Chicago 4, Brooklyn 6. Ist game.
Q^cago 4, Brookl]^ 0.

St. Louis 4, New York 6.

STAIVDING OP THB CLUBS

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Won. Lost. P.C.

Chicago 56 29 .059

New York 51 32 .614

Pittsburgh 42 39 .519

Philadelphia 42 39 .519

Cincinnati 35 43 .449

Boston 36 47 .434

Brooklyn 35 49 .417

St.Louis 34 47 .420

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Boston 53 34 .609

Qeveland 49 41 .544

Washington. 46 40 .535

New York 48 42 .506

St. Louis 41 44 .482

Chicago 39 45 .464

Detroit 37 47 .440

Philadelphia 35 48 .422

FOR PROTECTION OF UFE AND HEALTH

[Continued from page one.]
down anywhere and not have his clothes
soiled.

Fourth: The danger of fire and the
closeness of the berthing spaces, makes
it necessary to prohibit smoking there.
Smoking must be indulged in only when
and where ^prescribed. Smoking lamps
are provided for lighting up.

Futh: Economy in the use of fresh
water is very necessary. It is the little
saving of each man that makes the big
saving for all. This economy is very
necessary.

Sixth: For our own convenience, we
must keep the passage ways, doors and
gangwa3rs on deck clear. We are crowd-
ed and to move about at all requires that
this be done. To neglect it incon-
veniences everyone and interferes with
work. In moving about always keep
ccu^ully to the right. This is too dear
to need comment.

Finally: "The Instructions for Troops,"
issued to one must be read and studied
and ob^ed by each officer and man. We
must, ^ich and every one of us, be on
the job all the time. Foigetfulness does
not excuse anyone. Our country expects
every one of her soldiers to do his duty
and this division is here to do it to a
man. THE TROOP COMMANDER
Ii6

JIKPTUAK NOTES

No, boys, the abandon ship drill is not
intended for pkiy. Neither will it be play
if by dianoe the drill has to be held in
case of reality. Every man should know
just exactly where he belongs and wEat
boat he goes in. It may mean life or
death for severaL

"I thought the Atlantic Ocean was
known as the High Seas," said a taU
soldier as he hung over the rail with a
feraway look in his eyes, "but from the
way this boat is jumping up and down
there must be some low places or ditches
in the ocean."

Commanding officers of units can rest
easy in regard to one thing while aboard.
They need not worry about any of their
men being AWOL on Monday morning.
Big ship, big ship, whither do you float?
All the way to Europe to get the vandal's
goat.

FROM **THE GTM VDJSBP

Doc says, "lead me to the murmuring
mermaids."

1st. Sgt. I'd like to see St. Peter's morn-
ing report.

2nd. Sgt. I'd sooner see Old Nick's. It's
larger. Qym knows the 2nd. Sgt. is all
wrong. Any man who is good enough
to die for freedom will be a welcome ar-
rival at the " Place of Many Mansk>ns."

If all of the women lived over the sea
what wonderful swimmers these soldiers
would be.

They say the jackets will keep one
afloat for twenty hours. Pvt. Greasem
says that it is longer than he has been in
water in his entire life.

A Captain at drill this morning ad-
dressed his junior thusly, "Now you have
them together, give them a nice talk, tell
them it's all imagination, they ain't sick,

it's all in their head, it's ,"

The Captain paled and then proceeded to
throw a good breakfast at least forty
yards. Cap wonders why his men all
smiled.

AMERICANS FIGHT FOR HIGHWATS

B J Radio to Tho H«teh«t

PARIS, July 21.— (With the Americans
Between the Aisne and the Mame.)— The
Franco-American offensive is devdoping
into a desperate battle for possession of
all important highways from Scnsacms to
Chateau Thierry.

Vols

THE HATCHET

Published On The Hi^ Seas

Monday, July 22, 1918

No. 3

VICTORY GOMES TO ALLIES

Germans flee across Mame. Grushed by fierce
attack. French-American troops rushing forward on
Aisne front capture twenty thousand prisoners. Grown
prince burning towns and moving supplies back from
Ghateau Thierry area. Enemy being torn by artillery.
Battle grows in violence, allied forces attacking every-
where. British going with French on Mame. No Ger-
mans remain south of the Mame except prisoners.

THB HUN ON THE HUMMER

The news, dted above, that the enemy
is retreating precipitately on a oonsiderable
part of the front so recently gained and
at such tremendious cost, is received joy-
fully by the troops on board, and as an
omen ci good, for the future. To express
the situation in modem if not good Unit-
ed States, the Hun is on the hummer.
When a prince of the House HohenzoUem
is permitted thus to make an unwhole-
some spectacle of himself, it may be
safely concluded that his father's house
is not in good order elsewhere along the
line. To make bad matters worse, the
despised aud muchly derided Americans
are contributing no little to his discom-
fiture and the success of the AlHed arms.
It is daily becoming more apparent that
the scream of the American Eagle means
something in this war.

Troop Commander

THECLOWlf PRINCB. WHO-IS NOBLY
HBADDfO THB REARWARD ADVANCE OF
HIS TROOPS. A0OUT TWO JUMPS AJMEAD
OF THB ALLIED FORCES

VICTOIRE DBS ALUBS.

Cette nouvelle encourageante a fait
fremir d'enthousiasme le cour de mil-
liers de soldats allies, en route pour la bata-

ille, Haut les coeurs ! On les aurai !

Un Offider Francais.

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BUT WHERE DO WE COME IN

The wireless news ironi the front re-
ceived during dinner time was the happiest
hour to all aboard that has been enjoyed
on the trip. The great joy expressed by
all officers, soldiers and sailors and all
other on board, left no doubt as to the
patriotic spirit and laudable purpose ci
all these men. "^ j

The only disappointment expressed by
anyone was the fear that the war might
possibly be over before this army of men
get there. t

Some even threaten to go overboard and
swim ashore if the convoy does not hurry
up. This is only typical of the courage, high
character and bravery of the men from the
western plains where most of the men
aboard hail from. The Elaiser is sure on the
run and these boys will help increase his
speed. Kaiserism ^^^^ militarism must be
destroyed. ^^-^

Senat o r

THE HATCHET

NAVAL UNIFORMS AND INSIGNU

The necessity for "protective coloration"
does not apply to the uniform of the Navy.
Here the ship, not the man, is the target.
The personnel of the world's navies still
wear blue or white, depending upon the
climatic conditions. Aviators wear "khaki"
or "olive-drab" uniform with brass but-
ton and shoulder marks, khaki-covered
caps, and puttees or leggins. Gold in-
signia is worn on the left breast, consist-
ing of a winged foul anchor with a shield
on the shank of the anchor.

Gold "lace," as it is called, is the prin-
cipal distingtiishing mark of rank for
commissioned officers, worn upon the
sleeves of the blue uniforms and on the
Moulder-straps of the white uniform or
overcoat.

An arrangement of stripes, varying in
width and number, with either a "star"
or colored doth to distinguish the vari-
ous branches, signifies the rank of an of-
ficer.

This system is closely followed in near-
ly all foreign navies, a "curl" instead of
the star being used in most navies.

The star above the stripes signifies a
Hne officer. Colored doth between the
stripes signifies a staff officer.

The shoulder-marks are utilized for
displaying the device indicative of an of-
ficer's rank and the branch of the service
to which he belongs, when he has on the
white or summer uniform, or the winter
overcoat.

An officer's rank and the branch of the
service to which he belongs is indicated
on all other uniforms by the design worn
on the cuffs of the blue blouse and the
collar device.

The collar device indudes the rank de-
vice, and the corps device, the rank de-
vice being nearest the front. The corps
device for all line officers is the silver
foul anchor. For instance the corps de-
vice for medical officers is a silver acorn
leaf embroidered upon a gold spread oak
leaf; for pay officers, a silver oak sprig
of three leaves and three acorns; medical
reserve officers, a gold acorn leaf em-
broidered upon a silver spread oak leaf,
and for dental officers a gold spread oak
leaf with a silver acorn on either side of
stem.

To be continued

SPORTS

The interest in baseball and bodies
seems to be lagging in some of the other
ships in ottr company. Local messages
"inter nos" and drills are carried on ir-
respective of the time at which press
news comes from Washington and foreign
capitals. Consequently all bets on base-
ball scores and standings must be declar-
ed off today.

Let old John L.'s motto be yours: "HIT
STRAIGHT-ANDHITHARD-BUTHIT!

The "Pottsdam Butdier" will think we
are ALL John L. SuUivans before we're
through with him.

Old Kaiser Bill looms up as an added
starter now, without even an outside
diance.

The ladders for the hammocks may be
found in the lookouts. Get in anytime
boys.

Wait until Grover Cleveland Alexander
goes across and begins to bend Mills
bombs over the top. Sweet Pa Tootie!

When the real old American spirit be-
gins to gUmmer around that Mame,
Kaiser Bill will wish he had George
Bums' sun glasses.

LUKE 9:25

In spite of the fact that the diurch
services which were hdd on the ship on
Simday were subject to serious interrup-
tions they were well attended and all
who gathered at the place designated en-
joyed an inspiring and hdpful hour of
worship. In the Main Mess Hall at
deven o'dock, the ship's chaplain ad-
dressed a large group of the men after a
short song service. The band assisted
materially at the afternoon service in the
after part of the ship. And in the even-
ing the crew met on one of their com-
partments where an hour of worship was
passed to which the Headquarters Quart-
ette and several sdected pieces of the
band added greatly.

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ANOTHER ALLY'S COMMENT:

The brilliant success achieved by the
allies in their counter offensive, as re-
ported in the bulletin, wiU go far to
strengthen the morale and re-awaken
the enthusiasm of the entente nations.
Of our ultimate victory we all rest as-
sured — ^but the consummation demands
of us coolness, absence of hysteria, lev-
d-headedness, and above all, that bull-
dog tenadty, which alone will defeat the
sdentific preparations and diabolical in-
genuity of the modem hun.

An English Officer.

SECRETS OF THE SEA

By Gym

Oh sea with your deep and boundless

blue,
I wish that I might speak with you!
I am keen to know of the long ago;
TeU me the story, I wish to know*

Tdl me, oh sea, of the nights you've

seen.
And the lovers who've loved 'neath the

silvery gleam
Of your moon. And sing me your love

song
That I may sing as we roll along.

Whisper so softly of the loved ones asleep,
Whose lullaby you sing, in tones so deep
That we stand enthralled, at the ship's

strong rail
And gaze far out to a Heavenly SaiL

Oh sea, as you roll to our ship with a kiss.
Tell me — oh, speak out and tell me this:
When will freedom daim you for her own;
When may I look for my brave boys
home?

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Ex-Cowboy — The reason the vessd off
our starboard beam pitches so, is because
she has never been broken.

2nd Lieut.— The word "Bad" on bath
room doors doesn't mean they are out of
order.

Capt. 8. - There is no truth in the scut-
tlebutt rumor that the reason all fladi-
lights were ordered turned in was that
the Gunnery Officer had lost hi^

THE HATCHET

Published On The High Seas

Vol. $

Tuesday, July 23, 1918

No. 4

REPORTS BY PRISONERS CAPTURED BY AMERICANS

SHOW GERMAN ARMY IN GREAT CONFUSION

Ftom Three to Five Divisions Practically Wiped Out — Germans Forced Back

on Three Fronts — Italians Capture Much War Booty — ^Hun Version Admits Losses
Czar's Death Confirmed By Germans — ^Bulgarians Attack Repulsed

(By Radio to The Hatchet)
PARIS, July 23. — The prisoners
captured in the recent Allied
drive belong to several divisions,
and all now appear to have been
thrown into great confusion.
Among the prisoners brought in
by one American unit at Sois-
sons, were fifty-six prisoners iden-
tified as belonging to five differ-
ent divisions.

Of three divisions which have fought
this unit, one was put out of action alto-
gether by losses, the second was badly
mauled and the third is now fighting with
the remains of another division. Such is
the plight of the enemy in these districts
that three units alone have captured one
hundred and twenty-three officers and
five thousand and twenty-five men. There
were also four hundred and sixty Ma.
fines. In guns, a number of field pieces
and other booty were taken. In spite^f
an the methodical preparations taken
over their offensive, the Germans only
succeeded in the first six days of this ef-
fort in giving more ground than they
gained and in sacrificing vast numbers of
men, in losing a great many prisoners
and huge quantities of material, and in
severely shaking German morale at home
and at the front.

The Times correspondent says it is
idle for the German communique writer
to speak of having frustrated French at-
tempts to "pierce" this front, for the ob-
ject of the counter attack desired by
Generals Mangin and Degoutte was to
relieve the pressure along the Mame.
There can be no doubt of what has hap-
pened on the southern side of this river,

that object having been fully achieved;
and everywhere along the three fronts of
the salient made by the enemy between
Soissons and Chateau Thierry and from
Chantilly to Rheim3 (in which section
British troops are fighting) the enemy
has been forced to give ground. In this
result there participated the efforts of
four great nations. The Americans are
fighting arotmd Soissons and Chateau
Thierry, the Italians and British are ad-
vancing from the outskirts of the Mon-
tague de Reims and our French allies are
fighting with good old "furia Francesa."
The Italians have captured htmdreds
of medium sized field and machine guns
and thirty-eight mortars, two thousand
five hundred rifles, three hundred and
eighty-seven carts and considerable stores
of ammunition. They have also been
able to release some hundreds of Russian
and Italian prisoners. Bulgarian forces
made a violent attack on the Italian po-
sitions north of Monastir Thursday night.
The attack was completely repulsed.

CZAR'S DEATH CONFIRMED

GERMANY, July 23.— The reports are
now confirmed that former Czar Nicholas
on July 16 was shot at Jekaterinenburg.
Reasons stated are, the approach of
Czecho-Slovanian troops to whom the
Czar was not to be abandoned alive be-
cause they feared that the Czar would be
liberated and his person be used for fos-
tering a coimter revolution by them. It
is said that the Czarina and her children
are alive and in security; their residence
is, however, unknown.

ENEMY ADMITS LOSSES

GERMANY, July 23.— The battle along

the Aisne and Mame is going on with

undiminished violence. Attacks have

119

^iled. Between the Aisne and southwest
Hartennes the strongest drumfire was in-
augurated early this morning and the
enemy infantry attacked. North of ViUe
Montoire parts of the enemy temporarily
advanced beyond the road to Soissons.
Also Ville Montoire and Tigney were
central points of fighting. On the Mame
front there was great artillery activity
and between the Mame and Ancre the
British and French continue sanguinary
attacks.

ATTACKS ON RED CROSS

INSPIRED BY HATRED

The New York Stm, commenting on
reports from German sotu*ces that the
Red Cross neglects German wotmded,
which are denied by the State Department,
says: "If Lansing expects or even hopes
to have Germany deny authenticity for
such reports, or more than disclaim re-
sponsibility in a manner designed to con-
vince the German people of their truth,
he is chasing a pot of gold at the end of
a rainbow. The policy and practice of
the American Red Cross in the treatment
of wounded men are well tmderstood, in
Germany as well as elsewhere. Imperial
Germany is simply making use of another
opportunity to arouse German hatred and
is in reality an expression of the fear Im-
perial Germany feels of Americans,

ALLIED COUNTER ATTACKS

PARIS, July 23.— The Allies counter at-
tacked on the sectors of Crusolles and
Bezou St Germain, tliei?r^chLWai|Ctfflct
announced today.

ain, tbei?rench WanOffl

y.oyX^oogie

THE HATCHET

WORLD NOT SO 3IO AFTER ALL

Despite the vastness and lonliness of
the sea, it has proved on this trip to be a
very smaU place after alL At least that
is the opinion of six sailors, petty officers
who held a glad reunion on dedc today.
The men were "rookies" together in
Charleston, N. C, last winter; had their
vacinations and "shots" together, and be-
came dose pals during their three weeks
detention. Then each went a separate
way at a different time, only to rejoin
each other on this trip.

It took a long time for the men to give
accounts of their experiences since sepa*
ration. The co-incidence of finding them-
selves together on the same transport af-
ter months apart, struck all the men
forcibly.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

BILL JONES— In regard to your query
as to whether the lives of the beautiful
mermaids are included in the "divers
temptations" mentioned in Scripture, we
refer you to the chaplain.

PVT. BILL— No, those dose fitting
things you have noticed embracing the
manly forms of the boys are money bdts
and not corsets. Corsets are only worn
by second lieutenants.

* JOHNNY-— It isn't necessary to wear a
gas mask at "drowning drill." You can
drown successfully without it.

SELECTED SUBJECTS

Substitutes
Subscribers
Subways

Subalterns
Subpoenas

Subordinates

Submarines

LOST

LOST— A book entitled," Alice-for-Short,"
by Wm. D. Morgan. The finder will be
rewarded in either cash, candies or cigars
[as pre f erred) on returning above to
State-room 161.

LOST— A black bill-fold containing $40
worth of travellers' checks. Finder {uease
turn same in at Y. M. C. A. or executive
office.

MONDAYS' SCORES

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 1, Detroit 0, 1st game.

Boston 3, Detroit 0, 2ndgame,
Washington 3, Chicago 2.
10 innings
New York 4, St. Louis 4.
Called on account of darkness
Owing to interference the radio lost
the balance of the scores.

FRENCH CLASSES NOW ON

More than fifty officers are attending a
dass in Frendi which meets daily at 3 p,m.
in the officers' mess hall under the in-
struction of a French officer who has
been engaged in this work in the corps
for the last six months.

A dass for enlisted men of the army
has quickly grown to over 250 in attend-
ance. It gathers daily in the main mess
hall, £ 3 at 1 p. m, and the lieutenant who
is the corps interpreter, is the instructor

The opening session of a dass for the
naval draft found 200 in attendance. It
meets daily also at 1 p. m. on A deck aft,
or in case of indement weather, on the
lee side of B deck. An* ezcdlent sergeant
has been found to teach these men.

NATAL UNIFORMS AND INSIGNU

I

I

THE LOOKOUT

The rolling waters swirl in our wake.
As we forge ahead through the night.
And the foam is blown as the wave-
tops break;
We gaze ^till our eyes grow tired and adie.
Thru the halfmoon's Reaming light.

In the salt spray flung by the wind's

strong blast.
We stand like figures of stone.
No sound but the creak of cordage

and mast
And the heaving billows hurrying past —
Each one in a world of his own.

Our thoughts drift off to another day
And the dear ones left at home.
To sweethearts and mother in times that
were gay—

Sthat a periscope far away,
but wind-tossed spray and foam?)

And thus we watch the long nights thru.
Amid dangers unknown ashore,
No soldiers we, but onlv the crew.
Caring for thousands of others like you
Till the world is safe once more.

I20

(Continued from last Issue)

The rank device is as follows: Admi-
ral of the Navy, four silver stars, two sor-
diaiged on gold foul andiors; Admiral,
four silver stars, but only one anchor;
Vice Admiral, three silver stars; Rear
Admiral, two silver stars; Captain, a sil-
ver spread eagle; Commander, a silver
oak leaf; Lieutenant Commander, a gold
oak leaf; Lieutenant, two silver bars;
Lieutenant (junior grade), one silver bar;
Ensign, has only the corps device on the
collar; Midshipmen wear a gold foul an-
dior on the collar.

For all commissioned officers, up to
and induding Captains, exdusive of Chief
Warrant Officers, the device on the shoul-
der straps is a replica of the device worn
on the cuffs of the blue blouse.

The insignia of rank of the Chief Petty
Officers is worn on the right sleeve for the
dedc force and on the left sieve for all
^ther branches, above the dbow, while
diagonal "service" stripes (each stripe
representing four years, service) are
worn on the lower part of the left sleeve
for all branches A gold foul anchor, with
a silver U. S. N. on shank, is worn on a
blue or white cap similar in shape to the
officers' cap.

As in the Army, the dass of petty offi-
cers is indicated by the number of dievrons
and his particular branch by the specialty
marks.

All enlisted men bdow the rank of
chief petty officer wear a ribbon on the
cap with the name of the ship to which
he is attached.

Distinguishing madcs are worn by sea-
man and petty officers to indicate some
particular accomplishment or kno^edge.
For instance, a seaman gunner's mark
indicates that a man has graduated at
the Seaman Gunner School; a Navy "E"
indicates that a man is a member of a
turret, gun, or torpedo crew that has
made exceptionally high scores on record
target practice.

A scutttdmtt rumor spread among the '
boys in headquarters last night to the ef-
fect that we were now on the high seas
and were very likdy to fall off at any
moment, was the direct cause of type-
writers being transferred from tiie desks
to the dedc to prevent damag^ [^

THE HATCHET

Published On The High Seas

Vol.5

Wednesday, July 24, 1918

No. 5

GERMANS BEING CROWDED INTO POCKET NORTH OF MARNE

Huns Fighting Desperately in Effort to Save Force by Withdrawal to Vesle River — ^Franco-
Americans Renew Attack Fifteen Mile Front — Americans Capture Three Towns —
Enemy Losses Enormous — ^U. S. Government Takes Over Telephone and Telegraph

IBy Radio to The Hatchet]
BELMAR, N. J., Jtdy 24.~The
steady pressure of the Allied
oounter offensive is crowding the
Germans into the neck of Sois-
aons-Rheim's salient north of the
Mame where the enemy is des-
perately trying to save three-
hundred thousand men by with-
drawal to the Vesle river.

The Pr^ich American forces have re-
newed the attack on a fifteen mile front
from Soissons to the Ourcq River advanc-
ing from the west and the south while the
British and Italians gained westward below
Rheims. Americans captured Buzancy
south of Soissons and also Gulchy midway
between Soissons and Chateau Thierry,
also Jaulgonne on the Mame.

Enemy concentration and communica-
tion lines made fine targets, and were
bombed on a scale previously unequalled.
The French alone dropped fifty tons of
bombs on Pismes, Laon, Berry au Bac and
Fere en-dardenois, which were fiUedwith
German troops. Many explosions and
great fires followed. German artillery is
replying feebly, indicating it is being
withdrawn or has been silenced. German
losses since March 21 are estimated at
nearly one million men.

WOUIIDED SAMMIBS

IN GOOD SPIRITS

LONDON, July 24.— The Paris corres-
pondent of the Daily Telegraph writes:
"Today I saw a number of American
wounded who safely arrived at the old

seminary of St. Sulpice. They are a jolly
lot for the most part, only slightly wound-
ed, and such their fighting spirit that all
are keen to get back into the line." No
correspondent has yet discovered a
wounded German soldier who is anxious
to get back to the line.

OBRMANS ADMIT FOCH»8

RSSBRVBS STILL ACTWB

LONDON, July 24— Not so very long
ago the German wireless and pre^ an-
nounced with emphasis and jubilation
that Poch's reserves had all been satis-
factorily killed off. Today, however, the
German journals that slaughtered and
iswathed their dead bodies in shrouds of
print, find them alive again, and referred
to them as though their obituary notice
had never been written.

Herr Koertn, the Vorwarts, war cor-
respondent, even goes so far as to say
that, "Notwithstanding all its victories,
Germany is still fighting against material-
ly numerically superior forces. Also the
retention of the initiative has to be newly
struggled for daily. Daily, too, the hy-
dra-heads of the Allies' reserves have to
be struck off. All our victories are the
victories of a defender. The full serious-
ness of the i^pproaching decision will only
be comprehended rightly by him who un-
derstands not only what our armies of
millions in the West have already achiev-
ed, but what has still to be achieved."
All the German press seems rather com-
placent over the situation in Prance.
Only on Sunday General Von A-denne
found consolation in the thought that on
the other — ^Mame — front the "comer-
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stones of the German defence (Soissons
and Chateau Thierry) are both held."
Since he wrote about defence, one of
those cornerstones has passed over to the
French. What the Frankfurter Zeitung
thinks about things it is impossible to
say.

TELBORAPH AND TELBPHONBS

TAKEN OVER BT U. S.

WASHINGTON, July 24— President
Wilson signed the order, effective July
31, placing all tel^;raph and telephone
control in the hands of Postmaster Gen-
eral Burleson. Btirleson, who is head of
the Postal Service, assigned the Post Office
Department, will broaden the use of tele-
graph and telephone service at the mini-
mum possible cost to the people, and the
service will be improved wherever possi-
ble. Burleson said partly, " Difficulties of
telegraph and telephone service when
out of war, could be overcome only by
unity of administration, particulariy unifi-
cation to the use of telegraph and tele-
phone lines. This could not be realized
without aid by the government. Under the
Presidents order, conditions are changed
and greater opportunities are a£Eorded to
effect improvements, economies and lar-
ger use by the people of these facilities
which become the imperative need in every
day life. The purpose of the Post Office
Department is to broaden the use of the
service at the lowest cost to the people,
keeping in mind the high standard of
efficiency which must be maintained."

The resolution passed by Congress em-
powers the government also to take control
of cable systems, but this action is as yet
untaken owing to legal problems. Some
of these lines 60 joq^ touch America.

Digitized by VjOOQ IC

THE HATCHET

U. S. NAVAL RESERVE

The uniform for officers and enlisted
men of the Naval Reserve is the same as
the for the corresponding grades and ranks
and rates of officers and enlisted men of
the r^;ular Navy, with the following ex-
ceptions:

With the white uniform, officers wear
the Naval Reserve brass buttons. With
the blue uniform, the Naval Reserve de-
sign, is worn on the collar in lieu of the
corps design.

The cap ribbo^ of the enlisted men
bears the words, "United States Reserve
Force."

Officers of the Naval Auxiliary Reserve
in time of war, wear the uniform of the
steamship company or line on which they
are serving, with the Naval Reserve de-
sign on the collar of a military coat or on
the lapels of a box coat.

Enlisted men of the Naval Auxiliary
Reserve wear the same uniform as that
of the Navy with the cap ribbon as des-
cribed above.

BILL MUST PAT

By Gym
Do you love her dearly?

Then be brave.
Do you write to her sincerely?

liien be brave.
Though the voyage may be rough.
And the mess a little tough.

Just be brave.

When we land therell be a letter.

Shell be brave.
Telling you that you will get her.

Shell be brave.
K you'll only fight your fight,
Tlm>ugh the darkness and the light

She'll be brave.

When tritunphant we are through,

Bill must pay.
Shell be waiting then for you,

Bill must pay.
Just now we'll fight like Hell,
_ Then the Kultur we will tell.

Bill must pay.

Compartments and rooms may seem
crowded, but think how crowded the Ger-
mans will feel when we begin to make
elbow room for ourselves and our friends
along the Rhine.

NAVY STREN GTH I S NOW

SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND

WASHINGTON,- July 24;- Secretary
Daniels announced that there were 503,700
men now in the Navy, In addition to the
armed forces, there were 80,000 mechan-
ics and laborers employed at Navy Yards
and about 1,000 persons employed in De-
partment Bureaus. This makes the total
strength of the entire Naval establish-
ment approximately 594,000.

SIBERIANS DEPLORE

GERMAN ««PEACE»

FROM ''THE GYM RIDER'»

LONDON, July 24.— The Times has re-
ceived a copy of a proclamation ad-
dressed to the Russian population by the
merchants and traders of Vladivostok. In
this document it is stated: "Instead of a
peace as promised, Germany is seizing
hundreds of Russian towns and whole
coimtries, enlisting our citizens and send-
ing them into Germany to fight against
our Allies. Instead of peace we have a
fearful internal war."

ALLIED THRUSTS CONTINUING

WASHINGTONJuly23.— Thenewweek
opens with the Germans retiring over a
wide front before the savage counter
thrusts of the French, Americans, British
and Italians between the Aisne, the
Mame and Rheims.

ASST. SEC. OF NAVY TO GO ABROAD

WASHINGTON, July 23.— Travdover-
seas of Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Franklin D. Roosevelt was announced to-
day by Secretary Daniels.

AN EVENING OF MUSIC FOR CREW

Crew Space, F-4, just below the Car-
penter Shop will undoubtedly be packed
on Thursday evening by 7 o'clock, for sev-
eral of the musical organizations on
board the ship have agreed to give an
entertainment. There are two wondeiful
quartettes, a jazz band and some excel-
lent joy-makers, as many of the troops
can testify, and on the other hand, the
sailors have a vociferous kind of applause
that is all their own,

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Generosity is a great virtue. Last night
Private Self almost gave Private Broke
some smokins.

During a recent excitement a Lieuten-
ant doing bunk fatigue was heard to say:
"Gee, kid, we've blowed a tire and we're
twenty miles from home."

Now they call it camouflage; when it
was in ma's old rag carpet we called it
"hit and miss."

Scene: A narrow stateroom.
Character: A fat major.
Hard lines: "Every time I want to
change my mind I have to step outside."

When you were a tadpole and I was a
fish,
We didn't need any tubs like this.
You'd shake your l^s, I'd wriggle my
tail.
And right through the endless deep

we'd sail.
" The Old Pep, boys! " All for one, one
for all and all together for victory.

SOLDIERS' SWEETHEARTS

Millie Terry.
Helen Blazes.
Carrie Plagg.
Eliza Lott.
EvaBombe.
Flora Hunne.
Mary Hoelle.
CallieBurr.
Cora Menne.
Minnie Werfer.
Chloe Reengas.
Sally Forth.

THE BftAIN THING

He'd stolen third. Bill Casey had.
He skinned his hip extremely bad;

An eye was slightly out of place.
For the basemen's shoe had spiked
his face

And yet, while doctors bathed his head
"The man is safe! " the umpire said.

PUN FOR THE HUN

In what respect is Germany like Hol-
land?

It is a low lying oowM^y dammed about
eveiyvrhere.^g^ by VjOOgle

THE HATCHET

Published On The High Seas

Vol. 5

Thursday, July 25, 1918

No. 6

HUN PRISONERS NOW NUMBER TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND

HUNS CXAIM PRISONERS

STARVED m ENGLAND
LONDON, July 25.— Characteristic Ger-
man attempts to suggest that German
prisoners in England are badly treated
were unmasked by the Westminster Ga-
zette. It was reported in the Kieler Neug-
ter Nachrichten that a submarine officer
stated that while he was in a hospital in
England he was grossly n^lected and
starved so that when he was released
after six months he was reduced to skin
and bones. As the hospital was named,
it was possible for the complaint to be
investigated.

The Westminster Gazette writer states:
"I find that the hospital in question is
fully staffed and that there is general tes-
timony that the principal medical officer
was both humane and conscientious and
that he and his staff gave the prisoners
exactly the same attention as they would
have given to British officers in like case.
The food was based on the diet of British
soldiers supplemented by such patients*
delicacies as are given to British soldiers.
The officer Had every opportunity of
TnaWing complaints to the commandant,
both personally and in writing, but such
complaints were few and seldom and no
trace can be found of any case at all re-
sembling that reported in the Kiel pa-

per.

This officer was anxious to prove that
England is starving in consequence of the
work of the submarines. He said:

"A large part of the patients' rations,
which was less than the dailv ration in
Germany, disappeared into the maw of
the nursing staff. '*

As it happened at the time of which
he had spoken, the bread ration in hos-
pitals in England was sixteen ounces
dsdly for every person.

A further complaint dealt with "dried
fish. " This rrference to the haddock and
kippers which are sometimes given for
breakfast and were highly popular among
the patients amused the hospital authori-
ties highly.

LONDON, July 25.— The prison-
ers taken by the Allies in the
Mame fighting now number near-
ly twenty five thousand. It is
stated that the burning of stores
behind the German lines continues. Else-
where than in the Mame neighborhood
British troops continued their raiding
activity yesterday and last night and took
a party of prisoners near Bucquoy and
Albert.

Speaking in London today, General
Snuts said the time was not far distant
when the American army in Prance would
be as big as the French and British
armies together.

ARTILLERY ACTIVE AT TPRES

BASE HEAD QUARTERS. Prance, July
24. — Hostile artillery showed considerable
activity this morning at the Ypres sector,
but there is nothing further to report on
23rd inst. Little flying was possible
owing to wind and rain. Great artillery
activity occurred between the Mame and
the Aisne in the Courton Wood.

NOT YET BUT SOON

ADVANCE OP ALLIES

STILL CONTINUES

Some of the lads suggest a joy ride for
Bill— Wot say?

123

LONDON, July 24.— The news from
the Mame salient received this morning
shows that the progress of the allies has
continued, though without the rapidity
of the previous day.

This is not a matter of surprise, as the
Germans have drawn heavily upon their
reserves and over a quarter of the whole
of their forces upon the western front
were used in the Mame fighting alone.
Nevertheless, valuable advances were
made in the face of the reckless expendi-
ture of troops by the German high com-
mand, and the casualties inflicted upon
the enemy are known to have been im-
mense. Yesterday's advances north of
Montdidier indicate how completely the
initiative has passed from the G^man
command to General Poch. It was re-
ferred to in the communique as a "smart-
ly conducted local operation." In addi-
tion to the prisoners and the material
taken, the advance beyond Mailly-Raine-
val gave the Prench an important territo-*
rial advantage, for they now hold the
heights overlooking the Avre. In this
salient the enemy must find themselves
very confined as the length of lines only
extend 130 miles.

Communicatioii Threatened

The Times correspondent with the
Prench army points out that owing to the
lack of good lines of commtinication, cir-
culation behind the enemy's lines is ex-
tremely difficult, both for bringing up
supplies and ammunition, and for any
movement to the rear. And if the Allies
succeed in breaking through at any point
in the semicircle of which Fismes is the
center, especially on either of the flanks,
the state of confusion into which the ene-
my would be thrown might easily lead to
disaster.

THE HATCHET

AN nnEZPBCTBD TREAT.

The personnd of the navy officers
wishes to use enough space in these
cokunns to ^express their appreciation for
the beautiful and delicious cake that
was presented at Wednesday evening's
mess by Private Lambeth of the Bakery
Company on board. It was wonderfully
iced with a figure of Uncle Sam on the
top sid&— truly a feast for the eyes as
wdl as to the taste. After its appear-
ance had been admired as long as whet-
ted appetites permitted, the Executive
Officer cut into it and all shared the de-
licious oonf ection. The Chief Engineer
moved a vote of thanks, which was
heartily passed by all hands. Private
Lambeth was called in to receive it and
at the same time he was informed that
he had made the mistake of his life
when he enlisted in the army instead of
the navy.

OUR CONVOY

The setting sun behind us Hes
As gold and orange fade away
Night spreads her stillness and her calm
About the convoy eastward bound.
A fighting escort guards our way
The bastard of the sea to foil.
While troopships take to distant France
Crusaders of the modem world.

Soldiers are these from western plains

Who never saw the ocean blue —

What brings them forth, these lean,

brawn men,
^th faces set in purpose strong?
Not lust for gold has called them out;
No tyrant's mandate would they heed:
But Freedom's Flag they rally round
To fight 'gainst wickedness and wrong.

When all the work is quite well done.
And right and justice gain the field.
Then proud and happy hearts will turn
To travel o'er these seas again.
To waiting hearths made sweeter far
By brave deeds done in distant lands,
In honor of a country's love
And for the cause of liberty.

A clip in the magazine is worth five in
the belt.

We sometimes wonder if all this swear-
ing is necessary.

Roads TmpasitaMd

The statement that the Germans' plans
were given to the Allies by German de-
serters and prisoners is not accepted by
the Frankfurter Zeitung, which states
that extraordinary precautions to conceal
their designs were taken by the German
commanders. The same journal recalls,
gallantly enough, that not so long ago
fresh reserves were generally reported by
the German press wire and wireless as
no longer existing and asserts that at
present the German army is "face to face
with only a part of the reserves."

Americans and the quality displayed by
them in the recent fighting, is a subject
for German silence.

Long ago it was reported that the Elai-
ser would never forgive Britain her new
armies. It is to be feared that before long
the Kaiser will also declare himself to be
thoroughly ashamed of the United States.

AMERICANS ADVANCE

NORTH OF MARNE

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY AT
THEMARNE:-July26,— AnotherGerman
retirement took place northeast of Cha-
teau Thierry on the Mame last night.

Americans advanced to the northern
bank of the Mame In the Joulgonne sec-
tor and are now on the offensive fighting
their way northward.

FRENCH-AMERICANS

ADVANCE TWO MILES

EIFFEL TOWER, PARIS, July 25— Be-
tween the Ourcq and the Mame, the
French attacks were resumed this morn-
ing and were successful throughout the
day. The French hold Armentieres on
the left and the Bois du Chatelet on the
right. At some points the French-Amer-
ican troops advanced more than two
miles.

Between the Mame and Rheims, artil-
lery action is intermittent. North of
Montdidier, the total number of prisoners
taken on the 23rd in the region of Mailly,
Raineval, and Aubervilliers, amounts to
1860 of which 62 are officers and fotir are
battalion chiefs. The materials captured
include four 77 m. m. cannon, 46 trench
mortars and 300 machine guns.

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COMPOSmON OF SHIPS CREW

Our army friends have asked us how
the crew is divided into groups for car-
rying on the work of the ship. If we say
that the total navy complement is repre-
sented by one hundred per cent, we find
that this one hundred per cent is dis-
tributed as follows:
Engineer's Department 36 per cent
Gun and Deck Divisions 30 per cent
Ordnance Department 1 per cent

Conmiissary Department 13 per cent
Construction and Repair

Dq)artment 2 1-2 per cent

Surgeon's Department 2 1-2 per cent

Navigator's Department 2 1-2 per cent

Clerical, all d^)artments 3 1-2 per cent

The Engineer's Department includes

the men that handle engines, boilers,

pumps, auxiliary machinery, d3rQanio8,

motors, ice machines, deck winches,

lighting, fire control and interior oonmiu-

nication circuits, radio, etc.

The Gunnery and Deck divisions have
two^fold duties. First, under the Gun-
nery Officer these divisions man the bat-
tery, supply ammunition and stand look-
out watch about the decks and akiL Sec-
ond, these same men work under the
First Lieutenant for the material main-
tenance and upkeep of the sh^>. This
includes cleaning, painting, cargo hand-
ling and general work of al! sorts.

The Ordnance Department indudes the
gunners' mates who are responsible for
the upkeep of the battery, care of am-
munition, magazines and small arms.

The Commissary Department includes
the stewards, cooks, bakers, butchers,
storeroom keepers and messmen for all

The First Lieutenant's Deixutment in-
dudes the carpenters, blacksmiths, plumb-
ers, metal workers and painters w1k> keep
the ship in good repair and make neces-
sary alterations and additions in a struc-
tuiBl way.

The Surgeon's Department indudes the
hospital stewards, pnarmadsts' mates and
apprentices who have charge of the side
quarters, and operating rooms and
isolation wards.

The Navigator's Department indudes
the quartermasters who keep the ship
on her course and signalmen who com-
municate messages to the other ships of the
convoy, and care for all navigational in-
struments.

Clerical men of all departments keep
the records and pay accounts of all c^
cers and men, handle correspondence
within and outade of the ship,^md make
up reports and returns. OQIC

THE HATCHET

Published On The High Seas

Vol.5

Friday, July 26, 1918

No. 7

GERMANS SAY

ALL GOING WELL

(By Radio to The Hatchet)
LONDON, July 26.— The Ger-
man official communiques have
been now instructed to infonn
the world that the great Mame
battle is going very well for the
Germans. This is based on the
supposition that Foch has failed,
if he does not achieve a complete
break through, and meanwhile is
using up his reserves. As a mat-
ter of fact this is not the case,
thouj^ if it were, Foch's reserves
would stand a good deal of using
up.

In one port in France fifty-two thousand
Americans were landed last week and in
another, transports carrying twenty thous-
and men arrived one morning and left un-
loaded three hours later. However, the
forlorn German apologists explain that
an this does not matter. Nor does the
Ally gain of ground, because Ludendorf is
withdrawing his troops according to plan.
Perhaps it was according to plan that he
left more than thirty thousand prisoners
behind him and over four hundred guns.

austrauah s praisb samiobs

LONDON, July 26.— The Australians
at the front know good soldiers when
fhey see them, and now their praise of
the Americans with whom they have
fought side by side could not be higher.
Captain Bean, the Australian war corres-
pondent says:

" The German newspaper barrage against
the value of the American troops must be
intended for people inside Germany, since
we here, working side by side with the
Americans, know the facts concerning
their value and quality by the process of
simply looking on at what is happening
beside ui.''

ORDER

Begfamlng Saturday mofnliigf
July 37, aU persons on board most
remain foUy dressed and must
have life belts and filled canteens
with them at aU times.

Vlstting between Army and
Naval OiBcers is prohiUted. The
latter are to be either at or near
tiielr stations or in tiieir rooms.
All persons are to remain on deck
as much as practicable, and each
one is to consider himself a look-
out and report anything and eveiy-
Hitaig in sli^t through tiie nearest
lookout statton at once.

No precautton is too small to
be omitted and no report is titvisL

SAFETY FIRST, LAST AND
ALL THE TIME depends on tiie
keenness of tiie lodkouts*

Captain, U. S. Navy,

COflBflUUBiQinfl[.

SEC AIRPLANES DOWNED;

ALLIES CLOSmO IN ON HUNS

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY AT
THE WEST, July 26.— Six German air-
planes were brought down by the Amer-
ican airmen after a severe encounter
with them, the War Office announced
today.

The entire Rheims-Soissons pocket is
under heavy shell fire from the French,
American and British guns. French and
American troops are closing in on the
the important German strategic base of
Fere en Tardenois from the west and
south, which is under heavy cross-fire.
Fere en Tardenois is a central point.

RAIDS BT BRITISH

LONDON. — Successful raids were car-
ried out by the British in Albert Buoquy
sector, the War Office stated today.

One of the horrors of war: Meeting the
crown prince in No Man's Land.
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HUN GEN- ADMITS
SOLDIERS HUNGRY

(By Radio to The Hatchet)
LONDON, July 26.— Gen. von
Boehn, commander of the Ger-
man Seventh Army has issued
threats to his men for lack of
discipline. Himgry soldiers are
frequently holding up trains of
supplies irrespective of their in-
tended destination. Train guards
are now armed with machine
guns and terrible penalties are
meted out to the looters, which
have even included officers.

Stores and depots of provisions are
closely escorted by cavalry and p<^ce. It
seems as though General Foch's counter
attacks have interfered with the German
expectation of living on captured stores
and consequently thousands are fadstg
dire hunger.

HUN COUNTBR ATTACKS FAIL.

PARISJuly26.-— Morefightingdevelop-
ed southwest of Rheims last night when
the Germans began a counter-attack near
Vrigny, but all the assaults broke down
before allied resistance, the War Office
announced today.

CZECH DBLE6ATBS ARRIVB

SANFRANCISCO,CaLJuly26.— Dde-
gate Czecho Slovak officers arrived today
from Siberia, bound for Washington.

The Temps' special correspondent at
the front gives striking details of the ter-
rible podtion of the Germans in the
depths of the Aisne-Mame salient, owing
to the condition and practical inq)assi-
bility of the roads which must be used by
them during their retreat northward.

He says: "The enemy's losses from the
bombardment of our airplanes are simply
frightful. Many divisions have lost 60
per cent of their effectives. ^^

THE HATCHET

SOLDIERS SING FOR SAILORS

The big event of Thursday night on the
ship was the musical entertainment for
the boys of the crew, that was held in
their quarters forward. Before a closely
packed and highly appreciative crowd the
two quartettes and the string orchestra
outdid themselves. " Shorty " distinguished
himself on the violin and " Lengthy 's" so-
los to his own guitar accompaniment
caught the boys in the right spot. The
Senator on board was a very interested
member of the audience and he contrib-
uted to the sum of the evening's pleasure
with a few very well chosen words that
were listened to with the closest atten-
tion. Other features of the program, such
as buck dancing, a nasal orchestra, etc.,
were too numerous to mention in detail,
but all in all it was voted the finest mu-
sical melange en route to Europe.

THIS **BIRD" IS WANTED

'WARE THE BRIG

REWARD— A reward will be paid for
the body, dead or alive, of one William
HohenzoUem, alias "Bill the Butcher,"
alias "War Lord," etc., who is wanted
for grand and petty larceny, arson, being
alive, murder, sheep stealing, embezzle-
ment, forgery, impersonating an oflScer,
perjury, etc., etc. Is at present believed
to be in hiding with a part of his gang
(some of which are still defying author-
ities along the Mame river) somewhere
in Berlin. For delivery of the aforesaid
Bill dead you may name your price, alive
30 cents.

AN ACKNOWLEDGEBfENT

In the concluding issue of the third vol-
ume of The Hatchet was published a
poem, " Long Live the Kaiser??? " Because
it was submitted as an original poem by
one of the boys on the ship and had liter-
ary merit, it was given a place in these
columns. Since then, it has been learned
that the poem had appeared in several
publications before and the boy acknowl-
edged the plagiarism. Although the read-
ing public has changed very largely The
Hatchet feels it necessary to acknowledge
the matter. According to the Lansing
State Journal the real name of the author
remains unknown.

We couldn't kiss 'em goodby on Broad-
way, but we'll kiss 'em hello in Paree.

If ever you believe
You can overstay your leave.
And Mr. Jimmy Legs deceive —
'Ware the brig.

Or if you have the feeling
You can "get by" with stealing
Or other shady dealing —
'Ware the brig.

—Old Egyptian Song.

There is in every vessel of the navy, in
these days of roistering yoimg blades and
thoughtless youths — and probably always
will be until those days of perfection in
the far distant future — a place for the
temporary confinement and punishment
of sailors and marines who thoughtlessly
or maliciously violate the laws by which
the large ship's family is held within
bounds and compelled to tread the straight
and narrow path. But, be it said, to the
credit of the American navy, there are
fewer incarcerations and punishments in
our ships than in those of most other
countries — and far fewer than among
civilians on shore. One reason for this is,
of course, the fact that the boys in our
navy are picked — the bad timber, mentally
as well as physically, being weeded out
and only the better element remaining.

The origin of the name is very doubt-
ful. It has been suggested, however, that
it was owing to the fact that those con-
fined therein were mostly brigands.

On this vessel the brig is forward sev-
eral decks down, with an auxiliary brig
aft, and could hold many more prisoners
than are confined therein at present. It is
under direct charge of the Chief Master
at Arms; who is responsible for the care
and safe-keeping of the prisoners, From
the spotless cleanliness of the cells and
surroundings, and from the awe with
which the crew regard him, it is evident
that the Chief Master at Arms, or "Jim-
jny L^s" in nautical slang, knows his du-
ties and performs them thoroughly.

Through the submarine zone, and at
any time when the ship may be in dan-
ger, the prisoners are released from the
brig and go to their stations, returning
thereto again when the danger is passed.
The prisoners confined in the brig at
present are those chai]ged with minor of-
fenses, from overstaying shore leave to
petty larceny.

Needless to say, this compartment of
the ship is seldom visited by the c#ew not
on duty — more seldom stiU, volimtarily.
126

**ATABOYl»'

"See that lanky guard over yonder,"
remarked a corporal, pointing to a tan
doughboy across the deck. "Well, he is
probably the best rifle shot aboard this
transport, or any of the other ships in
the convoy. He is so used to shooting
Mexicans along the Rio Grande that the
matter of plugging Germans isn't go-
ing to be much ftm for him.

"When we went out to shoot at the
rifle range, he set a record of straight
bull's eyes for the short course, and then
made a great howl when advanced to the
next course. He wanted to shoot the
hardest course at once and have the
"child's play," as he called it, over with.
"And he's just as handy with a knife
as with a rifle," the "non com" added.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

LEUT. B — ^You should have arranged
it before hand. Sometimes a straight;
sometimes a full house.

WILLIE— It depends. With the drown-
ing jacket on you would probably sink a
mile and a half; without one, only about
a mile.

CHARLEY — Do not worry because she
haen't written you since we sailed. She
may be too busy,, or be interested in
someone else.

MAJOR R.,SAM BROWNE and othera-
No; it was not a submarine. We do not
know what it was.

CAPT. V. — It is not considered quite
the correct thing to wear the Sam Browne
belt over the drowning jacket.
LIEUT. F. D.— It depends upon personal
taste. Some say they are fully as pretty
as American girls.

SERGT. R.— We know of no method to
stop snoring. You might try hitting him
over the head with a rifle butt.

CONFIDENCE

By Gym.
Where do I go? I do not ask;

It is enough to know, that is my task
Should beckon me to imexpected dime,

I am content to bid my time.

I do not care to see nor ask why;

Clear 'tis to me though dark the sky,
I will not be alone, for 'cross the lee

Her evening prayers float out to me.

Both salty sea breezes and German
gases will hnger for a lifetime in the
memories of the ones who come thru.

THE HATCHET

Published On The Hi^ Seas

Vol. 5

Satiirday, July 27, 1918

No. 8

THE SERBIAN WAR

AIMS SET FORTH

By Radio to The Hatchet
LONDON, July 27.— The new Serbian
national war aims committee in Great
Britain was inaugtirated yesterday in
London at a meeting held at the Mansion
House. A statement of the Serbian or
Jugo Slav war aims was read. It includ-
ed the following points. First: The inde-
pendence and tinion of the Jugo Slavs.
Second: The Balkans for the Balkan peo-
ple. Third: Repatriation to the devastat-
ed countries inhabited by Jugo Slavs.
Fourth: An intellectual intercourse with
the Allied countries, as that would mean
the best support for the future of the
nation and recovery from the present
catastrophe. It was pointed out that a
united Jugo Slav state would be a strong
guarantee of peace in the Balkans. Mr.
Balfour, the British Foreign Secretary,
who spoke directly after the reading of
this statement, said: "I am sure there is
not a single member of the audience who
has not listened with deep attention and
profotmd sympathy to the statement just
read."

GERMANS ABANDON ATTACK

Bj Radio to The Hatchet
LONDON, July 27.— The great victory
won by the Franco-American offensive
on the Aisne-Mame front has compelled
the Germans to abandon their plan for
an attack on the British front.

TYPHOID IN BERLIN

Bj Radio to The Hatchet
ZURICH, July 27.— The doctors in Ber-
lin were unalJle to cope with the severe
epidemic of typhoid, said advices received
here today.

Keep your head DOWN in the trenches.
UP at sdl other times. Every man on his
feet is a barrier between the Him and the
Good Old U. S. A. You owe caution to
yourself, your country and mother.

But when the time comes, stand up and
grre them HelL

"Suppose when I
Old KSlser I won't
tin DIME for him.'

lo to HOCK the
be able to get a

QUAINT CUSTOMS AND

MANNERS OF THE NAVT

As this is the first time many of the
men aboard have ever found themselves
in that predicament, and, as they will
probably see very few ships, until they re-
embark for home, a few brief explanations
of nautical terms and customs, and of the
many and varied commands heard in the
navy, may be of interest.

In the first place, you will notice the
right and left sides of the ship are desig-
nated starboard and port. Vessels for-
merly carried many stars of the theatri-
cal and operatic world to and from
America, and it was their privilege to
come aboard from that side — Whence
"starboard." Port is so called because it
is opposite from starboard.

One of the commands formerly heard
in the navy, but obsolete now, was "All
hands man the lee scuppers!" At this
command the crew, under the supervis-
ion of the junior officers, did as directed,
while the C. O. and the senior oflScers
(asdsted by the mess attendants) spliced
the main brace.

One of the peculiar customs of the
navy is the one requiring all men report-
ing sick first to see the surgeon and then
(Continued on the second page)
127

AMERICAN ADVANCE
IS STILL UNCHECKED

Bj Rad^ to The Hatchet
WASHINGTON, July 27.— The advance
of the Americans between the Oiuxxi and
the Mame is still unchecked, according
to a brief conmiunique from General
Pershing, tmder date of July 26, made
public by the War Department today.

SACRIFICES AT HOME

Bj Radio to The IT fl t ir hift
BELMAR, N. J., July 27.— The produc-
tion of trucks increased about 100 per
cent during the first six months of this
year, but passenger car production within
the same time has decreased from 60 to
80 per cent. It is expected that by Au-
gust 1 the official figures will show not
more than 50 per cent. What this means
may be gathered from the fact that with
five million cars in the country, at least
eight htmdred thousand are demanded a
year to take the place of the outworn.

To date over three hundred passenger
car retail dealers have discontinued busi-
ness. Service stations, tires and accesso-
ries dealers now dose shops at six p. m.
Saturdays imtil Monday morning. Orders
are to conserve material. The sacrifice
of this feature is considered even larger
than the manufacturers' since Sunday
in the biggest day of the business week
and no adequate compensation is pos-
sible.

FRENCH TAKE VILLE MONTOIRE

Bj Radio to The Hatchet
PARIS, July 27.— After a hard struggle
the French troops took ViUe Montoire late
on Thursday. Two hundred prisoners and
twenty machine guns were captured.

LOST

Five dollars' reward will be paid for the
return, to the post-office, of a seven- jewel
watch which was lost by one of the boys
who are camping on B deck.

Six seconds are allowed to adju^
gas mask. Seven is fatal.

ustwour

THE HATCHET

P£RLMUTTER*S FATE OMITTBD

Origin Unknown, July 27. — Great Britain
has done very we^ in the war without
potash deposits. (Ed. note: Saltpetre which
is the nitrate of potash, is the basis of
many explosives. Before the present war
the most important source of potash sup-
ply was the mines near Strassfurt in
Prussia. But it was also obtained from
the sugar beet root, sheep's wool and from
sea water.) She probably will be able to
do entirely ^thout a foreign supply of
the product. The Ministry of Munitions
cooperating with the great iron companies
has been occupied for the past three years
in developing a process of obtaining it by
using the blast furnaces.

A central organization, "The British
Potash Company, " under government con-
tract, has been formed and is opening up
factories. It is expected that the two
hundred thousand tons annually consumed
will be produced within the island and
some win be left over for export.

A ««MOVIE" IN REAL LIFE

QUAINT CUSTOMS AND

MANNERS IN THE NAVT

In one act and two scenes.
Year: The present.
Place: On the high seas.
Characters: A tired fireman, just off
watch.

A five-inch gun.
Exact time: Ten seconds after alarm

gong sounded.
Exact location: Lower mess deck.
T. F., seated alone at mess table — "I'm
going to eat, drill or no drill."
Interval of one second;
Five-inch gun on upper deck: "Br-r-r-r-
r-k-k!!! Br-r-r-r-r-k-k-k!!!"

Interval of another second.
T. F., also on the upper deck — "Who
said drill?"

NAVAL mSIGNU AGAIN

In an article, "U. S. Naval Reserve," in
Wednesday's issue, it was stated t^t of-
ficers of the Auxiliary Naval Reserve in
time of war wear the uniform of the
steamship company or line on which they
are serving, etc. This must be corrected.
In time of war, all classes of Naval Re-
serve officers wear the r^^tilar Navy uni-
form with the exceptions of the brass
buttons on the white uniform, and the
Naval Reserve design on the collar of the
blue uniform.

(Continued from first page)
to report to the captain of the head. We
do not know the origin of this custom.

In abandoning ship, one of the first du-
ties of the crew is to double reef the bin-
nacle and shake out the chronometer,
while the carpenter brings his tools and
boxes the compass. This is an attempt
to save this valuable instrument.

Another thing to remember is that a
ship is alwa3rs called "she. " This custom
is very old and is due to several facts.
One is because the rigging costs more
than the hull; also because the older she
gets the crankier she becomes. She like-
wise paints like thunder at present.

You have doubtless noticed the men
of the naval overseas detachment tying
knots and other things with small pieces
<^ line. This is termed, "spinning yams, "
and some of them become quite expert at it.

Those among 3^ou who are readers of
sea stories will doubtless have noticed
that whenever an enemy craft is sighted
it is always two points off the weather
bow. The weather bow is the only liter-
ary place where a lookout is needed; the
others simply fill in.

There is a secret society among the
crews of most vessels, called the "Black
Gang." They hold their secret meetings
at night somewhere in the bowels of the
ship. No outsiders are ever permitted
to attend.

One of the most interesting places
aboard ship is called, "Brig." Several of
the sailors spend most of their spare
time there. Here they meet their friends
and acquaintances among the crew.

An old sailor is called an "old salt" to
distinguish him from a young sailor who
is usually too fresh.

Boatswain (pronounced "Bos'n") is de-
rived from "Boat-swayin' " or "Boat-
swayer;" literally, the man who rocks or
sways a boat.

Sailors, as is well known, are very su-
perstitious and in nearly every ship will
be found an idol called, "Holystone,"
which they worship daily.

If the reader desires to familiarize him-
self with true nautical conditions and
customs, we refer him to that beautiful
poem by W. S. Gilbert, entitled, "The
Yam of the Nancy Brig. "
128

*<KITCHEN POLICE,^* ETC.

When the 'arf made recruit arrives
in the army, many and rude are the
awkenings in store for him. He will find
for instance that camp police is not a
station of honor, but a job as street
cleaner.

Nor is "kitchen police" anything more
than a neat camouflage for scullery maid
work.

They all learn that spuds are fine when
some one else has to peel them.

The supplication of every rookie: "Give
me stable guard, main guard and fatigue
galore, but deliver me from kitchen po-
Uce."

Still, when the rain is pouring and the
north wind howls, a detail in the warm
and comfortable kitchen is not to be de-
spised.

When the Q. M. Sergeant smiles blandly
and sends you to another company supply
tent for three inch guns, don't go. If he
hasn't got it, you're not entitled to it.

Q. M. Sergeant's are merry blades, and
it is always the open season on boobs.

Reveille may be cheery and all that,
but oh, you Recall.

But Recall has nothing on Mail CaU.

And oh, boy, what about Pay Call?

SUNDAY'S SERVICES

A whole week has elapsed since the
last Sunday spent on the ship and from
the large number of inquiries during this
week as to whether we would still be at
sea over another Sunday, a great many
men evidently desire to attend church on
the ship once more. It is possible to an-
nounce that there win be services held at
the following hours and places:

In the Main Mess Hall, E 3, 10:30
a. m. (After Abandon Ship DrilL)

On D deck aft, 4KX) p. m.

In Crew Space F 4, 7:00 p. m.

A BAD IDEA.

There was a man in our town and he was

wondrous wise.
He got in Class 4 of the draft, because

he had bad eyes.
But when they caught him watching
Some bathing girls at play.
They said it was a bad eyenlear,
And put him in " One-A. "

The boys below are not afraid of being
subbed— It would take more than an or-
dinary torpedo to pierce that atmosphere.

THE HATCHET

Published On The Hi^ Seas

VoL 5

Stinday, July 28, 1918

N0.9

SHIP'S NEWS FACTORY
CONSTANTLY ACTIVE

Where does The Hatchet's news of the
outside world come from? The wireless
equxpinent aboard this ship is so modem,
so up-to-date, and the men who operate
it are so capable, so devoted to their
duty, that their work is one of the speo-
tacolar features of the transport service.

To the radio crew the ofiKcers look for
the transmission of orders. Upon them
the passengers depend for the informa-
tion of world events transpiring during
the voyage. Through them would a call
for hdp be sent out should we find our-
selves in dire peril. The young men on
"A" deck are constantly vigilant day and
night in the interest of the safety of the
ship and every soul aboard her.

Radio reports concerning the world's
events are received chiefly from Arling-
ton, N. J., in America; from the Eiffel
tower in Paris, Prance; from Poldhu in
England; and from Nordeich in Germany.

When the transport is in mid-Atlantic,
the ship is beyond direct communication
with land on either side, for a day or so.
In such cases, messages are relayed from
ships nearer land. In war times, nothing
but official messages and news is sent;
that is, the operators are forbidden to
converse with operators on other ships or
at land stations.

The news concerning at least the prin-
cipal events of the day is usually received
in condensed, skeletonized form, but fre-
quently pages of propaganda are re-
ceived from any of these countries. As
soon as the radio news is received the
mechanical and editorial force of The
Hatchet hasten to press with it.

Even should the main plant of the ra-
dio become damaged, it would not be a
disastrous event, for there are two auxil-
iary plants upon which to fall back. Also
should a shell carry away a mast, the ra-
(iio would still be in commission.

The men who are in the radio crew
lead rather lonesome lives. They are
(Continued on page two.)

The only good diinir^Kalaer BIU
ever brewed that wasn't tnMiUe.

SIT17ATI0N AT WEEK'S BND

In the river and on the road from Cha-
teau Thierry to Epemay and on the
heights of Jaulgonne, Barzy and Passy,
where the American troops are operat-
ing, many bodies of dead Germans could
be count^. They were dying all over the
roads, where they had been mowed
down in literally packed droves during
their retreat.

The flight of these masses gives the lie
to the Germans' claim that the retreat
across the river northwards was effected
tranquilly. The Germans retreated at the
top of their speed and as foot-bridges
were lacking many of them, in order to
escape the murderous fire of our cannon
and machine guns, threw themselves
in the river in the hope of escaping by
swimming and were drowned in shoals.

The German press squeeze every little
bit of cheerfulness out of the military
situation that is possible, but the result
even then is not very encouraging for the
tired and ill German people. In the Ber-
lin Lokal Anzeiger, Vail Roster, the war
correspondent, who is usually engaged as
chief publicity agent to the "All-Highest,"
admits that Hindenburg's plans have
gone wrong and that the German offen-
sive can hardly be placed in the same
catagory as previous efforts.
129

GERMAN EXPLOITATION
OFRUMANIACONTINUES

By SAdIo Id Hm HalclMt

LONDON, July 28.— The foltewing ac-
count of conditions in Rumania has been
given by an English lady recently arrived
in Switzerland from Bukharest. The Ger-
mans are ruling Rumania with a rod of
iron. The system of exploitation and
requisitioning has reached diabolical pro-
portions. Every ounce of food, every
piece of raw material that can be com-
mandeered is taken. The German naval
authorities apparently control the ex-
ploitation of the oil wells on all sides.
It is certain that vast quantities of pe-
troleum are being extracted, not only
from the old wells but from the new
wells that have been opened. Every day
trains loaded with oil pass through
the oil field areas for Germany. The
Germans came into Rumania to find oil
and wheat, and it must be admitted that
they have succeeded in their search.

They organized exploitation parties in
the country districts to discover the
stocks of wheat and as they advanced
seized what farmers and peasants had
hidden.

PoUowing the requisition, German com-
mercial travelers invaded Rumania and
offered the population as substitutes
cheap tin pans and kettles which had
been made in Germany. The Rumanian
housewives had no alternative but to
buy these articles and to pay the fan-
tastic prices demanded. All railway roll-
ing stock, locomotives and factory ma-
chinery have long since been confiscated.
The search for gold and jewelry is made
on a large scal^

All fish caught in the Danube is requi-
sitioned and sent to Germany. The
trains leave Rumania daily with thou-
sands of boxes containing foodstuffs
which have been seized.

FINDER PLEASE HURRTI

LOST— One life preserver. No. 12-410,
on D deck, amidships, Thursday. Please
return to post-office. Mess Attendant.

THE HATCHET

SPACE NEEDED ON RAFTS

FOR TYPEWRITERS AND DESKS

The following is suggested by a com-
pany clerk aboard as an order which he
anticipates will be issued before we are
through the "sub" zone.

"In case the ship must be abandoned
the company clerk will carry with him all
service records of his organization, to-
gether with all necessary forms, and one
typewriter. Officer's pay vouchers must
be carried in a water tight envelope. A
check must be made of the men immedi-
ately upon entering the life boats or upon
hanging upon the life rafts and a requisi-
tion for all shortages must be made to the
supply officer in triplicate immediately.
Carbon papers must be carried for this
purpose. Under no drctunstances must
the above matters be left behind or an
explanation by endorsement will be called
for and the company commander who is
at fault will be subject to summary ac-
tion."

It might be added that cooks and kitch-
en police, immediately on the boats and
rafts standing clear of the ship, will set
up the field ranges and prepare a hot
meal for the men.

SUBSCRIBERS N. Bl

Troop Headquarters, July 24, 1918.
Memorandum 26.

Mail will not be received at the post
office later than 12 noon, Sunday, July
28, 1918.

The above notice has appeared on the
bulletin boards, and in answer to nimier-
ous inquiries, it may be stated that letters
and Hatchets may be sent through the
regular channels, after leaving the ship.

SILVER RING FOUND

Soldier f oimd silver ring belonging to
one of the Naval Overseas Detachment.
Man owning same can claim it at Execu-
tive Office.

ALLIES FIND FAVOR IN

OCCUPIED ALBANIA

It is reported that everywhere is to be
foimd the greatest joy on the part of the
Albanians, both Christian and Moham-
medan at the triumph of the Allies and
their own consequent freedom from the
harsh burden of the Austrian rule. The
whole of Albania is seething with the
spirit of revolt against Austria. Al-
banian mountaineers were flocking to
offer their combatant services to the
Italians. It is certain that the Austrians
have aroused the bitter hatred of the
people by their cruel treatment and mer-
ciless acquisitions. A fair idea of what
must have been the privations of the
population can be gained by a walk
through the streets of Berat and Firi.
The shops were open but contained little
that could satisfy the needs of the stom-
ach. Of groceries there was not a scrap
of any kind. The goods displayed con-
sisted principally of hardware, ironmong-
ery, glassware and picture post cards.

AUSTRIA'S INTERNAL TROUBLE

The troubles of Baron von Hussarek,
the new prime minister of Austria, ap-
pear to be increasing. It is reported now
that the appointment has caused a split
in the German parties in Austria. At
the time of Seidler's fall the Germans
promised to support the new prime min-
ister only if he gave guarantees that the
German pohcy inaugurated by Seidler
would be firmly piirsued. It appears
that Hussarek was too anxious to retain
his new post for a little while to give
these guarantees and as a consequence
the German Radicals and the German
Center are discontented with him. The
split is bound to increase the discomfort
of his position in the Reichstag. Mean-
while it appears that he must have decid-
ed to sacrifice the Ukranians to the Poles,
for it is announced that the Poles will

SHIP'S NEWS FACTORY

CONSTANTLY ACTIVB

(Continued from first page)
forbidden to leave quarters except for
meals. They cannot mingle with the
crew or passengers. And they have to
be everlastingly on the job. Reasons for
these regulations are obvious.

Some of the operators aboard this
transport were amateurs before <>nligting
and becoming radio electricians; others
were telegraph operators. In only one
case had one of them been to sea pre-
viously. When the transport is in port
the radio crew is given "liberty" on the
same basis as the rest of the ship's crew,
but some of them must still remain at
their post. Time signals are received by
wireless in port as well as at sea.

STRAW VOTE FOR GOVERNOR

A straw vote conducted by an officer
aboard on the recent election back home,
results of which are of course unknown
as yet, gave to the present incumbent 121
votes; to his opponent, 40 votes.

LOOKOUTI

By Gym.

Last night as I made my round

I heard some music sweet;
*Twas a sort of plaintive, wailing sound

And came from 'neath my feet.

"What's that?*' says I, in agony.

I felt my courage slip.
'Twas only a bilious melody.

Sung by the bowels of the ship.

vote for the provisional budget and that
the Ukranians will not do so. It looks
very much as if Hussarek has made up
his mind to ignore so far as he can the
treaty of Brest and to assure the Poles of
his opposition to the setting up of an au-
tonomos state in eastern Galida.

SUNDAY COMICS

•'Si;t.,rTelofti
meal ticket"

''Dovfliboj,

7oo*re
out o<
luck.**

«<01i,tliereitteoii
the deck, hnmyl"

?11 111
, 1! Ill ??,

..tm

••What's the matter
now?"

130

J i g i l i zed by

"Some trench shoe
stepped on it and
pundied out
fifteen mealsP'

Google —

THE HATCHET

Published On The High Seas

Vol. 5

Monday, July 29, 1918

No. 10

THE "BLACK GANG'

Down in the vessel's innards,

'Midst the whirlin' shafts and rods.
The "Black Gang" is a workin'

In "The Garden of the Gods,"
A heavin' coal and ashes,

(Which I'm glad their job ain't mine;)
But they keep this boat a humpin'

Thru the heavin' ocean's brine.
— Song of Noah's Crew.

Of course you know that this ship
moves thru the water by some other
agency than her own volition; that to
move such a ponderous mass of metal
weighing thousands of tons, must require
powerful engines and a considerable force
to man them, and you may have wondered
about the size of this force and what their
duties are down somewhere in the myster-
ious depths of the ship, but unless you
visit the region called by them the "Gar-
den of the Gods," sacred to the "Black
Gang," you will take it out in wondering.

If you should receive permission to
visit this r^on, you would descend iron
ladders, deck after deck, until you came
to a place of gigantic pistons and whirl-
ing shafts, of roaring fires and steaming
men and the smell of oil and hot metal.
Here is the origin of all the ship's power,
her heart.

When this vessel was taken over at
the beginning of the war, the Germans
thought they had so wrecked certain
important parts of the machinery as to
make their repair hopeless. It is due to
the resourcefulness and ingenuity of the
American naval engineers that these re-
pairs were effected in record time, and
the vessel so soon actively engaged in
her new duties of transporting thousands
of troops across the sea to assist in de-
stroying that power which originally
owned her.

Neither the engine-room nor fire-room
is a place for children nor weaklings —
it's a place for men, big muscled and
big minded. The ship may be torpedoed
— you will be away safely in 3rour boats
before the "Black Gang" quit their posts.
The vessel may be plunging and rolling
in a storm that prohibits locomotkm
(Continued on page two.)

GERMANS WISH EARLY

DECISION IN THE WEST

LONDON, July 29.— It is noted that on
Friday the military critic of the Vossiche
2^tung expounded the opinion that an en-
tirely new situation had been created on
the Soissons-Rheims front. He admitted
"My belief is that this battle must end
in a decision, though only a preliminary
decision. The question is, on which side
are the bigger reserves and who win
place them in the right position at the
right time. It cannot be in our interest
to allow the war to be dragged on as the
British above all desire because they hope
by then that the American Million will
have reached the European coast. Then
the Americans by force of ntunbers are
to achieve a break through. The Ameri-
can Danger is facing us." l*The American
danger" is even nearer than that. The
Americans are lending mighty aid to the
French in their task of thrusting the Ger-
mans back north of the Marae."

Life preservers warm? Well they will
soon be traded for the cooling confine-
ment of gas masks.

When Secretary Baker's r^x>rt of

American troops ON THE GROUND

pierces Kaiser Bill's tin kelly, he'll be able

to wear a demi-tasse cup for a sunbonoet

131

THE H UNS PR OTEST

LONDON, July 28.— The German (Sov-
erament recently addressed a formal
protest against ttie use of tmlawful bul-
lets, to the British (jovemment, asserting
that the British missile is employed in
contravention of article 23 of the Hague
Convention of 1907 and The Hague De-
claration of 1899. The British foreign
office thru a neutral government has sent
a reply disposing of this protest in a con-
clusive fashion and showing clearly that
there has been no infraction on the Eng-
lish side of the article of the Hague Con-
vention and Declaration which prohibits
the use of projectiles calculated to cause
unnecessary suffering. ^ The German
wireless and propaganda agencies have
also on many occasions alleged that the
individual British soldier is in the habit of
removing the point of his ammtmition
with the eacpressed purpose of inflicting
a bad wound with it.

The two allegations are not only faults
but obviously inconsistent. British troops
are alleged by the (German government to
be systematically supplied with an unlaw-
ful bullet. Whereas the whole point of
the allegation of the German propaganda
is that the British soldier by manipulat-
ing his ammunition converts a lawful
bullet into an unlawful one. He would
in fact be taking unnecessary trouble to
do what would have been officially done
for him already.

That British soldiers convert their bul-
lets into dtundums is a malicious libel on
men who have invariably proved them-
selves to be dean and honorable fighters.

During their brief stay in the Mame
salient, the Germans have been repeating
the outrageous acts of vandalism for
which they have become so noted. The
shelling by the Allies is entirely inade-
quate to account for the injuries that
have been inflicted. In houses that were
magnificently furnished, the few days
of German occupation resulted in the wan-
ton destruction of costly tapestries, pic-
tures, furniture, statuesp- aad^OT|^y-
things. Digitized by '

atuesp-and evenipla]

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THE HATCHET

THB ''BLACK OANG*'

(Continued from page one.)
through the gangways or on the decks,
but the ''Black Gang" is only laboring
the harder, answering every signal from
the bridge, heaving coal and keeping the
powerful screws turning and the boat
driving ahead.

One thing you would notice ci every
bit of machinery in the engine room,
cleanliness and precision; one thing you
would notice in the faces of the "Black
Gang," seriousness of purpose; and one
thing of both men and fnartiitipg^ compe-
tence and power.

There is enough oil used in the engine
room each day to set an oil company up
in business; there is enough coal used in
the fire room each day to supply a good
sized town for a year, and there is enough
power generated to supply the needs of
several factories. There is a model elec-
tric light and power plant, a fully
equipped machine shop and an ice factory.

Each man in the fire room crew works
eight hours a day, in two four-hour
shifts. They are the only members of
the crew who really get enough exercise.
To watch them work is a marvelous ex-
hibition; to watch them eat is another.
They all bunk forward where they get
the full benefit of any pitching done by
the ship, thou£^ they don't need any
rocking to sle^. Th&r quarters are
very dean, and the men themselves are
the cleanest aboard the ship — alter they
come off watch and wash up.

WHAT YOUR MONET IS WORTHj

FRENCH COINS

5 Centimes Copper — About 1 Cent

10 Centimes Cc^per — ^About 2 Cents

25 Centimes Nickel —About 5 Cents

50 Centimes Silver —About 9 Cents

1 Franc Silver —About 18 Cents

2 Francs Silver — ^About 36 Cents
5 Francs Silver —About 90 Cents

FRENCH PAPER MONEY

50 Centimes — ^About 9 Cents

1 Franc — ^About 18 Cents

2 Francs — ^About 36 Cents
5 Francs — ^About 90 Cents

10 Francs —About 1 Dollar 80 Cents
20 Francs —About 3 Dollars 60 Cents

The value of exchange in English money
is: 1 Cent, 1 Ha'penny; 2 Cents, 1 Penny;
12 Cents, 1 Six Pence; 24 Cents, 1 Shilling;
$4.90» 1 pound.

HBADQUARTBRS A. E. P.. FRANCE

Oenend Order No. 7

For the first time in history the Amer-
ican army finds itself in European terri-
tory. The good name of the United
States and the maintenance of cordial re-
lations requires perfect dqxirtment of
each member of this command. It is of
the gravest importance that the sc^diers
of the American army shall at all times
treat the people of France, especially the
women, with the greatest courtesy and
consideration. The valiant deeds of the
French armies and those of our Allies,
by which they have together successfully
maintained their common cause for three
years, and the sacrifices of the civil poo-
ulation of France in the support of their
armies, command our profound respect.
This can best be expr^sed on the part
of our forces by uniform courtesy to all
the French people and by faithful observ-
ance of their laws and customs.

Company and detachment commanders
will inform themselves and advise their
men as to local police regulations, and
will enforce strict observation thereof.

The intense cultivation of the soil in
France and the conditions caused by the
war make it necessary that extreme care
be taken to do no damage to private prop-
erty. The entire French manhood cap-
able of bearing arms is in the field fight-
ing the enemy. Only old men, women
and children remain to cultivate the soil.
It should, therefore, be a point <^ honor
with each member of the American Army
to avoid doing the least damage to any
property in France. Such damage is
much more reprehensible here than in our
own country. Those who may offend in
this respect will be brought to trial under
the 89th Article of War, and commanding
officers will see that prompt reparation is
made under the provisions of Article 105,
even though the damage does not exceed
a single franc

While camp sites and other lands and
structures occupied by American forces
are under their ' control, their power
should be so exercised as to cause no
dissatis&ustion among the French people.
On account of the difference in language,
misunderstandings may of course occur.
When, therefore it becomes necessary
to exercise any restraint upon persons
not membeni of the Expeditionary Forces
13a

LOST AND FOUND DEPT.

"Finders, keQ>ers; losers, weepers" is
not a phrase that has grown familiar by
its use among American soldiers and sail-
ors. In the crowded condition of the
men on the ship, a great many things are
lost and of course in the thorough dean-
ing which is given to all decks and com-
partments, they must be found again.
The Hatchet ddights to bring losers and
lost together, but the space in its columns
is limited. It takes pleasure, however, in
announcing that a "Lost and Found De-
partment*' has been established at the
Y. M. C. A. at the postoffice. A num-
ber of articles have been turned in and
some of them claimed. All unfortunates
may present their tales of woe and find-
ers may surrender their new acquisitions
for a new sdf -respect.

THE ^'GUARDS'' AS HOSTS

Senatorial dignity was sacrificed to a
sincere desire to see further how the sail-
ors actually lived, when the Member
from the Middle West, accompanied by
his secretary and the ship's Executive Of-
ficer, recentiy dined with the boys of the
Guards, a group which r e pre s en ts every
division on the ship. "Table compan-
ions," or mess mates, is an ancient as
well as a current term for closest friends.
Neither the Senator nor the boys of the
Guards have any but happiest thoughts
of the occasion when they sat down to-
gether at a good old "square.**

INDIA FEARS HUNS

LONIX)N,July29.—Itwasstatedat Cam-
bridge yesterday that India feared nothing
so mudi as the inunediate result to her
of a German victory.

That India would soon fall victim to
the eastern ambition of the Central powers
is undoubted and then her vast wealth
would flow in as golden stream to the
Fatherland. So India has put a half million
recruit into the army this year.

who may be within our camps or other
places under our control, resort will be
had as far as possible to the French au-
thorities, present or in the vicinity, who
it is understood will zealously carry out
the wishes of our officers and aid in the
preservation of order among their own
people.

By Command of
Major General Pehhing.
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Published On The High Seas

Volumes

Somewhere in Prance

End of Volume

AN APPRECIATION

It is a pleasure to express the a^^oredaF
tkm of the tnx>p6 aboard the' ship for the
ooortesy and efficiency of the Navy in
the conduct of our voyage. We have at
aU times felt perfectly «if e in its hands
and have been conscious that every ef-
fort tor our security and comfort
was being continually put forth. Nothing
was omitted that would in any way con-
duce to either. We have tried to do our
pert, but we fed that it is only during the
latter part of the voyage that we have
learned enough of ships and their ways,
to really do it fully.

The uncaxmy skill with which the des-
troyer convoy picked us up early on a
misty morning has excited our greatest
admiration and we fed very proud of
our Navy.

Ourthanksare due to the Captain and
his crew for the very successful vo3rage
of this ship and convoy.

We are indebted to the "Hatchet" for
this opportunity and wish to add that it
has made light many weary hours for us
and furnished a medium by which mudi
valuable information has been dissemi-
nated.

Ttoop Commander

liAJBSTT UPHELD

(By T. P. S. to The Hatchet]
On the Western Front, July 29 — ^During
a recent inhumane gas attack by our
adversaries General Kaltbier von Gottlikt
discovered a ferodous bumblebee inside
his gas mask. Three English dogs of
prisoners who snickered were immediately
ordered to be shot.

ESTABLISHES RECORD

(By T. P. S. to The Hatdiet)
Beriin, July 29.-During the recent heroic
and masterful retreat of our brave troops
from the vicinity of the pig-dog Americans,
the Crown Prince personally led his forces
and established a new record^ making
three kilometers in twenty one jumps,
while carrying ten bottles of beer and a
hmbuiger cheese.

THE N. O. D*&

The Naval 0£Scers know us as the
"Not Overly Dependables;" the Army call
us the "Nuisances On Deck;'' the O. O.
D. hails us as the "Never On Duty;" the
boatswain femiliarly refers to us as
" Neptune's Own Darlings; " and our own
corporals of the guard call us "Numbers
Of Dubs,"

However tiiat may be, if we are
"Nearer Our Destination" we don't care
much what our title is.

Our first taste of Navy life has given
us an appetite that makes us fed we can
"deliver the goods."

We want to express our appreciation
of the courteous treatment we have re-
cdved from the ofiScers and men of this
ship, and no better proof of that senti-
ment can be given than to say that num-
bers of our men have requested to ex-
diange with members of the ship's com-
pany.

We certainly do like the good food we
have had. One of our fellows expressed
it as follows: " They sure do feed wdl on
these here German ships. "

And in condusion, we offer our thanks
to The Hatchet for keeping us in touch
with the news.

Naval Overseas Detachment.

WAR TO CONTINUB

Py T. P. S. to The Hatdiet]
Vienna, July 29. — ^Three loaves of per-
fectly good bread were discovered in this
dty today. After confiscating two of
them, the Emperor gradously turned the
other over to the Austrian people and
dedded to continue the war another month.

A war profiteer, boiled down, ought to
make fairly good oil for a machine gun,
but then even a machine gun has some

sdf respect.

, "111 vin diss war if idt takes all year"—
Eaiser Bill on August 1, 1914,
AND IT DID ! !

Another drive on Paris and a thimble
win begin to fit the Kairer like a plug hat
133

GOOD LUCK TO YOU

We have passed through the "perils of
the deep " and are now in " sunny Prance."
We return to God's country to bring over
another lot of men equally determined to
show that there is but one God who is
supreme and who is not associated as in-
timatdy with Kaiser Bill as the latter
would have the world believe.

Those ^o are about to leave us have
shown by their efforts on board, in a
manner that has not been equalled, that
they could keep their own nest dean and
if further proof is wanted to prove that
they can also dean up whatever huns
they are let at, we will have to wait until
the returns come in. Of the result, how-
ever, there is no doubt.

To those who have so ably assisted in
keeping the edge of The Hatchet ground
and ready for business, under trying cir-
cumstances, the thanks of all on board
are due. So to one and all, God-speed,
good luck, and may you return soon when
your work is done; we know you do not
wish to return until yowr mission is ac-
complished.

The Captain of the Ship.

RBWABD NOT TBT ALLOWED

LOOKOUT NO. 6.— No, your daim
has not been allowed, for the fund raised
to reward the one who first spotted a
sub. [To you and many other claimants
a black fish and a sub. look alike.) Had
the real thing been seen, probably not
enough of dther winner or prize would
be left to daim eadi other. Hard luck
old top.

RESPONSIBILITY fJXED

[By T. P. S. to The HatchetJ
Beriin, July 29. — ^It has been definitdy
established by the historical researdies
of Prof. Karl von Binfaltig, that the res-
ponsibility for the war lies at the door of
Marino. A letter has been found written
by a dtizen of that country in whidi the
writer states that he does not like
Germans, particularly^ur noble Kaiser.
Digitized by VjOOQ IC

THE HATCHET

PERSONAL, PD. ADV.

The Board of Editors of The Hatchet's
fifth volume wish to insert here a word
of their own which is personal above
everything else. In their pleasant labors
in producing this voltime there are many
to whom they wish to extend their
thanks. Upon no other voyage of this
ship have the men been so prolific in
their contributions to the publication.
The originality of these literary efforts is
sufficient evidence of a sincere wish to
cooperate in making this a live sheet.

The reading public has undoubtedly
missed much because The Hatchet has
been unable to grow a size. It is to be
hoped that the general quality of the
paper as it has appeared from day to
day, will compensate for the disappoint-
ment which many must have felt in not
finding their own studied lines in its col-
tmms. Lack of space rather than the
blue pencil is the answer.

The thanks of the Board are also due
to the small group of men who have la-
bored faithfully by day or night, or both,
in the composing and press room. Enthu-
siastically, even under adverse and try-
ing circumstances, these men of the
army and navy have done everything
suggested to improve the paper's appear-
ance. Results speak for themselves.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

LIEUT. R. H.— No, pay vouchers
should not be turned in to ship's quar-
termaster.

CORP. L. N.— -The battleships you saw
were Swiss, not German.

MAJOR P.— -Impossible to tell, with
joker, deuces and fives all running wild.

LIEUT. C. — No, you go over the side
first and wait for the raft to come down.
If full, wait for the next.

CAPT. H.— (1) We think about $2.60 a
quart at present. (2) Yes, plenty of kick
to it. ^

PVT. 8. R.— Probably not. The French
were the first to train and educate crap
dice.

CASUAL. — ^About eight miles from
town. Weather report says raining and
very muddy.

D. O. BOY— No, that was not Atlantic
City this morning. French dress differently.

The Kaiser's idea of a Bird of Peace is
a buzzard*

CENSOR'S WORK NO BAST TASK

"At Sea (deleted)
"Dear Mother:

I am on board the (deleted).
In all, there are (deleted) on this one
ship, and there are (deleted) ships alto-
getJier. The route we took was (deleted),
and we will land at (deleted) on (deleted).
We are protected by (deleted). I will
write you again from [deleted]. Your
loving son,

"A Shevtelle."

This is about the way your letter to the
folks at home will appear if you attempt
to put one by the censor by giving prohib-
ited information which might be interest-
ing to the enemy. Of course, your moth-
er, sister or sweetheart will not "spill the
beans" by turning the information con-
tained in your letter over to an agent of
the enemy. That is understood. But the
vessel which carries your letter home
might be captured by a "sub" or rader,
or it might be abstracted from a mail
pouch after it reaches the States. To
avoid this, say nothing as to names of
vessels, towns, people or organinations, or
dates, or number of troops. "As long as
we keep *em guessin' we've got 'em goin*. "

In order to carry out the provisions of
this order there is established aboard this
boat and in every place you will visit a-
broad, a board of censors, whose duties
are to read every letter written by officer
or soldier and delete those sentences con-
veying the prohibited information. Up to
the present their task has been Herculean.
Every soul aboard seems to have picked
the leasure time afforded by the present
voyage to catch up on his correspondence;
and from appearances each one appears
to have been woeftiUy behind at the be-
ginning, but to be at least six months a-
head now.

But some "information" sent to the
folks back home, if it could be collected,
tabulated and placed before some Oer-
man officials, would drive him insane
(provided he was sane in the beginning).
For instance: We have been torpedoed
and are now floating around on small
boats and rafts; we have sighted a dozen
submarines; we have sunk twenty; we
have seen none; we have already landed
in (England, France, Belgium, Italy, etc.);
we are simply sailing round and round
in circles and probably never will land;
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A BIT OF VERSE

• We're near the shore —
Be sure we'll always bear in mind,
When dangers of the deep are past,
And we've gone overside at last.
The friends on board we leave behind^

To see no more.
As well be sure we always will
Recall the hours we used to stand,
A seasick bunch, and sigh for land —
We'll ne'er forget the "drowning drilL"

HUMOROUS AND OTHERWISE

The Top Sgt. was asked if he saw any
comedy on board: he replied, "Doc, it's
all comedy. "

When you are Over There, remember
that the sight of your tin hat won't scare
the Boche to death.

Beware the soft breaking bomb that
feeds you water for breath and bums
your Itmgs to parchment.

It's a good thing for Pottsdam that our
boys aren't pitching Kaiser Bill's bean to
Babe Ruth.

"Kaiser Bill sure built us some nice
boats," remarked a sailor, examining the
deck and rail workmanship of the trans-
port. " I only hope he'll not retreat so far
but that we can thank him personally,
before the war is over, " he added.

Said the "Intelligent Printer," "By Gee,
Why kick about 'Subs' while at sea,

I don't tmderstand.

Because when on land,
A "Sub " always looks good to me. "

we have passed through several of the
most violent storms ever known, we are
wrecked on a desert island; the weather
has been beautiful all the way, etc., etc.

Verily, tmless the censor has a "sense
'er" humor, his work will probably drive
him mad long ere we land. In order that
he may catch up, no letters may be
mailed after noon Sunday until the
troops disembark, when letters may be
sent through offices at the port or else-
where.

The principal thing noticeable in the
letters of the men aboard is the note of
cheerfulness and desire to get "over
there" and into the fighting. No g^oom,
no fear, no sadness — just a healthy, sol-
dierly ambition to move things up and
get at the "Hun." In their letters they
bear out the opinion expressed of them:
The best natured, healthiest, scrappiest
outfits so far taken across.

VOLUME VI

Perhaps the most pleasant and successful trip as a
transport that the George Washington made was the
seventh when she left the home port on August 18th
and made a rapid passage in the company of only the
Von Steuben and the America. But nine days in-
stead of the usual twelve or fourteen intervened before
Brest was reached on August 27th and perfect weather
continued throughout.

Besides a considerable cargo of freight and the usual
casuals and sailors for overseas service there were on
board the 8th Field Artillery, the 79th Field Artillery
the 19th Machine Gun Battalion, the 7th Ammunition
Train, the 10th Field Signal Battalion and the Head-
quarters of the 39th Division.

Quite a ntmaber of former newspaper men were found
among the passengers and many of them contributed
to "The Hatchet." The clever work of Captain
Claude T. Porter of the 8th Field Artillery and Lieut.
Hugo B. Law of the Air Service, however, was respon-
sible for the excellent volimie that resulted on this
trip. To them must be given the credit of producing
what in some respects is regarded as the most popular
group of "Hatchets" in the series.

Associated in no small degree with the unusual
success of this voltime is the skilled work of the few

men in the printing oflSce. E. E. Fecteau, W. H.
Boyle, J. H. Schultz, A. Grahm, E. J. Schneider, J. F.

Kimpflin, C. C. Kinder, F. H. Yoste and Quinn,

are the ones from the troops on board who worked
with the ship's printers to make the pages of this voltime
excel.

On the return trip one hundred and seventy nine
wounded and cripples were carried. Among other
passengers were seven members of the Committee on
Naval AflEairs of the House of Representatives, including
the chairman Mr. L. P. Padgett, and a group of dis-
tinguished French officers bound on a diplomatic
mission for Russia by way of America.

On this trip advance information was received of the
probable detachment from the ship of Captain E. T.
Pollock and Medical Inspector J. F. Mtuphy. On
September 4th, four dajrs before reaching port, a
dinner was given in their honor by the Ward Room
Mess at which several notable addresses were made
extolling the high quality of their exacting and impor-
tant service in the dangerous months that the George
Washington had spent in the transport service.

On September 8th the anchor was dropped again,
this time in Hampton Roads, Va.

Extract from Annual Report of the Secretary of the Navy, in letter from the Chairman of the House of Represen-

tatives Naval Committee, Nov. 12, igi8.

The rhairman and a number of the members of the committee returned upon the transport George Wash-
ington, under the command of Captain Pollock, United States Navy, who had successfully made a number of
trips across the Atlantic, transporting troops and freight to France.

We were glad to note the same splendid condition of cleanliness of ship, care of men, and discipline aboard
the transport under the management and operation of the Navy as we had found upon the regular ships of the
Navy.

We wish to express our commendation of the good service and management of Captain Pollock and the

officers of the Navy associated with him upon the ship.

Respectfully submitted,

L. P. Padgett,
Chairman,

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Publiahed On The High Seas

Vol.6

Monday, Aug, 19, 1918

No. I

GENERAL COMBINES

DARING AND DISCIPLINE

Now that we are embarked on our voy-
age to the scene of action to undertake
the work for which we have struggled to
pre(>are ourselves, it is fit that I brixig to
everybody's attention the necessity for a
strict and absolute obedience to orders at
ail times and particularly on board ship.
Discipline is essential to efficiency under
all circumstances but becomes of the great-
est moment on shipboard where dose quar-
ters require the careful regulation of every
thing connected with preparation for pos-
sible emergencies.

Cleanliness is all important, so the rules
regulating sanitary conditions become the
first consideration. Violation of these rules,
whether intentional or unintentional, may
lead to serious consequences in the health
of the command. Neatness and proper or-
der in slewing quarters and mess halls
enable the organizations to care for equip-
ment and the individual members of the
command to obtain the greatest amount
of comfort during the voyage by econo-
mizing the limited space available, know-
ing always where different articles are
stowed, and having these articles in such
condition as to be packed with other things
without danger of contamination.

Preparations for emergencies which
may arise at sea, show the value of disci-
pline. Everything required must be done
with dispatch and without disorder and so
enforced as to become automatic. Every
individual must know what he has to do
and how he is to do it, so that he may
reach his proper station in the dark and
there await his orders.

A neglect of precaution in r^^ard to
food and water reacts in time of danger,
not cmlv on the individual but upon an
entire boat's complement.

Proper discipline is essential to any or-
ganization and is invaluable to anv in-
dividu^. As discipline is developea, the
other important characteristic — ^the will
to do and dare — grows at the same time.

With "guts" to carry out our work and

with discipline to regulate it, we are eaual

to any contingency which we may be called

upon to face, whether on land or sea.

Troop Commander.

%PTjT %p %iy %iy ^r ^1. TIT TJT T|T T|T %iT

ON THE ROAD TO FRANCE

By Dani^ M. Hendenoo

i|r iff i|r

Thank God our liberating lance
Goes flaming on the way to Franoel
To Prance— the trail the Gurkhas found!
To Prance — old England's rallying groundl
To Prance — ^the path the Russians strode I
To Prance — ^the Anzac's glory road!
To France — ^where our Lost Legion ran
To fight and die for God and Man!
To Prance— with every race and breed
That hates Oppression's brutal creed!

i|r iff i|r

Oh Prance, how could our heart forget
The path by which came Lafayette?
How could the haze of doubt hang low
Upon the road of Rochambeau?
How was it that we missed the way
Brave JofiEre leads us along today?
At last, thank God, at last we see
There is no tribal Liberty
No beacon lighting just our shores!
No Preedom guarding but our doors!
The flame she kindles for our sires
Bums now in Europe's battle fires!
The soul that led our fathers west
Turns back to free the world's oppressed!

^ iff iff iff

Allies, you have not called in vain!
We share your conflict and your pain!
* * Old Glory ' ' through new strains and rents.
Partakes of Freedom's sacraments!
Into that hell His will creates
We drive the foe, his lust, his hates!
Last come, we will be last to stay —
'Till Right has had her crowning dajr!
Replenish, comrades, from our veins.
The blood the sword of despot drains.
And make our eager sacrifice
Part of the freely rendered price
You pay to lift humanity —
You pay to make our brothers free!
See, with what proud hearts we advance-
To Prance!

TIT ti? TlT TlT Tp ti? %P Tp ti? Tp Tp Tp
137

SECRET SHEET SHOWS

SURPRISING HUN LOSS

97 Sadio to Th« HfttdMt

With the American Army in Prance. —
That the Germans were hurt in the Allied
drive worse than was ever dreamed, is
evident from a pi4>er found on a German
prisoner. The paper was circulated among
the soldiers surreptitiously. The prisoner
said the death penalty was threatened for
those having it in their possession. "The
awful monliis that we spent before Ver-
dun are with us again. Even the General
Staff admits the losses are tremendous.
Whole companies have disappeared. R^-
ments are reduced to small ntimbers.
Many divisions have lost seventy percent.
There is hardly one division out of a
hundred between Arras and Laf ere that
has not lost at least a third killed and

wounded."

TAHKS DOWN HUN PLANE

WASraNGTON, Aug. 19.— General
Pershing's communique of yesterday
says, ** In the Vosges, our troops
in the course of a local attack, captured
the village of Prayelle. Yesterday, Fri-
day's communique also made public last
night, reads, "Yesterday, in the course
of a combat in the region of Pliery our
aviators shot down a hostile machine.
The following details of the aerial com-
bat have been reported: Lieut. Stiles^^and
Lieut. Drew engaged four Pokker bi-
planes over Pliey August fifteenth. One of
the planes was shot down, Lieut. Stiles
and Lieut. Drew being credited equally
with the destruction of the machine.

PARIS via WASHINGTON, Aug. 19.—
The text of tonight's official communique
says, our progress continued north and
south of the Avre where we have taken
one thousand prisoners and numerous
machine guns since yesterday. Farther
south we captured Canny Sur Matz. and
north of the Aisne we captured enemy
positions on a front of five kilometres,
and to a depth cd fifteen hundred metres
in the region of Autreches. In this latter
action we took two hundred and forty
prisoners. Twelve eneqa^r^ airplan^ were
Drought down y^^^^'^^rSr^Qlp

THE HATCHET

INTRODUCING THE HATCHET

The New York Evening Post and Kan-
sas City Times describe this unique news-
paper as follows :-

"The Hatchet is something more
than a will-o-the wisp of the sea.
It is an institution of the broad high-
way between America and Europe - not
the Atlantic Monthly but the Atlantic
DaUy."

In this way the paper published on this
ship has been introduced in the East and
in the West; and on such a basis it greets
public in this the sixth volume.

With a talented board of editors of the
army and navy and a growing force of ex-
perts at work in the press room an au-
spicious beginning has been made. The
paper contains news received by radio, hap-
penings on the ship, original contributions,
humorous and poetical - anything inter-
esting in fact that passes the censor.

It is distributed free of charge and
enough are printed to furnish every man
on board with a copy every day. A great
number of men keep a file to mail home
as the best remembrance of these blank
weeks on the watery way.

LOCATION OF CANTEENS

The men with a lot of money in their
pockets have doubtless already found the
several canteens on the ship, but for the
information of others who have less of a
detective sense, the following will be
useful to know.

Officers' Canteen, B deck aft on the
port side; open, 9.00 to IIKX) a. m. and
IKX) to4:00p. m.

Troops' Canteen, E deck at the foot of
the forward and after ladders; open 10 KX)
to 1200 a. m.. l.OO to 300 and 6O0 to
8.O0 p. m.

Crews' Canteen, near Small Stores for-
ward; open one hour after each chow.

The "Y" Headquarters are located on
D deck amidships. Nothing is sold here,
but all sorts of games, books, magazines,
scriptures, writing materials, general in-
formation etc., can be had for the asking.

It is reported that 748,962 men be-
tween the ages of 31 and 45 have quit
telling how anxious they are to fight.
Of course, this has no connection with the
new draft law.

THE WOOD PILE

*Vew to tiie Una, let tiie quips fall
where tiiey may.''

The boys look rather well in their smok-
ing jackets, dont they?

Soldiers are warned against taking any
eggs found in the hatchways.

If you didn't get any ** safe arrival " cards
don't worry about it. Recent advices from
General Gloom indicate that you wont
need them.

One customer wants to know if a field
clerk is any good on the ocean. Ye Ed says
"Whaddyuh mean, 'on the ocean?'"

Prom the stress that's being put on this
abandon ship drill, you'd think the navy
was afraid they were going to be stuck
with the blamed boat.

It was certainly quiet last night — ^you
couldn't even hear the Sound.

" The Village Raspberry says he thinks
well all know more about nits than
knots before the war is over.

Swabbing the deck over the Officers'
Mess Hall seems to be a very fluent
operation. At breakfast this morning at
least one officer was damped by numer-
ous and sundry downward drops. He
admits it's the first time he ever took a
wash for raspberry jam.

The Clown Prince has moved his
Headquarters to Noodlewurst, which is
only sixty miles behind the Unes. It is
reported that the climate of the Mame
valley was bad for his health.

GOSH BUT THIS IS MTSTSRIOUS

Bj Special Rumor to the Hatchet
SOMEWHERE ON THE OCEAN IN
AUGUST. — Great excitement was created
in official circles here yesterday when
it became known that a member of some
ship had gained contact with an ocean.
Names of the man and the ocean are
being withheld pending investigation but
it is confidently asserted by many who
may safely be presumed to know that the
ocean is none other than the one we are
sailing upon and the ship is the very one
on which the man (or boy) was riding.
While the report has not as yet been
confirmed, it is believed that secret ser-
vice men are held up in their investigation
by the significant question. ** Did he jtunp
or was he pu^ed, and if so, why?" At
any rate, our reporter has it straight from
Private Tom N. Jerry, who was standing
where he cotild have seen it if he'd been
looking, that the man was AWOL until
apprehended by another ship which man-
aged to head him off and prevent his
escape. It is stated positively that no re-
bate will be allowed the man upon his
passage ticket.

CATHOLIC CHAPLAINS ON BOARD

For the convenience of the Roman
Catholic men, both of the crew and the
troops, who wish to receive Communion,
Confessions will be heard in the "Mail
Room" D deck near the Post Office,
every afternoon.

Announcement will be made in due
time in The Hatchet <^ the hours and
place at which Mass will be hdd.

Our idiot strategist reports the only
reason Germany was anxious to get Russia
was to give 'em more room to retreat.

MORNING REPORT

Date

Lunches

J2_

Cpl. Hard B. Egg, busted to rank musician, per Par 1,

General Cold Storage Order No. 1492, dated Kokomo,

Ind. April 1st; Col. Whiffletree attached for rations;

Lt. Red R. Splits, Medical Preserve Corpse to duty on

the heaving deck.

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THE HATCHET

Published On. The High Seas

Vol. 6

Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1918

No. 2

RADIO INDICATES A SWEEPING ALLIED VICTORY ON NEW FRONT

Armentieres Taken;

New Drive Perils Hun
Salient In Flanders

Developments of tremendous
strategic importance are indicat-
ed in today's radio reports. While
the meagre nature of the dis-
patches received aboard ship
makes it impossible to ascertain
the exact extent of the Allied
victory, it seems likely that the
entire Flanders salient has be-
come untenable to the German forces,
and is being rapidly wiped out, restoring
the battle line of March 21st, when the
Huns began their "Big Push."

At the same time, new progress has
been made on the Picardy salient, the
important town of Roye falling to the
British after several days of fighting.
With the capture of this important rail-
rocul center, German communications in
Picardy are badly disturbed.

New Offensive in North

The reported capture of Armentieres
and Merville indicates an entirely new
and successful offensive against the Ger-
man salient at the extreme north end of
the front.

Armentieres was the keystone of the
British front in Flanders, but the German
drive in March swept the Allies back from
it nearly ten miles, resulting in the capture
of Kemmel Hill and other important
points. If Armentieres actually has been
retaken, the entire German success in this
region has been wiped out, and even the
Une of last spring is seriously threatened.
Down Five Hun Planes.

LONDON, Aug. 19. — The destruction
of five German aeroplanes and a hostile
observation balloon was reported today
in an official communication by the Brit-
ish and three British machines failed to-
retum.

By Radio to The Hatchet
BARRINGTON PASSAGE, N. S.,
AUG. 20tii, 1918.— Under tre-
mendous pressure of Ftench and
British troops, tiie Germans have
been forced to retire on three im-
portant sectors of great stragetic
value.

The British liave captured Roye.
French troops liave captured tiie
town of Armentieres. The village
of Merville has fallen into British
hands.

The Allies are making great
strides and have advanced in some
places to a depth of nine mUes in
tiie German lines.

American forces, co-operating
witii ttte French, liave advanced a
mUe and a quarter on a front of
more than eig^t miles between the
Picardy and Aisne-Vesle battle
fronts.

FOR A SAFE TRIP

Having noticed today some infractions
of rules connected with the ship's routine,
I have asked the editors of the Hatchet
to republish the following, which appeared
in the second day's issue of the paper on
a previous voyage. I hope that everybody
aboard on this voyage will heed the mat-
ters to which reference is made in the
article, so that there will be no further
necessity of alluding to them again.

Commanding Officer of Troops.

Experience gained on previous trips has
shown the necessity for certain regula-
tions which must be obeyed exactly and
promptly.

There can be no question as to this
absolute necessity.

First: It is possible that we may get a
torpedo. We must, therefore, leam our
Continued to Page Two
139

French-American

Forces Advance On

Eight Mile Front

By Radio to The Hatchet
PARIS, August 20th. — The
French and American drive be-
tween the Oise and the Aisne yes-
terday advanced a mile and a
quarter on a front of more than
eight miles, establishing a com-
plete connection between the
Kcardy and Aisne-Vesle battle
fronts.

This new drive brings success on a front
which has been quiet ever since the
start of the Allied offensive. The impor-
tant successes of the past month have
been won on both sides of this sector.
The new advance co-ordinates the two
battle fronts, and merges them into
one great active line of nearly one hun-
dred miles, running from Rheims north
and west to Albert.

PARIS, Aug. 19.— According to an offi-
cial report of the French sixth army op-
erating on the north of the Mame an
American division composed of German
bom men advanced eleven miles in seven
days during the counter offensive captur-
ing eight villages. This division once
fought continuously for seventy nine
hours.

40,000 Brownings Ready.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19.— The War
Department announces that of the ma-
chine guns, of the various types inspect-
ed, 108,973 were accepted for the use of
the Army, up to August tenth, Browning
numbers 40,226.

DePalma Sets New Records.
BELMAR. Aug. 19.— NEW YORK
TIMES reports DePalma capturing all
races at Sheepshead Bay Speedway, beat-
ing Dario Resta's record made last ^ear
at the same place covering thirty miles,
within twenty seconds less time.

THE HATCHET

FOR A SAVS TRIP

Contmued from Page One.
drill for abandoning ship, thoroogfaly.
Bcu:h man must know just exactly what
to do and do it at once. There must be
no confusion, delay or unnecessary noise.
This is important.

Everyone on deck should be a lookout,
and when he sights any suspicious object,
should r«x>rt it immediately to the near-
est regular posted lookout. Don't be
afraid to report anything unusuaL There
is no such thing as a foolish report — ^bet-
ter anv number of wrong reports than to
miss the one that counts.

Second: This is a dark convoy and
this means just what it says. At the pre-
scribed hour all lights, of every kmd,
every one of them, must be out and stay
out. One that is thoughtlessly shown is
just as dangerous as one flashed on pur-
pose and may jtist as well be the means
of our destruction. Each and every man
must alwa3rs remember this and be on
guard always. If he has a match, a man
from puie force of habit may strike it and
never intend to do so. It is for this rea-
son that all matches are taken away.

Third: Our health and the abs^ce of
communicable diseases is of the next im-
portance. This requires absolute personal
cleanliness. Each man should take a
daily wash and shave and keep his uni-
form clean. Every person feels better
when he is clean and neat and this brin^
us to the next thing necessary which is
that the ship must oe kept clean at all
times, not deaned at intervals. To do
this we must learn not to make dirt.
Trash cans are put about and must be
used. The ship must be kept in such
condition that a man mav sit down any-
where and not have his clothes soiled.

Fourth: The danger of fire and the
closeness of the berthing spaces, makes
it necessary to prohibit smoking there.
Smoking must be indulged in otSy when
and where prescribed. Smoking lamps
are provided for lighting up.

Fnfh: Economy in the use of fresh
water is very necessary. It is the littie
saving of each man that makes the big
saving for all. This economy is very
necessary.

Sixth: For our own convenience, we
must keep the passage ways, doors, and
gangways on dc«k clear. We are crowd-
ed and to move about at all requires that
this be done. To neglect it inconven-
iences everyone and interferes with work.
In moving about always keep carefully to
the right. This is too dear to need com-
ment.

Finally: "The Instructions for Troops,"
issued to one must be read and studied
and obeyed by each officer and man. We
must each and every one of us, be on the
job all the time. Porgetfulness does not
excuse any one of us. Our oountnr ex-
pects every one of her soldiers to do his
duty and this division is here to do it to
aman.

THE WOOD PILE

*<Hew to the line, let tiie qtdpB (mSL
where they may.'*

DIPO&TAlITt

Men jumping overboard should be
equipped with the following: —
One. Service Record, properly endorsed

to Davy Jones.
Two. Vaccination Record MUST be

complete. This is vital as no shark
will touch you if you have the
proper certificate.
Three. One cake of Ivory Soap— it fbatk
Four. Two cases of Whale Pills — extreme-
ly necessary, they keep you from
blubbering.

Five. One saber scabbard — ^to be used only
for sword fish.

Passengers are cautioned to face
forward when alighting from the
ship.

Don't refer to the officer in charge of
your section as the Berth Control Officer.
He wont like it.

Its been our observation that the aver-
age soldier doesn't know anything more
about a ship than he*s got from reading
the " Katzen jammer Kids. " I 'spose most
of us are rather disappointed because we
haven't heard a single "Dod Cast It" or
"Shiver Me Mizzen Mast." Personally
we've almost given up hope of hearing
the First Mate roar "Pipe All Hands to
Man the Lee Scuppers" or some such
real blood and thunder, and likewise
briny, command.

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For AdrertUnc Bates, See Page 16

BASB BALL SCORBS

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 6; Cleveland 4.
New York 1 ; Chicago 4.
Philadelphia 9; Detroit 8.
Washington 3; St. Louis 2.

NATIONAL LEAGUE
PittsbuTg 8; New York 1.
Pittsbui^g 1 ; New York 2.
Chicago 2; Boston 0.
Cincinnati 8; Brooklvn 4.
St. Louis 1 ; Philadelphia 4.

It has been suggested that the war be
settled by locking up the Kaiser's six
sons in a room with the three remaining
sons of the Roosevelt family. However,
T. R. would probably object to this un-
less he could get into the scrap

MORNING REPORT

Date

Lunches

20

Sgt. Shute E. Leven fr. duty to Detached Service

Plus

Mliiiis

with Bone Rolling Squad Par 1, S No. 7, Monte

Carlo, dated Mar. 17. 1918.— Pvt. Aloysius Boil ap-

12

pointed Lance Cpl. per S. C. D. No. 21— Lt. Profful

3

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THE HATCHET

Publiahed On The High Seas

Vol.6

Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1918

No. 3

SUBMARINE AND CREW CAPTURED

IN MIDNIGHT ATTACK ON SHIP

UNIQUE STRATB6T AVERTS DISASTER AND SNARES
U-BOAT— ENEMT TAKEN WITHOUT GUNFIRE

Ship circles were wildly elated
this morning when the Ebcecutive
Officer confirmed the rqx>rt that
an enemy submarine had been
captured while attacking at mid-
night last night.

The captured sub, which is one of the
latest and largest enemy types, was taken
before it had succeeded in launching a
torpedo, the c^ture being the result of
elaborate, but carefully co-ordinated plans
cunningly laid by the ship's Board of
Strategists.

JXaveH Stratagem Wins

The strategem itself was of a most novel
and insidious type, and conceived with
most oonsumate craft. While the means
employed were cruel, and imusual in naval
warfare, the Board felt entirely justified
in their employ, in as much as they were
face to face with a situation whidi con-
tained the possibilities of a frightftil dis-
aster instead of the crowning victory
which was achieved.

By special permission of the Command-
ing General, The Hatchet is able to pre-
sent the exclusive story of the unparalleled
manner in which the attack was circum-
vented.

Details of tiie Capture

Shortly before midnight and under cov-
er of a lowering sky [Gosh, how the sky
was lowering!] a band of ghostly figures
crept surreptitously — and with stealth —
out upon the farthest deck aft. Who
could they be and by what token crept
they thus aft? Ah! Who indeed! It was
none other than the doughty and trt^ty
Regimental Band of the Horseteenth Field
Artillery.

Silently the shadowy figures ranged
themselves about the stem. There was
no faltering. Grim determination was
shown in every precise move. Nor could
any trace of mercy be discerned in Uieir
set faces as the bandmaster raised his

deadly baton, and gave the signal to un-
limber for action.

The tenseness increased as a single dim
form moved to the rail, and tmsheathed
a glistening rod and line, to which was
attached a sinister chain of links — ^the
finest and most fragrant product <^ Mil-
waukee's leading sausage factory.

The final signal was given. Softly and
simtiltaneously there were wafted upon the
stilly breeze the raucous and repellent
strains of the indubitably incomparable
"WATCH ON THE RHINE." At the
same time, Lieut. Izaak Walton, the ma-
nipulator of the rod and line, lowered the
quivering sausages into the inky depths.

A favoring breeze, carried the repul-
Continued on page 2

FORESEE QUICK ACTION

ON MAN-POWER BILL

NEW YORK, Aug. 21.— Speedy action
in Congress on the new draft bill is fore-
cast by the unanimity of press and public
opinion in urging that the bill should be-
come a law without the slightest delay.

The possibility of congressional ob-
jection to the proposed age limits of 18
to 46 meets with strong disapproval in
the press throughout the cotmtry. "It
should not take Congress three days to
decide on a minimum age, '' says the New
York Times. " The bill can be sufficiently
discussed and passed in a week. What
is supremely necessary is that the enemy
should understand uiat we will place
million after million of troops in the field
to bring the war to an early victorious
conclusion. "

"We can see no reason for delay, " says
the Milwaukee Journal. "The measure
should be promptly enacted. The superb
nerve of our men in Prance is an out-
standing fact. But it is unquestionable
that in order to keep up the striking
power of our troops, young blood is
needed."

MX

OISE-AISNE DRIVE
CONTINUES-HUN
COUNTER FAILS

PARIS, Aug. 21.— 'Pushing ahead along
the Hne where General Mangin launched
his new offensive yesterday French troops
have captured the village of Vossens, the
war office announced t6day. Vossens
lies ten miles northwest of Soissons and
about three miles northwest of Nouvron-
ingren captured yesterday by the French.

Lassigny has virtually been taken by
the French. Latest dispatches from the
front say that the town is surrounded by
the French. Attack north <^ the Aisne
is developing rapidly. The report said
an advance of two miles had been made
this morning.

Strong Counter Attacks Made

Powerful attempts to regain their lost
ground were made by the enemy, who
counter attacked in force and recaptured
severalimpor tan t positions. Violent
fighting during the afternoon again
drove the enemy back, and evening found
him once more in is his initiatory posi-
tions.

Toward evening enemy attacks were
confined to the r^on of Carlepont
[midway between Soissons and Roye]
where he was repulsed by near hand to
hand fighting.

LONDON, Aug. 21.— British troops,
it is officially reported here, have cap-
tured Bois de Racquemont. At Boise
Pendu, in a lively attack southwest of
Roye, the British troops have swept the
GermuEms from the greater part of Beuv-
raignes and are progressing to the south-
west.

Six German planes have been shot
down by British aviators, the air ministry
announced. One British plane was lost.
Sixteen tons of bombs have been dropped
behind the German lines.

Terrible food riots have taken place in
Petrograd according to an exchange tde-
mph dispatch today from Petrograd via
Berlin and Amsterdam, working men
parading the streets apd-sl^ting^'^my
with the Germans. " ^

"yV^oogie

THE HATCHET

BASE BAIL SCORES
TUESDAY RESULTS

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburg 10; New York 2.
Chicago 7; Boston 6.
Cincinnati 1 ; Brooklyn 2.
St. Louis 0; Philadelphia 3.

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 4; Cleveland 8.

No other games scheduled.

Continued from page 1
8ive notes and the tantalizing scent to
the point where lurked the periling peri-
scope of the approaching submarine. For
a moment the tensity of the situation was
appalling, and hearts throbbed with
anxiety for the outcome. But the hun-
gering Huns, hovering twixt love and duty,
could not long withstand the ambrosial
c^peal of the Siren song and the sausage.
Slowly but surely the submerged craft rose
to the surface and into the snare. Grasp-
ing frantically at the bait, the sub shot
forward and impaled itself upon Lieut.
Walton's hook. Twas but the work of
moment to reel in the line and drop a
net over the slimy denizen of the vasty
deep.

Sttb Crew Now in Brig

The deed was did! Breathing a deep
sigh of relief, the Lieutenant made fast
his line to the capstan, and hastened to
the bridge. "We have met the sub, and
it is ours," he tersely reported to the
Skipper.

With scant ceremony the crew of the
captured craft were taken aboard and
conducted to commodious quarters in the
brig where they are now held pending
action on a charge of dog robbery.

THE WOOD PILE

*^ew to tiie line, let the quips fall
where tiief may.''

Despite our earnest pleas, ship authori-
ties refuse to allow any snipe hunting
because of the light which the holder of
the sack must have to attract the snipe.
They delicately suggest, however, that
the graceful gull esteems much the sack,
the while he abhors the light.

"But what the Hell good are they when
yuh catch 'em?" sagely queries the Chief
printer.

All of which is pretty baffling.

Oht For the life of a personnel Ad-
jutant!!

Some stony hearted villain has hung a
sign over the coal bin which reads "TO
BE USED ONLY IN CASE OF FIRE. "
The Cheese of Police suspects fuel play.

Putting time and energy into this
Abandon Ship drill is a good deal like
giving a diamond ring to a girl — ^you have
to marry her to get any good out of it.

A ship's order published yesterday states
that "Officers and men on post will wear
life preservers and canteens." We feel
that this scanty raiment ought to be eked
out with at least a bandoleer or an extra
indentification tag these chilly nights.

We expect to run a course in naval grades
and rank for the instruction of land troops
aboard, taking one grade each day. It is
estimated that if there is no land left in

MORNING REPORT

Date

Lunches

21

Col. 0. F. Com attch'd for Rations

Plus
12

Minus

Pvt. Heave M. Over to Special Ehity as Fish

Orderly and Corp. Ham Burger to duty on the

Dog Watch per Disorder No. 6

Lt. Heeza Goof from assigned to Attached [name

13

of girl witheld) per Bull. No. 11

Leam The Hornpipe!!

Taught In Two Falls

This quaint folk dance marics

^e real sailor and ttte

finished tourist

If s Crooly Crool Stuff, Boys

Toull need it See Dr. Shak-

emup for lessons, or write

for correspondence

school rates

SHDf GUARDS FURNISHBD AT THB
ARMORY

.142

the world, this voyage may last long
enough to cover the field after a fashion

The first thing to remember is that ev-
ery man who wears a star isn't a general.
He may be anything from a Staller, First
Class, to a Mess Oven Officer.

The First Class Staller wears an angle-
worm on the left shin and a carbuncle on
his right shoulder. He gets the latter from
leaning against his bunk so much. His
rank is the same as that of an off-swing
driver in artillery and also equals that of
the rumor sergeant in the aerial service.
The life of a First Class Staller is very
short in active service.

Don't ^sk. for week end passes this
week, unless you want to get off and walk.

Don't throw anything overboard. How-
ever, in case you are a member of the
Lunch Heavers Association, this rule is
suspended in your case.

F V£ LEARNED TO HATE THB KAISER

I'm loath to hate my enemies.

To love them seems far wiser,

But since I started overseas

I've learned to hate the Kaiser.

Because of him my shoes stay on

At night. Could life be rougher?

For every bath I do not get

Some German guy must suffer.

"You can't go there." "You can't stey

here. "
"Stand by your bimks" — and stifle!
Of all these things I pine to talk
To Wilhdm— with a rifle. j[^

THE HATGHET

Published On The High Seas

Vol. 6.

Thursday, Aug. 22, 1918

No. 4

**IT'S A LIE" SHRIEKS
ADM. von CAPELLE IN
LETTER TO HATCHET

Vehement denial from German Naval
Headquarters was received today as a
result of The Hatchet's exclusive story of
the unique capture of a German subma-
rine yesterday. The following letter was
written by Admiral Von Capelle, Chief of
the German Admiralty, and is published
at the reader's own risk.

Kiel, August 21st, 1918.
Editors, Der Hatchet:
Verdanmiter Chentdmans: —

Ven I got today my copy from Der
Hatchet, it makes me so schrecklich mad
I got to sit right avay down tmd write
you a letter to say dot it vas all lies und
Schweinhund Yankee bluff. You didn't
capture one from mein U-boats und if
you did, it vas not no nice vay for you
to did it. Especially now ven der noble
sausages iss so awful scarce in der Vater-
land, it is a sagreligious shame to vaste
vieners like dot. Ven I tink how you
dropped der luflQy sissiges in der cold, vet
salt vater, it hurts me so I got to cry.

Und is dot any nic^ vay to haf your
loafer band play out loud Der Wacht Am
Rhein ven dey know dot der Hoch Befehl
from Allerhochstergrossenstabsgeneral
von Dampfnoodel zu Berlin says positive
every German soldier or sailor must got

BASE BAIL SCORES
WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS

NATIONAL LEAGUE
St. Louis 3; Brooklyn 1 12 In.
Pittsburg 3; Boston 2
Chicago 9; New York 2
Cincinnati 4; Philadelphia 3

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Philadelphia 4; Chicago 1
Boston 4; St. Louis 1
NewYoricS; Detroit 2
Washington 3; Cleveland 5

EDITORIAL

FIGHTING GUTS AND FIGHTING
EFFICIENCY

We are now in the war zone.

Each man has had inculcated in him by
now that quality called discipline — ^the
readiness and mental attitude instantly
and cheerfully to obey an order.

But this alone is insufficient. A foot-
ball team may have the best players in the
world but it is not a winning team until
it has acquired that quality which makes
it a TEAM and not eleven separate
players.

So, having acquired discipline, we must
go still farther to obtain fighting efficiency.

Bravery is the commonest of htunan
attributes. The average man is brave.
Sometimes it is physical bravery and
sometimes the bravery of the man "who
hasn't sense to be afraid."

The bravery which counts most is the
knowledge that you can depend on your
comrades; the belief that your company
is the b^t company in the best battalion
in the best organization in the world, and
a willingness to work to prove it. This is
"team work" — esprit ae corps — and in
this spirit lies "fighting efficiency. ' '

There is no place for the "guard house
lawyer" or the man who, on receiving an
order, wonders whether the "old man"
knows what he's talking about.

The si>irit which wins ball games is the
spirit which wins battles — ^fighting "guts"
and fighting efficiency. We have but one
motto, "We deliver the goods."

Are you doing your best? If not, get
busy!"

A Commanding Officer.

to stand up ven plays Der Wacht Am
Rhein?

Now for der luff of Gott, lay offen me
for a vile. I eot already too much
trouble. Efery day der Kaiser giffs me
der Teufel because so verdammt many
Americans gets across. But vot can I do
ven all the time you sink my U-boats in-
stead I sink your transports. Belief me,
Mr. Hatchet I got a dog's life.

Yours for Schreddichkeit,

VON CAPELLE.

P.S. — ^If you got left some of dot sissige,
send me please a few. I ain't fressen r^
vieners so long it makes me sick.

143

BRITISH ATTACK
ON 9-MILE FRONT
NETS LARGE GAIN

Penetrate Htm Positions To Depth

Of Three Miles In Drive For

Bapaume

[By Radio to The Hatchet)
ST. JOHNS, N. S., Aug. 22.— Early this
morning the British attacked in a new
offensive on a nine mile front north of
the Ancre and it is understood that the
Germans lines were penetrated to a depth
of three miles in the direction of Ba-
paume. The British third army under
General Byng are responsible for this
advance.

In his report to the war office at noon
Field Marxian Haig reported that satis-
factory progress had been made. At five
o'clock on the dot there was a terrific
bombardment started by the allied troops
and a large force went over the top.

The French are continuing th&x ad-
vance between the Oise and the Aisne.
The new attack was carried out without
any preliminary bombardment but with
the assistance of large ntmibers of tanks.

WAR DEPARTMENT
Washington
Dear Captain:

I doubt If anyone who has not

had ftte experience of a war time

tran8p<^ can fully appreciate The

Hatchet, copies of which you have

been good enough to send to me.

I appreciate yotir thonghtfulness

and will keep them here on my

desk for a more leisurely reading.

Will you not convey also to the

publishers of tiie joomal my thanks?

Cordially yours,

NEWTON D. BAKER,

Secretary of War.

Oiaitized

THE HATCHET

THE WOOD Pn.E

""Hew to ike line, let tiie quips ML
when tiiey may.'*

Pvt. CaL S. Thenic says if they can't
get more room for setting-up exercises
in the morning the non-coms ought to
confine the program to eye-blinking
and ear-wiggling movements.

Seaweed Mike says there must be light
Field Artillery ahead as he saw a single-
tree float by last night.

It's our opinion that THB drummer of
THAT Jazz band certainly throws a
couple <^ dirty sticks.

It's no use, Clarence, trying to lather
up with ocean water and Fairy soap.

LAST night.

WHBN the band was playing.

AND everything was rosy.

WITH the barometer staying up.

AND dinner staying down.

ALL of a sudden.

SOME eagle eye popped up.

ON the officers' decL

"LOOKOUTI

A SUB!"

HE hollered.

AND all the peace and quiet.

DISAPPEAlfeD.

AND everybody was het up.

THEN a naval officer came arotmd.

AND took a look.

"HELL!"sezhe.

"THEM'S porpoises."

AND everybody looked foolish.

AND sat down again.

AND the band went on playing.

AIN'T it siUy.

THE way an innocent fish.

CAN show up a bunch.

OF so-called human beings?

I thank you.

THAlfKS— WB THINK SO, TOO

Our copies of The Hatchet we have
read from end to end and a few of our
impressions to the editors we send. The
Wood Pile page is full of pep, the sporting
page a treat; and the way you handle
local stuff is pretty hard to beat. In fact
we like The Hatdiet from the handle to
the blade. We like the men who make
it and the ship where it is made. If you
should ever need our help to keep it sharp
and bright, well help you with our in-
tellect, oar moDcy or oar might.

— ^th Amm. TV.

KITCHEN POLICE
VICTORIOUS ON
OOZE RIVER FRONT

[By Flying Fish To The Hatdiet.J

CHEESEON-CRACKERS, GREASE,
Aug. 22. — Gen. Lunch Room reports that
the desperate counter attack under Gen.
Cocky Roach has ended in the complete
rout of the enemy forces.

" At one time " reads Gen. Lunch Room's
dispatch, "the enemy almost succeeded
in winning our counter but the splendid
work of Generals Thompson and Childs
enabled us to dear the sector.

"The hostile forces made a determined
resistance on the off side of the Ooze
River, just below the village of Rhu-
Barb-en-Pie but nothing could with-
stand the deadly work of our regiment of
Hunyadi Whoopsnacks, which, under Col.
Epsom, was most active on this salient.'
The Bun Forces were obliged to fall back
to the rear on Kitchen Police, complet-
ing their dislodgment."

Gen. Lunch Room adds that "great
credit must be given our shock troops,
which behaved shockingly throughout."

It is believed that the generals dted
will be admitted to the Order of the Pie
Crust for their distinguished work in this
engagement.

Food Wffl Win The War
— E>oii't Taste It!

1— Don't spill the beaqsr

S— Chow only twice a day!

8— Conserve the Jam— have
it only around the
decks, doorSy halls
and stairways.

4— Don't waste good food
on overfed fishesi

HERBERT HEAVER

Benl^ted Skates Food
Admtntitntttoii

144

LETTERS TO POP

Dere P6p — I've just kum in from a drill
weed use to leave this ship flat on its
back in the middel of the ocean if it shud
ever make funny with us when we here
a flock of bells and bugles we no the stuff
is off and weer goin to go on without the
bote now if everyone wuz to just jump
offen the bote there wouldn't be no sistem
to it and men ud be getten off without
serviss rekords or nuthin and swimin
rotmd in the ocean all outa collum an
everything and gosh our sargents ud be
sore and weed get the dikkens so when
we here this hell of a noise of horns and
stuff like the time we wuz at that saloon
in weehauken on new years eve we go
thru forteen lon^ narrow dark halls and
up seven steep shppery stairs an in each
komer a guy stands and yells shake it up
an move out or keep to the rite or letts
go an yuh feel like sayin go to heU only
its 80 dark yuh cant tell if its a privet or
sum ofiOser thats lost an is just yelling to
purtend he knows where he is all the
time then finally we kum out on the dekk
an take our place i got a good safe wun
way back by a smok stak with about a
thousand peepul between me and the
water sum poor fellas is jammed right up
dose to the railing where theyd got all
soaked with waves an evervthing we
usually stand there f er a couple of hours
pickin our teeth and being told not to
throw dgaret stubbs overboard as its
dangerus i gess them submarines must
be hell on snipe shootin ez ^ es i can
make out they pick up the stubbs and by
compewtin the average length they kin
tell that a party of travelin salesmen hez
gone by if there long and that its troops
if there all short yuh certainly gottawatch
them snipes well pop i ^tta quit now an
get in Ime fer somethm yer always in
Une fer somethin in this war, in line fer
almost anything but promoehun i gess
dis inf ectantly yoors geoige

BASEBALL FOR FRENCH ARMT.

PARIS: The French war ministry has
ordered base ball training for soldiers,
beUeving it to be helpful for hand gren-
ade priK^tice. Johnny Evers of Cubs and
Braves fame was asked to instruct a corps
and went immediately on his mission,
taking with him two well known ball
players.

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

MASS WILL BE HELD IN

E-3 MESS HALL
AT 6:z5 EVERT MORNING

THE HATCHET

PubUshed On The High Seas

Vol.6

Friday, Aug. 23, 1918

No. 5

CAPTURE 15,000 HUNS IN TWO DAYS;
ALLIED DRIVE CONT INUES TO GAIN

Germans Retreating Between Oise and Matz—

Hun Bombing Raid Fails^ While Americans

Bomb German Raikoads Successfully

LONDON^ Aug. 22.— Portlier smashes
against the Gennans in Picardy were
made by both British and French troops
today. In the No3ron r^on French troops
battered their way after taking Lassigny
a mile and a haJf beyond the dty. More
than fifteen thousand have been taken by
the French in two days. This afternoon's
French official report says; "During
the night our troops maintained contact
with the retreating enemy between
the Mats and the Oise and east
of the Oise. Not the least important
feature of the operations is that they con-
stitute a grave threat to the enemy's
position north of the Aisne. Genial
Mangtn remarked, "Progress continued
on the south and the total number of
prisoners taken on the front between the
Oise and the Aisne in the three day's
fighting was over ten thousand taken by
the Americans and French. We are on
the east of the Oise east of Npyon from
Sempigny to Bretigny.

AMBRICAH BOMBraO

RAID SFIBCnVB.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCB, Aug. 22. — Many direct hits
were made t:^ American flyers Tuesday
in a bombing raid on Plabeuville in tlie
dmartment <n Muerthe et Moselle. Con-
siderable damage was done to railroad
tracks. AU of the American planes re-
turned safely in spite of heavy anti-air-
craft fire dinscted against them.

AIR RAID ON PARIS FAILS.

PARIS, Aug. 22.— An attempted air
raid on I^ris this morning was frustrated
by French planes and anti-aircraft guns
it was omcially announced. The at-
tempted raid was made at ten a. ul this
mommg.

TONNAGE LOSSES INCREASED.

LONDON, Aug. 22.— Allied and neutral
gross tonnage sunk by German mines
and submarines during the month of
July aggregated 318,011 tons, accord-
ing to the official statement just made
public. This report shows an increase
over the June losses of 20,552 tons.

ITALIAN SUB IN DARING RAID

ROME, Aug. 22.— After running the
gauntlet through a mine zone in the gulf
of Quamero the Italian submarine F 7
torpedoed and sank a big Austrian steam-
ship and returned safely to its base it
was officially announced today.

LONDON, Aug. 22.— Twelve forty-five
this morning found the British attacking
the whole front between the Ancre and
the Somme. American troops brigaded
with the British were operating in this
sector a few days ago.

LONDON, Aug. 22— The workers in the
big Krupp works in Essen threatened to
strike within forty eight hours according
to a telegraph exchange despatch from
Amsterdam. Strikes are said also to be
spreading to the big industrial centers
and women are employed in the manu-
&cture of big guns for the army and
navy.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22.— Thomas
J. Mooney, labor leader, was today re-
fused a new triaL This is the second at-
tempt to secure a new triaL Mooney
was convicted of killing a number of
persons by throwing a bomb into a cfx>wd
of mardiers who were marching in the
preparedness parade two years ago.
145

I Uncle Tom's Cabin i

= OK =

{ **TleTliat Steer InThe Steenge*

aStanui of Mabe life on
tfpe»igfl*e«

0-3

ACT ONB
Oaoto Tom's Cftbia - Aido i
TliiM4:»A.M.

Uade Tom aad hii nmtwa an

or leM peacafally rit in a bonk.
Bntar SiiBoa Lecroo with a bnclo

LEGREE: Toot-toot-te-toot! Root te-toot-
toot! Shake it up, men! Line up for
abandon ship drull

NEPHEWS: (chorus) » ? ! • ? -v !IiE£ ••

LEGREE: (peevishly) Come on! Break
away from the Ostermoors!

NEPHEWS: (sobbingsoftly) Whadyamean
Ostermoors? Ya got it wrong,Si~it's
Bethldiem Steel.

LEGREE: On your places, men! All
blonds with numbers en<ting in seven
or deven, stand with both feet on
the floor. AU alien enemies with
numbers ending in fractions, line up
six inches to the left of the ceiling.

Htpfcam fUl ia, amid graat acgftHnt of tho Ro-
fda, aad ooomMceto to^nlly sp

Bntar dack guaird No. S13 talkiag in h
DECK GUARD: Yuh gotta keep moving
men— ^Yuh can't stand here.
CvftaiB

ACT TWO
400 man aro a t t ii i lliit la 14 atoaro

J. B. (^SSicr^wottM Uka to blow hia

•oaa bol ia mmbla to gat hia hand np to hia faca.

LEGREE: Close up there, men. Whad-
dyuh think this is, a polo field?

and Lt. Sick 0*Shaa, who flaallF
Bunasaa to focco hia way to

LT. RICK O'SHEA: Now you men have
got to be more careful about throw-
ing toy balloons overtx)ard as they in-
dicate to the enemy just which way
the wind is blowing. Another thing

I want to mention is that

Bntar dock goaid No. 1008.
DECK GUARD: Look here men— yuh've
gotta keep moving— yuh can't stand
here.

■iHanhntodty. Oartaia
Continaed on page two. jlp

THE HATCHET

THE WOOD PILE

''Hew to the line, let tiie quips fall
where they may.'*

A SOLDIER'S SOB

We sleep in a space

Upon nary a feather

So crowded apace

We must all breathe together.

We crawl in by detail
And get up by count
And sit on our btmk rail
Prepared to dismount.

A sergeant yells "Now," then
We aU sc|uirm awhile,
"Shake it up there, you men"
And we bounce to the aisle.

If a red p^per smell
Got spread o'er the seas
'Twould surely be Hell
As there's no room to sneeze.

Our Rotund Surgeon says it's remark-
able how many more cigar lighters than
cigars there are aboard.

Parbeit from us to o'ertum the habits
of a lifetime but attention is called to the
fact that at the second Hague Conference
it was decided to remove the spoon be-
fore drinking from a cup, it being found
to be much safer.

Sgt. Carranza says that "considering the
few horses there are aboard, there's a
hell of a lot of picket line lying arotmd
this ship."

"Don't make my son an adjutant/'

The draft boy's mother said
"If he can't serve his country's cause

I'd rather he were dead."

"Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the
saddest are these: "Keep Moving Men!"
Pvt. Hobb NaiL

The village correspondence school
philosopher remarks that "A mail censor
is necessary because some guys have no
sense."

Old Mother Hubbard
Won't go to the cupboard
To grab off a victual to eat.
Says she, "On the ocean
This darned rolling motion

A prize is offered to the one submitting
the cleverest concluding line.

Present all suggestions at the post office,
/.are of The Hatchet.

MAIL CLOSES

A notice has been posted that it will
be impossible to mail anything on the
ship after Saturday noon. This of course
does not exclude the possibility of mail-
ing the later copies of The Hatchet on
shore after disembarkation.

"TWmS" vs. DISINFECTANTS"

Dirt is "matter out of place" and there
are various kinds of matter frequently
out of place. Some kinds have odors, as
Space Officers and Captains of the Heads
know.

" Twins" are more closely related

to the Siamese Twins than they are to
the Gold Dust Twins ("to do the work
for you") in that they are of the flesh —
and muscle.

A disinfectant has an odor and gener-
ally a disagreeable odor.

One of the " Twins" is your

"strong right arm" and the other, your
strong left arm. These twins produce
results. (See last line for winners.)

A disinfectant generally adds one bad
odor to another and does not remove the
cause of the odor. Result — a combina-
tion of two bad odors.

" ^Twins remove the odor by re-
moving the cause and they also leave
clean surfaces and dean comers. Result
dirt, no odor.

ELBOW GREASE WINS.

The Captain of the Ship.

UNCLE TOM'S CABIN

Continued from page one

ACT THRBB
Unci* Tom*t Cabin acidii. Bntar Littl«
Bn WMping Uttarly and wobbUng a bH.

LITTLE EVA: Whatteryuh goin' to do
about me? You gotta have ME in
this play. You can't have an Unde
Tom's Cabin without Little Eva.
Bnter Mr. Marka, tbe Ouardhooaa law-
yer, with a Manual for Conrta
Martial under hia arm.

LAWYER MARKS: It says here distinctly
in G. O. 999, as amended by Changes
No. 65, W. D. 1776. that non-combat-
ant women, girls or other nuisances
shall not reside, abide, Uve, exist or in
any way inhabit army transports.
[Turns to Eva] You'll have to die
three scenes earlier than usual.

LITTLE EVA: Oh, I dont want to die.
I was just becoming able to

DECK GUARD NO. 23: Well, yuh can't
stand there ! Yu'U have to keep movin* I

Biit Little Bra to Heaven, rla Crow'a Neat
Curtain.

146

TRANS-ATLANTIC

VAUDEVILLE

UNIQUE-SIDESPLITTING

Frt FItxea Starta In Hia
Tragic Bit, Entitled

"WHAT GOES DOWN, MUST
COME UP"

That Rollickinc Faroe

'•ABANDON SHIP DRILL''
By The Entire Companj

40— Decic Ooarda— 40
In Their Melodramatic Hit

«KE£P MOVING MEN— T O U
CAN'T STOP HERE"

Pro f e ae or Hi Brow
Lectnrea On The Qaeationa Of The Hoar

"WHY IS A GERMAN?"

- Thoee Comical N. O. D. Boya
•TO, HO-HO, WE'RE JOLLY
TARS, FROM A CORRESPON-
DENCE SCHOOL"

Don't Miss It» Boys
It's Big Time Stuff

MORNING ORDERS
34— August— 1918

Spurn too the watch at 4:30.

Holystone mess gear. Launder lingerie.

Call idlers loudly at 5:00 and all thru
the day. Put them at wiping down heads

Break out in overalls. Stow broken
parts in ventilator ducts.

Continue faint work.

Dress down wenches with oil, sheave
pins and lashings.

Continue work in heads and motor
boats, taking care that they are kq>t
ready for instant use.

Touch up ditty boxes containing val-
uables and dean out Lucky Bag.

Quarters for Mustard at 9:30.

All deficient officers report for con-
ference on boat seamanship.

Abandon the Ship Drill for troops,
only at 10:00; 11 KX); 1 :00; 2K)0; 4K)0; SKX);
7KX); 8KX) and at ni^t fall.

EXPECTIVE OFFICER

WASHINGTON.Aug.22.— Thefindings
of former Justice Charles £. Hughes €i
the air craft investion committee will be
turned over to the president next week.

SPECIAL

SATURDAY

EDITION

THE HATCHET

PUBLISHED ON THE HIGH SEAS

YOU CAN MAIL

THE HATCHET

BACK HOME

Vol. 6.

Saturday, Aug. 24, 1918

No. 6

HINDENBnRG FAR
FROM DEAD; TAKES
COMMAND IN WEST

German Reverses Force

Ludendorf To Redgn

TTlg Commaiid

CARNAVAN. WALES. Aug. 24.— Hin-
denburg is far from being dead and ap-
pears very much alive again; rather too
much alive for Ludendorf, who has to re-
sign the command of the western front
to the other popular idol.

As Ludendorf has been responsible for
the strategy which has led to the recent
defeats his former chief and present rival
can allow himself to be candid about it.
So he did not mind informing the third
regiment of Prussian guards when he re-
viewed them the other day that "we have
recently happened to have a setback."
This was on August 18, since which very
recent date the Kaiser's army have hap-
pened to have some more setbacks.

Gennans Forced to Guess.

Yesterdav, as on all these days since the
tide turned in the west, the blows of the
Allies were falling on one sector after an-
other of the enemy lines from the Ancre
to the Aiette. No sooner did an ad-
vance slow down in one region than
another started elsewhere and the fruits
of the Allies' unity of command are
gath€9:ed at one point after another while
the daily task of the German command
is to guess where the next thrust will be
made.

Yesterday the surprise which the Brit-
ish had ready for them was an attack
between the Somme and the Ancre on
ground which had been an objective for
so long to so many of all the armies.
Progress was made on a seven mile front
and Albert was taken back from the Ger-
xiians. On Wednesday and Thursday the
British took 6,000 German prisoners to
point the moral of the operations.

Meanwhile the French were still busy
to the south. Gen. Mangin's army was
still working forward on the other side of
the CMse. Another had completed the cap-
ture of the Lassigny Massif. The French
progress in this region had brought them
back to the position which they held four
months ago but with a difference that it
is the Germans who are on the defensive
today. The night communique says that
they had fifty three gtms collected since
Thursday.

Jn Jfrante

With the ship rapidly approaching the
shores of embattled France, and the first
long step of the voyage to Berlin accom-
plished, the HATCHET has asked some
of the leaders of organizations aboard
ship to deliver, through these columns,
their message to the men who are about
to enter upon the actual work for which
they have so long been preparing.

To Get Into the Fight ^tiumt Delay
We go to a foreign coimtry to fight in
a righteous cause, and standing shoulder
to shoulder with our aUies, are bound to
win; but not without self sacrifice and
strict obedience to orders and the rules
and articles of war.

In order to get into the great struggle
without delay discipline must be the
first, last and only consideration; disci-
pline devolving alike upon every person
in military service whether officer or en-
listed man; discipline which admits of no
relaxation and which tolerates no excuse
for neglects or infractions.

MAJOR GENERAL H.

France — Our Host

Does not one's heart thrill a bit as we
approach the shore of historic, suffering,
valiant France? As we start upon our
"great adventure" let us firmly resolve
never by word or act to disappoint or of-
fend those whose guests we are about to
become, and who, for four bitter years,
have fought our war.

BRIGADIER GENERAL H.

^Mofve Along, Hlndenburgl''

We have been at sea for a long time
but now that we have finally answered
the call to "come across", it will be well
to set for ourselves a standard by which
we can best put over the job we hav^e set
out to accomplish.

Continued on Page Pour.
147

ALBERT FALLS TO
BRITISH; FIGHT ON
THIRTY MILE FRONT

Of

Battle Nears Old Line
Bapaume-Arras; Street
Fighting In Albert

By Radio to The HatdMt

ST. JOHNS, N'F., Aug. 24.— Sir Doug-
las Haig's report today shows that fight-
ing is proceeding in his sector from a
few miles south of Arras for a distance
of thirty miles down to Chaulnes and
progress is being made. The capture of
Albert by the British was effected after
a short but effective series of street
fighting. The enemy twice attacked our
position in the neighborhood of Bailler-
court Farm east of Beauoourt and was
repulsed.

Huns Lose Pivotal Poslttons

With the scene of British activity shift-
Continued on Page Four

ORDBR

Beginning Sunday morning, Aug.
ZStttf all persons on board must
remain fully dressed and must
have life belts and filled canteens
witii them at all times.

Visiting between Army and
Naval Officers is prohibited. The
latter are to be eitiier at or near
tiieir stations or in tiieir rooms.
All persons are to remain on deck
as much as practicable, and each
one is to consider liimself a look-
out and report anything and every-
thing in sight through ttte nearest
lookout station at once.

No precaution is too small to
be omitted and no report is triviaL

SAFETY FIRST, LAST AND
ALL THE TDfE depends on the
keenness of tiie lookouts.

Captain, U. S. Navy,
sding.

nigitiToH hy ^

THE HATCHET

THE WOOD PILE

*^ew to tiie line, let the qaips fill
where tlief may.'*

*Twa8 Bver Thus
Oh Surgeon Sir this bird exclaimed
I'm sick and wounded, maybe maimed;
My head it aches, my feet are sore
I just feel rotten o'er and o'er.
If that's the case the surgeon said
You're quite, if not completely, dead
I'll do my very best I will
Here take this nice cathartic pill
Your tongue now looks a trifle sooty
And just for luck 111 mark you "duty. "

Attention is called to the fact that on
arrival at port the life jackets are to be
exchanged for gas masks.

Prom official sources comes the promise
that on arrival at Berlin, each mask can
be exchanged for a keg of beer.

Keep Moving, Men!

THE BEATEN TRAIL

A century of years has passed
Since other troopships crossed the sea
And brought the noble aid of France
To us, who would be free.

Now, back along the way they came
Along the hallowed path they trod
We go to pay our debt to France —
And keep our faith with God.

Yes We Do Have a Hard Time
BUT

Have you stopped to think about the
French troops who made it possible
for Washington to bottle up Com-
wallis at Yorktown and achieve
American Independence? What a
time they must have had on their
way to America? Boats no larger
than modem ferries; how they
must have tossed! Weeks instead
of days on the water. No cold
storage ^:gs, no green apples, no
salt water soap, no submarine ex-
citement, no books, no Y. M. C. A.,
no "Hatchet," no nuthinll
Not so bad is it? Eh boy?

—A Private

CROWN PRINCE
WELCOMES TANKS
TO THE WAR ZONE

I

Little WilUe Sends Wireless

Message Of Greeting To

Troops Aboard Ship

The Radio Operator emerged from his
lair early today showing symptoms of
great excitement. "I've got the Crown
Prince himself on the wire," he said, as
he rushed into the editorial room of the
Hatchet. "The poor fish says he's got
something on his mind he wants to tell^
us. He claims he's sober. Shall I let
him talk?"

"Sure," we told him. "K the wireless
can stand it, we can. " And this is what
we got:

"To all der Damfool Yanks vot got a
nerf to come ofer my ozean — ^Willkom-
menl

"Vile I can't tellen you it gifs me much
bleasure to velcome you to Prankreidi,
I got lots on mv mind to say to you about.
Lately, papa he von't let me say much
to mein own army, so I must got to t^
to somebody else. Papa he says to me
I'm a Dummkopf all the time since I got
so terrible Ucked down by der Mame,
but I ask you, ain'd it all ms other Chen-
erals now getten strafed alzo der same vay.

"But anyway I should vant to explain
you a few dings so vou vould'nt mgke
mistakes like der Yanks vot iss alretty by
der front. Dose fellers ain'd got no
sense anyvay. All der time dey vant to
fight. Makes it no difference iss it early
Oder late, vet oder dry, cold oder varm —
all der time dey looken for a fight.

"Now, boys, dot ain'd nice. My sol-
daten got trained onlv vonce in a vile to
fighten tmd most of der time in dug-outs
sticken. But nowadays always comes
along dese Schweinhund Americaners und
makes dem come from der dugouts raus
und fi^ht. Und Deutscher soldaten can't
stand it. If dey get too much bothered,
right avay dey hoUer Kamerad.

"So I ask you mit tears in mine voice,
don'd do it hke dot. If you got to fight,
all right. But don'd be a hogs. Chust
fight vonce in a vile, tmd giffs us a little
rest, blease. I getten awful tired from
dis war, und it is getting awful rotten
der Pilsener Beer we get nowadays.

"Und haf a nice time ven you get in
Paris, poys. Dot's von place I guess I
nef er get to no more.

"Papa says tell you to go to hell. "
Disgustedly,

FRIEDERICH WILHELM,
Clown Prince von Germany.
Z48

I LBTTERS TO POP I

Derepop: —

Ive just gotta tell yuh bout the kalis-
thenics we have every mourning Its not
that they aint a good thing f er i thitiV
they are they do more ta keep the men
in good hewmor than anything else ex-
cept messin which is redy what we look
f oward to we dont get eny food but gosh
the fun we have tryin to get into the
messall an out before the next bunch is
comin in Well i wanted to tell yuh bout
theez settin up exersizes We have to have
sum exercizes or somethin bekause weed
just nacherly go stale ez we dont do a
a thing all day long but just swab decks
an hall wood an supplies an police up an
drill n line up n do guard n lookout n
wash pots an pales an push aroun thru a
kupple a thouson peepul on a errund evry
half hower f er sum bird so yuh kin see
fer yurself pop weed be just paralized
tram inakshun if we didn't get sum reel
limberin up like im goin to tell yuh bout.
It kums rite after the bandanna ship
drill We wate where we are an finaly we
start up throo lots an lots of stares an
halls in singal file they call it which
means yoor on the heels of the man
ahed of yuh an sumbudy else is on yoors
Keepe klosed up now an foUa rite after
the man ahed they yell at us The other
day i folloed rite after the man ahed
an found out af terwerd he wuz sum bird
frum another battery that got into
the line when we wuz in a dark pas-
sage way He wus goin to wash his
hands an we led almost the hole battery
into a toylet an yuh shud a seen the dirty
looks they gimme an that wuznt all
eether.

Well we finally got started agen an
ended up on a dek thets way up frum
where we live its almost even with the
water an we lined up there an the ofl&ser
says to a sargent give em sum pep drill
an the sargent rores at eeze I made my-
self comfortable an yuh otta herd what
he told me Yuh dum egg yuh he sez
dontcha no what to do when yuh get the
kommand at eeze Yuh better krash outta
that dope er yer frends 11 be singin hims
and yoo wont here em at all.

Now he sez klearin his throte kinda
the first exersize is the hawayan hip
shake dun in fore counts at the f urst ya
turn yoor neeze in razing both sholders

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Sunday, August 25th, 1918

MASS
For Troops, £ 3, 6:15 bjbu
For Crew, F 4, 8:30 a,nu

CHURCH
at 10:30 ajn.
For Troops forward, £ 3
For Troops amidships. Hatch

No. 5, C deck

For Troops aft, D deck at stem

For N. O. D's., A deck

at 7:15 p.m.
For Crew, crew space F 4

Christiaa Science Church
2K)0 p. m.— Room 130

FOILED A6AIN1

For weeks I had been thinking of what
a gk>rious chance I'd have for doing bunk
fatigue when we set sail for France; how
I would spend a goodly time stretched in
a big deck chair with nothing on my
weary mind but a dose crop of hair.

When I ?70uld tire of watching the fly-
ing fishes fly, down to my cabin I would
go and on uie old bunk he. No morning
call at four a. m., retreat nor comp'ny
drill; nothing to do but catch up sleep 'til
I have had my filL

But what a sad awakening when I got
on the ship! It seemed some one had fi-
gured out each minute of the trip; aband-
on ship and B. S. watch and guard and
lookout too. For quite a spell it looked
as tho we never would get through.

It seems as tho that night and day were
not enough of time, and so they set the
clock ahead and that is working fine. In
fact it works so fine that now they do it
twice a day. And when the blooming
thing will stop, no army man can say.

Continued from page two
slitely in the ayre at too yo lower your shol-
ders and pull in yoor sttmmiick at three ya
lift both feet off the dek an at fore ya
rekover honest pop i amt rekovered yet
it was feerse However after aoing it
sevral times we got it down so ez we
didnt loose anywun overbord so our sar-
gent was satisfide

Yuh kan see fur yurself pop that we
just gotta have things o this sort to keep
us frum vegetatin or sort a goin to our
reward from gout well i guess i must quit
and line up to sign the pay roll yessir
even the pay is roUin now affectedly
yoors george .

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A SAILOR'S GROWL

AN OPEN LETTER FROM THE SHIP'S EXECUTIVE

It's all right for you Army files to ridicule
our numerous anti-submarine precautions
and to lighten irksome restrictions by
poking harmless ftm. While doing this you
have appreciated the necessity for con-
stant vigilance and have carried out
requirements strictly and to the letter. But
how would you like this "sleeping in stuffy
holes — carrying life preservers and can-
teens—continuous abandon ship drill — no
lights — no matches — ^you can't stay here —
you mustn't go there" sort of an exist-
ence as a steady diet, month in and month
out?

For you, these discomforts last only a
few days and with big things ahead you
can afford to make a "lark" of temporary
inconveniences. With us, the most ex-
citement we can look forward to is a
sudden stab in the back, perhaps a
glimpse of a periscope, a few ^ots, some
depui-bombs dropped (result unknown),
and an opportunitjr to show our discipline
and preparedness in first trying to save
the ^p, or, if that fails, in an orderly
and seaman-like abandoning of the ship
as she sinks.

We are not kicking nor complaining
but just getting rid of the proverbial
"sailor's growl.'* We realize we are cmly
small pawns in a big game and we in-
tend to do our alloted task cheerfully
and well: still, there is no harm in letting
you luckier fellows know that we envy
you your coming opportunity to engage
the enemy in an above-board fight.

It is a mean trick of Germany to spring
this nasty U — Boat campaign. Now that
war has come it is hard to have to give
up all those dreams of a big sea battle
"a-la- Jutland" served "au-style-Ameri-

cain, " and substitute the endless grind of
Transport duty. Submarine warfare, as
conducted by Germany, is no part of a
seaman's trade.

There is much satisfaction, however,
in watching the splendid work of our
army, and in the Imowledge that we are
taking an indispensible part in rendering
that army effective. In this way we share
a little of your reflected glory.

On your advance toward Berlin, during
odd moments, give the old ship and what
she is doing an occasional thought. With
us it's the same old story. The anchor
drops in an Eastern port, troops disembark,
booms are sent up, Ughters come
alongside, winches and whips b^:in dis-
chai^ing caigo, — night and day the work
continues, — immediately the ship is emp-
tied the woimded and other passengers are
received on board, up anchor, out lights,
abandon ship drill, etc., etc., over and over
again. A hum-drum life compared to yowcs,
but that is the forttme of war.

This is our . .th trip, and we have become
pretty well acquainted with quite a ntun-
ber of army organizations of various
corps and coming from different sections
of the coimtry. From our exi)eriences it
would be hard to do any picking and
choosing. The more we see of the men
in khaki the better we like them. But
the artillery service naturally attracts
naval men and for obvious reasons these
particular units on board appeal to us
strongly. We like your snappy organiza-
tion, your discipline, and most of s3l your
esprit de corps, evidenced on all sides by
the keen desu^ to dose the enemy.

The best of luck to you, and if your
successes keep pace with our good wishes
you will soon be across the Rhine.

MORNING REPORT

Date

Lunches

24

Pvt. Ed. Herring for Duty to D. S. at School of

Plus

Misos

Porpoises per par. 2, S. 0. 606—

14

Capt. Kidd for B. S. Officer to duty on the

Hatchet's Woodpile per Cash Order No. 11, dated

11

Dec. 25, 1918— Pvt. Crust E. Bunn to Special

Duty as Bread Orderly per mistake No. 13, East

10

Lynn, Jtily 32, 1896. Sgt. Ben Zene transferred

to Ammunition train as conductor.

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Established February— 1918
A DAILY NEWSPAPER

Published on the High
Seas. Distributed free
to all members of ship's
crew and troops aboard
ship. Mcr^ be enclosed
in sol(uer's mail.

Published by a Board of Editors
of Army and Navy officers. Con-
tributions welcomed. Address "The
Hatchet " care s^jiip postofiSoe.

CWtorial

RESULTS! ACTION BRING RESULTS.

The man who thinks "George will do
it, so I won't, " and the man who sees
something ought to be done but who
does nothing, have no place in military or
naval organizations.

Results and prompt results are what
count, and in order to obtain them,
prompt action is necessary.

An order to do certain things without
specifying when to do them does not mean
"any old time."

If something is to be done, do some-
thing and DO IT NOW!

It may not be the best thing to do, but
if something must be done to help things
along or to avoid disaster, it is infinitely
better to make an attempt than to stand
around like a stoughton bottle or a wood-
en Indian. Inactivity will produce nothing.

Results reqture quick thinking as well
as quick action and your brain as well as
your body must follow the slogan of the
organizations now on board — Get a move
onl GET A MOVE ONI

The Captain of
The Ship

The mail censor says that Brigadier
Gerard and Baron Munchausen had noth-
ing on some of the comforting letters
home he's been reading.

So far we've only been torpedoed three
times, have battled successfully with four
schools of submarines and sunk six battle-

WORLD SERIES ASSURED;
CUBS TO MEET RED SOX

NEW YORK, Aug. 24.— It is now as-
sured that the 1918 world's series will be
played. However, it will come a month
earlier than usual, owing to the curtail-
ment of the regtdar season by the War
Department rulmg which ends the sched-
ule on September 2nd. Secretary Baker
states no objection to playing the World's
series immediately following this date.

The likely contenders are the Chicago
Cubs, now sure winners in the Natioiud
League, and the Boston Red Sox or
Cleveland in the American. While Bos-
ton's chancy are best, the Indians are
still threatening.

ALBERT FALLS

Continued Prom Page One.
ing to the north, the German defense is
apparently badly shaken. Albert, now in
tne hands of Sir Douglas Haig's armies,
has been the pivot of the Hun's right
flank in their retreat to Picardy. The
British frontal attack on a line extending
north to Arras, twenty miles above Al-
bert, has destroyed ttds pivot, and great-
ly increased the front along whi(£ the
Huns are retreating.

The old British line of Arras-Bapaume-
Peronne is now withm grasp, and should
fall to Haig's armies before the present
offensive rests.

STAY AT THE

HATCHET HOUSE

when;on the Atlantic

The Best Paddng House
Between

Cape GnI and Dublin
We Pack You In Snugly

Air Changed Weekly

Crafty Cabaret Performance

Nighdy fai The

Sardine Room

CloM To The Water

DONT KEEP MOVING!
YOU CAN STOP HERE!

in Stwaxt

Continued from page one
"We won't come back 'til it's over over
there," "Smile, boys, smile!", "Goodby
Broadway, Hello France!", and "Keep
the Caissons rolling along!" all serve to
keep the "pep" fires burning but our
good ship has given the best incentive of
all to help lis "carry on" when the real
test comes. So when we receive our
baptism of fire, and find the Hun, how-
ever strongly intrenched on the I&den-
burg line, let every one, suiting action to
word, up and at 'em with the ftoiilar cry
"Move along, now! you can't stop here."
COLONEL H.

Shake it opt Keep moving! Left got

I have noticed many jokes in The
Hatchet on the above, but. is there any
expression that should be more tsrpical
of the spirit of the A. E. P.? To win, we
MUST "Keep on moving" and not stop
until we reach Berlin.

For my part, I know of no better motto
for the men of my r^;iment than: — Shake
it up! Keep moving! Let's go!

COLONEL S.

PEP! TouNeed It!

"Pep" is a small word with a big mean-
ing in military work, and it's not beyond
the reach of anyone.

Acquire it, devdope it, and hang on to
it! Private, non-com or officer, YOU
need it.

HAVE it and SHOW it all the time.
It can mean but one thing for our enemy
—DEFEAT.

And it spells two things for our cause,
SUCCESS and VICTORY.

Push — plus — Energy — plus — ^Persever-
ance gives PEP — ^your Liberty Sum.
LT. COLONEL C.

ISO

For Fighters
Get mad! Not the wild rage of the
Berserk; nor yet the fanaticism of the
Turk; but the cold rage of the Anglo-
Saxon which figures that one Yank is
worth at least two Huns. As the Cru-
saders of old went forth to battle for the
Holy Land, so today America is sending
forth her best in order that the world may
be fit to live in. Without hope of reward-
but solely for principle are we here to
day. Has the red blood of our forefathers
turned to water? Ifj^t, get mad!

a#T. JQOLONEL »B.
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No. 7

TROOP CONDUCT IN
FRANCE— AN ORDER
BY GEN. PERSHING

**For fha Good Name of fha

United States," G. O. No. 7

Prescribes Conduct

For the first time in history the Amer-
ican army finds itself in European terri-
tory. The good name of the United
States and the maintenance of cordial re-
lations requires perfect deportment of
each member of his command. It is of
the gravest importance that the soldiers
of the American army shall at all times
treat the people of France, especially the
women, with the greatest courtesy and
consideration.

Courte^Vltil

The valiant deeds of the French armies
and those of our Allies, by which they
have successfully maintained their com-
mon cause for three yeai^ and the sacri-
fices of tlie civil population of France in
tiie support of their armies, command
our prototmd respect. This can best be
expressed on the part of our forces by
uniform courtesy to all the French peo-

{>le and by faithful observance of tneir
aws and customs.

A Point of Honor

The intense cultivation of the soil in
France and the conditions caused by the
war make it necessary that extreme care
be taken to do no damage to private
property. The entire French manhood
capable of bearing arms is in the field
fighting the enemy. Only old men, wo-
men and children remain to cultivate the
soil. It should, therefore, be a point of
honor with each member of the Ainerican
army to avoid doing the least damage to
any property in France. Such damage
is much more reprehensible here than in
our qwn country.

Court Martial for Violators

Those who may offend in this respect
will be brought to trial under the 99th
Article of War, and commanding officers
will see that prompt reparation is made
under the provisions of Article 105, even
though the damage does not exceed a
single franc

By Command of

General Pershing.

A SERMON

**T0 GAIN THE WHOLE
WORLD.»»

How different were our ambi-
tions before! How tiny and liow
temporary! Pelf, prestige, prom-
inence, played leading parts in
the roheres of our life at home.
In achieving these we were spend-
ing our best years.

Today, our life powers are
wholly devoted to tJie achieve-
ment of gaining a world. Above
everjrthing else— money, position,
life itself— our ambition soars.
The ends of the earth are its only
limits.

The ambition of our enemy
has also grown world wide. But
his desire is for world domina-
tion, for a world contributing
only to his advantage. To gain
this he must sell his soul. What
will this profit him?

To gain a world, however, for
peace and safety and happiness
to all mankind — ^for that a man
gains a soul when he offers his
fife. For that, as he goes for-
ward, he ffams a character
mightier and more everlasting
than the hills.

The Chaplam of the Ship.

U. S. LOANS TO ALLIES
PASS SIX BILLION MARK

WASmNGTON, Aug.26, 1918— United
States loans to the Afiies totaled today
16,089,066,750. This figure represents
advancements actually consummated. Re-
cent loans, which carried the total past
six billion dollars, have been chiefiv for
the purpose of financing Allied purdiases
of mumtions in this cotmtry.

The extent to which the United States
is assisting the Allies in a finanaal way
is indicated by the fact that these loans
now amotmt to almost half as much as
the total expenditures for otir own Army
and Navy to date.

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FOOTBALL CURTAIN
RISING — COLLEGES
BEGIN PRACTICE

Army and Navy Teams Slated

to Clash with Varsity

Elevens

First can for football!

Today's radio messages from home
brought to the ship the tidings that the
thud of the pig-skin is once more resotmd-
ing through ttie land, and that football
is to go on, somewhat changed by the
war, but still the same old game.

Prom Indiana comes the news that
Notre Dame has issued its call for the
first practice, in anticipation of a busy
season which includes games with West
Point, Nebraska, Purdue, Washington-
Jefferson and others. Altho the Hoosier
school has lost practically all of its
veteran players, it expects to build up a
strong team from among the youngsters
who are left.

With Notre Dame breaking the ice, it
is expected that other college elevens will
send out their calls for candidates to re-
port within a short time. All of the
teams are stripped of their veteran play-
ers, and are confronted with a difficult
ta^ in building up new scoring machines
with the green material at hand. Pew
but underclassmen are left in any of the
schools.

Serflca Teams to Meet Colleges

An interesting feature of the coming
season is found in the schedules of the
various Army and Navy encampment
teams, which will battle not only with
each other, but also the big elevens of
the colleges.

Great Lakes Naval Training Station has
announced a schedule which includes
games with Ilinois, Iowa, Purdue, and
others. Football is expected to play a
prominent part at the Station this fall.
The new Great Lakes Stadium in which
the games will be played, accomodates
twenty thousand spectators, but even
with this capacity is expected .to prove

too f»"V^^t

NOTICE — AH American Libruy As-
todatton books oratt be returned to tbe
boxes from i^ilch tiiey were procisred
1^ 3 o'dock Monday afternoon, j

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THE WOOD PILE

^Hew to tbe line, let tbe quips fall
idiere tbey nuy."

BASE BALL SCORES
SATURDAYS RESULTS

PERSONAL

F. 0. B— .Come home, your tailor is
dead.— BILL.

JACK— Mother is worried. Where shall
we send your toothbrush? — LIZZIE.

OSCAR— Unde Henry died and left us
his Ford. Come home and bring some
gasoline.— WIPIE.

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Chicago 3; New York 2
Boston 5; Pittsburg

Cincinnati 8; Philadelphia 7
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 6; St. Louis 5

Qeveland 6; Washington 2
Chicago 6; Philadelphia 5

Doff your nighties, men! It's full pack
snoozing from now on.

Our friend the surgeon sa3r8 it ought to
be easy to get out a paper aboard ship
as "there are lots of thmgs coming up sil
the time."

HELP WANTED

We observe that a ntmiber of officers

WANTED— By missionary who is try-
ing to raise a $1,000,000 Fund to Buy Ice
for Esquimos.— Address S. 0. S., Box 1.

are becommg impatient to back into their
Sam Browne breechings. WeU, as george

The Mail Censor Says —

That omitting the two little words
"Soldiers* Mail" may cost your friends
three cents at the other end.

might say, if there wux more peepul as
eeger to don the trappins uv war the
egsempshum bords wudnt hav to wurk so
hard.

WANTED— Young handsome youth,
draft exempt, to amuse my girl while I
am in France. Address Sgt. N. U. T., A. E. F.

PARIS, Aug. 24. — Germans are moving
their museum valuables and works of art
back from the zone of allied aerial activity
according to the Muenchner Neuste
Nachrichten, copies of which were re-
ceived here in diplomatic circles.

Our night pohce reporter says we've
a Baptist Chaplain aboard who does'nt
beUeve in Immersion. It is estimated by
his Cabin companions that he can make
the two htmdred yards from his bunk to
the nearest railing in less than nothing,
flat.

That writing the name of your organ-
ization on the outside leaves a nasty hole
in the envelope after it is clipped.

That "Sara" would no doubt be glad to
receive that nice letter from "John" but
she never will because it was not ad-
dressed.

Bargains 'in

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BIG CLOSING OUT SALE OF LIEUTENANTS' LINGERIE

Dainty Duds For Dugout Dudes — Prepare for Paris!

To dose out oiar tremendous stocks before moving to Berlin, we
are offering to members of the A. E. P. our new Sherlock
Holmes Overseas Cap, with pipe to match. We carry a com-
plete line of Trench Pills and Dinner Coats.
Don't miss this splendid opporttmity to gal-
lop home with the Bacon. Snappiness spells

Success— Our outfits are
worn by all the Round-

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OflScer's checks accept-
ed if already cashed.
Special allotment
blanks for credit customers,
for chewing gum, razors, or
tants tmcalled for after

Do not bind or
ding. Two legs
complete with each
pair. Special club
offer — 2 francs per
leg if bought in prs.

Not responsible
personnel adju-
thirty days.

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No,8

FROM BOW TO STERN AT MIDNIGHT—
A LANDSMAN'S TOUR OVER THE SHIP

The

Hatchet Looks Into Some Forbidden Comers
And Learns A Few Things About
'^Vhat Makes Her Go"

What good is a big deck gun on a black
night?

What can it shoot at when even a sub
awash would be hidden in the darkness
at 800 yards?

How long would it take to bring this
big ship, traveling at its present speed, to a
stop?

How thick is the shell that stands be-

tween the ocean and the
hold?

spaces of the

Two landlubber war correspondents from
the Hatchet found the answers to these
and many other questions in a midnight
tour of the ship.

J c Traversing, through courtesy of the
ship's authorities, sacred precincts usually
forbidden to the mere Army man, we
probed the mysteries of the great hulk
from stem to stem, and from ked to bridge.

Midnight on a Gtm Deck

The first question came to mind when
we emerged onto the inky darkness which
shrouded the o^en gun deck, and found
a gim crew at its position, as alert and
ready as if hostile targets were plainlv
visible on every hand. It was so dark
that every step had to be taken with the
utmost care, and even the largest sub-
marine would have passed unseen in the
tossing murk that met our gaze on all
sides as we peered out to sea.

"It is never too dark to see a Hun
torpedo rushing at you," said the officer
in charge, when asked the necessity for the
lonely vigil. "Look here," he said, leading
us to the rail, and pointing down. The
water, as it was swept aside by the plung-
ing prow, seemed to be shattered mto a
thousand gleaming, phosphorescent frag-
ments.

"If a torpedo came at us," said the
watch officer, "it would leave a luminous
wake whidi coulee discerned at a ^^reat
distance. We would train our gun qmckly
and shoot at a point thirty or f ort^r feet
ahead of this trail, as the torpedo itself,
three or four yards beneath the surface,
would be fully that distance in advance
of its trace. A good shot would deflect

the missile, or explode it harmlessly
Torpedoes move no faster than a speedy
des^oYer and the chance of stopping one
is fairly good."

Ddving Into tiie Deptiis

From this gundeck to the keel is a
sheer drop of sixty-five feet. Plight after
flight of steep narrow metal lad(fers took
us down to the ship's tmderworld, where
hundreds of tons of coal are fed in a single
night into the rows upon rows of hungry
fireboxes. It was an agreeable surprise to
find that the stokers' station was not the
hot, reeking Hades that such places are
popularly conceived to be. Heat there
was, but cooling drafts of fresh air from
above made the atmosphere surprisingly
normal.

The successive aisles of towering boilers,
dwarfing the grimy stokers — ^me ever
changing light effects, now glaring, now
shadowy by contrast, as danging fire
doors openea and dosed — all contributed
toward making the scene strangdy weird
to the passenger from inland.

Between boilers and through a series
of hydratilically operated water ti^ht
doors, the latter opening and dosmg
mysteriously at the apparently magic re-
quest of our conductor, a devious route
led to the engine room. Here, amid the
vibration of the great redprocating en-
gines, which, we were told, are {the lar-
gest of their kind, we found the ocean
itsdf to be alarmingly dose at hand.

Continued on Page Two

HOUSE SETS DRAFT

AGE AT 18 TO 45

WASHINGTON: The house of repre-
sentatives passed the new Army man
power bill sustantially as submitted, by a
vote of 336 to 2, permitting the War De-
partment to call all men between the
ages of 18 and 45 indusive. The House
vote showed plainly the nation's belief in
the administration plan for raising a
laxge army for speedmg victory.

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BASE BALL SCORES
SATUSDArS RESULTS

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Chicago 3; New York 2
Boston 5; Pittsbui^g
Cincinnati 8; Philaddphia 7
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 6; St. Louis 5
Qevdand 6; Washington 2

Chicago 6; Philaddphia 5

STANDING OF THE CLUBS

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Won Lost Percent

Chicago
New York
Pittsburg
Cindnnati
Brooklyn

77
65
62
60
52

Philaddphia 49

Boston
St. Louis

48
50

38
50
54
56
63
64
66
71

671.
565
534
517
453
435
422
413

AMERICAN LEAGUE
(Radio Defective)

Cubs Favorites
For Coming Battle

Against Red Soz

With the World's Series between Cubs
and Red Soz only a week off, the base-
ball experts are hard at work compar-
ing the two machines and attempting
forecasts as to the outcome of the con-
flict, which will wind up all major league
baseball for sometime to come.

Despite the record of Red Sox suc-
cesses in previous clashes with Nation-
al League Champions, the Cubs are
going into the contest as favorites.
They are making a runawav race in
their own league, and seem to be growing
stronger as the season wanes. The Giants
have wilted comepletdy under the
pace their rivals are setting. So regul-
arly have the Cubs been piling up vic-
tories that they now hold a lead of twdve
games, and cannot be displaced before
the season ends.

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THE HATCHET

THE WOOD PILE

*^ew to tiie line, let tiie qaips fall
where tiiey may."

Sisre, But It Wouldn't Float

Sir:— Would it be practicable to make a
life raft by lashing my five shelter tent
pins together?

Swiss Family Robinson.

P. S. My tent pins are wooden.

How Does He Know?

"The man who advertised in yester-
day's Hatchet for a handsome youth to
entertain his girl at home while he was
in Francef needn't worry as she's prob-
ably 'doing nicely' if she's at all snappy."
Muffled Axe.

Elevating to Say tbe Least

The clever rascal who won our prize
contest for furnishing the craftiest con-
cluding line to the poem we published
the other day, fixed it so it reads as fol-
lows.

Old Mother Hubbard won't go to the
cupboard

To grab off a victual to eat;

Says she "On the ocean,

This darned rolling motion

Near scatters my lunch o'er the fleet."

Deer Nell I cannot rite you much
For fere He get myself in dutch
111 be as kareful as I kan
Becauz wee have a censor man
Who with his sizzors just cuts out
The things yoo shoodent talk about
So lie be breaf as I kan bee
Our trip was dandie kross the see
Ime f edin fine all hands iz well
I hoap you are the same deer Nell
I wi^ de Kyser was in hell

FRENCH MONET

FRENCH COINS

5 Centimes Copper — ^About 1 Cent

10 Centimes Copper — ^About 2 Cents

25 Centimes Nickel — About 5 Cents

50 Centimes Silver — ^About 9 Cents

1 Franc Silver — ^About 18 Cents

2 Francs Silver — ^About 36 Cents
5 Francs Silver —About 90 Cents

FRENCH PAPER MONEY
50 Centimes — ^About 9 Cents

1 Franc — About 18 Cents

2 Francs — ^About 36 Cents
5 Francs —About 90 Cents

10 Francs —About 1 Dollar 80 Cents
20 Francs — ^About 3 Dollars 60 Cents

ONWARD CHRISTIAN
SOLDIERS

Eight church services constituted the
program for Sunday, the first Sunday
that thousands of the men on board ever
spent in the middle of the Atlantic.
Starting at 6:15 a. m. and interspersed
throughout the day, the gatherings
never ceased tmtil it was time for the
boys in blue to sling their hammocks.
Members of many different creeds. Cath-
olic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist,
Episcopalian, Christian Science, all attend-
ed services that were made familiar by
chaplains representing these respective
churches.

Held on the top side and in the mess
halls in lower decks, at the stem, amid-
ships and near the fo'csle, there was no
part of the ship in which the strains of
familiar hymns followed by the quiet of
prayer, did not attract numbers of men
at some hour of the day.

The total of all in attendance may not
be stated since it approximates the sum
of all on board but the day gave the im-
pression that it was a Christian nation
whose men were going forth in war.

CUBS FAVORITES

Continued From Page One
Cubs Depend on *'Big Three*'

Continued successes of Manager Mitchell's
machine in the Series seems dependent
on the pitching form of his trio of reli-
ables, Vaughn, Tyler and Douglas, and on
the hitting of Hollocher, Merkle, Paskert,
and Mann, who constitute the heavy
artillery of the team. If the Big Three
can keep up their present pace, and the
heavy stickers back them up with any de-
gree of success, the Red Sox will probably
be in for an unpleasant session.

*<B«be>' Rutii Is Red 5oz Mainstay

On "Babe" Ruth are centered whatever
hopes the Red Sox have. If the Home
Rim King can solve the curves of the
Cub hurlers with any degree of success,
he is likely to break up more than one
game. He is also counted on to pitch
one or two of the contests.

Charlie Hollocher, Chicago's sensational
young shortstop, faces the stress of a
World's Series for the first time, but Cub
fans count on his dashing play to be a
feature of the battle.

GERMANS ESCAPED FROM

RUSSIA APPEAR ON FRONT

LONDON, Aug. 26.— Some of the pris-
oners recently captured from the
Germans had been captured by the
Russians originally and had since gone
to Germany. These men are all said to
have escaped from Russia due to the
lack of proper supervision and because
their position, which until a few months
ago was very good, had of late become
difficult as a result of privations.

After being allowed eight weeks leave
they were drafted into the army and sent
to the front as reenforcements. This lat-
ter step however does not appear to have
been well received by them, as these pris-
oners say that in one instance out of one
hundred such men placed on a certain
train eighteen escaped whilst three were
killed in jumping from the train in an at-
tempt to desert. The prisoners declare
that Germany is now endeavoring to se-
cure a certain twenty thousand men from
this source but their quality is bad, due to
much privation and so is their discipline.

FROM BOW TO STERN

Continued from Page One

"This shell," said our informant, point-
ing to the hull, "is j\ist an inch and a
quarter thick." However, in re^xmse to
landlubberly expn-essions of dismay, he
admitted that this thin wall is reenforced
with most reassuringly ponderous beams.

Here, also, we saw the gigantic twin pro-
peller shafts, which stretch their shining
lengtii for about two hundred and fifty feet,
connecting engines and propellers. These
ponderous shafts, each twice as thick as
the average man, give the ship a forward
momentum of such magnitude that it
would take at least five minutes with the
engines set at "full speed astern" to bring
us to a fuU stop.

Emerging again to the upper decks, we
visited and examined among other points
of interest, the ten ton anchors, the
machinery which turns the tremendous
rudder, the bridge, from which the entire
ship is directed, and finally, standmg at
the base of a smokestack, gaped in as-
tonishment at the oval ooltunn of some
sixty feet circumference which we recog-
nised as the same stack we had previous-
ly supposed was about a yard in
diameter.

Timely Topic

Attention of all hands is called to the
final changes in the ship's time. The
clocks are now set at^die French summer

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CURTAIN FALLS ON
*«WILD AND WOOLY*^
BASEBALL SEASON

Baseball Succumbs to War

Conditioiis As Major Leagues

Cut Schedules

Next week will bring to a dose a base-
ball season that is quite without parallel
in the history of the big leagues. Upset
and curtailed by war conditions, and
teeming with surprises in the perfor-
mances of the teams, the season of 1918
has been unique.

Under the workings of the War De-
partment's "work or fight" order the sea-
son will end September 2nd, a month
earlier than the scheduled close. This
early ending finds every lineup changed
durmg the season, because of losses
through enlistment or the draft. In some
cases teams have been quite disrupted.
Others have lost heavily when, players,
anticipating the "work or fight order,
jump«l to the ship yard leagues.

Base Ball Dead Until After War.

By September 10th the World's series
will be over and baseball will be a thing
of the past until the end of the war.
Every player withia the draft age will be
either m tmiform or else in some "use-
ful occupation. " The great plants which
have housed the teams will perforce be
idle most of the time.

Fonner Champs Detlironad

Aside from the revolutionary effect of
the war on the game, the season has been
spectacular for its many upsets and sur-
prises in the performance of the teams.
The favorites in both the National and
American Leagues have been badly
beaten, the world's champions of last
year finishing in the ruck of the second
division.

The season's big surprise has been the
performance of the hitherto despised Chi-
cago Cut». Picked as "weat sisters"
at the start, the men of Mitchell have
made a runaway race, and are finishing
a full dozen games ahead of the vaimted
Giants, who won in 1917 and were sup-
posed to be the pick of the league. The
success of Chicago is the more remark-
able because it followed the loss of Gro-
ver Alexander, premier pitcher, at the
very start of the race.

Continued on P&ge Two

THE ARMY SPEAKS

An oversea voyage at this tune
might easily have an undesirable
influence on any group of men
keyed up by the intensive train-
ing to start upon a great adven-
ture.

Sleeping, messing and drilling
accomodations, all important
factors in the control of men,
are of necessity disposed of in
a manner completely different
from usual army methods. Men
accustomed to be handled by
units are scattered throughout a
big ship and discipline, for the
time, is dependent upon the in-
dividual.

Under these circumstances, the
exercise of authority vested in
rhose who control our ship, with^
out careful regard for the inter-
ests of passengers, would have
resulted in confusion and disor-
ganization to all concerned.

It is therefore a source of great
satisfaction and one which will
provide very happy memories,
that we have gone down to sea
in a ship where every comfort
consistent with safety to passen-
gers, has been a matter of first
consideration.

The Navy man's job is by no
means an easy one to accomplish
and if the Anny acquits itself in
the way we all hope it will, there
will be glory for both branches
of the service in the knowledge
that we have supplied the material
and the Navy has delivered the
goods.

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TROOP LANDING

ORDERS ISSUED
IN CONCISE FORM

Condensed Regulations For

Debarkation Compiled

For Hatchet

In response to widespread demand, the
Hatchet has compiled the following sum-
mary of orders covering debarkation,
with additions covering all regulations is-
sued up to the moment of landing:
SECTION ONE
(Covering Lighterage of Troops)

1. Troops will face forward when
alighting from the ship.

2. On boarding lighters, have exact
fare ready; pay-as-you-enter; move up
toward the nx>nt, and don't block the
aisles.

3. Don't talk to the motorman. (He
can't tmderstand English.)

SECTION TWO
(Concerning Pood Regulations.)

1. Due to the extreme scarcity in
France of custard pies, ripe tomatoes, and
over-ripe eggs, memb^ of the A.E.P. are
enjoined to use these conmiodities only
as food. Spare ribs must be used sparing-
ly.

2. Sandwiches issued to men before
leaving ship must not be used as indivi-
dual lighters.

3. Owing to the fact that the French
pie-plant crop is visibly on the dedine,
mess officers will not serve pie except by
permission of the brigade or higher
commander.

4. Troops are forbidden to drink any-
thing but light wines and beer. The a-
bove named beverages may be secured
only by express permission from the bar
tender. (Nothing in this order shall be
construed as permitting the use of water.)
Pay allotments to saloon keepers are not
compulsory.

SECTION THREE

General Regulations. (Apply also

to privates)

1. If a general kisses you on ^both
cheeks while slipping you a couple of
medals, for God's sake don't hug him.

2. In dealing with the French people,
courtesy is absolutely essential. J[f you
can't be good, be courteous. ~

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THE WOOD PILE

*<Hew to tiie line, let tiie quips fall
where tbey idmjJ*

It's a Message, Menl

We are at war! This must be borne in
mind throughout hostilities.

W. J. Bryan.

Our Mess Sergeant sajrs that if we
should ever run out of eggs, it's well to
remember that we can have the ship
"lay two."

Cold Storage.

Remember there are spies all around
you. The surgeon says that even in
Berlin, it isn't safe to read confidential
pamphlets in bar-rooms.

We begin to foresee the necessity of a
live and peppy regimental mail officer,
whose duty it would be to hustle arotmd
and get the latest dope on addresses,
outgoing and incoming.

"this edishuns fuller a editoriels an
messages than thu noo republik ever
wuz disgustingly so george

At last aU this practice on "Abandon
Ship" is going to be of some use. "We're
reafiy goin' to abandon the dum thing
now, " says the Printer's Devil.

We've reached the end of our string.
And the Printer's Devil suggests that the
Wood Pile has reached the end of the
cord.

BASEBALL CURTAIN FALLS

Continued Prom Page One

Pittsburgh, under the leadership of
Hugo Bezdek, former University of Chi-
cago football star, has been another sur-
prise, finishing third, right on the heels
of the New York Giants.

White Soz Take A Tumble.

In the American Lea|:ue, Comiskey's
White Sox have furnished the chief upset.
After sweeping everything before them
in 1917, they ran into numerous snags
this year. Tackson and Pelsch, the heay>
hitt^ of the crew, were lost to the ship-
yard teams, while Paber, star of the
pitching staff, enlisted in the navy. Thus
weakened, the champions fell to the
second division, being replaced by Bos-
ton. The Red Sox have been hard put
to hold their lead, Qeveland and Wash-
ington showing surprising strength.
Cleveland has been within striking dis-
tance of the top for some time, but has
lacked the final push necessary to replace
the leaders.

**Wm Cwnot T«0 A Lfo**

THE HATCHET

« Established February — 1918 m
A DAILY NEWSPAPER

Published on the High
Seas. Distributed free
to all members of ship's
crew and troops aboard
ship. May be enclosed
in solmer's mail.

Published by a Board of Editors
of Army and Navy officers. Con-
tributions welcomed. Address "The
Hatchet" care ship postoffice.

EDITORIAL

LE DERNIER CRI

The editors of the Hatchet take this
final opportunity to express informally
their sincere personal appreciation of
the co-operation the reading public has
given this volume of the paper.

We know it's customary to make some
time honored remarks of this nature in-
dulging in phrases that would resemble
zebras if they were to wear the service
stripes they'rfe entitled to.

Believe us when we say simply that
our association with you all through
these columns has been a source of true
pleasure. This little paper has already a
history and traditions of its own. Many
well known writers have graced its pages
in the past and a bright future is inevi-
table. Our connection with the Hatchet
has been an honor and the kindly help
and interest which you all have lent us
has made it a most un-irksome one.

Much of whatever credit is due this
volume belongs to the small, loyal band
of printers and pressmen, who have la-
bored early and late, missing many meals
and much sleep, in an ever earnest en-
deavor to carry out ideas given them.
You readers can scarcely appreciate fully
all the technical difficulties they have
contended with in the matter of cramp-
ed space and lack of facilities.

To many of the ship's officers and crew
we feel also deeply indebted. Their un-
failing courtesy and cordial sympathy
with our problems have been invaluable.
And to all contributors, whdse submitted
I matter may or may not have appeared

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**THE SKIPPER^^
WARNS THE HUNS

By the Captain iA the Ship

They say you will know a man if you
make an ocean voyage with him. Under
other circumstances we would wish this
voyage had been longer so that we could
know our present army shipmates even
better than we do now. Still it has not
needed all the time since they came on
board to show us that there will be some-
thing doing in "THEIR Watch" on the
Rhine.

By their discipline, by their organiza-
tion, by their ways of doing things cheer-
fully and wdl, and above all by their es-
prit, they have given abundant evidence
that they will "get a move on" when the
opportunity comes to them to tackle the
job for which they are now in France.

The keen edge they have put on The
Hatchet will again be in evidence when
they tackle the Boches.

HUNS:— TAKE WARNING!

in print, we wish to express- our grateful
appreciation. The suggestions we re-
ceived throughout the trip have beeu
most helpful and generous.

We have all tried faithfully to attract
you with serious and humorous material,
to perform the two-fold function of divert-
ing you for a moment and of building up
a bigger, better Hatchet.

About to sever our connection, we wish
you all, soldiers and sailors alike, success
for yourself and your cause, and health
to enjoy it all afterward.

The third member of the editorial
board, the Ship's Chaplain, wishes to
make a minority report to an interested
public concerning the identity of the
other two who are chiefly responsible for
this volume. Five years ago, as coU^e
mates, they were associated in the publi-
cation of "The Badger" at the University
of Wisconsin. Both of them afterwards
entered the newspaper game in the
Middle West and later went into adver-
tising. On this ship, one of them a cap-
tain of artillery, the other a lieutenant of
aviation, they met quite incidentally after
their long separation, and quite fortunate-
ly for The Hatchet, drifted back to the
habits of college dajrs.

TROOP LANDING ORDERS

Continued from Page One

3. The practice of some commands of
saluting French policemen is discouraged.
(This order sh^ not be construed as
prohibiting salutes rendered officers of
the A. £. f. when accompanied by French
policemen.)

4. All cases of damaged p roperty are
to be reported to the Medical Corps on
Form No. 606, v/

VOLUME VII

Upon her return from the seventh trip the George
Washington entered the dry-dock at Norfolk, Va., on
September 9th and remained there for repairs imtil
she returned to New York on September 20th.

On September 29th Captain E. T. Pollock was
detached from the ship, having been assigned for duty
on the Naval Examining Board. As the originator
and the dominating factor in the continuance of
"The Hatchet, " his guidance and support were greatly
missed after his departure. Captain Ward K. Wort-
man,* formerly of the destroyer fleet, was appointed as
commanding officer in his place.

An epidemic of influenza was raging before and while
the troops were boarding the ship on September 28-30.
Many soldiers in the camps had already died. The
medical staff examined the crew and all the troops
before the ship sailed and ordered all that could be
fotmd with symptoms of the disease to return to the
docks. This reduced the number of passengers to
more than a thousand less than were usually carried.

After clearing from port on September 30th, the
cases of influenza developed very rapidly and himdreds
of men reported within a few hours for treatment. The
situation grew steadily worse for several days but
preventative measures and a change in the hot sultry
weather succeeded by the fourth day in checking its
spread. After that pneumonia developed from many
of the cases and before the ship reached Brest on
October 13th, the dead totaled seventy-nine. Before
all the sick could be removed from the ship in port
two others succumbed. Among the fatalities were
two of the ship's officers and one of the crew. The
situation seemed desperate at times and the strain
on all was terrific. Among the passengers were about
one himdred and twenty-five ntirses and reconstruction

aides, many of whom did valiant work with the sick.

"The Hatchet" played an important part of cheer
and encouragement in the midst of the serious circum-
stances of the trip. It did much to change the feeling
of depression that prevailed for the first few days.

The passengers carried included the 305th Engineers,
the 346th Labor Battalion, Evacuation Hospital No.
20 and Evacuation Ambulance Company No. 19, as
well as nurses for Base Hospital No. 63 and a number
of Reconstruction Aides.

Shortly after the ship got imder way contributors to
"The Hatchet" appeared and the paper was inaugu-
rated for the seventh time. The most prominent part
in its publication was taken by Lieut. Paul H. Byers of
the 346th Labor Battalion, Miss Marion L. Bloom of
the Medical Corps and Perry W. Mosher, a casual field
derk.

The news published on this trip also proved to be of
exceptional interest by reason of the extensive Allied
advances and the powerful German peace drive. Of
no little interest to future readers will be the attitude
of the men on board during these days to the first
peace proposals of the losing enemy.

The assistants to the ship's printers in the prepara-
tion of this volume were W. P. Emel, N. L. Miles, E.
C. Schaetzlein, C. A. Frost, J. M. Shanks, Marcus
Markowitz and J. E. Smith. Credit must also be
given for some of the cartoons to H. R. Hupp, who
had drawn them on the previous trip, and for other
cuts which were made up at the time on the ship under
exceptional difficulties by Miss Thompson, a recon-
struction aide among the passengers.

Wounded and crippled were again taken on board
at Brest and a nine days' return trip ended at New
York on October 26th,

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No. I

AN APPRECIATION
OF THE SHIP'S

OFFICERS AND MEN

For a year lacking one day I had the
honor of commanding this good ship.

The ship was new to all of us and a
kmg time elapsed before any of us could
become familiar with the ship and the
various duties falling to us.

As time went on the condition of the
ship improved, the officers and crew be-
came acquainted with the ship and with
each other tmtil work, and there is
always work to be dcme, was being done
as quickly and as well as it was possible
to do it.

The hearty spirit of co-operation and
working as one has brought results which
not only were manifest to ourselves,
but also brought about many commenda-
tions from the Commander of Cruiser and
Transport Force and many others of both
Army and Navy.

The results obtained showed the hard
work done under difficulties. It is only
by working together and as one that sa-
tisfactory results can be accomplished.

For one, I have been, and am, proud of
the ship, and do not care who knows it,
and am glad to have had the privilege of
being "The Old Man."

Many may, and some do realize the
responsibility that has gone with the "job,"
but it has been made less burdensome by
the loyal support all hands have given me
in carrying out their various duties. All of
us are actuated by the desire to serve our
country and to give her the best there is
in us.

There is no doubt that this same desire
will continue and that the ship that keeps
The Hatchet hewing its way across the
Western Ocean with such good results
will continue to do so.

May "the sweet little cherub that sits
up aloft to keep watch o'er the life of poor
Jack" continue to watch over you.
Edwin T. Pollock.
Captain, United States Navy*

BULGARIA'S SURRENDER REPORTED

WELCOMB mSEOB

I am indeed very glad of the oppor-
tunity to command this vessel for she
is not only a splendid ship, but she has
an excellent reputation in the Cruiser
and Transport Force for efficiency in
her line of work. The policies of
Captain £. T. Pollock, my predecessor
which have accomplished this end, will
be continued in force by me. After
having cruised more than 60,000 miles
in the "Zone" in command of destroyer
escorts, it is of espedal interest to me
to now see the other side of the game,
and instead of being on the outside
looking in, I can now look out from
the inside.

Ward K. Wortman

TWO MILB ADVANCE

SOUTH OF CAMBRAI

By Radio to The Hatchet
LONDON, Oct. 1. — American and
British have smashed the whole Si^:fried
[Hindenburg] line south of Cambrai, ad-
vancing two miles over an eight mile front,
according to information received here
this afternoon. The line was broken where
it curved from the north above St. Quentin.

With the British Army in France;—
Oct. 1.— Just two hours and thirty min-
utes after the kick off, the right flank of
the American Army that attacked this
morning with the British on a thirty
mile front opposite Cambrai and St.
Quentin has swept across the tunnelled
section of the Canal Du Nord capturing
the village of Hauaey and Bdlicourt.

Paris, Oct. 1.— Two violent German
counter attacks by the Germans south
of St. Quentin in an effort to prevent the
encircling of the dty on the southeast,
were reported by the French war office
to-day. Attacks were renewed this morn-
ing in Champagne where a big battle is
in progress*

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Allies Terms Accepted
Deqierate Gennans Send

Von Mackensen to Sofia

By Kadio to Tho Watrfia^
WASHINGT0N,0ct.l.-Bulgariaha8 ac-
cepted the terms of the Allies according
to information which reached diplomatic
drcles here today. These reports were in
every way circumstantial, but were not
officially confirmed pending receipt of
complete confirmation. Officials refused
to make any comment for publication.

LONDON, Oct. 1.— Field Marshal Von
Mackensen has reached Sofia with Ger-
man reinforcements for the hard pressed
Bulgarian army it was learned today.
Mackensen has been in command of the
German troops in Rumania indicating that
the new German divisions were withdrawn
from there.

This withdrawal of Bulgaria from the
fight may not sound like a big event when
condensed into a radio dispatch, but it is
a landmark, and a very important oae, to-
wards the goal that we are steadily appro-
aching.

Situated just north of Turkey and se-
parating it from Rumania, this mountain-
ous nation has been the line of commu-
nication to and^from Turkey for the Ger-
mans and means probably the early fall
of the Turks and the opening of a back-
door approach into Austria.

The terms of the armistice, as they
are reported, are: The surrender of 'all
Bulgarian forces outside Bulgarian terri-
tory and demobilizaticm of the army with-
in; complete breaking off of relations
with Germany, Austria and Turkey; free
access of Allied forces to Bulgarian
territory.

BEAUTT HINTS

Wdl, they may be a perfect pest when
worn by the feiirer passengers on the ship
but they do save a man a lot of shaves-
n'est ce pas? "^

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EDITORIAL

To the troops on board and to the new
officers and men of the crew, The Hatchet
extends greetings and expresses the wish
that the voyage just beginning may prove
to be both a safe and a happy one. Toour
wish, we will add all our efforts to make
the days that we will spend together,
delightful.

No large military imit is to be welcomed
to The Hatchet's reading public on this
trip but it is hoped that the many smaller
organizations and casuals will find the
paper no less interesting on that account.

To make its columns truly reflect the
experiences and feelings of these days to-
gather, contributions from those who go
with us are welcomed by the editors and
will be given such place as space permits.
Compositors and pressmen are also needed
and experienced men are expected to re-
port at the ship's post office.

Yours on the way to make the Fourth
Liberty Loan worth while.

LBin>IN6 AND FIGHTING

The nation has three weeks in which
to raise the total of the Fourth Liberty
Loan but the crew of this ship had only
a few hours over two days in which to
subscribe their bit. In this short time they
came across with 42,700.00. It is estimated
that if every one in the country bought as
many bonds as the average member of the
crew, two thirds of the entire loan would
have been subscribed within less than than
forty eight hours. No one leaving port this
time however, has any doubt about the
final result.

FIGHT THE WAY THEY LEND!

ON THE ROAD TO FRANCE
By Daniel M. Henderson

Thank God our liberating lance
Goes flaming on the way to France!
To France— the trail the Gurkhas found!
To France — old England s rallying ground !
To France— the path the Russians strode!
To prance— the Anzac's glory road!
To France — ^where our Lost Legion ran
To fight and die for God and Man!
To France — with every race and breed
That hates Oppression's brutal creed!

Oh France, how could our heart forget
The path by which came Lafayette?
How could the haze of doubt hang low
Upon the road of Rochambeau?
How was it that we missed the way
Brave Joffre leads us along today?
At last, thank God, at last we see
There is no tribal Liberty
No beacon lighting just our shores!
No Freedom guarding but our doors!
The flame she kindles for our sires
Bums now in Europe's battle fires!
The soul that led our fathers west
Turns back to free the world's oppressed

Allies, you have not called in vain!
We share your conflict and your pain!
' 'Old Glory' ' through new strains and rents,
Partakes of Freedom's sacraments!
Into that hell His will creates
We drive the foe, his lust, his hates!
Last come, we will be last to stay —
'Till Right has had her crowning day!
Replenish, comrades, from our veins,
The blood the sword of despot drains,
And make our eager sacrifice
Part of the freely rendered price
You pay to lift htunanity —
You pay to make our brothers free!
See, witii what proud hearts we advance —
To France!

HAVE ONE?

They may be the Elu Elux Klan, or a
fraternity initiation party. It is possible
that some are a body of Oriental ladies
who still retain their veils. Perhaps it is
but a preliminary drill gradually to ac-
custom the wearers to the gas masks of
the trenches. Others conjecture that the
desperado death-defying aspect which the
new articles of the uniform of the day
lend, is an intentional camouflage to
frighten away the commander of any U-
boat in the vicinity.

i6o

DRAFT LOTTERY

FOR 13 imUON BEGUN

By Sedio to The Hatchet
WASHINGTON: Sept., 30.— Today at
the nation's capitol the latest draft lottery
was held. The president had the honor of
pulling the first of 17000 capsuls. He was
blindfolded with a doth taken from the
back of one of the chairs used in the signing
of the Declaration of Independence. The
first ntunber drawn by the President was
three htmdred twenty-two. The ntunber
was low and as a result will effect every
draft board throughout the country. The
succeeding numbers were: 7,277, 6,708,
1.027, 16,169, 8,366, 5,366, 1,697, 2,781.
Twenty-six hours will be required to
complete the drawings. The first quota
of the men should reach camp about
October 15.

PRESIDENT URGES SUFFRAGE

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.— President
Wilson will demand woman suffrage for
the United States in an address before
the Senate at one o'clock this afternoon.
The Susan B. Anthony Amendment was
facing certain defeat by two votes before
the tmexpected decision of the President
to take such heroic measures.

His direct appeal will be based upon
justice to American womanhood and the
urgency of the measure as an aid in the
prosecution of the war.

LOCATION OF CANTEENS

The men with a lot of money in their
pockets have doubtless already found the
several canteens on the ship, but for the
information of others who have less of a
detective sense, the following will be
useful to know.

Officers' Canteen. B deck aft on the
port side; open, 9:00 to 11:00 a. m. and
IKX) to4:00p. m.

Troops' Canteen, E deck at the foot of
the forward and after ladders; open 10 KK)
to 12:00 a. m. 1:00 to 3:00 and 6:00 to
8K)0 p. m.

Crews' Canteen, near Small Stores for-
ward: open one hour after each chow.

The "Y" Headquarters are located on
D deck amidships. Nothing is sold here,
but all sorts of games, books, magazines,
scriptures, writing materials, general in-
formation, etc., can be had for the asking.

THE HATCHET

IHiblklied On The High Seas

Vol. 7.

Wednesday, October 2, 1918

No. 2

SAFETY FIRST

LAST AND ALWAYS

Ship's Senior Surgeon

Requests Co-operation

of All in Present Danger

The following suggestions are urgently
presented to all on board in order to re-
duce the danger of epidemic to a mini-
mum.
BE CAREFUL

1. Never to cough or sneeze when
face to face with anyone else.

2. Never to expectorate on the deck.

3. To keep the space dean arotmd
your bunk.

4. Never to use another's soap, tow-
el or mess kit.

5. To wear masks when ordered.

6. Never to fail to report to the
troop doctor the instant that sickness
is felt.

By living up to these precautions, many
occasions of infection may be avoided.
Your own safety and even the safety of
the ship may depend upon the care that
each individual takes of himself.

Get as much fresh air as is possible in
the limited space available and try in
every way to assist Medical Officers who
are doing their best to handle an un-
pleasant and tmusual situation.

THE SSCRETART OF STATS
Washington D. C.
September 11, 1918.
My dear Captain Pollock:

I appreciate very much your thought-
fulness in sending me the file of THE
HATCHET which a cursory examination
shows me contains much of interest which
I hope to have time to become more fa-
miliar with.

With my warm r^fards and my thanks
for your consideration in sending me THE
HATCHET, believe me.

Very sincerely yours,

[Signed] Robert Lansing.

Biilg«ri& Siftff* LoHdor Tliui AofttriA-

TUSK'S FALL LOOKED FOR

By Radio to Tlio Hatchet
LONDON, Oct. 2.-^ince the armistice
was signed with Bulgaria, the eyes of the
world have been turned towards Turkey.
"V^th her finest armies wiped out by the
English in Palestine, she suddenly finds
communication with Berlin closed through
Bulgaria. Among her people there is un-
doubtedly a numerous peace party with
powerful leaders. Although no official
information has been received here of
Turkey's intentions to effect an armistice
as Bulgaria did, it was learned at noon
that there is every reason to be hopeful.
Talaat Pasha, the opponent to Cavet
Pasha, is the probable leader of the re-
ported peace.

FIVE HUNDRED COLLEGEi^ OPEN
FIRST STUDENT ARMT
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, - The first of
the student army training corps under
the supervision of the War Department
opened five hundred colleges and Univer-
sities throughout the United States today
with an enrollment of approximately 15,
000 young men of the new draft. Mes-
sages from the President, the Chief of Staff,
Acting Secretary of War and military dig-
nitaries were read at the opening exer-
cises.

161

BELGIANS MENACE GER-
MAN HOLD ON OSTEND

British Advance Two Miles

Further Past Cambrai

By Kadio to Tlio Hatchot

PARIS, OCT. 2. — The Belgian offen-
sive which b^an a^f ew days ago is still con-
tinuing and many more villages have been
captured from the Germans. They have
succeeded in cutting at several places the
Zarren-Roulers and the Roulers-Menin
railways according to an official statement
issued by the Belgian war office received
here from Havre today, the temporary
seat of the Belgian government. This ad-
vance is rapidly becoming a serious men-
ace to the Derman hold on the coast and
may force an extended retirement by them.

LONDON, OCT. 2. — British troops
have captured the village of Levei*gies five
miles north east of St. Quentin. Haig
reported to the war office today that the
capture of Cambrai is imminent. English
and Canadians are closing in on it steadi-
ly. An advance yesterday of approximate-
ly two miles was made to the north. The
Germans have set fire to the city and are
preparing to evacuate it, it is believed.
Early this morning fighting was b^:un
north of St Quentin again and extended
as far as Cambrai.

LONDON. OCT. 2. — The big advance
by the Allies on the northern end of the
Flanders front is expected to compel the
Germans to retire from the coast. An or-
derly retirement from the coast, however,
is menaced by an Allied advance in the
direction of Thourout which is seventeen
miles east of Dixmude and eight miles
north of Roulers and on one of the main
railways running into Ostend.

With the American Army in Prance:
Oct. 2, — American raiding parties have
been unustially bu^ everywhere along the
lines between the Moselle and the Meuse
rivers and have brought scores of German
prisoners along back with them.

THE HATCHET

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A DAILY NEWSPAPER
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Published on the high seas: distributed fne to
•n members of ship's crew and troops aboard ship;
may be enclosed in soldiers' maiL

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Navy officers; printed in the ship's printing office
by a force of Army and Navy printers; distributed
at the Y. M. C A.

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chet, care Ship's Poet Office.

EDITORIAL

AMERICAN TRANSPORTS — What
true American has not felt the thrill of
pride and an indescribable throb of the
heart when those words are mentioned?

Swinging down those piers, darkened
and mystery-shrouded, we clambered
aboard with scarcely a sight of the vessel
that was to cany us on our journey. When,
at last after single-filing across the brid-
ged moat that intervened, we first stepped
upon the deck, it seemed almost like fo-
reign soiL Rapidly we were given our pla-
ces; then began an exploration of this new
world — an ocean steamer.

New experiences inspire reflection. Sel-
dom comes the occasion of redirecting the
course of life at such a sharp angle. But
war has created such angles and Ameri-
ca's manhood has followed them.

The thrill that came when "transport"
was mentioned may not continue long now,
but in the retrospection of later years, and
the recounting of our experiences, this

thrill will always return the thrill of

a fareweU to tne*old life and an entrance
to the new.

«*A^ DECK-LARATION.

Not that we want to be particularly
noticed nor "looked up" to, do we allow
an occasional bit of news to ooze from
our lofty pinnacle on the heights of our
good ship.

We know that this little bimch of O. O.
D*s. are considered to be the hardest
crowd that an honest newspaper repcnter
ever had the bad fortune to interview,
and therefore, to avoid bloodshed we take
it upon ourselves to inform the outside
world as to the full particulars concerning
our various and colorful battles, opinions
on matters of general interest and other
news that may be fortimate enough to
evade the censor.

Yours 'til tomorrow,
"A" Deck.

IIAIN DECK AFT

Dark Sayings by

PvtB. M. Green and J. L. Johnson

Prt Montmorency Green — (Just awak-
ened from a nap on deck) Say Jeff, you
aU 'member that cullud girl at Danville
what blowed me a kiss as we was gwine
by? I reckon I'll go back and marry her
afta we spHficate this heah Kaisah an' de
Brown Quince.

Pvt Jefferson Lincoln Johnson — (Also
waking up) Marry her? Why, niggah,
how you talk I By de time you get back
from Berlin she'll be old enough to be
yuh grand mammy.

Pvt M. G. — Say Jeff, I saw one o' them
cullud sailors just now an' I sings out,
"Boy, why fo' you join the navy?" He say
"Seethatsign,SAPETYFIRST?Thatsign
is in every ship in de navy." "Shame on
you boy," I say, "Yo' bettah change yo
clothes. Come 'long niggah, we got a
suit for you too." And den ah sings:
"Uncle Sammy he has de Infancy,

He has Artillery, he has de ciabaliy.

Soon by Gosh, well all go to Germany,
Poor ol' Kaiser Bill!"

Pvt J. L. J. — Monty, de night fo* we
left, Suggar Baby Smiley axes me if I
wanta go to de movin' pictu' show. "No,"
I says, "the seats of these new britches is
too thin."

Pvt M. G,— What's that got to do with
it?

Pvt J. L. J. — ^Why, niggah, on 'count de
guv'ment tax on every seatl

Pvt M. G.— Jeff, yo' could be co't-ma-
shalled fo' that one. But just last night
some of de boys was gwine hold a meet-
ing of de Squa' Deal B<me-Rollers Club,
but I say, "No, boys, we won't hoi' no
meeting Tuesday nights."

P7t J. L. J.— Why not?

Pvt M. G. — 'C^use Hoover sajrs Tues-
day shall be "MEETLESS DAY."

Pvt J. L, J.— Well, dat aint so bad. But
did you heah the latest? Therell be no
more babies bom in Germany afta this
wah.

Pvt M. G.— Why not?

Pvt J. L* J. — ^Why, you fool niggah,
therell be no more Germin Nation.

Pvt M. G.— Ho! Ho! Ho! Let's sing:
"Hike, hike, hike down the old turnpike,
'Til we strike, strike, strike Berlin."
Slow Curtain.
162

Dark-Town Strutters
MINSTRELS

Pitvate Isaiah Jones & Co*

Present That
Sea-sick, Sensational Satire

**ROLL, JORDAN, ROLL»»

WItii Variations on
BONES, BUXOWS AND BOATS

Sgt Chofanondeley Brown
ol Magdalen CoHfe, Omi
The Dusky Song-bird

Atlantic

In the Trans-

cendental
mogrified
figuratioii

"THE CAROLINA FLUBS''

WnUB LIVE,

In tiM Pftttiatic Pbmtalioii Ballad

*K>]i» Milter Uentenant,

*Tve Got tbe I^p, I want to

**GBT OFF ON THE PIER"

Pvt. WaaUnfton Lincoln Jeffaraon

Jooea

In an Eccentric I>anc6

WltliPiidEandSliofttl

•*CAKE -WALKINGS
TO BERLIN"

taoo — Count 'Bm — zaoo

The Entire Enaemble

In Tlie gync op ated^Side-atepping

•'DROWN'N DRILL"

I>ont Misa It - 7 1>«7> - Mat. ft Bra.

Beginninc Wed. Oct. a» 1918

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THE HATCHET

IHiblisIied On The High Seas

Vol.7

Thursday, October 3, 1918

No. 3

COLORED SOLDIERS
CAN'T SIT STILL WHEN
BAND BEGINS TO PLAY

Shoulders Sway and Feet Start Shnffltng

When Slide Ttombones

Start Up

THAT BAND I IT'S GRANDI

Cake - Walken Organize Detachment;

Sugar Baby Jackaon Appointed

Top Sergeant

When the Soldier's Band began to play
those jazz tunes yesterday there was a
great commotion on the after deck. Boob
Ben Adams awoke from a deep dream of
peace with his fingers snapping. William
Banks did a buck-and-wing behind the
wheel house. While Willie Jones No. 4
linked arms with Willie Jones No. 3 and
did a heart warming cake-walk.

Alexander's Ragtime Symphony has
nothing on the syncopation of those
soldierB. "It tickles the soles o' mah
feet," as Pvt. Michael Gallagher put it.

Right there the cake-walkers of the
battalion organized, Sugar Baby Jackson
being appointed top sergeant and deck
waxer. The uniform, according to the
table of allowances, is a bandanna round
the head, a beribboned marlin spike in
lieu of a cane, and a gunny sack round
the waist for the feminine partner. Face
masks are worn, of course, just as a mat-
ter of style.

Prize cake-walks every time the band
plays. Everybody welcome!

ALLIED GAINS CONFIRMED BT
GERMANS

NORDDEICH.Gcrmany, Oct. 3.— Prom
Ypres to Becelacre and Menin the enemy
attacked* several times. In Ledeghem he
obtained a foothold. Further south the
enemy pressed forward for a time over
Bantigny and south of Blesoourt to Cui-
villers. In the course of the day violent en-
emy attacks developed themselves against
sections of Joncourt and Lesdins. On
both sides of Sequasart the enemy forced
his way in.

DRIVE FOE THRU ST. QUENTIN STREETS

DAMASCUS FALLS

By Siidio to TlM H^tdMl

LONDON, Oct. 3,— Damascus in Pales-
tine has been captured by General Allen-
by's British army, it was announced
omdaily this aftmioon. The dty fell
after it had been surrounded by the
British cavalry. The fall of this dty is
of great strat^cal importance.

It is vitally important that Germany
should block the alliedpath beyond Da-
mascus to AUeppo. where will she get
the men and can they get there before
General Allenby has had the time to
profit by his success? Since all artilleiv
must come a long distance over a rail-
road but partially completed, the tmoom-
pleted portions threadmg the most diffi-
cult of mountains, can the artillery be
brought up in time to serve? Has Gen-
eral Allenby held his command sufficient-
ly in hand to make a rapid advance, or
must he wait to reorganize? These are
the unknown factors.

But as matters appear at present, there
does not seem to be anything to prevent
a rapid march from Damascus to Alleppo.
The Turkish armv in Palestine having
been destroyed, there appears to be no
opposition. With the fall of AllepfK), the
fdl of Turkey as a belligerent is the
probable restdt. The Turkish army in
the Mesopotamian theatre is entirdy de-
pendent for its suppUes upon the railroad
mmi Constantinople to Nesbin, which
runs thru Alleppo. This road is also the
line of retreat for that army. If Alleppo
can be taken, the Turks are for all pract-
163

Extensive Advances on Flan-
ders and Aisne-Vesle
Fronts

By Kadio to Tho HatdiaC

PARIS, Oct. 3.— The Germans in St.
Quentin are gradually withdrawing. The
cit^ is surrounded on three sides and the
Allies forces are dosing in upon it. The
War Office stated today that bloody fight-
ing took place in the streets of the dty
itsdf during the night in which the Ger-
mans were driven back to the eastern
bank of the canal that passes through it.

LONDON, Oct 3.— Between the Aisne
and the Vesle Rivers the Germans have
been thrown back from throe to four
miles on a front of ten miles by a vigor-
ous thrust by the French, according to
to information recdved here this after-
noon. This advance east of the Chemin
de Dames would seem to indicate an at-
tempt to consolidate with the «uns made
a few days ago to the west. The French
war office today confirmed the fact ^at
progress had been made betwen the
Aisne and the Vesle.

LONDON, Oct. 3. — British and Bd-
gian troops advancing over the Flanders
front have captured Ledeghen six nules
south of German base at Roulers and
have forced across the Lys River between
Wervicq and Comines, the Belgian War
Office at Havre announced today. This
makes a total advance of deven miles on
a front of twelve miles in this sector the
past week.

WASHINGT0N,0ct.2.~Thisisthebirth
day of Marshall Fcch, Generalissim, of the
AlUed Armies and of Field Marshall Von
Hindenburg leader of the German Armies.
Magnificent new victories cdebrated the
day for the brilliant Allied leader while
unbroken defeats marked the day for Von
Hindenburg. Marshall Foch was bom
October second, eighteen fifty-one. Hin-
denburg was bom on October second,
dghteen forty-six.

tical purposes, shut up behind the walls
of the Taurus Motmtains, with nothing
of value left in Asia, everything being in
hands of Great Britain ana her allies.

THE HATCHET

"W* Cumet TaU A Lia"

f|r Established February— 1918 fff

A DAILY NEWSPAPER
On the Way to Prance

Published on the high som: distribitted free to
•n members of ship's cxew and troopsaboaid sh^;
may be endoeed in soldiers' mail.

Published by a board of editors of Army and
Navy officers; printed in the ship's printing office
by a force of Army and Navy printers; distributed
a» the Y. M. C. A.

Co n tributions ifelcomed;
chet, care Ship's Poet Office.

address. The Hat-

EDITORIAL

We admire our comrades in khaki.
We fed that the honor of the whole world
has been placed in their hands for redemp-
tion. Their long line of cotirageousness
is moving toward its goal, representing a
new type of civilization.

Both our allies and our foes are amazed
at the stupendous demonstration of a
peaceful nation aroused. The world is
marveling at the might of men who are
using that might for a purpose both lofty
and sincere. Advance, Civilization!

WE GIVE IT UP.

What's the use to be a SUB if Captain

Wortman is in charge?

What's the use to have these drills, if

well never leave this barge?

What's the use? Oh! what's the use.

What's the use to doll up snappy with

these life-preservers round?

What's the use to feed the fishes when

old H. C. L abounds?

What's the use? Oh! what's the use.

What's the use to bathe a ship when

heavy billows do the work?

What's the use to have pajamas while

the U-boats near us lurk?

What's the use? Oh! what's the use.

What's the use to chew tobacco if you

spit away the juice?

What's the use to go to Europe, if we're

sick in bed with "flues"?

What's the use? Oh! what's the use.

What's the use to have a doctor if he

hides himself from us?

What's the use to have a Hatchet! Ax

yourselves, ye frivolous!

What's the use? Oh! what's the use.

SPORTS

NEW YORK, Oct. 3. — Hughey Jen-
nings, manager of the Detroit Americans,
is going to France as a field secretary for
the Knights of Columbus.

NEW YORK, Oct. 3.^— On an appeal
from Johnny Evers, now in France, Big
Bill Edwards, Internal Revenue Col-
lector, is collecting five hundred football
tmiforms for the soldiers overseas.

So boys if the fight is over by the time
we get there, we can, at least get in a
football game and perhaps obtain some
scars of glory.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 3. — Lee Magee
major league baseball star, is to be an
over-seas secretary for the Y. M. C. A.

NEWPORT, R. I. Oct. 3. — Fred Wal-
ker, former University of Chicago football
star, has been appointed athletic director
at Newport Naval Training Station. Wil-
liam T. Bull, the present director is to act
in an advisory capacity.

The Officer-of-the-Day was inspecting
the guard last night when Pvt. Willie
Vanderbilt halted him, saying, "Halt;
Who's dat?"

** Officer-of-the-Day "

"Advance, Officer-ub-de-Day, anbereco-
gnized"

After the officer had advanced, the
guard said. "Mister Lieutenant, do'n you
know you sho' would catch hell if de offi-
cer-ub-de-night finds you 'round heah?"

KBBP ON MOVntG, YOU CANT STAND
164

STRONG COMB -BACK TO HUITS
THREAT

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 — Secretary of
State Lansing made public today the re-
ply of the United States to Germany's
threat to execute United States prisoners
of war captured with shotguns in their
possession, which is, in part, as follows:
" In reply to Germany's protest, the Gov-
ernment of the United States has to say
that the provision of the Hague Conven-
tion cited in the protest does not in its
opinion forbid the use of this kind of
weapon. Inasmuch as the weapon is
lawful and may rightfully be used, its
use will not be abandoned by the United
States Army. Moreover, if the German
Government should carry out its threat
in a single instance it will be the right
and duty of the Government of the Uni-
ted States to make such reprisal as will
best protect United States forces and no-
tice is hereby given of the intention of
the Government of the United States to
make such reprisals. "

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Oct. 3. — The fact that over
one hundred German airplanes were shot
down by the American airmen in six days
of the offensive west of the Meuse River
was released by the censor today.

AT SEA

Eastward, at last! At dawn today the ship
Changed course and swerved into the ris-
ing sun.
At last the longed-for journey is begun.
And all the weary months of waiting slip
Into the limbo of forgotten woe.
Behind is all we love. Before us He
The paths of glory, where bright banners fly
And Freedom's millions fighting on-
ward go.

V ^ V

Grant, God, we fight the good fight as
of old.

And keep the faith our fathers kept be-
fore.

When Concord's hills thrilled to their
battle-cry —

And not forget our brothers lying cold

Among the- poppies on Mame's sedgy
shore.

God, help us prove that we too know how
todie.

ChwilaHon Ob Hm
Atlantie<

THE HATCHET

Published On The High Seas

YouCuBfaU

Th« IfaftclMt To TIm

FoUnBMkHooM

Vol.7

Friday, October 4, 191 8

No. 4

EVERYBODY WORKS
BUT FATHER-AND
THE FIELD CLERKS

Andy of Course, Dad Had to Stay

at Home; Daily Duties Keep

AU on Board Busy

F. C.S ENTERTAIN NURSES

Engage In Stremtous Tournament of

Tit-Tat-Too to Amuse Fair

Travelers

[By Private O. PinionJ

In those last days and nights before
embarking, when sleep was ;are as an
honest Gmnan statesman, we consoled
ourselves with the thoughts of the
lazy days at sea that lay just ahead of
us. Tired almost to the limit of endur-
ance, we had visions of long "bunk
fatigue" and sunny afternoons in a luxtu*-
ious deck chair with a pipe and a book.

How dismally different, the reality!
That damned sergeant with the sand-
paper voice pokes us out of our stufiFy
holes at the first crack of dawn. From
then on it's make ready for chow, stand
the guard, relieve the lookout, police
quarters, police the mess hall, get your
throat sprayed, abandon ship drill, stand
to <juarters, clean up the chow and so on
until that red-necked sergeant chases us
back into our dugouts again at nine
o'clock.

I used to think the sailors ran the ship.
But no such luck. They just fool around
in their bare feet with a fire hose for a
little while everv morning and the rest of
the time they play catch. We do all the
hard work.

I bet our officers wish they had joined
the navy. Our youngest lieutenant
worked up to midnight yesterday and
was at it again at four o'clock this morn-
ing. What with Spanish Influenza, irrit-
able majors, guards, lookouts, mess, side
calls every half hour, A. S. Ds. and all the
company paper work, they slave like
stokers twenty hours a day. Even the
nurses are running a factory for gauze
face masks.

But the field clerks, they're the boysl
An they do the whole day long is sit
in an easy chair and play tournaments of
tit-tat-too with the nurses. Buhlieve me.
Buddy, when the next war comes I'm
going to enlist as a field derk.

TURKEY SURRENDERS?

By RmUo to The Hatchet
LONDON, Oct, 3. — There was a
report current on the Stock Ex-
change this afternoon that Turkey
had surrendered unconditionally to
the Allies. At the Foreign Office
it was stated tiiat there was no con-
firmation of the rumor.

QUARTER MILUON PRISONERS
TAK EN SINCE J ULY

LONDON, Oct. 4.— Five thousand five
hundred and eighteen German officers
and two hundred forty-eight thousand
four hundred and eighty-four men were
captured by the allies on the Western
front from July to the end of September
it was officially reported today. The
booty taken in the same period on the
western frtmt induded tm-ee thousand
three hundred and sixty-nine German
guns and more than than twenty-three
thousand machine guns.

SPAIN BgAY JOIN ALLIES

PARIS, Oct. 4.— The Spanish Cabinet
has been summoned to^meet today. In-
dications have become stronger for some
weeks that Spain might enter the war on
the side of the Allies because of the des-
truction of the Spanish ^ps by the sub-
marines and the German tnreats of com-
mercial repression.

LIBER TY LOAN G ROWS

WASfflNGTON, Oct. 4.— Dispite the
unfavorable indications of the cold figures,
glowing reports of progress of the Liberty
Loan drive continued to reach the Treas-
ury department today, especially from
the Middle West. Midiigan reported
that more than half of its quota had
been filled, while Wisconsin wired that
twenty-five of the forty-five large dties
in the state had gone over their quotas.

SNOnVB KILLS TWEN TY-TWO

BEDFORD, Ohio, Oct. 4.— A Pennsyl-
vania Railroad train tMs morning ran
through a crowd <^ workmen as they
were getting off another train at the
Interstate Engineering plant. Twenty-two
were killed and a large number injured.

You dont have to be an aviator to "go
up in the air" when you meet tiie Huns.

165

NEW GERMAN
RETREAT BEGUN
IN CHAMPAGNE

Important Rail Center Falls;

Strong Counter Attacks

Repulsed

By RAdio to The HatdieC
PARIS, Oct. 4. ~ The Germans have
again retired north of Rheims toward the
Aisne river, falling back two miles since
yesterday morning. On the eastern front
of the Champagne district the Germans
have further pulled back their lines to
Monthois which is ten miles north of the
old Champagne fighting line. Another
retreat has started and this retreat points
to be the biggest retreat of the war. A
movement indicating envdoping tactics
against the old Kriemhild positions, con-
taining important seconda^^ defenses, is
in progress. This morning with the Brit-
ish and American troops chasing them,
officials predicted that before winter
French and Belgian soil would be cleared
of the Hun.

LONDON, Oct. 4. — With the British
pounding the Germans in the St. Quentin
sector, the French renewed their assault
of the German positions in Champagne
this morning the War Office announced.
The French now hold the important rail-
road town of Charllerange on the eastern
edge of the Champagne district. The
importance of this town may ^lisily be
seen by the fact that it is the junction of
three railroad branches leading to the
frtmt. The Allies now have control of
these and will use them to great advan-
tage in bringing up supplies to further
their advance. Powerful counter attacks
were delivered by the Germans north of
Rheims and in dhampagne, but all broke
down.

SWEDISH SHIPS TAKEN OVER

WASHINGTON~Oct.2. TheSwedish
Government today turned over to Great
Britain and the United States, four hun-
dred thousand tons of shipping under the
terms of agreement peitected between
the governments concerned last July.
All of the shipping acquired, except an
amount necessary for supplies to Sweden,
win be used in carrying troops and mu-
nitions to France. . ,

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A DAILY NEWSPAPER
On the Way to Prance

PobBshed on tlM high Ms: dktribofted frw to
lA memben of iMp'i crew and troops aboud ihip;
may be cmcloaed m aoldien' mafl.

PnWiihed by a board of editon of Anny aad
Navy officers; prmted m the sh^'e prmttng office
by a force of Anny and Navy printers; distnbated
si the Y. M. CX A.

Contribotioos welcomed; ad dr ess. The Hat-
chet, care Ship's Post Office.

mOH NOTES FROM '«A" DECK

Only the 'eagle' in the captain's cabin
soars above the eyries of the denizens of
A deck.

Holders of return tickets on the " Berlin-
to-Bagdad R. R." via Bulgaria are out of
luck.

Light, heat and quarters blanks may
surpass The Hatchet in popularity in the
near future, among the inhabitants of B
deck.

If the Huns are the dust of the earth it
takes the Americans to "whack 'em
deaner."

KURRENT KICKS FROM THE KAISER

My name it is Vilhelm der Kaiser
Und ich bin der greatest man yet,
I been licking dem Allies to pieces,
Und vill lick them still worser, you bet.

Chust look vat I got done alretty:
(Dat is, Me und Gott, I shopld say)
We could lick all dem Allies together.
If dere blamed Unkel Sam keep away.

Die Allies dey swipe My Bulgaria,

I tink dats a mean Yiddish trick;

I guess dey haflf offer her money.

She shove off from Me so damd quick.

Und now dey will steal My nice Turkey

Und I'll neffer haf her again;

Because since dey bribe dose fool Bulgars,

Die Turks iss cut off from Berlin.

Die Turks vass My best little cut throats,

Mein Gott I how dey could swing a knife;

Und now I've got only My Pritzies,

To cut off der prisoners' Ufe.

Aber dese aindt die wurst of My troubles,

Dese Yankees die Transports bring fast,

Dey fight, Ach Mein Gott, so like Teufds,

I tiok I cant very long last.

HELL FOR PERCE FROM HIS NURSE

Somewhere on the Ocean
Dear Percy:

Wl^e you are sitting back home
trying to fake an illness to evade ^e new
draft, I'm out here having the time of my
young life. I don't mean I'm forgetting
you, because those two-cent identification
tags you gave me will always keep your
memory as green as they have turned,
but there's just something gigantic about
the effect of a tmif ormed man to a wom-
an. They're all regular Lotharios — the
kind that fight and don't fake, you know.
All of them on this ship are straight
limbed, rugged, weather-tanned men and
I can't help wondering how I came to get
stuck on a blonde fish like you. Maybe
you're ashamed of your bow l^:s? Is that it?

Don't worry about mel I'm being
better looked after than ever before. I've
made so many dates for theatres when
we all get back home, I'll have some trou-
ble finding a free evening for you. Well
maybe you 11 have worked yourself to
death supporting your mother, by that
time anyway.

I bet you're hoping your phjrsic^
exam comes up before frost kills the rag-
weed, aren't you? An ocean voyage is
fine for hay fever I hear and I don't fed
a bit afraid on the water as you said you'd
be. Geel I'd like to see you in tmiform.
A uniform would make a man out of noth-
iog, Perce. I told some one about you,
but I called you Perce and kinda lisped it
so he'd think maybe you were related to
Pershing.

Dont fall down on the job of taking
care of your mother since you've dedared
yourself her sole support now, although
it must be pretty hard for you to cut out
gambling to do it. If I get more than one
D. S. O. medal I'll send it to you; that
Home Service Stuff of yours ought to be
rewarded someway. Here's hoping you
"come to" before frost sets in,

Lovingly yours,

JOAN. (Casual nurse)

Where d'yu get that stuff— LABOR Bat-
talion from Sou' Clina?

Some say that machinists make fine
soldiers since they're used to drills.

Good team-work makes a fine line for
officers to hand out — especially for those
in ooomiand at a remount station.
l66

SNIFFLERS, HALTl
rrONO-BUNGAY

A Sure Cure for the

"FLUES''

Is your nose red?

Do your knees haffi

Do 700 feel like an empty shell case?

YES?

Wen, if s not mal-de-mer, Imt

U You Want

VIM - VIGOR - VnULTTY

Tty Mrs. Lydia Sinkems Famous

TONO-BUNGAY

Read ThiSt Sufferers!

"Three years ago I was a slave of
pain, having house-maid's knee, trench
foot, mumps, cholera morbus, para-
noia, goitre and mental d«>haritiasis.
I took TONO-BUNGAY, and today I
am as good as new.

Capt. I. O. Dyne, M. C. U. 8. A."

"Two years ago I was practically
buried with consumption. One look
at the labd of your famous remedy
cured me. I can now stay up until
nine o'dodc on "B " deck without any
ill effect at all except a sHght palpita-
tion of the heart.

Mary Methusdah,
Red Cross Nurse.

^m

For sale by all canteens.
Bootl^xed (secretly) by Commis-
sary Officer
Price 2 francs a swig
xo centimes per smell of cork.

Counting sheep for insomnia is obsolete
now. When sleepless on your downy
bunks bdow, try counting the goats of
the Germans you expect to get!

Your friends may have wished you
"The Best of Luck" before you left, but
dont neglect your gas maski

THE HATCHET

Publitlied On The High Seas

Vol.7

Satiirday, October 5, 1918

IN GRATEFUL APPRECU-
TION

Kaiser Thanked for Present

Means of Passage to

Berlin

Mr. W. Hohenzollem,

Potsdam, Gennany.
Via North German Lloyd* Bremen.
Dear Emp:

It occurs to me that we have been re>
miss in our thanks for your generosity in
helping us win this war. Your gift of
this good ship touches us deeply. With
a few deft touches our American engi-
neers have reconstructed your fine en-
gines in their own incomparable way, so
that the good ship goes better than ever
before.

Your efforts to please us in the matter
of mirrors and exquisitely inlaid woods
are a constant source of gratification.
The noble paintings of the heroes of our
cotmtry inspire us to further deeds of
valor, which you doubtless planned.
Yes? The Kaiserin suite is occupied by
our finest warriors who are much im-
pressed by your e3ccellent taste in fur-
nishings.

Our Hatchet printing plant is now the
seat of your former table propaganda
and the inviting mess hall is frequently
the scene of a sauerkraut celebration,
which recalls tender memories of thee.
Your gymnasium and beer garden is now
used to drink in the air of Democracy
and our ship abotmds with such glorious
drunkards.

Your long promenades echo to the
tread of our noblest Americans who are
going over to take a squint at Berlin. As
your guests, we naturally expect the ke3rs
to the city. In short, our comfort could
not be more complete if you had designed
this ship for your own use.

Someday, somehow, we will meet and
give you, personally, the thanks you de-
serve. Your contributions shall not go
unrewarded* Until then — we remain.
Yours for Victory,

Young America.

OERMAHY RAGBR FOR COLD

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.— That Ger-
many is retiring to a line extending al-
most straight from Antwerp to Metz and
will be forced to surrender more than half
of Belgium, was the belief of military ex-
perts here today. They declared that the
sole hope of Germany now was that she
would be able to prevent a military cas-
trophe imtil the cold weather came to her
rescue.

AUSTRALIAN IHOOPS

AD VANCE NEA R CAMBRAI

LONDON, Oct. 5.— Local fighting which
resulted to the advantage ol the British
flamed up in southern outskirts of Cam-
brai during the night, the War Office an-
nounced today. The British also had the
best of it in fighting southwest of Beaure-
voir, where Australians smashed the Fon-
somme-Beaurevoir line in hard fighting
yesterday.

TURKEY'S FALL PARTIALLY
CONFIRMED

LONDON, Oct. 5. — The press asso-
ciation tmderstands that there is not a bit
of doubt that Turkey has notified Germa-
ny of her intentions to make a separate
peace with the Allies and there are also
signs that Persia is taking sides against
the Ottoman empire.

167

No. 5

AMERICANS ASSUME
OFBjENSIVE ALONG
CHAMPAGNE FRONT

Most Blanc and Medeah Farm Taken
Air Forces Play Large Part

By Radio to TIm HatclieC
\^th the American Army in the Cham-
pagne Sector, Oct. 5. — Driving forward
behind a rolling barrage American troops
delivered a smashing attack in th^ Cham-
pagne district today, storming the formi-
dable German defensive work on Mont
Blanc and capturing Medeah Farm, an
advance of four miles north from Somme-
Py, and about seven miles west of Mon-
thoise, which was taken yesterday. This
movement practically straightens the line
in the Champagne sector horn the Meuse
to the Suippe rivers.

American troops in the Argonne Forest
are consistently advancing night and day,
but the progress is necessarily slow owing
to the difficult new additional German
machine gun nests, strong points and trench
systems which they are destroying every
day. While this advance often measures
but a few yards, it is always maintained
and never given up.

The part that enemy balloons have been
taking in delaying our advance is rapidly
diminishing. Forty-one enemy balloons
have been shot down by one of the Amer-
ican pursuing groups of airman since
September twelfth. On the other hand
American aviators are increasing in their
daring. For the first time they are drop-
ping supplies and food on some of the ad-
vanced American positions. Enemy artil-
lery, combined with the roads, have ren-
dered it difficult to send up food to the
.men who occupy hastily constructed ad-
vance positions.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5. — American
troops fighting with the French have dri-
ven back the enemy and have taken Mont
Blanc and other positions in Champagne,
General Pershing reported in his commu-
nique for yesterday, made public by the
War Department today. «_/

THE HATCHET

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A DAILY NEWSPAPER
On the Way to France

Pnfallahed on the high nes: d h trib ut ed frae to
•n members of ship's crew and troops aboeid sh^;
xnMj be endosed in soldierB' maiL

Publiflhed by a board of editon of Anny and
Navy officers; printed in the ship's printing office
by a force of Army and Navy printers; distributed
•ft the Y. M. a A.

Contribtitioiis welcomed; address. The Hat-
chet, care Ship's Post Office.

EDITORIAL

A good pull on your oar is the best
way to get a pull with your ofiScer.

Russia's motto: Factions, Fractions and
Fractures. America's slogan: "United,
We Stand."

To avoid sea-sickness, be a good fellow;
its always fair weather when they get to-
gether.

Navy Blue matches blue skies, not
blue dispositions.

A sailor leads a jolly life,
* He scuds the roaring main.
He makes a trip, tmloads the ship.

And scuds back home again.
A sailor leads a jolly life,

A merry life, I ween,
He lugs no pack, upon his back.

And he is always clean.
A sailor leads a jolly life.

His bacon has some lean.
His chow comes thrice, mine comes bat
twice,

I feast upon the bean.
A sailor leads a jolly life.

But never sees much fun.
Unlucky hel Come, chow with me.

And chase the bloody hun.

CHURCH SERVICES
Soiday. Oct. 6. 191S.

9:45 a. m. Starboard Side B deck.
lOJO a. m. Port Side B deck
1:30 a.m. Steam, D deck
4:30 p. m. Main Mess Hall, E 3
7:15 p.m. Crew Space, F 4

(It is to be regretted that there are
no Roman Catholic Chaplains on board
to meet the men of that faith.)

"RETORT COURTEOUS"

By An Army Field Cleik

To Ye Editors

" Its sayings are sharp as its name would
imply
And lots of amusement it sure does
supply.
But why must this Hatchet do a ham-
mer's work
By knocking the overworked Army
Field Clerk?"

TIT for TAT too
"The contributor of the article "Every-
one Works But Father and the Field
Clerks" evidently is one of those ninety-
day shavetails (Sears, Roebuck 1918
Model) rating himself no higher than
Private O. Pinion. He seems to have the
permanent detail of congregating with
the nurses on B deck aft and thinks that
his ancient witticisms and cute gold bar
tend to speed the fair ones in reaching
the hundred per cent mark in face masks.

My schedule yesterday:
6:00 a. m. — Got up.
6:30 — Cared for sick bunkie.
y.-OO—Breakfast.

7:20 to 12;00— Duty at troop headquar-
ters.

12K)0 to IKK) p. m.^Mess.
IKX) to 5KK)— Duty with Censor.
5K)0 to 5:30— Mess.
5:30 to 7:00— Sick call work.
7.-00 to 10K)0— ^)ecial clerical detaiL
10:00 to 1:30 a. m.— Sleep.
1:30 to 3:30 a. m. — ^Lookout.
3:30 to 6:00— Sleep.
I certify this is correct in all details. —
An A. F. C.

DAT DREAMS OF NURSES

A French maid to gently draw aside
the velvet so that the rude morning Hght
may not offend oiur eyes too harshly.

The announcement that our perfumed
bath is awaiting our pleasure.

Breakfast served us as we idly open
love-letters in our lacy chiffon morning
robes.

Gold braided ofiBcers at our feet.

A secret hope of meeting the Captain,
who invariably exercises the same fascina-
tion for a woman that an actor doesi

^Me, too," echo the berth holders in
G-i, G-a and G-a.

I68

"THE HAVERSACK"

Of Private O. Pinion

If those colored boys are as pious as
their camp-meeting songs, they certainly
are holy soldiers.

Listen when the band plays " Madalon. "
Learn to whistle it. It's the French
equivalent for "Over There" and "Tip-
perary."

No beers.
No cheers,
Nothing but jeers.
For the engineers.

But, at that, we don't envy the Ambu
Lancers. It must be fierce to live with
invalids. We've had our fill of it this
voyage.

There is one nice thing about being a
Field Clerk: you have the privil^e of re-
signing and enlisting as a private.

The belly-achers who moan about face
masks, crowded quarters, et cet, ought
to be put on one of those smaller ships in
a choppy sea. Then they'd have some-
thing to belly-ache about.

SEE NEW ORDER D DECK BULLETIN

How wdcome must have been the news
that life belts might be carried imder the
arm or k^t dose at hand to those who
had a Sam Browne belt tucked away in
their locker.

Not a few officers were observed wear-
ing the Sam Browne bdt with the O. D.
shirt.

It is suggested that those desiring per-
mission to wear the Belt with bathrobe
submit their names to Troop Headquart-
ers so that arrangements may be made to
have shoulder loops sewed on bathrobes.

K(WSBf\mW8J0\

-' — — — ,^J5J2Zr

!#«»

Goalie

THE HATCHET

Published On The High SeM

Vol.7

Sunday, October 6, 1918

No. 6

H^ttnliap tEliotislitt

*<Rations For Overseas"

«The kingdoin of heaven is as a man
traveling Into a far country."

Next Sunday our feet may tread on for-
eign soil, many of tis f or the first time.

''We are joomeying unto the ^ace the
Lord said, I will give unto yon."

May our iives ring true to our purpose
and our mission

''Behold, I send an Angel before you
to keep you In the way and to bring you
unto the fdace which I have appointed."

May our "Guiding ^irit" not lack for
earnest followers.

"But ye are a chosen generatioa, a
royal priesthood, an holy nation."

One and all, let us prove worthy of be-
ing sent as a "Choeen Generation" and
"An Holy Naticm."

How useless for us to cross this water
unless we carry purposes and ideals with-
in ourselves to replace those we go to
help stamp out!

God grant that this voyage we are tak-
ing together may enrich us in His service
and that He may always find us ready at
HiscalL

Qumlain B.,
U. S. Army.

FRANCS WILL DBMAIID REPARA-
TION FOR HUN WANTONNESS.

PARIS, Oct. 6.— The French Govern-
ment has issued solemn warning to Ger-
many and her allies that the devastation
of French territory from which they re-
treat will be punished inexorably. The
warning says that the German people will
in time bear the consequences and he
who ordered the devastations will be held
responsible morally, penally and pecun-
iarily.

CROPS OREATL7 INCREASED

DALLAS. Texas, Oct. 6. — ^A heavy rain-
fall over a large area has made the agri-
cultural outlook the best for months an-
nounces the Eleventh Federal Reserve
District in a sununarv report. Tlie pea-
nut crop is exceptionally large.

ATTACK RESUMED

WEST OF MEUSE

French-Americans Take New Vil-
lages

By Rftdio to Tke HiUchtt

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, — General
Pershing's report for yesterday follows:
"This morning the attack was resumed
west of the Meuse. Overcoming a stub-
bom resistance we have advanced our
lines two to five kilometers, carrying hill
Two Htmdred Forty, north of Exermont
and taking from the enemy the villages
of Gesnes, Fleville, Chehery and LaForge."

General Pershing's communique for Fri-
day is as follows: "American troops fight-
ing with the French have driven back the
enemy and have taken Mont Blanc and
other positions in Champagne.'*

PARIS, Oct, 6, — The text of the night
official communique follows: "In Chiun-
pagne, French and American troops in
the course of the day completed then- ad-
vances of yesterday. On our left we pushed
our lines four kilometers north of Auberive
and eight kilometers northwest of the
Sonmie as far iis the Aisne river."

BRinSH ADVAN CE NO RTH OF
ST. QUENTIN

LONDON, Oct. 6, — Operations of a
minor character were contmued success-
fully today north of St. Quentin. As the
result of our counter pressure along the
whole front the enemy has begun to with-
draw from the high ground Imown as the
La Terriere, the bend of the canal De La
Court between Le Catelet and Crevecour
on the whole front between tiiese two
res. Our troops are now east of the

The enemy is burning DouaL Over for-
ty - six of our air squadrons vigorously
continued their operations, much valuable
reoonnaisance and photogn^hing being
accomplished.

BIO MUNITIONS EXPLOSION

NEW YORK, Oct. 6.— Blasts at muni-
tion plants at Morgan, New Jers^, caused
great damage for miles around, leaving a
number of villages in shattered condition.
Many workers are dead and a fire is still
raging at the plant.

169

FERDINAND OF BUL-
GARIA HAS ABDICATED

CROWN PRINCE SUCCESSOR

May be Plan of Politicians to Cre-
ate Favorable Impression with
AlUes

BARRINGTON PASSAGE, Oct 6.—
King Ferdinand of Bulgaria abdicated on
Thursday in favor of Crown Prince Boris
who, it is stated, has already assumed of-
fice. Scnnetime ago it was reported that
Ferdinand was sharing largely in the pro-
fits of a syndicate organized in his coun-
try. Bulgaria may also be seddng to
create a favorable impression upon the
AlHes, as her final treatment at a peace
conference will depend considerably up-
on the conduct of her King during the
remainder of the war.

LENS IN RUINS FREED B7 ALLIES

LONDON, Oct. 6.— The Hberated city
of Lens is in ruins and coal mines are
flooded. The allies continue to make
gains on the western front. In the re-
gion north of St. Quentin, British troops
made considerable progress capturing 800
prisoners. Americans have resumed at-
tacks west of the Meuse and have ad-
vanced the line from twenty to fifty kilo-
meters capturing several vfllages. Allied
forces in Serbia have come in contact
with Austria-Hungarians near Vran Jo
in southern Serbia.

GERMANS CLAIM RETREAT UN-
NOTICED BY ENEMY

NORDEICH, Germany, Oct. 6, — The
enemy has obtained a footing in Lesdins
and Marcourt. French and Itanans attack-
ed anew in partial thrusts and carried out
united attaocs against our positions on the
ridge and the declines of Chemin De-
Dames between the Aillette and the Aisne
On the Aisne and Laval front very great
reconnoitering activity took place. East
of Rheims during the night we evacuated
our foremost position oetween Prunay
and St. Marie unnoticed by the enemy and
have taken possession of rearward lines.
Enemy has followed yesterday over to
Prunay. ^

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EDITORIAL

To come to a ftxll realization of what
our transports are doing one needs to
go out on the decks after dark and watch
those slowly moving black bodies just
distinguishable against the sky line.
Darkened, yet giving no sign of the bust-
ling activity within, these giants plod on
steadily and surely, carrying precious
cargoes of men to a field where they may
forget the bitter moments of past life
and build anew; where hope waits for all
— a hope that each may win for himself
his place in the sun. These thoughtful
men, whose future is bounded only by a
great determination, now forget the pres-
ent danger, in full confidence of the re-
sponsibility of their comrades who are
guiding the ship, and give their lives
in their keeping

It may not sound romantic to the less
forttmate who are compelled to remain
at home, but to me, to have experienced
that spectacle, is one of the great things
of life.

TO OUR BOYS.

Dear Boys:

With so many of you aboard it's hard
to know each of you, but we do want to
tell you that we're with yovL to the end of
the big show over there. Unluckily, we
cant take the place of your wives, mothers
and sweethearts but we can try to do the
things that they themselves would do for
you.

Remember, we're with you 'till the
bench breaks.

The Girls on Board.

Blow your own horn; soft music falleth
only upon the ears of those who care to
listen. Hence the contempt of the ship's
buglers who sound 'belay' after the siren.

FRAGMENTS OF A DIARY

1st day out.

Well, this is a great life if you dont
weaken. Ill say that. Fancy having to
climb all these stairs while the elevators
are used for offices. It's a scream. I'd like
to see the fanatic behind these 6 a. m.
drills. A man. 111 bet, who knows nothing
about necessary beauty sleep. Luckily,
we've got these muzzles for such an im-
earthly hour.

2nd Day.

Came on board eaqpecting to rest In-
stead, I must play tag in this Abandon
ship drill game. Each time they move
Frame 120 and I can't find it. It's a
scream. This extraordinary energy seems
peculiar to Navy. Sailors jtunp arotmd
like chickens with their heads off. Al-
ways going somewhere. Constant tramp
of feet from basement to garret. I hear
the Captain lives alone in the garret. No
wonder, all these people around gabbling.
It's a sream.

3rd Day.

My Kingdom for a hair-curl I My
word, these Naval people are queer fish.
Always heard they were so gallant.
Asked one to carry me out rowing.
Wouldn't do it. All these lifeboats lying
idle, too. Probably not sure enough of
his job to take any chance. Poor fellow.
It's a scream.

[Continued tomorrow]

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"THE HAVERSACK"

Of Private O. Pinion

Then Too Know Ton*re Hit

When yo' head begins ter achin'

An' yo' other bones ache too.
An' yo' temperature's er boilin'

An' you'se shivering thru and thru,
When yo' wobbles and yo' flounders,

Jes' like everytime you're drunk.
Den you'se sho got Inflooenza,

An* yo'd better hit yo* bunk.

"Singing soldiers win battles," a great
general said. And when it comes to
singing we doff our over-sea toques to
those colored boys.

Seems like the boys in D - 2 get well
quicker'n the ones in that nice airy hos-
pital on the hurricane deck.

One nice thing about a camp: you don't
have to polish the brass work.

Speaking of nose-guard, thank God our
girls can't see us now.

We have already destroyed one sub,
disabled two more, and three got away.
We have captured an ober-Ueutenant
from one of the subs and he told us in
his Milwaukee English that the Kaiser
admitted the war would be over next
week. We have passed through three
terrible storms with the waves running
sixty feet high. Well, anyway, that's
what censor found in some letters.

So long. See you tomorrow.

*«EYES'»

They haunt me and taunt me, eyes, just
eyes.

Eyes with all hidden below.
Brown eyes, blue eyes, big eyes, wee eyes,

Just everywhere I go.
Their noses — ^well, what are they like?

Are they bltmt or short or long?
Do their chins look as if they could fight?

Do their lips have the lilt of a song?
I look for an answer in those eyes

And I lose my very soul.
What fiend is this who has conjured
these lies

And stranded me on the shoal?
I have no landmarks now to guide.

No strength to resist their curse.
For that blank gap 'neath the eyes at
my side

Ha84nade meloTCttMrwrong nuise!

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Vol.7

Monday, October 7, 1918

No. 7

LOSING GERMANS AGAIN ANGLE FOR PEACE

WIDE RETIREMENT

NOR TH OF RHEIMS

New Front of Twenty Fire Miles
Establ ished in A gonnes

By Rftdio to The HatclieC

NORDDEICH, GERMANY, Oct. 7.—
In continuation of movements begun
at ten minutes past three, night before
last east of Rheims and on both sides
of Suippes, we have also evacuat-
ed our positions at Brimont and Berru
and occupied rearward lines. Enemy
followed in course of day. We stood
in fighting touch with him in the eve-
nmg on Suippes, both sides of road
Rheims-Neuf cdiatel, near Lavannes-Ap-
oye-Pontfaverger and on the Ames.
Between road leading from Somme-Py
towards north and east of Liry, French
and Americans attacked anew with
strong forces. We have after heavy
fights thoroughly maintained our lines.

A glance at the map of the Argonne re-
gion east and north of Rheims shows
plainl;^ that about twen^-five miles of
the Hindenburg line have been evacuated
and a retirement to a depth of seven
miles has taken place to the north.
Rheims is now almost out of range of the
German guns.

This leaves but a short sector of the
entire Hindenburj; line, that in the neigh-
borhood of Chemm de Dames, in Goman
hands From the North Sea to the re-
cently famous St. Mihael salient all the
rest is in the possession of the Allies.

AUSTRU RE NEWS PE ACE DRIVE.

PARIS, Oct. 7. — Austria asks peace
parley based on President Wilson's four-
teen principles. Germany and Txu-key are
to submit similar proposals. The news
has been suppressed in Berlin temporari-
Iv. Vienna'^ latest proposal was sent to
Stockholm for transmission here. It is
generally understood that the offer would
not be accepted while Germans are on
Allied soU. More desperate efforts for ne-
gotiations are expected as Allied troops
approach the German border.

Kaiser, Being Badly Beaten On All Fronts, Begins New

Peace Offensive In Hopes of Saving Crown -Asks

Wilson to Negotiate and Proposes Conditions

NEW CHANCELLO R TR IES OLD TRICKS

Central Powers Now Talk of Freeing Belgimn and Considering Some

of America's Terms, But as Usual Evade Fundamentals -

Allies Will Spurn Offer

FURTHER HUN RETREAT
ON CAMBRAI-LENS FRONT

By Radio to Tho HktGlieC
ST. JOHNS', Newfoundland— Oct. 7.—
The official report states that after vio-
lent fighting in the neighborhood of the
Scarpe we nave captured a number of
machine guns and several hundreds of
German and Austrian prisoners. The
enemy is withdrawing northward in dis-
order. North of the Scarpe our troops
have gained possession of Fresnoy and
are established on the eastern ourslorts of
the Vidlaoe.

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 7.— All signs indi-
cate that a biff retreat is at hand. Many
messages received here indicats that the
Germans are preparing for the immediate
evacuation ot Laon, Lafere, Ribemont
and Cambrai. Towns in this district are
being stripped of everything usable.

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 7.— It is reported
today that the wharves and docks at
Bruges have been set afire and the big
guns removed from Knocke. These and
other moves of the Germans are regarded
as proof of the report of the imminent
retirement on a large scale.

MUNITIONS DISASTER

PERTH AMBOY, N. J. Oct. 7.— Fifty
are dead and one hundred and fifty were

hurt in the shell plant explosion vc
day, New York was put in peril by the
New Jersey disaster. South Amboy was
hard hit. The damage is estimated at
from $15,000,000 to $20,000,000. Fires
are sweeping two thousand seven hundred
acres.

»7I

Peace proposals from Berlin
are now on the way to President
Wilson. They will be presented
through the Swedish Minister.
In the meantime the wireless
press at Norddeich, Germany,
has taken pains to acquaint the
U. S. Naval Press with the sub-
stance of their proposals.

Recent indefinite dispatches concerning a
change in the German Chancellorship
have been confirmed, and it is now estab-
lished that the resignation of Hertling
and his cabinet is a fact. Prince Maxmil-
lan of Baden has been appointed his suc-
cessor. He is represented as a man of un-
usual earnestness and of liberal views of
the world.

At the time this was supposed to be a
new move in a strong peace drive that
the Germans were expected to put forth.
These expectations have proven correct
and this morning's dispatches contain the
definite message^rom Berlin to Washing-
ton, as follows:

Berlin, [Tkansocban Press Trans-
mitted TO President Wilson Thru
Agency Swiss Government] Oct. 6.
The German Government requests the
President of the United States of Amer-
ica to take in hand the restoration of
peace, to inform all United States ci this
request and to invite them to send plen-
ipotentiaries for the purpose of begin-
ning negotiations. It accepts the pro-
gramme presented bv the President of
the United States of America in thf mes-
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HUNS ANGLE FOR PEACE

[Continued from page one.]

sage to Congress of the eighth of Janu-
ary, nineteen hundred eighteen, and In
his later declarations^ especially in the
address of the twenty-seyenth of Sep-
tember, as foundation for peace nego-
tations. In order to prevent further blood
shedding the German Government re-
quests immediate conclusions of general
armiestice on land and water and in the
air.

BARRINGTON PASSAGE, N.S. Oct. 7—
The Imperial German Chancellor of the
Reichstag today stated that the new Gov-
ernment stood on a just peace regardless
of war situation and that he had sent a
note to President Wilson offering peace
based on the terms of Pre^dent Wilson's
message to Congress, Januanr eight, 1918.
It is reported that Austria Hungary asked
for general n^:otiations for peace on
President Wilson's message to Congress
of United States.

VIBNNA RX7MORS LUDBNDORFFS
FALL.

LONDON: Oct. 7,— A private tel^iam
from Vienna tells of rumors of contem-
plated changes in the German military
command. It is reported there that Luden-
dorff has decided to resign.

PRISONERS CT PAL ESHNB TOTAL
SBVBNTT NINE THOUSAND

LONDON, Oct. 7,— The Palestine ar-
mies captured seventy nine thousand pris-
oners. Eight thousand were taken bv A-
rabians and seventy one thousand by
General Allenby's forces since the com-
mencement of the British operations in
Palestine and Syria according to an offi-
cial statement issued tonight by the War
Office.

AMERICAN SUB-CHASERS ACTIVE

LONDON, Oct! 7.— United States sub-
chasers did well in a recent fight. The
Americans are highly praised for Dvarazxo
attack. A contingent of twelve American
submarine chasers played a brilliant and
novel part in the Ihirazzo engagement.
The Americans definitely sank one sub-
marine and damaged and probably de-
stroyed another.

CHANCELLOR FAILS TO MEET WILSON'S TERMS

Prince Maxmillan, the new German
chancellor, points out the following peace
proposals:

A readiness to take part in a general
league of nations on principle of equal
rights for all, that is, both of the strong
and of the weak.

Solution of the much contested Belgian
question is to be fotmd in the complete
restoration of Belgium, especially in re-
spect to its independence.

A desire that in the Baltic states and
in Lithuania and Poland popular repre-
sentative bodies shall be formed.
QUESTIONS THET EVADE.

Will German dass rule and militarism
continue?

Win the Kaiser still be an absolute
despot with power to make war at will?

Why say nothing of disarmament?

What about reparation as well as restor-
ation for Belgium?

What about Alsace-Lorraine and the
captured people of Russia?

What about the conquered territory
of Serbia, Rumania and Albania?

What about making the world safe for
Democracy?

In President Wilson's speech in New
York, September 27th, the following:
principles were set forth: The issues of
the war, the President said, had been ac-
cepted as facts, and not as any man or
group of men had defined them. These
issues, putting them in the form of ques-
tions were:

Whether any military power should be
suffered to determine the fortunes of
people over whom they have no right to
rule;

Whether strong nations should be free
to wrong the weak;

Whether peoples should be ruled by
arbitrary and irresponsible force or by
their own free will;

VThether there should be a common
standard of right and privil^e for all
nations;

Whether the assertion of right should
be haphazard and by casual alliance or
should there be a common concert to ob-
lige the observance of common rights.

COMMENTS FROM CONTEMPORARIES

New York Tribune: If a league of
nations is to be formed after the war,
Germany will not sit at the head of
Council Board or figure arrogantly as of
yore in proceedings, but will enter it
abased and chastened if she enters it at
aU.

New York Evening Post: Hindenburg
betrays most suspicious anxiety less di-
versive demoralizing tactics of the enemy
break down the loyalty and confidence
of the Germans. He complaines bitter-
ly of leaflets dropped frmn aeroplanes
and thoughtlessly sent home in soldiers
letters. Why this intense dread of these
paper bombs in Germany? It would only
be laughed at if the Germans did the
same, but when the morale is already
breaking, this continual dropping of pro
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paganda from the skies wears it away
dangerously.

£1 Paso Herald:
Are there those of us who will be sordy
disappointed if the AUes accept surrender
of Germany at the Rhine line? Are
there those who would like to see Ger-
many devastated — ^Berlin a heap of ruins?
That would be only partial punishment
for the misery Germany has brought on
the world.

The Hatchet takes this opportunity to
inform the passengers on board that a
"Lost and Pound" bureau has been esta-
blished at the Y. M. C. A. on "D" deck,
and persons finding articles may turn them
in there.

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NO PEACE I

The Kaiser is shouting "KameradI"
again.

The German peace offensive, expected
ever since the tide turned against them
on the Mame last July, is under way.
That is what the news means.

When the brutal soldiery of the War
Lord were running wild over Western
Etirope — ^burning, raping, destroying —
and his eyes were filled with visions of
being a second Caesar, there was no talk
of peace, but only of terrorism and the
shining sword. Not so now. The flower
ci his "world -conquering" armies has
been beaten and put to flight by "the
miserable little army*' of the British, the
war-worn legions of France, and the "un-
trained" Yankee clerks and farmer boys.
And now the Imperial Mountdbank, feel-
ing the crown of his fathers tottering
upon his forehead, cries, "Come, Kam-
erads, let us have peace," — with the un-
spoken proviso, of course, that as soon as
he gets strong enough, we will have war
again.

Not so, Herr HohenzoUem! Years ago
you fooled us with jrour talk of being a
lover of peace. Four years of blood and
tears and a world in anguish have opened
our eyes. God has written, "ITiey who
take the sword shall perish by the sword."
You and your people must suffer as you
have made all the world suffer. It is our
sacked duty to show you that it does not

4th Day.

Nothing but orders on this ship.
Guess the Captain hasn't much else to do.
Although we're out of the Danger Zone
we must always tote these "George" ette
Reefers around with this bucket of water
dangling against our shins. This C^>-
tain of ours is a wise little one. I notice
he takes the easiest course to steer his
boat and avoids climbing that hill on the
right. Maybe new on his job and is tak-
ing no chances. It's a scream.
5th Day.

Great little old idea of feeding us.
Nuts on our table never are cracked, so
we have them every day. Hooverism.
No milk to be had, either. It's a scream.
Some smartie insisted we had a goat in
the cellar for fresh milk. What I like
about the editors here is that they treat
me like an artist and not like piece of
cheese. Speaking of cheese reminds me
of those neat little sqtiares on our table.
Cut so small doubtless, for convenience
of the mice. Caloric stuff. It's a scream.

6th Day.

Another order. Gags to be removed
Between two and four daily. To give
germs fresh air. It's a scream*.

PAY to make war, and we will show you
so that you will remember, and so that
3rour people will remember long after you
are dead and f oigotten

You talk of freeing Belgium, now. Yes,
now that the Allies are freeing Belgium.
You are ready to agree, you say, to Wil-
scni's terms of a square deal for the little
nations. You, the ravisher of Serbia, the
terror of Poland, the murderer of Belgium,
now masquerade as the champion of little
nations! Don't wonder that we sneer at
your hypocrisy. And now, after a year, you
are ready to adopt the Reichstag resolu-
tion of "No annexations, no indemnities."
Unfortunately for you we remember how
you carried out that policy in Russia. Bn-
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"THE HAVERSACK"

Of Private O. Pinion

SURRENDER OR FIGHT!

Richard Lovekce, Uf - to - Dat» *

"I could not love thee, Dear, so much.
Hated I not Germans more."

Reloft Disc o wrt eo BB

There mav be no beer.
But there always is cheer.

And there's many a tear
For the Doughbc^ who fools with the
Engineer.

— Corporal Punishment.

We*re the Kids That Boot the Pynunelda

Pioneers, — that's us.

It means that we dig holes for the mud-
crunchers to fight in. It means that we
are ahead of an army on the watch for
danger, and facilitate their passage: like
Casoirets, we work while they sle^.

Private Pidcen ShoveL

Ho Fish 8t0f7 ]

"What's dem, Mistah Lieutenant?"
queried Pvt. Professor Beasley.

"Those are porpoises."

"What dey eat?"

"They eat little fish, like mullet— like
sardines."

Deep, deep, thought, then, "But, Lieu-
tenant, suh, if dey eats sahdines, how
does dey open de cans?"

Contribs welcome. Make it short, salty,
and snappy. This is your column.

slaved Poland, Ukrainia, and Lithuania
give the living lie to your words. And
think you we have f oigotten Alsace-Lor-
raine?

Ah, wily Wilhdm, vou are just like
your soldiers. They nght well at long
range and ^en they are winning, but
when they are being beaten, and when
they see the glint of the cold steel, they
throw up theu" hands and shout, "Kam-
eradl" It is a trick that does not fool our
soldiers any more. Nor will the Allied
Nations be duped bv your mouthings a-
bout peace. They know you and your
junkers. The only peace that you can ob-
tain will be the peace of absolute and
tmoonditional surrender — in order that
men may once more walk the world free
and unafraid, that again there may be
"Peace on Earth, Good Will to NIen."

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DINNER GIVEN IN
HONOR OF NEW CAP-
TAIN OF THE SHIP

Feast of Wit and Flow of Soul-
Repast, Music and Dancing
^iliven Welcome

The advent of a new Captain is an
•vent of great importance upon a ship
and one that may be marked by a recep-
tion of no mean magnitude. In order
properly to welcome Captain Ward K.
Wortman, the officers of the ship's com-
plement arranged a suitable Itmcheon in
his honor to which the passenger officers
of the army and navy, and the nurses
were invited.

At twelve noon yesterday they assem-
bled in the beautiful officer's messhall
and after Captain Wortman had been
presented all sat down to an excellent
menu.

After cigars and coffee, with a few
well chosen words, the Executive Officer
toasted the Captain's health. He arose
to respond and expressed his appreciation
of the fine hotel over which he had been
placed in command but regretted the
lonely position of his quarters. In the
course of his reassurances that the sub-
marine menace is now a thing of the
past, he was interrupted by the danger
signal and was unfortunately compelled
to forego the remainder of the welcome
prepared for him.

To calm the assembly the Executive
quickly arose and presented with many
"smiles" the worthy suggestion that the
orders of the day include the custom of
greeting everjrone at the first meeting in
the morning. No orders were deemed
necessary concerning the "goodnights."
Other toasts were responded to by the
Commander of Troops and one of the
nurses. The party finally adjourned to
the after part of B deck and enjoyed
several hours of dancing.

The music for the dinner and the dance
was furnished by the ship's ordiestra.

From the beautiful litfle menu folder
which was printed in the Hatchet Office,
it is learned that Captain Ward K. Wort-
man was bom in Indiana, Januaiy 31.
1880. He was appointed to the United
States Naval Academy from Montana.
September 5, 1896 and graduated in 1900,
At the outbreak of the war he served as
a destroyer skipper and went over there
with the first in April, 191 7.

A SUIVDAT WITHOUT SINGINO.

At the Church Services which made
yesterday a rather impressive Sunday ov-
er the ship, no singing was permitted as
measure of precaution against the spread
of the fast dying epidemic. After the
Church Call had been sounded by the
bugler at 9:45 in the morning, well attend-
ed services were held at the hours and
places recently announced in these col-
umns. The army chaplain on board ad-
dressed the assembled officers and nurses
at ten o'clock; the ship's chaplain spoke
to the Engineers on B deck at ten thirty.
The colored soldiers conducted their wor-
ship early in the afternoon at the stem
and about five thirty a very large congre-
gation listened to the army chaplain again
in the main mess hall.

In the evening in the crew's quarters
the sailors gathered in goodly number
where they were deeply inteiested in the
words of Chaplain B. of the Army. He
suggested the following interesting acros-
tic as the marks of a tme AMERICAN:
Ambitious, Manly, Energetic, Righteous,
Idealistic, Clean, Analytic, and Noble.

TONS OF FOOD ARB

SAVED FOR THE ALUBS

PHILADELPHIA. Oct., 5; - Philadd-
phia Federal Food Administration report-
ed hotels, restaurants, and dubs of Penn-
sylvania akme saved since November, 1917
over 992,000 pounds of sugar, 1,668,000
pounds of meat, 1,416,000 pounds of floor.
This is in addition to vast savings made
in homes.

WASHINGTON, Oct.,5,-Reports to the
Fud Administration on increased produ-
ction of high grade bunker coal, essential
to carry soldier's munitions overseas, shows
a big increase over the corresponding per-
iod of last year.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.— All men who
have had any experience in seafaring life
were called upon in a personal appeal by
President Wilson to submit with their
questionnaires a full account of such ex*
perience so that the government may
know where to obtain seaman when their
services are required for the merehant
marine.

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Vol.7

Tuesday, October 8, 1918

No. 8

LAON IN FLAMES
AS FLEEING FOE
ABANDON CITY

Americans Preparing For Big

Assault Against Kriemhild

Line in Rheims Sector

By Radio to TIm HatdiaC

WASfflNGTON, Oct. 8. — Slow but
steady progress is reported at almost every
point along the West front where the
Allies are attacking. The Americans are
advancing between the Argonne and the
Meuse, according to the report from Ber-
lin. The enemy have been caught between
Berthelots Aroy on the west and Gourads
on the left and is retiring northward
in Champagne.

The French have reached the Suippe on
a wide front further east. The Amencans
who are face to face with the Kriemhild
line are evidently preparing for an assault
on powerful positions. The Americans
have been going ahead in the Rheims
sector and today's advance has been far
easier and less costly than usual.

In the region of Laon, this city, which
has been the stronghold and pivot of the
foe's defenses, has been reported on fire
indicating that the Germans are planning
to leave that region. Lille will be evac-
uated in a few days and the retirement
will extend to St. Quentin, where the
French and British are through the Hin-
denburg line.

NORDEICH, Germany, Oct. 8. — The
German headcmarters reports that the
war theatre in Flanders and before Cam-
brai has had a quiet dav. The enemy at-
tacked northeast of Le Catdet and on both
sides of Lesdlns and drove forth in a broad
front north of St. Quentin. On the Somme
the enemy also gained territory at £s-
signy le Petit

New positions were taken up by our
army under the German Crown Prince on
the Aisne and Suippe between Pontavert
and Bazancourt. Battles were raging at
Pontavert, Berry au Bac and on both
sides of the road from Neufchatd to
Bamercourt. Detachments of the enemy
maintained themselves on the north baxuc
of the Suippe.

Between the Argonne and the Meuse
the Americans continued their violent at-
tacks. The center of gravity of their at-
tacks lay on both sides of the road lead-
ing from Charpentry to Romagne.

PEACE wnuTHisr

PBRTH AMB07 EXPLOSION CAUSES

LARGS LOSS O F LIFE AlfD

MUNITIONS.

MORGAN, N. J. Oct. 8.— Steady rain
has exhausted the explosions at the Gil-
lespie plant at Perth Amboy, N. J. The
estimate of the dead is ninety-four, while
property loss exceeds $25,000,000. But
four of the thirteen loading units of the
plant remain standing. All munitions
plants throughout the cotmtry have been
ordered to speed up work following this
great loss.

IMPORTANT BRITISH NAVAL
MISSION IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8.— Sir Eric Ged-
des. First Lord of the Admiralty with a
naval mission arrived in Washington to
discuss certain matters concerning the
naval situation. He is accompanied by
Vice Admiral Duff and other officers and
was met on his arrival in Washington by
Secretary of the Navy Daniels, Admiral
Benson and all Chiefs of Navy Bureaus.
The party limched with the President and
were given a dinner by Secretary and
Mrs. Daniels.

175

WILSON EXPECTED
TO REJECT NEW
PEACE OFFERS

People In No Attitude For Peace

Unta Central Powers

Forget Belligerency

By RmUo to The HatelieC
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8. — The reply
of the United States Government to the
Central Powers' plea for peace is said to
be a rejection although no official actios
has been taken as yet. President WilsoA
received the note this morning through
the Swiss Legation and spent most of the
day going over it. It is generally under-
stood that there will be no conference
started with Germany tmtil she has aban-
doned her belligerency. Immediate consi-
deration of the German and Austrian pro-
posal was demanded by several of the
Senators.

The New York Tribune calls Austriaa
proposal for immediate armistice a sub-
terfuge and precludes any peace negotia-
tions. Austria is ostensibly acting on her
individual initiative, but Germany is very
likely behind her. America is willing to
accept only the unconditional sturender
of the Central Powers, and nothing less is
to be considered; definitions to come only
afterwards.

The New York Herald military observ-
er points out that the enemy is much
hampered by Allies' seizure of the Balkan
communications of the Central Powers to
Turkey, leaving passes thereto only
through Ukraine and the Black Sea;
that it is impossible to strengthen this
communication without weakening French
and Italian fronts.

The New York Times says, regarding
new peace proposal: "Any undertaking
regarding new peace proposal is futile if
Austria IS merdy acting for Germany by
transmitting the proposals and not offer-
ing them for her^. President Wilson's
former answer will not be modified, and
the example of Bulgaria must be fdlowed."

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TO MT SOLDIER

I'm feeling pretty worried over all the
things I hear, of the shrapnel and the
cannons that are roaring round you, dear,
of the Zeppelins and the airplanes and the
snaky submarine. But the worst of all the
things I hear that nearly turn
me green, is the fear of all the dam-
sels you'll be meeting over there, the Par-
isian and the Belgian maids, with their
fascinating air. To be a loyal lover don't
forsake the girl back home, no matter
how they smile on you, don't let your
fancy roam.

Oh, the Prench girls they are pretty and
the nurses they are kind, but do not be a
traitor to the girl you left behind. I know
that you are loyal to the old Red, White
and Blue, and I hope that youll be loyal
to your little sweetheart too.

Against the Hims they spell with "U"
youll hold your own I know, but I fear
you may be ambushed by the Htms you
spell with "O." Stand guard against temp-
tation, don't surrender to their charms, and
wait till you come back before presenting
arms.

Leave the French girls for the French-
men, and the nurses for the Doc's, the
soldier boy in khaki is for the girl who knits
the socks. Though you find the French
girls pretty and the nurses are so kind,
do not be a traitor to the girl you left behind.

SUBMARINE HEROES

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8. — An crplos-
on occurred Saturday on the U. 5. S.
Submarine 0-5 at New York. Ensign
William J. Sharkley was killed and Lt.
Geon;e A. Trevor and Electrician Still in-
jured. One battery was destroyed and
a compartment damaged by fire. The
cause of the explosion is unknown. A
court of inquiry has been appointed.

Oim UNIVERSAL SWEETHEART

FRAGMENTS OF A DIARY

6th Day.

That hateful Army man. Wouldn't let
me shoot off his revolver. More orders
I suppose. It's a scream. If a sub cap-
tain came aboard he'd think he was
among friends, we all look like Turkish
brigands in these outfits. Must muzzle
these military rumors some way, I guess.
What a life! These Naval people are so
stingy with their old ship. Always new
orders. Wonder if that Captain observes
his own orders so carefully? Soft job, his,
up in his garret sticking colored pins in a
paper. It's a scream. Ice cream for ill
patients, I hear. Wish the pen would
slip on that one order. More ORDERS.
To bed at nine. I shall ask to be taken
back at once. This is really too much.
No letters either. A fine postman we've
got. Should be reported to Burleson.

MoreORDERS. Keep off the second and
third story front pontes. Why don't
they put us on another ship if they want
this one for themselves. It's a scream.
Lot's of sailors running around bare-
footed. Guess they're going around
wading if an ORDER don't get here first.
A new one. Mustn't sit on these Georg-
ette reefers. Guess we might be too
comfortable and respond too slowly to
—MOREORDERS. Coined a brand new
expression today about someone rocking
the boat. Now everybody using it. No
chance of being exclusive here, di, what?

I suppose these orders are all right, but
why not one ordering us all to ^eep till
ten a. m. Another one. Victuals on time
or starve. That Army chaperone to the
dining room is as full of orders as an egg is
full of meat. Another good man gone
wrong.

176

"THE HAVERSACK''

Of Private O. Pinion

No wonder Willie is ready to quit. He
must have heard WE were coming.

—The Labor Battalion.

It is hinted that respiratory masks are
not ordered so much to prevent our old
friend " S. I. " as to muzzle military nmior
germs.

Three Hmidred Tears Ago
"You brave heroic minds

Worthy your country's name,
That honor still pursue;

Go and subduel
Whilst the loitering kinds

Liu>k here at home with shame. "
— Michael Drayton, about the year 1615.

Masks and life preservers — no other
chaperons need apply.

It is not necessary to Hooverize on the

Second hand tanks ought to be as
cheap as Fords in a little while when the
war ends.

A strong right arm will be more appre-
icated by the boys than strong feet.

The father of liars took the first cold
bath.

UNFINISHED LDffERICKS

There was a fat Prussian from Posen,
Who in a front trench was dozin/
A Yank with his gun.
Drew a bead on the hun.
And — friends are requested not to send
flowers.

Von Hindenburg talked as he slept.
And moaned, und blubdered and wept,
"Och, der death of me,
Vil does Yankees be,

Undt" — just then an eight-inch ^ell ex-
ploded imder the bed.

A tall Saxon horse grenadier,
Sat down to a big stein of beer,
As he reached out his hand.
He got a command

To retreat — and ten minutes later a budc
private from Oshl^osh lapped up the

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WILSON POINTS OUT TRICKERY IN GERMAN OFFER

ADVANCE LINES IN
ALL WESTERN FRONT

Bdgitti Coast Being Evacuated to Dutch
Border

By Rftdio to The Hatchet

WASHINGTON,Oct.9.--Manyvilla|:e8
and prisoners were taken in the region
of Cambrai. The advance continues in
both this sector and around St. Quentin.
We attacked at daylight under cover of a
heavy rain storm and driving through a
gap m the Hindenburg line we attacked
them in the rear. Advances were also
r«xited on t^ other fronts. Two more
villages were taken by the French in a
drive north and northeast of Rheims and
another advance of about a mile was
made by the Americans pushing north-
ward along the Meuse. They are ap-
proaching the ourskirts of Brieulle Sur
Meuse. which is being battered by our
guns. Powerful Gorman counter attacks
were broken up by Americans in all the
drives in which they are taking part.

AMSTERDAM,Oct.9.— Theevacuation
of the Belgian coast is contintiing says
the telegraph correspondent. The tele-
phone lines from the frontier to the coast
are being taken down and stores at
KnockeTuve miles from the Dutch bor-
der, are being burned.

PARIS, Oct. 9.— An American battahon
which was surrounded by the Germans
in the Argonne forrest, has been rescued.
British and American troops b^an an of-
fensive on a large scale on October eisiith
between St. SuSitin and Cambrai. Cor-
respondents stated that an advance of
from two to three miles was made in a
few hours. ^ ^ ^

NORDEICH, Germany, Oct. 9, — Ger-
man Headquarters reports that north of
the Scarpe the Engli^ attacked on both
sides of Oppy after heavy fire fighting. He
got a footing in Neuvireuil. North of St.
Quentin the English and French contin-
ued their strong attacks. The positions
near and south of Sequehart have re-
mained constant. In the afternoon the
enemy thrust forward in partial attacks
between Bazancourt and Selles with
strong forces on both sides of St. Clement
on the Ames. Local fights occured around
St Etienne, which was taken by us, but
lost, however, again by a oounter attack
of the enemy.

BEIRUT FALLS TO FRENCH-
TURKISH EMPIRE FALLS

Sends Note to Berlin Demanding Full Acceptance, Not Ne-
gotiations, of Allied Terms -Refuses to Discuss Peace Until
Chancellor Clearly States Position of Hun Rulers

AMERICAN PRESS UNANIMOUS IN REFUSAL

England Fears Wily Enemy is Seeking to Betray Cause of World

Demociacy - Even German Propaganda by Ship's Wireless

Admits Proposal is Carefully Camouflaged

By Radio to Thm HalclMt

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, — President
Wilson's answer to Germany's request for
an armistice is the foUowmg communi-
cation to the German Chancellor which
was delivered by Secretary Lansing to the
Swiss Charge d' Affaires this afternoon,
"Before msSdng reply to the request of
the Imperial German Government and in
order that the reply shall be as candid and
straight for^^uxl as the momentous inter-
ests involved require, the President of
the United States deems it necessary to
assure himself of the exact meanixig of
the note of the Imperial Chancellor. Does
the Goman Imperial Chancellor mean
that the German Imperial Government
accepts the terms laid down by the Pres-
ident of the United States in his address
to the Co^ress of the United States on
the eight of January and subsequently
and iSat its object m entering into dis-
cussions would be that they are ready to
agree upon the practical aims of their
application. (Radio interrupted)

CARNAVON,WALES.Oct.8. Wemust
be on our guard lest results of our exert-
ions should be brought to naught by Hun
cajolery. We must not allow ourselves to
be cozened by smooth words out of a vic-
tory which our men had deserved by their
blood and our women by their sons. It
would be foolish to underrate significance
of what had occured and was occuring in
Germany.

By lUdio to TIm HaftdMl

St. Johns Nfld. Oct. 9 — It is officially
reported by the Frencn Senior Naval Offic-
er on the coast of Syria that two French
divisions reentered the port of Beirut on
October seventh. Information has been
received that the Turkish Government
has fallen and that there is great excite-
ment in Constantinople.

LONDON, Oct. 9. — The Turkish cab-
inet resigned today says a dispatch from
Constantinople. A di^tch from Vienna
confirms it.

WAR PARTY BACK OF FBACB MOVE

BERNE, Oct. 8. — The new German
peace move was made on the advice and
approval of the High Command of the
Army, says the Stuttgart Neues Tageblatt
and adds that Germany has decided to
consent to very heavy sacrifices.

WASHGTN, Oct. 8— Building construc-
tion by the War Department this year that
done average yearly by one htmdred and
twenty five oi the largest cities. The cost
of building cantonments, training camps,
etc, in the United States equals two thirds
of the coat of building the Panama CanaL

177

BELMAR, N. J. Oct. 9, — The New

York Tribune reports the comments of

the American press are unanimous in re-

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FRAGMENTS OF A DIARY

7th Day.

Well, the Captain condescended to
come out of his garret today and wolf a
meal ifrith us. Exactly what I thought.
A man grown fat from lack of work.
Had his face washed nicely for the party.
Made half a speech then got stuck, and
rushed away at a pre-arranged signal.
Great stuff. I had more speeches than
food.

One man has got a bug for this
mystic table-rapping stuff. Always at it.
Probably means well. Blushes cutely.
Likes to laugh at his own jokes. Well,
charity begins at home. They left out
two important toasts. To the Ship's Sur-
geon and our editor. I noticed they al-
lowed the chief engineer to sit at the ta-
ble with us. He was'nt a bit grimy.
Guess his Saturday night bath removed
the stains. The landlady laid off Hoover-
izing on nuts today.

Punny little beds these. Got sideboards
like a cradle. They'll unman the Army with
such babystuff. 'Nother side board which
fits a neat little railroad track. Suppose
that's for the babies to play with. Next
they'll have "Nursie" tying us in bed.
It's a scream. Fine orchestra in the eat-
ing parlor. Makes the waiters syncopate
the food in swiftly. The ORDER man
seems to be off duty today. Maybe his
conscience hurts him, I'll bet we get
some hum-dingers tomorrow! Lot of fim
today playing tMf with the ship next door.
We almost caught 'em ^between the hen-
house and the woodshed.

**THE HAVERSACK''

Of Private O. Pinion

Lafayette's men came across in worse
ships than this; they didn't even have a
"Hatchet."

Don't fret about losing your job. There
is still a lot of Fritzies alive.

Nix on the negotiations, Willie. Cut
out the stalling, shadow boxing and hang-
ing on in the clinches. Throw up the
sponge or fight.

The Rhine is the next "prepared" posi-
tion to which the Huns will retire. About
56 B. C. a certain J. Caesar built a bridge
over it and chased the grand-daddies of
the Fritzies back into the tall timber.
We engineers came over to rebuild that
bridge,

Plutocrats pay dozens of doubloons for
sea voyages;
We get ours free.

Half the world is hungry these days;
Not us.

The poilu gets five cents a day;

Our Budt Private gets twen^ times as
much.

Ever see Tommy's uniform, shoes and
chow?
He envies us.

Everybody in Europe eats black bread;
• Except the American soldiers.

Fritz fights to conquer the world;
We fight to set men free.

Low shoes have been tabooed for nur^
ses on deck. One wonders about the con-
tour of ankles behind this order.

PKOPOSEO NEW MASKS
GOOD FOR GAS OH FLUES

WILSON ponrrs out trickery

m GERMAN OFFER

[Continued from first page]
jecting the pact with the Kaiser. "We
must use force without stint limit until
their indecent criminal autocracy is com-
pletely destroyed." The World asks what
prompted the Central Powers to renew
proposals for a negotiated peace so soon.
The answer is that autocracy knows it is
whipped and will continue asking terms
with increased humility. But the coming
peace will not be based on Germany's in-
sincerity and will not boast of Austria
Hungarian duplicity and falsehoods. This
truth regulates the duration of the war.

The German Socialistic organ, The
Voerwaerts, puts its finger on the point
in question when it asks, "What does it
mean when one accepts a certain pro-
gramme for foundation for negotiations? "
* * * It does not mean to make it the
beginning point of a conversation which
is finally to lead fundamentally to quite
other results."

Voerwarts demands finally from the
German Government that it take Wilson's
program as a whole. On this account,
the new course in Germany would give
up every diplomatic ambiguity and allow
it to be recognized that the new Gennany
is ready in complete sincerity to cooperate
in building up a new worid.

That such a comment should appear in
the German Press infers that even among
them there is a fear that Wilson's pix>-
gramme may not be accepted as a whole
and in good faith.

EVEN HUNDRED VESSELS COM-
PLETED IN U. S. IN SEPTEMBER

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10. — The Bureau
of Navi|ation announced that forty six
steel and fifty four wooden seagoing ves-
sels aggregatmg 301,433 gross tons were
completed in United States shipyards dur-
ing September. The total tonnage built
m September was greater than the whole
fiscal year 1915. During the nine months
ending September thirtieth. United
States built a total of 1,357 seagoing and
non seagoing vessels aggravating 1,722,730
gross tons.

If anything happens, keep quiet and
obey orders. You'll have several hours
to get off. The longer we stay on, the
better our chances are. Take it easy af-
ter we reach our stations.

178

CAPTAIN WARD K. WORTMAN
Commanding the George Washington from September 29, 1918, to
October 26, 1918, was bom in Indiana, January 31, 1880, appointed to
the Naval Academy, September 5, 1896, and commissioned Captain,
July, 1918.

A destroyer officer of experience, he had command of one of the first
six destroyers which sailed for "over there" in April, 1917, and which
were '* Ready now, sir," when the British Admiral asked the flotilla
commander on the day of their arrival "How soon will you be ready for
sea?"

Over 60,000 miles in the "war zone" in command of destroyers were
to Captain Wortman's credit before he added some more miles on the
George Washington,

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GERMAN RADIO NOTES
INDICATE CONFUSION

Uotigaed Dlspatchei In Their Camptlcn

of Propaganda Are Coft-

tradlctoxy.

By KAdio to The HatehM

dome new form of organization for the
Reichstag has recently been worked out
by the master minds of German strategy.
They now call it a legislative instead of
an advisory body, and by such a simple
snapping of fingers declare that there is
now a poptdar government — ^a democracy
in the fullest sense that President WUaoa
uses the word.

But the Kaiser, Ludendorff , Hindenburg
and the Junker class are still in existence.
They are the ones who have directed the
treacherous policies of the Central Pow-
ers for the past generation with such
subtlety and completeness. They have
at no time openly expressed themselves
for peace. But to the Allied nations who
have had to deal with their unholy and
secret machinations, it is inconceivable
that the new, so called popular gov-
ernment, "The New Germany", as they
so cleverly phrase it, is but a puppet show,
in which they are still the ones who are
pulling the strings and over which they
still have the power of life or death.

Before an enlightened world can be
convinced of the sincerity of any pro-
posal arising in Germany it will be neces-
sary for their "New" Government to
show beyond a shadow of a doubt that
they have repudiated absolutely the for-
mer leaders who have been so complete-
ly without principle in their dealings with
others. This has not been done. It in-
volves a political revolution arising upon
the initiative of the German people, not
a mere revision of governmental stage
scenery.

In tiie meantime they try to confuse a
world which has had and still has but a
single aim, by filling the air with a wire-
less pr(^)0ganda so patently full of oon-

ORDER

Beginning at 6KX) a. m. Friday and
tmtil further orders, all persons must
remain fully dressed and must have
lifebelts and filled canteens with them
at all times.

Visiting between passengers and
naval ofiBcers is prohibited. The
latter are to be either at or near
their stations or in their rooms. AH
persons are to remain on deck as
much as practicable, and each one is
to consider himself a lookout and re-
port anything and everything through
the nearest lookout station at once.
No precaution is too small to be omit-
ted and no report is too triviaL

Safety first, last and all the time de-
pends on the keenness of the look-
outs.

Captain U. S. Navy,
Commanding.

fusing statements as to be incomprehen-
sible.

In this morning's dispatches dated
from Nordddch, Germany, is found with
much reitteration "Armistice is possible."
At another place it declares, "The belief
prevails that the determination to destroy
us is not yet broken. Germany will not
yield to a frightful life forced upon it."
And again, "The semi-official Times Tele-
graph hastens to reject Germany's peace
proposition — end gives expression to
Clemenceau's view." [Ed. Note, This
has not been received, but it is not hard
to imagine what it is.]

Within Germany itself the Kodnische
Zeitung thinks it sees certain differences
between the German programme and
that of ^^Ison, while the Norddeiche All-
gemeine Zeitung feds that the German
Government and the majority of the
Rdchsti^ have accepted the whole Wil-
son programme witiiout exception and
limitation as a foundation for peace.

In view of the foregoing an armistice
by which Germany can save her face is
not as easy as she makes out.

179

ALL ASIATIC TUREIEY
UNDER ALLIED HANDS

FaU of Beirut Insiirea a Good Sea BtM
For Future Operattooi In
That Vldnily.

By Eidio to The HfttdMl

CARNAVON, Wales, Oct. 10.— The
liberation of a great part of Beirut as a
result of the operations of the British,
French and American forces will prove
to be a political blow to Turkey.
Bven the happenings in the past few
days one may wdl imagine will have a
speedy effect in compelling the Turks to
reach some sort of a decision. By these
recent operation in Palestine we have com-
pleted our control of the whole Palestine
railway system and obtained possession
of a good sea base for an advance into
Assyria.

'Die Manchester Guardian says : "There
is little prospect of General AUenby
meeting with serious opposition now on
his way to Alleppo, tho it is just possible
that the Turkish government may fore-
stall him by making a complete sur-
render.

The new cabinet leader is bdieved to
be friendly to the Entente and has always
treated Armenians wdl. He is not in
the same degree under Germany's influ-
ence as are the statesmen in Constantin-
ople, who are threatened by German
guns.

ORIBirr AIDS SHIP PROGRAM

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10,— The Orient
has b^rim ttiming out ships for United
States. Japan has delivered the first con-
tracted ship to the United States shipping
board was annotmced today. September
production broke all records with seventy
four ocean going ships from the yards of
the shipping board. All the vessels built
during tne month sent the total to one
hundred. In Chinese yards to which con-
tracts have been let for twdve dght-
thousand-ton ships, work is ahead of the
schedules, according to advices recdved
by the shipping board. Chinese laborers
have announced they were out to set a
reccnxl for their own nation.

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TO THE MOTHERS BACK HOME.

Dear Mothers:

I am aboard this ship
with your sons and I want to tell you
what fine boys they are— every one
of them. You may not know it but
there isn't a sn^eat deal of privacy on a
troopship and women have a way of
turning up at tmexpected comers, but
never yet have I heard one word that
was ugly or improper. And this is saying
a great deal with so many men around.
I'm thinking you'd be mighty proud of
your boys if you could see how polite
they are too. Their nice maimers reflect
much credit on the fine mothers who
are making Victory possible for
America.

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FRAGMENTS OF A DIART

Well, this is the limit. I hear we've got
a nosey fellow aboard who reads all pax
letters. Nice stuff, that. Burleson is a
queer man to let such things g[o on. Went
to the Officers Canteen for hairpins. Out
of stock at present. Certainty a down-at
the-heel ship. There was a buthday cake
at the Officer's table. All trimmed up like
a Christmas tree, they give nice 'ittfe ba-
by boys. I didn't get any. Down with
Autocracy! These ships next door are
kicking up an awful dust in our quarter.
Enough to make a self-respecting street-
cleaner despair.

Got in an awful mess yesterday. One
of the ship bosses had all the Naval offi-
cers lined up in a comer to get or

praise (according to his mood of the mo-
ment) and I broke up the party with a ques-
tion. I didn't know it was a serious busi-
ness. I saw the boss strutting around like
a pouter pidgeon and just Uiought they
were playmg at war, like kids. I pretended
to be very sorry etc., Got away with it.
You know me, Al.

"THE HAVERSACK''

Of Private O. Pinion

Judging from the bright yellow moss
we have been seeing in the sea, we must
be near the Canary Islands. — ^F. S. N.

Buck Private — ^What's that foremast
flag with the five o' dubs mean?

Salty Gob— Why that's the old man
challenging these lime-juice skippers to a
hand of pinochle.

Perhaps the readers of The Hatchet
wonder why the Engineers are so cocky
about who they are; Mr. Kipling points
out that cavalry and artillery move on
the ground prepared by the Engineers,
and the infantry attacks in the breech
prepared by the Engineers. There's only
one corps that's perfect — ^that's us, the
Engineers.

Premier Clemenceau's reply to Ger-
many's offensive peace was hot stuff.
His "French " must have been too bad to
get by the censor who was probably a
chaplain.

New camouflage:
Peace.

Crown Prince of

By Radio to the Hatchet from Germany,
—Castles on der Rhein— all "For Rent"
— mit no fakers getten. Kaiser tinks a
nice long wacation zu gehen. C. Prince
tired too. Mean Yanks make him sehr
qvicken zu speeden. Anyvay we iss some
runners. Betting iss now zwei to ein ve
can peat dos allies to der Rhein. Already
ve got a good start.

Better get busy on those letters home!
The Censor man says that the mail bag
will close at one p. m., Saturday. The
next chance to mail letters or The
Hatchet will be in France.

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Vol.7

Friday, October n, 1918

No. II

CAMBRAI AND ST. QUENTIN FALL TO ALLIED ARMIES

WILSON'S "NO'' FINDS
ECHO IN ALLIED PRESS

Only Peace Possible Based <m Gennan
Acknowledgement of Defeat

Bj Eidio to The HatclMt

CARNAVON, WALES, Oct., 10,-
" Among the consequences of the ac-
knowledgement of President Wilson's pos-
ition none would be more striking tnan
the effect of his unswerving devotion to
the cause of Russia. Neither enemy sug-
gtttion nor smooth counsels of compro-
mise can cause him to swerve from his
splendid condpption that the treatment
aocorded Russia by her enemy will be the
act of their good will."

The Daily Telegraph says ** It should be
made perfectly clear to the German Gov-
ernment that the Allies will not tolerate
any attempts at bluff. If Germany wants
an armistice she will have to sue for it
in the position of a belligerent who has
fought and lost. True, she has allies, but
she win derive no strength nor succor
from them. Turkey is already a dissolv-
ing view. Austria is broken and on her
knees. And to his knees also must come
the crowned braggaat of Berlin. Justice
and memory of our dead demand to live."
The Morning Post says: "President
Wilson has given the temper of his own
people and also of Allies rightly in refusing
to come to any terms with an enemy still
upon foreign and beloved soil, still sur-
rotmded by the smoking Prance of his bar-
barism, still boasting that he is under arms
still unrepentant of his crimes. Not that
the Allies who know Germany look for
any guarantee of future peace in a change
of heart. They see the guarantee rath-
er in diminution of Germany's power for
war and that diminution can best be se-
cured hrst by her defeat in the field and then
by the transfer of Alsace Lorraine and the
Polish territories to their rightful owners
That and appropriate indemnities is the
sort of guarantee which cannot be feigned
and does not admit of repentance."
The Daily News says " Prince Max is under
no illusion as to the personality of the man
with whom he is dealing and is well aware
that any other answer than "yes" will be
given the value of plain "no " and the war
win follow its course accordingly."

British - Americans Capture Cities in Great Drive to Point
Fifteen Miles Back of Hindenburg Line -Eleven Thou-
sand Prisoners and Two Hundred Guns Taken

GREATEST PITCHED BATTLE OF WAR

Many Villages liberated - Thousands of Civilians Freed -Pftifal

Conditioiis Found - Cambnd Reduced to Ruins - Enemy

Con^iletefy Disorganized and Put to Rout

EMANCn>ATED TOWNS
WELCOME SAVIOURS

By Radio to The Hatchot

Later messages from war correspond-
ents state that successive explosions have
been taking place in Cambrai whidi have
pmctically reduced the town to ruins.
When the British entered the town fires
were burning steadily and soldiers did
their best to extinguish tiie flames.

Perdval Phillips writes "Since no shell
marks can be found anjrwhere in the
town it is plain that the conflagrations
had not been caused by the British artil-
lery. The town's streets happily are
intact and the houses are still habitable,
tho showing every sign of having been
plimdered. Crockery and chairs, even
pictures, remain in dust covered rooms.
There are mirrors on the walls and im-
broken windows screened by torn cur-
tains. Some of the weU kept gardens
with their neat flower beds and carefully
pruned trees look as though the owners
nad only just left them. Many factory
buildings arotmd the town have been
systematically stripped of their madhin-
ery, for the Hims determined to cripple
French industries and Cambrai is one of
the important manufacturing centres of
the north.

Describing the release of civilians from
captured viUages, Phillips says, "As they
approached Salvigny about a mile to the
northeast, our troops saw people waving
bits of cloth and making earnest gestures.
At first they were thought to be Germans
[Continued on page two] I

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By Radio to The HatdMt

CARNAVON, Wales, Oct. 11—
Tuesday's battle was one of the
greatest pitched battles of the
war and it ended in a complete
victory for the Allies - so com-
plete that the Germans between
Cambria and St. Quenton, both
places now ours, were yesterday
in full retreat, incapable of offer-
ing any serious resistance to our
advance. They must have thrown
into the battle more than twenty
divisions - one hundred and twen-
ty thousand bayonets - and tiiey
lost eleven thousand prisoners
and two himdred guns. ^

That imder our pressure of these last
few weeks they were planning to fall back
here, makes no difference. It is ^x>bable
that if we had not struck on Tuesday
they could soon have been slipping away.
As it is we caught eleven thousand enemy,
killed many more and drove them back
before their preparations were complete.
At many villages fires are burning and he
is doing what destructive work he can
but the country which we have this
morning over-run, he has had no time to
destroy and hamlets have fallen into our
hands intact. We have released many
hundreds and probably thousands of
French civilians. Five hundred have been
rescued from the village of Serain.

The following message has been ad-
dressed by the Prime Minister Qemen-
[Continued on page two]

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LAST CHANCE TO COME IN

Owing to an error in computing the
aaount of Liberty Bonds of the Fourth
Liberty Loan to be resenred by the Nayy
Liberty Loan Officer for this ship, the
amount resenred is $4550. more than the
allotments and cash applications now on
ffle. In other words, 146,200. worth of
bonds was asked for, while the applica-
tions recelyed total only $41,650. There
is, therefore, still an opportunity for a
limited number of subscriptions, and any
officers or men of the ship's company de-
siring to take advantage of this oppor-
ttmity will please notify the Supply Of-
ficer before Stmday, October 13tlL

With BhMliea to Cotaridfa
It is an Ancient Mariner,

And he stoppeth one of three.
'By thy golden braid and glittering eye,

'Now wherefore stopp'st thou me?"
'Thy mouth is free and thy canteen,

'Wherever can it be?
'Thy coat of cork cannot be seen,

'And covereth not thee.'
^ 'Hold off! Unhand me, gold-braid Loon I'

'This is a ship,' quoth he,
'And we may meet a sub right soon,

'And sixik beneath the sea.'

When rang the bell and the siren screamed

And we trooped up on deck,
Glad was I for my coat of cork.

And canteen 'roimd my neck.
He prayeth best who knoweth best,

That all things great and small.
He has obeyed the least behest
^ He fears no siren's calL

<>M'h^

VBAOMSNTS OF A DIART

9th day I wish that

I could buy some face powder? Funny
they don't have a shop or two for us wo-
men. I want to have a hat trixnmed. No
consideration for us at all. Big fat man
runs a little store on the front floor —
ust a counter. He dont sell, he gives.
That's the trouble. Never cet what we
want. I offered to buy today s New York
American. No chance. Getting rusty on
his stodk. Ought to be fired.

I've looked high and low for a hair-
dresser. Want to get a permanent wave.
Salt water very annoying. One sailor has
got the right idea. No florist aboard and
nothing but water on this trip, so he car-
ries a bimch of flowers tatooed on his
arm. Gosh, it must keep the tailor bu^
pressing all these thousands of suits. I'U
Set the latmdress gets a big rake-off when
troops are aboard, too. Tomorrow I must
htmt for the shoe-shining parlor.

Yestcaxlay the Captain gave us a guess-
ing party. Kept spuming his boat like a
tcm. Everybooy had to guess what for.
AU answers are to be turned in to the
Captain in his garret, I understand.
lOtiiday

Heaps of games for our amusement.
"Postoffice" (after sundown) seems to be
the most poptdur. Then there's the illtmi-
inated wnst watch game. Very fascinat-
ing. Makes one fed a bit foolish if one
is caught at it though. Heard one girl
singing softly, " If he can fight like he can
love." Wonder what she meant? Not
enough fighting in Europe, the men out in
the mmt yard must fight — in soft thick
mittens — ^like women. They look silly
sparring back and forth like chickens,
rm going to tip off one chap to hit below
the belt. That'll cure them. Leave it to
a woman to settle the matter. I'm get-
ting tired of this trip now.
x8a

CAMBRAI AND ST.

QUBNTIN FALL

(Continued from first page)
ceau to Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig
"I iust heard from. Marshal Poch of the
brilliant victoiy won over the Germans
by the First, Third and Fourth Armies and
I wish to express to yourself and to Gen-
eral Byng and General Rawlinson and all
officers and men tmder your command
my sincerest congra^ilations on the great
and significant success whidi the British
army with their American brothers in
arms have gained during the past few
days. The courage and tenacity with
^n^ch the troops of the empire, after
withstanding the terrific enemy onslaughts
of the spring of this year, have again re-
sumed the offensive with sudi decisive
results, is a great chapter in our mili-
tary history.

EMANCIPATBD TOWNS

WELCOME SAVIOUBS

[Continaed from page one]
desiring to surrender, but inspection
through glasses showed that they were
agitated civilians beckoning the British
to approach. Our men were greeted
with tears and laughter as they entered
the village. The same moving ejcperi-
ence awaited them at CauUery. Here
again the residents who had taken shelter
in their cellars for more than a week,
had waited in keen suspense all last
mght for the arrival of the British army.
When the last German had disappeared
the men came up from the caves and
went to the edge ci the village. Our low
flying aeroplanes noted them in the grey
dawn waving their hands imploringly
and sent back the message that they
were awaiting their deliverance.

Five hundred inhabitants of Serain
were rescued yesterday morning when
the Lancashire territorials entered the
village. I found them this morning in a
ruined camp amid trenches which were
the front line only a few days ago. Still
dazed bv their unexpected rescue and the
trials they have undergone, they were
happy — pathetically happy. They lived
for eight days and nights in their cellars
hearing the battle draw near fearing they
would be killed in the struggle for the
ossession of the village but comforted
and encouraged by their priest who
marched with them through the German
bombardments when they were free.
The German town major made a white
flag out of a sheet, put a red cross on it
and hoisted it on the spire of the church
to proclaim the presence of civilians. He
observed that if the English were really
a civilized people they would respect it.
An hour after the British entered Serain,
the Germans btt^an bombarding the vil-
lage and five civilians were killeo."

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V0L7

Somewhere In France

No. 12

AMERICAN OVERSEAS
FORCE NOW^^JTUMBERS
TWO MILLION MEN

Air Service and Heavy ArtDlery

Undergo Tremendous

Increase

By lUAo to Tk« Hiitcb«e.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 — There are
now 1,840,000 American soldiers overseas,
members of the House Military Affairs
Committee were informed today at their
customary Friday conference with the
War Department. There were also two
hundred and thirty-four de Haviland
planes turned out during the past week.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.— Congress has
just been asked to increase by one billion
one hundred million dollars tnt appropri-
ation for heavy cannon. The enemv is
being driven back and this is the best
time to increase our pressure.

FIFTBBN HUNDRBD AMERICANS
PRISONERS.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 11. — It was offi-
daUy announced today that one thousand
four hundred and eighty American sol-
diers are German prisoners, with two
hundred and twenty civilians interned
and sixty-one sailors mtemed at Constan-
tinople. It is estimated that over fifty
thousand German soldiers are held by the
Americans outside of the very large num-
ber of civilians interned here.

SHORT REPLT DESIRED TO

GERMAN PEACE OFFER

The New York Herald says that the
communication of President Wilson to
the Imperial Chancellor was tmquestion-
ably disappointmg to American public
sentiment. His inquiry may have shown
good diplomacy, but as Secretary Lansing
declared, the real majority of the Ameri-
can people, especially the two million over
there, wanted a four word rep^X* ^^^ ^^
inquiry. Probably President Wilson's aim
was to cut the ^ssibility of the German
Chancellor captalizing his insincerity
towards the German people by teUing
them that it wiU ever be useless to ask
for peaoe on President Wilson's own

THE COMD'G OFFICERS

To the Passengers: —

As we near the end of this vojrage I
wish to express my appreciation of the
splendid way in which you have all as-
sisted us. An epidemic is serious any
place but on board ship it is not only
serious but also disheartening. The
crowded living spaces and the lack of
means for complete isolation made the
problem one of enormous difficulty. It
could only be overcome by complete co-
ordination and cooperation of all on
board. This happily has been the case.

To make room for the sick, men have
been moved to the decks and have made
the change without grumbling. The
Aimy — ^line and staff and espedally the
medical staff — has assisted to the utmost
the surgeon of the ship and his assistants
and we have been blessed with the pres-
ence of more than a hundred nurses. I
wish to thank the medical staff of both
the Army and Navy who worked so inde-
f atigably for the side

Despite this handicap, the work of the
army passengers has been excellent. The
reports I have received concerning look-
outSL guards, sanitation, etc., nave since
the niit day been uniformly excellent and
I must congratulate the chief lookout
officer, commanding officer of troops,
chief police officer, chief berthing space
ofiicer, chief guard officer, sanitation of-
ficer and their assistants on the way they
have performed their unaccustomed du-
ties.

I wish you all "good luck" and hope
that on our safe return I may agam
have you all as passengers in a time
when lights are on all night and taps are
never sounded on the promenades.

Captain, U. S. Navy, Commanding.

On behalf of the soldiers and passeng-
ers on board I wish to say a word of
thanks to our good friends of the navy
who have done so much to make our trip
a pleasant and safe one. For many of us
this venture across the Atlantic has been
the first of its kind and I think I am safe
in saying that if all trips across the ocean
could be made in such good company, we
woud like to take many more.

Rarely has it been our pleasure to be
treated with the courtesy and hospitality
which the ship's officers and crew have
uniformly shown toward their passengers.
We thoroughly appreciate it and if they
ever ask us to come again we will be d^

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SEVEN-MILE ADVANCE
ALONG A FRONT OP
TWENTY-FIVE MILES

Latest Reports Ftom Genxumy

Place New line Fourteen Miles

From the Belgian Border

By lUdfo I* Tk« HsIelMt.

NORDEICH, GERMANY, Oct. 11.—
German Headouarters report that in the
Western war tneatre southwest of Douai
the enemy attacked Tortequenne in the
sector south of the Scarpe. On the battle
front east of St. Quentm strong attacks
of the enemy against our new positions
and advanceid troops in the foreground
have broken down.

(Escplanatory note: These new positions
are seven miles further towards Berlin
than the one mentioned in yesterday's
reports.)

Last evening the enemy stood about in
the line passing from Naves through St.
Vaast over the heights of Solesmes thence
south by St. Souplet, Vaux - Andigny,
Aisonville, to the west bank of the Oise
between Origny and La Perre.

The territory included on the allies side
of this line is one of the \sLTgest areas
that has been taken by any side in any
battle of the war. The village of Soles-
mes is about twelve miles directly east of
Cambnd on the north while Origny is a-
bout as far west of St. Quentin on the
south. Between Solesmes and Origny
there now extends a front of twenty-five
miles. The r^:ained territory therefore
in the latest wonderful drive of General
Haig's British - Americans has regained
the territory of three hundred sc^uare
miles. The new line now runs within
a scant fourteen miles from the Belgian
border and no stonghold of importance
may be found between them.

lighted. We trust that before long the
opportunity may 'present itself for us in
some measure to repay their many kind
attentions.

I cannot say good-bye without a word
of commendation for cdl those officers,
enlisted men and women, who have, un-
der the peculiar conditions which have
existed, worked so faithfully and conscien-
tiously at their allotted t^ks. The fact
that the voyage is terminating as it is, is
due to their tireless ^orts and they
should always feel well repaid in looking
back on work well done. j I r>

Jigitized Major, Cavahy, IV^
Troop Commaode^i

THE HATCHET

•nv* CnaM TaB A Lto"

f|l Established Fdmiary— 1918 ffp

A DAILY^NBWSPAPER
On the Way to France

Published on tht high sesi: dtftribnted free to
•n members of 8hq>'s crew and troops aboeid ship;
may be encl osed in soldiers' meiL

PobUshed by a board of editon of Army end
NaTy olBcbrs; printed in the ship's printing office
by a force of Army and Navy printers; distribated
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address. The Hat-

EDITORIAL

Ye EDS now yield their mightier pen
for their tnisty swords as they too bid
farewell to the scattering public who have
read this volume of The Hatchet, Have
we appeared at times too caustic to some?
Have we offended with nonsense of word
or picture? Pardonnez-nous! It is our
hope that these efforts have contributed
to the general good spirits of all more than
they nave detracted from any day's
pleasure of a few.

However much we may differ about
that "Labor" Battalion, the office hours
of field clerks, the "General" appearance of
Second Lieutenants in Sam Brownes or
the question of "orders" as presented in
the Diary, we are beyond the possibility
of a doubt absolutely united in our deter-
mination to inform Berlin that there can
be no peace but an incontestably settled
one.

tfnbot

It was announced that the mail bag
would be closed at one o'clock on Satur-
day afternoon but otir fine-hearted board
of censors have agreed that it may re-
main ope n unt il five o'clock for Hatchets
only. No WRITTEN letters need apply.
But read this issue at once and slip it in.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Some of those who embarked with
us in America will go forward with us
to France only in spirit. Our passage
through these thousands of watery
miles has been purchased at the cost
of the life of comrades. At eleven
o'clock on Stmday morning or when-
ever Church call is sounded, a service
will be held in the main Mess hall,
E 3, as a memorial for those who
have left our ranks.

It would be interesting to have a com-
posite picture c^ the thoughts which flash
through the minds of our soldiers as they
embark on their great adventure. Ck
course these include recollections of the
hon\^ they are leaving and more or
less definite ideas about the service in
Prance they are bound for; but the navy
transport life is a mystery up to the last
minute. Many expect it to be a lasy life
of comfort such as they have read about.

As soon as the troops get on board,
however, they are given a speedy and
rude introduction to their new environ-
ment. They are crowded into berthing
spaces apparently deep down in the ship,
and at nrst they find it very confusing
with the strange nomenclature and the
tangle of hatchways, ladders and corrid-
ors to be followed in going from their
bunks to their mess rooms and to the
weather decks. Also the numerous anti-
submarine restrictions puzzle and fret
them. All this is unpleasant enough at
best, but this trip, by reason of an addi-
tional complication, has been an unusual-
ly hard one, even in these days when
ocean travel is beset with difficulties.

With the troops a subtle enemy, Span-
ish Influenza, entered the ship. Although
much was accomplished in the efforts
made to search out and put ashore all
suspects before sailing, th^ were so well
disguised and scatt^^ed throughout the
ship that quite a few remained on board
and the numerous admissions to the sick
list during the first few days caused con-
siderable anxiety. The situation was grave:
the Captain hdd a consultation: careful
plans to combat the epidemic were
drawn and perfected. Unfortunately con*
ditions were against us. But under the
scientific guidance of the Medical Depart-
ment a vigorous and concerted attack
was instituted and maintained. Thanks
to hearty cooperation between the Army

and Navy, and most of all, thanks to mo-
rale, this insidious foe was first checked*
then driven to retreat, and finaUv routed.

This, in brief, is the history cl the first
campaign of the troops on board, and it
augurs well for their future. To be sure
we have had casualties. The Grim
Rei^>er has stalked amongst us, and it
is sad that lives should be lost even
before reaching the shores of France.
But to our fallen all honor is due exactly
as though they had died by German
bullets. Those at home will know and
realize that these lives were given
just as truly for the honor and protection
of our country as the ones saoificed on
the battlefields of France.

In connection with the campaign spe-
cial mention should be made of a certain
unit on board. It is proverbial that in
time of sickness or distress moifolk in-
stinctively turn to womenfolk for help
and comfort. On this voyage we were
fortunate to have nurses with us, and
particularly fortunate to have these par-
tictdar nurses. Their devotion to duty
has set an example to us alL In gratitude
and admiration we thank them. Our
heartfelt best wishes accompany them in
their future service.

It is repetition now to speak of the
cordial relations which exist between the
Army and Navy, grounded as they are in
mutual respect and confidence; but under
the circumstances of this voyage a per-
sonal touch has been given to these wCdch
cannot be expressed. We feel that we
have fought shotdder to shoulder with
our Army comrades, and are proud of
the association.

We shall watch your course with inter-
est and if your successes keep pace with
our good wishes you will eat Thanksgiv-
ing dinner at the Rhine.

Commander U. S. Navy,

Executive Officer.

THE LAST FRAGMENTS OF THE DIART

I'm getting tired of this trip. No chance
to spend money. Oh, you little old Paris!

Noticed powder on a Naval coat today.
Wasn't gun powder, either. This ship is
like any small town in Maryland. Got
everything but what one wants. The late
magazines have not arrived yet. That
husky "Y' inan tries to excuse it on the
ground that the aeroplanes are delayed
in distribution. Then made some awful
ptm about ground and aeroplanes. That
1 should live to laugh at a punl Anyway,
everybody laughs on shipboard, if only at
each o^er.

Now that I'm settled comfortably I
hear we're soon to be put off. More
orders. These naval people want to boss

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the whole world. They invited us out for
a boat-ride and then throw us out. Wdl,
I should worry. I'm like the Irishman
(Mallon, I think it was of the birthday
cake!) I'm never so much at home as
when I'm abroad. It would be a good
joke on the Navy if we tore up our re-
turn tickets and never went back on
their old boat. Well, it will soon be
Good-bye Shipmates, Hello France. This
has heea a wonderful experience (except
for ORDERS). I feel like the darky on
the scaffold whose last words were:
"Ge'mun, this will be a big lesson to me."
If I've said anything I should be sorry
for I'm glad of it andf willing to be for-
given. All good to each of you until —
THE DAY. Peace be with thee.

VOLUME VIII

Major L, Miller Kahn, M. C, of Evacuation Hospital
No. 28, was the only one on the ninth trip of the
George Washington to render esctensive assistance to
the ship's chaplain in "The Hatchet. " A. J. Mtirphy,
of the naval overseas detachment, also aided to some
extent.

On this trip were carried the 16th Infantry Brigade
Headquarters, the 7th Trench Mortar Battalion,
Service Park Unit 448, Base Hospitals 108 and 28
and the October Automatic Replacement Draft.

It should also be noted here that after the previous
trip Captain Ward K. Wortman and the executive
officer Lieut. Cmdr. C. C. Gill, were detached from
the ship to be succeeded by Captain Edward McCauley,
Jr., and Cmdr. P. M. Perkins respectively.

The eighth volume was primarily a news sheet
recounting the exceptional events in the theatres of

war on the days on which the ship was at sea between
October 31st and November 8th. This was the final
trip on which troops were carried to France and
before the last of them had disembarked at Brest the
armistice had been signed on November 11th.

The technical work of this volume was carried on
very smoothly by the ship's printers, assisted by E. G.
Tillman, W. D. Lee, H. McKillips, Wm. Whittle,
P. J. Curran, C. L. Dunning, R. V. Ingram and W. C.
Klapp.

The ship left Brest at 6:30 p. m. November 11th
with nearly five hundred wounded and crippled on
board and homeward bound, showed all lights at sea
for the first time, the seas being free from submarine
danger once more after an interval of nearly four
years. The Statue of Liberty again welcomed the
returning ship on November 19th.

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THE HATCHET

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V0L8

Friday, November i, 19 18

No. I

THE PRIVILEGE OF

THE LAST OVER

For many, if not aU of ns, the sailing
ai this transport from home shores marks
an important moment in our lives.

^th the sudden collapse of the enemy
allies, and peace notes passing freely be-
tween the Central Powers and the United
States, those left behind have had many
fears lest they would not get their chance
for service overseas. The desire to get
abroad is a most natural one. The priv-
ilege to actually sail is one duly appreciat-
ed by those on board — or should be. We
are on our way!

So far as actual fighting is concerned
the war may be over before we land. But
a chance for service, hard and possibly
irksome, will be ours. We will be the last
over and possibly the last back. In the
meantime we will be judged by our ap-
pearance, our discipline, and our state of
preparation to meet the problems that
will come to us.

We are fortunate in being assigned to
this ship. Let us show our appreciation
by doing all we can to make things easier
for our Naval conferees by complying
with orders.

General B.

Troop Commander.

BRITISH-FRBNCH-AMBRICANS

ADVANCE RBSPECnVS FRONTS

LONDON, OCT. 31 - The British have
launched a new attack today east of
Courtrai gaining all objectives and tak-
ing a thousand prisoners, Haig reports
tonight. Unofficial reports say that the
French have launched another big smash
against the foe in Belgium. The Ameri-
cans have taken Bellejoyeuse Farm and
the southern edges of the Bois de Hooes
encountering little machine gun opposi-
tion. On Wednesday sixty-four enemy
planes were destroyed and sixteen driven
down out of control on the western
front.

AUSTRIANS SURRENDER INVADED
LANDS IN ITALY, SERVIA AND POLAND

APFRBCIATION AND GRESTINGS

Before coming to this good ship, I
had heard much about her and all
that I heard was good. Fine things
have been said about the ship's com-
pany. I am glad to find that it is all
true and I am proud to take command.
The Hatchet is capable of many
greater things than cutting down
cherry trees, so we must continue to
ke^ our Hatchet bright and free
from rust.

I take this opportunity to congrat-
ulate Captain Pollock and all of you
for what you have done, and Captain
Wortman for carrying it on. I am
much pleased that it has been passed
on to me.

I hope The Hatchet will help make
our Army brothers feel at home. It's
their paper as well as ours and, like
everything else we have, we are glad
to share it with them.

My message to the Navy men on
board the ship is that I am very
happy to be one of them, and to the
Army men, that we are delighted to
have them with us not only as pas-
sengers but as our shipmates.

Edward McCauley, Jr.,

Captain, U. S. Navy, Commanding.

FOCH'S TSRMS REACHED

BERLIN ON TUESDAT

LONDON, OCT. 31. ~ Marshal Foch's
terms for an armistice arrived in Berlin
on Tuesday night, according to the Vos-
sische Zeittmg of Berlin, says a Copen-
hagen despatch. There is a strict cen-
sorship over the action of the Allied rep-
resentatives in session in Paris but tne
reports in official quarters say that the
preliminaries have been condud^ and
the important discussions are begun.
The scope of their deliberations have not
been made public. Bonar Law made the
trip by air today to join the discussions.
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Turkish -British KiUtary Aniii»-

tice Effective Yesterday

Dardanelles Opened

Bj KAdio to The Hatchtt
LONDON, OCT. 31, — The Austrian
commander on the Italian front has ap-
plied to General Diaz for an armistice,
sajrs the Exchange Telegraph Company.
More than 50,000 Austrians have been
captured by Italians.

It was announced by the Austrian War
Office today that because of their desire
for an armistice and peace, Austrian
troops fighting on Italian soil will evac-
uate the occupied region. It was also
axmoimced that in Serbia they have com-
pleted crossing to the northern bank of
the Danube and that they are marching
rearward to the Save and Drina. [This
may mean the evacuation of Belgrade,
the capital of Serbia]. The Polish Gov-
ernment at Warsaw hss been notified
that the military and civil authority of
occupied territory will be handed over to
them and that Austrian troops will
evacuate immediately.

LONDON, Oct. 31, — The Czecho-
slovaks have repudiated absolutely the
authority of the Austrian Monarchy and
have set up their own State in Bohemia.
A despatch from Zurich states that they
have cut all railways between Berlin and
Vienna via Orderberg and Rodenbach.

WASHINGTON, 0CT.31.— The Presi-
dent has informed the Turkish Govern-
ment that their appeal for an immediate
armistice has been referred to their en-
emies. The following is the text of the
official note transmitted through th»
Spanish Ambassador.

To His Excellency, Senior Don Juan
Rialno Gayangos, Ambassador of Spain.

Department of State, Washington, Oct
31, 1918. Excellency: I did not fail to lay
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EDITORIAL

PEACE AT ANY PRICE is the position
of The Hatchet. We don't care how
heavy a price the Hun will have to pay
for it.

In the mean time the greetings of the
paper are extended to all our new friends
who are going over to collect the Hun
Bill. We want you to be the best little
bunch of collectors in the market.

To this end these columns are filled
with the very latest radio news of events
and conditions in the worlds on either
side of us, and such other articles and
quips as carry on the ship's daily life.

Anyone who can add to the general
good spirits of all through The Hatchet
should turn inliis contributions without
delay. But more especially should officers
who have done literary or newspaper
work, present themselves to assist in its
publication.

Yours to find reimbursement for that
Fourth Liberty Loan somewhere near
Berlin.

FOR ROMAN CATHOLICS

The Chaplain with one of the troop or-
ganizations on board for this trip, is from
the Roman Catholic Church. Hours when
Mass will be celebrated will be announ-
ced later. Room 131, on the starboard
side of "D" deck has been set aside for
a confessional and he will be there daily
to meet any member of the troops or of
the crew.

AUSTRIANS SURREIVDER INVADBD
LANDS IN ITALT AND SERVIA

Continued from first page.

before the President the note which 3rou
addr^sed to him on the fourth instant,
and handed to me on that date. Acting
under the instructions of your govern-
ment, you enclosed with that note the text
of a commtmication received by me from
the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Spain,
on Oct;, 12th, in which the good (Mce& of
the Government of Spain were sought to
bring to the attention of the President,
the important request of the Imperial
Ottoman Government, that he take upon
himself the task of the re-establishment
of peace. He has notified all belligerent
states of the request and invited them to
delegate plenipotentaries to initiate negoti-
ations, the Imperial Ottoman Govern-
ment accepting as a basis for the negoti-
ations, the program laid down by the
President in his message to Congress of
January 8, 1918 and in his subsequent
declarations, especially his speech of
September 28, 1918.

[Signed] Robert Lansing.

LONDON, Oct. 31,— Turkey has agreed
to an armistice which took affect at noon
today according to information received
by Reuter's Agency. Great Britain has
officially received definite peace proposals
from Turkey that are regarded as tanta-
mount to tmconditional surrender.

General Townsend, the British Com-
mander who was captured at Kut El
Amara several years ago, was liberated
a few days ago in order to inform the
British Admiral in command at Igne, of
Ttirkey's desire for an inmiediate armis-
tice. The armistice which was granted
by the Admiral and which went into
effect at noon today provided for the free
passage of the Dardanelles by the Allied
fleets, the immediate repatriation of
British prisoners. Other terms include the
occupation of the Bosphorus and the Dar-
danelles to insure the safe passage of the
Allied fleets through the Bosphorus to
the Black Sea, the Allied military super-
vision of the demobilization of me Tur-
kish army and the delivery for trial by
the Allies of all persons accused of violat-
ing the rules of civilized warfare. It was
officially aimotmced that the entire Tur-
kish force operating against the British
on the Tigris, seven thousand strong, has
surrendered.

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HASHtll

A little bit of everything; hash is not
made, it accumulates.

The Master-at-arms is looking for the
man who complained of the upholstery
in his sleeping quarters. When yuh
"cork off" on the deck, whadyamean
"soft pine preferred"?

I never saw a purple cow,
I never hope to see one.
But from the color of our milk
I know that there mtist be one.

'Gwan, we ottah be thankful it
doesn't taste salty!

All persons jiunping ship after passing
the TDth meridian will be severely dealt
with.

It looks like rain, but the cooks insist
it's soup.

Sentry— Who goes there?
Voice— Corporal of the guard.
Sentry — Oh, hello Red, what do I say
next?

It is reported un-officially that the ship's
cat is resting in the feline division of
Davy Jones' locker. When last seen she
was heading for shore with three lives to
spare.

All men who have trouble in keeping
their balance will be given pocket Gyro-
scopes.

LOCATION OF CANTEENS

The men with a lot of money in their
pockets have doubtless already found the
several canteens on the ship, but for the
information of others who have less ci a
detective ^ sense, the following will be
useful to know.

Officers' Canteen, B deck aft on the
port side; open 9:00 to IIKX) a. m. and
1:00 to 4:00 p. m.

Troops' Canteen, E deck at the foot of
the forward and after ladders: open 10.*00
to 12:00 a. m. IKX) to 3KX) and 6M to
8KK)p. m.

Crews' Canteen, near Small Stores for-
ward: open one hour after each chow.

The "Y" Headquarters are located on
D deck amidships. Nothing is sold here,
but all sorts of games, books, magazines,
scriptures, writing materials, general in-
formation etc, can be had for the asking.

THE HATCHET

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Vol.8

Sattirday, November 2, 1918

No. 2

DISCIPLINE DEFINED
BY A DISCIPLINARIAN

Discipline is often talked of, but not
always understood. Discipline is a habit of
mind. The sooner it is acquired by each
individual, the better it will be for all
concerned. This is particularly true on
board ship.

A disciplined soldier will not throw
refuse on the deck or under his bunk be-
cause he knows that it is against orders.
He will not make dirt because that will
cause somebody extra work and prob-
ably ptmishment — ^to say nothing of en-
dangering health.

A disciplined soldier knows what his
duty is, where it takes him and how to
do it. Therefore it behooves each and
every one on board ship to know where
his station is and how to get to it as well
in the dark as in the day. It may be
necessary to abandon ship, so each must
be willing and anxious to do his part to
prevent loss of life, should this emerg-
ency arise.

A disciplined soldier knows that clean-
liness is most important — cleanliness of
person and of quarters. Nothing needs
more emphasis than this, and nothing
else will be more insisted upon. Keep
sleeping quarters dean! Throw nothing
on the decks, in the scuppers, in latrines
or under bunks! Dispose of refuse in the
garbage cans provided therefor! No one
can help you more than yourselves. Let
each man constitute himself a policeman!
If he discovers a man of his organization
doing anything to litter or dirty
up the places referred to, get after
hun and make him clean up! If he
doesn't do it report him! Otherwise the
whole company will suffer. Besides an
epidemic may start and many lives will
be forefeited needlessly. Get thoroughly
indoctrinated with my ideas on the sub-
ject of cleanliness and thorough police
and much trouble will be avoided.

A disciplined soldier will read regula-
tions, know them, and then comply with
them. Men cannot be expected to do
what they are not properly mstructed in.
It is the officer who must know before
he can teach and it is the officer who
must be disciplined first for infractions
of ndes and r^itilations.

General B*

EXTENSIVE ALLIED
MOVE RENEWED
ON WEST FRONT

Americans Capture Three Thousand

Prisoners — Canadians Do

As WeU In North

By Radio to The Hatchet

PARIS, Nov. 1, — ^The American troops
successfully attacked the German posi-
tions northwest of Verdun today and
advanced between three and four
miles on a seven mile front. At least a
dozen villages were captured and three
thousand prisoners were taken. Soon
after noon the Americans passed Ime-
court and Bayonville, stormed Andevanne
and cleared Bois des Loges.

LONDON. Nov. 1.— The French and
American forces attacked the German
positions east of Attigny and west of the
Meuse, on a wide scale, A local attack
yesterday by the British and French was
most successful. The enemy lines were
penetrated to a depth of three and four
miles on a twelve mile front between the
Scheldt and the Lys.

PARIS, Nov. 1,— General Gounard's
Army attacked this mommg on a six
mile front between the Aisne and the
Argcmnes with the First American Army
fighting on the immediate right, the
objective being the Argonne Forest.

LONDON, Nov. 1,— English and Cana-
dian troops have advanced on a six mile
front south of Valenciennes. Between
two and three thousand prisoners have
been taken and the advance is continuing.
South of Attigny the Americans have
started an offensive on a twelve mile
front. Several small villages have been
taken and also many prisoners.

DELIBERATIONS BEGIN

AT VERSAILLES

VERSAILLES, Nov, 1. — The repre-
sentatives of the Allied nations gathered
here today to begin their deliberations
over the terms of armistice and peace.
The Supreme War Coimdl met shortly
after noon. Their deliberations are pro-
ceeding with complete privacy, A heavy
guard is being employed to keep the
crowds back and is permitting no one
without full credentials to pass.

PARIS, Nov. 1. — The Inter-AlHed
Diplomatic Council meetings will not end
before Stmday is the belief here.
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AUSTRIANS ROUTED
EN ITALY AS DIAZ
SENDS ALLIED TERMS

By Sadie to The Hatchet
ROME, Nov. 1,—- It is understood that
the terms of the Allied nations for an
armistice with Austro-Hungary are now
in the hands of General Diaz, the Com-
mander of the Italian forces.

LONDON, Nov. 1, — General Diaz has
handed the armistice terms to the Aus-
trian Commander today according to the
Evening Star. The terms will be made
public tomorrow. The rout of the Aus-
trian armies on the Italian frtmt contin-
ues says the official reports. Their lines
are moving forward so rapidly that it is
impossible to indentify all the towns that
are being retaken or to make actual coimt
of the prisoners. The number of the
prisoners is increasing hourly.

Sixty thousand Italians who were held
by the Austrians to work on the defenses
in occupied territory have been rdeased
and over seven hundred captured guns
have been ootmted. The Austrians are
in full retreat on the entire front and the
Italian armies on the two wings are about
to unite. It is impossible to forsee where
the few enemy divisions that escape will
stop running.

LONDON, Nov. 1,— The Austrian fleet
at Pola, their naval base on the Adriatic
has surrendered to the Southern Slav
Council, says a Central Agency despatch.
COPENHAGEN, Nov. 1,— According to
Hunjgarian reports the sailors at Pola have
mutinied and seized the warships there.

SALONIKI, Nov. 1, — The French and
Serbian cavalry have reached the outside
defences of Belgrade, the capital of Serb-
ia, says the official communique tonight.

COUNT TISZA ASSASSINATED

COPENHAGEN. Nov. 1.— Count Tisza
the former Hungarian Premier has been
assasinated, according to a Budapest tele-
gram today. The Count was a victim of
a revolver shot while out walking. He
was long a storm center in Hungarian
politics and a trouble maker. It has been
charged that he was one of the four men
responsible for the war and that the in-
stigated the assassination of the Arch-
duke as an indirect cause of the War.

An unsuccessful attempt was made
to kill him on October 27th. ^ , ^

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EDITORIAL

Yesterday's radio contained an ac-
count of the convention of the American
Manufacturers' Exporting Association. It
represents nearly one thousand trade
concerns with a financial backing of fifty
billion dollars. At its meeting the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted:

" In recognition of the heroism displayed
and the sacrifices endured by France and
Belgium in protecting civilization from
the foe which attacked their industries
while it overturned their fields, be it re-
solved by the exporting manufacturers of
America that they hereby pledge them-
selves to every possible association for
the rehabilitation of Belgium after vic-
tory has been achieved. Htmdreds of
American soldiers now in France may
fit themselves to assume the responsibili-
ties of becoming the nation's commercial
representatives abroad in the future. "

A second resolution was passed to uti-
lize at the earliest possible moment the
offices of the War C;amp Activities Asso-
ciations, to give to the agencies connect-
ed jwith the military establishment at
home and abroad, an education for the
conduct of foreign trade.

America's unselfish task will not be
finished when the enemy has been driven
to evacuate French and Belgium terri-
tory. The re-creation of living conditions
in the devastated regions for the
wrecked population will be a task in
which American wealth and men can
greatly aid. To accomplish this, no
mean commercial enterprise will have to
be attempted, and this with no thought
of exploitation.

Is it not most fitting for both France
and America to look to those who have
fought over these lands, to establish this
bcmd of mutual commercial interest.

SOUP 1 1 I

Wdl watered and flavored. Soap is not
made, it is drawn.

"AnlronCrossI" Well I guess not

'Twould be of precious gold
If I could grab old Kaiser Bill

With some firm strangle hold.

My breast would not be wide enough

For medals won in France,
In fact I think they'd have to pin

A few upon my pants.

In every park and museum

My statue could be seen
If I could xake a dub and soak

The Kaiser on the bean.

**DRAWir*

Pfoceedinga of THX PALSFACB8

After a careful gastric analysis of the
situation was made the meeting was called
to order. All those in favor of getting off
this ship in France signify it by the
usual sign — ^the cheering is entirely too
loud.

Proposed: To exchange the entire ocean
for an acre of solid ground. Amended to
read that this ad be inserted in the N. Y.
Real Estate Journal. Passed.

A vote of censure was passed for the
originator of the idea that there are no
passengers aboard this ship.

Adjourned to meet at the raiL

Some men think the T. M. C. A. is a
Y. M. A. C.

Said a certain young man we all nough
** I wonder what makes us rock sough

I know it's real tough
That the water is rough"

Then he stood at the rail and laid "Ough"
xgo

SUNDAY'S SERVICES

Mass will be held by Chaplain McD.

of the Army,

for troops, in the main mess ball
after Abandon Ship Drill on Sun-
day morning,
for the Crew and Naval Overseas

Detachment, in Crew space P 4 at
6:15 a. m.

Protestant services will be hdd by
the ship's chaplain,

for troops, in the main mess hall
E3at lKX)p. m.

for the crew and Naval Overseas
Detachment in Crew space P 4 at
7:15 p. m.

TURKEY'S SURRENDER ABSOLUTE

By Radio to The Hatchel

LONDON, Nov. 1,— Lord Robert Cecfl
announced in the House of Commons to-
day that the surrender of Turkey was
complete and unconditional.

\i^SfflNGTON, Nov. 1, — The terms
of the Ttirkish armistice which were made
public last night, are like those forecasted.
A copyright^ despatch to the London
Star says that British negotiations with
Turkey r^arding peace have been going
on for two weeksk The Ttu-ks insisted on
absolute secrecy because of a profound
distrust in their former German allv. The
actual strength of the Germans who are
holding the former Russian fleet in the
Black sea, and the German garrison which
is manning the guns guarding the Darda-
ndles is now known and verified.
LONDON,Nov. 1,— The Allied attack on
Germany on the east was foreshadowed
by a member of the British War Cabinet
today in a ^>eech at the American Offi-
cers' Club. He said that the British had
been assembling ships at the mouth of
the Dardanelles for some time and he
understood that vessds had already
started through the straits.

KAISER'S ABDICATION EXPECTED

COPENHAGEN, Nov. 1,— Rumors of
the Kaiser's abdication have been pre-
mattire but the question was discussed at
the last meeting of the War Cotmdl, says
the Berlin Vossische Zdtung. It adds
that the former Vice Chanceflor has left
for the front on an important mission for
Chancellor Maxmillian. It is generally
supposed that he will present tlw
Emperor with the abdication document.
A message from Berlin says the Emperor
has left for the Grand Headquarters.
There is an outbreak and panic among
the population in the Rhine provinces
arising from the re^rt that the authori-
ties were prepared if necessary, to allow
enemy troops to occupy Coblen& | ^
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THE HATCHET

PuUkkad On Thm High Seu

Vol.8

Sunday, November, 3, 1918

No. 3

EIGHTY THOUSAND
AUSTRIANS CAPTURED
BY ITALIAN ARMIES

Trieste Invites Allied Fleet

Austrian Ship Sunk at Pola

Skoda Gun Plant Taken

By Eidio to TlM HatclM
ROME, Not. 2,— The War Office an-
nounced today that eighty thousand pris-
oners and sixteen hundred guns had been
captured in the Italian offensive to date.

LONDON, Nov. 2,— The advance of the
Italians is unabated as they drive the
Austrian army in a route from Lake Garda
to the Piave. The enemy is fleeing north-
ward leaving thousands of prisoners and
himdreds of guns behind them. East of
the Piave the Allied troops are pressing
toward the Tagliamento along the entire
front. It is reported that the Austrians
are evacuating Udine. The Fourth Army
passed the Austrian frontier in the Sugana
Valley yesterday.

BASLE, Nov. 2, — The committee of
Public Safety at Trieste, alarmed by the
sudden arrival of fleeing Austrian soldiers
from the Italian front sent a torpedo boat
to Venice to ask the Commander -of the
Allied fleet to occupy Trieste. The re-
quest was granted and the force is expect-
ed there today.

ROME, Nov. 2, — The Italians have
entered the harbor of Pola, the Austrian
Naval Base, and sunk the Austrain battle-
ship "Viribus Unitis" the flagship of the
fleet. It was the work of a navy "tank"
which was manned by two officers who
were captured.

PARIS, Nov. 2,— The great gun plant of
Austro-Hungary at Skoda was taken over
by the Czech National Committee says a
dispatch to the Matin. All the German
workmen have been discharged*

i^ttnlMp. tElbottslrtt

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TRIALS AlID SUFFBRINOS

A common heritage of mankind is to
suffer. Experience teaches us this fact.
We all may soon see this truth verified.
We may be called upon to bear trials and
tribulations without the consolation of
our dear ones.

This thought must not depress us, for
temporal afflictions are frequently bless-
ings. They ought to draw us nearer to
God. They ought to make us better men.
Prosperity and worldliness often cause us
to turn away from our Creator.

Let us be prepared to bear cheerfully
whatever the future has in store for us.
We can become heroes though we may
never enter a battle zone, by bearing
courageously the crosses we must carry.
"You shall be made sorrowful but your
sorrow shall be turned into joy."

Americans have red blood in their
veins, and to merit the title "Brothers of
French and Belgians" we must practice
the virtues of courage~and invincibility so
heroically exercised by them.

Chaplain McD.

8dd BiU I womUt wlor

H«rr P«rtbiaf doMa'l try

To cJM9i# Us MBM to PtaiUaf.*

X9I

VALENCIENNES FALLS
TO CANADIANS AT
END OF DAY'S FIGHT

Touniai and LaQuesnoy Next

Americans Bag Vast Supplies

and Many Prisoners

By Ssdio to The HttchaC
LONDON, Nov. 2, — Valenciennes has
been captured by the Canadians and
Haig's men have pushed beyond the vil-
lage of Marley and entered St. Saulve.
Toumai is within grasp while in the
south, La Quesnoy is threatened. In Bel-
gium the British, French and Belgians
are continuing their successes which were
recorded yesterday.

LONDON, Nov. 2,— Before the Ameri-
can troops the stubbon Germans have
suddenly given way. More than sixty
caimon, scores of seventy-sevens, dozens
of bigger guns, htmdreds of machine guns
and vast quantities of ammunition and war
materials were taken today and yester-
day by the Yanks.

NORDEICH, Germany, Nov. 2, — The
German Army Headquarters report the
situation as tmchanged on the Lys front.
In the last battle the Bavarian Infantry
after a strong fire directed against them,
evacuated their lines. The enemy follow-
ed after them and stood in the evening
north of Deynze and west of the Scheldt,
in fighting touch with our advanced posts.
South of Valenciennes the English attack-
ed with strength. Near Aulnoy the en-
emy forced his way into our Hne and
thrust forward to the south margin of
Valenciennes reaching to Saultain and
Preseau. Attempts of the enemy in the
afternoon to take Valenciennes by storm-
ing it from the west over the Scheldt and
horn the south broke down. In the night
we have evacuated the town undisturbed
by the adversary army.

ST. JOHNS, Newfoundland, Nov. 2,—
In air fighting on November first, three
German machines were shot down and
seven driven down out of control, as well
as two enem^ balloons. Ten of our mach-
ines are missing. %^

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EDITORIAL

The wonderful General Foch has three
principles of action. The adherence to
these principles is what is bringing to
him his remarkable success. They can be
expressed with three letters into a very
significant word which all can under-
stand— PEP!

And what is PEP?
Preparation! Execution! Profit!

This can be applied to all on board.
Prepare by finding out what is wanted
and what is required. Execute by carry-
ing these things out strictly and advan-
tageously. Profit by having a clean ship,
healthful conditions and the commen-
dation of our superiors. Then we will be
marked as efficient and disciplined sol-
diers and good details will be given ours
over there.

General B.

BREVITIES FROM AMERICA.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1. - A. Paul Keith,
President of the Keith Vaudeville Circuit
died today.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1. — TheFourth
Liberty Loan was nearly one billion dollars
oversubscribed. The Treasury Depart-
ment announced that the final reports
showsatotal of $6,866,416,300. Twenty one
million persons bought bonds, one in every
five of l^e nation's population.

France was granted a new credit of
$200,000,000 by the United States. The
American loan to France now totals
$2,365,000,000 and the total to the AUies
is $7,732,976,000.

MESCALERE, ARIZ.,Nov. 1,— Robert
Geronomo, the son of the famous Apache
Chief has entered the United States Mil-
itary Service.

SUCCOTASH
Peas and Beans

For the benefit of Land-Lubbers who
wonder why we are flying the five of
clubs at the foremast we will say that it
shows that this ship is the guide ship.

They call a soldier a private, and then
they put a million of them in one berth-
ing space. We don't see anything private
atxnit that.

First Soldier: "Parle Voo Duetsch?"
Second Ditto: "No I don't speak Yiddish'*

The canteen is the only place on board
where you can spend something else be-
sides the evening.

StJA dM Doctor
I've learned new terms and I've learned
new germs
Till I thought the worst was over.
But I came on this ship and my bean
took a slip
And my mind became a rover.

I don't know a poop from a mizzen-sloop
And I can't tell a hatch from a boom.

But what gets my goat on this here boat
Is: where in hell is my room?

KING BORIS FOLLOWS

FATHER'S ABDICATION

ThoDiffei

A love sick lad can be made glad
By a letter from her hand.

But a sea sick lad can be made glad
Only by sight of land.

COPENHAGEN,Nov.2.— KingBori8,af
Bulgaria, who took the throne on October
third, has abdicated. A peasant govern-
ment has been established at Timova un-
der M. Stambuliwsky, the leader of the
peasants and the agrarians, who is re-
ported to be in command of an army d
forty thousand.

TURKEY IN ANARCHY.

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 2.— A state of an-
archy is prevailing throughout Turkey
according to a report of the Armenian
Correspondence Bureau. Hundreds of
thotisands of deserters are subsisting by
robbing the population and Constantin-
ople is declared to be literally famished
and impatiently awaiting the arrival of
the Allied forces.

KAISER LIKE A BAD FENNY.

PARIS, Nov. 2, — Emperor William
is persisting in his refusal to abdicate, ac-
cording to advices received here. He
took refuge at the German Grand Head-
quarters immediately after the meeting
of the War Cabinet at which the abdica-
tion question was raised, says a Zurich
despatch. It seems to indicate that his
obstinacy is causing a bad impression on
Berlin political circles.

LONDON, Nov. 2, — The Bavarian
Premier has notified Berlin that the
Bavarian royal family will claim the Im-
perial throne in case the Kaiser abdicates,
says a Hague report. The reigning Ba-
varian king is Ludwig Third.

PARIS, Nov, 2, — In heavy type the
Temps today prints the following despatch
from Geneva: The abdication of William
II may now be considered as an accom-
plished fact. The official publications
are being delayed for an opportune mo-
ment.

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, — General
Crowder issued a call for eleven thousand
men for the navy to enter training on
November 9th. Voluntary induction is
permitted to November SthOQlC

THE HATCHET

Publttlied On The High Seas

Vol. 8

Monday, November, 4, 191 8

Now 4

AUSTRIA LAYS DOWN ARMS AT THREE TODAY

ARMY AND NAVY
SUBSCRIBE LARGELY
TO LIBERTY LOAN

other Brevities of Interesting
Bvents in America

WASfflNGTON. Nov. 3, — Brig. Gen.
Herbert M. Lord in charge of the Fourth
Liberty Loan for the Army annomiced
that the total subscriptions of the Army
at home and abroad amounted to $75,540,
550. Of this General Pershing reported
that $7,400,500 was subscribed by the
American Expeditionary Forces in France.
The combined subscriptions of the Army
territorial forces, the members of the mili-
tary establishment at home, and of the
Navy amount to $128,000,000.

BOSTON, Nov. 3,— The will of Paul A.
Keith, the president of the Keith Vaude-
ville Circuit provides that practically all
oi his theatres are to go to his associates.
Half of his estate is to go to Cardinal
O'Connell of the Roman Catholic Church.
The other half is given to Harvard Uni-
versity after certain bequests have been
paid.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3,— The Subsis-
tence Division of the Quartermaster
Corps of the U. S. Army has arranged to
ship about 22,000,000 pounds of boneless
beef and pork to France monthly in refrig-
erator ships.

NEW YORK, Nov. 3, — "Chief"
Meyers, the former catcher of the New
York National League team has joined
the Marines and was sent to a southern
training camp.

BOSTON, Nov. 3, — Jack Barry,
the former captain of the Boston Ameri-
can League team is in the hospital after a
fall down the stairs at Harvard Univers-
ity where he was studying at the Offi-
cers' school.

CHICAGO, Nov. 3, — The Washington
American League team reports ten play-
ers in the Army and four m the Navy.

Italy's Tenns of Armistice Accepted and Signed - Hostil-
ities to Cease Immediately - Conditions Will be Pub-
lished Later - Austrian Prisoners Now Number
Over One Himdred Thousand

GERMANS WITHDRAW
BEFORB AMERICANS

ON VERDUN FRONT

British TMops Advance Back of Valen-

deimes - Ttemendous Captures in

Three Montiis

By Radio to The HatdwC

On the Verdun Front, Nov: 3— The
Germans are continuing to retreat all
along this front offering only a feeble re-
sistance. Stenay, an important railway
center four miles from the American
front has been so harrassed by our fire
tnat it has been rendered almost useless
to the enemy.

DARIEN, Canal Zone, Nov. 3, — In
a communique which was received on
Sunday morning the Americans claim four
thousand prisoners and one himdred and
ninety two officers including two battalion
commanders and their staff. Sixty three
guns are among the booty together with
a Bavarian battalion of artillery, its horses
and personnel complete. In the course of
the night we have taken the villages of
Croix aux Bois and Livry. The enemy
resistance has increased, particularly in
the Argonne. To the matoial abandoned
today by the Germans in the course of
of their withdrawal and which fell into
our hands, must be added fourteen cannon
of which some are of big calibre.

LONDON, Nov. 3.— The British troops
have swarmed and taken the steel works
held by the Germans southeast of Valen-
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By Radio to The Hatchet
PARIS, Nov. 3.— News arrived of Aus-
tria's acceptance of the terms of armis-
tice proposed by Italy under^which hos-
tilities are to cease immediately today.
They were received by the members of
the Allied Conference and considered as
increasing the weight which will force
Germany to surrender and give general
satisfaction.

Italian forces and those of Italy's Allies
in their drive in northern Italy have c^>-
tured one hundred thousand Austrians
and more than two thousand two hundred
guns. The official statement from Rome
announces that the Italians have occupied
Roverto, only thirteen miles from Trenkte.
Victor Emmanuel of Italy is visiting the
towns just liberated from Austrian con-
trol and is being joyfully received by the
people.

The official statement from the Austrian
War Office today announced the signing.
In the Italian theater of the war our troops
have ceased hostilities on the basis of the
armistice which has been concluded. It
is admitted that the conditions of the
armistice will be published in a later com-
munication. Other official information is
that hostilities are to c^ase under the
terms of the armistice at three o'clock to-
morrow afternoon.

ACCORD AMONG PEACEliAKBRS

PARIS, Nov. 3, — ^The representatives
of the Allied nations who are deliberating
in the Supreme Council at Versailles on
the terms of armistice that will be sub-
mitted to Germany as a basis of peace,
met today in practically full accord on
practically all the points under discussion.

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Contribntiona wekGmed: addnai.
The Hatchet, caf SMj/e Pde t 0«ee

A large number of men are gathering
every evening in the main mess hall E-3
to listen to the orchestra and to join in
the songs lead by the "Y" man. We're
ininting these two songs in the Hatchet,
at their request. Bnng this Hatchet
along when you oome to sing.

GIVE A LITTLE CREDIT TO THE NAVT

Give a little credit to the Navy.

We took the boys across
Without a single loss.

Every soldier is a fighting bear
But don't foiget it, give us credit

We took 'em over there
Mothers of soldiers,

Sweethearts and wives
We'll take care of yoiir boys

Though it cost us otir lives.
So give a little credit to the Navy

The Navy will do its share.

ON THE OLD

We go on merrily

Sailing over the sea
To the land of war and olianiv^

We take over the boys
Take them far from their joys

And their homes to sunny Prance
We're a dam happy crew

And we know what to do
To make the boys forget their blues

And when the fight is won
And we've beaten the Hun

We'll bring them back and they'll
be happy too.

Chorus

On the old U. S. S.

Forever may she reign
Supreme in her happiness

And may sunshine always remain
She'll do her bit with song and wit

To cheer her boys along
And if we work as one

It will all be fun
Onthedld .— .^.^.^.^

FISH 1 1 I
Socken and *^erren"

Mary had a little lamb

I've often heard it said
But I think the lamb that Mary had

Was on a slice of bread.

Sojer — ^What's that thing? (pointing to a
mine sweeper).
Salt— Why that's a patent fish hook.
Sojer— 'Sthatso? Howdoyoufish withit?
Salt — ^Use whales for bait.

There was a young soldier named Lee
"I'm happy" he shouted with glee.

" I should worry or grieve.
With M. P. on my sleeve

I can punch anybody I see."

**SECURE'»

Oh! a moving ship's a merry thing
Sing hoi the jolly sailor I am not.

The botmding blue may be for you
But it's for me poetic rot.

For a bugle call that's known to all

The sailors, but not to me
Makes a shiver fine nm up my apine

And moves me f earsomely

So I take no chance, just begin to dance
Though the bugles spoil the trip.

Every noise I hear, and I keep an open
ear,
All mean but Abandon Ship.

Negro Sexgt: "Say bw! can't you right
'bout face? Watch me! Fust you put your
right toe six inches back of yoiir left heel
then you just naturally 002JE 'round. "

A RBCBNT COMPOSITE PORTRAIT
IN WHICH MAT BB RECOGNIZED
MANY OF TOU-R FRIENDS

BRITISH TROOPS ADVANCE

BACK OF VALENdBmiBS

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dennes and have captured the village of
St. Saulve in two days' fighting. The Brit-
ish have bagged five thousand Germans
and forty guns. The French official state-
ment says that the Germans are retiring
in the Argonne forest northwest of Ver-
dtm. The American aviators have re-
ported that the Germans to the east of
the Meuse appear to be in full retreat.
They say that all tx)ads running north-
ward were choked with troops and
trucks.

194

QUARTERLY REPORT OF ALLIES

PARIS, Nov. 3, — Since the great offen-
sive began last July, the Allied armies
have captured 362 guns and 350,000
prisoners, including 7,990 officers. They
have also taken from the enemy 6,270
cannon, 38,622 machine guns, and 3,907
mine throwers. In October they captured
108,343 prisoners.

TRENCH FRENCH

A course in our best trench Fr«ncli
will be given from day to day provided
the editor will stand for it. The follow-
ing course is (as you will notice) vastly
superior and entirely different from; all
other dissimilar methods.

First: Announce carefully to each per-
son you address "I am now going to
speak to you in French." That will put
you at yotu* ease, and if they understand
English you may at once begin to speak.

Second: "Yes" in French is expressed
by a vigorous nodding of the head from
above downward and in the reverse direc-
tion, i. e., from down upward. This may
be repeated several times. This is a little
premature, for until you take the twenty-
seventh lesson (if then) you won't un-
derstand what is being said to you.

Third: The same general remarks ap-
ply to the word "No" in French. TWs
word need not be uttered. Merely .toss-
ing the head wildly from (pardon our
nautical terms) port to starboard and
then back again finally coming to the
original position, will do. N.B.! Do this
very little in France for it is our rule to
refuse nothing.

Be carefid to keep your hands to your
sides until after Lecon Cinque.

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CAPTAIN EDWARD McCAULEY, JR., U. S. NAVY

Commanding "The President's Ship" since October 26,
1918, was bom in Washington, D. C, August 13, 1875, ap-
pointed to the Naval Academy, October 8, 1892, and com-
missioned Captain, February, 1918.

He attended the Queen's Jubilee in 1897 on the U. S. S.
Brooklyn, and was signal officer on the staff of Rear Admiral
Schley during the Spanish-American War. In 1901 he served
on the Presidential Yacht during the term of the late President
Roosevelt. Later he had command of the U. S. S. Chester,
and then the U. S. S. Scorpion at Constantinople in 1913.

Two years later he was Executive Officer of the U. S. S.
Rhode Island, and from there he went to the office of Naval
Intelligence.

During the summer of 1918 he accompanied the Assistant
Secretary of the Navy, Mr. F. D. Roosevelt, on his historical
trip to the American Squadron with the British Grand Fleet,
to the Mine Laying Squadron, and thence to the trenches in
Flanders and France. Shortly after returning from this trip
he was ordered to command the George Washington.

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THE HATCHET

Publttlied On The Higli Seas

Vol.8

Tuesday, November, 5, 191 8

No. 5

BRITISH REACH

BELGIAN BORDER
AT VALENCIENNES

Gain of a Ide on Thirty Ide Iroiit

Artillery Dud on Aisne— Italians

Contimie Advance

By SiuUo to Tlie HatclMt
LONDON; Nov. 4.— The British have
attacked on the front from Valenciennes
to the Oise. The French are also attack-
ing on both sides of Guise. Both attacks
are proceeding favorably. An unofficial
report states that the passas^s of the
Ssunbre and the Oise have both been
forced by the British who have reached
the line of the Aunelle River which is on
the Franco-Belgian frontier four or five
miles east of Valenciennes. Any success
at this point of the line is bound to seri-
ously affect the German lines in the Ar-
dennes. In the north the enemy is being
pfessed back on Ghent, and they are now
back across the Temeugen CanaL This
is a short canal though a serious obstacle.
The allied attacks south of Valenciennes
and between the Scheldt and the Sambre
which are now being carried out, will
probably turn the natural obstacle formed
by the canaL

The French report that the enemy ar-
tillery was kept continually active during
the night on tne whole of the Aisne front.
News of the British-French attack on a
front of thirty miles between Guise and
the Scheldt east of Valenciennes, indi-
cates an advance of between one and two
miles along the greater part of the whole
front. The Franco-Belgian frontier has
been reached as far as Valenciennes.
During the month of October, the First
Army on the Oise front took more than
ten thousand prisoners, more than fifteen
hundred machine guns, and also a num-
ber of heavy guns.

LONDON, Nov, 4,— Lord Caven, com-
monding the Third Arm^ on the Italian
front reported this morning that yester-
day the Tenth Army reached the Taglia-
mento River from the neighborhood of
St. Vito to the north of Spilembergo.
The river was crossed at several places.
The number of prisoners taken dunng the
last forty eight hours is too great to be
envunerated but it is estimate to reach
to twenty thousand, including four cor^
division commanders and their stans.
Several himdred guns have also fallen
into our hands.

HATCHET PRINTING

OFFICE GETS DUES

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DBSCRIBSD FOR READERS

Have vou ever stood outside of the
New York Herald buflding with your nose
against the windows watching the great
presses turn out, print, fold and place the
morning papers m huge stacks? WdU,
that's notning. You should visit the front
half of this ^Ip which is entirely devoted
to getting out this stupendously stagger-
ing sheet that you are reading.

Perhaps vou've been asleep and have
not noticed that this skiff stands still
from midnight to seven a. m. That's be-
cause the entire crew have to leave their
appointed watches, all the way frcon the
lookout on the front porch to the coal
carrier in the cellar and turn to, to get
The Hatchet off the presses. YouTl have
to take our word for it that the New
York Times modeled their Hoe presses
after ours.

Let us begin at the keel where the
linotypes are, and go up to the eighteenth
deck on which the suite of editcrial of-
fices are situated. Quite unUke the Chi-
cago Tribune our presses are on top of
the eighteenth deck as the smell of print-
ers' imc coming up from the lower decks
so annoyed the ecutors that they had the
ship's bridge moved aft and the presses
put in their place. The carpenters we
admit were peeved at the time. These
presses baffle our powers of description.
They are four cylmder, planetary gear,
three speeds forward and one reverse,
with or without horn.

But anyway, to see this monster give
birth to these great thirty-two page
Hatchets (with cuts) at the rate of twenty
thousand folded copies per hour, would
make Bill Ran Hearse green with envy.
It takes two thousand great rolls sixty
inch wide paper for the daily issue.

As the motto of this paper is ** Nothing,
if not truthful, eh MabeO" we will have
to amend the foregoing statements by say-
ing that the above was what we expected
to find and here is what really is up in
the compact little printing office that gets
out this paper.

We found the most complete little print-
ing shop you can imagine fully equipped
with a twelve by eighteen mdi press.
All the work is done by a small number
of sailors and soldiers. Everything is just
as clean and orderly as in your motto's

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YANKS APPROACH
BELGIAN BORDER
ALONG THE MEUSE

ICake Twdve MUe Advance in Three

Day Drhre— Enemy Wltfidrawlng

Rapidly

By Radio to The HAtdMt
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4,— General
Pershing's official report of the fighting
on the American fronts in Prance today
gives information that more than five
thousand German prisoners, one hundred
guns and eighteen villages have been cap-
tured by the Americans. Heavy losses
have been infficted on the enemy due to
the continuous blows during the past
month and because of the surprise and
force of the renewed attack of Nov. 1st.
The statements of prisoners show that
their organization has been thrown into
great confusion. Several complete batteries
and whole battalions have been captured
by our troops.

During the last three days we have al-
ready penetrated to a depth of twelve
miles on an eighteen mile front, and gain-
ed control of dominating heights which
enable us to bring five of our heavy
artillery to bear upon important railroad
lines at Montmedy, Longuyon and Con-
flans. Since November 1st, seventeen
German divisions have been identified on
on the front of the attack, nine of which
were in the line on that morning, and
eight additional divisions have rMnf or-
ced the line since the beginning of ^e
attack, in a futile effort to stop our gains.
A more recent report from Goieral
Pershing announced that the Americans
passed through the Bois du Port,
Gerache, and reached the heights two
kilometers south of Beaumont. Further
to the west it was stated that the Am-
erican forces were approaching Verrieres.
All of the towns on the west bank of the
Meuse, south of Halles are now iu pos-
session of the Americans. The ofiodal
report says' that almost forty villages
have been occupied by the Americans
in the territory retaken from the Germans.
Indications are that the Germans have
been attempting their retreat toward the
frontier of Germany and Luxembrurgh.

kitchen. The whole space is really hard-
ly big enough to turn arotmd.

The radio service is the best in the
world for this radio picks up everything
of importance and serves it up to us hot
off the bat, often sometimes before the
New York readers can get it. ^^

THE HATCHET

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A DAILY NEWSPAPER
On the Way to France

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LOVB LETTERS

You may write a thousand letters to
the maiden you adore and declare in every
letter that you love her more and more.
You may praise her grace and beauty in
a thousand glowing lines and compare
her eyes of azure with the brightest star
that shines. If you had the pen of B3rron
you would use it every day in composing
written worship to your sweetheart far
away. But a letter far more welcome to an
older gentler breast, is the letter to your
mother from the boy she loves the best.

Youthful blood is fierce and flaming,
and when writing to yotir love you will
rave about yotu" passion, swearing by the
stars above, vowing by the moon's white
splendor, that the maiden you adore is the
one you'll ever cherish as no maid was
loved before. You will pen many a prom-
ise on those pages white and diunb, that
you never can live up to in those married
years to come. But a letter far more
precious, bringing more and deeper bliss
is the letter to yotu* mother from the boy
she cannot kiss.

She will read it very often when the
lights are soft and low, sitting in the
same old comer where she held you years
ago. And regardless of its diction, or its
spelling, or its style, although its compo-
sition would provoke a critic's smile, in
her old and trembling fingers it becomes
a work of art, stained by tears of joy and
sadness as she hugs it to her heart. Yes,
the letter of all others, look wherever you
may roam, is the letter to your mother
from the boy away from home.

MEATS! II

Tough Stuff, Served With The Hatchet

Instead of a Kntf e.

"Von Hindie" and "Bill" went up the hill

To get a peep at Pershing.
A Yankee shell quite near them fell

And they returned a cursing.
So "Von" he raved and "Bill" he swore

They'd drive those Yanks to the ocean
But before they had time to change their
mind

"Persh" put them out of the notion.

A bally subaltern named Leigh
Pound himself in a ship out at sea.

"Though I'm feeling quite well
This tub's rocking like — well

And the land will look good to meigh."

WHATt AUtEADTI

Let's go! You understand?

Let's go ! To beat the band!

Let's go ! Be on yovur job !

Let's go! The guide is unable to take
more than ten American soldiers at a
time around the city of Berlin.

THB TOAST

To the whole world we make our boast
And ask the powers to drink a toast;

To mark oiu" worth; to view ovur wealth;
To cHnk their cups and quaff our health.

Serene, indifferent to fate,
And submarines and German hate,

Across the blue seas journey we;
Our watchword, "For Democracy."

KAISER FRO AUD CON

The rumors of the Eiaiser's abdication
that were circulating arotmd the skdp so
insistently this morning have the follow-
ing foundation:

LONDON, Nov. 4. — The statement
is published by the Berlin Tageblatt that
the German War Cabinet is now in fuH
agreement upon the question of the abdi-
cation of the Kaiser in an affirmative
sense. The newspapers add that the
Kaiser su^)ecting this, left for the front
in order to render direct discussion of
his abdication impossible. The Kaiser's
place is with his army. It is consideFed
only in conformity with the Hohenzol-
lem traditions that the Kaiser diould
fight the supreme battle, if it cannot be
avoided, at the head of his troops.

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 4. — The party
leaders in the German Reichstag in recent
discussions decided that there was no ne-
cessity for the Kaiser's abdication, ac-
cording to the Berlin Lokal Anzieger.
The Germania, the organ of the Central
party already has announced that that
party demands the Kaiser's retention.
The National Liberals and the majority
of the Progressive party are reported as
championing William and opposing his
abdication.

NORDEICH. Nov. 4.--The newspaper
Vorwaerts connrms the statement that
State Secretary Scheidemann has directed
a memorial to the German Chancellor
concerning the necessity of the Emperor's
abdication.

VICTORIOUS STATES
YANK E. DOG, - - -

RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION
- Director General of RaOroads

ANNOUNCES

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The Opening of a New Consolidated Line

For Passengers and Fteight

BETWEEN PARIS AND BERLIN

CONNECTIONS WITH LONDON, PETROGRAD
AND CONSTANTINOPLE

The American Policy of One Cent a KiUawalk To Sc^diers and
Sailors in Uniform Will Be Continued, (Except to Those In Grey).

196

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THE HATCHET

PubUshed On The High Seas

Vol.8

Wednesday, November 6, 1918

A Mdody-Matic Mystery in Three Acts.

By Con. N. DfoU

ACT ORK
Scene: On boeid U.8.8. Censor -aUp on deck
•H:" «t 8:15 P.M. Tlie men are aU littins
•roond on fteamer dudrs^ tmoMnf. C?J
Bnter Corporal Pnniihment ainsinc '*Sai]inc»

PRIVATE PROPERTY: HeUo Corp.

Where do we sleep? IVe been hunt-
ing all over the ship for my berth.
CORPORAL P: Fll find it for you. This

ship is as dear as mud to me,
Biit Corporal P. and Pri?ate P. aim in ann,
'^Wbero do we fo to ovr berth boya."

ACT TWO

Scene: Same as Act One.
Time: A half hoar later.

CORPORAL: Where, Oh where has my

little berth gone?
PRIVATE: My bedding roll's over the

ocean.

r Sailor Bony.
SAILOR B. Hello! mates, why the

melody?
(Together) We are looking for our berths.
SAILOR: Well you'll find them in the

Hall of Records.
CORPORAL: No! Not b-i-r-t-h-s. We

mean b-e-r-t-h-s.
SAILOR: Follow me boys, I know this
ship like Noah knew the Ark.

ACT THSSB

Scene: Same as others.
Time: Two hoora later.

CORPORAL: Tramp, tramp, tramp the

boys are marching.
PRIVATE: Where is my wandering berth

tonight.
SAILOR: March on, march on, all hands

resolved.
CHORUS: We won't get home until

morning.

«*--.- By it they understand that
compensation will be made by Ger-
many for all damage done to the ci-
vilian population of the Allies and
their property by the agression of
Germany by land, by sea and from the
air." The note continues as follows:
"I am instructed by the President to
say that he is in agreement with the
interpretation set forth in the last
paragraph of the memorandum above
quoted. I am further instructed by
the President to request you to notify
the German government that Marshall
Foch has been authorized by the
Government of the United States and
the Allied Governments to receive
properly accredited r^nesentatives of
the German Government and to com-
municate to them the terms of armi-
stice." (Signed) Robert Lansing.

This incomplete fragment was received
by the ship's wireless last night. It evi-
dently represents a note to be delivered
to the German government through the
Swiss Ambassador who is their accredited
representative. It seems to be an in-
quiry to determine the German attitude
to the question of indemnification. But
of more importance, the final clause
appears to imply that the Allied terms of
armistice are now complete and ready for
publication.

ARMISTICE TERMS
FOR AUSTRIA EQUAL

ABSOLUTE SURRENDER

LONDON, Nov. 5.— Lloyd George in
House of Commons announced today the
terms of the Austrian armistice. These
include an evacuation of all territory oc-
cupied by the Austro-Htmgarians since
the beginning of the war. All evacuated
territories will be occupied by the Allies
and the United States who are to have
the right of free movement over the roads,
railways aed waterways of Austria. The
Allies are to occupy these stragetic por-
Continued on Page 2.
197

No. 6

LEQUESNOY AND
LANDRECIES FALL
AS BRITISH ADVANCE

Resisting Himi Forced to Yield Somlnre-

Oise Canal - New American Advance

North of Sissonne

By Radio to The Hatchet
LYONS, FRANCE. Nov. 5.— A great
Franco-British drive is in progress. The
British have taken Landredes and Le
Quesnoy, the pivots of resistance. More
than 13,000 prisoners and 250 guns have
been captured. North and south of Le
Quesnoy, two divisions commanded by
Major General Bruce Williams have car-
ried out a brilliant operation which has
resulted in the capture of a large number
of prisoners. The American offensive on
the Meuse and toward Verrieres is pro-
gressing favorably. Between the Peron
and the Serre, American troops have
taken Boise Le Pargny and north of Oise
have taken Bergues sur Sambre; while
north of Sissonne they have reached the
factory at Rotbemount and west of Antre-
mencourt, Curieux, Condelancourt and
Machecourt. Between Sissoime and Cha-
teau Porcien they have taken prisoners
and p^etrated parts of the enemy line.
There is a general drive between east of
St. Quentin le Petit and the outskirts of
Herpy.

NORDEICH, Nov. 5. — The German
Headquarters reports that in the western
war theater between the Scheldt and the
Oise, the English and French by bringing
in a great mass of artillerY and tanks at-
tempted to force a brealang through on
a front of more than sixty kilometers. In
a severe conflict lasting until dark they
attacked our troops who were far interior
in numbers. At the close of the day the
line extended through Sebourg, Waignies
and Jolimetz. LeQuesnoy, threatens by
being surrounded on both sides, was evac-
uatea. The adversary stormed the west-
em end of the woods of Mormal. In the
south the enemy has thrust over the
Sambre-Oise Caiiial in many places to a
depth of one or two kilometers. In the
woods of Dieulet west of the Meuse our
troops withdrew according to orders, be-
fore the attack of the Americms to the^
east bank of the Meuse north of Stenay.

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A IJAILY NEWSPAPER
On the Way to France

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BREVITIES FROM AMERICA

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5. — Railroads
have been instructed by Director General
McAdoo to restore the employees who
are now in the military and naval service
of the United States to their seniority
rights as far as practicable when they re-
turn. Railroads are also urged to find
suitable work for other returning soldiers
and sailors who had not seniority rights
before they left.

NEW YORK. Nov. 5.— The Naval Avi-
ators football team from the Bay Shore
Station showed themselves as strong on
the land as in the air by defeating the
husky Pelham Bay Naval Training Sta-
tion's team, three to nothing. The only
score was made by Captain Harris, the
former W. & L. star who kicked a goal
from the thirty yard line.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5. — The inde-
liendence of the Polish State has been
rocx)gnized by the United States.

Germany has protested against the Al-
lied air raids on German cities and
tlireatens reprisals.

HONOLULU, Nov. 5.— The crater Kfl-
laea is putting forth lava from a himdred
hot crater, a new crack in the old floor.
The old crest of the volcano has been
boried. It was followed by several earth-
quakes on Friday. The lava ia flowing
continually in several directions.

PRINCETON, Nov. 5.— Harvard and
Princeton will meet on the gridiron at the
Polo grounds on November 23rd, for the
benefit of the United War Work Cam-
paign^ The teams will represent the
Harvard Radio School and the Princeton
1 Aeranautical School.

FRUITS ! ! I
Both Fresh and Refrigerated
WANTED— News of yesterday's elec-
tion returns in America and reports from
the Allied Peace Conference at Teraailles.
Radio operators please note.

PLL SAT WB WELL

Sayl boasting is siofuL
I know that it's wrong.
Give the Kaiser a skinful I
Is the whole of my song.

To brag is outrageous.
Don't throw up your hats
Or tell of otn* greatnessl
Elick the Hun in the slats!

(The following was sent by Nordeich
to Belmar, N. J. and receipt asked for
same.)

"German government gave permission
to inform American prisoners of war im-
mediately about particulars of election re-
tiuns on Nov. 5th. Will you supply us
with them quickly? "

Since I seen dose dere Yankees in motion

I'fe daken a tifferend notion
I'v I pop up my head

I am shure to be dead
Zo I petter duck deep in der ocean.

Hohenzollem Hubbard went to the cup-
board
To get his poor people some eats.
But when he got there, the cupboard was
bare,
All due to combined Allied fleets.

A SUGOESTBD MBANS OF DBFBN8B
VOR CAVALRTMSn AND BZ-CAVALRTMBH

198

THE AUSTRIAN SURRENDER

Continued from Page 1.

tions as long as it is deemed necessary to
conduct military operations and mnintA^n
order. All German troops whidi have
not left Austria-Hungary will be interned.
The evacuated territories of Austria-Hun-
gary win be entrusted to the local au-
thorities under the control of the Allied
armies of the occupied places.

NORDEICH,Nov. 5,— According to the
presiding body of the German-Austrian
State Council, there has been passed in
the sitting of November 3rd the fol-
lowing resolution. The State Council has
accepted the statement of the chief army
command that it has been compelled in
consequence of the complete disband-
ment of the army, to submit to the terms
of the victor. German- Austria has no army
of its own. The troops are divided among
the following formations of the Slavic
majority, which will no longer fight in
consequence of German-Austria not being
able to continue to struggle alone. But
even if German-Austria cannot alone con-
tinue to fight on the side of the German
Empire, it stands however now as before,
on terms of sincere friendship with the
German Empire and will carry through
peace negoiiations in close understanding
with Germany. It clings to the hope that
from the collapse of Austria-Himgary a
political order may arise which will serve
as a f oimdation for a long permanant com-
munity of interests between the German
Empire and German-Austria. The State
Coimdl declares in conclusion that it re-
gards the German district of South Tirol,
occupation of which by Italy it cannot pre-
vent as an inseparable and integral part
of the German- Austrian State and that the
occupation of this district cannot deprive
German South Tirol of its right of self
determination.

NORDEICH, Nov. 6, — Warsaw news-
papers give a report of the breaking out
of hostilities between Polish and Ruthen-
ian-Ukranian troops in East Galida. On
the night of Nov. 1st, Lemberg was taken
by a regiment of German, Austrian and
Ukranian nationality, Przemysl is in the
hands of the Ruthenians.

LOST—A bundi of keys. Finder is
asked to return them to the " Y " office on
Ddeck.

THE HATCHET

Published Ob Tbm High Seas

VoL 8.

Thursday, November 7, 1918

No. 7

FOREST OF MORMAL
TAKEN IN BRITISH
DRIVE ALONG SOMBRE

Prlacmers Flock by Thousand

tp French and British -

Huns Prepare New

Front

BySadiotoTlMHMdMt
LONDON, Nov. 7. — More than thir-
teen thousand Germans and a large num-
ber of guns have been taken by the Brit-
ish in their operations in Prance and Bel-
gium, and the French forces on the right
report that three thousand have been cap-
tured. Among the prisoners were many
youths of the 1920 dass. They appeared
strong and healthy. There are mdica-
tions that the Germans plan a further re-
sistance to the west to the Mons — ^Mau-
berge — ^Avcsnes line.

Yesterday morning's communique re-
ports llie capture <n eighteen thousand
prisoners and three hundred and fifteen
guns as the result of the Franco-British
victory in the Argonne. Infliction of
these losses upon the enemy means more
towards tiie final result even than the
ground won, important as that is. Gen-
eral Maurice is of the opinion that if the
collapse comes, it will come on Germany's
home front rather than in her enemy's.
The mornings British official report says
" North of the Sambre River our advanced
troops have pressed forward beyond the
forest of Mormal and reached the main
Avesnes-Bavai road southeast of Bavai.
Pn^gress has been made also west of
Bavai, and other parts of the battlefront.
A number of additional prisoners have
been taken by us.

Telm^phing yesterday and describing
the fighting on Monday which inaugurat-
ed a fresh German retreat, Perdval IMlips
said "The booty taken yesterday shows
the steady disintegration of the German
armies. One corps captured a steam
roller, and a complete road making unit,
a derrick which had been abandoned bv
its crew and a water supplv colunm with
wagon, operating plant and pumps. The
New Zecdanders crowned their splendid
achievement at Le Quesnoy by breaking
through to the German gun fine of the
fortress and taking near^ one hundred
guns some of whidi were already limbered
up and rttdy to retreat.

AlVXIOnS GERMANS SB£K
FOCH'S TERMS

WASHINGTON,Nov. 6,— An offi-
cial statement from Berlin an-
nounces that a German del^;ation to
conclude an armistice and to under-
take peace n^otiations, departed
for the western front this afternoon.
Like information reaches London
from Amsterdam.

NORDEICH, Nov. 6,— The Ger-
man del^;ation for the conclusion
of an armistice and for the begin-
ning of peace negotiations, leaves
Berlin for the west on the afternoon
of November sixth.

WASHINGTON,Nov. 6,— Germany was
notified by President Wilson, through the
Swiss Government, that General Foch
was authorized by the Allies and the
United States to receive her r^resenta-
tives and communicate to them the terms
of an armstice. President Wilson's note
informs Germany that the Allies are wil-
ling to make peace on the basis of the prin-
ciples enumerated in his speech before
Congress last January. The Allies have
reserved for themselves, complete
liberty of action, however, when
they enter the conference, on the subject
of freedom of the seas, the note states.
Regarding the restoration of invaded
territories, the Allies say they understand
that compensation will be made by Ger-
many for all damage to the civilian pop-
pulation of the Allies through the aggres-
sion of Germaxrv by land, by sea and
from the air. President Wilson in his
note to Germany transmitting the r^ly
of the Allies respectipg this armistice
concurs in this provision for compensa-
tions. ______

ZURICH, Nov. 5. — ^It was announced
today that the Czech authorities have
seized all engines and cars at the Bohe-
mian frontier. This loss added to that
of the engines actuallv put out of use on
the Western front is bnnging on a crisis
in Germany with r^[ard to their problons
ot transportatioxL

SEDAN OBJECTIVE
IN SIGHT OF AMER-
ICANS ALONG MEUSE

Tanks Now Within Five
Miles of Metz - Sedan Hallway

By Sadio to The HfttelMl
LONDON-Oct, 6. Americans were figh-
ing this afternoon within sight of Sedan,
the historic fortress lost to the Germans
in the Franco-Prussian wars.

General Pershing's communique re-
ceived this afternoon at Washington says
that the First Army under General Lig-
gett has continued its success crossing
the river south of Dun sur Meuse under
a heavy artillery fire which frequently
wrecked the newly constructed bridges.
The troops of Major General Hines' Corps
fought tneir way up the slopes of the
East bank broke the enemy's strong re-
sistance, captured Hill No. 292, Hill No.
260 and Liny devant Dun and drove the
Germans from the Bois de Chatellon.
During the afternoon the gains in this
sector were extended northward. The
troops of Major General Summerall's
Corps reached the river at Cesse and
Luzy, and mopped up the firsts Jaulney.
The American advance brought the
troops within five miles of the Sedan-Mets
railroad one of the chief lines of communi-
cation of the Germans. General Dick-
man's corps with the French has pushed
forward through the rugged areas beyond
Stonne, capturing three villages and
prisoners.

WHO IS ELECTED?

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6th.— The Asso-
ciated Press despatches tonight indicated
that R^mblicans will control the next
House of Representatives by a fair mar-
gin, but the result as to the Senate was
still in doubt.

Newberry, Republican, was three thou-
sand votes ahead of Ford in the Senator-
ial race in Michigan.

Smith, Democrat, was running eighteen
thousand ahead of Whitman, Republican,
in the gubernatorial contest in New York.

Officials of the Democratic National
Committee claimed the election of enough
Congressmen and Senators to insure
Democratic maiority in both Houses.

In general the unofficial returns are
incomplete and in some cases an official
count will bo required to determine the
vinners* %^^

THE HATCHET

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A DAILY NEWSPAPER
On the Way to France

PnbiiBhed oo the hi^ ssm: d ktrilmt e d free to
•n members of ship's crew and tfoops aboaid il^p;
may be en doeed in soUiefs' meiL

Published by a board of editon of Army aad
Nary officers; printed in the ship's printing office
by a force of Army and Navy printers; diitriboted

at tne Y. M. C. A^

Contributions welcomed: addreai.
The Haicket. care Ship's Poet Office

PURPOSE

Out of the cold mist a new dawn
comes.
Freighted with I know not what
tasks.
Out to a new day my stem heart
comes,
Ready to take up the tmknown
cares.

My purpose is real and will not be
denied.
All my love and honor are within
it.
For the Kingdom of Freedom is at
the stake
And I who would live am willing
to die for it.

COMMENT

*'The armistice terms dictated to Austria
follow the lines of those exacted in the
case of Bulgaria: They are exclvsively
military in character and approximate to
unconditional surrender. They dispose
of any possibilitjr of the resumption of
the war by Austria even if the condition
of that country did not make resxmiption
unthinkable. Following so closely upon
the brilliant achievement of her surrender
we may hope for a long peace of Austria
with the Italian people. The Terms leave
Austria Himgary powerless. And they

grovide for fadhties for pressing the war
ome On an undefended frontier of the
last remaining enemy, Germany."

The Manchester Guardian says "The

S>litical and military collapse of Austria-
ungary marks the beginning of. a new
era in southern and southeastern Europe.
And first in our thoughts and in our con-
gratulations must come Italy — Italy that
had suffered so much and so long through
all her history from menace and assault
of the invader from the north.

NUTSl 1 1
On the Table and Around it

Irate Captain: — (to awkward squad)
"Here I've wasted my whole morning
trying to teach you to salute and you
can't do it yet. What you need is a
blockhead to teach you. . Sergeant take
charge of these men.

A certain yoimg skipper named Crocker
Gave his boat to a pilot (to dock her)

But the vessel was seen
By a Htm submarine

And its resting in Davy- Jones' Locker.

"Say boss when do I see a tree? Boss,
I aint got no bizness out on this ocean.
I'se a land niggar, boss, I aint no seafar-
ing niggar. Boss if I ever sot my eyes on
a tree again, I'se gwine to put my arms
around that tree, and the War Depart-
ment hisself aint goin' to be able to pry
me loose. "

There was a man in Germany

and he was wondrous wise.
He sent his armies into France

* but got a great surprise.
For when he saw the Yanks had come

with all their might and main,?
He saw he'd met a bramble bush

and hustled back again.

Lost, Strayed, or Stolen: One half an
hour each day for a week.

Return to Ship's Clock [at night].

For Sale or Exchange: One dozen Sub-
way tickets, practically new. Will ex-
change for ham sandwich or Bull Dur-
ham. Address, P. Rivate, This Ship.

DELIGHTFUL DANCE
LAST EVENING

SOCIETY OUT m FORCE

Onard: Say paid, ia thia deck G?

M. P. : No, TOO bloka^ifa'elL

200

One of the finest dances that ever was
given on the Atlantic took place aboard
this ship last evening. The ladies were
never so gayly dedecked before. The
favors for the ofiScers were canteens worn
on the hip. The dance had as patroness-
es, Mrs. S. U. B. Marine, Mrs. L. Raft,
and Mrs. Knight Lookout.

The dance was given in honor of our
guests — the Gallant Boys in Life Preserv-
ers. The music was perfect. The dance
was conducted in the main dining room
and owing to the presence of the chairs
and tables the gangways were occasion-
ally crowded by the gang. The hall was
decorated by sea- weed and tobacco plants.

Owing to the slippery condition of the
floor and its often peculiar angle, the
dancers had to exhibit unusual skin to
stay right side up.

Miss Flu Glucose wore an appropriate
costume of fish netting and corals.

Miss Ann Cora Fluke was dressed in
green sea weed covered with whale oil.

Miss Atta N. Dent wore a becoming
white (dam) mask veil which wonderfully
set off her brunette beauty.

Miss Connie Tower wore a wonderful
Georgette creation which at a distance
gave the appearance of sea spray, with
shells.

Miss Lotta Orange was lightly dad in
bisque tortoni.

The ranking ofi&cers made a splendid
showing especially when the ship rocked.

Admiral Orestes Upsidown unfortunate-
ly fell in between the tables and had to
be released by prying up two chairs.
Major Domo stuck his elbow into Third
Lieutenant Battery and broke his main
spring. The injury of Colonel Hickory
caused a sensation. He started from the
bow end of the deck and landed on the
aft.

The danoe was declared off at ten p. m.,
neither side having gained a strangle
hold. Many expressions of pleasure were
heard from those who failed to attend.
The Admiral of the Turkish Navy, P^sba
Psick Bey was detained and sent his ro-
grets.

LOST: "What Mazie Knew'', by Henry
James. Return to the " Y " Office.

THE HATCHET

Publttlied On The High Seas

Vol.8

Friday, November 8, 1918

No. 8

ARMISTICE TERMS
NOW IN HUN HANDS
ON WAY TO BERLIN

German Committee of Peculiar

Combination Received by

Foch - Earfy Rep^

Expected

1^ Rftdk) to The Hatchet
VERSAILLES, Nov. 7 — ^Discussing the
scenes during the meeting of the Supreme
Allied Council at Versailles the Paris
correspondent of the London Times
writes "The Trainon Palace Hotel has
been the meeting place of the first Parli-
ment of the Society of Nations. In its
long conference room the twenty-four
leaders of Europe and America have sat
at a long table drawing up the terms of
the armistice of Germany which are to
enable the foundations of the New Europe
to be well and truly laid. There, over
blotting _^ds and baize, history has been
made. The seat of each delegate bears
his name on a card in front ot it. Mr.
Qemenceau occupied the central position,
having Mr. Lloyd George. Mr. Bonar
Law and Lord Milner on his left, with
Mr. Pinchon, Marshall Foch and General
Bdlit on his right. Opposite him are
Colonel House, General Bliss, Signor
Orlando and Baron Sonnino.

Wireless stations of the French govem-
metlt transmitted the following message
to the German High Command from Gen-
eral Foch. * * If the Germanplenipotentiaries
wish to meet Marshal Foch to ask him
for an armistice, they are to advance to
the French outposts by the Chimay-
Fourmies - La Capelle - Guise road.Orders
have been given that they are to be re-
ceived and conducted to the place fixed
for the interview."

N0RDEICH,Nov.-7 TheGermandd^a-
tion for the conclusion of an armistice
and the taldng up of peace negotiations,
which left for the west front at five
o'clock in the afternoon of November 6,
consists of the Riedistag members, State
Secretary Erzerberger, former Minister
and Count Von Guendell and Major Gen-
eral Von Winterfeld.

LYONS, Nov. 7.— The French papers
this morning remark that the delegation
chosen by the German government to re-
ceive the terms of armistice from Mar-
shall Foch is composed of men highly
[continued on page two]

OUR VOYAGE ENDS

B7 THB
COMDG. OFFICBR OF TROOPS

"The peaks in the distance shine with
a very rosy light."

We are nearing our destination and
will soon be leaving the ship. We have
many things to be thankful for, not the
least of which has been The Hatchet.
The daily newspaper has been very wel-
come, has been looked forward to each
night and will be missed hereafter. In
^ort it has served its purpose well and
so its mission has been a success.

Many of us will remember this ship,
and this voyage [maybe principally for the
weariness caused by the inconsiderate
Html yet I dare say with pleasure. We
thought we were lucky to be assigned
to her at the b^:inning of the voyage.
Now we know it for we have learned
what a good crew commands and operates
her, through all kinds of weather. And
the movies and the orchestra. By the
way that orchestra is some orchestra.

The officers and troops of the army
have responded very quickly and well to
the requirements they had outlined to
them at the b^:inning. Troop quarters
have been well policed, bunks properly
arrayed and abandon ship drills promptly
executed. That is satisfying to the Com-
manding Officer of Troops and demon-
strates again his theories about discipline.
Keep up the good work in your coming
spheres of activities. Preparation— Exe-
cution— Profit. Don't forget the lesson.

And now to the Captain of this fine
ship, he has not been seen much, if at all.
Why? Because his responsibilities have
been too great to permit him to leave his
post of duty. But he has brought us safe-
ly through the submarine zones and to
the haven where we would be. For that
he has our appreciation and our thanks.
We widi him and his officers the best of

luck.

General B.

Commanding Officer of Troops.

301

AMERICANS ENTER
HISTORIC SEDAN
IN MEUSE DRIVE

British - French Advance East-
ward In North - Immense
Pocket Made For Huns
With One Exit

^ Rftdk) to The Hatchet

ST. JOHNS, NFLD., Nov. 7. — The
western front correspondent reports that
the Gcamoan retreat has now developed
into something closely resembling a rout.
British, Frenc£ and Americans are all ad-
vancing. The Americans have captured
the city of Sedan on the west bank of the
Meuse.

LONDON, Nov. 7, — Telegraphing
Wednesday, Maxmillan Poster, E^y Td-
^^ph correspondent with the Americans
says: "The Americans have crossed the
Meuse in force. All day troops, guns and
transports are pouring across the river
with the result that the enemy is again
in full retreat. Germans appear to have
had intentions of making a stand at
the Meuse but once the Americans by
a determined effort, had bridged the
stream, the enemy's defense became de-
moralized.

LONDON, Nov. 7. — Thursday morn-
ing's British Communique states "Our
progress on battle was continued yester-
day evening. Our troops have taken
Dompierre and Monceau Saint Waast and
have r^u^hed or passed the line of the
Avesnes-Bavai road between Monceau
Saint Waast and the railway south of
Bavai. A counter attack in the evening
southeast of Bavai was repulsed with
heavy loss to the enemy and our line ad-
vanced. At dose of the fighting last
night in the neighborhood of Angre, our
troops gained possession of the village
and pu^ed forward to the high groimd
east of it. Further north we have reach-
ed the outskirts of Quievrain and Crespin.

LONDON, Nov. 7.— The secondary line
of German defense is now lost along its
whole length. The real squeeze of the
German army is only just beginning.
Worse still, the bottleneck through which
it is pudiing is a narrowing one and oon-

festion instead of decreasing, will tighten,
t may even be doubted that the Meuse
line will be tenable. In a sentence the
miUtary situation is almost desperate for
the enemy. He is in danger of having a
large part of his army cut off, finding
part ol the retreat from the Aisne front
dosed against hinu ^^

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EDITORIAL

We fed a new thrill as goodbyes are
about to be said at a time when the ques-
tion of the continuance of the war is at
its most critical point.

During the week in which our associa-
tions have been so exceedingly pleasant
on the water, our eyes, with those of the
rest of the world, have been turned upon
four focal points of interest.

The Peace Conference has met at Ver-
sailles; the Allies have inaugurated a great
new drive on the western front; Austria
has surrendered; and an election has been
held in the United States.

If The Hatchet has served from day to
day to acquaint our own little world on
this ship with the favorable results of the
issues and at the same time, has contrib-
uted to the good spirits of all, it is with
the greater reluctance that we approach
this time of parting.

With our au revoir may we suggest to
you who go forward, that upon vou in
part will depend the possibility of filling
future columns of The Hatchet with news
as victorious as that which has recently
met your eyes.

NEW YORK, Nov. 5. — Madison Square
Garden was crowded to capacity at one
of the greatest meetings ever held in the
United States, It was called by the
United War Work Campaigning Com-
mittee who represented the seven Army
and Navy welfare associations. John D.
Rockerfeller introduced former Supreme
Coiut Justice Chas. E. Hughes, who pre-
sided over the meeting. Right Rev. Rab-
bi Stephen Wise read the twenty-fourth
psalm. Enrico Caruso lead the audience
m singing the Star Spangled Banner, Sec-
retary of War Baker gave an account of
the American soldiers at the front, and
Cardinal Gibbons pronounced the bene-
diction.

BRBVinES FROM AMERICA

NEW YORK, Nov. 7. — Mre. Russell
Sage, widow of the famous financier, died
at her home at 604 Fifth Avenue. She
was ninety years old, and was known as
the richest woman in the world. She
was the second wife of Russell Sage and
at her death left approximately seventy
million dollars. It is estimated that she
gave away about thirty millions during her
life. Her largest gift was ten millions to the
Russell Sage Foundation for the improve-
ment of the social living conditions in the
United States. She was also the founder
of Sage College at Troy, N. Y.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7. — The Red
Cross Council annoimced that more than
thirty thousand nurses were on duty on
October first. Nine thousand more will
be needed in the next two months. Ap-
proximately a million and a half dollars
have been spent on their equipment.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7.— According
to Director General McAdoo, the railroads
and practically all lines under government
control are free from congestion. Especial-
ly in the east where the freight is heavy
the lines are all open.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7. — Among the
lists of new lieutenants recently announced
is the name of Frederick Hall Thomas,
who is well known to the sporting world
as Freddie Walsh, the former world's
lightweight boxing champion. He re-
ceived his conmiission in the sanitary
department.

OATHBRING BOOS IN THB H4TCH-WAT

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FAREWELL

Oh Ship, as you ride in this foreign bay!
We know we must say goodbye today.
You've carried us safe ; your course was true
Victory is yours,but your task's not through
"Oh Ship, Thou Queen of ancient foe!
We go for the Hun; where will you go?"
And she answered dear, in accents true,
"American men, you are here to do."
^th flag aloft and dashing prow.
Oh men of the plains, I leave you now.
I go where wait upon the shore
Eager to come, ten miUipn more.

REVOLUTION AT KIEL
LONDON, Nov. 7, — Regarding dis-
turbances in Kiel, a Copenhagen telegram
received Thursday morning states the
whole navy in Eliel and a great part of
Schleswig is now in the hands of revol-
utionaries. Marines, soldiers and work-
mans councils govern the city. According
to Ciderzeitung a general strike was pro-
claimed this morning in ^d. At the same
time all workshops were occupied by Red
troops. Trams and railways are under
control of workmen's coundL Soldiers
wear red codcades and carry red banners.
No disturbances have taken place. War
ships today hoisted red banners and Kid
castle was occupied by Reds. Food dis-
tribution is also mainly in their hands. AH
officers and sub-officers will be permitted
to remain in their position. Military gov-
ernor, Souchon has been imprisoned in
his home.

ARMISTICE TERMS

[continued from page one]
characteristic of the present military and
pan-German caste. Admiral Hintz and
General Winterfdd are particularly so.
The papers wonder whether this is the
last manifestation of boasting or whether
on the contrary it is calculated to reserve
the supreme humiliation for the parties
who provoked the disaster. Major General
Winterfdd is well known in France where,
when a Colond, he was before the war,
the military attache at the German em-
bassy in Paris. At the French maneuvers
in September 1913 he was severdy injured
in an automobile acddent at Grisoles.
For months he was nursed with the most
devoted care in this district of France and
when he left he warmly expressed his
gratitude about it and about the manner
in which he had been treated. Immediately
the war broke out and he went to Ger-
many, he took over the direction of an
agency in which all sorts of mfmeuvers

were characteristic. jjOOQlC

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VOLUME IX

WcMrd was first passed on the ship on November 21st
that the George Washington had been selected to bear
President Wilson and the Peace delegates across the
Atlantic. The following two weeks were a fortnight
of feverish activity in preparing the ship for its most
historic voyage. Its selection for this duty was made
public first in the newspapers of November 23rd.

The ship was already in excellent condition for the
new duty and aside from adding furnishings to some
of the first class cabin and the equipment of several
lounge rooms and a conference room little else was
needed. The ship's complement of officers and men
remained for the most part unchanged. Those who
had served on her for the dangerous and laborious period
of the war were given the honor of making up the
crew when she became "the President's Ship. "

At 8:10 a. m. December 4th, the President and Mrs.
Wilson stepped on board and the President's flag was
flown. The rest of the party followed immediately

and at 10:17 a. m. the ship left the piers. The story
of the trip is told in "The Hatchet," which now for the
first time was freed from the restrictions of the censor.

For the publication of this volume without the
assistance of printers from the usual army passengers,
printers J. B. Erwin and T. D. Chamberlain were added
to the ship's complement, and they together with Wall,
Abbott and Mantlow handled the t}rpe and press work
of the ninth volume besides an unusual amount of
other printing that was necessary on such duty.

Among the President's party were Mr. Robert
Bender, representing the United Press, Mr. John J.
Nevin of the International News Service and Mr. L.
C. Probert of the Associated Press. These three
working with Chaplain P. F. Bloomhardt recorded the
chief events of interest that occurred on board and in
the worlds on either side of the Atlantic and published
them from day to day in "The Hatchet," which was
read with interest by ever3rone, including the President.

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Vol.9

Thursday, December 5, 191 8

No. I

DECEMBER FOURTH
ANNIVERSART SHIP'S
TRANSPORT SERVICE

Also Triennial of Ford Peace
Mission - Slogans Compared.

The U. S. S. George Washington began
her voyage bearing President Wilson and
his official party to the Peace Conference
on the anniversary of her first trip as an
American transport bearing American
soldiers towards the battle grotmds of
Democracy.

In this epochal year, the George Wash-
ington has safely transported more than
fifty thousand American troops to the
rising tide of the hosts of righteousness
which finally engulfed the monster of
world domination by militarism. The
ship has become rated in the army trans-
port service at the highest mark of effici-
ency. When the ship's German master
acting under orders at the outbreak of
the war disabled her so thoroughly— as
he supposed-that the United States would
not be able to use her, he is said to have
remarked that he " would take his hat off *'
to the men who could make her fit for
service in time to be of any use. All
those aboard today see with their own
eyes the testimonial to the efficiency of
the American navy.

It is a further remarkable coincidence,
that the George Washington sailed for the
Peace Conference on the third anniversary
of the departure of the so called Ford
Peace ship which had for its slogan ''Get
the boys out of the trenches by Christ-
mas ". The spirit that goes on the Geoige
Washington today says, " Get the boys out
of the trenches forever".

SEN. HOSX SMITH ON RAILROADS

WASHINGTON, Dec 5— Senator Hoke
Smith, (Democrat, Georgia) introduced
a bill restoring the authority of the Inter-
state Commerce Commission over the
rates fixed by the Federal Director Gen-
eral of Railroads.

PRESIDENT AND

PEACE PARTY
START OVERSEAS

The George Washington Begins

Elstoric Voyage Bearing

Notables

Midst a din of siren blasts, shrieking
whistles bells and cheers, the George
Washington sailed forth from Hoboken
yesterday bearing President Wilson and
members of the American peace dele-
gation on their momentous journey to
France.

Pandemonitmi broke loose in New York
harbor the minute the great vessel with
its famous human cargo, ploughed away
from her pier. Twenty-one gims boomed
forth in salute from the George Wash-
ington. Every craft in the harbor then
took up the answering cheer.

And President Wilson himself in a
great bearskin coat stood on the bridge
of the ship hat in hand waving acknow-
ledgment.

As the vessel steered out to sea thousands
of people lining the shore waved their
farewells to the chief executive of the
nation. Windows and roofs of New York's
huge skyscrapers were dotted with people.
Overhead navy and army aviators swept
to and fro and around the President's ship,
now swooping down almost within touch
of the ve^el, then soaring aloft to dizzy
heights.

It was a remarkable spectacle that
greeted the peace party. Mrs. Wilson,
Secretaiy Lansing, ex-Ambassador Henry
White and other world known diplomats
stood on deck and beheld with deep feel-
ing the message of god - speed tendered
by those who cheered them on their way
from land, water and air.

The departure was made without a
hitch. Everything was carried out with
dock - like precision. And in acknowledg-
ment of the splendid arrangements made
by the navy, Mrs. Wilson released carrier
305

PERSHING'S ARMY
OF OCCUPATION

NEARS COBLENZ

German Towns In Moselle Valley
Taken Over

By Radio to Tho Httchot
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
PRUSSIA, Dec. 5— Advancing with all the
precautions ordered by General Pershing,
the army of occupation is steadily taking
over all of the territory assigned to it
under the armistice terms. The advance
guard now is within forty miles of Coblenz
while the various towns in the MoseUe
valley are being taken over with system-
atic rapidity.

The attitude of the German civilian
population is more or less one of relief.
By direction of the General conmianding
there is no fraternizing between the expe-
ditionary forces and ^e natives. Up to
the present there have been no untoward
incidents to mark the American occupa-
tion.

In yesterday's operation the towns of
Dahlem, Eisenschmidt, Steinberg, Wittlidi
and Bemcastel were occupied.

ADMIRAL MATO FOR A BIG NAVY

"The salvation of America and, indeed,
the peace of the whole worid, lies in our
havmg two things — a bi^ efficient navy
and tmiversal mihtary traming", declared
Vice Admiral Henry T. Mavo in an inter-
view yesterday. He said he came bade
from a three months inspection covering
all naval operations full of pride and en- /
thusiasm for what the American navy
has done abroad and he had nothin£[ but
praise for" the splendid youth of Amenca ".
Admiral Ma3ro commands the dread-
naught Penn^lvania now immediately
preceding the President's ship to France.

pigeons with a message for Admiral
Gieaves, thanking him for the excellent
wav in which the sailing was carried out.

After the ship passed the Statue of
Liberty, President Wilson went Ao his
room and pltmged into a mess of work.
Later he rested as he is suffering with a
cold, Admiral Gravson, his personal ph>r-
sician has counselled much rest and lei-
sure for the Executive for two or three
days.

Mrs. Wilson is frequently on the pro-
menade deck enjoying a constitutional.

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A DAILY NEWSPAPER
On the Way to Fhuice

^Pabgibed on the United States Ship OBOROB
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Assisted by a board of edHon Cram the passea-

Printed in the Ship's Printing Office by a loret
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EDITORIAL

To their distinguished guests, the officers
and the crew of the George Washington
extend their warmest greetings. The
selection of this ship for the historic mis-
sion upon which she is now embarked,
has brought a feeling of honest pride to
aJl who have been engaged in her opera-
tion. It is estimated that more than fifty
thousand men have been transported on
her decks to the shores of Prance and
while their passage was all-important at
the time, it is certain that the ship has
never sailed upon a more momentous
voyage than the one that has just begun.
Her decks have borne the tread of many
who have since given their lives on the
battlefields of France. These same decks
are now honored by the tread of those
who go to secure the result of their self
sacrifice. For a year the ocean passage
has been made as pleasant as possible for
the troops amid the trying conditions of
war. It is now an especial pleasure and
privil^e to submit the means of enter-
tainment at our disposal, to those who
have been directing our course through-
out the year.

Edward McCauley,

Captain U. S. Navy,

Commanding

POUND— A revolver on "D" deck.
Owner inquire at Post Office, "D" deck.

AN INTERESTINO EXHIBIT

The Military Intelligence Division of
the General Staff has occupied a map
and reference room forward on "B" deck
which was fitted up by the Navy Depart-
ment for the use and convenience of all
members of the Peace Commission and
those attached thereto.

BREVITIES FROM AMERICA
By Radio to The Hatchet
LONDON, Dec. 5 — The morning papers
agree that President Wilson's presence at
the Peace Conference is absolutely nec-
essary.

They all quote voluminously from his
address to Congress to support this view.

HALIFAX, Dec. 5— The American
schooner, J. Hamell Leeds laden with coal,
ashore off Lockport will be a total loss.

WASHINGTON— RepresentativeFrear
of Wisconsin has introduced a resolution
providing for an investigation of the
National Security League.

CLEVELAND, O Dec. 5— The street car
strike is continuing. The company Pres-
ident, J. J. Stanley refuses to discuss the
question of discharging women conduct-
ors until the men return to work. The
men say that the strike will continue tm-
til the women are eliminated.

WASHINGT0N,Dec.5— SenatePinance
Conmiittee had revised and checked the
new revenue bill last night and was ex-
pected to report it to the Senate today.

WASHINGT0N,Dec.5— SenatorBorah
(Republican, Idaho) has offered a resolu-
tion providing that when the peace treaty
reaches Senate it immediately be made
public and that all deliberations on it be
conducted in public sessions.
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ATTENTION OF THE CREW
Material is being gathered for the pn>-
duction of a musical show, and there is
urgait need of accomplished talent,
musical, dramatic, etc. Candidates art
requested to see Dr. Gray at once.

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Vol.9

Friday, December 6, 1918

No. 2

PRESIDENT DONS
LIFE BELT AT BOAT
IN REGULATION DRILL

Captain McCauley Acts As
Instractor- Executive Care-
ful In Preparation

Can President Wilson "abandon ship?"

Well, if there is a reader of The
Hatchet who has any doubts on the sub-
ject, we would suggest that they question
the men responsible for boat twelve.

Most of us were otherwise engaged
when the lifeboat drill was held yesterday
afternoon, but all were interested in the
President's part. As a matter of actual fact
the President took a real part in the drill.
Incidentally he took notlung for granted.
He knows what would be necessary for
his safety and that of Mrs. Wilson should
an emergency arise.

When the "abandon ship" signal was
sounded the Executive was at work in his
office. With the first note of the bugle
he arose and hastened across the deck to
his suite. Then he and Mrs. Wilson pro-
ceeded calmly and expeditiously to their
station on "C" deck near boat twelve.

The President aided Mrs. Wilson in ad-
justing her life belt seeing that every
fastening was properly made. Then he
donned his own. Ife took nothing for
granted, even assuring himself that the
belts fitted aU right and would tie. Each
loop was securely fastened in a few sec-
onds, and then the President and Mrs.
Wilson calmly waited until the signal to
return to stations was sotmded.

At the request of the Chief Executive
boat twelve was lowered to the deck level
and he was shown his place in it. He
seemed very well pleased with the snap
and vim displayed by the officers and
orew. The President, as is well known,
likes efficiency and there was plenty of it
displayed at the drill.

Now here is a little secret but it throws
additional illumination on the part of the
methods whereby the President keeps

CHURCHILL DE-
CLARES FOR BIG

BRITISH NAVY

Refuses to Relinquish Supre-
maqr of flie Seas -Increas-
ingly In4K>rtant Issue

By Radio to Tho HfttclMl
LONDON, Dec. 6, - Winston Churchill,
now Minister of Munitions, is the latest
British official to declare in favor of con-
tinuation of British heavy naval expendi-
tures.

*' We don't intend to lend ourselves in any
way to restrictions which will prevent the
navy from maintaining its well deserved
supremacy on the sea," he said in discuss-
ing the subject.

To what extent Churchill spoke for his
associates in the present government no
one is in a position to say. There is of
covase a considerable difference of opinion
in dealing with this problem; and that dif-
ference can be expected to be increased
during the next few weeks.

DAILY ADVANCE OF AMERICANS

WASHINGTON Dec. 6,-The victorious
American third army continues its occu-
pation of the Prussian territory south of
the Moselle. In his official communique
General Pershing stated today that the
general line of Bemcastel - Madbom - Ot-
zenhausen has been occupied and fully
garrisoned. North of Bemcastel the line
remains unchanged.

LIMA, Dec. 6— All Chilean vessels
entering Peruvian ports are being boy-
cotted Dv Peruvian labor. The Govern-
ment of Peru is asking a loan fr^n
United States bankers for thirty-five
million dollars. Three American war
ships are expected to arrive here from
San Francisco in a few days.

posted on how the right thing can best be
done at the right moment. He hdd a
little rehearsalprevious to the " big show "
and Captain Bdward McCauley, Jr. ex-
plained the mysteries of the life jacket
so that when the actual call came the
President had nothing to learn.

GLASS NAMED BY
PRESIDENT AS
SECTT. TREASURY

Auilior of Federal Reserve

Act Appointed as Expected

To Succeed McAdoo

By Radio to Tho HttdioC
WASHINGT0N,Dec.6, - The nomination
of Carter Glass, representative from Vir-
ginia, to succeed William G. McAdoo as
Secretary of the Treasury has been sent
to the Senate by Presidoit Wilson. Mr.
Glass, according to Secretary McAdoo, will
take over his new duties on December 26.

The naming of Mr. Glass to head the
financial branch of the government is
well deserved recognition of his worth
as a student of finance. He is the author
of the Federal Reserve Act, and it was
due to his persistency that the measure
was forced through the lower house. In
accepting the post of Secretary of the
Treasury Mr. Glass leaves what could
have been a life long membership in the
House of Representatives, as his district
is almost unanimously Democratic, and
he was the most popular resident of that
section of Virginia.

Mr. Glass will make a good team mate
for Secretary of War Baker as they possess
about the sam e physical cha racteristics.

MAIL BT AIRPLAINE CERTAIN

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6,— The success
of the aerial mail service now is assured.
The Post Office Department is making
daborate plans to extend it throughout
the countrv. In accordance with the plans,
the War Department has released for this
work one hundred De Haviland Pours
and twelve Handley Page machines. The
De Havilands have a carrying capacity of
four hundred pounds of mail each but cer-
tain alterations which have been planned
will increase this.

Expert aviators are to be secured from
the army and navy flyers. This will make
for a strong and extremely capable person-
nel ; and wul enable the Post Office Depart-
ment to annihilate distance, and cut de-
livery time between the principal commer-
cial centers of the United States to a%al-
most incredible degree.

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THE HATCHET

Established Feb niaiy— 1918

A DAILY NEWSPAPER
On the Way to France

^Pa^ihed on the United States Ship GBOROB
WASHINOTON. distributed free to^'aU^udi.^

Ci«»t. Edwtfd MeCaiile7» Jr^
Obapiaia P. F. HleoiliMdt. I __

Assisted by a boftsd o£ editors ftom the ]

Printed in the Ship's Printing Qflloe by a teoe
of Navy printers.

Cotttribatioos welcomed; address
TIm Hatchet, care Ship's Post Office

HIGH SEAS, DECEMBER, 6. IBIS.

TO THE OFFICERS AND CREW
My hearty congratulations on the honor
you are having in being on the ship
selected as the best one to carry such a
distinguished party as you now have with
you.

While the size of the ship may have
had something to do with it, I like to feel
that her condition and her reputation
were also factors. The condition and the
reputation of a vessel depend principally
upon one thing — the esprit of the officers
and crew who put the vessel in condition
and who carried on the work to be done
in such a manner as to build up a rep-
utation which few vessels, if any, could
equal.

Under Captain McCauley I know
that the good ship will live up to her rep-
utation, and that The Hatchet which
helped establish tliat esprit, which prevails
on board, will continue to hew its way
across the "briney" until peace is once
more established.

It is my regret that I cannot be with
you, but I am pleased that so many of
you who made so many trips with me
under war conditions can say with pride,
as I do, — "I served on the GEORGE
WASHINGTON" — and that you can
also say, but with a greater pride — "We
carried the PRESIDENT."

Edwin T. Pollock,

Captain, U. S. Navy.
[Editor's Note: — Captain Pollock was
the Commanding Officer of the George
Washington for one year less two days,
ending Sept.29,1918. To him The Hatchet
owes its origin and continuance.]

WORLD'S NEWS IN CAPSULE FORM
By Radio to The Hatchet

PARIS, Dec. 6— King Albert of Bel-
gium and his party were given a royal
welcome wheh they arrived at Paris yes-
terday on their way to the Peace Con-
ference.

HAVRE, Dec, 6— An official Belgium
Communique contains the information
that they have occupied Nued.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6— A resolution is
being prepared by a member of the Sen-
ate inviting Marshall Foch to visit the
United States.

ROME, Dec. 6— A dispatch from Con-
stantinople states that Italian Marines
have occupied the Venetian Palace which
formerly belonged to the Emperor of
Austria.

PITTSBURG, Dec. 6— A mail service
by auto trucks was inaugurated yester-
day between Pittsburg and Wheeling.
The trucks which were formerly engaged
in Army Service were the ones to carry
the first big load between Ohio and Penn-
sylvania cities.

MUNICH, Dec. 6— Kurt Eisner, the
head of the Bavarian Government tele-
graphed Chancellor Ebert at Berlin re-
questing a conference of the heads of the
German States at Jena in order to discuss
the publication of secret dociunents.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6— The Cummins
resolution calling for the appointment of
a committee of eight Senators to attend
the Peace Conference has been killed by
unanimous vote of the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee.

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ENTERTAmMWr PROGRAM

Saturday the Serentii
iouM> a. m. Band Concert
2:30 p. m. Orchestra Symphony.
7:00 p. m. Theatre "Old Salt"
Orchestra and Sin|^
W. S, Hart In *The Border Wireless*
8:15 jD. m. ICardia Washington Theatre
Orchestra Selections
Charles Chaplin In 'Shoulder Arms'

ATTENTION OP THE CREW
Dr. Gray desires that all musical talent
m the Crew report in crew space E-4 at
6:15 p. m.

"Your uniform admits you " to the The-
atre "Old Salt"— but it must be a clean
one and the uniform of the day.

MARTHA WASHINGTON
THEATRE

OFnCBRS* MSSS HAIL, B DBGK
TO-NIGHT 8:15

FAIRBANKS at his best in
BOUND IN MORROCCO

An exceptional Fairbanks 4-reeler

CHAPLIN in A DOGS LIFE

The Inimitable Charlie Finds

Fido and a Fortune

I Music by tbe

Mount Vernon Symphony Orchestra

THE THEATRE TONIGHT

"OLD SALT* 7:00

ASSEMBLY HALL E-S

ThsgPoimlar Movie Star
CHARLES RAY In

THE FAMILY SKELETON

[FIVE RBBLS)

The Screaming Sennett Comedj
A PULLMAN BRIDE

/ Crew Singmg Before the PictoM p

THE HATCHET

Pablkked On The High Seas

Vol.9

Saturday, December 7, 1918

No. 3

MANY NOTABLES
BESIDES PRESIDENT
ON GEO. WASHINGTON

Cabinet Members - D^omat-

ists - Ambassadors - Anny

and Navy Officials

It is probable that not for five years
has any group of such important person-
ages entrusted their lives in any single
vessel to the dangers of the deep as the
representative assemblage who are under-
taking this voyage.

Besides the leading figure in the eye of
the present world and his staff are am-
bassadors to England and from France
and Italy. Distinguished officials of the
army and navy, well known publicists
and specialists are also among those to
be found on the decks of this ship.

That the larger reading public of The
Hatchet may know of their identity, a
much abbreviated list of the more dis-
tinguished passengers follows:

The President.

Mrs. Wilson.

The Honorable Robert Lansing, Sec-
retary Of State.

Mrs. Lansing.

The Honorable Henry White, Ex-Am-
bassador to France.

The Honorable John W. Davis, The
American Ambassador to Great Britain.

The French Ambassador
and Mme. Jusserand.

The Italian Ambassador,
and Countess Macchi di Cellere.

Admiral Harry S. Knapp, U. S. N.

Rear Admiral Gary T. Grayson.

Captain Pratt, U. S. N.

Brigadier General ChurcfailL

Col. L. P. Ayers.

Mrs. W. S. Benson.

R. B. Fosdick.

Mr. George Cred.

PHESIDBNT AT MOVIES

ON THE HIGH SEAS

President and Mrs. Wilson headed the
guests of honor attending last night's
performance in the Martha Washington
theatre. Both apparently enjoyed the
entertainment very much. The stars of
the occasion were Douglas Fairbanks and
Charlie Chaplin.

Incidentally the work of the Mount
Vernon Symphony Orchestra is a real
feature of all the entertainments in this
theatre. There are many professional
organizations who could learn a good
d^ about music from them.

AIX-LA-CHAPBLLB OCCUPIED

LONDON, Dec. 7.--Victorious troops
have entered Aix-la Chapelle and have
compelled the Prussians to doff their hats
and pay respect to the uniforms of the
Belgians. They have laid down a martial
law in a proclamation in almost identical
language to that which the Germans used
in Belgium. The inhabitants are ordered
to remain indoors at night.

CHILB-PERn APPROACH WAR
LIMA, PERU, Dec. 7,— The situation
growing out of the di^te between Chile
and Peru is gradually becoming more
tense. The Bolivian Consuls have taken
over all Pervian interests in Chile and the
entire Peruvian cabinet has resigned. M.
Barreto has been commissioned to form
a new cabinet. Meanwhile the preparations
for war in both nations continue.

FRENCH PLAN DEMOBILIZATION

PARIS, Dec. 7, — Prem. Clemanceau
will probably make an official annotmce-
ment to the Chamber of Deputies on
December 17th regarding the necessities
of a prolonged armistice. He believes the
demooilization of all soldiers in active ser-
vice should be completed by April, the
remainder to be mustered out as soon as
peace is signed.

BUENOS AYRES, Dec. 7.— An earth-
quake has destroyed the town of Vallenar
and partially destroyed Capiapo in Chile
killing one hundred persons. In the
devastated districts bodies of men women
and children are still buried in l^e ruins.
The shocks continued four minutes
and the disturbance was unusually severe.
209

LLOYD GEORGE

EXPLAINS CABINET
POLICY ON PEACE

Punishment for Murders on
Sea and Land - Indemnifi-
cation -Land for Troops

By Radio to TlM HatdMt

LONDON, Dec. 7— Premier Uoyd
George, in a political address today, lifted
a part of the veil of secrecy that has sur-
rounded the attitude of the British coalition
government toward the coming peace
conference. However the Premier con-
tinues significantly quiet r^arding the
proposed Lrcague of Nations with its ac-
companying general disarmament.

Summed up the British attitude on
foreign matters as outlined in his address
is as follows:

First — ^The Kaiser must be subjected to
the doctrine of personal punishment for
personal guilt.

Second — ^All responsible for the mur-
ders at sea and for the maltreatment of
prisoners of war must be held answerable
for their crimes.

Third — ^The Central Empires must pay
the cost of the war and a joint commission
will decide amounts and methods of pay-
ment.

Fourth — Government land must be
given to soldiers and sailors and national
resources must be developed to the ut-
most in conformity with a program of in-
tensified industrial development.

The failure of the Premier to make
Great Britain's position on what admitted-
ly is the greatest problem that the peace
conference must settle, establishtnent of
the League of Nations to provide absolute
and impartial international justice, has
displeased the London new^pers. The
Times, owned by Lord Northcfiffe, in en-
dorsing the League says it is the most
important matter to be decided and de-
clares that it should be so organized to
insure justice, repress wrong doing and
guarantee the sense of intematioi^ se-
curity which alone can obviate the need
of competing armaments. The British
people are greatly in earnest regarding
the League of Nations. ^^

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EDITORIAL

New York Times: "Yesterday as he
sailed away he was saluted by more
Taxied tumultuotis expressions of good
wishes than ever fell upon the ears of
a departing traveler. It was universal,
genuine, hearty, unmistakable. Above all
things which inspired the people to wish
their country's head godspeed is the wish
that he may accomplish two purposes
which they have at heart; first, that he
may exert upon the conference an influ-
ence of unselfish spirit and ideals declared
and based upon the earnest hope that the
peace attained will be enduring because
based upon justice and righteousness.
The other is that the President's com-
munion with representative men of the
nations that have faught with us for tri-
umph of right over wrong may promote
good understanding and lasting fiiend-
ship for the world's welfare. The country's
good wishes go with the President."

The Washington Evening Star professes
the belief that when the conference comes
to the question of the future ot Turkey,
figures regarding cruelties in the Ottoman
Empire will be available and will have a
direct bearing upon the decision reached,
the slaughters were instigated and per-
Accurate reports are impossible but
mitted by the government at Constanti-
nople. Germany had a hand, but the
Turks shouldn't escape punishment.

WAR WORK FOR PEACE TIlfiBS

Forward on B deck, in the reference
and map room, there is an unpublished
story of the war more graphic and con-
vincing than the printed words. It is a
story of achievement told in mute lines
and ssrmbols on a series of charts but
it covers probably every phase of America's
activities as well as those of the Allies.

One may see at a glance what the terms
of the armistice did to the military power
of Germany; exhibits show the fluctuating
power of aU the nations engaged in the
struggle — a steadily mounting line on
one side and and a steadily decreasing
one on the other.

Large maps elaborately colored show
the areas of the worid to be made over
by the coming peace conference. One may
comprehend at a glance how the map of
Europe may be rearranged by the Con-
gress of Versailles, and what are the rac-
ial and linguistic divisions of the people
invov d.

All these exhibits re pr esent a tremend-
ous amount of labor, mental and physical.
They are a picture of achievement which
was difficult; they tell the story of blazing
a new trail by the Military Intelligence
Division of the General St^.

They have been prepared by a staff of
officers of the Positive Branch of the
Military Intelligence Division, General
Staff in collaboration with the best equip-
ped experts on economic, psychological,
political and physical phases of the war.

One of the most important phases of
work upon which the Intelligence Bureau
now is engaged will, when completed,
give to the army the most complete
equipment of mihtary hand books and
manuals in existence. They will provide
the most detailed information to co-rdate
with military operations or administration
in any country to which the armed forces
of the United States might be called.

The exact nature of the Information con-
tained in these works is necessarily largely
confidential but there is no secret of its
existence. The officers in charge already
have supplied the American es^^ditionary
forces in Russia with information so com-
plete and far readiing in every detail that
allied officers have made representations
for extracts and copies desiring to supply
its forces with the same works.

As the monographs and hand books are
completed they will be issued and in them
all officers down to company commanders
may find reliable and carefully invest-
igated information of the highest value
in their operations. Baedeker, until now,
seems to have held the record for works
of this kind- Those who have seen th^
American productions say they are incom-
parably superior.

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MARTHA WASHINGTON
THEATRE

OFFICERS' MESS HALL, B DECK
TO - NIGHT 8:i5

'SHOULDER ARMS'

Charlie ChapUn in hit llastecpieoa^

A Riot of Flm

Trench life De Luxo

The onlr picture that ew appaued at
The New York Strand for four weeki.

I This evening it oonclndee its seventh weekli
tfhowing at the Broadway Theatre.

THE THEATRE
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ASSEMBLY HALL B-3

TO-NIGHT
7:00

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THE PRESIDENT'S FLAG

Borne overseas for the first time on the George Washington,
(Ptioto by courtesy- of the International FUm Service Co.)

fODpyrigbt. Underwood A Underwood. N. Y.)

A CX)RNER IN PRESIDENT WILSON'S "SEA WHITE

This shows President Wilson's private desk. Attached to the wall

telephone through which the President kept in touch with
Washington while on the trip across.

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THE HATCHET

Pabltthed On The High Sms

Vol.9

Sunday, December 8, 1918

No. 4

PRESIDENT MEETS
WITH THE. CREW IN

CHURCH SERVICE

President Wilson attended church ser-
vices this morning in the enlisted mens'
assembly hall on one of the lower decks.
Accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Admiral
Grayson the President came at the open-
ing of the services and stayed until the
end. His voice ootdd be heard by those
about him in the singing of the hymns
and also in the recital of the Apostles
Creed.

When in Washington the President
makes it the rule to attend church ser-
vices every Sunday with Mrs. Wilson.
Sometimes he attends his own church
and at others, Mrs. Wilson's.

Today Chaplain Bloomhardt had pre-
pared a sermon for the enlisted men be-
fore he knew the President would attend
services, but he made no change in his
text and the President was an attentive
listener.

After the services the President went
on deck for a constitutional. It is his
custom never to work on Sunday and to
take only light recreation.

MEXICO BACK ON FRONT PAGB

WASHINGTON. Dec. 8— Advices from
Mexico contain the information that trou-
ble is brewing in that land again. It is
reported that General Villa is gathering
men in the motmtains of the northern
provinces.

BRITISH WARSHIP HITS MINB

LONDON, Dec. 8— It has definitely been
settled that eleven lives were lost when
the British warship Cassandra hit a mine
in the Balti Wednesday night and sank.
The remainder of the crew were rescued
by destroyers.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 8— Prince Yori-
hite Higashi Pushima. cousin of Japan's
Emperor, and a commander in the Japan-
ese navy, reached here today for a tour
dt the United States. In the absence of
President Wilson he was officially wel-
comed on behalf of the nation by Vice
President Thomas R. MarshalL

WAR A FAILURE

IF NO LEAGUE OF
NATIONS SAYS TAFT

Expects Public Men of All the

Nations To Back Up Its

Essential Features

By Radio to The Hatchet

New York Dec. 8, — Unless a League
of Nations grows out of the coming peace
conference in Prance the war will have
been a failure is the opinion of former
President William Howard Taft.

The former President told the Lotus
Club that in his opinion the prominent
public men of all of the allied countries
will back the proposal in its essential
features.

He takes direct issue with his former
Secretary of State, Senator P. C. Knox,
who has advocated an immediate winding
up of the war allowing the question of
the League of Nations to be discussed
leisurely.

The League to Enforce Peace has
adopted a general program designed to
promote advocacy of the formation of the
suggested League.

LONDON, Dec 8— Count Wilhehn
HohenzoUem is quoted in the Daily Mir-
ror as having said, ''I will reserve com-
ment on the criminal charges which are
being made from all sides until these
charges are actually brought against me.
When I must face them I must be loyal
to the present German government."
The deposed Emperor is greatly dejected
and spends almost his entire time in
writing.

NEW YORK, Dec. 8— The Commercial
Cable Company through its coimsel,
Charles E. Hughes has applied to the
Federal District Court for an injunction
to restrain Postmaster General Burleson
from retaining its cables and "such other
relief" as that court may direct. Mean-
while the Postmaster General has ordered
the Commercial and Western Union cables
to be consolidated and has named Geofge
G. Ward to be General Manager of the
united lines.

211

AMERICANS ADVANCE
THROUGH GERMANY
ON SCHEDULE TIME

By Radio to The Hatchet
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY OF
OCCUPATION,Dec 8,— The third Amer-
ican army, proceeding through the valley
of the Moselle, has now occupied more
than half of]the Prussian territory assigned
for it to hold.

The line now established runs through
Udelhoven, Oocweller, Laubach, Driesch,
Todanroth, Neider and Worresbach. The
third army is proceeding exactly on sche-
dule and as each Prussian town is occupied
it is heavily garrisoned and every possible
precaution is taken.

Generally speaking the advance of the
Allies into German territory is proceeding
like dock work. The British forces have
entered and occupied Cologne. The armies
of occupation are rigidly enforcing military
discipline and are keeping the inhabitants
in their houses after dark. There has been
no trouble of a serious character reported
from any point.

WORLD REVOLUTION FLAN NIPPED

STOCKHOLM, Dec 8— Mystery sur-
rounds the seizure here of a large quan-
tity of documents in a raid on the head-
quarters of the Radical Socialists. It
was reported that among these papers
were complete plans for a world wide
revolution. Just what was involved in
the general scheme, and the identity of
the leaders, have not yet been revealed.
It is understood, however, that the vari-
ous governments affected have been put
in ftul possession of all the facts and that
wholesale arrests of those implicated can
be expected.

Whether this proposed movement was
connected with the I. W. W. movement
in the United States is not yet known.
At the recent trial of William D. Hay-
wood, Secretary-Treasurer of the I. W. W.
at Chicago evidence was produced that
showed Haywood had representatives in
Stockholm endeavoring to bring about a
common understanding between the an-
archists of Europe anoH^e I. W. W. of
the United States. jyV^OOQle

THE HATCHET

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EDITORIAL

LONDON TIMES: Dec.SJtis gratifying
to learn that an agreement has been
reached and the next step will be friendly ex-
changes between Lloyd George Clemenceau
and Wilson. After which Wilson will
necessarily find himself in a far better
position to make up his mind on practical
problems to be solved and to adjust his
policy, than had he remained in the White
House.

The DAILY MAIL says it understands
Great Britain fixes its indenmity to be
demanded from Germany at eight billion
pounds or forty billion dollars, and that
the French figures will exceed that total.

GREETINGS FROM
SCANDINAVIAN DELEGATION

NEW YORK, Dec. 8,— -The Scandina-
vian journalists who are visiting the United
States as guests of the Government have
sent the following wireless to President
Wilson on the transport Geoi^e Washing-
ton: —

"To the President of the United Statesr-
Delegation of journalists from the Scan-
dinavian countries, now safely in New
York, as guests of your generous and
glorious nation, send heartiests greetings
to Mrs. Wilson and yourself for a happy
and speedjr voyage."
(signal

"Engscome," for Sweden
"Marett," for Denmark
''Tvedt,"forNorday.

THE ORCHESTRA

The George Washington Orchestra is
one of the finest in the world. This state-
ment is not merely the judgment of The
Hatchet musical critic but is the boiled
down opinion of every notable aboard,
interviewed privately by The Hatchet re-
porters.

There are twenty reasons why the
George Washington Orchestra is a won-
der. Each of these plays something and
plays it fine. ,

The first reason for our great orchestra
is P. J. Felber, Jr., of Chicago, the leader.
For five years he was a member of the
. Chicago Symphony Orchestra and for two
years one of " The Berkshire String Quar-
tette."

It is impossible for The Hatchet to give
the record of each of the twenty boys who
have temporarily abandoned musical car-
eers to help their country in its job of
winning the war. Most of these fellows,
however, yielded positions of importance
in the Chicago or Philadelphia Symphony
Orchestra when they enlisted in the
Navy.

Among them is a Concert Quintette,
including John Doane who has appeared
in concert work all over the country,
starting in Raldalls Grove, Ohio, when
he was a few minutes old; Carl Fass-
hauer of Philadelphia and a violinist in
the Philadelphia Symphony orchestra;
Walter Brauer, of Jersey City, N. J. a cel-
list of renown; and Robert Dolejsi, Chica-
go, one of two Americans ever awarded
the Royal State Diploma in the Master
Class for Violinists in the Royal Con-
servatory of Music at Vienna.

These men, pla3ring at intervals through-
out the day, add materially to the pleas-
ures of this famous voyage, take the
minds of the passengers off the waves
and other troubles — and keep the meals
from hoisting anchor when the water is
rough.

ASSEMBLY HALL
TO-NIGHT 8:15

FOR ALL HANDS

SONGS

A Sunday Evening

In tiie Navy

Made Up From

The Band

Song Hits

ao Min. MoTle

and

Picture Songs

Seat! Wm be RMerred For the PasMoxen

WI10 ICay Enter Vtom the Forwaid Stafairaj

ATHLETIC CARNIVAL

Monday Afternoon
2:30

OPEN AIR ARENA

After Hatch No. 5

STEFFANO, (W. T.)

WILL MEET

SIEBERT, (M. A. A. ic)
m A
SPARRING BOUT

BAKER (E ic)

VS

RUPENIAN, (Sea)

m A
WRESTLING MATCH

Second Sparring Botit
SCANLON, [Sea] Vs

MANCUSO, [Sea]

6 MESS ATTENDANTS 6
WILL COMPETE

m A

PIE EATING CONTEST

212

MUSIC FX7RNISHED BT
THE SHIP'S BAND

Punec Have Been Made Up for Bach Wfamer
BBST SBATS Oip^DBCK AFT.

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THE HATCHET

Pablklied On The High Seas

Vol.9

Monday, December 9, 191 8

No. 5

PRESIDENT SPENDS
SUNDAY EVENING IN
OLD NAVY FASHION

Sings

With Boys of Crew and
Shakes Hands Wifh
"AU Hands^»

Sunday evening President Wilson un-
expectedly, and unannotinced attended
the song service of the enlisted men in
the lower assembly hall. The president
had attended morning church services
with Mrs. Wilson and Admiral Grayson,
and he probably had not intended to go to
the evening's gathering until he heard
the orchestra which usually precedes the
singing by the crew. The President en-
joys singing and decided at once to go.

During the program which lasted near-
ly an hour the President joined heartily in
the singing and his voice ootdd be heard
with those of the men about him. Be-
tween the songs there was a motion pic-
ture which the President remained to see.

And here it is permissible to tell a little
secret — it was a most unusual thing for
the President to attend a motion picture
on Sunday. While at home in the White
House the President seldom works on
Sunday and never goes in for amusement,
even foregoing his favorite recreation of
gotf.

But in true democratic fashion he al-
ways fits his personal convenience to the
circumstances of the occasion, and he
enjoyed the motion picture as much as
anybody. When that was over, the Pres-
ident held an impromptu reception shak-
ing hands with all the men present, and
at the end the men gave him three cheers
and tiger which resounded all over the
ship. As he was leaving the hall the
Quartette sang the Princeton University
song "Old Nassau" which both delighted
and thrilled the President. From the ex-
pression on his face it seemed to have
brought back pleasant reminiscences of
former days.

PARIS, Dec. 8, — A Havas agency
despatch savs that one officer and six men
fiom the American destroyer Lansdale
were drowned while attempting to rejoin
their ship.

TO AMERICANS

FALLS HONOR OF
ENTERING COBLENZ

Use

Gennan Railroads For First
Time at Request of City
Fearing Riots

By Radio to Th6 Hatchet
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY OF
OCCUPATION IN GERMANY. Dec. 9—
The honor of occupying Coblenz went to
a battalion of the 39th regular infantry.
It entrained at Treves on Sunday and
proceeded at once to the fortified city
four hours away. The occupation was
made much earlier than had been planned,
the premature taldng over of the city
being on the direct request of the German
authorities who were apprehensive that
rioting would follow the departure of the
German garrison.

This is the first time in the occupation
of Prussia that the American army has
utilized the railways for the transportation
of troops. The battalion sent forward
took possession of the City Hall and
threw guards about the public buildings.
Meanwhile the entire third army moved
forward in the usual manner toward the
city.

There was much natural curiosity
among the inhabitants of Coblenz over
the Americans but there was not the
slightest evidence of disorder. General
Pershing's orders against anything but
the most formal rdations between the
army of occupation and the people is be-
ing rigidly enforced by all troop com-
manders.

GEO. WASHINOTON PASS-
ENGERS TAKE NOTICE
NEW YORK, Dec. 8,— Heavy storms
sweeping the Atlantic steamship lanes
have demoralized ocean traffic. Of forty-
two steamships due to arrive here Satur-
day and Sunday only three had been
heard from up to late Sunday. It is be-
lieved all are delayed by heavy seas.
213

U. S. AND ARGENTINE
OFFER MEDIATION
TO CHILE AND PERU

South American Crisis Seems

To Be Passing — Extreme

Measures to be Avoided

By R atf io to The Hatchet
SANTIAGO, CHILE, Dec. 8 — There
seemed a strong possibility today that the
threatened war between Chile and Peru
might be avoided. The American Am-
bassador to Chile has tendered his good
offices to mediate the questions in dispute
between the two nations. At the same
time the Argentine government has off ered
to assist in every possible way. n

The cabinet was called to meet in spec-
ial session today to consider the offer.
In addition it was to confer with special
committees of the Senate and Chamber.
Opinion in Congress is divided regarding
the best policy to be pursued but there is
a growing feding in both nations against
extreme measures.

It was considered possible today that a
joint mediation plan participated in by
the United States, Argentine and at least
one other South American republic might
be accepted.

LLOYD GEORGE PRAISES
BRITISH NAVY

LEEDS, ENGLAND. Dec. 8,— "I wiU
never forget President Wilson's reply to
my request for 120.000 infantry and mach-
ine gunners to help ths Allies/' said Lloyd
George at a meeting here.

"I had asked for ^)eed. He replied: —
"Send your ships and we'll send 120,000
men." This was done. British vessels car-
ried some 1,100,000 of the 1,900,000 men
the United States sent across. Good old
ships of Britain have saved liberty to the
world many times."

LONDON, Dec. 8, — That Holland wiU
surrender the Ex-Kaiser and former
Crown Prince for trial should the Allies
insist but that she will first ask that they
be interned permanently in the Dutch
West or East Indies where they would
be guarded by Dutch warships is reported
by the Amsterdam correspondent of the
EXPRESS. ^

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HIGH SEAS, DBCBBIBER 9, Z918.
EDITORIAL

A special cable to the NEW YORK
TIMES quotes a well known Englishman
as saying that the British attitude toward
President Wilson's visit to Europe is
neither one of dpubt nor suspicion but is
one of intense curiosity. The SPECTATOR
is quoted as declaring that the British
recognize that any treaty agreed on must
have Republican support in the Senate
inasmuch as a two-thirds vote is necessary
to ratify. It believes that the attitude of
the Republicans is most friendly toward
British and French aims.

" It is well understood that we can ap-
proach the peace conference with all
confidence", says the newspaper. "Our
position, and that of France, is one of
great power which we must not abuse or
fail to use."

WestMinsterGazette: Dec. 8, — ^Wehave
only the barest indication of 'vhat the
President means by freedom of the seas.
Some interpretations are inadmissable,
but it is hoped that when the President
argues the questions he will acknowledge
sea warfare to be but one phase of war-
fare.

London papers claim to have the in-
formation that the triM of the fugitive
Kaiser will be held at Versailles,

NAVY TO HAVE 1300 SHIPS

WASHINGTON. Dec. 9— The first fig-
ures showing exactly the plan for the in-
crease of the naval establishment were
furnished the House Naval Affairs Com-
mittee on Saturday by Admiral Griffin.
By July 1, 1920, he explained, the navy
will total 1,291 vessels. Of these there
will be forty first class battleships and
329 destroyers.

Admiral Taylor told the committee that
contracts for twenty-nine ships authorized
by Congress are still to be placed. These
include the five battle cruisers authorized
in 1916 on which work was not b^^un
because yard space was needed for other
purposes.

CRBW PREPARINO FOR SHOW

The dramatic members of the crew are
busily engaged in the preparation and re-
hearsal of the " Show ", which being staged
in the Theatre "Old Salt" for Tuesday
evening. The musical numbers and the
skits are being rehearsed under the direc-
tion of Dr. Gray and Phil Dunning, late
of "Biff Biff Bang". Some unexpected
difficulties have been encountered in se-
lecting the female chorus because of the
tattoo marks on arms and shoulders. The
rehearsal was delayed this afternoon for
half an hour by the leading chorus lady
who was later found in the barber shop.
The show has developed some wonderful
soubrettes who walk in our midst un-
recognized and here to fore unacclaimed.

ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM

Tuesday flie Tentii
10:00 a. in. Band Concert
2:30 p. m. Orchestra Syn^ony.
6:15 p. m. Theatre <<01d Salt"

Musical Oambol

8:15 p. m. Martha Washington Theatre

Douglas Fairbanks in ''Say Toong

Fellow" and Chaplin in ''The Pawn Shop."

MARTHA WASHINGTON
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Bill Hart, The Wild Westerner

Breaks up the Favorite Hun Game

Crew Report it Fine Show.

«*Gnat Stoff* ', layi BafaOde Mike"
"Better ei7<en than Iriiher Yiddiiher flhowv,"

laysKaliah
*Sho* nuff thrillin", lays Jenkiiis
PRECEDED BY

TWO REELS OF FUN

AND INTERSPERSED BY
ORCHESTRA SELECTIONS

THE THEATRE TO-NIGHT

"OLD SALT* 7:00

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No. 6

AZORES GREET
PRESIDENT'S EYE
IN MORNING HOURS

First Land Si^^ted Gives Beaut-
iful Picture and Is Welcome
Scene to All

President "^^Ison had his first s^pse
of land since leaving New York today as
the ship rotinded the Azores and continued
on the last leg of her voyage to Brest.

At early dawn some of the American
destroyer flotilla from the naval base at
Punda del Gada appeared on the horizon
coming to meet the Washington and her
convoy. The morning was cloudy and the
islands lay off in a low hanging mist As
the coming destroyers wheeled and fell
in abreast of the big Pennsylvania the
outlines of the islands became visible and
the President with Mrs. Wilson went on
deck with glasses to see land and possibly
catch a glimpse of the naval base which the
United States has established there as
one of the links in the chain of submarine
'defense on the Atlantic.

The surf was breaking up and down
the coast throwing a long white line at
the base of the green hills. These rose
in the background to prettily platted fields,
little towns with their houses of white
with roofs of red and green added to the
colorful picture.

As the George Washington and her con-
voy got within full sight of shore a Port-
ugese boat running out to meet them fired
a salute which was followed by a pres-
idential salute of twenty one gtms from
the George Washington while the guests
and crew of the ship lined the rails. After
the salute was fired, the accompanying
destroyer spread out in a wide colimm
five abreast ahead of the Pennsylvania
with the George Washington following
and so continued on toward France.

No stop was made because the George
Washington is too heavy a ship to put in
there, and also because the schedule which
has been planned for the President's ar-
rival in Prance would permit no delay.

STEELE, MARINE
GAINS DECISION

OVER NAVY LAD

Rupenian Tbrows Baker -Levius

Wins In Heroic Contest

Over Pies

Three snappy fistic encounters, a wrest*
ling match and a pie eating contest for
dessert enlivened yesterday afternoon for
the passengers and crew.

The athetics were staged by the crew
on "C" deck and a full house was in at-
tendance on all decks. Ringside seats
went at a premitun. The ships' band played
soothingly between blows and falls dtuing
the meet. The pie-eating needed no or-
chestral accompaniment. Casualties were
equally divided between the pie-eaters
and the fighters though the former suffered
more facial blemishes than the latter.

As observed by the sport expert of the
Hatchet, the first bout — ^between Scanlon
and Mancuso— -was rightly judged by the
referee in favor of Scanlon. He forced all
the fighting and while Mancuso got in the
two cleanest hits o£ the bout, his oppon-
ent had the edge by and large.

The second match — between Seibert and
Armstrong — should in our htunble opinion,
have gone to Armstrong. He didn't get
any more hits than his opponent but he
registered a lot more laughs. On total
points he should have been awarded a
sufficient sum more than even break in
the money to pay the entrance fee for a
good comedy. We should like to see
Armstrong in action again.

Jeffries and Myers staged a good bout,
Jefferies bringing home the chicken in
the form of the decision and $5.00 trim-
mings.

The real fight of the day, however, was
that between Damoyanic, U. S. N., and
Steele, U. S. M. C. The latter lived up
to the fighting slogan of the Marines and
despite the handicap of a pair of No. 10
shoes which found difficulty in sticking to
the canvas, got the decision on superior
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MANY KILLED AND
INJURED IN BERLIN
STREET FIGHTING

Police Interfere in Munich Also

Between Radicals and

Non-Socialists

By R«dio to Hie Hatchet
LONDON, Dec 10— Advices from vari-
ous sources indicate that the situation
within Germany still remains dangerous.
Government troops and groups of so-call-
ed Sparticus followers, including many
supporters of Dr. Liebknecht and other
radicals, have participated in a series of
bloody dashes. In fighting that took
place in the streets of Berlin last Friday
it now is known that 28 were killed and
48 wounded. The Spartacus group were
completely routed.

Radicals attacked non-Socialist groups
in Munich and broke up planned meet-
ings finally compelling the police to order
the removal of all flags excepting the red
ensign of "internationalism " from all pub-
lic buildings in the dty.

Chancellor Eberts has been compelled
to bring strong additional forces into the
dty to cope with the Berlin situation.
The Liebloiecht followers seem bent on
organized revolution and one report said
that the Rdchstag btiilding 1^ been
captured by the rsidicals.

slugging. What this bout ladced in
skillful fighting it made up in heavy,
long range ar&lery. The navy repre-
sentative was terribly handicapped in
having a name almost too long to carry in
a fast fight.

The wrestling matdi was a good ex-
hibition between Rupenian and Baker,
the former winning on a hold which the
Hatchet editor was tmable to see because
Mrs. Jusserand's hat was in the way and
on dther side of it were passengers who
were leaning further over the sit x^l of
C deck than the short legged, short neck-
ed, short sighted scribe was able to do.

As for the pie eating contest, it was
heard but not seen by the Hatchet re-

Corter. From' the sounds eminating from
dow however it was obvious that Benj.
Levius was winning the contest and this
was later confirmed by the referee who
was alongside the bout.

It was a bully afternoon and a good
time was had by all.

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HIGH SBAS, DBCBMBBR 10, 1918.
WORLD'S NEWS IN CAPSULE FORM

METZ, Dec. 10— General Petain was
the recipient of the baton of a Marshal
of Prance at the opening of the ceremonies
formally transferring Alsace-Lorraine
back to France. President Poincaire,
Premier Clemenceau, Marshals Joffre and
Foch, Sir Douglas Haig and General
Pershing were present.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Dec. 10— Charles
M. Schwab, former head of the Emer-
gency Fleet Corporation, has resumed his
active duties as head of the Bethlehem
Steel Corporation.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10— The Repub-
lican National Committee has a deficit of
$22,635 as a result of its last successful
campaign for control of Congress. Its
total expenditures were $794,400.

SAN JUAN, PORTO RICO, Dec. 10—
The University of San Juan has asked
the legislature to appeal to President
Wilson and Congress to grant complete
independence to Porto Rico.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10-General Per-
shing reports that units of the American
third army have reached the line of
Meclemheim-Kempenich while south of
the latter place the American line re-
mains unchanged.

VAIL WON TO G O VERN-

MENT OWNERSHIP

WASHINGTON Dec. 10— Theodore,
N. Vail, head of the Bell Telephone and
Western Union lines, heretofore an op-
ponent of government ownership, has de-
clared squarely for a single headed con-^
trol under the government, of all marine
cables, land telegraph and telephone lines
and the like. This is absolutely neces-
sary, he has told Postmaster General Bur-
leson in a letter yesterday, in order that
efficiency be increased and operating ex-
penses lowered.

Vail desires new cables opened to the
east coast of South America. Meanwhile
an Ottawa dispatch says that Great Brit-
ain may protest taking over of cable lines
by the United States on the ground that the
Canadians have a big finandal interest in
Commercial Cable Company and that the
lines passing through Canada and Ireland
are, in effect, a part of the British system.

FAME OF G. W. SHOW REACHES
BROADWAT

News just flashed across the wire, infers
that New York ticket speculators have
attempted to comer the ticket market for
the Big Show tonight. It is admitted that
there is a wild clamor for choice seats,
but it is positively impossible to buy a
ticket for the big extravaganza. There
will be no tickets, nor will taxi cabs be
permitted to park in either approach to
the "Theatre Old Salt."

Madam C. Sharp Minor has given a
finished vocal reheaersal to the chorus
girls while Mmle. Corsetto's retinue of
Modistes have completed the finishing
touches to the elaborate wardrobe.

All of which suffices to say that Zieg-
feld's Folhes can well beware.

THE THEATRE TO-HIGHT

«*OLD SALT** 6:30

ASSEMBLY HALL B-3

A Mammoth Musical Prodoctioa of

"UNCLE TOM'S
STATEROOM"

(Written and Staged by
Philip Dunning)
Girls-- Giri8--Giris--GirU-- Girls
See Eva die and go op to Heaven.

"MOONSHINE^*

That wonderful playlet of ^e

Soutiiem Mountains with

A. E. O'Hare and ^Hlliam Ahearo.

The U. S. S. George Washington Four

THE SPANISH DANCER
<<Fatima" Kramer

THE BELLE OF HAWAIA
««Mecca'' Siqrder

The First Time on this Ship

THE MASTER MINDS

0*HARE AND AHEARN

Leave your secrets in your Sea-Bag

Th^ know evexytfiiiig.

A two hoar tdiow for a smile.
50 People Mosfly Gixls 50

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No. 7

FIRST NIGHTERS
ENJOY MUSICAL

EXTRAVAGANZA

Dramatic Critic Attends - Seats Re-
served To-nig)it for Guests at
Sc^nd Performance

A dash of Broadway was served up last
night to officers and crew of the George
Washington in £-3. There was everything
on the bill from Salome to mtisical comedy
with the latter adding a few cabaret stunts
to make the bo^s feel at home.

The "Jacks" passed on the output last
night. It will be placed in review before
President Wilson and the other passengers
tonight.

Of course the dramatic critic of The
Hatchet attended the opening night last
night and sat in the front row — a perilous
place believe us. For the benefit of those
who will be honored tonight he promises
a treat. The first two acts — consisting of
songs by the crew glee dub and the ship
"four" are, as usual, good.

"Three fingers" of comedy-drama is
afforded in "Moonshine" acted by A. E.
O'Hare and William J. Aheam, two stage
celebrities whose careers in the Brooklyn
navy yard were sacrificed in order that
they might entertain the crew of this

"The Belle of Hawaia" is a sweet pas-
sionate thing, weighing not a pound over
275 and dancing with all the grace of the
Pennsylvania on a stormy sea. "She" —
C. M. Snyder — ^is accompanied by "her"
own company playing everything from
the eukalde to the dinner horn. "She"
carries fifty pounds of make-up— just
enough to go around.

"The Master Minds"— O'Hare and
Aheam — pulled the well known mind
reading stunt, telling what everyone's
right name is, what girl each is hoping
to hear from and how soon each will get
his rdease from the Navy.

The hit of the show, however, is the
last act — a musical comedy entitled
" Uncle Tom's Stateroom " for which much

PEACE CONFERENCE
NOT TO MEET UNTIL
AF TER JAN . FIRST

Preliminary Conferences Next

Week Important - Armistice

To be Extended

SpecUl for the HatdMt

PARIS, Dec. 11 — Because of various
unexpected developments it will be im-
possible for the formal sessions of the
Peace Conference to assemble until short-
ly after the first of the year. The infor-
mal conferences, however, which are to
be partidpated in by President Wilson
and Premiers Lloyd George, Clemenceau
and Orlando, will b^^in next wedc, short-
ly after the arrival here of the President.
These conferences necessarily will be of
paramount importance inasmuch as they
must shape the program to be followed
when the formal sessions commence.

It is expected that the armistice will be
extended in the very near future. Ad-
vices from Berlin say that Matthias £rz-
berger, head of the German armistice
dd^^tion, has announced that the French
government has asked the German High
Command to designate dd^gates to meet
at Treves on December 12 and 13 to de-
dde on the extension which will probably
be until February 1.

credit must be given to the one who staged
it — Philip Dunning, C. B. M. We're not
going to tdl much about this act because
it wouldn't do to give away the fine points.
There are plenty of girls however and one
of them last night "fdl" for Gilbert F.
Qose, the President's confidential stenog-
rapher, and a guest of The Hatchet critic
during the performance. During the
stunts this "girl" dashed from the stage
and swept into the arms of Close — much
to the cnagrin, we may add, of the critic,
who sat next to him and must report to
his wife and several children on his be-
havior during this voyage.

Harold Armstrong, the bird who pulled
the comedy stuff during the boxing bouts
Monday , stars in "UndeTom'sStateroom".
All should see him tonight. He might
stage a Patti and never appear again
after this evening's performance.

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VICE PRESIDENT
MARSHALL PRESIDES
AT CA BINET M EETING

Acts In Obedience to Request

by President - Assmnes No

Official Duty

Bj Radio to Tho Hatchot
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11. — Vice Pre-
sident Thomas R. Marshall has presided
over his first cabinet meeting. He did so,
however, at the request of President
Wilson, made before the latter sailed.
In calling the cabinet to order the Vice
President outlined his position in a brief
speech which later was made public from
the White House. He said: —

"In order that my action shall not be
misunderstood or misrepresented I would
explain that I am acting in obedience to
a request preferred by the President upon
the eve of his departure. I am here in-
formally and personally. I am not under-
taking to exercise any official duty or
function. I shall simply preside m an in-
formal way over your meetings out of de-
ference to your desires and those of the
President."

NEW YORK, Dec. 11— More than ten
thousand troops are due in New York
harbor today on transports and hospital
ships.

LONDON, Dec 11— A despatch from
the Daily Express states that Premier
Lloyd George, Foreign Secretary Balfour
and Chancellor Bonar Law are to be the
British dd^^tes to the Peace Conference.
The appointment of labor representatives
will depend upon the outcome of general
dections.

ROME, Dec. 11— The Idea Nazionale
wires that President Wilson is expected
to arrive in Rome on December twenty-
first. On the first day of his visit there
will be hdd a military review during
which occasion the flags of every Italian
r^^ent which has partidpated in the
war will be unfurled.

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EDITORIAL
LONDON, Dec 11 — The Morning
Post declared editorially that the United
States should continue in dose association
with Great Britain in the great task of
guaranteeing the safety of the seas. A^ a
world policy nothing could be more grati-
fying to the English people; and these ar-
rangements oould be made more effective
in insuring world peace. The writer further
stated that he believed America was labor-
ing under an unfortunate misapprehension
concerning the British naval policy as a
result of the statements made by Winston
Churchill, Minister of Munitions, and Ex-
First Lord of Admiralty, whom he styles
"a tactless, impulsive politician." When
the English discuss the freedom of the
seas they are inclined to think only of the
German definition, which virtually means
piracy ; and therefore they find it impossible
to rdax the least precaution. "President
Wilson's stand in favor of a three year
naval program is heartily endorsed in
England. If the League of Nations becomes
a reality it will naturally allot the main-
tenance of the safety of the seas to mari-
time nations. No limitations of armaments
can take the place of armed defense,"
according to the Post.

The Ship's Librarian requests that all
passengers who have drawn books upon
memorandtmi from the several libraries
on board, return them at the post ofl&ce
before disembarking.

TAFT DENOUNCES BOLSHEVISM

ATLANTICCITY,N.Y.,Dec.ll.— Form-
er President William H. Taft, in an ad-
dress here, appealed for complete allied
intervention in Russia. He declared that
Bolshevism, no less than Prussianism, is
the foe of the progressives of the world.

"The Bolsheviki is the enemy of hum-
an society," he said, "and we cannot deal
with them in any other way than to ap-
ply to them the same cure that they
would apply to the rest of the world. You
cannot get rid of this doctrine in any
other way than by shooting it out of
Russia. When the shooting is to take
place, or who is to do it is a question, but
the Allies have taken over the responsi-
bility and I don't see how they can avoid
going there in sufficient force to justify
the decent. God-fearing people of Russia
in thinking we are interested in their
welfare and are sending a force to enable
them to set up a real government, repre-
sentative of the people and not a govern-
ment by a minority of murderers and
doctrinals. The onl^r way ^ou can do
this is by forming an international police
force."

DEAD OR ALIVE

COPENHAGEN. Dec. 11 — Leipziger
Tageblatt declares that the Kaiser has
made a desperate attempt to commit sui-
cide. The news was obtained from a
German staff officer who, it appears, was
wounded in an attempt to fmstrate the
Kaiser's design. The latter is said to be
greatly depr^sed.

LONDON, Dec. 11 — The Amsterdam
correspondent of the Daily Express advises
that two German experts on international
law are in conference with the ex-Kaiser
who is dictating his autobiograi)hv which
will be submitted in his defense if brought
to trial.

THE THEATRE TOMGHT

**OLD SALT' StlS

ASSBMBLY HALL B-3

SECOND PERFORMANCE
A Mammodi Musical Productioa of

"UNCLE TOM'S
STATEROOM"

(Written and Staged by

Philip Dtuming)

Girlt — Giris — Giri8--Giris — Oiris

See Ifm die and go up to Heaven.

''MOONSHINB''

That woodeffol pli^let o< tiie

Southern Moontaina witb

A. B. O^Hare and William AhMin.

The U. S. S. George Washington Four

THE BELLE OF HAWAIA

''Mecca'' Snyder
Assisted by Walter Qtnia

The First Time on tiUs Ship

THE MASTER MINDS

O'HARE AND AHEARN

Leave your secrets in your Sea-Bag

Th^ know everything.

A two hoar tdiow for a smile.
50 People Mosfly Giris 50

Choice Orchestra Seats Reserred
For Guests

MARTHA WASHINGTON
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No. 8

PRESroENT VIEWS
CREWS ENTERTAIN-
MENT IN "OLD SALT"

Uncle Tom is Sold Once More

and Eva Re-ascends to

Heaven

An audience that might have been seen
at any theatre in Washington assembled
last evening in the Theatre "Old Salt"
on E deck to witness the second perform-
ance of the vaudeville which had been pre-
sented the previous evening before an
enthusiastic audience of sailors.

The President and Mrs. Wilson with
their guest, Countess Cellere arrived at
eight fifteen and were ushered to seats
in the parquet that had been reserved for
them.

The French Ambassador and Madame
Jusserand arrived a few minutes later and
were followed by many of the other
distinguished passengers.

Captain McCauley entertained at dinner
in his cabin, and afterwards attended with
his guests, £x - Ambassador White, Mrs.
Benson, and Captain Pratt, U. S. N.

The Naval officers had a box party on
the left side of the theatre, and the
orchestra seats were quickly filled by
the many civilians. When the doors to
the pit were opened there was a grand
rush of blue-jacketed gallery gods who
were there with the applause.

The show was everything that the
Hatchet's critic has described in a previ-
ous issue. Stage Director Dtmning had
made some decided improvements upon
the performance of Wednesday evening
and every number was applauded enthu-
siastically. O'Hare and Aheam again
mystified the audience and "L^ree**
Armstrong with the help of Bason at the
piano was the big feature in the final
number — a skit entitled "Uncle Tom's
Stateroom"; this can be appreciated onlv
if seen. A beautiful bevy of girls with
dances and songs assisted little Eva to
exit heavenward in a very realistic way
and faithful Topsy ends Uncle Toms
many years of atage suffering by purchase. I

CLEMENCEAU AND
DESCHANEL PRAISE
ALSACE-LORRAINE

Describe the Forty-eie^t Tears

of Misery Under German

Control and Influence

By Bftdloto Tha HatdMt
PARIS, FRANCE, December 11 —
In the Chamber of Deputies Messrs.
Deschand and Clemenceau have paid
fitting tribute to the people of Alsace and
Lorraine. The Premier eloquently ex-
pressed the joy at Metz, Strassburg and
Coknar when Alsace and Lorraine wd-
comed the representatives of the recovered
mother country. In part he said, "A young
gill of Alsace, when I alluded to her joy,
said, 'We may laugh now, sir, we have
cried enough*. This heroic sacrifice, which
lasted for fifty years may be told some
day. Some one ought to go into the homes
of those people to see how and when the
language was proscribed. But the remem-
brance of the mother country. Prance,
was held dear. What crimes, what
misery, what persecution!

The obligation of seeing their sons forced
to wear the abominated uniform and to
fight against their brothers of France was
probably the bitterest torment that these
unfortunate people had to suffer. And
as I passed through the streets of Strass-
burg, Colmar and Mulhausen under the
flowers thrown from the windows, I was
thinking, 'And I did not know they were
so great'. I knew they had never ceased
to love France; but after forty-eight years
of martyrdom at the time when the Ger-
man papers were assuring them that
France was ruined and Alsace irrecover-
ably overpowered, they showed they were
worthy of victory. "

JAPANESE ON WAT

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., Dec 8— The
Japanese peace mission to France has
sailed from Yokohama and is due here on
Dec. 22 on board the Fonyemaru.
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HEAVILY ARMED
SUBMARINES SURREN-
DERED TO FRENCH

Four Turned Over at Cherbourg

With French Flag Above

German

By Bftdlo to Tha HatdMt
CHERBOURG, Dec 12— Four German
submarines are today in port with the
French flag hoisted above the German.
They are the U-57, armed with two guns,
the U-108, armed with two guns, the UC-
58, armed with one gun and the UB-126,
armed with one gun.

They arrived off this port convoyed by
the Aoise Yser during Monday night and
entered the dock yard the next morning.
Vice-Admiral Royer had invited the Allied
naval authorities to be present when the
surrendered craft entered the harbor. All
were present while the dock was lined
with workmen.

A band played French tunes as the sub-
marines steamed to the berths set aside
for them.

GOUNTER REVOLT UNCHECKED

HAMBURG, Dec. 11— According to re-
ports a counter revolution is in full swing
at Potsdam. It is also reported that the
main army has established headquarters
in Berlin and has refused to recognize
the authority of the Soldier's and Work-
men's Cotmdl. The latter had announced
a Bolshevist's "coup d'etat" to take place
at Hamburg last night but the attempt
was wholly frustrated, and a number of
arrests were made.

HQRS. AT HOTEL CRILLON

PARIS, Dec 8,— Col. E. M. House and
Gen. Tasker Bliss have taken up their
quarters in the Hotel Crillon where the
American peace delegation is to be quart-
ered.

It is expected that President Poincaire
will give a luncheon in honor of President
Wilson Saturday. "^

THE HATCHET

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Assisted by a board of editors from the passen-
BBfs enroute.

Printed m the Ship's Printing Office by a force
of Navy printers.

Contribntions welcomed; address
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HIGH SBA8, DBCBMBBR 12, 1918.
FAREWELL

The George Washington has heretofore
carried no passengers whom she was so
sure of seeing again as those who are
soon to disembark from this ship. Prob-
ably none of them go forth to encounter
the dangers of those who have landed on
all previous occasions. To only a few
will "goodbyes" be necessary. Only a
short interval of some seven thousand
miles of travel will elapse before the
George Washington will drop anchor again
at Brest, prepared to speed our honorable
guests homeward. For the present, as
the people of America are doing, we ex-
press our hope that the great purpose
which has prompted this voyage, may
come to a successful issue.

The Managing Editor wishes to make
due acknowledgement of the valuable and
extensive assistance in the publication of
this voltune of the Hatchet, by Mr. Robert
Bender of the United Press, Mr. John J.
Nevin of the International News Service,
Mr. L. C. Probert of the Associated Press.

LONDON, Dec. 11,— Premier Lloyd
George speaking before representative
woman declared himself in favor of equal
rights for women as well as equality of
pay for equal work. He also stated that
he was in favor of equality of marriage
laws.

PRO PATRIA

Public mention should be made of the
work of many men on the ship who have
contributed largly to the pleasure of the
past week. The work of the orchestra and
the theatrical artists has already been cited
at length. The firemen and the deck forces
have been doing their part in their own
large way. The ship's band under the
leadership of Bandmaster Osboume has
shortened the morning hours with daily
concerts. Mr. Rose and his movie oper-
ators have spent many more hours in re-
viewing and preparing for the evening
programs than were actually spent in the
theatres. And in the ship's printing office
a small group of men have been missing
all the shows and music in order to ac-
complish what is believed to be a larger
and more important amount of printing
than has ever before been attempted at sea.

And finally only lack of space prevents
us from making adequate acknowledg-
ment of the many things that were placed
on board for our enjoyment by interested
friends before we sailed.

VALUABLE INFORMATION

Instructions have been received by radio
to have all baggage clearly marked or
tagged with the owner's name.

Only hand baggage may be taken in
the compartments on the special trains
from Brest to Paris.

In order to insure against possible loss
hand baggage should be tagg^ as well as
steamer trunks, etc

F. M. PERKINS,
Ownmander, U. S. Navy.
Executive Officer.

ANOTHER BRITISH VIEW

LIVERPOOL, Dec. 11— Attorney Gen-
eral Smith declared that the British are
bound to concede all that is possible to
America in reference to the freedom of
the seas; and that he would probably tdl
the Conference that he will be quite sat-
isfied with such definition whidi would
enable the British Navy, in case of future
need, to carry out a joint program of
action with America as has been followed
during the last eighteen months, with such
well known success.

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THE "GEORGE WASHINGTON"

By Captain Edwin T. Pollock, U. S. N.

OUTFITTING AS A TRANSPORT

When, on April 6, 1917, war was declared to exist
between the United States and the German Empire,
probably one of the greatest diflSculties to overcome
was the shortage of suitable, or even of any kind of,
transportation to carry our new but rapidly growing
army to France.

While a large number of German merchant vessels
had been laid up in our harbors since August, 1914,
practically all of them had been badly damaged by the
Germans or by the German agents in this country, as
soon as it was evident that the United States was going
to war. Not only had the ships been damaged, but
they had lain idle for nearly three years so that the
machinery and boilers were in very poor condition.
The damage that had been done was such that the
Germans thought that no use could possibly be made
of the ships tmtil it was too late.

The Huns failed to reckon on Yankee methods which,
by repairing the cylinders, etc., of the main engines,
put the ships in condition for service in from three to
five months, instead of in a year or more, which would
have been the case had not electric welding of the
broken parts been made possible by those same despised
Yankee engineers. How all the repairs to the George
Washington were made (this ship was the worst dam-
aged of any of the German vessels), is told in anotha*
chapter by the Senior Engineer OflBcer, Lieut. Com-
mander J. J. Broshek, U. S. N.

Converting a gigantic ocean liner into a floating as
well as a fighting hotel for about seven thousand men,
with suitable arrangements for lodging as well as for
feeding them was no small task. Moreover, all sorts
of supplies had to be laid in not only for use in the
commissary department but also for the upkeep of the
ship. How all this was done is given in another
chapter by Commander F. G. Pyne, Pay Qwps,
U. S. N.

Besides repairing the engines, and arranging for
feeding the troops, various repairs were necessary ixx
all other parts of the ship. All deck gear for handling
cargo had to be overhauled, all lifeboats had to be
outfitted, and a thousand and one other things done
to put everything in ship-shape order, and then to
keep it that way. This was done under the super-
vision of Lieut. Commander Alan S. Johnstone,
U. S. N. R. P., who after thirty years of sea-going in
the merchant marine was excdlently qualified as
"first lieutenant" and for any duty in connection with
good seamanship, navigation, and up-keep of the ship.
Like many other men who thought they had given up
going to sea, he enrolled at the first call. Moreover,

he continued duty with broken bones in his foot
(caused by the anchor chain breaking when the ship
anchored first in Prance), and for seven weeks, imtil
his services could be spared, continued "on the job,"
when he was "laid up for repairs" during one trip.

Portimately for the physical welfare of the ship's
company and also for the welfare of those khaki
dad men whose lives at sea were entrusted to the keep-
ing of the Navy, the Senior Medical Officer, Qwn-
mander J. P. Murphy, Medical Corps, U. S. N., was
untiring in his efforts to see that the sanitary condition
of the ship was as good as it was possible to have it.
The "Sick Bay" was on the upper deck, and was a
model which any ship would have done well to foUow.
An X-ray machine was presented to the ship by
friends of one of the medical officers, Lieut. Com-
mander W. S. Bainbridge, Medical Coips, U. S.N.
R. P.; — a special outfit for the treatment of wounds
was also given to the ship. A special diet kitchen was
fitted out near the sick bay. In fact, outside of the
r^ular hospital ships, no ship of the United States
Navy could boast of as fine accommodations for the
sick as could the George Washing^. The hospital
corps' men were given a special training at the various
hospitals in New York, arrangements b^g made by
Dr. Bainbridge. Later, all oi the transports in port
were required to follow the example of the George
Waskingtonf and send their men of the hospital corps
to the hospitals for training.

ORGANIZATION

Probably the most worrying and perplexing part in
getting the ship ready for use as a transport was to
prepare the various "Watch, Quarter and Station
Bills," on which every man of the crew would find
just what he was to do if a fire occurred, if a collision
took place, and if action with the enemy was inuninent,
after which it might be necessary to "abandon ship."
Moreover, after the officers and crew of the ship were
stationed, it was necessary to make plans for some
five to six thousand passengers. The mission of the
Navy was "to deliver the goods," and all plans had to
provide for the safety of the army first. Commander
Gaston D. Johnstone, U. S. N., slso acted for the first
three weeks after the ship was commissioned, as
Commanding Officer, and the combination of the two
duties was most arduous, those of Executive Officer
and Commanding Officer being the most exacting and
the most trying of any that fall to the lot of any one
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labor was most detrimental to his health, and in Janu-
ary, 1918, he had to be relieved from active duty to go
to a hospital for treatment. The results of his lab<^
were, however, the foundations of a most excellent
organization completed by Commander C. C. Gill,
U. S. N.

TRAINING OP THE CREW

The Navy was expanding almost to the breaking
point. The Captain, the Executive Officer, the
Gunnery Officer, and the Senior Engineer Officer were
the only line officers of any experience. The Watch
Officers, both on deck and in the engine room, were
practically all enrolled in the Naval Reserve Force
from the merchant marine or from the schools just
established for the training of officers. A large per-
cent, an alarmingly large percent, of the crew had
neverseen saltwater. On the first trip an ancnnaly was
presented when two rookies were seen holding up a sea-
sick bluejacket, during one of the heavy gales that
were encountered.

It was necessary to train both officers and men, and
all hands were eager to learn what they did not already
know. Schools for both officers and men were held on
board in port and at sea when not otherwise on duty.
Besides seeing that they were qualified for the duty
on the George Washington, a certain number of men
had to be transferred to newer ships as a nucleus for
their crews, so the schools were always busy. Each
man seemed to feel that he was a part of a ''big thing''
and that he must do his bit to the best of his ability.
And he did. Looldng back it is hard to see where the
time was found to do all that was done. Team work
did it, and team work always wins.

Coal and even firesh water was hard to get in Prance,
so enough of both was carried for the round trip, some
1,250 tons of coal being in a hold, from which it had to
be shifted to a bunker on arrival in France. Ten
minutes after the anchor went down, a ton bucket of
coal came up and was swimg aft and was dumped
down the bunker hatch, past *'D" deck, then "E,"
"F," "G" and "H" decks, down into the bunker to
the firemen. The clatter of the winches ceased forty-
four hours later as the last ton went down. Even
during meal hotu^ there was no let up, — one gang was
ready when the other stopped. Then it was "dean
up and prepare for sea." In the meantime the cargo
had been discharged, the troops were on shore, and the
ship was again r^dy for anotiier 3,000-mile trip across
the Western Ocean.

sanitation

The ship's company was large, for the safety of the
ship depended on the number and especially on the
keenness of the lookouts. Besides those searching for
possible dangers without, sentries were necessary
to guard against dangers from within. The number at
first seem^ large to the Navy and also to the Army,
vhich furnished the sentries and some of the look-outs.

Yet after the first two days of the first trip the number
already seemingly large was found to be insufficient.
A single light lowing might endanger the whole con-
voy. One night a sentry fired at a man who inad-
vertently or otherwise showed a light on deck while we
were one night out from France. Unfortunately he
missed and the man vani&hed in the darkness.

Drills were held day and night for every man had
to be able to find his station bx the light or in the dark.

Besides the details for the "kitchen police" a large
number of men was needed to keep the crowded troop
spaces dean and sanitary. Food tiiat was brought on
board had to be inspected. That great care had been
taken was evidenced by the fact that after a year of
very active service the ship was still free from roaches
or ants, or any other vermin.

Good health depends on cleanliness as well as on
proper food. Dirty places to live in, food prepared
m unsanitary places, breed disease. Commander
John F. Murphy, Medical Corps, U. S. N., the Senicn*
Medical Officer of the ship, was untiring in his efforts
to keep the ship sanitarv. Disinfectants were not
allowed. "Elbow grease" removed any odor by
removing the dirt that caused the odor, and did not
add one bad odor to another. The "Space Officers"
had to be alert at all times to see that food was not
brought into their compartments and then 1^ to spoil
in an out of the way comer. Of course it took some
littie time to get the proper results, but they were
finally obtained. The troops imder Major General
W. R. Smith, U. S. A., deserve special mention.

After the troops had debarked in France a detail ol
about 5 percent of those on board was left to dean
thoroughly the troop spaces, — dean, scrub, and
inspect. This took aboat two days and then the ship
was as dean as soap and water and dbow grease could
make it, and ready for the next trip, — ^tiie deaning
detail then debarked.

As was frequently remarked: "When yovL are in
port, you are hurrying up to get to sea. When you are
at sea, you are hurrying up to get to port."

REPAIRING THE MACHINERY
By Lieut. Commander J. J. Broshek, U. S. N.

The work of getting the George Washington ready
for sea was first undertaken by the Shipping Board,
but a start only had been made when the ship was
taken over by the Navy. The actual work of repairing
the damage and getting the ship ready for service was
done at the New York Navy Yard, to which place she
was towed in July, 1917, from her berth at Hoboken.

The greatest damage had been done to the main
engines — a heavy battering ram having evidentiy been
used for the purpose of breaking certain parts. The
high pressure cylinders of both main engines, both
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nozzles to both low pressure valve chests were wrecked,
— ^large sections of the castings having been broken off.
The casings of both main circulating pumps were bat-
tered, the two main engine throttle valves with their
operating gear had been removed from the ship as were
ako abc^t thirty boiler manhole plates and parts of
various auxiliary machinery. In addition to the
willful damage as given above, the machinery was very
badly run down and in a very poor condition on
account of lack of care and attention while the vessel
had been laid up. Moreover, since it was not known
what damage was concealed, every machine and every
pipe line had to be opened up, inspected and tested.
A large number of alterations had to be made to
convert the vessel into a troop transport canying more
than twice the former number of passengers ^Slowed
for.

A large force of mechanics was employed in effecting
repairs and in getting the ship ready for sea, — as n^my
as 350 men in the engineering department alone.
After work was once started, it continued day and
night, Stmdays and holidays, until completed. The
biggest job, of course, was the work on the main
engines which was most successfully accomplished by
electro-welding large cast steel pieces or patches on to
the part of the engine castings which remained intact.
This part of the work was very slow and tedious on
account of the large patches to be welded, and also on
account of the extreme care that had to be taken.
After each casting had been welded, the cylinders were
inachined in place, — special cutting apparatus being
rigged for this purpose. Finally each cylinder and
valve chest was thoroughly tested imder hydrostatic
pressure. Too much credit cannot be given to those
welders who, in about three months, did work to make
the engines ready for service. To have done as the
Huns expected, — make new cylinders, — ^would have
taken at least a year, but Yankee methods overcame
German deviltry.

While the wdiding was going on, the remainder of
the machinCTy was being put in condition for service.
On the main engines, all bearings were overhauled,
inspected and adjusted; relief valves were ground in
and reset; all the main engine piping, etc., which had
been thrown in a heap, had to be sorted out and each
section fitted into its proper place. All cylinders,
pistons, rings, followers, holding down bolts and
foundations were thoroughly and carefully inspected
and tested. The thrust bearings had to be refitted
and re-adjusted, and the water service piping, which
was very badly corroded, had to be renewed. All
main steam lines were tested imder hydrostatic pres-
sure and tested to insure their being dear of obstruc-
tions or any foreign material likely to cause damage
later. Finsdly all valves on the main engines were
reset and the lagging on all steam lines was replaced or
renewed as necessary.

One of the damaged circulating pump casings was
broken beyond repair so a new casting was made,

machined and fitted — ^the other casing was patched
and electro-welded in place. The circulating pumps
were opened up, overhauled and tested by running
at full speed.

The main condensers were thoroughly cleaned and
tested to a pressure of 25 pounds. ML sea valves were
overhauled, the openings being plugged up on the
outside by divers. The bonnets were removed and
the valves ref aced and ground in as was found necessary.
The reversing and turning engines were overhauled,
inspected, missing parts made and fitted, and then
tested.

The drainage system was in very poor condition; —
nearly all piping was so badly corroded that it had to
be renewed, all valves had to be refaced and ground in.
The pumps for the drainage system had to be prac-
tically rebuilt, as the interiors were almost corroded
away.

The fresh water sjrstem was altered so that all
ballast tanks could be used for carrying fresh water.
This necessitated the installation of an entirely new
sjrstem of fresh water piping with proper connections
and valves. Owing to the increased demand for fresh
water, an additional fresh water pump was installed.
The old ballast piping was practically all renewed on
account of deterioration. TTie sanitary system was in
the same condition and had also to be changed to suit
the new conditions, — ^the pumps were thoroughly over-
hauled and tested under pressure.

Considerable work was done on the refrigerating
plant. The machines themselves were badly worn, —
new compressor pistons, rings and rods were made,
cylinders rebored, new valves fitted and ground in.
The evaporator coils were very badly corroded and
leaking, — ^these were electro-wdded and made tight.
The condenser coils were deaned and tested, all brine
and water circulating pumps were overhauled and put
in effident condition. The brine lines and cooling coils
were very badly corroded and required renewal ^most
throughout. All lagging was rotten and had to be
renewed.

The dectric installation also was in very poor con-
dition. Nearly all cylinders of the seven generators
had to be rebored, the engines lined up, all bearings
and moving parts overhauled and adjusted. Two of
the generators were badly damaged, having stripped
commutators. These were turned down and the
conductors were resoldered to the commutator seg-
ments. The wiring throughout the ship was very
poor, the insulation being rotted and the wiring being
broken, so that a large part of it had to be renewed.
A new telephone system reaching to all parts of the
ship was installed. The radio installation had been
dismantled and was renewed. A new general alarm
system, call bdl system and additional illumination
were among the more important alterations.

The deck windies used for handling the 2500 tons
of cargo carried each trip, the steam capstans, the
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include the troop spaces, the galley steam lines which
were also extended to meet increased demands for
cooking; — aU these were overhauled, inspected, re-
newed where necessary, and then thoroughly tested.

The twelve boilers were all in very bad condition
because they had been idle so long. The water sides
were all thoroughly cleaned and scaled; missing parts
were manufacture, all valves, fittings and coimec-
tions were overhauled and renewed where necessary.
New furnace castings were installed, new brick work
bmlt in throughout, the boiler lagging repaired, all
uptakes and dampers were cleaned and minutely
insp^ted. The forced draft system was thoroughly
tested out, — all air ducts were scaled and leaks stopped,
and the blower engines and fans overhauled. The
boilers were tested furst under hydrostatic pressure and
then tmder steam. The various boiler room auxiliaries
were also_gone over carefully while the other work was
in progress; — ^the auxiliary feed and ash-ejector pimips,
tiie a^ ejecting system, the main feed pump^, ash and
coal handling gear, fire tools, — all were put in efficient
working condition.

The machine shop was put in commission — the dd
machine tools whidi were worn out were overhauled
and made to operate since new equipment could not be
obtained. A blacksmith shop was built and a small
coppersmith shop was organized. Supplies for operat-
ing needs had to be procured — ^there were none on
board — and every emergency had to be anticipated.
For this reason a large number of spare parts had to be
manufactured. Store rooms and issuing rooms were
built and the stock was carefully stowed for future use.

While all this work was going on, the crew had been
assembled, so that the engine rooni force and all petty
officers followed up the work, and were instructed in
the location and operation of the various valves, pipe
lines, etc. The firanen were given daily instruction
in firing as they were all new men. All name plates
were changed from German to English, but only after
the inscriptions had been verified in each case. All
pressure gauges were altered and tested before being
put back in place.

When all this work had been accomplished, the
George Washington proceeded to sea for a post-repair
trial trip. The performance of the engines and of the
auxiliaries was excellent, but on return to port the
boilers were found to be leaking excessively. They
had stood up under the usual tests, but a two days'
trip at sea brought out the defects. The work of re-
pairing the boilers was done while the ship was loading
and taking on stores at the Hoboken piers. On
December 4th, at night, the ship proceeded to sea on
her first overseas trip tmder the American flag, and
since then she has been in continuous service. The
boilers, however, continued a constant source of
trouble, — so much so that they had to be retubed.
This retubing was done between trips, one or two
boilers each trip the ship returned from France.
Various other items of repairs were made between

voyages, but they were made principally to better
operating conditions. The big work of repairing the
damage done by the Germans was most successfully
accomplished — ^the wrecked (?) engines never de-
velopai a sign of weakness, and the vessel was able to
remain at sea almost continuously with very little titoe
in port for overhaul and repair — ^what repairs weie
made were made while the ship was being coaled and
loaded.

Mention must also be made of the work done by
the divers from the Merrit-Chapman Wrecking Co.,
who working by sense of touch almost altogether in the
dirty waters of the Wallabout, cleaned the very dirty
and foul bottom of the ship during September and
October, 1917, while the repairs were b«ng made on
the inside of tiie ship. When the ship was plaoed in
dry dock in January after the first trip, but one small
patch was found to have been missed.

Note. — ^Lieut.-Commander Broshek failed to state
that but one possible iact. of sabotage occurred after
the Navy had taken over the ship. He also failed to
state that the reason that none had occurred was
probably on account of the extreme care he took to
prevent any such act. The number of men that had
been stationed wherever any work was going on, and
at other places in his department, and their extreme
vigilance probably prevented any damage being done
by German agents, while the careful inspections after
any repairs had been made resulted in the repairs
bemg entirely satisfactory. It seemed as if every
pound of the six thousand tons of coal that was used
each month, was examined before it came on board,
(when now and then a stick of dynamite was fotmd)
and again before it went in the furnaces. "Eternajl

VIGILANCE IS THE PRICE OF SAFETY." — The CapUUn.

THE SUPPLY AND COMMISSARY
DEPARTMENTS

By CoiofANDER p. G. Pyne, Pay Corps, U. S. N.

On the 24th of July, 1917, the George Washington
was taken in tow by tugs from the N. D. L. piers,
Hoboken, N. J., to the Navy Yard, New York, to be
fitted out as a troop transport. In addition to the
damage done to the machinery, the ship had been
stripped completely of all furniture and equipage, so
that there was the problem of "fitting out" again, in
all departments, wifii no allowance lists to work from
and with no experience in fitting out similar t3rpes of
ships.

The equipment of the ship, together with the equip-
ment of a number of other ex-German liners which had
been stripped, was stored on one of the upper floors
of one of the German piers at Hoboken, which had been
taken over by the Anny. A working party from the
George Washington picked over that mass of furniture
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messroom fittings, table and roomjlineny silver, china,
and all the thousand and one items which go into the
outfit of a passenger vessel. At the same time, with
the help of a Battleship Allowance List, loaned by the
Supply OflScer at the Navy Yard, the Supply CWflScer
df iiie ship struggled along with the work of getting
out requisitions to equip fully the ship as a combination
man-of-war and a passenger vessel and troop transport,
to carry not less than 7,000 souls of the Army and Navy.

TTiere were many consultations with the Naval
Constructors of the Navy Yard in regard to fitting up
tiie oflBcers' staterooms, the canteens (or ship's stores),
the storerooms, the galleys, and the mess spaces, so
that the troops could be fed as well as the crowded
conditions would allow. How well the Naval Con-
structors did their work was evidenced by the splendid
facilities furnished the Supply Department of the ship.
TTie "OflBce of the Supply OflSce" with its large win-
dows and its abundant space for work was the envy
of the other Supply Officers of the Cruiser and Trans-
port Porte.

The problem of messing the large number of troops
to be carried was given careful attention, as it was
essential that the troops be not cmly fed rapidly, but
be fed well, and it was eventually decided that the
most practicable method was to serve the troops on a
continuous cafateria style. Large ten-gallon aluminum
containers were ptirchased and serving tables especially
constructed were used so that the lines of troops
ntiarched in at one door of the messroom (there were
three messrooms for the troops) filed by the serving
tables where each man's field mess kit was filled. The
soldiers then passed on to high narrow mess tables on
which they could set their kits while they ate standing
up. As each man finished he left the messroom by
another entrance, where washing troughs with hot
water were provided for them to wash their kits. K a
man felt that he needed or wanted a ''second" he fell
in at the end of the line again, and got it.

The galley arrangements as originally installed in
the George Washington for passenger service, were, of
course, entirely inadequate for the cooking of enough
food for the large nimiber of troops carried, so a
battery of steam-jacketed ketties was installed, to-
gether with a number of 80-gallon coffee urns, from
which a copious supply of well cooked food, coffee,
tea, or cocoa could be prepared quickly for the hungry
soldiers.

The cold storage space and refrigerating machinery
required the most extensive overhauling as the entire
sjTstem had deteriorated badly during three years of
idleness, and, at the last moment, before sailing on the
first voyage, hopes of fresh meat and plenty of it, and
hopes of turkey for Christmas and New Year's were
dashed as the ice machines could not be used without
further repairs.

Fortunately the ship had two meat boxes chilled
with ice and while the soldiers had fresh meat on their
trip east, and for a very few days in port, the ship's

company, officers and crew, became all too well ac-
quainted with the good old stand-by, canned corned
beef, both for New Year's and on the trip home.

To supply some 7,000 souls with their daily bread
necessitated the installation of bread making facilities
far in excess of anything in the original plans of tiie
ship, and the bakery force worked in eight-hour shifts,
twenty-four hours a day, turning out its daily output
of from 6,000 to 7,000 full weight loaves of A-1 bread.
During the month of December, 1917, the enormous
quantity of 210,000 loaves of bread was baked in tills
bakery, and it was good bread, too, so good, in fact,
that the passengers on the return trip from Prance,
where they had been existing on Preach war bread
for many months, were under the impression that they
were bemg served cake.

To look out for the personal wants and the sweet
tooth of the soldier and sailor, officer and man, four
canteens were installed, and the quantity of candy,
crackers, and cakes, cigarettes, etc., bought was
astotmdmg. During the month of Decembo*, 1917,
the sales, at prices less than in any store on shore,
and as near cost as change could be made, were between
$45,000 and $50,000 and on arrival in Prance the
unused candies, etc., were sold to the Y. M. C. A., or
to the Naval Store at cost.

To provide for the comfort of the officer passengers
was more difficult than to provide for the enlisted men.
The former Music Room and the Cabin Smoking Room
were the only places that could be converted into mess
rooms for the officers. (The former first cabin dining
saloon was made into a troop messroom.) The dtmib
waiter from the galley four decks below, and which had
been used for afternoon tea, etc., was the only means of
commtmication between the galley and the officers^
messrooms. Consequently, the effort to serve meals
to about 500 officers, witii limited facilities and with
an inadequate working force of mess attendants,
many of whom had never seen the sea before, was
greatly handicapped. Portunatdy, the Army was
able to come to the rescue by letting some of the
3,800 colored troops help serve the m^ls, as quite a
number had had previous experience and they were
apparentiy glad to help. They may have been in-
spired by the excellent painting of the first president,
as a full-length painting of George Washington at the
head of the stairs had to be passed by each one as he
staggered along, "staggered" being the best word
to describe the walk on so many days of that eventful
first trip, when winter gales and heavy seas and crash

of crockery and an occasional " "! were of such

frequent occurrence as to hardly cause comment.
Upon the return of the ship to the United States,
additional dimib waiters were installed, more pantt>
space provided, steam heater tables erected, and the
messing troubles of the officers alleviat^, and other
conditions greatiy improved^. . . .. Ct.C ^

The splendid spirit of co-d^S^<M aM^thusiasm
shown by the entire Supply and Commissary Divisions

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from the very beginning of the work of fitting out,
together with the encouragement, advice and hearty
approval given by the Captain, Executive Cffioer, and
H^ids of Departments, made the working out of this
logistic problem practicable, and an experience that
wUl always be remembered most pleasantly.

Note. — ^The organization made and the energy shown
by "Pay" in the Supply Department, contributed as
much as anything else to shorten the time required to
have the ship ready for sea. — The Captain.

ZIG-ZAGGING

"The ship escaped the torpedo by zig-zagpng.**
How many times that sentence has appeared in the
newspapersi Yet how few persons realize all that
that meanti A ship steaming along by herself can
change her course at irregular intervals without
bothering anyone or without interfering with the plans
of anyone unless it be the plan of a subnoarine com-
mander. However, make up a convoy of a number of
ships of different nationalities. On one trip when the
George WasMngton was flagship of the convoy, there
were thirteen vessels with over thirty-five thousand
men on board to be landed in France. There were
vessels representing six different nationalities — ^there
were "native-bom" American vessels, "naturalized"
ex-Germans, both merchant ships and a former raider,
a Hollander, all under the Stars and Stripes, and there
was a British vessel, a Russian manned by tJie British,
and an Italian, — ^the last three chartered to help cany
our men over. The British and Italian were tmder
their own flags and oflBcers, and witii two American
naval officers and a signal force and perhaps gims'
crews furnished by Unde Sam, so that there was
always a naval representative to see the convoy orders
carried out.

When passing through dangerous waters, or even
when approaching possibly dangerous waters the
zig-zag was continuous so long as there was light to
see a certain distance, for even a darkened ship looms
up a long distanceb on a night that is not cloudy and
overcast.

Imagine five ships in line and 800 yards apart, also
a ship 800 yards astern of each of the first line, and
then three more ships astern of the middle of the
second line similarly spaced. Imagine these three
lines of ships with about forty-two thousand souls in
all on board going through submarine waters, and
each ship zig-zagging. The changes of course must
be made simultaneously. A special dock known as
the "zig-zag dock" on each ship had to agree to the
second with the zig-zag dock on every other ship.
Each ship must put the rudder over on time to the
second; — each ship must make her turn of twenty or
thirty or forty degrees at and in the same time interval
or a collision may result. The zig-zag must be begun
as dawn breaks or the moon rises, and must continue
imtil darkness is established. It is not dark on a

doudless night. The "Northern Lights" may be,
and on some occasions were, as bright as moonlight.
The glow of a dgarette may be seen half a mile at night
at sea.

How was all this allowed for? What care had to be
taken in the preliminary plans to ensure mutual tmder-
standing of the plans of the convoy commander? How
were the other vessels to know when to start or to
stop zig-zag? Suppose one ship broke down? What
should be done in case of attadc by a raider or by a
submarine? No lights could be shown at night, even
for signaling. The use of the radio was restricted,
even of the "toy" sets that could not carry over five
miles. What do in case of an alarm in any direction?

The Commander Cruiser and Transport Force,
Rear (now Vice-) Admiral Albert Gleaves, provided
for many contingendes in his "Orders in Convoy,"
but realizing that the man-on-the-spot should not be
hampered by too many cast iron orders left mudi to
the initiative of the convoy commander. The results,
he has been kind enough to say, have justified his
confidence in his commanding officers.

Even now, it would probably not be wise to go too
deeply into all the details of the conferences of com-
mancfing officers that were hdd before the convoj^
sailed. This was discussed, and that was discussed,
and the final results were embodied in the orders
issued to each ship. The convoy group sailed from
New York; at a dertain time a ship from Philaddphia
dropped into place; at a later time a number of drips
from Newport News followed suit; their places were
known before they sailed. Dangerous waters were
near; "Jig No. 3" was shown by flag signals. All
ships repeated it; down came the first signal, and at
the order from the Officer of the Deck on eadi ship,
the group of ships simultaneously b^an the first (?)
leg of a certain "zio", which each ship followed almost
automaticalljr and to the second imtil further orders,
or until an alarm when each ship — did something dse,
— and each ship knew what to do! It became foggy,
so thick it was difficult to see the ship next to you in
formation, — a pre-arranged signal by whistle or by
"buzzer" and each ship steered a straight course until
the weather deared. A heavy rain, — ^the same thing
happened. One night while in particularly dangerous
waters — ships had been reported as torpedoed there
the day before — ^the group was zig-zagging when the
weather became thick. If the zig-zag was stopped the
group would make land (or rocks) before daylight;
S speed was reduced there was more danger from the
submarines; in any case the destroyers on escort
duty were in danger. It can readily be imagined how
each captain kept peering first at the place where one
ship should be to see if it was still there, and then on
the other side to see if the other one was also in posi-
tion. If his vessel was not the "guide" a chai^^e of a
revolution or two on the engines kept that vessel in
place. And all this time at certain intervals the
vessels of the group would tiun simultaneously onto

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German submarines, the dreaded U-boats
from which the George Washington escaped
unscathed throughout the period of the war.

These submarines were interned at Brest
in compliance with the terms of the armistice
of November 11, 1918.

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Brest, France, the only European port to
which troops were conveyed on the Oeofrf/t

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a new leg of the zig-zag. Very frequently a heavier
bit of rain or a thicker mist and hardly the bow of your
own drip could' be seen, yet the zig-zag continued
whether the other ships were in sight or not. Yet
when it lighted a bit, there was that dark mass with a
white wave at her bow, and a white wake astern, just
where it diould be. The oflScers on deck did tieir
part, while those in the aigine room saw that the
revolutions of the engines did not vary one-tenth of
one per cent from the speed ordered. Team work!
And all the time there was that constant vigil by
nearly a hundred lookouts for that little white "feather"
that a periscope makes. Eternal vigilance is the

PRICE OP SAPETY.

And so through the long night. There may have
been a few more gray hairs when dawn broke on the
heads of the captains, but there was a feeling of
relief when the ships anchored in harbor in Prance
in the forenoon. One more trip "with the goods",
i, e,, Yankee soldiers, was behind.

At the Flag Office where the captains reported
later for orders, one was asked the question, — "What
sort of a trip?" "Oh, pretty fair." "Zig-zag last
night?" "Sure. When do we start back?" and so
the game went on.

THE FIRST TRIP
From the Captain's View

There was no "Hatchet" on the first trip, so un-
doubtedly a great many things happened liiat were
left imchronided, — a, great many items of interest
that would have made the paper "published on the
high seas" even more famous than it is now.

If any one thing that happens to sea-faring men in
times of peace failed to happen to the George Washing-
ton on that first trip it was shipwreck. It seemed as if
the elements themselves were determined to see what
they could do to try out the ship, — ^to see if Yankee in-
genuity had fully repaired the damage done by the
Germans, as well as to show those Yankee soldiers
that going across the sea to fight for humanity was
not a yaditing trip.

Two days after leaving New York a moderate gale
tried the souls as well as the stomachs of the troops
and of most of the bluejackets. Then followed a spdl
of good weather, but on reaching the Bay of Biscay,
the worst gale there in eight years brought forth that
poetic effusion which was the "finale" of Volume I of
The Hatchet. Plenty of other things loosened up,
too. Boats were washed away bodily from where
they had been carefully secured, — others were damaged
beyond repair. Tables, chests, instruments, etc., that
had been lashed to stanchions were torn from their
lashings, and, worst of all, one wave boarded the ship
aft, and, as it receded, it was seen that the stem look-
out house with its two bluejackets and also two army

sentries had been washed overboard. Rescue in such
a'sea, and in the submarine zone where slowing down
a vessel might result in the loss of all on board, could
not be attempted. At no other time had more than
spray come over the deck, yet sentries had been posted
to keep anyone from crossing that space, and it was as
the sentries were being changed that the ocean took
her toll.

Some of the destroyer escort were driven off by the
gale and were not able to rejoin until two days and
some three days later when off the harbor entrance.
All of the destroyers had lost every boat, and every
thing movable as well as some prestunably immovable
thing^ on their decks. None had had anything hot to eat
or drink for several dajrs, nor little of anytlung else.

Finally after seven days in the war zone, the out-
l)dng islands off Brest were sighted. Then air planes,
patrol vessels, and observation balloons appeared to
guard the narrow waters through which the ship must
pass. A French cruiser fLying the flag of a rear admiral
appeared with the international signal "Welcome."
It was more than welcome. Then the signal flags said
"Follow me." So through the mine fields the George
Washington with her largest national ensign at the
gaff, with troops clustered everywhere about the decks
and cheering, the George Washington^ on December 20,
1917, arriv^ in France with the largest number of
American troops that had sailed on any one ship.

THE RETURN TRIP

Steaming at night without a light showing, the fact
that so few coll^ions have occurred must make us
think that while great care was taken in laying out
the routes of the vessels to a certain distance, "there
is a sweet little cherub that sits up aloft to keep watch
o'er the life of poor jack."

To the Army, the vessels steaming along without a
light showing were at times invisible to them, and there
was wonder that there were no collisions. To the
Navy on watch in the darkness, the dark outlines of
the other ships were always visible with the white
wake or the white bow wave to mark the end of the
ship, some 800 yards away. The other ships should
be there, — ^they uere there.

There was rough weather on the return trip also.
One evening the spray and rain were such as to prevent
the lookouts forward from seeing anything, and the
seas were increasing. The lookouts in the exposed
places were shifted up to the bridge. Westerly gales
were to be expected in the North Atlantic in mid-
winter. In the morning the bow lookout box was no
where in sight. A sea crest had taken it along, —
"Spurlos Versenkt."

One dark night on the same trip a shout by the
Jtmior OflScer of the Deck, Ensign (now Lieutenant)
B. B. Brown, to the helm's-man, "Hard right," another
to "TtuTi on the running Hghts," and another to the
man at the engine telegraph for "Full speed astern

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the starboard engine," brought the captain to his
side ahnost instantly. We were in the mid-Atlantic
and the route we were taking was supposed to have
been dear. Another steamer passed by so dose that
the proverbial biscuit could have been thrown on her
dedc. As we recovered breath, another steamer on
the same side and heading directly for us appeared
out of the darkness. Lights appeared all around us!
We had run into the middle of an eastbound convoy
of twenty-one vessds bound to England with supplies!

A colhsion was inevitable, but the eflEects were
minimized by quick action with the rudder and the
engines, so that the two ships struck first at the bow,
then swung in together, and the 5,000-ton freighter
actually bmmced off from our 25,500 tons. At least
the Master of the Nyzam said so when we met in New
York later, for both vessels had boats rigged out ready
to lower, and not a boat was hurt. The Nyzam rolled
away as the ships struck and bounced off. But little
damage was done to the George Washington. We sent
1,000 pounds of cement to the Nyzam, in one of our
small boats, then stood by tmtil the master stated
that he could return to port without assistance. As the
boat was returning another gale sprang up, and caused
our large ship to drift as fast as the boat could row.
A little more engine work and the boat was in our lee
and soon hoisted.

No one on either ship was injured, but from the
yelling from the Nyzam some one was scared. Later
we found that where her side plates had been bent
and cut, a loose end had curled over the nedc of one
of the Nyzam's crew, and hdd him down in his bunk,
but did not break the skin.

"The sweet little cherub" had been on his job.

SUBMARINE DEFENSE AND ENCOUNTERS

"Did you see any submarines?" was a question
voy frequently asked by anxious friends when the
ship returned to New York. The answer was "No."
To the question "Were you ever scared?" the answer
was "Sure, every time." However, ever3^thing was
done to ensure a safe passage to France. Sometimes
there was more apprehension than at others. On one
trip no "war warnings" had been recdved of enemy
submarines anywhere along the route we were to take,
while on previous trips they were frequent, but we
managed to get by. This time there was no telling
where they would show up. As a matter of fact, after
the destroyer escort left Brest the subs did show up,
and the convoy was diverted up towards the English
Channd in the detour to Brest.

Some days on some trips warnings were recdved
from the radio stations at Gibraltar, Nantes, Monsanto,
the Azores, Land's End, New Poundland, and Ber-
muda. Some of them may have been caused by false

alarms, but we took no chances. Even when well
away from the "submarine zone," anything suspidous
was fired on at once. Shoot first and then take a second
look.

The safety of the ship depended primarily on the
keenness of the lookouts, and on their reports getting
to the "fire control" and the officer-of-the-deck as
wdl as to the guns' crews. Seconds would be valuable
in case it were the real thing, and if the guns' crews
saw the least suspidous thing in the water a 5-indi
shell went after it. On one occasion a barrd at 1,400
yards was hit the first shot, and on anotJier some
porpoises at 1,900 yards lost one of their number at
least on the second shot.

With the water-tight subdivision of the ship, it was
calculated that at least three torpedoes would have to
hit to sink the ship. Water-tight doors were hdd
dosed at all times not actually in use. Some of the
comments on "Drown'n Drill" in various issues of
The Hatchet show that drills were frequent.

Camouflage was also resorted to to mislead any
submarine. From some positions alongside the ^p
it was very diflScult to tdl within four points, «. e.,
forty-five degrees, just which way a ship was heading,
and if her colors were not hoisted aft, it was harder
still. On the George Washington, when it was necessary
to hoist colors at sea, they were between the smoke
pipes. "Is she going to the right or to tiie left?"

Lifeboats were* equipped and over the side at all
times after leaving Sandy Hook imtil andioring in
France, and again on the return trip. When in the
"danger zone," and at times it was aJl the way across
the Atlantic life belts were worn day and night, and a
"tin bottle of water" dangled at your side. K the
worst did come, — ^you might have your boat sunk by a
sub after the ship had b^n abandoned, and then you
might float and drink water from your canteen until
pidced up by some one else.

The antidpation was the worst part of it, for so far
as we could see there was no danger. Even the night
the Covington next to us in the convoy was torpedoed
no one saw the sub. Had the course not been
changed two minutes before it happened, and away
from the direction the torpedo came it might
have been the George Washington that was hit.

On two other occasions one of the other vessels in
the convoy reported that a sub had showed up dose
by her, but that the sub was dther too dose for her own
safety to fire a torpedo, or dse was unable to do so in
the diort time available, and by the time the sub could
fire our troop ships had zig-zagged out of range. Our
previous zig-zag had disarranged the sub's plans.

If there was any precaution omitted it was because
no one of the fifty thousand officers and men on bosud,
assisted by the hundreds of thousands on other ^p>s,
could think of it.

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STATISTICAL DATA

The George Washington was built by the Vulcan Works, Stettin, Germany.

Launched November 10, 1908.

Trial trip June 2, 1909.

First voyage begun Jime 12, 1909.

Speed 18.5 knots, 83 revolutions per nainute.

Horsepower 20,000.

Tonnage Gross registered, 25,570 tons.

Net, 15,379 tons.

Displacement 33,000 tons at 33 feet draft.

Displacement while troop transport, maximum 39,435 tons at 35 feet 8 inches.

Bulkheads extending from keel to "E" deck 12, making 13 compartments.

Maximum ntmiber of persons on board any trip 7,121.

Boat and life raft accommodations 9,128.

Coal capacity, including reserve bunker . 5,325 tons.

including No. 3 hold 6,575 tons.

Fresh water carried 3,900 tons.

Left Date

Hoboken Dec. 4,

Brest Jan. 5

Hampton Roads . . Jan. 31

Hoboken Feb. 18^

Brest Mar. 10

Newport News . . . Mar. 24

Hoboken Mar. 30,

Brest . April 19

Hoboken May 8

Brest May 21

Hoboken June 15

Brest July 1

Hoboken July 18

Brest Aug. 2

Hoboken Aug. 18

Brest Aug. 30;

Hampton Roads . . Sept. 24,

Hoboken Sept. 30,

Brest Oct. 16,

Hoboken Oct. 31

Brest Nov. 11

Hoboken Dec. 4,

Brest Dec. 15

TRIPS MADE WITH TROOPS

Arrived Date

1917 Brest Dec. 20, 1917

1918 Hampton Roads . . . Jan. 19, 1918

1918 Hoboken Feb. 1, 1918

1918 Brest Mar. 4, 1918

1918 Newport News . . . Mar. 20, 1918

1918 Hoboken Mar. 25, 1918

1918 Brest April 13, 1918

1918 Hoboken April 27, 1918

1918 Brest May 18, 1918

1918 Hoboken May 29, 1918

1918 Brest June 27, 1918

1918 Hoboken July 10, 1918

1918 Brest July 30, 1918

1918 Hoboken Aug. 11, 1918

1918 Brest Aug. 27, 1918

1918 Hampton Roads . . . Sept. 8, 1918

1918 Hoboken Sept. 25, 1918

1918 Brest Oct. 13, 1918

1918 Hoboken Oct. 25, 1918

1918 Brest ........ Nov. 9, 1918

1918 Hoboken Nov. 19, 1918

1918 Brest Dec. 13, 1918

1918 Hoboken Dec. 23, 1918

Distance

Passengers

3,437 miles

6,705

3,221

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8,261

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5,472

3,294

u

301

a

3,230

u

5,379

3,071

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3,159

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5,632

3,108

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3,624

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5,866

3,444

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3,413

a

6,028

3,217

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5,732

3,357

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3,563

u

4,774

3,291

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3,080

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3,038

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Total, 48,772

3,488

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CONVOY GROUPS

No. of TaUd Number of

Convoy Ships in Group Troops in Convoy

13. "GEORteWAsraNGTON," "Hukon" 7,706

21. "George Washington," "Covington," "De Kalb," "El Sol," "Manchxhua,"

"Pastores," "President Grant," "Susquehanna" 18,067

26. "George Washington," "Antigone," "De Kalb," "Kursk" (Br.)*, "PastorSs,"

"President Lincoln," "Susquehanna" 17,690

34. "George Washington," "America," "De Kalb" 10,442

42. "George Washington," "Covington," "Dante Alighieri" (It.), "De Kalb,"

"Finland," "Kroonland," "Lenape," "Pastores," "Princess Matoika,"

"Ryndam," "Tsar" (Br.)*, "Vauban" (Br.), "Wilhelmina" 35,049

51. "George Washington," "Antigone," "Dante Alighieri" (It.), "De Kalb,"

"Lenape," "Ophir," "Pastores," "Princess Matoika," "Regina D'Italia"

(It.), "Ryndam," "Tsaritza" (Br.)*, "Wilhelmina" 28,150

57. "George Washington," "America," "Von Steuben" 12,669

70. "George Washington," "Armagh" (Br.), "Coronia" (Br.), "Dante Alighieri"

(It.), "De Kalb," "Tsaritza** (Br.)*, "Ulysses" 18,436

79. "George Washington," "Great Northern" 6,259

154 467
PRESIDENTIAL TRIP. "George Washington" with escort of the U. S. S. "Penn-
sylvania" and five Destroyers.

^(Russian steamers under British flag.)

Escorting Cruiser unUl Meeting Destroyers from Prance.

13. "Montana" 42. "North Carolina"

21. "Huntington" 51. "South Dakota"

26. "Frederick" 57. No escort from New York.

34. No escort from New York. 70. "South Dakota," "Michigan" (Battleship)

79. Two destroyers for two days.

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U. S. Naval Forces Operating in European Waters.

Forces in France.

U. S. S. '' Prometheus y'' Flagship.

Brest, France, 8 March, 1918.
Prom: Commander U. S. Naval Forces in France.
To: Commanding OflBcer, U. S. S. ''George Washington."

Subject: COTMnendable Spirit of Officers and Crew with respect to Discharge <rf Vessel.

1. The Army Transportation officials at this port report that, due to tiie commendable zeal and spirit of
you, your Executive Officer, and the officers and men of the vessel under your command, and to the assistance
that they have rendered, the discharge of the ''George Washington" will be completed two days sooner thaxi
would ordinarily have bc^ the case.

2. It is with great pleasure that I transmit this infom:iation to you.

Wilson.

Flagship of (WPK)

Cruiser and Transport Force,
25021-26 United States Atlantic Fleet.

31 May, 1918.
Prom: Commander Cruiser and Transport Force.
To: Commanding Officer U. S. S. "George Washington."

Subject: Standing Order No. 2, Report G.

1. The Force Commander notes with satisfaction the excellent work of the "George Washington" in dis-
charging cargo and shifting coal during her last visit to the eastern terminus. This fine team work merits and
receives commendation.

Albert Gleaves.

War Department.
Washington.

2 May, 1918.
The Secretary of War presents his compliments to the Honorable, The Secretary of the Navy, and has the
honor to enclose herewith a copy of a letter from Major General W. G. Haan, N. Ai, to the Commanding Officer,
U. S. S. "George Washington" dated March 4, 1918, commending the efficient manner in which the officers and
crew of that vessel completed a difficult task.

"United States Troops.

March 4, 1918.
Prom: Commanding General of Troops.
To: Captain E. T. Pollock, U. S. Navy.

Subject: Conduct of escort, etc.

1. The successful and efficient manner in which yoa have commanded this ship with its large complement
of soldiers aboard has won for you the whole-hearted respect of all on board and, on behalf of the troops, I take
great pleasure in congratulating jrou, your officers and crew upon a most successful completion of a difficult task.

W. G. Haan,

Major General,

Commanding Troops in Convoy."

On Board U. S. S. "George Washington."

March 6, 1918.
To: Captain E. T. Pollock, U. S. N.,

Commanding U. S. S. "George Washington."
The undersigned, speaking for Headquarters 93rd Division, desire to express appreciation <rf courtesies ex-
tended and judgment shown by the Commander of the U. S. S. "George Washington" and his officers and crew,
on the recent voyage; with the hope that when our mission is accomplished it may be our good^f^rtune topiake
the return journey imder your safe guidance. Digitized by VnOO^ [C

Roy Hoffman,

Brig. Gen., N- A
^31

U. S. S. George Washington

Make W. Tobin,

Major, N. G. U. S., Chief of StaflE.

L. S. PiLLOTSON,

Major, N. G. U. S., Adjutant.

Opfice of Chief Stevedore.
Base Section No. 5, U. S. M. P. O. No. 716,

May 21st, 1918.
From: Chief Stevedore, Base Section No. 5.

To: Commander of U. S. Naval Forces in Prance (thru channels).

Subject: Commendation.

1. I wish to commend Captain Pollock, Lieut. -Commander Cohen and all the other officers of the U. S. S.
*' George Washington'' for their hearty co-operation in assisting this Department in the discharge of the ship.

2. I personally spoke to Mr. Cohen, on his last trip here, in reference to having everything in readiness in
regard to troop equipment, such as barrack bags and other light baggage in order to expedite the landmg of the
troops when the ship returned. Upon her arrival here on the 18th inst., everything was ready for her immediate
discharge and for the debarkation of the troops, who had all barrack bag^ and otiber light property ready to go
ashore. AU the cargo hatches were open and the booms rigged and the ship was ready to start in fifteen minutes
after anchoring.

3. K we could get the co-operation from all the other transports that we get from the U. S. S. '^George
Washington" it would expedite the turning around of the transports in some cases at least 12 to 24 hours.

J. O'Neill,
Major, Q. M. C, N. A.

First Endorsement.
S. O. U., D. O. SuPT., A. T. S., B. S. No. 5, U. S. M. P. O. No. 716. 21 May, 1918.
To: Conmiander, American Naval Forces in France.

1. Forwarded. The officers and men of the ^* George Washington'' have always, since their first arrival
at this port, shown the most cordial spirit of co-operation, and eadi time this vessel arrives here a noticeable
improvement is apparent because of their becoming more familiar with the operations here. This is the kind
of spirit that wiU win the war and Captain Pollock is heartily congratulated upon the success which has attended
his eflEorts along this line. F. W. Green,

Captain, R. T. C, N. A.
123. Second Endorsement.

Brest, France, 21 May, 1918.
From: Conmiander U. S. Naval Forces in France.
To: Force Commander.

Subject: Forwarding letter of commendation from U. S. Army re hearty co-operation Officers and men of U. S. 8,
''George Washington."
1. Forwarded with pleasure. Wilson.

Third Endorsement.

United States Naval Forces Operating in European Waters.
U. S. S. ''MelviUe," Flagship.
18959 London, 27 May, 1918.

From: Force Commander.
To: Secretary of the Navy (Operations).

1. Forwarded.

C-3-519 0-23 Fourth Endorsement.

Siics.
WAsraNGTON, June 11, 1918.

From: Chief of Naval Operations.
To: Commander Cruiser Force.

Subject: Forwarding letter of commendation from U. S. Army re hearty co-operation officers and men of U. S. S.
''George Washington."

1. Forwarded. f^ r\r\r^]o

2. The Department is pleased to receive reports of this nature. Digitized by vni^i^x^^

C. Belknap.

By direction.
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Fifth EndorsemefU.
1561-1 New York, 14 June, 1918.

From: Commander Cruiser and Transport Force.
To: Commanding Officer, U. S. S. ** George Washington.''

Subject: Forwarding letter of commendation from U. S. Army re hearty co-operation of officers and men of U. S. S.
''George Washington.''
1. Forwarded with congratulations.

Albert Gleaves.

Flagship of
Cruiser asd Transport Force
United States Atlantic Fleet.
C^l-2 6 June, 1918.

From: Commander Cruiser and Transport Force.
To: Cruiser and Transport Force.

Subject: Commendatory letter to personnel of Cruiser and Transport Force upon completion of first year of
service.

1. At the end of our first year of service as the Cruiser and Transport Force, I desire to congratulate the
Flag Officers, Captains, Officers and enlisted men on the excellent work they have accomplished, and to emress
my personal as well as official appreciation of their splendid loyalty and co-operation in all the exacting, arduous
and hazardous duties that have been assigned to us.

2. The preparation in three months of the fleet of ex-German ships, which for three years were idle, and
worse, at their piers, was in itself a great achievement.

3. The organization, supply and sanitation of types of ships, entirely new to the Navy, for a service over-
seas of the most vital importance, not only to this Country but to our Allies, presented serious and complex
problems, which have all been happily solved by your intelligence, zeal and ability.

4. The safe conduct of transports laden with troops through seas infected with submarines, has won uni-
versal commendation. The loss of only two transports in the transportation of himdreds of thousands of troops
testifies to the skill, courage and seamanship of the Commanders; and in the two cases of loss, the highest and
best traditions of the service were maintained, speaking voltmies for their organization and discipline.

5. I wish to take this opportunity of impressing upon all Captains tmder my command, that in every posi-
tion of stress and trial which may come to them I am coiSfident of their ability and judgment to meet the sittiation
with credit to the Nation, and whatever happens they may alwajrs feel sure of my sympathy and support.

Albert Gleaves.

Cruiser and Transport Force

U. S. Atlantic Fleet. 15 July, 1918. CBM/JFC

R-14-18

From: Force Transport Officer.
To: Commander Cruiser and Transport Force.

Subject: Readiness Inspection, U. S. S. ''George Washington."

1. Date reached home port. 10 July, 1918.

2. Date next sailing. 18 July, 1918.

3. General condition of ship as to cleanliness and sanitation. Excellent.

4. Condition of readiness to load troops. Excellent; will be ready.

5. Condition and adequacy of life saving equipment. Excellent, but still some old wooden rafts.

6. Defects in equipment. None noted.

7. General. Most favorable impression. The Commander Cruiser and Transport Force inspected ship
at same time. * (Signed) C. B. Morgan.

CBM/CJB
First Endorsement.

From: Commander Cruiser and Transport Force.

To: Commanding Officer, U. S. S. "George Washington."

Subject: Readiness Inspection, U. S. S. "George Washington."

1. Forwarded for information.

2. The Force Commander was much pleased on the day <rf inspection with the excellent-condition ©f the
personnel and material of yotu* ship. Digitized by VnOO^lC

3. Return papers. (ogd.) Albert Gleaves.

U. S. S. George Washington

Navy Department, N-5-H-K

Bureau op Navigation, 16903-104

Washington, D. C. November 16, 1918.

To: Captain Edwin T. Pollock, U. S. N.,

Navy Dept., Washington, D. C.

(Examining and Retiring Boards.)
Subject: Report of inspection of the U. S. S. '^George Washington.**

1. The Bureau is in receipt of the report of inspection of the U. S. S. *' George Wdshingkm,*' conducted by
Commander Cruiser and Transport Force and Board of Officers, September 27, 1918, and is pleased to note the
fdlowing favorable remarks contained therein:

^'This ship is in excellent condition in regard to cleanliness, sanitation and discipline. It
is evident that the officers and crew have used their best endeavors to maintain the vessel at a
high standard and have been most successful in doing so. She is a model transport."

2. AlS), the Bureau is pleased to note the following letter addressed to you by the Commander Cruiser and
Transport Force in connection with the inspection of the "George Washington**:

"There is enclosed herewith a copy of report of Board of Inspection that inspected your
vessel on this date.

"Report indicates that your vessel is in a very excellent state of cleanliness, sanitation
and discipline, and this was confirmed by the personal inspection I made at the time the Board
was inspecting the ship.

"I desire to note my appreciation of the excellent work of yourself, officers and crew in
maintaining this vessel in such a high state of efficiency."

3. A copy of this letter will be filed with your official efficiency record.

S/d. Harris Laning,

Acting Chief of Bureau of Navigation.

Flagship of
Commander Cruiser kjud Transport Force
U. S. Atlantic Fleet

4 June, 1918.
From: Commander Cruiser and Transport Force.
To: Chief of Naval Operations.

Subject: Naval Transports; Normal stays in home ports.

1. Experience has demonstrated, and the facts are concurred in by the Force Commander, Commanding
Officers and Engineer Officers, that, for coal burning vessels, operating at high speeds, the normal stay in home
ports diould be ten (10) days. This is due to the great amount of necessary routine overhaul work to maintain
an efficient material condition, and to ensure, so far as possible, against breakdowns at sea, and also to maintain
the spirit and morale of officers and men on exacting and important duty.

2. I cannot too highly commend the zeal and efficiency of the personnel and particularly of the Command-
ing Officers of these vessels, in their endeavor to operate at the fastest possible schedule, but to continue to
expect them to maintain schedules that do not permit normal time for upkeep of material and rest for personnel,
will operate to detriment of the efficiency of both material and personnel.

3. The vessels referred to are the U. S. S. '' Ladathan,** ''Agamemnon** ''Mount Vernon,** " Von Steuben**
" America,** qjA" George Washington.** • ♦ ♦ •

Albert Cleaves.

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OFFICERS ATTACHED TO THE "GEORGE WASHINGTON*^

Those with a star were on the trip with the President.
(The dates show when reported on board and when detached.)

♦Adams, Avery C, Ensign, (R. P.) July 17, 1918-

♦Armstrong, Dwight L., Ensign, (R. P.) Oct. 25, 1918-

Bainbridge, William, Seaman, Lieut.-Comdr. Med. Corps, (R. P.) Sept. 6, 1917-July 18, 1918

•Barrett, Alfred W., Machinist, (R. P.) ttOct. 10, 1918-Jan. 1, 1919

♦Barrickman, Cecil B., Machinist, (R. P.) Nov. 25, 1918-Dec. 27, 1918

♦Barton, Aldrich, Lieut., (j. g.), (R. P.) July 31, 1918-Jan. 1, 1919

♦Bascom, Deane S., Ensign, (R. P.) July 17, 1918-

Baur, Raymond A., Ensign Dec. 31, 1918-

♦Bloomhardt, Paul P., Lieut., 0- g.), Chaplain Corps Peb. 17, 1918-

♦Bower, James M., Lieut., (R. P.) Nov. 19, 1918-Peb. 8, 1919

Broshek, Joseph J., Lieut.-Comdr Sept. 6, 1917-Aug. 17, 1918

♦Brown, Benjamin B., Lieut., (R. P.) Nov. 30, 1917-

♦Burkhardt, John R., Lieut July 30, 1917-

♦Calender, Lester J., Ensign Sept. 30, 1918-

♦Campbell, Henry E., Ensign, (R. P.) Atig. 13, 1918-

♦Carr, Joseph B., Ensign Sept. 30, 1918-

♦Chandler, Wallace R., Ensign Sept. 30, 1918-

♦Chaplowe, Isadore, Ensign S^t. 30, 1918-

Coates, John T., Y. M. C. A. Sec'y Oct. ^, 1918-Dec. 3, 1918

Cochrane, Guy, Lieut.-Comdr. Med. Corps, (R. P.) Dec. 15, 1918-Dec. 23, 1918

Cohen, Albert M., Lieut.-Comdr Sept. 6, 1917-June 14, 1918

Cdton, George T., Machinist, (R. P.) Dec. 27, 1918-

♦Couchman, Carl S., Ensign Sept. 30, 1918-

♦Cowles, Sidney O., Ensign S^t. 30, 1918-

Crawford, Prank E., Ensign, (R. P.) Aug. 13, 1918-Dec. 3, 1918

♦Dame, Leland H., Lieut. Med. Corps, (R. P.) Nov. 23, 1918-

Dennen, Charles R., Ensign, (R. P.) June 3, 1918-Sept. 21, 1918

Dix, Robert P., Lieut., (j- gO, (R- F.) - Sept. 29, 1918-Oct. 31, 1918

Domer, Wilson D. I., Ensign, Pay Corps Oct. 3, 1917-Mar. 29, 1918

Downing, Arnold A, Lieut., (R. P.) Peb. 5, 1918-Aug. 15, 1918

♦Durgin, Charles P., Lieut., (j. g.), (R. P.) Feb. 5, 1918-

♦Enright, James G., Lieut. Med. Corps, (R. P.) Sept. 6, 1917-April 29, 1918

♦Eckel, George J., Lieut. Med. Corps, (R. P.) Nov. 23, 1918-

EUiott, Russell D., Lieut. Med. Corps, (R. P.) Dec. 31, 1918-

Evers, Prands E., Lieut. Med. Corps Sept. 6, 1917-Sept. 28, 1918

Pield, Thomas S., Lieut. Med. Corps, (R. P.) Dec. 14, 1918-Dec. 23, 1918

♦Powlkes, William B., Lieut. 0'. g.), Med. Corps, (R. P.) Sept. 13, 1918-

Prands, Prank D., Lieut., G. g.), (R. P.) June 11, 1918-Sept. 30, 1918

Puller, Willard L., Ensign, (R. P.) June 15, 1918-Nov. 26, 1918

Garrison, Samuel, Ensign, (R. P.) Sept. 26, 1918-Dec. 3, 1918

Garritty, James L., Ensign, (R. P.) June 6, 1918-Sept. 21, 1918

Giiford, George H., Lieut., (R. P.) Peb. 5, 1918-Aug. 15, 1918

Gill, Charles C, Commander June 3, 1918-Oct. 30,1918

♦Gillson, Joseph L., Lieut., (j. g.), Pay Corps, (R. P.) Aug. 18, 1917-

♦Girardet, Sterling C, Carpenter Sept. 23, 1917-

Gottlieb, Leon, Ensign, (R. P.) Feb. 5, 1918-June 7, 1918

♦Graves, Roland O., Lieut., (R. P.) April 30, 1918-

♦Gray, Irving, Lieut. Med. Corps Sqjt. 27, 1918-

♦Green, Harry D., Lieut,, (j. gOi (R. F.) . Sept. 6,1917-

Gwynne, Harold C, Lieut.-Comdr. Pay Corps Peb. 4, 1918-Oct. 30, 1918

Hackler, Otha J., Gunner tJune 9, 1918-June 14, 1918

♦Raskins, Howard B. Machinist, (R. P.) Nov. 25, 1918-Dec. 27, 1918

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Hathaway, Isaac, Ensign, (R. F.) June 3, 191»-Sept. 26, 1918

Haton, Miles P., Pay Clerk June 6, 1918-Oct. 30, 1918

•Hodgdon, Harlo, Gunner, (E.), (R. P.) * . tSept. 21, 1918-

Hooper, Prank A., Jr., Ensign, Pay Corps May 30, 1918-Oct. 30,1918

Houston^haw, Prederick D., Y. M. C. A. Sec'v May 2, 1918-Aug. 1918

♦Htilse, Percy C, lieut., 0. g.), Dental Corps, (R. P.) ' Nov. 23, 1918-

*Hummel, Harmon D., Ensign, (R. P.) Sept. 26, 1918-

Hussey, Thomas O., Machinist, (R. P.) Dec. 27, 1918-

Huston, James A., Ensign, (R. P.) Aug. 13, 1918-Oct. 30, 1918

♦Johnson, Benjamin D., Boatswain tjuly 16, 1918-

♦Johnson, Charles B., Lieut., 0'. g.), Dental Corps, (R. PO May 30, 1918-Nov. 10, 1918

♦Johnstone, Alan S., Lieut.-Comdr., (R. P.) July 27, 1917-

Johnstone, Gaston D., Commander Sept. 26, 1918-Jan. 1, 1919

*Keene, Clyde, Lieut Sept. 6, 1917-

•Keith, J. Harold, Ensign, (R. P.) Sept, 26, 1918-Jan. 1, 1919

King, Eugene G., Y. M. C. A. Sec'y April 30, 1918-Aug. 17, 1918

*King, Rodney S., Ensign, (R. P.) , Sept. 26, 1918-

Klingler, Albert, Lieut., (j. g.) S^t. 6, 1917-June 14, 1918

♦Knachel, Pirman P., Ensign, (R. P.) S^t. 26, 1918-

♦Koehler, August W., Machinist, (R. P.) Nov. 25, 1918-Dec. 27, 1918

♦Lambert, Henry B., Lieut. Med. Corps, (R. P.) Sept. 6, 1917-

La Point, Charles, Lieut., 0. g.), (R. P.) June 11, 1918-July 12,1918

Lee, Delzie R., Lieut., 0*. g), Med. Corps, (R. P.) Dec. 14, 1918-Dec. 23, 1918

Lough, James C, Lieut., Q. g.). Dental Corps Jan. 1, 1918-May 31, 1918

*McCAULEY, EDWARD, Jr., Captain Oct. 26,1918-

Mabon, Robert L., Lieut., Pay Owps Oct. 3,1917-Aug. 17,1918

♦Mallon, William L., Lieut., (R. P.) Gunnery Officer Jan. 25, 1918-

Mansie, Edward, Lieut., (R. P.) Sept. 6, 1917-July 13, 1918

Mariay, Myron G., Lieut., (j. g.), Med. Corps, (R. P.) May 3, 1918-Nov. 26, 1918

Martin, James E., Lieut., (j. g.), (R. P.) Peb. 18, 1918-June 11, 1918

♦Massey, John P., Lieut., (R. P.) Mar. 28, 1918-

McCann, Brendan J., Ensign, (R. P.) Peb. 6, 1918-June 7, 1918

McGinn, Richard J., Ensign, (R. P.) June 6, 1918-Sept. 26, 1918

♦Meyer, Isadore R., Ensign, Pay Corps tJune 9, 1918-

Michael, Howard O., Machinist, (R. P.) Dec. 27, 1918-

Milbury, Charles E., Lieut., (j. g.), (R. P.) Sept. 6, 1917-Peb. 16, 1918

•MiUer, Archie W., Machinist, (R. P.) . . Nov. 25, 1918-Dec. 27, 1918

♦MiUer, David H., Major, U. S. Marine Corps Nov. 27, 1918-

*Miller, Prank S., Lieut., (j. g.) Dec. 3, 1918-

•Minnikine, Prank L., Lieut., (j. g.), (R. P.) July 12, 1918-

♦Montgomery, J., Ensign, (R. P.) Dec. 1, 1918-Dec. 31, 1918

♦Morton, Lewis B., Lieut. Med. Corps, (R. P.) Dec. 15, 1918-Dec. 23, 1918

Murphy, John P., Commander, Med. Corps Sept. 6, 1917-Sept. 9, 1918

Nightingale, Gerard P., Lieut., (j. g.), (R. P.) Nov. 30, 1917-Mar. 29, 1918

Ollif, Gerald, Lieut., (j. g.) Sept. 6, 1917-Peb. 13, 1918

POLLOCK, EDWIN T., Captain Oct. 1, 1917-Sept. 29, 1918

♦Peifer, Louis I., 2nd Lieut. U. S. Marine Corps Nov. 27, 1918-

♦Perkins, Pred M., Commander Oct. 31,1918-

♦Peters, John H., Lieut.-Comdr., (R. P.) Navigator Nov. 24, 1917-

Pawer, Jackson, Ensign, (R. P.) Aug. 13, 1918-Died Oct. 13, 1918

♦Power Phihp E., Lieut., (j. g.), (R. P.) April 29, 1918-

Pyne, Prederick G., Commander, Pay Corps Sept. 6, 1917-Peb. 11,1918

Rhoton, Riffel G., Ensign July 11, 1918-July 15,1918

Richardson, Jack C, Ensign July 11, 1918-July 15,1918

♦Roesch, Herbert O., Lieut.-Comdr., Senior Engineer Aug. 16, 1918-

Roil, John P., Lieut., (j. g.), (R. P.) Nov. 30, 1917-Jan. 5, 1918

♦Rose, Samuel B., Gunner fOct. 28, 1918-

♦Rudolph, Charles E., Lieut., (j. g.), Pay Corps Sept. 6, 1917-

Schwab, Irving, Ensign, (R. P.) Peb. 6, 1918-June 7, 1918

♦Shuman, John R., Lieut., (j- g.) Oct. 25, 1918- ^

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EIGHTEEN OFFICERS WHO MADE EVERY TRIP
Left to right, top row — Pharmacist G. S. Throp, Pay Clerk S. Tischler, Lieut, (j. K-) J* L.
Gillson, Pay Corps. Standing — Carpenter S. C. Girardet, Boatswain B. B. Johnson, Lieut.
0'. g.) H. T. Green, Lieut 0'. g) C. E. Rudolph, Pay Corps, Lieut. G. T. Wells, Gunner S. B.
Rose, Gunner H. Hodgdon, Ensign I. R. Meyer, Pay Corps. Sitting — Lieut. B. B. Brown,
Lieut. J. R. Burkhardt, Lieut. H. B. Lambert, Medical Corps, Lieut.-Comdr. J. H. Peters,
Lieut. H. F. Tabeling, Lieut. C. Keene, Lieut. R. Spearing, Jr.

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♦Smith, Charles L., Ensign, (R. F.) Sept. 26, 1918-

Smith, George W., Jr., Lieut., (j. g.), (R. P.) Feb. 2, 1918-May 31, 1918

♦Sparing, Robert, Jr., Lieut., (R. F.) Oct. 6, 1917-

Spriggs, Morris H., Lieut Sept. 6, 1917-June 4, 1918

Squire, George H., Ensign, (R. F.) Oct. 9,1917-Fdi>. 6,1918

♦Stanley, Fred. M., Lieut., (j. g.), (R. P.) April 29, 1918-

♦Stevenson, Eldon B., Ensign, Pay Corps, (R. P.) Nov. 22, 1918-

Stewart, James D., Machinist, (R. P.) Dec. 27, 1918-

♦Stone, Henry C, Ensign, (R. P.) April 29, 1918-

Sullivan, Andrew J., Lieut. Med. Corps, (R. P.) Dec. 29, 1918-

♦Tabeling, Henry P., Lieut., (R. P.) Oct. 6, 1917-

Thompson, Hugh R., Y. M. C. A. Sec'y Mar. 28, 1918-April 27, 1918

♦Throp, George S., Pharmacist Nov. 21, 1917-

♦Tischler, Sydney, Pay Clerk, (R. P.) fSept. 10, 1918-

♦Trix, Ralph K., Lieut., (j. g.), (R. P.) Dec. 3, 1918 -

Van Nesty Theodore B., Ensign, (R. P.) Aug. 13, 1918-Died Oct. 9, 1918

WORTMAN, WARD K., Captain Sept. 25, 1918-Oct. 28,1918

♦Webber, Ludan A., Ensign, (R. P.) Aug. 13, 1918-

♦Wells, Gordon T., Jr., Lieut., (R. P.) July 25, 1917-

♦White, John P., Ensign, Pay Corps, (R. P.) Oct. 28, 1918-

Wich, Gewge M., Lieut., (R. P.) Jan. 5, 1918-Oct. 30, 1918

Wilson, Carl A., Lieut., (R. P.) Oct. 6,1917-May 1,1918

♦Winn, Charles L., Lieut., G- gO, (R- P.) June 3, 1918-

Wood, Peter B., Lieut., (j. g.). Pay Corps, (R. P.) Sept. 6, 1917-June 14, 1918

Woodbridge, Robert S., Y. M. C. A. Sec'y Aug. 17, 1918-Oct. 1918

Worrell, William I., Lieut., (R. P.) April 30, 1918-Sept. 29, 1918

Clarke, Eveline P., Nurse, Dec. 2,1918- ' "

Kiel, Sopjiia v.. Nurse, • Dec. 2,1918-

{Date of appointment — On board before first trip.
tOate of appointment— On board May 1, 1918.

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ENSIGN THEODORE B. VAN NEST
ENSIGN JACKSON POWER

Who in a Period of Dangerous Epidemic Courageously

Performed Their Duty and Made the

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U. S. S. George Washington

Clough, R. M.
Qiisson, C. . .
Cobb, G. T. . .
Cobb, R. W. .
Coddington, H. W.
Cole, C. E. .
Cole, F. W. .
Cole,H. . .
Commack, H. Z.
Conahan, A. F.
Connell, L. P. .
Conover, L. A. .
Conrad, H. R. .
Consiglio, V. .
Cook, CM.. .
Cook, R. B. . .
Cook, W. . . .
Cooney, D. W.
Cossart, W. R. .
Couch, A. W. .
Counts, G. D. .
Cox, J. L. . . .
Crawford, T. L., Jr.
Crehan, F. L. .
Cresswell, C. .
Critchlow, R. C.
Cross, L. . . .
Cullum, T. J. .
Cunningham, C. D.
Curran, L. . .
Currier, F. A. .
Cypars, E. W. .
CSl)hei:s, F. J. .
Dallas, C. . . .
Daly, D.J. . .
Danbeig, J. J. .
Danzo, J. F. . .
Dathe, E. R. .
Dauberman, M.
Daujfhcrty, J. W.
Davis, A. . . .
Davis, C. R. . .
Davis, E. C. . .
Davis, H. A. .
Davis, W. F. .
Davis, J. J. . .
Deacy, W. F. .
Deboy, F. C. .
Deck. E. F. . .
De Jesus, A. . .
Dellon,W. . .
Demonbum, B.
Dewhirst, E. C.
Dews. S. W. . .
Dicket, S. . . .
DUl, G. I. S. . .
Dingal, D. . .
Dixon, M. D. .
Donnahue, O. N. .
Dooley, I. V.
Dooley, R. C.
Doran, J. A. .
Doud, H. L. .
Dougherty, J. W.
Doweny, C. E.
Downs, E. O.
Drummey, W. .
Duncan, A. J.
Duncan, T. .
Dunn, E. . .
Dunn, J. C. .
Dunn, J. R. .
Dunn, O. B. .
Dupre, C. A.
Dale, L. E. .

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Greever, E. V. .
Greniian, £. C.
Grennan, M. J.
Grider, H. A. .
GriflSn, J. E. . .
Grubaiayk, F. S.
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GROUP OF WATCH OFFICERS

Lieuts. B. B. Brown, H. F. Tabelling, R. Spearing, Jr., Lt. Comdr. J. H. Peters,
the navigator, and Lieut. J. F. Massey

GROUP OF THE SHIP'S ENGINEERING OFFICERS

Rear row Geft to right), Mach. A. W. Koehler. Mach. G. B. Barrickman, Ens. S. O. Cowles.
Mach. A. F. Barrett, Lieut, (j. g.) A. Barton, Ens. C. S. Couchman, Gunner H. Hodgdon, and
Mach. H. B. Haakins. Front row, Lieut. G. T. Wells, Lieut. J. R. Burkhardt, Lt. Comdr. H.
O. Roesch, the Senior Engineering Officer, Lieut. Clyde Keene, the Electrical Officer, and Lieut.

R. O. Graves.

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Kinserowski, F. W F. 2c

Kirk, R. E S. C. 3c

Klap, J. M P. 3c

Klem,lH.T Bkr. 2c

Klepper, R. D Sea.

Klimas, M Sea.

Klingbcrg, E. W P. Ic

Knauss, C ^ . S. 2c

Kneeland, R. W E. 3c

Knidc, J. E H. A. Ic

Knight, A. D P. 3c

Ko<£, C C. C. Std.

Kopp, P. B S. 2c.

Kosdnski, W. P. Sea.

Kotz, R. E Sea.

Kraft, E. A. E. Ic

Kraft, L. A. S. 2c,

Kreutcr, J. M Sea.

Kroemer, E. J Stkr. ac

KruU, R. A F. 3c.

Krzak,A.J F. 3c

Kusy. J. A W. R. Std.

Uboissiere. W. J C. G. M.

Lamar, G. E E. Ic

Lambeth, R. C Str. Ic

Lanagan, J F. Ic

Landers, T. G F. 2c

Landis, F. B G. M. 3c

Lane, P. E C. W. T.

Lankford, D. E. . . . Cox.

Larson, G. E. Sea.

Lasher, R. C F. 2c

Uvelle, P.A F. 2c

Lavigne, A. E F. 2c

Lawson, W. F. 2c

Lee, A. E S. 2c. ^^^T^

Lee. E. J digitized. . Sea. ^OQ 1-^

Lee. J. W : .... S. 2c O

Legnos, P C W. T.

Lego, W. P F. Ic

24.%

U. S. S. George Washington

Lenkach, S, \ S. C dc

Leonard, F. J. F. Ic

Lewis, H.H Matt 3c

Lewis, J Ph. M. 2c

Lincoln, D. C. F. 3c

Lindley, F. H., C. C Std.

Locgridge,T. A S. 2c

Ldieide,W.H. Sea.

Long, E. D F. Ic

Long, L. M F. 2c

Longmuir, A. M M. M. 2c

Looney, S. B £. Ic

Lormand, F F. Ic

Lowstetter, K R. F. 2c

Louis, H. J Sea.

Luscomb, £. O. F. 2c

Lyon, A. J F. 3c

Labiecque, A. J F. Ic

Lager, W S. 2c

La Londe, C. J £. 3c

Lambert, £. G C. M. 3c

Landells, W F. Ic

Lander, F. J. Bkr. 2c

Landers, T. J F. 2c

Lane, R. D F. 3c

La Parella, L F. Ic

Larkin.D.L Bkr. 2c

Laraon,L S. 2c

Laisalier, A. H Q. M. Ic

Latigue, A. L Matt. Ic

Latimer, C S. 2c

LaTourette,? S. 2c

Lawless,?. J Sea.

Lawson, H. E S. 2c

Leader, J. H Bkr. 2c

Lebeda,£. F S. 2c

La Count, G. A. H. A. 2c

Leferve, A. R. S. 2c

Leist,J. C Sea.

Lenear, S. B Matt 3c

Lenherr, C. P Sea.

Leonard, W. P Eng. Ic

Leopold, L H. A.2c

Letchi, J. A F. 2c

Le Van, M. L. S. 2c

Levias, B S. 2c

i^wry, A. £«. ••••••••••••••• vJi. x«

Lindey, L. A . . . E. Ic

Little, I. E H. A. Ic

Lizzote, A. E . F. 2c

Lombardi, A. W. R. Ck.

Long, E. D Eng. Ic

Long, L. M F. Ic

Longton, H S. 2c

Lopez, A. Matt. 3c

Lotfey, A. H F. 2c.

LoveUette, W. S S. 2c.

Lowe, W F. 3c

Luck, A 1 Mus.

Lucken. E F. Ic

Lutcha, R F. Ic

Macauley, H. M £. 2c

McArdle, S. J F. Ic

McBane, T. W H. A. Ic

McBridcJ F.2c

McCarthy, W.H F. 2c

McCormick, £. G F. 2c. ;

McCormick, R F. 2c

McGray,V.A Sea.

McCurdy. F. E C. B. M.

McDaniels, A. J F. 2c.

McDearmid, A '. . Eng. Ic

McDermott, J. F F. 2c

McDonald, D Eng. Ic

McDonald, W. R. Cox.

MacFerran, D. . .
McGahan, A. . . .
McGmnis, T. G. . .
McKevitt, L. L. . .
McMahon,W.T. .
McMenamin, H. H.
McNutt,H.T. . .
McSolla,J.J. . . .
MacAdaiins, A. R. .
MacDonald, T. H. .
MacMillan, J. W. .
MacAllister, L. M. .
MacAnOe, L. . . .
McGann, J. A. . . .
McClallan, M. O. .
McCormick, J. M. .
McDonald, H. J. . .
McGee, C. L. . . .
McGiU,D.T. . . .
McDaUy, C.H. . .
Mclntyre, L. R. . .
Mclntyre, W. . . .
McKenna, E. M. . .
McKenna, T. EL . .
McKie,0. E. . . .
McKeon, J. R. . . .
McLaren, K. . . .
McMahon, H. P. . .
McMurry, B. D. . .
McWhorter, J. W. .
Magris, L. . . • .
MaBettano, F. . . .

Malnati, J

Mann, H. G.

Manning, J. . .
Manning, w. A.
Mantlow, G. P.
Manzeno, A. .
Marcais, G. . .
Maicanaro, A. .
Marcelin, J. . .
Marelli,A.X

MariL,S.T. . .
MameU, W. R.
Maratto, M. . .
Marsh, R.E. .
Martin, A. J. .
Martin, A. R. .
Martin, A. . .
Martin, C. . .
Martin, F. W. .
Martin, LW. .
Martin, M. P. .
Martin, R.T. .
Maschke, F. C.
Mason, B. . . .
Mason, C. I. .
Massini, S. . .
Masten, L. R. .
Mathews, W. L.
Mathis, D. C. .

Matier, T. H.

Mates, A

Mattaini, A. . .
Mattison, T. B.
Mauk, F. B. . .
Mauthe, H. G. .
Maxwell, T. J. .
Maxwell, L. L. .
MaxweU. W. H.
May, E. H.

Mayer, J. T.
Meagher, P. j

C. M. Ic.

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244

Enlisted Men Attached to the George Washington

Mdl^. A. . . .
Memgan, L. A.
Meyer, A. . . .
Meyer, A. A. .
Meyers, L. G. .
Michael, C. L. .
Middleman, M.
Mikshitsh, K. .
Mfles, O. R. . .
Mfller. £. . . .
Mfller.G. . . .
Miller, J. £. . .
Miller, N.D. .
Mills, T.E. . .
Mills, R.T. . .
Minor, W.C. .
MizeIl,H.W. .
MoeUer, G. J. .
Moffia, A. . . .
Monahan, G. G.
Monahan, J. H.
Monnette, O. .
Moore, T. F. . .
Moore, J. . . .
Moore, T.T.. .
Moore, V.E. .
Mozello, C. B. .
Morello, J. . .
Moren, R. A. .
Morgan, O. E. .
Morgan, H. C. .
Morgan, S. G. .
Morgan, A. E. .
Morrison, M. J.
Morrow, H. W.
Mosbach, E. F.
Mouland, F. E.
Mudse,J.M. .
Mueler, E. F. .
MueUer, R. F. .
Mullen, T. A. .
Mullen, W.J. .
Mumford, A. A.
Munyon, W. W.
Murphy, R. W.
Murphy, R. . .
Murphy, W. . .
Murphy, L. E. .
Myers, G. R. .
Myers, G. . . .
Myers, O. A. .
Myerson, W. .
Mallon, L. . .
MaUoy, T. G. .
Malone, J. C. .
Malone, O. . .
Mancuso, J. . .
Mandry, J. G. .
Manning, J. . .
Manuels, M. F.
Martin, C. . .
Martin, R. C. .
Martin, W. . .
Martin, W. F. .
Martineau, H. J.
Marting, E. C. .
Mason, C. I. .
Mason, H.H. .
Mathews, W. B.
Matone, H. J. .
Matthews, W. .
Mattison, M. .
Matuwice, F. J.
Maupai, F. L. .
Meding, S. . .

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Meehan, J. P F. 3c

Meisel, A C. M. M.

Menff, G. S Sea.

Menk, C. L S. C. 3c

Merrifield, C. S C. B. M.

Merymon, D. N F. 3c.

Meyer, I. R. Ch. Y.

Meyers, R F. 3c

Midxorski, B S. 2c

Mikkelson, L. C Y. Ic

MiUer. J. O S. 2c

Miller, J. A F. 3c

Miller, W.J S. C. 3c

Minesing^, M. S. 2c

Mingee,B S. C. 2c

Mizera, F.J S. 2c.

Mocnoy, J. A Cox.

Mohoney, J. J F. Ic

Molitor,V.J F.3c

Molloy, J Cox.

Monahan, E. M F. 3c

Monahan, I F. Ic

Montgomery, W. K S. 2c

Moody, O E. 2c

Mooers, G. T. C. C. Std.

Moore, J S. 2c

Morgan, J C. W. T.

MOTr,H.A F. 3c

Morris, E. W Matt 3c

Moses, L. R Sea.

Mosher, E. L ^ F. Ic

Mugg, M. B Y. Ic

Muffiolland, J. J F. 3c

Murphy, D F. 2c

Murphy, J. F M. M. 2c

Murphy, L. B S. 2c

Myers, D.H F. 3c

Nash,L F.2c

Naugje, K. C Sea.

Nawrock,W.J. F. 3c

NeflF, H. E E. 2c

Newsom, T. Oiler

l^cholas, R. H H. A. 2c

Nickel, G. W. E. 2c

Nicol,A F.2c

NoUe,R.D C.B.M.

Norton, J S. 2c

Nystrom,H. A S. 2c

Neitman,H B. M. 2c

Nail, F. H H. A. 2c

NaUs,F.E F. Ic

Nally, F. J F. Ic

Nastke, F. F. F. Ic

Natal, F Matt 3c

Negi, G Cbn.Std.

nS, H Sea.

Nelson, J Matt 3c

Newman, E. T F. 3c

Newstead, H. F . . . G. M. Ic

Newton, R. B Y. Ic

Ney,H.E Sea.

Nichols, C Matt. 3c

Mcosia, M. F F. 3c.

Nielson, H. V F. Ic

Nieswiadomy, J F. Ic

Nitschke. R C. C. M.

Nolan, T. H F. Ic

Norquist, E. C F. 2c

Nowak,L Sea.

Nowak, W. G F. 3c.

Nuckolls, J. R

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Oberhauser, C. E .....:.

O^rien, F. A Sea.

Ockert, C. W C. Y.

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U. S. S. George Washington

O'Flaherty, P. J F. 3c

Ogle, R.N C.B.M.

Olton, O. S Matt. 3c

Onderdonk, G Sea.

O'Neil, B F. 2c

0'Nea,J.A Sea.

CRourke, J. D Sea.

Ortlepp, H. O Cox.

Qsborn, C Bdmstr.

CSunivan. T. F S. F. Ic

Otto, G Sea.

Owen, E. Q F. 3c

Owen, H. F F. Ic

Oakes, H. E F. Ic

Obcrowsky, W. L C. Std.

Obcraig. H. S rF. 3c

O'Brien, D. T F. 2c

O'Brien,!. F C. C. M.

O'Brien, M. P Y. 2c.

O'Brien, W.M E. 2c.

Ochampaurii, L. L Ph. M. Ic

Odonnell, C. C Sea.

O'Hara, B.J. F. 2c

O'Harc, A. E Sea.

Olcott, R. J Sea. ,

Olish, G. E. F. 3c.

Oliver, C. A W. R. Ck.

Olson, R. N Bkr.

Olson, W.R. Sea.

Osborne, J. W. F. Ic

Otey, C. K. Matt. 3c

Otremba, M. B F. 3c

Overmeyer, F. O Sea.

Oxford, J. M Ph. M. Ic

Page, T. S F. Ic

Palmer. H Matt. Ic

Papanti, A. D F. 2c

Parinas, E Matt 3c

Parker, L.W C. Q. M.

Parker, W.T Sea.

Parkhurst, A. N F. 2c.

Parrett, L. F F. Ic

Partiria, A. S Cbn. Ck.

Paslay, C. S S. C. Ic

Patterson, W Sea.

Pederaon, J. B S. 2c

Pect,C. A F. 3c

Pendleton, H. H S. 2c.

Periuns, S. L C. M. 2c

Perry, H. F Matt. 3c

Peters, S. S F. 3c.

Peterson, W. M C. M. M.

Peterson, J. R. Sea.

Peterson, M. R. W.T.

Pattit, B. D F. Ic

Peyson, G. D Sea.

Pfaflf,R C.M.M.

Phares, P. C F. 3c

Phelan, P. A Sea.

Pickard, D. R F. 3c

Pierkariczyk, J. W Sea.

Pierce, A. A Matt. 3c

Pierson, M. G Sea.

Pigott.W F.3c

Plnkerton, F. B Sea.

Pitts, J F. 2c

Ploeger, B. V F. 3c

Polhamus,W B. M. 2c

PoUock, L CCStd.

Prophet, C. E . . . F. Ic

Prussen, C F. 3c

Pulaski, H. W C. B. M.

Pulis, J. B S. C. 3c

Paley, B Mus. Ic

PaliotU, M Sea.

Fahna, A. . . . .

Pappalardo, A. .

Parish, J. A. . . .

Park. E. A. . . .

Parker, M. C . .

Parks. A. . . . .

Pattersaul, J. L. .

Peck. V. P. . . .

Pedegnana, B. . .

PttTin, A

Perry, G. R. . . .

Perry, J. E. . . .

Pettit,B. D. . .

Peyraud, H. . . .

Pfeiffer, A. L. . .

PhiUipe, L. H. . .
Piechomiak. E. F.

Pilgrim. E.S. . .

Pmes.M.W. . .

Pinne. D. E. . . .

Piper, W. J. . . .

Pitchford. T. H. .

Pitlock.F.J. . .

Pitteelkan. F. J. .

Pitts, O.B. . . .

Planck. R. S. . .

Porter. H. a . .
Postd. H.

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Poulin. G. T. . .
Poulson. W. H. .
PoweU.H.I. . .
Powcll.J. H. . .
Powers. P. J. . .
Pradere, A.M. .

Pratt, W

Prendeigast, T. J.
Prentiss. A. D. . .
Preston. W.W. .
C.N. . .

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Ratciifite. A. E.
Realdine, J. . .
Redmond, W. F.
Reed.R.
Reeder,

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Regan.
Renner, J. H.
Rennie, N» L. . . .

Reyes. T

Rice. A

Rice. G

Richards. W. L. . .
Richardson, G. L. .
Richardson. L. C. .
Richardson, W. L. .
Richtzenhain. £. E.
Ricker. R. D. . . .

Rfley, W. J

Risoff. J. L

Roberts. E. P. . . .
Roberts. G. D. . . .
Roberto. R.M. . .
Robinson. T. C. . .
Rodgers. P. F. . . .
Rodgers.H. M. . .

Rogan. J

Rohwer, C. A. . . .
Ronan. J. D. . . .
Roscoe. F. E. . . .
Rosenwald. M. . .

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246

Enlisted Men Attached to the U. S. S. George W««hiiislcn

RourkcJ. D Cox.

Rubin, C S. 2c

Rudolph, A. A. Bmkr.

Ryallfl. F. B Bkr. 2c

Ralphs, E F.2c

Ralston, D Eng. 2c

RandaU, E F. Ic

Rasch,W.L W. T.

Raymore, W. V Matt. 3c

Rcddy, J. J Sea.

Reed, J. A. Eng. 2c

Reed.S Matt 3c

Regenauer, P. W. F. 3c

R^ly, J.B Sea.

Reinere, M. G M. M. Ic

Remington, E. B Mus. Ic

Remsen, W. E Q. M. 3c

Rennick, D. Mc Y. 3c

Reynolds, A. L Eng. 2c

Reynolds, J. J. Sea.

Rice, J. F F.2c

Richard, B F. 3c

Richardson, H. W. H. A. Ic

Richardson. W. M F. Ic

Richeason, G. L. F. Ic

Richie, K.W F. 2c

Riecker, F Bkr. 2c

Riedinger, C W. R. Ck.

Rifkin, S. F Sea.

Riggins, W. T M. M. 2c

Rigsbee, E. L. F. Ic

Rimer, T. M Sig. Ic

RinckJ.F F.2c

Ritchie, W.G Sea.

Roach, T. E Sea.

Robbs,K.H. F. 3c

Robertson, I. S F. Ic

Robinson, M. F F. Ic

Robinson, R. K F. Ic

Robinson, T. C F. Ic

Robinson, W. H F. Ic

Rockwiah, R. Sea.

Roden,E.V Sea.

Rogers, H.E. F. 3c

Roholt, C. A. . . . F. Ic

Roma, P. C F. Ic

Ronga. J W. R. Std.

Roecoe,M F. 3c

Rose, S Stkr.

Rosenhall, O. W. Eng. Ic

Roasbadi, H. V. W. T.

Rothmcyer, G. S Y. Ic

Rotondi. H E. 3c

Rounds, L. W F. 3c

Roupenian, R. M Sea.

Rowe, W.A. S. C. 3c

Rowen, T. S W. T.

Roy, I Matt. 3c

Roy. W.J S. 2c

Ruffolo, L.T F. 3c

RusmiseU, C T E. Ic

Russel, D. G Sea.

Rutter, E. E Mus. Ic

Ryan, A. R Eng. Ic

Ryan, M. H Ptr. Ic

Ryan, W.A. Stkr. 2c

Sabronick, H W. R. Std.

Sahnon.J E. 2c

Sangree.E. M E. 2c

Saunders, E. A. C. Y.

Sapperstein. A F. Ic

Saulsgiver, A. R. S. C. 3c

Saxton, O. I S. 2c.

Scanlon. D. L Sea.

Schardt. A. J. F. Ic

Schearing. F. J.
Schneider. C. .
Scott. G. L. . .
ScuUy. E. F. . .
Scully. J. M. .
Sears, L. . . .
Segars, C. P. .
s3bert,C.F. .
Seller, W. . . .
Sehnan, C. M. .
Sentell, T. F. .
Sewdl, B. P. .
Sexton, J. M. .
Shaffar, L. A. .
Shanks, W. . .
Sharpe, R. W. .
Shaughnessy, C.
Shaw, G. R. .
Sheehan, L. J. .
Shinnick, W. .
ShotweU, W. R.
ShulU, H. . . .
Shuttleton, J. E.
Simmons, C. A.
Simmons, H. .
Simmons, T. . .
Simonds, W. . .
Simpson, Maiy
Sin^tary, F. A.
Sipp,H.J. . .
Smallwood, C. H
Smith, B. T. . .
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Smith, E. . . .
Smith, G. W. .
Smith, H. K. .
Smith, P. V. . .
Smith, R. J. . .
Smith, R. C. .
Snell,M. . . .
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Snyder, J. F. .
Sokol, G. M. T.
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Swanson, R. M.
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Saluski, S. . . .
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Schan, C. J. . .
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ROLL CALL MARINE DETACHMENT
U. S. S. George Washmgton

1st Seigeant Homer, James T.

Sergeants ^ Clemens, Benno V.

Hansen, Paul

Kemper, Loyd
Coiponds Barron, Geoige E.

Conrad, Harvey L.

Fruit, Charles E.

I^msen, Edward E.

Keckeissen, Clarence H.

Olson, James P.

Hasbrouck, Ravmond C.

Henderson, William A. C.
Tmmpeten Hert, Franklin N.

Stone, Hyman L.
Privates, FiiBt ClaM .... Crandall, Charles C.

Freer, Robert M.

Gerlach, Walter E.

Mahr, Charles V,

Snyder, Howard M.

Choinacki, Victor

Colella, Lacy

Dumett, Frank

Flinn, WilMam S., Company Clerk

Mortimer, Walter B., Company Cleric
Privates Aides, Daniel J.

Alberts, Curtis S.

Arnold, Louis F.

Bagge, Nils G.

Bafley, Cariton D.

Bflbrough, Frederick E.

Birkel, Wesley

Brachman, Stephen J.

Caudle, Ebno R.

Douthart, Daniel F.

Dugsan, James K

EldSkige, Stanley M.

Privates— CofHtntMd

FInkd»LouiB
Glirkman, Abe
Gordon, Thomas F.
Goriiam, Joseph C.
Hedtke, Edward H.
Hennings, Walter R.
HIggins, Herbert J.
Higgins, Paul D.
Higgins, Robert J.
HiU, Albert L.
Hitchens, John L.
Holly, Joseph J.
Hurton, Edward J.
Ireland, Daniel L.
Jeffries, Kenneth
King, Edward L.
La Bonte, Francis L.
Lambert, Chari^ E.
Luyendyk, Bouelf J.
McAMliffe, Edward L.
McHugh, Thomas D.
Meiser, Robert H.
Steele, Alexander J.
Solomon, Samuel R.
Smith, Oscar L.
Smith, Horatio
Shuder, Anthony
Shannon, John
Russo, John D.
Rouse, Philip J.
Ross, Daniel J.
Raible, Raymond G.
Weber, Harry
Webster, George E.
White, Clareiioe A.

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TRIP I— Sailed December 4, 1917

CASUALS

Bell, J. Pnmklin, Major-General, 77th Div.
Booth, Swing £., Lieat.-Colonel, 77th Div.
Crutcher, John P., Captain, A. D. C, 77th Div.
Brown, Preston, Lieut.-Colonel, 82nd Div.
Hunter, Edward 0., Captain, A. D. C, 82nd Div.
Plununer, Edward H., Major-General, 88th Div.
Lincoki, Charles S., Lieut.-Colonel, 88th Div.
Cheadle, Henry B., Captain, A. D. C, 88th Dhr.
Swift, Eben, Major-General, 82nd Div.
Allen, Henry T., Major-General, 90th Div.
Kingman, John J., Lieut.-Colonel, 90th Div.
Moore, Walter, Captain, A. D. C, 90th Div.
Hale, Harrv Clay, Major-General, 84th Div.
Halstead, Samena H., Lieut.-Colonel, 84th Div.
Griswold, Oscar W., Captain, A. D. C, 84th Div.
Greene, Henry A., Major-General, 91st Div.
Brees, Herbert T., Lieut.-Colonel, 91st Div.
Greene, James S., Major, A. D. C, 91st Div.
Roach, Leon L., Lieut.-Colonel, Inf., N. A.
Brown, Will H., Major, Q. M. C, N. A.
Broman, Charles C, Major, Q. M. C, N..A.
Greenamyer, Elmer D., Major, Q. M. C, N. A.
Harwood, Thomas E., Major, Medical Corps.
Green, Ray N., Captain, Q. M. C, N. A.
Titsch, Walter H., Captain. Q. M. C, N. A.
MoU, Prank E., Captain, Q. M. R. C.
Easton, Mortimer D., 1st Oeut., Inf., N. A.
Plett, Charles M., 1st Lieut, A. S. S. C, U. S. R.
Adams, Ferdinand P., 1st Lieut., A. S. S. R. C
Anderson, Otho B., 1st Lieut., A. S. S. R. C
Barton, Prank R., 1st Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.
Best, Eme^ 1st Lieut, A. S. S. R. C.
Breed, Bert L., 1st Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.
Brown, Abraham, 1st Lieut, A. S. S. R. C.
Brown, Erwin B., 1st Lieut, A. S. S. R. C.
Bryan, J. C, 1st Lieut., S. O. R. C.
Bryan, Samuel S., Jr., 1st Lieut., A. S. S. R. CL
Burt, Byron T., Jr., 1st Lieut., A. S. S. R. C
Butler, Chauncey W., 1st Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.
Carroll, George G., 1st Lieut, A. S. S. R. C.
Clarke, Sheldon V., 1st Lieut, A. S. S. R. C.
Duncan, Scott M., 1st Lieut, A. S. S. R. C.
Eaton, Webster W., 1st Lieut, A. S. S. R. C
Evans, Junius H., 1st Lieut, A. S. S. R. C.
Pox, Joseph M., 1st Lieut, A. S. S. R. C.
Pusdman, Harold H., 1st Lieut., A. S. S. R. C
Galloway, Louis G., 1st Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.
Hinman, George W., 1st Lieut, A. S. S. R. C
Lagen, Marc A., 1st Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.
Lair, John R., 1st Lieut, A. S. S. R. C.
Maier, Herman, 1st Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.
Miller, Timothy K., 1st Lieut, A. S. S. R. C
Murphy, Leo M., 1st Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.
O'Hara, Roscoe S., 1st Lieut, A. S. S. R. C
Oatman, Harry C, 1st Lieut, A. S. S. R. C
Parris, George P^ 1st Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.
Patterson, Roy K, 1st Lieut., A. S. S. R. C
Reis, Alvin C, 1st Lieut, A. S. S. R. C.
Ross, Cleo Jepson, 1st Lieut, A. S. S. R. C
Tayk>r, Lewallace, 1st Lieut, A. S. S. R. C.
Taylor, William J. R., 1st Lieut, A. S. S. R. C
Temple, John P., 1st Lieut, A. S. S. R. C.
Wallace, James B., 1st Lieut, A. S. S. R. C.

CASUALS (ConHnuei)
Smith, Claud E., 1st Lieut, A. S. S. R. C.
Taylor, Charles E., 1st Lieut, A. S. S. R. C
Wagner, Earl G., 1st Lieut, A. S. S. R. C.
Edmunds, Arthur D., 1st Lieut., 3rd Cavalry.
Hagar, Thomas M., 1st Lieut, 3rd Cavalry.
Pope, Charles, 2nd Lieut, 3rd Cavalry.
Hart, Harry L., 2nd Lieut, 3rd Cavalry.
Smal!, Harold E., Captain, C. A. C.
Cocliran, John H., Captain, C. A. C
Haskell, Janies B,, Captain, C, A. C
Jones, Thomas H,. Captain, C- A. C
Lcavea worth, John R, Captain, C. A. C
Mdberg, Rdnold, Captain, C, A. C
Meneely, John K., Captain, C. A. C.
Sayier, Henry B., Captain, C. A. C.
Serl^, Logan W., Captain, C, A. C.
Townes, John E,, Captain, C. A. C.
Teter, Joseph Jesse, Captain, C. A. C.
Sullivan, Alexander C, Captain, C. A. C.
Packard, Gooding, Captain, C. A. C.

AMBULANCE COMPANT KG. 1$
Brace, James W., 1st Lieut, M. R. C.
Klebra, Paul A., 1st Lieut, M. R. C.
Place, PhiKp W., 1st Lieut, M. R. C.
Winholt, Walter P., 1st Lieut, M. R. C.
Reid, Robert, 1st Lieut, M. R. C.

FIELD HOSPITAL NO. 1$

Parmer, Harlow G., Major, M. R. C.
Darling. Milton A., 1st Lieut. M. R. C.
Holcombe, Howard M., 1st Lieut, M. R. C
Hanbridge, Francis P., 1st Lieut, M. R. C
Hartman, Louis J., 1st Lieut, M. R. C.
Sryglcy, Elan S., 1st Lieut, M. R. C.

BASE HOSPITAL NO. 3a

Beerv, H. R., Major, M. C.
Clark, Edmund D., Major, M. O. R. C.
Kennedy, Bernays, Major, M. O. R. C
McCuIlough, Carleton B., Maior, M. O. R. C
Graham, Alois B., Captam, M. O. R. C.
Humes, Charles D., Captain, M. O. R. C
Page, Lafayette, Captain, M. O. R. C.
Mumford, £ugene B., Captain, M. O. R. C
Martin, Paul P., Captain, M. O. R. C.
Bvraes, Harry P., Qiptain, M. O. R. C.
Maxwell, Le^e H., 1st Lieut, M. O. R. C.
Lochry, Ralph L., 1st Lieut, M. O. R. C.
Beeler, Raymond C, Ist Lieut, M. O. R. CL
Hurt, Paul T., 1st Lieut, M. O. R. C.
Moore, Robert M., 1st Lieut., M. O. R. C
Quimby, Smith A., 1st Lieut, M. O. R. C.
Sweet, Ralph L., 1st Lieut, M. O. R. C.
Punkhouser, Elmer, 1st Lieut, M. O. R. C
Day, John T., 1st Lieut, M. O. R. C.
Ricketts, Joseph W., 1st Lieut.. M. O. R. C
Walker, Frank C, 1st Lieut, >f.O.R.
Scherer, Jack W., 1st T
Sparks, James V., 1st ]
Bush^, Franklin P., 2nd Lieut, Q. M. C.
Francis, Joseph M., Chaplain, Red Cross.

161 l^ieUl., IVl. KJ, i^« \^

t Lieut, M. O. R. C. f^ ^^^T^
Lieut, D. O. R. C^Y \^OOQl^
; Lieut, D. O. R. C. O

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RBGIMElfTAL AND xst BATTALION HBADQUARTBRS
6tfa U. S. ENGINEERS

Harts, William W., Colonel.

StewartjTohn W., Major.

Wolfe, Walter McI., Captain, Adjt.

Whitney, Clarence J., Captain.

Wall, James J., Jr., 1st Lieut. Asst. Adjt.

Wilson, Archibald S., 1st Lieut. 1st Bn. Adjt.

Inglis, Grover C, 2nd Lieut.

Cox, Samuel C, Major, R^. Sui|:eon.

Sherman, William P., 1st Lieut., Chaplain.

Davis, Chandler, Captain, £ng. U. S. R.

COMPANT **A'* Mk ENGINBERS

Larkin, Thomas B., Captain, 6th Eng.
Crane, Albert £., 1st Lieut., 6th Eng.
Winslow, Francis, 1st Lieut., 6th Eng.
Harlow^Woodward L., 1st Lieut., 6th Eng.
Ralph, Kendrick J., 2nd Lieut., 6th Eng.
Bimey, Knox B., 2nd Lieut., 6th Eng.

COMPANT **B" 6th ENGINBERS

Harris, Charles D., Captain, 6th Eng.
Allen, Tom J., 1st Lieut., 6th Eng.
GiT>bs, William W., 1st Lieut., 6th Eng.
Ragland, Herbert S., 1st Lieut., 6th Eng.
Fowler, Charles H., 2nd Lieut., 6th Eng.

COMPANT ««C» 6tfa ENGDfEBttS

Hcavey, William F., Captain, 6th Eng.
Adams, Donald B., 1st Lieut., 6th Eng.
Hefler, Richard E., 1st Lieut., 6th Eng.
Hesterly, Homer W., 1st Lieut., 6th Eng.
Bail, Hamilton V., 1st Lieut., 6th Eng.
Hoyt, Frank W., 2nd Lieut., 6th Eng.

DETACHMENT QUARTERMASTER CLERKS

Small, Harold E., Captain, C. A. C.

DETACHMENT OF CHAUFFEURS Q. M. C.

Cochran, John H., Captain, C. A. C.

aiitfa LABOR COMPANT

Earp, Tom E., Captain.
Kuoer, George A., 1st Lieut.
HoUand, Roy S., 1st Lieut.
Denny, Francis 0., 2nd Lieut.

313th LABOR COMPANT

Howell, Gamett C, Captain.
Lenoir, Guy H., 1st Lieut.
Lawrence, Richard L., 1st Lieut.
Watson, Warren O., 2nd Lieut.

313th LABOR COMPANT

Behrman, William S., Captain.
Ferguson, Jerome H., 1st Lieut.
Dupont, Ernest D., 1st Lieut.
Hudson, Howard D., 2nd Lieut.

314th LABOR COMPANT

Kendall, Arthur I., C^tain.
Van Aemam, Edison K., 1st Lieut.
Jackson, Robert E., Jr., 1st Lieut.
Beck, Robert J., 2nd Lieut.

3i5tli LABOR COMPANT

Thompson, Herbert, Captain, Q. M. C.
Emmert, Harry D., 1st tieut, Q. M. C.
Brough, J. P., 1st Lieut., Q. M. C.
Davis, Courtney B., 2nd Lieut., Q. M. C.

316th LABOR COMPANT

Woodson, John B., Captain, Q. M. C.
Laang, Rue E., 1st Lieut, Q. M. C.
Wooldridge, Richard A., 1st Lieut.^ Q. M. C
Mdton, Allen L., 2nd Lieut., Q. ~

STEVEDORE

""kV

RBGIMENTSt H,

Coney, Walter E., Lieut-Odond, 301st Co.
Dent, James R., Major, 302nd Co.
Dunn, James D., Major, 302nd Co.
Stockham, Joseph G., Major, 303rd Co.
LeMesurier, Fred C, Captain, 302iid Ox
Hoover, Wesley C, Captain, 302nd Co.
Bridge, Lucius L., Captain, 304th Co.
Hammond, William D., Captain, 302nd 06.
Michaels, James S., Captain, 302nd Co.
Day, Lee Gamett, Captain, 302nd Co.
Powdl, Edward K., Captain, 302nd Co.
Delmar, John, Captsun, 302nd Co.
Chamber, Charles A., Captain, 302nd Co.
Preston, Charles H., Captain, 302nd Co.
Davis, John L., Captain, 302nd Co.
Bierds, Albert S., Captain, 302nd Co.
Houston, Joseph, Captain, 302nd Co.
Nicholls, William J., Captain, 302nd Co.
Lvons, James D.. C^tam, 303rd Co.
Flannagan, Frank C, Captain, 303rd Co.
Benson, Neil, Captain, 304th Co.
Ebert, George W., Captain, 304th Co.
Staples, Frank, Captain, 302nd Co.
Murphy, Louis A., Captain, 301st Co.
Conover, John T., Captain, 303rd Co.
Persson, John A., Captain, 304th Co.
Bagley, John W., Captain, 304th Co.
Pitcaim, Hugh H., Captain, 304th Co.
Provost, Alfred R., Captain, 302nd Co.
Lambert, Asahek C, 1st Lieut., M. R. C
Dike, B^amin H., 1st Lieut., M. R. C.
Caudill, Walter C, 1st Lieut., M. R. C.
Shdbume, Tames T., 1st Lieut, M. R. C
Bel, Frederick W., 1st Lieut., 304th Co.
Chiarello, Luciano, 1st Lieut., 301st Co.
Golden, Francis H., 1st Lieut., 301st Co.
Schumacher, John F., 1st Lieut., 302nd Co.
Brandenburg. William, 1st Lieut, 302nd Co.
Gilchrist, Robert A., 1st Lieut, 303rd Co.
Robider, Walter M., 1st Lieut, 302nd Co.
Burke, Percy F., 1st Lieut., 304th Co.
Floyd, Marmaduke H., 1st Lieut, 303rd Ca
Thompson, Walter C, 1st Lieut, 303rd Co.
Martin, Qyde, 1st Lieut, 302nd Co.
Dougherty, Charles, 1st Lieut, 304th Co.
Knowles, Stephen T., 1st Lieut, 301st Co.
Burrows, Rufiis W., 1st Lieut, 303rd Co.
Daube, Henry F., 1st Lieut, 302nd Co.
Barber, Arthur, 1st Lieut, 303rd Co.
Clark, William L., 1st Lieut, 303rd Co.
Bonaud, Augustus, 1st Lieut, 302nd Co.
Stetson, Waster W., 1st Lieut, 303rd Co.
Wright, Harrison, 1st Lieut, 303rd Co.
Finley, John J., 1st Lieut, 303rd Co.
Webster, Charles M., 1st Lieut, 302nd Ca
Davis, Henry F., 1st Lieut., 304th Co. _
Blackall, George B., 1st Lieut., 303rd Co. ^
Moses, Perdval S., 1st Lieut, 302nd Co.
Smith, James Gordon, 1st Lieut, 302nd Co.

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8TBVBDORB REGIMENTS, N. A. (Con^ued)
Boyle, William H., 1st Lieut., 303rd Co.
West, Edmund G., 1st Lieut., 302nd Co.
McLaughlin, Michael, 1st Lieut., 304th Co.
Hagerty, Frank J., 1st Lieut., 304th Co.
Williams, Lansing, 1st Lieut., 302nd Co.
Sheraton, Charles H., 1st Lieut., 301st Co.
Putwain, Hemy, 1st Lieut., 304th Co.
Hennessey, Mortimer, 1st Lieut., 303rd Co.
Howard, Charles O. S., 1st Lieut., 303rd Co.
Scott, Andrew Jackson, 1st Lieut., 304th Co.
Schudlice, T. H., 1st Lieut., 302nd Co.
Martire, Matthew A., 1st Lieut, 303rd Co.
Vind, Prank, 1st Lieut., 304th Co.
O'Toole, Michael L., 1st Lieut., 302nd Co.
Prefer, Adam Henry, 1st Lieut., 302nd Co.
McLaws, Lafayette, 2nd Lieut., 303rd Co.
McCafErey, mlliam O., 2nd Lieut., 302nd C(X

STEVEDORE REGIMENTS, N. A. (Conimmd)
Donohue, C. Milton, 2nd Lieut., 302nd Co.
Ault, William, 2nd Lieut., 302nd Co.
Porter, Arthur I., 2nd Lieut., 304th Co.
Barksdale, James A., 2nd Lieut, 302nd Co.
Van Overmeer, T. P., 2nd Lieut., 302nd Co.
Logan, Joseph A., Jr., 2nd Lieut, 304th Co.
Goodwin, John P., 2nd Lieut., 303rd Co.
Peters, Bryan P., 2nd Lieut, 303rd Co.
Davis, Leo, 2nd Lieut., 303rd Co.
Salas, John T., 2nd Lieut, 303rd Co.
RaljA, Robert A., 2nd Lieut, 302nd Co.
Tones, William R., 2nd Lieut, 304th Co.
Bnrson, Prank S., 2nd Lieut., 304th Co.
Withington, Jose^ S., 2nd Lieut., 304th C(X
Moales, Edward W.. 2nd Lieut, 301st Co.
Ramos, Cail £., 2nd Lieut, 301st Co.
Dulin, Philip P., 2nd Lieut, 301st Co.

(Por list of Nurses attached to Base Hospital No. 32, see page 274)

TRIP n— Sailed February z8| 19x8

CASUALS

GoldmaxL Edward A., Major, S. C. N. A.
Stacker, Patrick L., Maior, E. R. C,
Thayer, William S., Major, M. R. C.
Postlethwaite, John E., Captain, Ord., N. A.
Bean, Cecil Calvert, 1st Lieut., A. G. N. A.
Brennan, Matthew M., 1st Lieut, E. N. A.
Brewster, Hugh» 1st Lieut, A. S. S. R. C
Chapin, Harry G., 1st Lieut., S. R. C.
Reynolds, Earl O., 1st Lieut., M. R. C.
Stevens, Leslie E., 1st Lieut, E. R. C.
Whitlock, Thomas E., 1st Lieut, S. R. C.
Woofter, Thomas J., Jr., 1st Lieut, A. G. N. A.
Pallon, John J., Jr., 2nd Lieut., 113th Inf., N. G.
Isaacs, Sidney, 2nd Lieut, A. S. S. R. C.
Richter, Prederic E., 2nd Lieut, A. G. N- A.
Swann, Samuel Donovan, 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C
Williams, Paschal K., 2nd Lieut, A. S. S. R. C
Stouse, James A., 1st Lieut, A. G. D. N. A.

OVERSEAS CASUALS, COMPAKT NO. ix

Butler, William C, 2nd Lieut.. Inf., N. A.

33nd DIVISION CASUAL, COMPANY NO. 5

Pate, Albert Carl, 1st Lieut, 127th Inf., N. G.

CAMP GORDON REPLACEMENT DRAFT (FEBRUARY)

Phillips, Bernard, 2nd Lieut., E. R. C.

DISBURSING UNIT FINANCB DIVISION, ORDNANCE
DEPARTMENT

Gillette, George P., Major, O. R. C.
"ohnson, Harry B., 1st Lieut, O. R. C.
"aldwin, Carl M., 1st Lieut, O. R. C.

£

HEADQUARTERS

DETACHMENT
DIVISION, N.

64^ BRIGADE,
G.

aand

Lee, Wilbur Mases, Colonel, 127th Regt
Green, Charles Andrew, Major, Adjutant
Lytle, Aleicander James, Ist Lieut., A. D. C, Hqrs.
Prear, Philip Archibald, 1st Lieut., A. D. C, Hqrs.

HEADQUARTERS AND STAFF. 93rd DIVISION
(PROVISIONAL)

HofiEman, Roy, Brig. General, N. A.
Tobin, Mark W., Major, N. G. U. S.
Tillotson, Lee S., Major, N. G. U. S.
Lynch, Junius P., Major, M. C. N. G.
Dalton, John W., Major, I. G. R. C.
Montgomery, Stanley D., Major, J. A. N. A*
Key, William S., Major, N. G.
Berry, James E., Captain, N. G.
Doyle, Thomas W., Captain, N. G.
Lillard, Ross N., Captsun, U. S. R.
Addington, Prank T., Captain, O. D, N. A.
Trout, Louis B., Captain, Q. M. R. C.
Thomi)son, Jean C, Lieut., N. G.
Hunter, Pred W., Lieut, N. G.
Phillips, John A., Lieut, V. C N. A.

COMMANDING GENERAL, sand DIVISION, AND HIS
PERSONAL STAFF

Haan, William G., Major General, N. A.
Dearmond, Edward H., Lt Colonel, Chief of Staff.
Briggs, Allen L., Major, Infantry.
Thomson, Daniel D., Captain, Inf., R. C, A. D. C.
Woodlief, William A., Captain, N. G., U. S., A. D. C.

STAFF— 57tii FIELD ARTILLERT BRIGADE
HEADQUARTERS

McGlachlin, Edward Penton, Jr., Brig. GeneraL
Gilson, James Wilder, Captain.
Bennett, Richard Tabor, 1st Lieut
Van Halteren, Prank Engel, 1st Lieut
Booth, Crawford Henry, 1st Lieut

107th MOBILE ORDNANCE REPAIR SHOP

May, Gerald de C, 1st Lieut
Stoddard, Rodman S., 1st Lieut
Haii>ord, Rex, 2nd Lieut

HEADQUARTERS STAFF, 119th MACHINE GUN

IIOU]

BATTALION

Stanley Edmund, Major, N. % GOOQIC
oward Mallory, 1st Lieut, N. G. O

Piasecke,

Sivyer, Howard

Linley, Philip Henry, 1st Lieut, N. G. Chaplain.

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SANTTART DETACHMENT, iioth MACHDffE GUN
BATTALION

Boyle, William, 1st Lieut., D. R. C.
Atkhx, Edward H., 1st Lieut, M. R. C.

COMPAirr "A** ziQth MACHmE GUN BATTALION

Doering, Robert S., Captain.
Lyons, Roy Tarbox, 2nd Lieut.
Galbraith, John Mason, 2nd Lieut.
Meunier, Eugene Lumbard, 2nd Lieut.

COMPANT '"B** ziQth MACHINE GUN BATTAUON

Reynolds, Edward Storrs, Captain.
Kenvon, Ira Alexander, 1st Lieut.
Isenbei^, Ernest August, 2nd Lieut.
Muck, Owen Alexander, 2nd Lieut.
Earashaw, Arthur Chester, 2nd Lieut.

COMPANT ««C'* zi9th MACHINE GUN BATTAUON

Gaartz, Alfred E., Captain.
Sweetman, Thomas T., 1st Lieut.
Manly, Claude C, 1st Lieut.
Shiells, William T., 2nd Lieut.
Dietz, Fred A., 2nd Lieut.

COMPANT «ay» 119th MACHINE GUN BATTALION

Best, Frederick Charles, Captain.
Hume, John Potter, 1st Lieut.
Bnmldiorst, John Gottlieb, 1st Lieut.
Inda, Frank Arthur, 2nd Lieut.
Longdin, Leo John, 2nd Lieut.

FIELD AND STAFF, laTtii INFANTRY

Zink, Phflip Jacob, Lieut. Colonel.
Maiden, Walter Addison, Major.
Trier, Adolph Michael, Major.
Buck, Charles Stephen, Major.
Beveridge. Thomas B^]on, Captain, Reg. Adjt.
Steams, Gustav, Captain, Chaplain.
Merkd, George, 1st Lieut., Bn. Adjt.
Rhyner, Fred Blasius, 1st Lieut., Bn. Adjt

HEADQUARTERS COMPANT, 127^1 INFANTRY

Anderson, Horace L., 1st Lieut.

MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, 127^1 INFANTRY

Watkins, William Clarence, Captain, M. C. N. G.
Erickson, Hans Christian, 1st Lieut., M. C. N. G.
Boyden, Wesle^r Louis, 1st Lieut., M. C. N. G.
Hinz, Otto Benjamin, 1st Lieut., D. C. N. G.
Ballard, Tames Allen, 1st Lieut., M. C. N. G.
Trowbridge, Parker Theodore, 1st Lieut., M. C. N. G.
Beach, George Brown, 1st Lieut., M. R. C.
Houns, Archie Richard, 1st Lieut., D. R. C.
Harrington, Garlon Ellise, 1st Lieut., D. C. N. G.
Diedling, Rudolph P., 1st Lieut., M. R. C.
Dunkley, Benjamin Harrison, 2nd Lieut., V. R. C.

SUPPLY COMPANY, 137^1 INFANTRY, 64^ BRIGADE

Crane, Frank H., Captain.
Hdlard, Robert A., 1st Lieut.

COMPANY "A" I27tii INFANTRY, N,

Reigel, Prank Bernard, Captain.
Mueller, Walter Christian, 1st Lieut
Beseler, William Frederick, 1st Lieut.
Kohl, John Charles, 1st Lieut.
Ballam, George Alfred, 2nd Lieut.
Rheaume, Ralph Anton, 2nd Lieut.

COMPANY «<B** laTtii INFANTRY

O'Coxmdl, George Francis, Captain.
Hills, Ddbert D., 1st Lieut.
Spencer, John D., 1st Lieut.
Oakey, Lkbo E., 2nd Lieut.
Taylor, Douglas A., 2nd Lieut.

COMPANY «C'» laTtii INFANTRY

Schmidt, Paul W., Captain.
Jensen, William N., 1st Lieut.
Olsen, Elmer, 1st Lieut.
Lowry, Howard J., 2nd Lieut.

COMPANY «Ty» xaTtii INFANTRY

Meske, Frank. Captain.
Parker, Theodore J., 1st Lieut.
Gerald, George M^ Jr., 2nd Lieut
Blomberg, Henry S., 1st Lieut
Willis, John E., Acting 2nd Lieut

COMPANY ««E*' xaTtii INFANTRY

Sortomme, Richard P., Captain.
Stout, Clarence O., 1st Lieut.
Martin^ohn E., Ist Lieut
Lewis, Theodore G., 1st Lieut
Christensen, William C, 2nd Lieut

COMPANY *V* xaTtii INFANTRY

Beimdieke, Henry W., Captain.
Ackerson, Martin, 1st Lieut
Lietemeyer, Irenaeus J., 1st Lieut
Normington, Charles S., 1st Lieut
Raddant, Leo C, 2nd Lieut
Vassell, Fred Walter, 2nd Lieut

COMPANY «G»» laTth INFANTRY

Smith, William, Captain.
Henderson, Floyd (j., 1st Lieut
Brighani. Stephen O., 1st Lieut
Clarke, Bruce W., 1st Lieut
Cranfidd, Marion C, 2nd Lieut

COMPANY "H" laTtii INFANTRY

Mitchell, Allen E., Captain.
Kohli, Qiarles R., 1st Lieut
Ziombek, Marion M., 1st Lieut >
Gehl, Edward J., 1st Lieut
Thomas, Albert D., 2nd Lieut

COMPANY «T* laTth INFANTRY

Schmidt, Edward J., Captain. r^^ 1

Don^dson, Harry M., 1st Uea^\g\x\ze6 by VjOOQIC
Prudhome, Harry, 1st Lieut ^ ^ O

Voge, John P., 2nd Lieut
Moore, Robert L., 2nd Lieut

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ft

COMPACT «V laTtii INFAHTRT

Koeak, Leo S., Captain.
Gurda, Leon M., fst Lieut.
Cdichow^y Roman K., 1st Lieut.
Krukar, Frank, 2nd Lieut.
Morgan, Williana D., 2nd Lieut.

COMPACT «*£'' laTtii INFAHTRT

Himes, Forest H., Captain.
Dickop, Ray C, Ist Lieut.
Progner, Herbert N., 2nd Lieut.
Pendon, Hany W., 2nd Lieut.

COMPANY <«ir' laTtii INFAHTRT

Vem^yea, Harvey C, 1st Lieut.
Pox, William S., Ist Lieut.
Seif , Louis, 2nd Lieut.
Merriman, Charles R., 2nd Lieut.
Roberts, John B., 2nd Lieut.

MACHINB GUN COMPANY UTth IHFAHTRY

Tomkins, Matthews C, Captain.
Yorton, Andrew H., 1st Lieut.
Thorsen, Thorwald, 1st Lieut.
Kelly, Roy W., 2nd Lieut.
Thorsen, JSdwin 6., 2nd Lieut.
EUis, Myles B., 2nd Lieut.

MEDICAL DBTACHMBNT, 24^1 BNGINBERS

Jailing, Albert George, Major.

SECOND BATTALION HEADQUARTERS AND REGI-
MENTAL OFFICERS ACCOMPANYING 24Qk REGIMENT
ENGINEERS

Whitlock, Elliott H., Lieut. Colonel
Breed, Charles W., Captain.
VanWinkle Edward, Captain.
Balsley, Henry E., 1st Lieut.
Van Law, Durbin, 1st lieut.
Gosnell, Frank L., 1st lieut.

COMPANY ^'C* Mth BNGINBBES

Wilber, Dana W., Captain.
Sherwood, Aaron W., 1st Lieut.
Newcomb, Franklin L., 1st Lieut.
Mackelfresh, Charles H., 1st Lieut.
Needham, Asa, 2nd lieut.
Tapsoott, Kenneth A., 2nd Lieut.

COMPANY *iy* 24th BNGINBERS

Detrick, Henry L., Captain.
Powers, Jerome, 1st Lieut.
Tillette, Hugh A., 1st Lieut.
Male, Charles T., 2nd Lieut.
Rattray^ Walter C, 2nd Lieut.
Cronemiller, Guy D., 1st Lieut.

COMPANY «<E» 24th BNGINBERS

Throop, George H., Captain.
Hartwdl, Sidney R., 1st Lieut
Walters, Lee D.. 1st Lieut.
Wood, Harvey A., 2nd Lieut.
Crafts, Curtis S., 2nd lieut.

TRIP m— Sailed March 3O1 1918

OVERSEAS CASUALS COMPANY

Walker, Pred. E., 1st Lieut., 15th Cav., U. S. A.
Harper, James E., 1st Lieut., 120th P. A., N. G.
Leon, Morton W.. 1st Lieut., Ord. R. C.
Schoof . Fritz, 2nd Lieut., 7th Engrs., U. S. A.
Fyfe, Neilson E., 2nd Lieut., Ord. R. C.
RotMnson, De Lome B., 1st Lieut., D. R. C.

REGIMENTAL HQRS., aard BNG., N. A.

Johnston, Edward N., Colond.
Kerr, Frederick B., Lieut.-Colonel.
Peters, Albert A., Major (Asst. Adj.)
WiM, Charles B., Major.
McGlone, Roy G., Captain.
Beyer, Walter F., Captain.
Jones, Jonathan, Captain.
Appleg^uth, Gault, Captain.
Primley, Walter S., 1st Lieut.
IVipple, George, 1st Lieut.
Brown, Wiser, 2nd Lieut.
Bowdish, Jackson W., 2nd Lieut.
Black, Robert F., 2nd Lieut.
Cotter, Edward A., 1st Lieut.

MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, asfd BNG., N. A.

Goulding, Timothy F., Major, M. R. C.
Donohoe, Lucius F., Major, M. R. C.
Farrdl, John A., Captain, M. R. C
Mundy, Leo C, Captain, M. R. C.
Wvnkoop, Daniel W., Captain, M. R. C
Adams, James E., 1st Lieut., M. R. C

MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, aard BNG., N. A. (dmHnmij

Anderson, Maury, 1st Lieut., M. R. C.
Atwdl, Floyd J., 1st Lieut., M. R. C.
Bean, James P., 1st Lieut., M. R. C.
Bobbitt, Ray M., 1st Lieut., M. R. C
Davis, Whitfield P., 1st Lieut., M. R. C
Kennedy, Edward F., 1st Lieut., M. R. C
Lallyj William J., 1st Lieut., M. R. C.
Moms, Thomas M., 1st Lieut., M. R. C
Hlavac, Charles W., 1st Lieut., D. R. C.
Kohlmeier, Clarence F., Ist Lieut., D. R. C
Mackin, John C, 1st Lieut., D. R. C.
Rdchd, fidwin J.jlst Lieut., D. R. C,
Lemaire, Willard W., Captain, M. R. C.
Brister, Truss M., 1st Lieut., M. R. C.
Willis, Harry C, 1st Lieut.. M. R. C.
Dentiy, Charles G., Jr., 1st Lieut., D. R. C
Lansdale, George L., 1st Lieut., D. R. C.

and BN. HQRS. DET., aard BNG., N. A.

Miller, Charles Henry, Major, E. R. C.
Rossell, Paid FrandSp Captain, E. R. C.
Messenger, William Heniy, Captain. E. R. C.
Huber, John Joseph, 1st Lieut., E. R. C.

COMPANY «<D» aard ENGINEERS, N. A.

Stebbins, Harry Leroy, Captain, E. R. C. ^^ ^

Hudson, Roger John, 1st Lieut., E. R. C. ( r\r\r%\c>
Baker, Horatio Locke, Ist Lieut., E. R. ClY Vri^^ V IV^
Patterson, John Tyler, 1st Lieut., E. R. C. ^^

Geyer, Linwood, 2nd Lieut., £. R. C.

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COMPACT *^* aard BNGIIVEBRS, N. A.

McCoy, David Tames, Captain, £. R. C
Pick, Lewis Andrew, Ist Lieut., £. R. C,
Miller, George Gile, 1st Lieut., £. R. C.
Marshall, John William, 2nd Lieut., £ng. N. A.
Seifried, Charles Frank, 2nd Lieut, £. K. C.

COMPANY <<P> aard ENGIIVEBRS, N. A.

Mott, George Momm, Jr., Captain, £. R. C.
Brayton, William Merle, Ist Lieut., £. R. C
Prosser, Fred Kell, 1st Lieut., E. R. C.
McGill, Paul Kern, 1st Lieut., E. R. C.
Stahl, Clarence Edward, 2nd Lieut., E. R. C.
Swaney, Jesse James, 2nd Lieut., Eng. N. A.

3rd BN. HQRS. DBT. aard £NG.,N. A.

Lambert, Bvron James, Major, E. R. C
Middleton, Nathan Atherton, Captain, £{. R. C
Martin, George Earl, Captain, £. R. C.
Damon, Samuel Lyman, 1st Lieut, £. R. C

COMPAirr <HV' aard ENGINEERS, N. A.

Davis, Jefferson Dallon, Captain, E. R. C.
Hvass, Charles Thomas, 1st Lieut, £. R. C.
Hoffeditz, William Lewis, 1st Lieut, £. R. C.
Knowles, Clarence Harrison, 1st Lieut., E. R. C
Pace, Fulton, 2nd Lieut, £. R. C
Dickinson^ Harold Vincent, 2nd Lieut, Eng. N. A.

COMPANT <«H,» aard ENGINEERS, N. A.

Spencer, Herbert Captain, E. R. C
Hurlburt, Carroll, 1st Lieut, E. R. C.
Stanton, Raymond Lewis, 1st Lieut, E. R. C.
Hart Samud Alexander, 1st Lieut, E. R. C.
GoldbcnN Abraham Norman, 2nd Lieut., £. R. C.
Grdgt William Miller, 2nd Lieut, Eng. N. A.

COMPANT «T» aard ENGINEERS, N. A.

Page, William Marshall, Captain, £. R. C.
Bruner, Louis Schuman, 1st Lieut, £. R. C.
Partridge, John Frederick, 1st Lieut, £. R. C.
True, Darnel Maurice, 1st Lieut., £. R. C.
Froehde, Frederick Charles, 2nd Lieut, E. R. C

HEADQUARTERS STAFF, FOURTH BATTALION, aard
ENGINEERS, N. A.

Moller, Irving Clark, Major, E. R. C.
Clark, Bruce Edmund, Captain, £. R. C.
Hall, Oliver Antrum, Captain, E. R. C.
Heger, James, 1st Lieut, £. R. C.

COMPANY •'K'' aard ENGINEERS, N. A.

Cummings, Leroy Webster, Captain, £. R. C.
Ridgeway, George Allen, 1st Lieut, £. R. C.
M^esson, Claude Leon, 1st Lieut., £. R. C.
Reed, Frank Edward, 1st Lieut, E. R. C.
Seubert, Harry Carl, 2nd Lieut, E. R. C.

COMPANY <«L" aard ENGINEERS, N. JL

Qarke, William Dexter, Captain, E. R. C.
Hoffman, Michael Joseph, 1st Lieut, E. R. C.
Raisch, Albert Godred, 1st Lieut, E. R. C.
Myers, Robert Folsom. 1st Lieut, E. R. C.
Ashley, William Meredith, 2nd Lieut., E. R. C.
Boyd, George Homer, 2nd Lieut., Eng. N. A.

COMPANY «<M^ aard ENGINEERS, N. A.

Heinecke, Charies Walter, Captain, E. R. C.
Twitchell, Frederick George, 1st Lieut, E. R. C.
White. James Bredin, 1st Lieut, E. R. C.
Spangier, Cleon Peny, 1st Lieut., E. R. C.
Janewayi Percy Wetherill, 2nd Lieut, E. R. C.
Purdy, Wilbur Wallace, 2nd Lieut, Eng. N. A.

TRUCK COMPANY NO. a» 33rd ENGINEERS, N. A.

Altman, Frank S., 1st Lieut., E. R. C.
Bradford, Warren M., 2nd Lieut, E. R. C

TRUCK COMPANY NO. 4» aard ENGINEERS, N. A.

Cunnane, William Bernard, Jr., 1st Lieut., E. R. C.
Comwell, William, 2nd Lieut., E. R. C.

TRUCK COMPANY NO. 5» asrd ENGINEERS, K A.

Johnson, Waldo MacDonidd, 1st Lieut, E. R. C.
Marisch, Frank, 2nd lieut., Eng. N. A.

TRUCK COMPANY NO. 6, aard ENGINEERS, N. A.

Larkin, Frank D., 1st Lieut, E. R. C
Hulse, William E., 2nd Lieut, Eng. N. A.

TRUCK COMPANY NO. 7i aard ENGINEERS, N. A.

Bartlett, Samuel Colcord, Captain, E. R. C.
Van Etten, Percy Hixon, 1st Lieut, E. R. C.

TRUCK COMPANY NO. 8, aard ENGINEERS, N. A.

Craddock, Charles ^bert, 1st Lieut, E. R. C.
Koemer, Raymond White, 2nd Lieut., Eng. N. A.

TRUCK COMPANY NO. 9i aard ENGINEERS, N. A.

Garvey, Victor H., Captain, E. R. C.
Gregory, Roy C, 1st Lieut, E. R. C.

TRUCK COMPANY NO. 10, aard ENGINEERS, N. A.

Grossman, Lowell, Captain, E. R. C.

Smith, Alexander Crawford, Jr., 1st Lieut, E. R. C.

WAGON COMPANY NO. a» aard ENGINEERS, N. A.

Lawson, Charies J., Captain, Eng. N. A.

Morgan, Ray S., 2nd Lieut., E. R. C.

Overstreet, Everette Smith, 2nd Lieut, Eng. N. A.

WAGON COMPANY NO. 4» aard ENGINEERS, N. A.

Buck, Walter Van, Captain, E. R. C.
Tracy, Herbert Herman, 1st Lieut, E. R. C.
Beard, Arthur A., 2nd Lieut, E. R. C.

WAGON COMPANY NO. 5. a^d ENGINEERS, N. A.

Morrison, Laughlen Peter, Captain, £. R. C.
Taylor, Arthur, 1st Lieut, E. K. C.
Tabor, William Earl, 2nd Lieut., E. R. C.

MACHINE SHIP TRUCK UNIT NO. a^ Q* M. C, N. A.

Bell, Paul W., 2nd Lieut

MACHINE SHOP TRUCK UNIT NO. a<>Xf Q- M. C.

Dewberry, Curtis F., 1st lieut

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MOBILB REPAIR SHOP unix NO. 362, aard BNdNEERS,
N. A.

Aikens, John Dewitt, 1st Lieut., £ng. N. A.

MOBILB REPAIR SHOP UNIT NO.' 363, aard BNGINBBRS»
N. A.

Bronson, Bert C, 1st Lieut, Q. M. C, N. A.

LABOR BATTALION NO. 308, Q. M. C, V. A.

Corrigan, Johiit Jr., Captain.
Jovce, J. Read, 2nd Lieut.
Mmer, William J., 2nd Lieut.
Halliday, Norman R., 1st lieut.^

PROVISIONAL BATTALION DETACHMENT, 35th DIVISION

Waring, Roy P., Major, 13(Hh F. A., N. G.

McQueen, Joe Wdch, Captain, 139th Inf., N. G.

Minor, Bradford Bennett, 1st Lieut., 130th M. G. Bn., N. G.

McMahon, William Joseph, 1st Lieut, 138th Inf., N. G.

Barnes, Gerald Cowenhoven, 1st Lieut., 138th Inf., N. G.

Zumwalt, Fred Levoid. 1st Lieut., 128th F. A.. N. G.

Ferrenbach, Bugene Clarence, 1st Lieut., 128th F. A., N. G

Butts, Edward Scott, 1st Lieut., 128th F. A., N. G.

Coleman, Lloyd, 2nd Lieut., 128th F. A., N. G.

Patterson, Newall Tohnan, 1st Lieut., 129th F. A^ N. G.

Slagle, Walter Grant, Ist Lieut., 129th F. A., N. G.

Wengert, Charles Stanley, 1st Lieut., 129th P. A., N. G.

Wilson, Arthur Watson, 2nd Lieut, 129th F. A., N. G.

Priest, Frank Talburt, Ist Lieut, 130th F. A., N. G.

Thomas, Geoige Sylvester, 1st Lieut, 130th F. A., N. G.

Spotts, RaliA Hall, 1st Lieut, 130th F. A., N. G.

Stuart, Moore A., 1st Lieut., 130th F. A., N. G.

Clarke, Thomas Curtis, Lieut.-Colond, 110th Engrs., N. A

Wieczorek, George Aloysius, Major, Div. Simal Officer.

O'Connor, John Henry, Major, 137th Inf., N. G.

Comfort, Norman Bacon, Major, 138th Inf., N. G.

Stm>, William Dale, Major, 139th Inf., N. G.

Mateey, Warren L., Major, 140th Inf., N. G.

Gebhart, Oliver Crockett, Major, 1 10th San. Train, M. C, N. G.

Rutledge, Robert Cowden, MTajor, 128th F. A., N. G.

Gates, Marvin Hayes, Major, 129th F. A., N. G.

Carmack, John Frank, Major, 137th Inf., N. G.

Sauerwein, August Reinhart, Major, 138th Inf., N. G.

Clarke, Samudf Gilmore, Major, 139th Inf., N. G.

Gist, William Ludan, Captam, 110th San. Tram, M. C, N. G.

McKenzie, Scott, Captain, 137th Inf., N. G.

Randall, Howard Mansfield, Captain, 110th Amm. Train, N. G.

Schrantz, Ward Loren, Captain, 128th M. G. Bn., N. G.

Christmann, Thomas toseph, Captain, 128th P. A., N. G.

Sodemann, Clarence John, Captain. 138th Inf., N. G.

James, Darl Shivdy, Captain, 110th Engrs., N. G.

Wark, George Henderson, Captain, 129ti M. G. Bn., N. G.

Smith, William Alexander, Captain, 140th Inf., N. G.

Frey, Paul Alphonso, Captain, 130th M. G. Bn., N. G.

Armour, John Wallace, Captain, 140th Inf., N. G.

Hedrick, Arly Luther, Captain, 110th Enm., N. G.

Dyer, Thomas Lafayette, Captain, 128th F. A., N. G.

Curran, Hal, Captam, 130th F. A., N. G.

Speidel, Harold Allen, Captain, 130th P. A., N. G.

Brown, William Leslie, 1st Lieut, 137th Inf., N. G.

Dickinson, Clement Parks, 1st Lieut, 129th M. G. Bn^ N. G.

Wilhehn, Dorriss Echert, 1st Lieut, 110th San. Tr., M. C., N. G.

Finney, Roy A., 1st Lieut, 110th Engrs., N. G.

Galligan, William Edward, 1st Lieut, 139th Inf., N. G.

Hoel, William Mathias, 1st Lieut, 110th San. Train, M. C, N. G.

Arrowsmith, George Michael, 1st Lieut, 129th P. A., N. G.

Strout, Edwin Augustus, Jr., 1st Lieut, 60th P. A. Brig. Hqrs.,

N. G.
Duggan, Jerry Francis, 1st Lieut, 140th Inf., N. G.
W^ein, WiUiam Dale, 1st Lieut., 110th Engrs., N. G.
Swift, Allender, 1st Lieut., 137th Inf» N. G.
Bates, Bret Verne, 1st Lieut., 110th San. Train, M. R. C.

PROVISIONAL BATTALION DETACHMENT, 35tl& DIVISION

Buchanan, Kemxeth Bosworth, 1st Lieut, 128th P. A., N. G.

Brancher, Hawley Heath, 1st Lieut, 137th Inf., N. G.

Moore, James Archibald, 1st Lieut, 110th Engrs., N. G

Glover, Harold Mortimer, 1st Lieut., 110th San. Tr., M. C, N. G.

Brightfield. Lloyd Oscar, 1st Lieut, 138th Inf., N. G.

McParland, Paul Thomas, 1st Lieut, 130th P. A., N. G.

Holly, Ward Poole, 1st Lieut, 137th Inf., N. G.

Schmid, Otto August, 1st Lieut., 110th San Train, M. C, N. G.

WooUey, Daniel William, 1st Lieut, 130th P. A., N. G.

McCraven, Cyrus Pilgrim, 1st Lieut, 110 San Train. M.C., N.G

Guilfoyle, Matthew, 1st Lieut, 139th Inf., N. G.

Martin, Melvin Cecil, 1st Lieut., 110th San. TV., N. G.

Hanold^ August Henry, 1st Lieut, 128th P. A., N. G.

Ridge, Guss Bandell, 1st Lieut., 139th Inf., N. G.

Comdl, John Cecil, 1st Lieut., UOth San. Train, M. C, N. G.

Hatfield, John Alfred, 1st Lieut., 129th P. A., N. G.

Hull, Cobum, 1st Lieut, 139th Inf., N. G.

Wood, Walter A., 1st Lieut, 139th Inf., N. G.

Truman, Harry S., 1st Lieut, 129th P. A., N. G.

McCoy, Perry Beach, 2nd Lieut, 129th P. A., N. G.

Diehl, Ross, 1st Lieut, 139th Inf., N. G.

McPadden, Shamus O'Bryan, 1st Lieut, 140th Inf., N. G.

Mitchell, Vanfossen Gail, 1st Lieut, 110th Engrs. R. C.

Mackay, Lester Livingston, 1st Lieut, UOth Trench Mortar

Batiy., N. G.
McGann, Henry Kenah, 1st Lieut, 140th Inf., N. G.
GoodyeaTjNorton Miller, 1st Lieut., 128th P. A., N. G.
Lawson, William David, Jr., 1st Lieut., 129th P. A., N. G.
linnesr, Hartwdl Henderson, 1st Lieut, 130th P. A., N. G.
Baldwin, Lawrence Jacob, 1st Lieut, 129th P. A., N. G.
Hays, Fred Derth, 1st Lieut, 128th M. G. Bn., N. G.
Hedges, Roy Charles, 1st Lieut, UOth Engrs., N. G.
Mallonee, Richard Carvell, 1st Lieut., 128tii P. A., N. G.
Holt, Rolla Beny, 1st Lieut, 140th Inf., N. G.
Hail, Roy Lee, 1st Lieut, 140th Inf., N. G.
Loman, Homer Boies, 1st Lieut, 139th Inf., N. G.
Paynter, James Richard, Jr., 1st Lieut, 139th Inf., N. G.
Barclay, Herbert Thomas, 1st Lieut, UOth Engrs., N. G.
Bass, William Woofrord, 1st Lieut., 130th P. A., N. G.
Moll, John Ray, 1st Lieut, 138th Inf., N. G.
Venable, Homer Clarke, 1st Lieut., 138th Inf., N. G.
Keough, Otis Edmund, 1st Lieut, 138th Inf., N. G.
Halstead, Felix Grundy, 1st Lieut, 128th M. G. Bn., N. G.
Moore, Monta James, 1st Lieut, 128th M. G. Bn., N. G.
Tucker, Beverly Harris, 1st Lieut., 130th M. G. Bn., N. G.
Brewster, George Colby, 1st Lieut, 138th Inf., N, G.
Whitthome, Hfiurry Sherman, 1st Lieut, 140tli Inf., N. G.
Ware, Ralph Leroy, 1st Lieut., 140th Inf., N. G.
Duncan, John Thomas, 2nd Lieut, 137th Inf., N. G.
Snyder, Prank Larue, 2nd Lieut, 128th M. G. Bn., N. G.
Dunn, Herbert Iliff. 2nd Lieut., 128th P. A., N. G.
Thoitnim, Frederick Tappen, 2nd Lieut, 128th P. A., N. G.
Sullivan, Prank Daniel Casey, 2nd Lieut, 138th Inf., N. G.
Riley, Morris Glenn, 2nd Lieut., 129th P. A., N. G.
Bleddw, Irwin Russell, 2nd Lieut., 130th P. A., N. G.
Imes, Orie Saimders, 2nd Lieut., 140th Inf., N. G.
Cale, George Nathan, 2nd Lieut., 129th M. G. Bn., N. G.
Riccord, Pearl Charles, 2nd Lieut., 137th Inf., N. G.
Henderson, Ralph Dawson, 2nd Lieut, 129th M. G. Bn., N. G.
Hughes, Charges, 2nd Lieut, 129th M. G. Bn., N. G.
Dorst, Henry Bryan, 2nd Lieut., 137th Inf., N. G.
Barthold, John^Jr., 2nd Lieut, 137th Inf., N. G.
Pirstenberger, William Alfred, 2nd Lieut., 137th Inf., N. G.
Dunavant, Donald Hasson, 2nd Lieut., 138th Inf., N. G.
Thompson, Burke Ellis, 2nd Lieut., 138th Inf., N. G.
Beaver, Frederick Hope, 2nd Lieut, 128th P. A., N. G.
Bowman, Williman HoUiday, 2nd Lieut., 138th Inf., N. G.
Lawrence, Arthur, 2nd Lieut., UOth Amin. Train, N. G.
Hartshome, Chart Vincent, 2nd Lieut., 130th M. G. Bn., N. G.
Sutton, Charles Leroy, 2nd Lieut, 130th P. A., N. G.
Sias, Donald, 2nd Lieut, UOth Amm. Train, N. G. >

Brill, Daniel Prather, 2nd Lieut., UOth Amm. Train, N. G.
Fowler, Fred Earl, 2nd Lieut, UOth Amm. Train, N. G.

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35th DIVISION (ConHnued)

Hostetler, Curtis Branson, 2nd Lieut, 128th M. G. Bn., N. G.
Terrall. Ralph Eliot, 2nd Lieut., 130th M. G. Bn., N. G.
Crawford, George Marshall, 2nd Lieut., 60th P. A. Brig., N. G.
Lee, John Burnett, 2nd Lieut., 129th P. A., N. G.
Terkuile, Curtis Vcrbuig, 2nd Lieut., 130th P. A., N. G.

PROVISIONAL BATTALION DETAGHMBRT,
35th DIVISION {ConHnued)

Von Gemmingen, Pelix, 2nd Lieut., 130th P. A., N. G.
Lang, Chester Henry, 2nd Lieut., 129th P. A., N. G.
Walthew, Pnmcis Gerald, 2nd Lieut., 129th P. A., N. G.
Baxter, William James, 2nd Lieut;, 140th Inf., N. G.

TRIP IV— Sailed May 8, 19x8

zo8th ENGINEERS

AJIen, Henry A., Colond, N. G. Eng.
WHgan, Wallace H., Lieut. -Colonel, N. G. Eng.
Roth, Charles, Majofp N. G, Eng.
Darlington, Frederick, Major, N. G. Eng.
Peterson, William A., Captain, N. G. Eng.
Laughlin, Harmon L., Captain, N. G. Eng.
Hajnlia, Harrv F., Captain, N. G, Eng.
Thompson, Cfyde, Captain, N. G. Eng.
O'Connor, Johji J,, Captain, N. G. Eng.
Caward, Ofin Mason, Chaplain, N. G.
Thompson, Magnus R,, 2nd Lieut., Eng. Eng.
Decker, Wallace M„ 1st Lietrt., V. C, N. A.
Leenheer, Cornelius A», Major, M. C, N. G.
Bragdon, George H., tst Lt, M, C, N. G.
TUlett, William S., ist Lieut., M. C, N. G.
Sanbomi Joseph W., 1st Lieut., M. C., N. G.
Greitsel, Charles S., 1st Lieut., M. C, N. G.
Heinze, Carl A., Captain, N. G. Eng.
Dean, William H., fst Lieut., N. G. Eng.
Schufrdder, John N., 1st Lieut., N. G. Eng.
Warfd, Lloyd W., 2nd Lieut., N. G. Eng.
Darling, Chnton S., 2nd Lieut., N. G. Eng.
Hughes, Lome J., 1st Lieut., N. G. Eng.
Wiwi, Thomas K., 1st Lieut., N. G. Eng.
Locke, Arey D., 1st Lieut., N. G. Eng.
Neubert, Fred W., 2nd Lieut., N. G. Eng.
Gtiilfoil, Dwight D., Captain, N. G. Eng.
Roe, Hai^ A., 1st Lieut., N. G. Eng.
Tennc^, Eidgar L., 1st Lieut., N. G. Eng.
Cainpbell, Julian C, 1st Lieut., N. G. Eng.
Sheffield, Albert H., Captain, N. G. Eng.
Stauffer, Frank R., 1st Lieut., N. G. Eng.
Raynor, Thomas I., 1st Lieut., N. G. Eng.
Zellweger, Fred, 1st Lieut., N. G. Eng.
Parkhurst, William M., 2nd Lieut., N. G. Eng.
Rossiter, Jay A., Captain, N. G. Enf.
Bready, William M., Ist Lieut., N. G. Eng.
Duplessis, Milton P., 1st Lieut., N. G. Eng.
Heath, John M., 1st Lieut, N. G. Eng.
Doepel, Robert P., 2nd Lieut, N. G. Eng.
Harris, Ralph C, Captain, N. G. Eng.
Lippe, Ernest V., 1st Lieut, N. G. Eng.
Urbom, Oscar W., 1st Lieut, N. G. Eng.
Cole, Philip E., 2nd Lieut, N. G. Eng.

ADVANCE DETACH. 33rd DIVISION

Aid, Gail T., 1st Lieut. 132nd Inf.

Barber, Frank W., Major, Q. M. C.

Beatty, James P., Captain.

Bottomley, Henry S., 1st Lieut., 131st Inf.

Bushang, George W., 1st Lieut., 123rd M. G. Bn.

Cook, Rex H., 1st Lieut, 130th Inf.

Davis, Samud C, 1st Lieut, 131st Inf.

Gedlewski, John, 2nd Lieut.

Haigh, Andrew C., 2nd Lieut

Hiland, John R., 1st Lieut, 129th Inf.

Keen, Burlin E., 1st Lieut, 129th Inf.

Marr, Walter W., 2nd Lieut, 131st Inf.

McQuade, Jeremiah, Captain.

Osbom, Walter E., 1st Lieut., 129th Inf.

Wiley, George, 2nd Lieut, 130th Inf.

CAMP GRANT RSFLACBMBNT DRAFT* LABOR BN.

Otis, W. C, 1st Lieut

Godet, Robert, Captain.

Dimaway, Warren W., 2nd Lieut, Q. M. C, N. A.

Rose, Mansfidd P., 2nd Lieut.

Robinson, P. C, 2nd Lieut., Q. M. C, N. A.

Rollins, Charles B., Ist Lieut, Q. M. C, N. A.

Reichmuth, Erwin P., 2nd Lieut.. Q. M. C, N. A.

Veerhusen, H. H., 1st Lieut, Ord.

Bay, Charles A., 2nd Lieut., R. T. C.

Menou» Peter L., 1st Lieut

37tii ENGINSBRS

Alline, Lawrence H., 2nd Ueat, B. BmC
WoodhuU, Leon R., Captain, E. R. C
Mclver, George W., Camtain, E. R. C
Sterling, Walter A., 1st Lieut, E. R. C
Claffy, John M., 1st Lieut, M. R. C.
Day, Henry S., Captain, E. R. C.
Piper, John S., 1st Lieut, p. R. C.
Campbell, Thomas P., 1st Lieut, E. R. C
Power, Henry P., Ist Lieut, E. R. C.
Jackson, William D., 2nd Lieut, E. R. C
Sommenrille, Robt. L., 2nd Lieut, E. R. C
Fletcher, Philip K., Captain, E. R. C.
Alexander, Jesse P., 1st Lieut, E. R. C.
Braunig, Victor H.. 1st Lieut, E. R. C.
MitchdU, Raymond W., 1st Lieut, E. R. C
Emmons, Norman E., 2nd Lieut, E. R. C.
Morrow, Rush B., Captain, E. R. C.
Waugaman, Arthur A., 1st Lieut, E. R. C
Jones, Charles S., 1st Lieut, E. R. C.
Forty, Prank A., 1st Lieut, E. R. C.
Greene, Percy C, 2nd Lieut, E. R. C.
Voorhies, Midid B., 2nd Lieut, E. R. C.

78th DIVISION, N. A., ADVANCE SCHOOL DBTACHMERT

Adee, George T., Major, 311th Inf.
Alexander, John, 2nd Lieut, 309th Inf., Co. E.
Amos, lAqfsscy Cline, 2nd Lieut, 309th F. A.
Bachman, John Albert, 2nd Lieut., 308th M. G. Bn*
Baird, George, 1st Lieut, 308th M. G. Bn.
Baker. Charies N., Jr., 2nd Lieut, 309th Inf.
Barry, Chester L., Captain, 303rd San. Tf.
Bent, William R., 1st Lieut, 309th Inf.
Bermel, Peter E., 1st Lieut, 303rd Eng.
Beverly, Dayton C, 1st Lieut., 308th P. A.
Bierwirth, John E., 1st Lieut, 308th F. A.
Bissell, Chester W., 2nd Lieut, 309th Inf.
Brewer, Harold G., 1st Lieut, 309th Inf.
Bright, Richard Thatcher, 2nd Lieut., 309th P. A.
Brown, Douglas W., 1st Lieut., 309th Inf.
Brown, Rickmond Lennox, 1st Lieut, 309th P. A.
Bxmker, Charles M., Colonel, 308th P. A.
Butler, Charles M., Major, 312th Inf.
Campbell, George M., 2nd Lieut., 309th M. G. Bo.
Case, John Crowther, 1st Lieut, 310th Inf.

Caten, William L., Jr., 1st Lieut., 309th Inf. > _T _

Clapp, Robert Henry, 2nd Lieut, 303rd P. S. Btt,OOQlC
Conwell, Walter L., Major, 307th F. A. O

Coon, Alfred Harden, 1st Lieut, 309th P. A.

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TStli DIVISION^. iL.ADVANC£ {
DBTACHMSHT {Continued)

Orane, Wolcott B., 2nd Lieut, 307th M. G. Bn.
Crosthwaite, John S., 1st Lieut., 312th Inf.
Crozier, Courtney Charles, Captain, 310th Inf.
De Lavan, Nelson Breese, 1st Lieut., 310th Inf.
I>enman, Arthur J., Captain, 303rd San. Tr.
Doolittle, Gilbert, Ist Lieut., 303rd £ng.
Drake, Frederick L., 2nd Lieut., 31 1th Inf.
Drury, Harold M., 1st Lieut., 311th Inf.
Dunn, John K., 1st Lieut., Hqrs., 153rd P. A. Bde.
Dunn, Koderick. 1st Lieut., 3lOth Inf.
Eldridge, John A., Major, 309th Inf.
Faust, JEdward S., Captain, 308th F. A.
Fitzgerald, James J., Major, 312th Inf.
Fleming, Arthur B., 1st Lieut., 307th F. A.
Gaines, George, 2nd Lieut., 309th F. A.
Gausmann, Roy W., Major, 303rd Eng.
Gelein, Edwin A., 1st Lieut., 311th Inf.
Golden, William George, Jr., Captain, 303rd Eng.
Goodwill, John J., Captam, 303rd San. Tr.
Goodwin, Wilder, Captain, 309th M. G. Bn.
Gouinlock, Harold L., 1st Lieut., 303rd Eng.
Granelli, Himibert A., 1st Lieut., 303d San. Tr.
Green, Archibald W., 1st Lieut., 307th F. A.
Har^ve, Thomas J., 1st Lieut., 309th M. G. Bn.
Hemingway, James, 1st Lieut., 307th F. A.
Hertz, Loins, Captain, 309th F. A.
Hoge, Gordon^ 1st Lieut., 310th Inf.
Hokximb, Charles A^ 1st Lieut., 312th Inf.
Himtington, Ellery C., Captain, 307th F. A.
Huntington, Frederick S., Jr., 1st Lieut., 307th F. A.
Hylant, Edward Patrick, Jr., 1st Lieut., 310th Inf.
Tones, E. Lloyd, 2nd Lieut., 312th Inf.
Kearney, Paul T., 2nd Lieut., 311th Inf.
Kerr, Elmore Coe, Captain, 309th F. A.
King, Warner, 1st Lieut., 303rd Eng.
Lems, John S., 1st Lieut., 307th N. G. Bn
Lewis, William L., 1st Lieut., 312th Inf.
Loder, Robert, 2nd Lieut., 307th F. A.
Lynch, George Alfred, Major, 310th Inf.
MacDonald, John T., Major, 303rd San. Tr.
Mackenzie, James C, Jr., Captain, 307th F. A.
Macomber, William Butts, 1st Lieut., 309th F. A.
Mclntyre, Ekmald Roy, 2nd Lieut., 310th Inf.
McNamara, Francis J., 2nd Lieut., 308th M. G. Bn.
MefflX, Sebring Clay, Major, 78th Div. Sig. Officer.
Merrill, Henxy M., 2nd Lieut., 311th Inf.
Moore, Claude E., 1st Lieut., 312th Inf.
Moore, James R., 1st Lieut., 303rd San. Tr.
Morgan, Gerald Michael, 1st Lieut., 310th Inf.
Morganroth, Charles K., Capt^, 312th Inf.
Naughton, Harold L., Captam, 309th Inf.
Neilson, William, Jr., 1st Lieut., 303rd Ei^.
Nessler, Robert P., 2nd Lieut., 308th M. G. Bn.
O'Dea, John M., 2nd Lieut., 309th M. G. Bn.
Osborne, Charles D., 2nd Lieut., 307th M. G. Bn.
Payne, Bruce, Captain, 308th F. A.
Pennock, John W., 2nd Lieut., 309th N. G. Bn.
Phillips, George Felter, Captain, 309th F. A.
Rea, George P., Captain, 308th M. G. Bn.
Reynolds, Warren McLellan, Captain, 309th F. A
^pley, James H., 1st Lieut., 308th F. A.
Rogers, Herman L., Captain, 308th F. A.
Rutherford, John, 2nd Lieut., 308th F. A.
Ryan, George S., 2nd Lieut., 309th Inf.
SaflFord, Daniel, 1st Lieut., 309th F. A.
Sarratt, Edwin Oliver, Colonel, 309th F. A.
Schuyler, Roy A., 1st Lieut., 311tli Inf.
Seeley, Harland F., 2nd Lieut., 312th Inf,
Smith, Ernest G., Major, 309th Inf.
Smith, James A., 1st Lieut., 303rd San. Tr.
Smith, Fercival L., 2nd Lieut., 312th Inf.
Smith, Roger Peck, 1st Lieut., 303rd Tr. M. Bty.

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DBTACHMSNT (ConHnued)

Snyder, Jacob F. M., Captain, 303rd San. Tt.
Starr, Henry F., 1st Lieut., 303rd San. Tr.
Steams, Marshall, Major, 311th Inf.
Sterling, Schuyler B., 2nd Lieut., 311th Inf.
Stem, Henry R., 1st Lieut., 311th Inf.
Stockwell, Raymond H., Captain, 307th M. G. Bn.
Strebl, Robert L., 2nd Lieut., 308th M. G. Bn.
Strieby, Maurice E., Captain, 303rd Field Sis. Bn.
Sultzer, Morton, 1st Lieut., 303rd Field Sig. Bn.
Tate, Robert, 1st Lieut., 303rd Engrs.
Taylor, Garvin P., 2nd Lieut., 312th Inf.
Thomas, Robert B., 2nd Lieut., 309th M. G. Bn.
Van Etten, Edward W., Captain, 311th Inf.
Van Sickle, Karl G., Captain, 308th F. A.
Vega, Rafael, 2nd Lieut., 309th Inf.
Volz, Edwin Alvin, Major, 310th Inf.
Vrooman, Vernon A., Ist Lieut., 311th Inf.
Ward, Butler E., 1st Lieut., 303rd Engrs.
Warren, Avra Milvin, 2nd Lieut., 310th Inf.
Willsey, Warren Gilbert, 2nd Lieut., 310th Inf.
WooUey, Knight, Captain, 308th F. A.
Wren, William C., 2nd Lieut., 312th Inf.
Young, Charles A., 1st lieut., 303rd San. Tr.

30th DIVISION^ ADVANCB SCHOOL DBTACHMSNT

Chambers, Sidney C, Lieut.-Colond, 113th F. A.

Taylorjames G., Major, Div. Sig. Off.

Dyer, Charles W., Major, 117th Inf.

Newell, Hodge Albert, Major, 105th San. Tt.

Hathaway, QEdeb R., Major, 117th Inf.

Mahon, Gabriel H., Jr., Major, 118th Inf.

Heyward, Robert C, Major, 118th Inf.

Freeman, George K., Major, 119th Inf.

Bacon, William J., Major, 115th F. A.

Waring, Roane, Major, 119th Inf.

Newman, Robert Hallar, Major, 105th San. Tr.

Scott, Don E., Major, 120th Inf.

Graham, William A., Major, 120th Inf.

Myers, Roy V., Major, 114th F. A.

Cothran, Perrin C, Major, 105th Eng.

Cantey, Edward B., Captain, 114th Mg. Bn.

Hobbs, Graham K., Captain, 119th Inf.

Boddie, Samuel P., Captain, 120th Inf.

Rainor, James Thomas, Captain, 105th San. Tr.

Workmim, William D., Captain, 112th Inf.

Lillard, David W., Captain, 11 7th Inf.

Gillette, George W.J, C^ptaifi, 105 th Eng,

Milan, Robert N., Captain, 115th F. A.

Seelye, Theodore E.» Captain, lOSth Eng.

Rodman, Wiley C, Captain, n3th F. A.

Cherry, Robert Grt^g, Captain, llSth M. G. Bn.

McLeadon, Lennox ?,, Captain, 11 3th F, A.

English, Thomas y., Jr., Captain. 113th M. G. Bn.

Bedoner, William H., CapUia, llStb P, A.

McCormach, EcTward J.. Captain, lUtb F. A.

Amis, Reese T., Captain, 114th F. A.

Dabney, Albert Smith, Captain, 105th San. Tr.

Apperson, William J., Captain, 115th F. A.

Hanes, Robert N., Captam, 113th F. A.

Sloan, David Bryan, Captain, 105th San. Tr.

Stanley, John W., 1st Lieut., 105th Sig. Bn.

Roberts, Charles P.. 1st Lieut, 117th N. G. Inf.

Mulloy, William A., 1st Lieut., 118th N. G. Inf.

Hutclunson, Hiram, 1st Lieut., 118th N. G. Inf.

Morehouse, Levi S., 1st Lieut., 117th N. G. Inf.

Shonton, John Daniel, 1st Lieut., 105th N. C. N. O. San. Tr.

Johnson, Julius Adams, 1st Lieut., 105th N. C. N. G. Sao. Tt.

Morris, Lynn K., 1st Lieut., 117th N. G. Inf. > ^ ^ ^1

Conden, James M., 1st Lieut., 117th N. G. Inf-jjOOQlC

Guion, William B., 1st Lieut., 113th F. A. O

Fields, Robert G., 1st Lieut., 114th F. A.

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Ginl^, Frauds Michael, Ist Lieut., 105th M. R. C. San. Tr.

Baughan, William £., Ist Lieut., 113th P. A., N. G.

Simmons, Enoch S., Ist Lieut., 113th P. A., N. G.

Bailey, Prank W., 1st Lieut.. 115th P. A., N. G.

Gattis, Samuel M., Jr., 1st Lieut., 113th P. A., N. G.

Dixon, Wright T., 1st Lieut., 130th N. G. Inf.

Joyner, Guy E., 1st Lieut., 114th P. A., N. G.

Coddii:^tQn, Herbert Augustus, 1st Lieut., 105th M. C. N. G.

Warfidd, Francis B., 1st Lieut., 105th N. G. Eng.
Spence, Albert H., 1st Lieut., 105th U. S. R. Eng.
Inompson, George R., 1st Lieut., 105th P. A. N. G., Sign.
Acuff, Herbert, 1st Lieut., 105th M. R. C. San. Tr.
Bowman, Wade Vance, 1st Lieut., 113th P. A., N. G.
Royster, Botomdy S., Jr., 1st Lieut., 112th P. A., N. G.
Elliott, William G., 1st Lieut., 114th P. A., N. G.
Mears, Christian £., 1st Lieut., 113th P. A., N. G.
Woodward, Fred H., 1st lieut., 105th P., N. G. Sign.
Williams, John P., Jr., 1st Lieut., 120th N. G. Inf. .
Bdl, Chester O., 1st Lieut., 119th N. G. Inf.
Neuffer, Gottleb A., Jr., 1st Lieut., 118th N. G. Inf.
Maylor, Tames M., Ist Lieut., 120th N. G. Inf.
Blake, EUisen S., 1st Lieut., 118th N. G. Inf.
Lewis, John L., 1st Lieut., 114th P. A., N. G.
Gillian, Frank J., 1st Lieut., 119th N. G. Inf.
Graham, Edward L., 1st Lieut., 119th N. G. Inf.
Herrick, Ralph W., 1st Lieut.. 117 N. G. Inf.
Mason, Elmer R., 1st Lieut., 120 N. G. Inf.
Pichetti. Charles, 1st Lieut., 119th N. G. Inf.
Brown, Innis, 1st Lieut., 115th P. A., U. S. R.
Rozier, Jules S.. Jr., 1st Lieut., 115th P. A., N. G.
Bennett, Horace C, 1st Lieut., 119th P. A., N. G.
Fidd, Bascon L., 1st Lieut., 105th N. G. Eng.
Gunby, John K., 1st Lieut., 114th P. A., N. G.
Campbell. Allan L., 1st Lieut., 116th P. A., N. G.
Fame, Oscar L., 1st Lieut., 114th N. G. M. G. Bn.
Shuford, George A., 1st Lieut., 119th N. G. Inf.
Stewart, Willis T., 1st Lieut., 115th P. A., N. G.
Murphw, George P., 1st Lieut., 105th N. G. Ens;.
Buckingham, Hugh E., 1st Lieut., 115th P. A.. N. G.
Anspech, Samud G., Jr., 1st Lieut., 115th P. A., N. G.
Dixon, Richard D., 1st Lieut., 113th P. A., N. G.
Evers, Frank B., 1st Lieut., 114th P. A., N. Gr.
Moore, John W., 1st Lieut., 113th P. A., N. G.
Thome, Maurice A., 1st Lieut., 115th P. A., N. G.
Rice, H. Grantland, 1st Lieut., 115th P. A., N. G.
Trumbull, Walter S., 1st Lieut., 115th P. A., N. G.
Turner, Robert H., 1st Lieut., 115th N. G., M. G. Bn.
Hughes, Edwin L., 1st Lieut., 118th N. G., Inf.
Dayton, Julian, 1st Lieut., 120th N. G. Inf.
Werz, Marion R., 2nd Lieut., 119th N. G. Inf.
Reynolds, Neil A., 2nd Lieut., 117th N. G. Inf.
Gardner, James T., 2nd Lieut., 115th N. G. M., G. Bn.
McFaddyen, Henry T., 2nd Lieut., 114th N. G., M. G. Bn.
Ragan. Summerfield K., 2nd Lieut., 114th N. G., M. G. Bn.
Ailor, Thurman, 2nd Lieut.^ 120th N. G., Inf.
^dton, John A., 2nd Lieut., 117th N. G. Inf.
Myers, CTlarence G., 2nd Lieut., 113th N. G., M. G. Bn.
Hill, John P., 2nd Lieut., 105th N. G., Eng.
Boyal, Sam J., 2nd Lieut., 118th N. G., Inf.
Johnson, Joseph P., 2nd Lieut., 114th N. G., M. G. Bn.
Grant, Clay C., 2nd Lieut., 114th N. G., M. G. Bn.
Hudnut, Herbert B., 2nd Lieut., 115th P. A., N. G.
Rogers, Holcomb, 2nd Lieut., P. A., N. G.
Taylor, Alexander, 2nd Lieut., N. G. Eng.
Hall, Roland D., 2nd Lieut, P. K,, N. G.
Wingo, William W., 2nd Lieut., N. G., Inf.
McMurry, Charles T., 2nd Lieut., 114th P. A., N. G.
Ridley, James A., 2nd Lieut, 113th N. G., M. G. Bn.
Sharpe, John B., 2nd Lieut, 120th N. G. Inf.
Polk, Horace T^, 2nd Lieut, 114th P. A., N. G.
Murrian, John H., 2nd Lieut, 117th N. G. Inf.

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iConUnued)

Deadrick, George S., 2nd Lieut, 117th N. G. Inf.
Edwin, T., 2nd Lieut, 113th N. G. M. G. Bn.
Harden, Zach D., 2nd Lieut, 113th P. A., N. G.
McCuUough, James D., 2nd Lieut, 118th N. G. Inf.
Morrison, Harold E., 2nd Lieut, 115th P. A., N. G.
Hunter, Clyde H., 2nd Lieut., 114th P. A., N. G.
Mitchell, Jesse M., 2nd Lieut, 112th P. A., N. G.
Bell, Robert H., 2nd Lieut, 114th P. A., N. G.
Bellamy, Hargrove, 2nd lieut, 119th N. G. Inf.
Green, Andrew H., 2nd Lieut., 120th N. G. Inf.
Burgear, Cales K., 2nd Lieut, 113th P. A., N. G.
Rankin, John O., 2nd Lieut, 115th N. G., M. G. Bn.
Pemi, Moss E., 2nd Lieut, 115th N. G., M. G. Bn.
Richards, Charles O., 2nd Lieut., 120th N. G. Inf.
Woodward, Harry M., 2nd Lieut., 115th P. A., N. G.
Dodge, James P., Jr., 2nd Lieut, 113th P. A., N. G.
Hardm, Edward M., 2nd Lieut, 115th N. G., M. G. Bn.
Maher, Thomas D., 2nd Lieut, 114th P. A., N. G.
Smith, Danid O., 2nd Lieut., 114th P. A., N. G.
Bass, Clark N., 2nd Lieut, 114th P. A., N. G.

ADVANCB SCHOOL DBTACHMBNT, aytii DIVISION

Abrams, Walter L., 2nd Lieut, 105th P. A., N. G.
Acheson, Arthur, 1st Lieut., 104th P. A., N. G.
Ackerman, Gilbert E., 2nd lieut, 106th P. A., N. G.
Ball, Alwyn, 3rd, 2nd lieut, 105th, M. G. Bn., N. G.
Baragor, Albert M., Captain, 108th Inf., N. G.
Baudhle, Thomas H., Jr., 2nd Lieut, 107th Inf., N. G.
Baxter, Ndvin L., 1st Lieut, 108th Inf., N. G.
Beard, James H., 1st Lieut., 105th P. A., N. G.
Behrons, William B., 2nd lieut., 106th Inf., N. G.
Bird, Howard E., 1st lieut, 105th Inf.. N. G.
Bousfidd, Howard W., Captain, 106th M. G. Bn., N. G.
Brecht, Ehner P., 2nd Lieut, 108th Inf., N. G.
Brodsky, John C, 1st Lieut, 104th M. G. Bn., N. G.
Buckley, Leo P., 2nd Lieut., 104th P. A., N. G.
Bulkley, Stanley, Captain, 105th Inf., N. G.
Bumott, Charles E., 2nd lieut, 106th P. A., N. G.
Burross, Edwin S., 2nd Lieut, 106th P. A., N. G.
Butterfidd, Ralph B., 2nd Lieut, 108th Inf., N. G.
Callaway, George P., 1st Lieut., 102nd P. S. Bn., N. G.
Chauncey, Alexander W., 1st Lieut, 105th P. A., N. G.
Qark, Archibald B., Ist Lieut., 104th P. A., N. G.
Qeaver, Cover C, 2nd Lieut, 106th Inf., N. G.
Cohnan, Richard W., Captain, 107th Inf., N. G.
Comstock, Robert K., 1st Lieut, 106th Inf., N. G.
Comow, William S., Lieut.-Colond, 102nd Eng., N. G.
Court, William S., 2nd Lieut., 105th P. A., N. G.
Couchman, Frederick S., Major, 108th Inf., N. G.
Coxe, EckW B., 2nd Lieut, 106th P. A., N. G.
Cranston, William J., Major, Am. Co., M. G. N. G.
Curtin, John J., Captain, 106th P. A., N. G.
DeBevoise, Charles I., Colond, 106th Inf., N. G.
Ddaney, John T., Lieut-Colond, 104th P. A., N. G.
DeLamater, Walter A., Major, 106th Inf., N. G.
Dowling, James P., 1st Lieut, 105th Inf., N. G.
Dunn, Charles E., 1st Lieut, 105th P. A., N. G.
Devlin, Edward J., 1st Lieut, 106th P. A., N. G.
Ehirham, Knowlton, 1st Lieut, 105th M. G. Bn., N. G.
Donnelly, George W-, 1st Lieut., 106th M. G. Bn.. N. G.
Downey, Harold L., 2nd Lieut, 105th M. G. Bn., N. G.
Edmunds, Euston E., Captain, 106th Inf., N. G.
Egleston Nathanid H., Captain, 105th M. G. Bn., N. G.
Efler, Louis H., 2nd Lieut, 106th P. A., N. G.
Fowler, Edmund P., Major, Dir. P. H., M. G. N. G.
Floor, Arthur M., 1st Lieut, 105th P. A., N. G.
Pahys, George E., 1st Lieut, 106th P. A., N. G.
Florian, Paid A., 2nd Lieut, 105th Inf., N. G.
Flash, Edward S., 2nd Lieut, 105th M. G. Bn., '
Finney, R^sn, 2nd Lieut, 104th P. A., N. G.
Goodyear, Bradley, Captain, 106th P. A., N. G.

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(CorUinued)

GuteHus, Edwin C, Captain, 106th F. A., N. G.
Grenot, Alex, 1st Lieut., 105th Inf., N. G.
Gore, Edwin B., 1st Lieut, 105th Inf., N. G.
Gorman, Lawrence J., 1st Lieut., 102nd F. S. Bn^ N. G.
Garland, Arthur R., 2nd Lieut., 102nd Eng., N. G.
Gow, Kenneth, 2nd Lieut., 107th Inf., N. G.
Grant, Francis B., 2nd Lieut, 106th M. G. Bn.. N. G.
Hallahan, William L., Major, 102nd F. S. Bn., N. G.
Hancock, Clarence E., 1st Lieut., 104th M. G. Bn., N. G.
HoUaway, Edward|S., 1st Lieut., 107th Inf., N. G.
Hall, Percy M., 1st Lieut, 107th Inf.. N. G.
Hogeman, Walter E., 1st Lieut, 104th F. A., N. G.
Hayes, Francis E., 1st Lieut, 105th F. A., N. G.
Henry, Joseph P., 1st Lieut, Am. Co. 106, N. G.
Howard, George L., 2nd Lieut., 105th Inf., N. G.
Higbee, Lester C, 2nd Lieut, 105th Inf., N. G.
Hassdbrink, Paul E., 2nd Lieut, 104th P. A., N. G.
Heineman, Bernard, 2nd Lieut, 104th F. A., N. G.
Ireland, Gordon, 1st Lieut, 102nd F. S. Bn., N. G.
Jackson, Franklyn J., 1st Lieut, 106th Inf., N. G.
Keeler, Patrick J., Captain, 106th F. A., N. G.
King, Chester H., Captain, 104th M. G. Bn., N. G.
Kerrigan, Joseph A. A., 1st Lieut., 106th Inf., N. G.
Kipp, James A., 2nd Lieut, 108th Inf., N. G.
Ring, Everett, 2nd Lieut, 106th M. G. Bn., N. G.
Liebman, Morris N., Lieut-Colond, 105th Inf., N. G.
Lovell, Frederick E., 1st Lieut., 105th Inf., N. G.
Lobdell, Ldghton, 2nd Lieut, 106th F. A., N. G.
Mazot, Robert, Major, 107th Inf., N. G.
McKemy, John W.. Captain, Am. Co. 105, M. R. C.
Mackay, Harold G., 1st Lieut., 108th Inf., N. G.
McNulty, George, 1st Lieut, 105th F. A., N. G.
McSweeney. James H., 105th F. A., N. G.
Merwin, Miles H., 1st Lieut, 106th F. A., N. G.
Meeker, Jay E., 1st Lieut., Am. Co., N. G.
McDowdtjohn, Jr., 2nd Lieut, 102nd Eng., N. G.
MuUancy, Eugene L., 2nd Lieut., 107th InfT, N. G.
McGrath, Edward A., 2nd Lieut, 104th F. A., N. G.
McAdams, Charles M., 2nd Lieut., 104th F. A., N. G.
McNeil, Georee S., 2nd Lieut, 104th F. A., N. G.
McCartney, Charles J., 2nd Lieut, 106th F. A., N. G.
Matthews, Geoive, Jr., 2nd Lieut., 105th M. G. Bn., N. G.
O'Neil, Charles P., 2nd Lieut., 106th Inf., N. G.
Orgil, John C, 2nd Lieut, 105th P. A., N. G.
Pateman, Everett E., Major, 105th Inf., N. G.

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Park, James, 1st Lieut, 104th P. A., N. G.
Pulleyn, John W., 1st Lieut, 104th P. A., N. G.
Podeyn, Emil M., 1st Lieut, 105th P. A., N. G.
Page, Cecil H., 2nd Lieut, 106th Inf., N. G.
Palmer, Louis R., 2nd Lieut, 105th F. A., N. G.
Perkins, John W., 2nd Lieut, 106th M. G. Bn., N. G.
Robinson, Ernest P., Captain, 102nd Eng., N. G.
Russell, Herman C, 1st Lieut, Am. Co. 107, N. G,
Reardon, William I., 1st Lieut, P. H. 105, N. G.
Ross, Herbert E., 1st Lieut, 102nd Eng., N. G.
Richardson, Norman D., 1st Lieut, 102nd Eng., N. G.
Ross, Ogden J., 2nd Lieut, 105th Inf., N. G.
Reinert, Albert P., 2nd Lieut., 106th Inf., N. G.
Sherman/Thomas M., Major, 107th Inf., N. G.
Schohl, William P.. Captam, 106th P. A., N. G.
Smith, Henry B., Captain, F. H. Co. 108, N. G.
Stockwell, Norris P., Captain, 102nd Eng., N. G.
Smith, Ivan L., 1st Lieut., 106th Inf., N. G.
Smith, Joseph W., 1st Lieut, 108th Inf., N. G.
Scudder, Charles P., 1st Lieut, F. H. Co. 107, N. G.
Strang, Clarence S., 2nd Lieut., 102nd Eng., N. G.
Streeter, Edward L., 2nd Lieut, 105th F. A., N. G.
Tuck, John B., Lieut-Colonel, 108th Inf., N. G.
Taylor, George E., Captain, P. H. Co., 106, N. G.
Thomas, WilBam H., 1st Lieut., 104th P. A., N. G.
Thomas, Harold P., 1st Lieut, 104th P. A., N. G.
Terry, Ford M., 2nd Lieut, 107th Inf., N. G.
Toomey, George, 2nd Lieut., 106th P. A., N. G.
UUrich, Ernest, 1st Lieut, 105th P. A., N. G.
Verbeck, Guido P., Major, 2nd Bn. 106th P. A., N. G.
Volkland, WiUiam J., 1st Lieut, 104th F. A^ N. G.
Vamey, Jesse E., 1st Lieut, 108th Inf., N. G.
Vanderbilt, Joseph B., 1st lieut. 104th M. G. Bn., N. G.
Vonderleeth, Harry, 2nd Lieut, 106th M. G. Bn., N. G.
Weld, DeWitt C, Lieut.-Colonel, 105th P. A., N. G.
Watson, Winslow B., 1st Lieut., 106th Inf., N. G.
Willis, Edward, 1st Lieut, 107th Inf., N. G.
Wahath, Carey J., 1st Lieut, 107th Inf., N. G.
Williams, Irvine, 1st Lieut., 104th F. A., N. G.
Whelpley, David, 1st Lieut., 102nd Eng., N. G.
Withstandley, Victor, 2nd Lieut., 105th P. A., N. G.
Walker, Douglas P., 2nd Lieut., 106th F. A., N. G.
Willis, Frederick A., 2nd Lieut, 105th P. A., N. G.
Wright, Richard D., 2nd Lieut, 108th Inf., N. G.

TRIP V— Sailed June is, Z918

Abrams, S. S., 2nd Lieut, 368th Inf.
Adams, Abram R., 1st Lieut, Casual D. R. C.
Alexander, Fritz W., 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.
Alexander, Levi, 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.
Altman, JuHus, 1st Lieut., Casual D. R. C.
Anderson, Leon M., 1st Lieut, 368th Inf.
Anderson, Levi, 1st Lieut, 368th Inf.
Armstrong, Harry, Captain (Adj.), 368th Inf.
Aronberg, Albert M., Ist Lieut., Casual D. R. C.
Atwood, Henry O., Captain, 368th Inf.
Avery, Herbert, Captain, 368th Inf.
Bailey, Clarence, 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.
Baker, Edwin C, Captain, Casual D. R. C.
Banholtz, Harry Hill, Brig. Gen., 58th Inf. Brig. C.
Banks, R. B., 1st Lieut, 368th Inf.
Barnes, Wm. R., 1st Lieut, 368th Inf.
Bass, Fred W., 1st Lieut., Casual D. R. C.
Benedict, Bern., 1st Lieut, Casual D. R. C.
Berryman, Edgar C, 1st Lieut, Casual D. R. C.
Berr^nnan, Leslie H., 1st Lieut, 115th Inf.
Bettis, Benjamin, 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.
Bishop, Isaac O., 1st Lieut., Casual D. R. C.

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Black, Walter E., Captain, 115th Inf.
Bloch, Leon, 1st Lieut, Casual D. R. C.
Bohle, Harry P., 1st Lieut., Casual D. R. C
Bolton, Artie E., 2nd Lieut., 115th Inf.
BoviUe, Frank W., Captain, Casual D. R. C
Brannon, Clyde R., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.
Brett, Amo L., 1st Lieut., Casual D. R. C.
Brown, Arthur E., 1st Lieut, Casual D. R. C.
Burby, Joseph Wm., Captain, Casual V. C. N. A.
Burrell, Wm., 2nd Lieut, 368th Inf.
Bushong, Milo, 1st Lieut, Casual D. R. C»
Butter, L. A., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.
Byrd, N. L., 1st Lieut, 368th Inf.
Caldwell, C. W., 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.
Campbdl, Robert, 1st Lieut, 368th Inf.
Carpenter, Curtis, 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.
Carter, John C, 1st Lieut, 368th Inf.
Cheers, R., 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.
Clark, Frank C, 2nd Lieut, 368th Inf.
Cleaves, I
Coleman,
Cooper, Chas. C, Captain, 368th InL

, K., zna Lfieui., ^ooxn im.

Frank C, 2nd Lieut, 368th Inf. /^ ^ ^ ^T ^
s, L. C, 2nd Lieut, 368th Inf. jy VjOOQ IC
in, Frank, 1st Lieut., 368th Inf. O

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Courtwright, Bdw. E., Captain, Casual D. R. C.

Crawford, P. E., 1st Lieut., Casual D. R. C.

Crawfoid, H., 1st Lieut, 368th Inf.

Cross, Judge, 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Curley, Clarence, 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Curtis, H. L., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Dabney, Joe, Captain, 368th Inf.

Davis, Samuel H., Captain, Casual D. R. C

Dauridge, E. A., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

De Grasse, P. J. P., Ist Lieut., Casual D. R. C

Dent, P. M., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Dent, Thomas M., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

De Vaugh, O. W., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Ditchy, Jay K., Civilian Interpreter Q. M. C, N. A.

Dragoo, Dewitt D., 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.

Dunshee, Hany J., 1st Lieut., Casual D. R. C

Elser, Max A., Major, 368th Inf.

Erler. Gecnrge R., 1st Lieut., 115th Inf.

Ernest, Gifiord, 1st Lieut., Casual Chaplain.

Ericson, Arentz J., 1st Lieut., Casual D. R. C.

Ewen, Stanlqr G., 1st Lieut.. Casual D. R. C

Pairfax, N. Cf., 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.

Pearu, Richard L., 1st Lieut., 115th Inf.

Prost, George N., Captain, Casual D. R. C.

Gale, Prank W., Captain, Casual D. R. C.

George, Clayborne. 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Goldmg, Joseph Wm., Captain, Casual D. R. C

Goodloe, Nathan O., 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.

Grady, Wm. T., 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.

Grant, Percy S., Captain, 368th Inf.

Gray, Thornton H., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Green, Walter, Captain, 368th Inf.

Haines, Harlan E., 1st Lieut., Casual D. R. C»

Hancock, Prank A., Major, 115th Inf.

Harris, E. H., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Harden, Grover, 1st Lieut., 36Sth Inf.

Harris, W. A., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Harris, 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Hatch, Chas. H. Y., 1st Lieut., Casual D. R. C.

Hawkms, Lawrence, 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.

Hayson, M. C, 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Henderson, Crispus, 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Henderson, D. J., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Heslip, Jesse, 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Hill, Danid G., 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.

Hume, H. Ross, 1st Lieut., Casual Chaplain.

Hunt, John R., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Hutchms, Ralph, Captain, 115th Inf.

, ackson, Wm. P., Colonel, 368th Inf.

, bhnson, Hillery W., 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.

ohnson, Robert, 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.

bhnson, Robert E., 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.

ohnston, Ewart, 1st Lieut., Ha. 58th Inf. Brig,
.ones, James W., Captain, 368th Inf.

ones, Paul W., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

^emts. Will, 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.
Killian, Augustus Ray, Captain, Casual D. R. C
Eincaia, C. J., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.
Knight, L. E., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.
Soger, L. G., 1st Lieut, 368th Inf.
Lambert, Richard M., 1st Lieut., 115th Inf.
Lande, Peter P., 1st Lieut., Casual D. R. C
Landry, P. O., 1st Lieut., Casual D. R. C.
Landstreet, Robert S., 1st Lieut., 115th Inf.
Lawing, Ernest O., Major, Casual D. R. C
Lawrence. J. S., Major, 368th Inf.
Laws, Robert W., 1st Lieut., 115th Inf.
Lee, George W., 2nd Lieut, 368th Inf.
Lee, J. E., 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.
Le Granche, Jean, 1st Lieut., Hqrs. 58th Inf. Brig.
Leonard, John E., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.
Lewis, Wm. P., Jr., 2nd Lieut., 115th Inf.
Long, Howard W., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

TRIP V (ConHnued)

Lomack. James B., 1st Lieut, 368th Inf.

Lowdenback, B. B., 1st Lieut, Casual D. R. C.

Lowry, Haywood E., 2nd Lieut., 116th Inf.

Love, Eager A., 1st Lieut., Chaplain, 368th Inl

Ludwig, Howard R., 1st Lieut., Casual D. R. C.

McAden, Mosby B., 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.

McCauley, C. Otis, 1st Lieut., 115th Inf.

McConnaha, Earle Poster, 1st Lieut., Casual ChaplanL

McCoy, Hogh, 1st Lieut, 116th Inf.

McCnmmon, M. A., Captain^ 368th Inf.

McGuire, James Wm., Captam, Casual D. R. C

Mclnt3rre, Philip C. 1st Lieut, 115th Inf.

McReynolds, Albert, 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Mapes, W. S., Lieut Col., 368th Inf.

Mafchbanks, M. W., Captain, 368th Inf.

Marshall, Cyrus W., 2nd Lieut, 368th Inf.

Martin, tos^h H., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Mauer, A. M., 1st Lieut., Casual D. R. C

Mehlinger, Louis R., Captain, 368th Inf.

Mellon, Prank C, 1st Lieut, 115th Inf.

Middleton, Louis, 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Mikulas, George W., 1st Lieut, Casual D. R. C

MunselL^Marcus MiUs, 1st Lieut., Hqrs. 58th Inf. Brig.

Nevils, E. M., Major, Hqrs. 58th Inf. Brig.

O'Neill, Wm., 1st Lieut, Casual D. R. C.

Parramore, Thos. H., Major, Casual Q. M. C. N. A.

Payne, Herbert A., 1st Lieut., 115th Inf.

Pearsey, Hale H., 1st Lieut, Casual D. R. C.

Peeks, Wm. D., Captain, 368th Inf.

Peet, Wm. W., 1st Lieut., Casual D. R. C.

Philler, Richard M., Captain, 368th Inf.

Pinkston, J. C, 1st Lieut, 368th Inf.

Plummer, Perry H., Captain, Casual D. R. C

PonderJ. M., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Pope, Wm. R., Major, 368th Inf.

PowcOl, James C, 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Queen, H. D., Captain, 368th Inf.

Queen, Richard D., 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.

Quivers, Harold, 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Kapp, jWome A., 1st Lieut., Casual D. R. C

Reese, Wm., 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf. ^

Reyes, Adolph, 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.

Reynolds. Elijah, Captain, 368th Inf.

Rice, Buford A., 1st Lieut, Casual D. R. C

Richardson, D. J., 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.

Richardson, H. D., 1st Lieut, 368th Inf.

Rideley, Chas. R., Captain, 368th Inf.

Robb, Henry P., Captain, 115th Inf.

Robbtns, Ernest A., Jr., Major, JHqs. 58th Inf. Brig.

Roberts, Thos. L., 1st Lieut, Casual Chaplain.

Robertson, Edward, 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.

Robertson, Thomas D., 2nd Lieut., 115th Inf.

Robinson, P. L., 1st Lieut, 368th Inf.

Roper, Roscoe, 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.

Rosenfeld, Merrill, 2nd Lieut., 115th Inf.

Ross, Glen R., 1st Lieut., Casual D. R. C.

Ruhl, HEury C, Captain, 115th Inf.

Sanders, Chester, Captain, 368th Inf.

Sandbridee, Clifford, Captain, 368th Inf.

Savov, walker L., 2nd Lieut, 368th Inf.

Scanlon, Walter R., 1st Lieut., Casual D JL C

Scott, James E., 2nd Lieut, 368th Inf.

Scott, W. W., 2nd Lieut, 368th Inf.

Sewell, S. R., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Shonfield, Leo, 1st Lieut., Casual D. R. C.

Simmons, Richard, Captain, 368th Inf.

Simmcms, Wm. E., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Smith, Daniel, Captain, 368th Inf.

Smith, Enos B., 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.

Smith, Oscar H., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Smithers, Henry L., 2nd Lieut., 115th Ifif: ^

Sommers, Roy S., 1st Lieut, Casual D. R. C. O

Stafford, L. A., Captain, 368th Inf.

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TBIP V (ConUnued)

Stanton, James C, 1st Lieut., Casual D. R. C.
Starts, Chas. W., Captain, Has. 58th Inf. Brig.
Steele, Percy HL 1st Lieut., 3o8th Inf.
Steiner, James G.. 1st Lieut., Casual D. R. C.
Sullivan, Edmund P., 1st Lieut., Casual D. R. C
Tanner, Smith C, Captain, Casual D. R. C.
Thomas, Robert, Captain, 368th Inf.
Thomas, V. B., 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.
Throckmorton, John £., 2nd Lieut., 115th Inf.
Trigg, J. A., Captain, 368th M.
VanHom, John D., 1st Lieut., Casual Chaplain.
Wagner, Chas. R., Captain, Casual D. R. C.
Walbrachter, Walter, 2nd Lieut., 115th Inf.
Warthen, Nathan R., 2nd Lieut., 115th Inf.
Washburn, Cecil D.» Ist lieut., Casual D. R. C.

TRIP V (COfUMMM^

Webb, W. T., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Wheeler, Harry, 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Whittico, M., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Williams, James B., Ist Lieut., 368th Inf.

Williams, J. H., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Williams, K. A., Captain, 368th Inf.

Williams, Raymond H., Captain, Casual D. R. C.

Wimbish, H. H.. 2nd Lieut., 368th Inf.

Wrightjames £., 1st Lieut., Casual D. R. C

Wylie, Wm. B., 1st Lieut., 115th Inf.

Young, C. G., 1st Lieut., 368th Inf.

Patterson, R. C, Jr., Captain, Casual Al Trans.

Davis, Michal J., 2nd Lieut., Casual 35th Division.

Bloomquist, G. £., 2nd Lieut., Casual 19th, 35th £ng.

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JULY AUTOMATIC REPLACEMENT DRAFT, mFAKTRT
COMPAIVT a.

Martin, Wm. P., 2nd Lieut.
Plaister, Richard M., 2nd Lieut.

CASUALS

Bailey, Pearce, Colonel, N. G. N. A.

Keith, Soudinot, Major, J. A. G. R. C.

licyd, Stacy B., Major, G. A. G. R. C.

Jofain, Jv Carty, Colonel, Sig. Corps.

Adams, George Henry, Captain, Q. M. C. N. A.

Crosby, Chas. C, Captain, M. R. C.

Dishong, Gustave Wm., Captain, M. R. C.

Beale, Francis P., 1st Lieut., Eng. N. A.

Brenn, Chas. Earle, 1st Lieut., Med. Corps, U. S. A«

Campbdl, Joseph L.. 1st Lieut., San. Corps, N. A.

Doolmg, rienry C, 1st Lieut., M. C, U. S. A.

Durrett, Wm. B., 1st Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.

Hackett, Lawrence M., 1st Lieut., M. R. C.

Kionig, Louis N., Jr., 1st Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.

McCormack, Noble D., 1st Lieut., Med. Corps, U. S. A.

McParland, Wm. P., Ist Lieut., A. S. S. C. Observer, U. S. A.

Mills, John Kane, 1st Lieut., A. S. S. R. C, MiL Aero.

O'Brien, Joseph P., 1st Lieut., M. R. C.

PiUsbury, Curtis D., Ist Lieut., M. C, U. S. A.

Prichard, Jesse R., 1st Lieut., M. R. C.

Yoho, Chas. E., 1st Lieut., M. C, U. S. A.

Alexander, Park J., 2nd Lieut., C. A. C. N. A.

Allan, Thos. H., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.

Bainberger, Chas. A., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C

Beindorff, Robt. W., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.

Brown, Clarence W., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.

Buchnin, Henry C, Jr., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.

Chapman, Lawrence £)., 2nd Lieut., C. A. R. C.

Chnstenson, Elmer H., 2nd Lieut., C. A. R. C.

Clerc, Jules A., 2nd Lieut., Corps of Interpreters, N. A.

Cooper, Wm. E., 2nd Lieut., C. A. R. C.

Cowan, John, 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.

Cunningham, George R., 2nd Lieut., C. A. R. C.

Diggs, Edward S., 2nd Lieut., C. A. R. C.

Donnelly, Russell, 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.

Douglas, Orah C, 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.

Dow, Harrell, 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.

Dunlap, Harry V., 2nd Lieut., E. R. C, 47th Eng.

Dunlop, Arthur C, 2nd Lieut., C. A. R. C.

Dyckman, Richard P., 2nd Lieut., C. A. R. C.

Eaton, Irving, 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.

Eaton, Leland W., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.

Estes, Carleton C. 2nd Lieut., C. A. R. C.

Flowers, Monteville D., 2nd Lieut., C. A. R. C.

Prances, George W., 2nd Lieut., E. R. C, 63rd Eng.

Giles, Raymond B., 2nd Lieut., C. A. R. C.

CASUALS {Continued)

Goldsmith, Reginald M., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R« C
Gramlich, Alois T., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C
Greene, Jo8g>h W., 2nd lieut., C. A. R. C.
Gronna, Arthur J., 2nd Lieut., C. A. R. C.
Heath, Lawrence S., 2nd Lieut., C. A. R. C.
Hoffman, Wilmer, 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C
Homer, Sydney H., Q. M. C. N. A.
, ames, Herbert H., 2nd Lieut., C. A. R. C
, ohnson, Byron T., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C
, ohnson, Harold M., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C
ohnson, S. B., Jr., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C
Kemper, James M., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.
Keser, Prank L., 2nd Lieut., Q. M. C. N. A.
Kirby, Harley B., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C
Kritter, Julius H., 2nd Lieut., C. A. R. C
Lasherjohn H., 2nd Lieut., C. A, N. A.
LaiT^ Chas. O., 2nd Lieut., C. A. R. C.
Lewis, Robert H., 2nd Lieut., C. A. N. A.
Lvnch, John A., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.
MacGr^gor,. Bennett C, 2nd Lieut., C. A, R. C
McCann, Michael, 2nd Lieut., Q. M. C. N. A.
McClushion, James R., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C
McDaniel, David P., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C
McPedy, Joseph, 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.
Madison, Clinton R., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C
Mann, Walter L., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.
Manson, Joel L^., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.
Miller, Robert B., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.
Nolan, Edward J., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C
Nugent, Daniel C, Jr., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C
Page, Chas. M., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.
Pumpurs, Arthur J.. 2nd Lieut., C. A. N. A.
Schroeder, Carl P. A., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.
Sexton, Roy L., 2nd Lieut., C. A. N. A.
Taylor, Stanley M., 2nd Lieut., Q. M. C. N. A.
VandersalL Leonard W., 2nd Lieut., A. S. S. R. C.
Wardrop, tames R., 2nd Lieut., C. A. N. A.
Harmon, Chas. M., 1st Lieut., M. R. C, Amb. Co. 25, 5th San Tr.
Newton, James R., 1st Lieut., BW. Co. 309.
Davidson, Wm. P., 2nd Lieut., Bky. Co. 309.

DIVISION HEADQUARTERS, 36^1 DIVISION, N. G.

Smith, Wm. R., Major General, Div. Hqrs.
Kuznik^oseph D., Lieut. Colonel, Div. nqrs.
Scott, Wm. R., Major.
Upham, John S., Niajor,
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Bolend, Floyd, Major.
Wren, Clark C, Major.
McDowell, James R., Major.

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DIVISION HEADQUARTERS, 36^1 DIVISION, N. G.

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Proctor, James H., Major.
Upshaw, Tazewell R., Captain.
Vaughan, Rufus G., Captain.
Clements, Peyton C., Captain.
Booth, Thomas O., Captain.
Tyler, Wm. H., Captam.
Bryan. Lewis R., Jr., Captain.
Canterbiuy, Claude, Captain.
Hymes, John E., Captain.
Acker, Walter J. R., 1st Lieut.
Millard, Chas. M., 1st Lieut.
Cabeen, Walter E., 1st Lieut.
Todd, Dana L., 1st Lieut.
Fetter, Lawrence H., 1st Lieut.
Kahn, David E., 1st Lieut.
McMillan, Harold L., 1st Lieut.

Shaw, George H., 1st Lieut.. Div. Brt. Hgrs. Mil. M. 49th Can.
L^h, Arthur A., 1st Lieut., Div. Brt. Hqrs. Mil. M. Chesshire

Reg.
Campbell, James A., 1st Lieut., Div. Brt. Hqrs. Mil. M. Roy.

Sussex Reg.
Harosteguy, Chas., 1st Lieut., Div. Pr. Hqrs. Mil. M.
White, Samuel P., Jr., 2nd Lieut.
Hodson, Prederick W., 2nd Lieut.
Maher, Edward N., 2nd Lieut.
Kelly, Leroy C, 2nd Lieut.
Coppinger, Lucien B., 2nd Lieut.
Judd, Roland D., 2nd Lieut.
Kempski, Pelix A., 2nd Lieut.
Isham, Carl W., 2nd Lieut.
Marshall, Raymond L., 2nd Lieut.
Jackson, Pred E., 2nd Lieut., A. P. C.
St. John, Ralph R., 2nd Lieut., A. P. C.
Thompson, Ross V., 2nd Lieut., A. P. C.
Homan, Wm. K., 2nd Lieut., A. P. C.

DIVISION HEADQUARTERS TROOP, 3(^1 DIVISION.

Davis, Wayne B., Captain.
McCampbell, Robert P., 1st Lieut.
Martin, Prank C, 2nd Lieut.
Ross, Wm., 2nd Lieut.

HEADQUARTERS 73nd INFANTRT BRIGADE,
36th DIVISION.
Hulen, John A., Brig. Gen.
Matthews, Dallas J., Major.
Bringhurst, Geo. R., Jr., 1st Lieut.
Litteer, Earl J., 1st Lieut.
Elbert, Qyde M., 1st Lieut.
Kielsmeier, Samuel G., 2nd Lieut., V. R. C.

REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS, i44tfa INFANTRY.
36th DIVISION.

, ColoneL

Banister, Neill H., Captain.
Paxton, Orson E., Captain.

HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, I44tfa INFANTRY.

Irwin, Prank L., Captain.
Schultze, Otto C., 1st Lieut.
Staffel, Pelix, 2nd Lieut.
Brown, John L., 2nd Lieut.
Laning, Elmer E., 2nd Lieut.

DET. MEDICAL. DEPARTMENT, Z44tli INFANTRY.

Landry, Arthur B., Major.
Skinner, George C, Captain.
Chapman, Wm. E., Captain.

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Crutcher, Albert B., Captain.
Halsley, Henry A., 1st Lieut.
Culbertson, Wm. P., 1st Lieut.
Hines, Chas. P., 1st Lieut.
Paige, Wendell H., 1st Lieut.
Nelson, Alex Alfred, 1st Lieut.
Venable, Douglas R., 1st Lieut.
Dunn, James Ira, 1st Lieut.

SUPPLY COMPANY, 144th INFANTRY.

Roper, Roscoe Y., Captain.
Qgbum, Prank L., 1st Lieut.
Joyce, LesUe W., 1st Lieut.
Nash, John P., 2nd Lieut.

MACHINE GUN COMPANY, 144^1 INFANTRY.

Carmichael, Horace H., Captain.
ShiddeU, Edward B., 1st Lieut.
Radey, Harvey M., 2nd Lieut.
Page, Clem A., 2nd Lieut.

BATTALION HEADQUARTERS, ist BATTAUON.
I44tii INFANTRY. '

Hill, Lloyd E., Major.
Boyle, Lewis P., 2nd Lieut.

COMPANY A, i44t]i INFANTRY.

Henderson, Harry M., Captain.
McGowan, Grover C, 1st Lieut.
Hanchey, Wilmer D., 2nd Lieut.
Shankle, George C, 2nd Lieut.

COMPANY B.

Blackshear, Wm. R., Captain.
Hambrick, Emmett R., 1st Lieut.
Wakefield, Maunsell C, 1st Lieut.

COMPANY C.

Menezes, Harry E., 1st Lieut.
Neyland, Mayo W., 1st Lieut.
Wilson, Chas. S., 2nd Lieut.
Coan, Barlett E., 2nd Lieut.

COMPANY D.

Harrison, Sidney M., Captain.
Kveton, Patrick H., 1st Lieut.
Stubblefield, John W., 1st Lieut.
Levy, Leo Maurice, 2nd Lieut.
Wright, Wm. Ben, 2nd Lieut.
Nolen, Chas. W., 2nd Lieut.

HEADQUARTERS and BATTALION, i44tfa INFANIRY.
36th DIVISION. '

Sproule, Ira P., 1st Lieut.
Snider, Emmitt E., 2nd Lieut.

COMPANY E, i44tii INFANTRY.

Purlow, Prederick L., Captain.
Sanders, Marvin D., Ist Lieut.
Hughes, Maurice H., 1st Lieut.
Wairmund, Henry C, 2nd Liei^Jgitized by
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COMPAIVY F.

Chapman, Leicester C, Captain.
Lucas, Tully B.. 1st Lieut.
Sadler, Chester C, Ist Lieut.
Burghard, Herman C, 2nd Lieut.

COMPAIVT G.

Crowdus, Earl Z., Captain.
Elliott, Wellwood C, 1st Lieut.
Berry, Louis H., 1st Lieut.
Brigham, James S., 2nd Lieut.

COMPAIVTH.

Brown, Carl C, 1st Lieut.
McGee, Wm. M., 1st Lieut.
Perdue, Nelson, 1st Lieut.
Punkhouser, Albert C, 2nd Lieut.
Carlton, Howard C, 2nd Lieut.

HEADQUARTERS 3rd BATTALION.

Brackenridge, John A., Major.
Cuneron, Wm. P., 1st Lieut.
Cermack, Glen S., 2nd Lieut.

COMPANT L

Sears, Claudius W., Captain.
Kelley, Roy, 1st Lieut.
Runnels, djEirland D., 1st Lieut.
Lehane, John P., Jr., 1st Lieut.
Smythe, Ben Lee, 2nd Lieut.
McNeil, Clyde A., 2nd Lieut.

COMPANT K. '

Youngblood, Elzy O., Captain.
Hill, George R., 1st Lieut.
Albright, Paul H., 1st Ueut.
Blaha, John J., 1st Ueut.
Betters, Sam V., 2nd Ueut.
Grant, \^cent J., 2nd Ueut.

COMPANTL.

Tyson, John T., Captain.
Bradley, Durwood H., 1st Lieut.
Bowmer, George D., 1st Ueut.
Hutchinson, Greorge A., 2nd Lieut.

COMPAKT IL

Biggers, Chester A., Captain.
Davis, Chas. K., 1st Ueut.
Webb, Lyndon P., 1st Lieut.
W&itley, Emory P., 1st Lieut.
Whitlock, James P., 2nd Ueut.

HEADQUARTERS SECTION, 11 ztii SANTIART TROOP,
36th DIVISION.

O'Reilly, John J., Ueut. ColoneL
Helin, Hugh M., Captain.

HEADQUARTERS AMBULANCE SECTION.

Lockwood, Thomas S., Captain.

AMBULANCE COMPANT 141. '

Murphy, Paul C, 1st Lieut.
Barnes, Herbert T., 1st Lieut.
Converse, George L., 1st Lieut.
Englerth, Bennie L., 1st Ueut.

FIELD HOSPITAL HEADQUARTERS.

Busby, Wm. E., Captain.
Shdton, Horace H., Captain.

AMBULANCE COMPANT 244.

Graham, Stephen H., Captain.
Horn, Archie S., 1st Ueut.
Baker, Lester W., 1st Lieut.
Currie, Reese P., 1st Lieut.
Newlove, John W., 1st Lieut.

AMBULANCE COMPANT 243.

Reed, Howard L., Cai>tain.
Elvis, Edgar B., 1st Lieut.
George, Abel B., 1st Lieut.
Cooper, James P., 1st Lieut.
Collms, Jos^h, 1st Lieut.
Wolford, Robert B., 1st Ueut.

AMBULANCE COMPANT 143.

Bruce, Byron S., Captain.
Howard, Wm. H., Captain.
Movey, George M., 1st Ueut.
Conner, Cicero J., 1st Ueut.

FIELD HOSPITAL 141.

McCamant, Thomas J., Major.
Aleshire, John L., 1st Lieut.
Rose, John T., 1st Ueut.
Standefer, Pred W., 1st Lieut.
Austin, Carleton B., 1st Ueut.

FIELD HOSPITAL 143.

Davis, Bradley B., 1st Ueut.
Dameron, James H., 1st Ueut.
White, Edward, 1st Ueut.
Atchison, Cadwallader, 1st Ueut.

FIELD HOSPITAL X43«

Tones, Everett, Major.
Young, Andrew M., 1st Lieut.
McDonald, Clarence R., 1st Ueut.
Brown, Wm. P., 1st Lieut.
Turner, John W., Major.
Francisco, Howard M., 1st Ueut.

FIELD HOSPITAL 144.

Bedford, Edgar W., Captain.
Colebaugh, Chas. W., Captain.
Carpenter, Jacob C, 1st Lieut.
Drace, Claude W., 1st Ueut.
Brink, Harlan W., Captain.

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ADDITIONAL CASUALS.

Jayne, Elta H., Lieut. Colonel, I. N. G., 142nd Inf.,
Taylor, Hohnan, Lieut. Colonel, I. N. G., 143d Inf.
Roberts, Oscar E., Lieut. Colonel, F. A. N. G., 144th Inf.

M. R. 8.
Green, Wm. A., Major, F. A. N. G., 133rd P. A.
King, Frank B., Major, E. N. G., 111th Engr.
Mutchings, Edwin G., Major, I. N. G., 141st Inf. M. R. S.
Wright, Benjamin, Major, I. N. G., 141st Inf.
Owsley, Alvin M., Major, I. N. G.. 142nd Inf. 1
Goodman, Joe T., Major, I. N. G., 143rd Inf. T p
MulUcan, Clark M., Major, I. N. G., 144th Inf. ^ "^^
Sanguinet, Eugene, Major, F. A. N. G., 131st F. A.

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ADDrnONAL CASUALS (Candnued)

12 Grudgmgton, H. M., Major, P. A. N. G., 132nd P. A. M.

R S.

13 BondK, Victor, Maw, M. C. N. G., 111th San. Tr.

14 WHaoa, Homer T., Maior, M. C. N. G., 111th San. Tr.

15 Andrews, Bdmund R., Major, S. C. N. S. A. 1 1 1th Sig. Bn.

16 McLain, Raymond, Captain, Inf. N. G.

17 Ogdcn, Ira C., Captain, I. N. G., 141st Inf.

18 Bloor, Bertram H., Captain, I. N. G., 142nd Inf.

19 Wynne, Prank A., Captain, Inf. N. G., 132nd Mg. Bn.

20 Stakes, Douglas, Captain, I. N. G., 143rd Inf.

21 Horton, HaU C« Captain, I. N. G., 144th Inf.

22 Duff, Charles, Captain, Inf. N. G., 133rd Mg. Bn.

23 Reed, Scott, Captain, P. A. N. G., 61st P. A. Big. Hq.

24 Whiteaker, Robert, Captain, P. A. N. G., 132nd P. A.

25 McCoUum, Wm. B., Captain, P. A. N. G., 132nd P. A.

26 Pblk, George W., Captam, P. A. N. G., 132nd P. A.

27 Moon, Lotus, Captam, E. N. G., 111th Eng.

28 Hord, Harry C, Captain, E. N. G., 111th Eng.

29 Adams, John W., Captain, M. R. C, 111th San. Tr.

30 Phdps, Raymond, Captain. P. A. N. G., 131st P. A.

31 Lanang, Dudley K., Captam, P. A. N. G., 131st P. A.

32 CarleTRobert L., 1st Lieut., Inf. N. G., 131st Mg. Bn.

33 Morley, John L., 1st Lieut, I. N. G., 141st Inf.

34 Paulk, Robert L., 1st Lieut., I. N. G., Ulst Inf.

35 Moragne, Henri, Ist Lieut., I. N. G., Ulst Inf.

36 RusseU, Oliver W., 1st Ueut., I. N. G., Ulst Inf.

37 Garwood, Calvin B., 1st Ueut., I. N. G., Ulst Inf.

38 Pidd, Robert D., Ist Lieut., I. N. G., U2nd Inf.

39 Barnard, James H., 1st Lieut., I. N. G., 142nd Inf.

40 Luccy, Wm. E., 1st Lieut., M. C. N. G., Ulth S. T.

41 Hanner, Carter C, 1st Lieut., I. N. G., 142nd Inf.

42 Thompson, Geo. O., 1st Lieut., I. N. G., 142nd Inf.

43 Davis, Bert H., 1st Lieut., I. N. G., U2nd Inf.

44 Harris, Van Buren, 1st Lieut., Inf. N. G., 132nd Mg. Bn.

45 Walter, Martin B., 1st Lieut., I. N. G., 143rd Inf.

46 Creis^ton, Maurice, 1st Lieut., I. N. G., 143rd Inf.

47 William, PhilKp P., 1st Lieut., I. N. G., 143rd Inf.

48 Boyd, Thomas M., Ut Lieut., I. N. G., 143rd Inf.

49 Stoker, Arthur A., 1st Lieut., I. N. G., 143rd Inf.

50 Burt, Loraine M., 1st Lieut., I. N. G., 144th Inf.

51 Homer, Bernard L, 1st Lieut., I. N. G., 144th Inf.

52 Taylor, Norman B., 1st Lieut., I. N. G., 144th Inf.

53 Benson, Walter B., 1st Lieut., I. N. G., 144th Inf.

54 Stiles, Cedl £., 1st Lieut., I. N. G., 144th Inf.

55 Groginski, Philip, 1st Lieut., I. N. G., 144th Inf.

56 Whittier, Leon A., Irt Lieut., 133rd Mg. Bn.

57 Weil, Nash S., 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G., 61st P. A., Big. Hq.

58 Thompson, DonaM R., 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G., 61st P. A.

Big. Hq.

59 Sutton, Henry C, 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G., 1 1 1th Tr. M. Bat

60 Naylor, Dowell, 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G., 131st P. A.

61 Robinson, Ralph W., 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G., 131st P. A.

62 Wallace, James V., 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G., 131st P. A.

63 Howard, Granville G., 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G., 131st P. A.

64 Brown, Paul H., 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G« Ulst P. A.

65 Houston, Tom S., 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G., Ulst P. A.

66 Campbell, Robert P., 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G., Ulst P. A.

67 Hall, George R., 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G. , Ulst P. A.

68 Lawson, Cadmus K., 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G., 132nd P. A.

69 Parker, John C. B., 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G., 132nd P. A.

70 Gleason, Phillip T., Ist Lieut., P. A. N. G., U2nd P. A.

71 Weinert, Rudolph A., 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G., 132nd P. A.

72 George, Leslie G., 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G., 132nd P. A.

73 Richardson, Prancis, 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G., 133rd P. A.

ADDmONAL CASUALS (OmUnuei)

74 Whitfield, Victor C, 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G., U3rd P. A.

75 Moyer, Paul S., 1st Lieut, P. A. N. G., U3rd F. A.

76 Colquitt, Oscar B., 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G., 133rd P. A.

77 Libb^, Wilbur P., 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G., U3rd P. A.

78 Lewis, Hobert S., 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G., 133rd P. A.

79 Thatchter, Wilbur C, 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G., 133id F. A.

80 Westcourt, Frederick, 1st Lieut., I. N. G., 144th Inf.

81 Swearingen, Patrick, 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G., U2nd P. A.

82 King, Herbert C, 1st Lieut.. P. A. N. G., 133id P. A.

83 Tetrick, Charles M., 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G., 133rd F. A.

84 Woods, Le Grande J., 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G., 133rd F. A.

85 Sanbcrg, Paul A., 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G., 133rd P. A.

86 Coleman, Tom L., 1st Lieut., E. N. G., 111th Eng.

87 Carruthers, Robert, 1st Lieut., E. N. G., 111th Eng.

88 Clowe, Charles E., 1st Lieut., E. N. G., 111th Eng.

89 CaldweU, Willard J., 1st Lieut., M. R. C, Ulth San. Tr.

90 Crawford, Wm. H., 1st Lieut., M. R. C, 111th San. -Tr.

91 Allyn, Walter H., 1st Lieut., M. R. C, Ulth San. Tr.

92 Austin, Charles P., 1st Lieut., M. C. N. G., Ulth San. Tr.

93 Milton, Solon, 1st Lieut., M. C. N. G., Ulth San. Tr.

94 Mraz. John Z., 1st Lieut., M. C. N. G., Ulth San. Tr.

95 Morrison, Mark S., 1st Lieut., P. A. N. G., 132nd P. A.

96 Carlock, Robert L., Captain, P. A. N. G., 132nd P. A.

97 Sale, Jesse C, 2nd Lieut., Inf. N. G., Ulst Mg. Bn.

98 Piatt, Robert R„ 2nd Lieut., Inf. N. G., Ulst Mg. Bn.

99 Dietrick, Boyd f ., 2nd Lieut., I. N. G., 142nd Inf.

00 Hackney, David R., 2nd Ueut., I. N. G., Ulst Inf.

01 Taylor, Gaddys, 2nd Lieut.. I. N. G., Ulst Inf.

02 Barrow, Eugene E., 2nd Lieut., I. N. G., Ulst Inf.

03 Flynt, Elmo D« 2nd Lieut., I. N. G.. U2nd Inf.

04 Pulcher, John T« 2nd Lieut., I. N. G., 142nd Inf.

05 Herblin, James G., 2nd Lieut., I. N. G., 142nd Inf.

06 Henry, Julian L., 2nd Lieut.. I. N. G., 142nd Inf.

.07 Benjmian, H. Graban, 2nd Lieut., Inf. N. G., 132nd Mg.Bn.

08 Smith, Jule R., 2nd Lieut., Inf. N. G., 132nd Mg. Bn.

09 Frame, K^ph O., 2nd Ueut., Inf. N. G., U2nd Mg. Bn.

10 McGraw, Wm., 2nd Lieut., Inf. N. G., 132nd Mg. Bn.
U Williams, Webber B., 2nd Lieut., I. N. G., U3rd Inf.

12 Dawson, Harry E., 2nd Ueut., I. N. G., 143rd Inf.

13 Sears, George D., 2nd Ueut., I. N. G., 143rd Inf.

14 Terry, Charles L« 2nd Lieut., I. N. G., 143rd Inf.

15 Reynolds, Leon K., 2nd Lieut., I. N. G., 144th Inf.

16 Kent, Julian J., 2nd Lieut., I. N. G., 144th Inf.

17 Whitefidd, Houston, 2nd Lieut., Inf. N. G., 133rd Mg. Bn.

18 Pugh, Lawrence G., 2nd Lieut., Inf. N. G., 133rd Mg. Bn.

19 Sharp, Walter B., 2nd Lieut., Inf. N. G., 133rd Mg. Bn.

20 Watson, Arthur C, 2nd Ueut., Inf. N. G., 133rd Mg. Bn.

21 MiUer, Jackson W., 2nd Lieut., P. A. N. G., Ulst P. A.

22 Tennison, Benjiman E., 2nd Ueut., P. A. N. G., Ulst P. A.

23 Bodtmgen, Leon J., 2nd Ueut., P. A. N. G., 131st P. A.

24 McCldan, Robert P., 2nd Ueut., P. A. N. G., 132nd P. A.

25 Atwell, Snyder, 2nd Lieut., P. A. N. G., 132nd P. A.

26 Leslie, Leland J., 2nd Ueut., P. A. N. G., 132nd P. A,

27 Conrad, Charles S., 2nd Ueut., P. A. N. G., 132nd P. A.

28 Maddison, Aurelius P., 2nd Lieut., P. A. N. G., 132nd P. A.

29 McMahon, Sebastian E., 2nd Lieut., F.A.N.G.. 132nd P. A.

30 O'Brien, Floyd. 2nd Lieut., P. A. N. G., 133rd F. A.

31 Bainbridge, Burt. 2nd Lieut., F. A. N. G., U3rd P. A.

32 Jamison, Orland L., 2nd Lieut., F. A. N. G., 133rd P. A.

33 Sheehan, Thomas A., 2nd Ueut., E. N. G., Ulth Eng.

34 Wann, Grady S., 2nd Ueut., E. N. G., Ulth Eng.

35 Vaughn, Victor, 2nd Lieut., E. N. G., Ulth Eng.

36 Clagett, Ewing, 2nd Lieut.. P. A. N. G., Ulst F. A.

37 Jennings, Walter S., 2nd Lieut., P. A. N. G., Ulst P. A.

Abbott, Earl M., 1st Lieut., 79th P. A.
Abbott, Jos. v., 1st Lieut. (Chap.), 8th P. A.
Ackley, Henry B., 2nd Lieut., 8th P. A.
Akers, Jos. A., 1st Ueut« 79th F. A.
Aldrich, Edward R., A. P. C, Casual Q. M. C
Allyn, Lester N., Ist Ueut., 19th M. G. Bn.

itOP Vn— Sailed August i8, 1918

TRIP vn {Continued)
Amory, John A., Captain, Casual C. W. S. ^<^

Andrews, James

Amspach, Paul P.

Archer, Isaac, 1st Lieut., 8th F.

ijaptain, ^.^asuai v^. w. o. g^-^ t

W., 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.,^ L^OOQ I C
>., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. STC. O

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Passengers Transported on the ^'George Washington^'

TRIP Vn {Continued)

Atwood, Han^d P.» 1st Lieut., 7th Amn. Tm.

Austin, Jason McV., Major, 8th F. A.

Averitt, Erwin L., Ist Lieut. (Chap), CasuaL

Badgley, Oliver K., Captain, Casual E. C.

Bailey, Richard O., Captain, Casual C. W. S.

Baker, Pryne, Captain, Casual Q. M. C.

Ballard, Fred C, 2nd Lieut., 19th M. G. Bn.

Bal^nger, Ellis C., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.

Bamett, Robt. M., 2nd Lieut., Casual P. A.

Bartlett, Le Roy, Lieut. Colonel, 7th Amn. Tm.

Beams, Douglas E., Captain, 39th Div. Hqrs.

Beaudry, Raymond N., 2nd Lieut., 7th Amn. Tm.

Bell, Ralph Emerson, 1st Lieut., 7th Amn. Tm.

Bellamy, Emmett H., 2nd Lieut., 7th Amn. Tm,

Bergman, Arthur J., 1st Lieut., Casual P. A.

Billings, WaU M., 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.

Boatright, Wm. G., 1st Lieut., 79th P. A.

Bonsae, Stephen, Major, Casual U. S. A.

Bowles, Pred, Major, 79th P. A.

Bowne, Wm. C, 1st Lieut., Casual Ord. Corps.

Boykin. Benton L., 2nd Lieut., 19th M. G. Bn.

Boyle, Maurice L., Captain, 10th P. Sig. Bn.

Branan, Josiah L., 1st Lieut., 7th Amn. Tm.

Brill, Clinton B. P., 2nd Lieut., 7th P. A. Brig. •

Brinkman, Paul P., Captain, 10th P. Sig. Bn.

Briscoe, N. Butler, Major, 79th P. A.

Brown, Charles D., Ist Lieut., 8th P. A.

Brown, Lawrence T., Ist Lieut., 79th P. A.

Brown, Wm. A., 2nd lieut., 79th P. A.

Buchanan, 2nd Lieut., 39th Div. Hqrs.

Bunn, Henry W., Lieut. Colonel, Caisual P. A.

Bumen, Ray, Captain, 79th P. A.

Calhown, John C, 1st Lieut., 79th P. A.

Campbell, John M., 1st Lieut., 7th Amn. Tm.

Canine, Ralph J., 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.

Carlan, Wilbur C, Captain., 8th P. A.

CarteTjLieut. Colonel, 39th Div. Hqrs.

Cash, W. Anda Vel, Captain, 10th P. sig. Bn.

Chartier, Emest T., Ist Lieut., 79th P. A.

Chase, Chevy, 2nd Lieut., 7th Amn. Tm.

Claflin, Wilham B., Captain, 39th Div. Hqrs.

Clements, James C, 1st Lieut., 19th M. G. Bn.

Cloward, Davis J., 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.

Cobb, Nicholas ft.. 1st Lieut., 39th Div. Hqrs.

Cole, Thomas A., 2nd Lieut., 7th Amn. Tm.

Coleman. Algemon S., 1st Lieut., 7th P. A. Brig.

Collins, Laurence W., Captain, 8th P. A.

Compton. Hubert C, Captain, 79th P. A.

Conery, John, 2nd Lieut., Casual Eng.

Cooper, John E., Captain, Casual E. C.

Copdand, John E., Captain, 7th Amn. Tm.

Corbin, Chfford Lee, Lieut. Colonel, 7th P. A. Brig.

Crane, Davis, 2nd Laeut., Casual Q. M. C.

Crouch, Albert N., 2nd Lieut., 7th Amn. Tm.

Cranston, Donald J., 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.

Crump, Edmund M., Captain, 79th P. A.

Crunden, Arthur C, 1st Lieut., 79th P. A.

Curdn, James G., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.

Cunningham, John, Lieut. (J. G.), Casual U. S. N. R. F.

Covell, Bradford S., 2nd Lieut., 19th M. G. Bn.

Daniels, Edward M., 1st Lieut., 79th P. A.

Davis, Isaac P., 2nd Lieut., 7th Amn. Tm.

Deitrich, Captain, 39th Div. Hqrs.

Dilley, Pred C, 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.

Dinsmore, Eugene C, 2nd Lieut., 8th P. A.

Dodd, Hany C, 2nd Lieut., 8th P. A.

Dolecek, Edward E., Ensign, Casual U. S. N. R. F.

Donohue, Matthew W., 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.

Douglas, James, 1st lieut., 39th Div. Hqrs.

Drummond, Wallace G., Captain, 8th P. A.

Dutcher, Harold W., 1st Lieut., 10th P. Sig. Bn.

Eglin, H. W. T., Major, 39th Div. Hqrs.

Elson, Harold A., 1st Ueut., 79th P. A.

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Swing, John N., 2nd Lieut., Casual San. Corps.
Palck, Waldcmar A., Captain, 79th P. A.
Paris, James E., 1st Lieut., 10th P. Sig. Bn.
Parmer, Prampton W., Captain, 8th P. A.
Perrand. Elwin S., 1st Lieut., 10th P. Sig. Bn.
Pidler, Leland W., 2nd Lieut., 79th P. A.
Pinnell, Edward J., 1st Ueut., 79th P. A.
Flanagan, Leon S., 2nd Lieut» 7th Amn. Tm.
Flock, Harry E., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.
Flood, Prank R., Captain, Casual C. W. S.
Porde, Edwin D., Captain, Casual E. C.
Pox, Buell K., 2nd Lieut., Casual P. A.
Franklin, Erskine A., Captain, Hq. Co. 79th P. A.
Praser, Harry C, 1st Lieut., (Chap.), M. D. 79th P. A.
Freedman, Mark A., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.
FriDass, Paul E., Ensign, Casual U. S. N. R. P.
Fuller, Leonard B., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.
Fulton, Richard W., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.
Grandolfo, Melvin J., Ist lieut., 7th Amn. Tm.
Garrett, John H., Lieut., Casual U. S. N. R. P.
Gavett, Weston, 1st Lieut., Casual San. Corps.
Godfrey, Wm. S., Captain, Casual C. W. S.
Cover, Robb, Ensign, Casual U. S. N. R. P.
Grady, Henry L., 2nd Lieut., Casual P. A.
Gray, Irwin D., 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C
GremiUion, H. S., 2nd Lieut., 39th Div. Hqn.
Guin, Herbert L., 2nd Lieut, 79th P. A.
Hadesty, John W., 2nd Lieut, 79th P. A.
Hahn, Ralph W., 1st Ueut, 8th P. A.
Hall, Harrison, Colonel, 8th P. A.
Hall, Uoyd T., 1st Ueut, 7th Amn. Tm.
Harrison* Thomas B., 1st Ueut, 7th Amji. Tm.
Hastings, Pred'k L., Ist Ueut, Casual San. Corps.
Hawley, Herbert, 2nd Ueut, Casual A. S. S. C
Heatherington, Ralph, 1st Ueut, 8th P. A.
Henderson, Carl W., 1st Ueut. 79th P. A.
Hepner, John P., 1st Ueut, 8th P. A.
Hill, Charles S., 2nd Ueut., 79th P. A.
Hirsch, Gustav, Major, 10th P. Sig. Bn. Hqrs.
Hodges. Henry C, Jr., Major General, 39th Div. Hqcs.
Hollander, Herman C, Captain, 39th Div. Hqrs.
Horger, Charles A., 1st Ueut., 79th P. A.
Hom, Tieman N., Brig. General, 79th P. A. Brig.
Hotaling, Harry D., 2nd Ueut, Casual A. S. S. C
Howe, Lawrence. Captain, Casual C. W. S.
Howell, Robert L., 1st Lieut, 19th M. G. Bn.
Hunter, Henry M., 2nd Lieut., Casual C. W. S.
Husbands, Samuel H., 1st Lieut., 79th P. A.
Ireland, Mark L., Ueut. Colonel, Casual I. M. C
^enkins, John M., Jr., Captain, 7th P. A. Brig.

enks, Henry L^2nd Lieut, Casual A. S. & C.

bhnson, Clare T., 2nd Ueut., Casual A. S. S. C
Johnson, Gilbert J., 2nd Lieut, 79th P. A.
^ ohnson, Lutz, 1st Lieut, 7th Amn. Tm.
^ ohnson, Miley K., 1st Ueut., 39th Div. Hqxs.
^ bhnston, Edgar G., 2nd Ueut, Casual P. A.
' ones, Peter B., Captain, 7th Amn. Tm.

Cennedy, Belton O., Major, 8th P. A.
Kennedy, Wm. E., Casual A. S. S. C.
Kessler, Lawrence W., Captain, Casual I. M. C
Kiley, fames E., 2nd Ueut., Casual A. S. S. C
King, Joseph C, Major, 79th P. A.
Kirkendall, Ed. T.. 1st Lieut., 7th P. A. Brig.
Kirschner, Isadore M., 1st Lieut, 79th P. A.
Kitchens, Wade, Captain, 39th EHv. Hqrs.
Kleinhen, Walter G., A. P. C, Casual A. G. O.
Koch, Carl H., 2nd Lieut., 29th P. A.
Krumbhaar, Chas. H., Jr., Captain, Casual C. W. a
Kuschke, Albert R., 1st Lieut., 79th P. A. ^

Lambert, Marion L. J., 1st Lieut., Casual OiW.B\r^cs I O
Langland, OUver A., 1st Lieut, M. G. Bm Vr^UL^S^ W^
Law, Hugo B., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.
Lawrence, Henry D., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C

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TRIP Vn {Continued)

Leech, James H., 2nd Lieut., 7th Amn. Tm.
Levey, Sidney P., 1st Lieut., 79th P. A.
LiU, Harboro L, 1st Lieut., 39th Div. Hqrs.
Lindon, Patrick C, 1st Lieut., Casual £. C
Livermore, Harris, Captain, Casual C. W. S.
Log^n, Walter S., 1st Lieut., Casual C. W. a
Long, John P., Jr., A. P. C, Casual A. G.
Longino, Hinton P., 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.
McAleer, Chas. T., 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.
McCall, Geo. T., 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C
McCaw, William W., 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.
McCoy, Dell H., 1st Lieut., Casual P. A.
McCreary, Melvin L., 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.
McDermott, Michael J., Ensign, Casual U. S. N. R. P.
McDonald, Donald, 2nd Lieut., M. Bn.— 7th Amn. Tm.
McElgin, Hugh J. B., Lieut. Colonel, 8th P. A.
McKee, Hiram K., Captain, Casual £. C.
McMinn, William E., Captain, 7th Amn. Tm.
McMurtrey, Marvin S., 1st Lieut., 7th Amn. Tm,
McNary, James P., 1st Lieut., Casual Chaplain.
MacDonald, Paul R., 2nd Lieut., 79th P. A.
MacVean, D. Malcohn, A. P. C. Casual Q. M. C.
Major, Arthur L., 1st Lieut., 79th P. A.
Manahan, John, 2nd Lieut., M. O. R. S. — 7th Amn. Tm.
Martin, Charles P., Lieut. Colonel, Casual Cavalry.
Martin, Thomas L., Captain, 19th M. G. Bn.
Martz, Joseph A., 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.
Matthews, Joe G., 2nd Lieut, 8th P. A.
Melican, George D., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C
Miller, Pred W., 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.
Miller, RoUa W., Captain, Casual C. W. S.
Miner, Ralph H., 1st Lieut., Casual C. W. S.
Moehnert, Ernest W., 2nd Lieut., 7th Amn. Tm.
Monahan, Owen P., 1st Lieut., M. O. R. S. 7th Amn. Tm.
Monteith, Percy L., 1st Lieut., Casual Inf.
Moody, Malcomb B., 2nd Lieut., 39th Div. Hqrs.
Moreland, Edward L., Captain, Casual E. C.
Morgan, Volney H., 2nd Lieut., San. Corps.
Morris, Charles V., 1st Lieut., M. D. 79th P. A.
Morris, Glen S., 1st Lieut., 7th Amn. Tm.
Morthland, Merle A., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. a C
Mulkins, Chester B., 1st Lieut., 10th P. Sig. Bn.
Mtirray, Comelius J., 1st Lieut., Casual C. W. S.
Murray, Samuel W., 2nd Lieut., Casual C. W. S.
Myres, Magnus J., 1st Lieut., 19th M. G. Bn. i
N^d, Pritz A., Captain, 8th P. A.
Newberry, Claude, 1st Lieut., 7th Amn. Tm. ^
Norris, William R., 2nd Lieut., Casual P. A. 1
Noyes, Charles R., 1st Lieut., Casual C. W. S.
Obenchain, Irving R., 2nd Lieut., 79th P. A.
Obring, Ernest A., 2nd Lieut., 7th P. A. B.
O'Day, Andrew E., 1st Lieut., 10th P. Sig. Bn.
Okershauser, R. S., 2nd Lieut., 39th Div. Hqrs. '
Osbom, Jefferson B., Captain, 79th P. A.
OToole, Pat'k J., 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.
Paine, Charles L., Captain, 7th Amn. Tm.
Palfrey, Captain, 39tn Div. Hqrs.
Palmer, Howard H., 2nd Lieut., Casual P. A. ,
Parish, Wm. L., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C
Park, Clarence C, 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.
Parker, Thomas E., 2nd Lieut., 79th P. A.
Pearce, Davis P., 1st Lieut., Casual C. W. S.
Pearce, Henry G., 1st Lieut., Casual R. T. C.
Pearson, Chas. H., Captain, Casual Ord. Det.
Peck, Jesse M. (Adjt.), 1st Lieut., 7th Amn. Tm.
Persdl, Harry, Major, 39th Div. Hqrs. \

Peterman, Prank R., 2nd Lieut., 39th Div. Hqrs.
Pettingill, Prands W., 2nd Lieut., Casual C. W. S
Pettitt. Joseph D., Captain, 79th P. A.
Porter, Claude T., 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.
Powell, Carroll A., Captain, 79th P. A.
Prendergast, Edw. J., 1st Lieut., Casual Eng.
\ Wm. B., 1st Lieut., Casual Chaplain.

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Quintard, A. S., Captain, 8th P. A.

Rahl, Marvin E., 2nd Lieut., 79th P. A.

Railey, Chas. P., 1st Lieut., 39th Div. Hqrs.

Rankin, Harvey W., 1st Lieut., 79th P. A.

Rawdiffe, Pred B., 1st Lieut., 79th P. A.

Reading, Clyde W., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.

Reeder, Clifford H., 1st Lieut., Casual 39th Eng.

Reese, Llewellyn J., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.

Rehin, Harold W., Captain, 7th P. A.

Re Qua, Eugene M., 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.

Reynolds, Kenneth, 2nd Lieut., Casual C. W. C.

Rhett, Walter H., 1st Lieut., 19th M. G. Bn.

Rice, Edw. T., Captain, Casual S. C.

Rice, Sydney J., Asst. Paymaster, Casual U. S. N. R. F.

Richards, John A., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.

Rixey, Eppa., 1st Lieut., Casual C. W. S.

Roberts, JSdw. R., 2nd Lieut., 79th P. A.

Robinson, Prank H., 2nd Lieut., 7th Anm. Tm.

Rogers, Nelson J., 2nd Lieut., 79th P. A.

Roquemore, Rich. D., 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.

Roseman, Henry C, Ensign, Casual U. S. N. R. P.

Ruhl, Charles A., 2nd Lieut., 7th Amn. Tm.

Rutledge, Pred. R., 2nd Lieut., 79th P. A.

Sample, John, Major, 39th Div. Hqrs.

Schary, Harry A., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C

ScheflSer, Ed. C, 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.

Schroeder, Henry J., Captain, 8th P. A.

Scroggo, Pred E., Captam, 7th Amn. Tm.

Serum, Mark M., 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.

Seward, William B., 1st Lieut., 7th Amn. Tm.

Shauffler, Wm. G., Lieut. Cotond, 39th Div. Hqrs.

Shaw, Harold D., 2nd Lieut., 10th P. Sig. Bn.

Shaw, Jos. T., Captain, Casual C. W. S.

Sheen, H. H., Colond, 39th Div. Hqrs.

Shepley, John R., Captain, 8th P. A.

Sibert, Eugene, 1st Lieut., C. W. S.

Siewers, Karl L., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.

Silvemail, Pred J., Ensign, Casual (P. C.) U. S. Navy,

Simmons, Howard, 2nd Lieut.. 79th P. A.

Simpson, Pred P., Captain, 7th Amn. Tm.

Singerman, Hany, 2nd Lieut., 7th Amn. Tm.

Sirmyer, Edgar A., Colond, 79th P. A.

Sites, Prank B., 1st Lieut., 7th Amn. Tm.

Shohiidcjfohn J., 1st Lieut., 79th P. A.

Smiley, Wm. C, Major, Casual

Smith, Bmce D., Captain, Casual C. W. S.

Smolev, Samud D., 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.

Soukup, Raymond J., 2nd Lieut., Casual P. A.

St. Aubin, Ade, Captam, 39th Div. Hqrs.

Stede, Richard W., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C

Stevens, W. R. B., 1st Lieut., 7th Amn. Tm.

Stewart, Samud G., 1st Lieut., 79th P. A.

Stryker, John E., 2nd Lieut., 8th P. A.

Susman, Sievers W., 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.

Sullivan, John L., 1st Lieut., Casual Ord. D.

Suver, Ehner W., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C

Tate, Albert, 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.

Teter, Alfred R., 1st Lieut., 7th Amn. Tm.

Thomas, Ralph C, 1st Lieut., 7th P. A. Brig.

Thompson, Jos., Major, 39th Div. Hqrs.

Thompson, Wade W., Major, 39th Div. Hqrs.

Thom, Harry C, 1st Lieut., 79th P. A.

Thome, Howard S., Captain, 7th Amn. Tm.

Thrall, Loren R., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C

Thuss, Andrew J., 1st Lieut., 19th M. G. Bn.

Todd, Robt. L., 1st Lieut., 7th Amn. Tra.

Todd, Guerin, 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. A.

Trabue, Geo. O'B., 1st Lieut., 39th Div. Hqrs.

Tryon, PhiHp D., 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.

Vann, Bryant K., 2nd Lieut., 79th P. A. r^r^r>

Vemon, William E., 1st Lieut., 19th M. G. Bn.- ^X ^^

Von Maur, Rich'd B., 1st Lieut., 8th P. A. ^

Von Zdinski, W. P., Major, 8th P. A. j

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Voorhies, 1st Lieut., 39th Div. Hqrs.
Wallace, Blaine B., 1st Lieut., 79th P. A.
Walsh, Hylton S., 2nd Lieut., 7th Amn. Tm.
Waltham, Ralph O., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C
Watson, Henry C, 1st Lieut., 79th P. A.
Watson, James T., 1st Lieut., 79th F. A.
Watters, Jos. H., 1st Lieut., Casual Eng.
Wells, Wallace N., 2nd Lieut., 79th P. A.
Weisman, Louis G., 1st Lieut., 79th F. A.
Webber, Matthew E., 2nd Lieut., Casual C. W. L.
Whitney, Arthur C, 1st Lieut. (Chaplain), Casual
Wilcox, Edgar A., Captain, Casual C. W. S.
Williams, James L., Captain, 10th P. Sig. Bn.

TRIP vn (Continued)

Williamson, Major, 39th Div. Hqrs.

Wilson, Edgar, Captain, Casual E. C.

Winston, Owen, 1st Lieut., Casual C. W. S.

Wipprecht, Reed, 1st Lieut., 79th P. A.

Witherington, John C, 1st lieut., 7th Amn. Tm.

Withington, Lothrop, 1st Lieut., Casual C. W. S.

Wood, James R., 1st Lieut., 79th F. A.

Wooton, Chancellor P., 1st Lieut., 7th Amn. Tm.

Wyatt, Fred W., 1st Lieut., 79th P. A.

Wysong, Forrest E., Lieut. (J. G.), Casual U. S. N. R. P.

Zaegd, Robert L., 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.

Yerkes, Damon G., 2nd Lieut., 79th P. A.

Young, Clare P., 1st Lieut., 8th P. A.

TRIP Vm— Sailed September 30, 1918

Abels, Walter J., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. T. C.
Alderfer, Ruth, Oc. Ther., Rec. Aide.
Anderson, Leonora, Phys. Ther., Rec. Aide.
Anderson, L. A., 2nd Lieut., Casual Co's. Eng.
Anderson, Bessie, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.
Andrews, Marv I., Kes. Nurse, B. H. 63.
Anderson, Delia, Army Nurse, B. H. 63.
Appleby, Sara Storm, Phys. Ther., Rec. Aide.
Arme, Oara, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.
Atwood, Raymond, 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.
Baird, Frank B., 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.
Baird, Henry S., Captain, Casual Eng.
Barker, Mabel, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.
Barnes, Carl L. ^Captain, 605th Eng.
Barnes, Ernest W., Captain (Chaplain), 605th Eng.
Bateman, Arthur E., 1st Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.
Bamett, Effie, Army Nurse, B. H. 63.
Bartlett, Stella, Army Nurse, B. H. 63.
Bean, Ross S., 2nd Lieut., Casual O. D.
Bedford, Alfred C, Captain, Casual Q. M. C.
Beer, Salome C, Fliys. Ther.. Rec. Aide.
Bell, James P., Lieut. (M. C), Casual U. S. N.
Bannett, Katluyn, Army Nurse, B. H. 63.
Benton, Geo. R., 1st Lieut., 346th Labor Bn,
Bergquist, Alma E., Phys. Ther., Rec. Aide.
Bladkbtun, Paul M., 1st Lieut., Evac. Hosp. 20.
Blanchard, Geo. K., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.
Bloom, Marion L., Phys. Ther., Rec. Aide.
Boggs, John M., Captain, Casual O. D.
Boggs, Lillian, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.
Bonney, Albert W., A. P. C, Casual A. G. O.
Bonnstetter, Antoinette JRes. Nurse, B. H. 63.
Booth, Alma Downing, Phys. Ther., Rec. Aide.
Bowling, Temple, 1st Lieut., Casual Q. M. C
Bramble, Grace, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.
Brennan, Prances, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.
Brogan, Gertrude, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63 (A. E. P.).
Brown, John H., Captain, Casual E. C.
Brown, Roy L., 2nd Lieut., Casual O. D.
Brunt, Henrietta, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.
Buckmaster, Helen, Occupa. Ther., Rec. Aide.
Buell, Thos. R., Captain, 605th Eng.
Bushong, Clinton A., 2nd Lieuti, 2nd Casual Co. Eng.
Burdick, Lorence B., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.
Byers, Paul H., 2nd Lieut., 346th Labor Bn.
Cafiero, Jos. S., 2nd Lieut., 346th Labor Bn.
Campbell, Alex., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.
Carpenter, Frederick B., 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C
Carter, Chas. C, 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.
Carter, EdwardJ., Captain, Casual Q. M. C.
Carter, Harry W., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.
Carter, Manson H., 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.
Carter, Paul W., Ensign, Casual U. S. N. R. P.
Cassidy, Robt. V., Ensign, Casual U. S. N. R. P.
Cedergren, LoviUa, Army Nurse, B. H. 63.

TRIP vm (Continued)

Cerf, Rebecca, Phys. Ther., Rec. Aide.

Chaddock, Homer L., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C

Chamba*s, Howard, 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.

Chauten, Alfred, 2nd Lieut., Casual C. W. C.

Clery, William G., A. P. C, Casual A. G. O.

Close, NeUie V., Chief Nurse, B. H. 63.

Cobb, Marion L., Phys. Ther., Rec. Aide.

Cohen, Henry, A. P. C, Casual.

Condit, Chas. L., 2nd Lieut., Casual O. D.

Coney, Rosamtmd, Occ. Ther., Rec. Aide.

Conlon, Prank L., 2nd Lieut., Casual O. D.

Cooke, Maude E., Phys. Ther. Rec. Aide»

Coffle, Grant Milton, 2nd Lieut., Casual O. D.

Courtney, Margt., Army Nurse, B. H. 63.

Courter, Charlotte Grace, Phys. Ther., Rec. Aide.

Cox, Wm. J., 2nd Lieut., 605th Eng.

Cross, Robt. E., 2nd Lieut., Casual Eng.

Cushing, Elizabeth, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Cusick, Walter, 1st Lieut., Casual O. D.

Dale, Francis C, Captain, Casual Q. M. C.

Davis, Chester P., 1st Lieut., Casual Q. M. C

Dawes, Fred B., Captain, Eng.

Decker, Lloyd G., A. P. C, Casual

Ddehanty, Frances, Occ. Ther., Rec. Aide.

Denit, Leo A., A. P. C, Casual.

Dempsey, Frank G., A. P. C, Casual.

Dobson, Mary, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Doherty, Margaret, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Donaghue, Harold R., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C

Dolan, Lawrence J., A. P. C, Casual.

Donnelly, Richard V., 1st Lieut., Casual San. Corps.

Donnelly, Theresa, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Doyle, Wm. G., Captain, Casual E. C

Dresselhouse, George R., A. P. C, CasuaL

Duggan, Hannah, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Eagar, Robt. J., 1st Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.

Elliott, James W., Captain, 605th Eng.

Emery, Harriett, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63 (A. E. P.).

Erickson, Ida, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Eruian, Bertha, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Eskridge, Alfred M., A. P. C, CasuaL

Evans, Ludle, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Fannin, Kathiyn, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Fine, Jacob, A. P. C, Casual.

Fisher, R. P., 2nd Lieut., 605th Eng.

Plinn, Beatrice, Army Nurse, B. H. 63.

Frank, Paul J., 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.

Franklin, Ruth, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Ftedstroe, Ruth, Army Nurse, B. H. 63.

Garrigues, Louis L., Major, Casual Inf.

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Gates, Pranoes, Army Nurse, B. H. 63.
Geary, Leo., A. P. C, Casual.
Geddes, Grant H., 2nd Lieut., 605th Eng.
Gerhardt, Louis G., 2nd Lieut., Casual Eng.
Gerloflf, Arthur P., Gunner, Casual U. S. N.
Gordon, Eva, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.
Grant, George D., Major, Casual O. D.
Greene, Carl H., Ist Lieut., Casual C. W. S.
Griffin, Myrtle, Army Nurse, B. H. 63.
Grimes, Jasper, Captain, Evac. Amb. Co. 17.
Gronie, Kuui, Res. Ntu-se, B. H. 63.
Guffanti, Alex J., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C
Guyer, Edward R., 1st Lieut., Casual O. D.
Hall, Luther D., 2nd Lieut., 605th Eng.
Han, Stella, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.
Halpin, John H., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.
Hancock, John M., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C
Harrington, James T., A. P. C, Casual A. G. O.
Harris, Omie, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.
Hartfidd, Mattie, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.
Harty, John J., Jr., Captain, Casual O. D.
Hawthorne, Sfaiy, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.
Headley, Mervin, 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.
Healey, Margt. M., Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.
Hefferman, Ralph J., 1st Lieut., Casual Q. M. C
Heinz, Andrew N.. 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.
Helff, John J., 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.
Hdweg, Lawrence W., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C
Hennessey, Mary, Army Nurse, B. H. 63.
Herron, Prederidc, 1st Lieut., 246th Labor Bn.
Hilgard, Julius E., 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C
Hinman, David E., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C
Hinton, Ruth, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.
Hoffman, Clara, Army Nurse, B. H. 63.
Hoffman, John N., 2nd Lieut., Casual O. D.
Hofman, Albert O., 1st Lieut.. Evac. Amb. Co. 19.
Holmes, Hazel, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.
Holt, Andrew H., Captain, 605th Eng.
Houlihan, Danid J., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C
Hudson, Wm. D., 1st Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.
Hughes, Dan E., 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.
Hunter, L. R., 2nd Lieut., Casual Cos. Eng.
Hyslop, Wilbur R., 1st Lieut., 346th Labor Bn.
Hooker, H. D.,

Ingraham, Edgar B., 2nd Lieut., Casual O. D.
Irle, Dorothy, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.
Jackson, Wiflard A., 1st Lieut., Casual O. D.

facobson, Ruth, Army Nurse, B. H. 63.

adwin, Oneita, Dietitian M. D., B. H. 63.

fensen, Karl, 2nd Lieut., Casual P. A.

ohns, Corwin H., 1st Lieut., Casual Q. M. C

bhnson, Peter O. E., Captain, Casual O. D.
^nes, Emeiy H., 1st Lieut., Castial Q. M. C.
! Caufman, Henry, A. F. C, Casual.
Keegan, John J., 1st Lieut., 605th Eng.
Keenan, Edward, 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.
Kelly, Mary, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.
Kelly, Robert C, A. F. C, Casual A. G. O.
Kenly, Edward L., A. P. C, Casual A. G. O.
Kenny, Marie, Army Nurse, B. H. 63.
Kidy, Edward J., 1st Lieut., 605th Eng.
Kingsley, John M., 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.
King, Max, A. F. C, Casual A. G. O.
Komer, John M., A. F. C, Casual A. G. O.
Kowaless, John R., 2nd Lieut., Casual Eng.
Kraft, Milton, J., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.
Lakes, Arthur, Jr., Major, Casual A. G. D.
Lambert, Margt., Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.
Lawrence, Josephine, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.
Le Gro, Emma, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.
Lewellen, Axd A., 2nd Lieut., Casual O. D.
Uchtenstein, Edward, A. P. C, Casual A. G. O.
Light, Antoinette, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

TRIP vm {Continued)

Litchtfidd, Virginia, Dec. Ther. Rec Aide.

Uoyd, Wm. K., 2nd Lieut., 605th Eng.

Lockwood, Kilbert L., 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C

Lowry, Annie, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63. '

Lyman, EHhu R., Major, Casual O. D.

Lynch, Prank C, Captain, Casual O. D.

McCann, Ralph L, A. P. C, Casual A. G. O.

MacGilHvray, Mary, Army Nurse, B. H. 63.

McGowan, Claudius, 1st Lieut., Casual M. C.

Mclntyre, Regina, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

McNeely, John H., Captain, Casual Inf.

MacDermott, Elizabeth, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

MacDonald, Mary, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

MacDonoughy James A., 1st Lieut., Casual Q. M. C

MacGregory, S. A., 2nd lieut.. Casual Co's^ig.

Mahoney, mlburt J., 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.

MaHn, Maiy, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Matthews, Gilbert C, 2nd Lieut., Casual Go's Bog.

Maurer, Blance, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Mdching, Hilda. Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Mendoza, David, Ensign, Casual U. S. N. R. P.

Michads, Albert M., A. P. C, Casual A. G. O.

Miller, John V., 2nd Lieut., 346th Labor Bn.

Mills, Adalbert P., Captain, 605th Bng.

MiUs. Robt.. Jr., 2nd Lieut., 346th Ldbor Bn.

Mitc^dL Edward P., A. P. C, Casual A. G. O.

Moody, James T., Major, Casual O. D.

Moon, Ardiibald H., 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C

Moore, Kenneth M., Captain, 605th Eng.

Morris, Arline, Res. Nurse. B. H. 63

Mosher, Pecry W., A. P. C., Casual

Mortenaen, Crawford J., 1st lieut.. Casual Q. M. C

Munder, Charles R., 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C

Murphy, Leo E., A. P. C, Casual.

Mason, Ruby, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Nation, Dorothy, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Neal, John H., Jr., 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.

Nelson, Phillippa, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Nestor, James B» 2nd Lieut., 346th Labor Bn.

Newton, Grace, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Noonan, George C, 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C

North, Robt. G., Captain, 605th Eng.

Ochsenhirt, Norman C, Ist Lieut., Casual M. C

O'Grady, Mary, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Olsen, Clara, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Owings, Noble L., 2nd Lieut., Casual Eng.

Packard, Judson E., 1st Lieut., 605th Eng.

Parks, Ralph C, 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C

Parten, Mallie, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Patrick, Hugh W., 2nd Lieut., 605th Eng.

Patterson. Uoyd B., A. P. C, Casual.

Pawley, George P., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.

Pendleton, Archibald P., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C

Penny, Howard P., 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.

Pepper, Margt., Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Peters, Alex. O., 1st Lieut., 605th Eng.

Peters, John R., 2nd Lieut., 346th Labor Bn.

Plummer, Hilda, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Polonius, Wm. R., 2nd Lieut., 346th Labor Bn.

Potter, James H., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.

Prendeigast, John P., 2nd Lieut., Casual Eng.

Protez, Chas. H., 1st Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.

Preston, Wilbur D., A. P. C, Casual.

Putnam, Albert W., Major, Casual Cav.

Quentin, Frank R., 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.

Raber, Danid D., Captain, 346th Labor Bn. M. C.

Rackliffe, Cora, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Racessin, Chas., 1st Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.

Ramsey, Norman P., Lieut. Colond, Casual O. D.

Ra^ners, Franz E., 1st Lieut, 605th Ec

Rasmussen, Agnes, Res. Nurse,

Rast, Louise, Army Nurse, B. t

Rawn, A. M., 1st Lieut., 605th Eng.

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Ray, Chas. H., 1st Lieut., 605th Bng.

Reiter, J06. B.. Gunner, Casual U. S. N.

Remont, Ralph, 1st Lieut., 346th Labor Bn.

Renner, LOlian, Res. Nurse, B. H. 6%.

Reynolds, Geo., 2nd Lieut., Casual £ng.

Richmond, Carl O., ist Lieut., 605th Eng.

Roach, Esther, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Bobbins, Chester F., 2nd Lieut., 605th £ng.

Robertson, Neil V , ist Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.

Robinson, Mary, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Rodgers, CVril W., ist Lieut, 346th Labor Bn. M. C

Ross, Ethel, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Rosson, Horace G., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.

Rothrock, Mary, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Rubenstein, Moses, A. P. C., CasuaL

Rudolph, Edward P., Major, Casual Q. M. C.

Ruth, B. A., 2nd Lieut., Casual Eng.

Rutlegc, Henry B., Ensign, Casual U. S. N. R. P.

Ryan, Mary, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Ryder, Gladys E., Res. Nurse, B. H. 63, A. E. P.

Sandager, Pauline, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Sanders, Croft. K., ist Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.

Sanford, Henry B., ist Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.

Schreiber, Armin L., 2nd Lieut., Casual Eng.

Scothome, Florence, Res. Ntirse, B. H. 63.

Scully, Jos. Bampton, ist Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.

Searles, Hugh W., ist Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.

Shaffer, Sydbey, 2nd Lieut., 605th Eng.

Shapard, Joshua H., 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.

Sharf, Elwood A., Lieut. (M. C), Casual U. S. N.

Sharff, Clarence J., 2nd Lieut., ist Casual Co. Eng.

Shipley, Mabd, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Simmons, John P., A. P. C, Casual A. G. O.

Simpson, John M., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.

Skladany, Julia, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Slorah, Anne, Army Nurse, B. H. 63.

Smith, Arthur H., 2nd Lieut., Casual C. W. S.

Smith, Clarence S., A. P. C, Casual A. G. O.

Smith, Elizabe^ Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Smith, George Wm., 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.

Smith, Henry J., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.
Smith, Lan^ord W., ist Lieut., Casual Q. M

Smith, Ro^dand M., 2nd Lieut., Caaial A. S.
Smith, Sarah, Res. Ntuse, B. H. 63.
Soule, Arthur T., Captain, Casual O. D.
Speller, Prances, Army Nurse, B. H. 63.
Staples, Mary, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.
Stephens, Avery N., ist Lieut., Casual Eng.
St^hens, Louis L., Captain, Casual Inf.

C.
S.C.

TRIP vm (Continued)

Stone, Edith, Re^. Nurse, B. H. 6^.

Storms, Eugenia, Res. Nurse, B. H. 6%,

Stoune, Wm. R., 2nd Lieut., Casual Eng.

Streeks, Beiii. H.^st Lieut., 346th Labor Bn.

Steinkamp, Karl W., 2nd Lieut., Casual Eng.

Sullivan, Alfred J., 2nd Lieut, Casual A. S. S. C

Swanson, Sdma, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

SwingW, H. L., 1st Lieut., 605th Eng.

Symonds, Geo. K. B., Captain, 605th Eng.

lliomas, Wm. H., ist Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.

Thompson, Hannah, Dec. Ther., Rec Aide.

Thompson, Martin L., ist Lieut., 346th Labor Bn.

Thompson, William W., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C

Tidd, Luzems W., 2nd Lieut., Casual P. A.

Timmerman, Lyman S., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C

Tinsley, Robert B., Captain, 605th Eng.

Tolander, Laura, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Tracy, Bernard J., A. P. C, Casual.

Trowbrid£;e, Augustus, Major, Casual Eng.

Tuttle. Oifford B» 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.

Underbill, Prank P., Lieut. Colonel, Casual C. W. S.

Vail, Ella, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Vinton, Benjamin, 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.

Vleck, Julia, Army Nurse, B. H. 63.

Warren, Elizabeth, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Wason- Thos. P., 2nd Lieut., Casual Eng.

Watt, Ndlie, Oss. Ther., Rec. Aide.

Watts, Rosetta, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Weimer, Raymond S., 2nd Lieut., Casual Eng.

Weir, Jesse, 2nd Lieut., 605th Eng.

Wensinder, Prank J., Major, Casual O. D.

Weu. Catherine, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Welihan, John P., Jr., 2nd Lieut^;, Casual A. S. S. C

Whyte, Geo. P., Jr., ist Lieut., Casual Q. M. C

Wilder, Lois, Dec. Ther., Rec. Aide.

Willems, Rose M., Res. Nurse, B. H. 6j.

WiUiams, Rober, ist Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.

Williams, T. S., 2nd Lieut., Casual Eng.

Williamson, Laura, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Wilknan, Walter K., 2nd Lieut., Casual Eng.

Wilson, Edbert C, Captain, Casual Eng.

Wilscm, Susan, Dec Ther., Rec. Aide.

Wiquist, Cedle, Res. Nurse, B. H. 63.

Wood, Don. D., Captain, 346th Labor Bn.

Young, Geo. E., 2nd Lieut^^ Casual A. S. S. C.

Young, Lena, Res. Nurse, a, H. 63.

Yost, Frederick P., Gunner, Casual U. S. N.

Zabnskie, Charles, 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C

TRIP S— Sailed October 31, 19x8

Anderacm, Warren B., Captain, Casual M. C.
Benn^ Roland J., ist Lieut., Casual M. C.
Berg, Moritze E., 2nd Lieut., Casual Ord.
Berkstresser, H. C, Carpenter, Casual U. S. N.
Binkley, John P., ist Lieut., Casual M. C.
Black, Robert H., ist Lieut.^ Casual Q. M. C.
Blanchard, Alexander, ist Lieut., Casual M. C.
Blosse, Nelson N., 2nd Lieut., Casual San. Corps.
Bradley, John J., Brig. General, i6th Brig. Hqrs. 8th Div.
Brownrigg, W. G., 2nd Lieut., 7th Trench Mt. Bn.
Budenbender, P. C., 2nd Lieut, Casual Q. M. C.
Chace, John D., ist Lieut., Inf. i6th Brig. Hqrs., 8th Div.
Chapman, Wm. A., Major, Casual M. C.
Chandler, Asa C, 2nd Lieut., Casual San. Corps.
Chambers, Wm. H., 2nd Lieut., Casual San. Corps.
Cherbonneau, Arthur, ist Lieut., Casual M. C.
Colcher, Abraham E., ist Lieut., Casual M. C.
Conover, John R., ist Lieut., Casual M. C.
Craham, Henry L., Captain, Casual M. C.

TRIP EC (Cdntinued)

Crall, H. D., 2nd Lieut., Casual San. Corps.

Corson, Benjamin J., 2nd Lieut., Casual San. Corpa.

Crowe, Charles J., 2nd Lieut., Casual Ord.

Curtis, Paul W., Ensign, Casual U. S. N. R. P.

Dapp, Gustave A., ist Lieut., Casual M. C.

Davis, Harold E., 2nd Lieut., Casual San. Corps.

Denny, C. S., ist Lieut., 7th Trench Mt. Bn.

Diamond, John P., 2nd Lieut., 7th Trench Mt. Bn.

Dilworth, Jos., 2nd Lieut., Casual A, S. S. C.

Duffin, Samuel H., ist Lieut., Service Park Unit 448.

Duval, Ward E., Major, 7th Trench Mt. Bn.

Dwindl, Charles H., ist Lieut., Casual San. Corps.

Eastman, A. G., 2nd Lieut., Casual Ord.

Ecdes, Edward, Major, Casual O. D. ^ _^ _^ _T ^

Edgecomb, John H., ist Lieut.. Casual M. C.^OOQ ^^

B^e, Walter A., 2nd Lieut., Casual San. Corps. O

Pairbanks, Arth\ir W., Captain, Casual M. C.

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TRIP IX (ConHnued)

Fifidd, E. G., ist Lieut., Inf. i6th Brig. Hcgs., 8th Div.

Pisdier, Melville B., ist Lieut., CasualM. C.

Poretich, P. J. A., Carpenter, Casual U. S. N.

Gantert, Robert McC., 2nd Lieut., 7th Trench Mt. Bn.

Gaston, Cecil D., ist Lieut., Casual M. C.

Graghty, Prank D., ist Lieut., Casual Ord.

Germaim, Albert C, 1st Lieut, Casual M. C.

Gray^ian, Wm. A., Carpenter, Casual U. S. N.

Halbert, Victor B., ist Lieut., Casual M. C.

Hopkins, Edward K., Captain, Casual M. C.

Horn, A. P. E., Captain, 7th Trench Mt. Bn.

Howsird, Julian, ist Lieut., V. C, i6th Brig. Hqrs., 8th Div.

Hunt, R. P., Captain, V. C., i6th Brig. Hqrs., 8th Div.

Henry, John P., Carpienter, Casual U. S. N.

HI, Edmund W., ist Lieut« Casual M. C.

Jane, Wm. T., ist Lieut., Casual San. Corps.

Jeffords, T. E., ist Lieut., 7th Trench Mt. Bn.

Joel, Ira D., and Lieut., Casual San. Corps.

Tones, NathEuiiel M., Major, Casual M. C.

Kay, Harry M., Captain, Casual M. C.

Kearney, C. J., 2nd Lieut., 7th Trench Mt. Bn.

Kerrigan, Arthur L., 2nd Lieut., i6th Brig. Hqrs., 8th Div.

Kindley, Geo. C, ist Lieut., Casual M. C.

Kirchdorfer, W, P., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.

Koffard, E. L., ist Lieut., 7th Trench Mt. Bn.

LathringCT. David, Captain, 7th Trench Mt. Bn.

Lathrop, Carl O., 2nd Lieut., Casual Sin, Corps.

Lawrence, Watson, Lieut. Colonel, Casual M. C.

Leftwitch, G. J., 2nd Lieut, Casual Ord.

Lininger, Carl B., ist Lieut., Casual M. C.

Love, John M., Captain, Casual M. C.

McConnell, H. S., 2nd Lieut., Casual San. Corps.

McDermott, T. S., Chaplain, 7th Trench Mt. Bn.

McHugh, Prank M., Captain, Casual M. C.

Mackey, W. L., 2nd Lieut., 7th Trench Mt. Bn.

Matthews, Meredith, 2nd Lieut., Casual Ord.

Mayo, Edgar, 2nd Lieut., Casual San. Corps.

Merrill, Hugh A., 2nd Lieut., i6th Brig. Hqrs., 8th Div.

Mills, V. v., 2nd Lieut, 7th Trench Mt. Bn.

Milward, H. L., 2nd Lieut., 7th Trench Mt Bn.

Mitchell, Norman T., ist Lieut., Casual M. T. C.

Moore, John H., 2nd Lieut., Casual San. Corps.

Muelhause, August, Captain, 7th Trench Mt. Bn.

Olweiler, P. L., 2nd Lieut., Casual San. Corps.

O'Neill, James M., 1st Lieut., Casual M. C.

Pond, Geo. A., 2nd Lieut., Casual Q. M. C.

Quinlan, John H., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.

Reed, Marvin W., Captain, Casual M. C.

Rowe, Samuel D., 2na Lieut, Casual A. S. S. C.

Sanborn, Henry R., Major., i6th Brig. Hqrs., 8th Div.

Schickler, A. C., ist Lieut., 7th Trench Mt. Bn.

Scholl, Henry, 2nd Lieut., 7th Trench Mt. Bn.

Schultz, Abraham, ist Lieut, Casual M. C.

Schupp, Arthur A., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. A. P.

Seabed, Grove E., 2nd Lieut., Casual Ord.

Sharpe, A. M., ist Lieut, Casual M. C.

Shelly, Isaac H., Captain, Casual M. C.

Shurtloff, Fred C, Captain, Casual M. C.

Siske, J. B. C, ist Lieut., 7th Trench Mt Bn.

Sparkes, David H., ist Lieut., Casual M. C.

Standish, Edward K., Captain, Casual O. D.

Stephens, J. C, ist Lieut., 7th Trench Mt. Bn.

St. Pierre, H. E., 2nd Lieut, Casual San. Corps.

Tenopyer, Joseph, Captain, Casual M. C.

TRIP IX (CotUinued)

Thomas, Horace E., ist Lieut., Casual M. C.
Thompson, John Roy, Captain, Casual Eng.
Thompson, Wm. R., Cap»tain, Casual M. C.
Tisinger, Thomas, Captain, 7th Trench Mt Bn.
Tripp, Isaac, Jr., 2nd Lieut., Casual A. S. S. C.
Veblen, Oswald, Major, Casual O. D.
Vogt, Ed. C, 2nd Lieut, Casual A. S. S. C.
Wallace, Carl E., 2nd Lieut., Casual San. Corps.
Whitman, John B., 2nd Lieut, Casual A. S. S. C
Wright, Thew, Major, Casual M. C.
Wonder, Paul, 2nd Lieut, 7th Trench Mt. Bn.
Yost, Guy, Captain, Casual M. C.
Young, James C, 2nd Lieut, Casual Q. M. C
Albertson, Thomas E., ist Lieut, B. H. 108.
Bamum, Spencer V., Captain, E. H. 28.
Batchelder, Marshall W., 2nd Lieut., E. H. 28.
Beddall, Samuel A., ist Lieut, E. H.
Bloom, George H., ist Lieut., E. H. 28.
Brecken, Hamss, 2nd Lieut, O. A. R. D.
Budreski, Alphones P., ist Lieut., E. H. 28.
Campbell, James A., ist Lieut., E. H. 28.
Chambcrlin, Harry M., ist Lieut, E. H. 28.
Christiansen, Hubert P.^ Captain, B. H. 108.
Crane, Harold L., ist Lieut, B. H. 108.
Davis, P. R., 1st Lieut, B. H. 108.
Eubank, Beanford N., 2nd Lieut, O. A. R. D.
Epler, Jacob C, Major, E. H. 28.
Peinswc^, Davis S., 2nd Lieut., E. H. 28.
Piske, Harold A., Captain, B. H. 103.
Praim, Irving W., Captain, E. H. 28.
Prisque, Louis L., Captain, E. H. 28.
Pritz, Peter J., ist Lieut, B. H. 108.
Gibbons, Michael J., 2nd Lieut., E. H. 28.
Hannon, William C., ist Lieut., E. H. 28.
Harrington, Earl V., ist Lieut, E. H. 28.

Langston, Wann, ist Lieut, B. H. 108.
Looze, Anthony J., ist Lieut, E. H. 28.
MacMullen, Harlen, Captain, E. H. 28.
Maus, John P., ist Lieut, B. H. 108.
Moltzeo, Emery J., 2nd Lieut, B. H. 108.
Montague, Noys L., 2nd Lieut., E. H. 28.
Moynihan, Andrew E., Captain, E. H., 28.
Patterson, Harry B., Captain, E. H. 28.
Riely, William J., ist Lieut, B. H. 108.
Rosenthal, Samuel E., ist Lieut, B. H. 108.
Roskilly, Gerald C, ist Lieut, E. H. 28.
Saimders, Joseph H., Captain, B. H. 108.
Savage, Philip M., Captain, B. H., 108.
Schenk, Myron C, ist Lieut., B. H. 108.
Scharp, Covington H., ist Lieut, E. H. 28.
Shaughnes^, Thomas A., Captain, B. H. 108.
Sievers, Robert C, ist Lieut, B. H. 108.
Sylvester, Prank M., ist Lieut., E. H. 28.
Sweek, William O., ist Lieut, B. H. 108.
Tomkins, Charles R., ist Lieut., E. H. 28.
Tucker, Prank De S., ist Lieut, B. H. 108.
Van der Veer, Jr., Albert, Major, B. H. 108.
Wehrly, John, Captain, B. H. io3.
White, John P., Major, E. H. 28.
Wood, Rollin W., ist Lieut, E. H. 28.
Young, Albert D., Captain, E. H. 28.

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TRIP X— Sailed December 4, 1918

WOODROW WILSON Fresideta of the United States

John W. Davis American Ambassador to England

Count V. Macchi di Cellere Italian Ambassador to the United States

J. J. JussERAND French Ambassador to the United States

Robert Lansing Secretary of State

Alverson, L. T Clerk

Auchincloss, Mrs. Goidon

Ayres, LP Colonel, U. S. A.

Beer, G. L Specialist

Bender, Robert United Fress

Benham, Miss Edith Secretary to Mrs. Wilson

Benson, Mrs. W. S

Blank, W. J Ass't to Specialist

Bowman, I Specialist

Bullitt, William C Attached to Commission

Campbell, J. M Major, U. S, A.

Cellere, Comitess V. Macchi di

CeUere, Miss

Cellere, Master

Childs, T. M Captain, U. S. A.

Churchill, M Brig,-General, U. S. A.

Close, Gilbert F Confidential Clerk to the

Fresident

Coney, H. C Clerk

Creel, Geoige Chairman of Committee on

Fublic Information

Crocker, Henry G AssH to Technical Advisor

Davis, Mrs. John W

Day, C Specialist

Dixon, R. B AssH to Specialist

Dresel, E. L Attached to Commission

Farabee, Wm. C Captain, U. S. A,

Felio, L. F 2nd Lieut., U. S. A.

Fenstermacher, H.N Clerk

Ferguson, Walter G Secret Service

Finch, Geo. A Ass't to Technical Advisor

Fitzgerald, John J Secret Service

Fleming, Victor ist Lieut., U. S. A.

Fling, F. M Major, U. S. A.

Fosdick, R. B

Frary, D. P Ass't to Specialist

Furlong, C. W Major, U. S. A.

Goldstein, H Clerk

Gray, L. H Ass't to Specialist

Gregory, George D Clerk

Grayson, Cary T Rear Admiral, Medical

Corps, U. S. N.

Grew, Mrs. Joseph C

Griffin, F. J Major, U.S.A.

Haskin, C. H Specialist

Harris, George H AssH Disbursing Officer of

the Commission

Harrison, Leland AssH Secretary of the Com-
mission

Helms, Birch Major, U. S. A.

Hersey, Prof. Amos S AssH to Technical Advisor

Hombeck, S. K Captain, U. S. A.

Heddle,J. K Clerk

Higgins, Miss R. W Special Stenographer

Jefferson, M Specialist

Jordan, R.H Colonel, U. S. A.

Jusserand, Madame J. J

Kemer, P. J Ass't to Specialist

Knapp, Harry S Rear Admiral, U. S. N.

Landvoigt, Wm. A Secret Service

Lansing, Mrs. Robert

Lobeck, A. K AssH to Specialist

Long, George E Assistant

Lord, R. H Specialist

Lunt, W. E Specialist

Lybyer, H. A Ass't to Specialist

Macatee, R. B Clerk

Marston, Hunter S Major, U. S. A.

McNeir, William Disbursing Officer of the

Commission

Mezes, S. E Director of Specialists

Mezes, Mrs. S. E

Miller, Mrs. David H

Moon, P. T AssH to Specialist

Mundy, L. E Clerk

Murphy, Joseph E Secret Service

Nevin, John J International News Service

Patchhi, Philip H Ass't Secretary of the Com-

mission

Pratt, W. V Captain, U. S. N.

Probert, L. C Associated Fress

Ronimus, L. W Clerk

Scott, James B Major, U. S. A.

Scott, Mrs. James B

Seymoiu", C Specialist

Shotwell, J. T Specialist

Skinner, S. Y Clerk

Slosson, P. W Ass't to Specialist

Slye, John Q Secret Service

Smith, Sydney Y Attached to the Commission

Starling, Edmund W Secret Service

Storck, J Ass't to Specialist

Stratton, O. G Ass't to Specialist

Stubbs, J. B Ass't to Specialist

Sullivan, John L Secret Service

Sweet, R. C Secretary to Mr. Lansing

Sweem, Charles Private Stenographer to the

Fresident
. Welsh, C.B. Clerk

Westermann, W. L Specialist

White, Henry Commissioner Flenipotefh

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NURSES ATTACHED TO BASE HOSPITAL NO. 32

Martin, Florence J., Chief Nurse, A. N. C.

Alkire, Hazel, A. N. C.

Anderson, Olga N., A. N. C.

Bachinger, Elizabeth, A, N. C.

Beck, LiUie V., A. N. C.

Bennett, Hazel Fern, A. N. C.

Berger, Martha R., A. N. C.

Beny, May, A. N. C.

Biggert, Helen, A. N. C.

Birch, Nellie M., A. N. C.

Borders, Dixie, A. N. C.

Bowen, Mary M., A. N. C.

Boyles, Bertha E., A. N. C.

Burleson, Viola May, A. N. C.

Clements, Julia, A. N. C.

Clickner, Mayme C, A. N. C

Davis, Nellie, A. N. C.

Dillon, Ruth E., A. N. C.

Ealey, Emma F., A. N. C.

Ervin, Jessie May, A. N. C.

Essig, Maude F., A, N. C.

Ferguson, Mary, A. N. C.

Geonlin^ Susan, A. N. C.

Gray, Edna June, A. N. C.

Grim, Mary Gladys, A. N. C.

Harvey, Alive B., A. N. C.

Houser, Mary B., A. N. C.

Hunt, Birda R., A. N. C,

Ikerd, Ruth H., A. N. C.

Kennedy, Mary, A. N. C.

Kochman, Mary F., A. N. C.

Lancaster, Alma, A. N. C.

Mahan, Bertha, A. N. C.

Mangan, Mary E., A. N. C.
McBee, Mary Ruth, A. N. C.
McCoppin, Margaret M., A. N. C
Melville, Elizabeth, A. N. C.
Miller, Estelle F., A. N. C.
Miller, Jeanett A., A. N. C.
Montgomery, Johanna, A. N. C.
Mowrer, Edna, A. N. C.
Mullen, Mary E., A. N. C.
Need, Clara L., A. N. C.
O'Connell, Mayme, A. N. C.
O'Keefe, Marie, A. N. C.
Ostenzi, Florine, A. N. C.
Payne, Lena Lee, A. N. G.
Peacock, Elsie, A. N. C.
Potter, Evelyn, A. N. C.
Prosser, Amy A., A. N. C.
Prust, Beulah G., A. N. C.
Roberson, Tullie, A. N. C.
Rock, NeUie, A. N. C.
Rohr, Anna Marie, A. N. C.
Ryan, Eleanor C, A. N. C.
Scales, Mary A., A. N. C.
Scholer, IdaA.,A. N. C.
Shimer, Myrtle, A. N. C.
Smith, Golda F., A. N. C.
Thompson, Helen A., A. N. C.
Threldkeld, Addie, A. N. C.
Totten, Ruth Gayle, A. N. C.
Wagner, Hermina E., A- N. C.
Weitendorf, Alys, A. N. C.
Wright, Ruth, A. N. C,

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Bostwick, Mary E., Registrar
Cathcart, Charlotte, Stenographer
Finlay, Georgia E., Dietitian

Frost, Geraldine R., Stmographer
Herod, Mary B., Stenographer.
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