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Newspaper Page TextI Wednesday, October 2. DREAMLAND THEATRE 879 BROAD STREET. AUGUSTA, GA. THE MOVING PICTURE THEATRE FOR THE SOLDIER BOYS. Only one and two-reeteaj shown of clean, snappy subjects. Serials, Series, Dramas. Comedies, Western and Latest News Ser vice. Amdission 10 cents, and we pay the war tax. ». LIBERTYTHEATRE CAMP HANCOCK G. H. THOMAS, Mgr. Closed During the Precau cautionary Measures Against Spanish Influenza. I BUY J I LIBERTY ” ? BONDS J T KEEP r Y| SMILING e To Keep Your Soldier Smiling, Keep Him Supplied With “Smileage.” WHEN YOU WANT A GOOD MEAL GO TO MOTHER SHEEHAN’S. HOME COOKED MEALS. 839 BROAD STREET. MOTHER OF THE SOLDIERS. wii'ii ii m.nii i in i'iww iwhw(■iriuw' i iw in KXjjagMKMißTwiiiß.'iyji'inanniiiwrn— l ——imriMi win nwimrnia nw nTbTßßrwir'i"Bi" ! iHi wrwsri rwit»i>i>nnw i mui hjjim A GOOD DRUG STORE PUREST STOCK OF TOILET ARTICLES. BEST AND PUREST MEDICINES. BEST ICE CREAM, SOFT DRINKS, CANDY and CIGARS. LAND DRUG COMPANY Corner Broad and Marbury Sts. Augusta, Ga. You Have Tried the Rest, Now Try the Newest Th<£ Savoy Restaurant FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. TELEPHONE 230. 970 BROAD STREET. AUGUSTA, GA. “Friendship Warms Into Llife Our Dor- mant Powers and 'J&SS/ j ! Brings Out the Best ihhatisinus.” ... a-- " Young man—you who are wearing the uniform of your country—you’re kindling friendships and awakening forces within yourself that will never go to sleep again. A PHOTOGRAPH is the thing between friends. Let us make it for you! McFEELY’S STUDIO 1271 Vz Broad Street. Near Fire Dept Headquarters. I Theatricals and Amusements PLAYERS' CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS At a meeting of the charter members of the Camp Hancock Players’ Club held at the Y. M. C. A. Administration Build ing on Friday evening a thorough organ ization of the clul) was effected by the election of the following officers: President, Sgt. William Casey, instruc tor Machine Gun School. Vice president, Corp. Harry Green, Headquarters, Fifth Group. Secretary, C. F. Martin, Y. M. C. A., social director. Treasurer. Vincent J. Armstrong, K. of C. secretary. Director of Productions, Frank (Jazz) Welch. M. G. T. C. Musical Director, Sgt. J. J. Wuerthner, leader. First Group Band. Publicity Director, Pvt. William Geddes. M. G. T. C. These men. together with Secretary Pollock, of the Jewish Welfare Board, from the executive committee. Considerable time was devoted to the discussion of the proposed dramatic pro duction toward which the duh is work ing. Director of Productions Welch and Music Director Wuerthner are working on plans which will he presented to the mili tary headquarters for approval in the near future. During the past week about twenty five professional and amateur entertain ers have registered as charter members of the dub. President Casey is now planning an or ganized campaign to bring out all possi ble entertainment talent in the camp, in order to furnish a large variety of num bers from which to choose for dub pro ductions. Men of ability as singers, instrumental ists. comedians, variety entertainers, and stage hands will find it to thdr advan tage to become associated with the or ganization. Arrangements have been made to hold an all-star entertainment, followed bv a dance, at the Partridge Tun on Friday, September IS. Considering the wealth of talent available. President Casey feels confident that a program can be. arranged which will surpass anything hitherto presented in Augusta. Aiken, S. C., Talent at Y 232 No greater love hath a soldier than that he enjoys the privilege of being en tertained by the ladies. On last Friday evening a touring ear filled with lady entertainers from Aiken. S. made a. journey from that small, but pleasure seeking town, to Camp Hancock to amuse the boys of Groups One and Three with their personalities from a vocal and in strumental standpoint. The Crowd which had gathered into the Hut burst out with applause again and again, and'each time did the good ladies respond in a most excellent style. Aiken is a most popular suburb of Camp Hancock, for many of our soldier boys have visited tho*o people more than once during their stay at the Machine Gun Training Center. And the several ladies participating in this event did not fail to include the O. D. boys in their program. They, too, impressed the au dience with talent unexcelled in their line. The entire evening’s social lasted nearly one hour and a half and there was not a dull moment during all this time. VAUDEVILLE AT HUT 76 FURNISHES FUN All-Star Show Given By Soldier Performers One of the best shows seen in a long time was put on at Y 76 on last Tues day night. There were eight acts on the program and every one was of “big time” calibre. A big crowd witnessed the per formance and a burst of applause greet ed each act. Appino and Delabatio in a refined mu sical act opened the bill and presented a very clever number. They were follow ed by Jack Wessel o fHeadquarters In firmary, who gave two clever readings. Our old friend Elias Robinson of the Six teenth Company came on next and sang several songs in his usual pleasing manner. For an encore he gave George Behan’s sign of the Rose. After Robin son Jack Spellman held the boards. Jack’s specialty was the reading of Slim Jim, which he gave in a. very creditable way. Anderson and Mittenzwei of the Nine teenth Company, were the next number and pleased greatly with their song num bers. One of the bright spots on the bill was Frank Smith, who camo on next. Smith is sure' one fine comedian and he made a big hit with the boys. H* »•- sponded to several encores. One of the bright spots on the hili was Frank Smith who came next. Smith is sure one fine comedian and he made a big hit with the boys. He responded to several encores. One of the surprise nets on the program was Jack Lipton of the Sixty-first Com pany. who came on next. Ho gave some excellent imitations, his imitation of Ha waiian instruments going especially good. The closing act on the program was nut on by Hinson, known as Hancock’s Hou dini. He did s<*v<Ttl fine rope Irieks. ITe was assisted bv Sgt.- Shepherd of Fifth Battalion Head qua Hers. MOVIE SCHEDULE IN “Y” HUTS “HEART OF A GIRL,” 5 reels. (Irving Cummings.) I Wednesday, October 2 Hut 232 Thursday. October 3 Hut 79 Friday, October I Hut 231 Saturday, October 5 Hut. 78 “LOVE ME,” 5 reels, (Dorothy Dalton.) Wednesday, October 2 Hut 78 Thursday, October 3 Hut 75 Friday, October 4 Hut 77 Saturday, October 5 v Hut 76 “HIDDEN I'EARSL,” 5 reels. (Sessue Hogakowa.) Thursday. October 3 Hut Remount Friday. October 4 Hut 234 Saturday, October 5 Hut 232 “BLUE BLAZES ROWDEN,” 5 reels. (Wrn. S. Hart.) Monday, October 7 ...Hut Base Hospital Tuesday. October 8 Hut Remount Wednesday, October 9 Hut. 78 “HIS MOTHER’S BOY.” 5 reels. (Charles Ray.) Monday. October 7 Hut 25 and 231 Tuesday. October 8 Hut 79 Wednesday, October 9 Hut 232 MASS SINGING” CONTESTS TO BE HELD FOR GROUPS (Continued from Pago One.) Zip, Zip, and the many others now in use! To the fun of defeating the com peting groups is added the feature of owning the silver loving cup. This will be held by the winning group, just as long as they prove to be the best singers. The idea of competition in singing is ) an ancient one and probably originated ■ with the ancient Druids of Britain. Their descendants, the Welsh people, kept the idea, and called such events Eisteddfods (prouonced Istethfods), and periodically held these Eisteddfods at which time all the singers, speakers, poets, and writers met and competed for various prizes. To this day the people of Wales hold these Eisteddfods as do also the people of Welsh extrac tion in America. An example of one of the larger Eisetddfods held in this country was that one held in Pittsburg in’ 1913 wh n singers from all over this country and England competed. The Machine Gunners are enthusias tic singers and no doubt these compe titive sings will take on a keen spirit of rivalry. TRENCH AND CAMF THE “K. P.” (Somewhat After Mr. Kipling.) I’ve carried half logs from the wood-pile that nearly have broken my back, I’ve bent under loads of potatoes—they come in a two-bushel sack— I’ve peeled them, and sung while I did. it! —and onions ain't strangers to me! And if you’re coming in You’d best cut out the grin—• And learn about “K. from me. My first was in Main Training Depot, I got it the very first day, They gave me a mop and a. bucket, the sergeant he showed me the way, I got me hot water and soapine, I scraped all the skin off a knee— I’ve wallowed in dirt, Yet it did me no hurt So learn about “K. I’.” from me. / 1 I've taken the slops they left, over and dumped ’em outside in a can. I’ve scouted the mess hall for prune Pits and gathered them up in a pan, I've done all the things they’ve requested, and wondered how such things ’ could be, O, I fell into line > Without murmur or whine ■ Then learn about ”K. I’.’’ from me. Meat scraps 1 have wiped off the tables, I've waded through garbage and 1 grease, \ I've wanted to swear- but rcmembe r!--and managed somehow to keep peace. For you open your mouth and they’ve got you, it’s useless to put forth a ; Plea, If you show 'em you're sore. Well, you get a week more You'll learn about “K. r.” from me! i I ve waited on yelling hyenas whose manners have all been forgot, If I ni serving ’em peaches it’s “Buddy," if “goldfish,” they call me a mutt, They’ve kicked ’cause they didn’t ha ve syrup, or sugar to splash in their tea I But I’ve learned how to stall An' I’ve lived through it all, Well, learn about "K. I’.” from me. They have brung out the pans where I ll find ’em and now I must hustle and scrub ’ For the more that you know of our sergeant, the less will you loaf like a dub, ' And the end of it's cussin’ and crabbin’ and dreamin’ Hell’s kitchen to see, So be warned -duck the pot! (Which I know you cannot) And learn about ‘‘K. I*.*' from me. JOSEPH K. COLTON. • Headqua.rters Specialists School, AL G. T. C., Camp Hancock, Ga. Murdered Czar Nicholas ws Haunt big Bulgar Ruler, and He Feared His People . . Paris, Oct. I. It was the fear of revolution at home and the failure ! of Germany and Austria to send ■ him the military force he. required I that induced King Ferdinand of Bulgaria to turn to the entente for help, according to the Ameri . can consul general at Sofia (Dom inick Murphy) as quoted in a dis ' patch to the Matin from Saloniki. The consul general, the dispatch states, gave interesting details on his arrival at Saloniki from Sofia, in company with the Bulgarian . plenipotentiaries of the conditions I i in the Bulgarian capital leading up to the demand for an armistice. ’ King Ferdinand, (he account de clared, assembled the grand coun cil September 23rd with the result that a formal demand was made on ? Berlin and Vienna for immediate assistance. Notwithstanding the urgent tone of the demand Germany and Austria responded with evasive promises for the future. i HYMEN FEASTERS MAKE MERRY AT BRIDAL DINNER (Continued, from Page one.) • ■ was a cook and called upon to make biscuits for the members of the 59th , Company, which necessitated his aris ing in the moonlight. Shop Klein, in • his own inimitable way scored a hit 1 with his K. r. sketch and character ’ song, '‘That's a Fine Fellow,” and Ell Siegel, I’at Rooney’s only rival put on i a (lever exhibition of solo dancing, giving his version of the past and (he present buck dancing, and some of George Primrose's sow shoe dancing. The music for the dancing was fur nished by courtesy o* the Third Group ' Jazz Band, who gave encore after en- 1 core, and it was with great regret that the dancing had to stop at the sounding of Taps. Two tilings marked the whole even ing’s pleasure, the guests and those ' who were to entertain, including the members of the Jazz Band, were serv ed at one seating. This feature was commented on by all who attended the 2 dinner. The splendid dinner warrant i ed much praise from all sides, inas -1 much as the company cooks prided s themselves on the home-made dishes prepared, the following being the menu for the evenings’ dinner: Olives Marinades Melees ’ Dindon Roti Celeri Coupe d’Airelle '. Garniture Pommes deterrO Potatoes Sauvoreuses Confites Petits Pois Salade des Fruits au Berg- Gateau Pate de Pomme creme Gel* , Cordiale an Maison Case Cigares Candis Cigarettes LftlSlifi warns HUN ONSHOTCUNS Secretary of State Tells Berlin That if One American Pris oner is Executed, Such Re prisals As Are Necessary Will Be Taken By U. S. Washington, D. C.—The American gov ernment, in reph' to Germany's threat to execute American prisoners of war ' found in possession of shotguns, Mon i day gave notice that if Germany carries lout any such threat suitable reprisals ] will be taken. I Secretary Lansing's reply, made public I Monday, declare: that the use of .hot- I guns is sanctioned by The Hague con ! vent ions, and that in comparison with other weapons now used in modern war fare the shotguns used by the American troops cannot be the subject of legitimate or reasonable protest. "If the German government should carry out its threat in a single instance," say Secretary Lansing’s reply, "It will be the right ard duty of the United States to make such reprisals as will best protect the American forces, and notice is hereby given of the Intention of the government of the United States to make such reprisals.” Lansing’s Reply. After acknowledging receipt of the memorandum submitted through the Swiss legation, communicating the Ger man protest, Secretary Lansing said: "In reply to the German protest, the government of the United States has to say that the provision of The Hague convention, cited in the protest, does not in its opinion forbid the us© us this kind w That, the account continues, set tled the determination of King Ferdinand to forsake the powers which had brought only desolation Bulgaria, and entrust her des tinies to the entente. But what impelled the king most, the consul general’s account indi cates was the fear of revolution. Anarchy was making serious preg ie's in Sofia. Workmen and sol diers hail held meetings and pass ed laws. Bolsbevikism in its most excessive form became the regular order and mardfectE tions were held before the royal joiace. King Ferdinand, it Is added, haunted by recollections of the exe cution of Emperor- Nicholas was unable to sleep. He considered it essential for his country and for his own safety that a strong for eign military force should inter vene and thus it i» ; tided as Ger many could not give him that force, he turned to the entente. ■ of weapon. Moreover, in view of the ■ history of the shotgun as a. weapon of ■ warfare, and in view of the well known effects of its present use. in the light of a comparison with it of other weapons approved by warfare, the shotgun now in use by the American army, cannot be the subject of legitimate or reasonable protest. "The government of the United States notes the threat of the German govern ment to execute every prisoner of war found to have in his possession shotguns or shotgun ammunition. Notwithstand- > ing this threat inasmuch as the weapon 1 is lawful and may bo rightfully used. Its 1 use will not. be abandoned by the Am ' oriean army. Moreover, if the German t government should carry out its threats r In .i single Instance It will be the right [• and duty of the government of the Unit , cd States to make such reprisals as will 1 best protect the American forces, and 1 notice is hereby given of the intention of , the government of the United States to » make such reprisals.” 1 The German Protest. The protest of the German government submitted through the Swiss charge ad > interim, is as follows: "The German government protests t against the use of shotguns by the Am ,. oriean army and calls attention to the 1 fact that according to the law of war (Kriegsrecht), every prisoner found to - have in his possession such guns or am •» munition belonging thereto forfeits his > life. This protest is based upon Article 23 (E) of The Hague convention respect ing laws and customs of war of land. Re- 3 ply by cable is requested before Octo -5 bcr 1, 1918.” The article of The Hague convention on which Germany based its protest was ■ that forbidding the employment of ’’arms, projectiles or materials calculated to 3 cause unnecessary sufferings.” t Officials said the prohibition is direct ed not against efficiency in killng, wounding or njuring, but cruelty „ and terrorism. Wthin such prohibited category, they said, falls chlorine gas, "klammen worf(?rs’’ or saw tooth bayo nets used by the Germans. The shotgun, it was contended is ex j actly analogous to shrapnel shells dis charging a multitude of small bullets or a machine gun discharging a spray of pofhted bullets. Nine Bullets. Officials said that nine bullets are used in each cartridge in the shoguns and that the only instances where a shotgun pro jactile causes more injury to any one enemy soldier than would a hit by a rifle bullet are instances where the enemy soldier had annroached so closely to the shooter that, be Is struck by more than I one bullet. This, like the effect of the . dispersing of bullets from a shrapnel shell, it is argued, is permissible either I in behalf of the greater effectiveness or as an unavoidable incident, of the use of small scattering projectiles for the necessary purpose of increasing the like -1 lihood of killing a number of enemies. So far as is known here, shotguns have been employed by American troops in Frace only in police work and in repelling trench raids. Officers say they have I been very effective in meeting enemy at l tacks because they furnish a scattering fire at point blank range and the roar of them alone is very hard on the morale of the troops against whom they are used. There is a possibility, it was said, that shotguns have been used in mopping up • captured trenches, but they have not . been extensively distributed to the troops 5 abroad nor do they supplant any other , weapon. They are viewed by some of ficers as an answer to the German gas . grenades and flame Throwers, use of . which is specifically frbidden by the gen erally recognized rules of warfare. ■ Commenting on the many and varied i excuses offered for evading the draft. , provost Marshal General Crowder re marked that most of the would-be slack- I ers come to grief throug’ talking too ’ much. I •’They remind me of the young fellow I who. on the spur of the moment, asked a girl to marry him. » • Yes,' replied the g rl. ' "After waiting for live minutes for , him to say something more, she said: • 'Well, what have you got to say?' • ’Nothing,’ replied the young man; ‘l’ve said too much already.’ ” ) _ i "That young poet I introduced you to got typewriter and worked day and night in an attempt to make himself famous.” • '*H'w did he succeed?” i "It was the making of him. He be i came a firstrate operator on the type i writer, and now he has a good job with I a large firm.”—Life. RIALTO THEATRE SHOWING PARAMONT AMD ARTCRAFT PHOTOPLAYS NEXT TO THE LAMAR BUILDING lliUMi'MiiMi Hi'i 1 Ill'll rill'’ ,1 1.1l 1 I "ill I I lilfl |II| II 1 llliij- Hi W Ij.iln IIiiIiIIWiIWMM WALTON BARBER SHOP 612 BROAD STREET. First Class Service. Strictly Sanitary. THE TAILOR THAT KNOWS HOW TO PLEASE YOU. Remodeling, Repairing, Cleaning, Pressing. Reasonable Prices. Upstairs Campbell Building, Room 8. JACK J, WEISS. B AND B CAFE FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. 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