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About The Springfield news. (Springfield, Lane County, Or.) 1916-2006 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 17, 1917)
MONDAY, SEPT. 17, 101T PAGE 4 -' rpritri onntMnPtPf n meuvcj Ul lt1UL' 1UUU """T"1" . 1 r 1 ' NEWS OF INTEREST FT. FROM STEVENS Cantonments May Bo Built to Shelter Our Soldier Boys During Winter Months Among tho men selected from the Oregon coast artillery and ordered to report to tho school for govern nient cooks and bakers, San Fran ctsco, bofore September 15, was Pri vate Jean Condon, Second company, Eugene. Tho soldiers receive transportation and ration money at the rate of $1.50 per day. At graduation the men will all become Sergeants. It is sincerely hoped that work will begin at once upon cantonments which will be sufficient to house the troops until the winter season. The most severe test for the men will come late in November and every effort will be made to have cantonments completed nt least a month before that time. At present the Oregon men at Fort J Stevens and Fort Columbia are liv ing in large pyramidal tents Each company usually requires 14 such tents to shelter the men. Each squad of eight men occupy one tent by them Belves, the corporal being in charge and responsible for the arder and dis cipline of his men while off duty. Each man is equipped with a cot, shelter half poncho overcoats and blankets all of which he uses in making up his bed for the night. Each tent is sup plied with a stoveand some of the tents have floors, this matter being up to the men themselves. The boys from Ashland, Astoria, Cottage Grove and Roseburg have all pitched tents at "West Battery." Com pany street nt this sottlemont can bo seen nltvo with men when oft duty playing volley ball, soccer, playing catch and running football signals. Evenings bring wrestling nnd boxing matches around big bon fires. Tho men do not suffer from Inclc of amuse ment; when weary they waste no lime in amusing themselves. Major General Liggett, through his adjutant, II. C. IJonsou of San Fran cisco has appointed a genenl court martial court which will decide mat ters of Judicial nature brought be fore It In tho coast defenses of tho Columbia. First Lieutenant Edward 11. Hyde Jr. is named ns judgo advocate and Lieutenant Martin W. Hawkins of University of Oregon track fame, as sistant Judge advocate. Among tho other members of the court are Major A. Cheshire, Cap- tain Van Svarverude, Captain Paul G. Dond all of Eugene. A censorship plan has been worked out by the commanding officer in which Colonel liommoml, fort com mander. Fort Stevens, and Captain Mallne, adjutant to Colonel Bills, coast defense commander, pass upon nil news sent from the post. One largo pyramidal tent is kept for the sole use of the supply sergeant, who sleeps with and is responsible for the company's supplies nt all times. In case tho supply sergeant leaves for a few minutes or nn hour ' a bugler or mechanic usually stay In ;ho tent, thus insuring the safety of the property. In case no one Is avail able to keep watch over the supplies the tent Is "locked"; that is, fastened securely with ropes provided for that purpose. The "top cutter" first sergeant also has a tent of his own wherein is kept the company records the field desk, files and all books necessary for the use of the men in the company. The company clerk, usually a non-commis sioned officer is also stationed In the NEW SERVICE: We are authorized under the Federal Reserve Law to act as an Executor, Administrator, Guardian or Trustee. This is a new service our officers will be glad to discuss with you. FIRST NATIONAL BANK, EUGENE, ORFGON. first sergeant's tonU Tho officers of each company nro usually quartered In ttmnlt wall tents whoroln a cot, desk nnd n few chairs are kept. Tho captain commonly has such n tout liy himself while tho two lieutenants make uso of another wall tent, both being quavered lu tho same tent. A lnrgo mess tent nnd cook shack Is provided for tho uso of every com pany. All companies havo large field ranges with alamo attachments upon which all the food for the company Is cooked. Three men aro detailed be sides a kitchen orderly to supervise tho cooking. Four or flvo men nro do tiled especially each day as "kitchen police" in order that the detail work ' need not bo botherlni? tho cooks. At present there is keen rivalry be tween tho companies when the dally mall Is handed out at tho "village" post office. So far tho (eighth Port land, First Ashland, and Second Eu gene havo been holding their own against nil odds. Postmaster Cutiloy worries along each afternoon with 25 sacks of mail with only one assistant to help him work It over. Tho boys from Eugene live In two long rows of tents located at Uattory Clark, tho morter battery. Tho sec ond company Is now boasting tho champion football team of the coast dofenses with "Jim" Co.ssnian, nnd ' "Chuck" Jones old University of Oro-, gon stars. Jones made the trip to J Pasadena last winter. Practice Is nl ready being hold dally after retreat to build up a strong offensive and de fensive machine. "The High Cost of Loving" Brand New Comedy Will Be Presented at Eugeno Thea tre Thursday September 20 Be Patriotic to Your Home Town and fo Your Friends Buy a box of Sweets for the Sweets at the pilar? nt wntB and receive a 10 percent discount on every dollar purchase. This bargain will only be open oriSaturday, September 22, 1917. Now is the time to buy that candy for the soldier boy. Eugene Theatre Sept. 20 RETURN TO THE SPEAKING STAGE KOLB and DILL (Themselves) IN THE PERENNIAL FAVORITES OF THE MUSICAL COMEDY STAGE ARE BACK AGAIN After more than a year's absence making "Movies" of their old time successes and will PRESENT A FAST, FUNNY, MUSICAL FARCE WHICH WAS THE RAGING SUCCESS OF NEW YORK THE HIGH COST OF LOVING" By Frank Mandel With Bundles of Catchy Songs. A Wonderful Cast and a Carload of Special Scenery GIRLS PE LUXE MULTITUDES OF MIRTH MUCH MUSIC AND MELODY SPRINKLINGS OF SPICE ' AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST A Ragtime Orchestra With Banjb and Saxophone Guaran teed to Keep You Swaying in Your Seat to its Irresistible Rhythm PRICES: $1.50 $1.00 50c Kolb & Dill, those inimitable corned inns, have returned to the musical comedy stage after moro than a year spent In the "movlos" and nro pres enting a brand new table d'hote com edy in three courses entitled "Tho High Cost of Loving'' which was a tremendous success In New York nnd which will be presented at tho Eugene ! theatre Thursday September 20. Kolb & Dill are supported by a clever cast i of principals and a bevy of pretty girls i One of tho many features of their new ! attraction is a ragtime orchestra which includes among other Instruments the banjo nnd saxophone. None of tho j many successes In which Kolb & Dill have appeared afford them tho oppor ' tunltles for funmnklng that "The High J Cost of Loving" does. It simply brls I ties with clever lines and funny sit- , nations, seasoned with just enough I spice to appeal to every class of aud ience. I The plot of "The High Cost of Lov ing Is woven around four members of a purity league who have been paying blackmail to a dancer who appeared In the town 25 years before. Each thinks himself the father of the dan cer's child-Noel. Mrs. Kline, presid ent of the purity league, discovers tho existence of this scandal and appoints the four conscience stricken members of her league, to Investigate the mat ter and bring the guilty person to ac count. Lawrence Tucker, a young lawyer who Is In love with the daugh ter of one of these four men nnd whose suit has been opposed by the parent, discovers tho truth and uses a quito innocent young man to bring to terms tho father of the girl lie loves and incidentally tho other members of the investigating committee. Tho situations are extremely amusing and tho complications which grow as tho comedy progresses keep an audience in perpetual laughter. One of the best companies ever organized In the West will bo in sup port of Kolb & Dill. The roles of tho members of the Investigating commit tee will be played by C. Wm. Kolb, Max Dill, Henry Simmer, Julia Blanc and A. O. Van Slyke. Tho other principals include May Cloy, Leo Hen nlng, Honora Hamilton and Luetic Chalfant. The production will bo a gorgeous one as Kolb& Dill nro carry Ing with them a careload o fspeclal scenery. Captain Huntley Leaves Captain Merrltt 13. Huntley, of tho Third company, Oregon Coast Artil lery returned Friday to Fort Stevens after spending a flvo days leave of absence Vlth his mother, Mrs. Ann Huntley, and his two daughters, Mrs, Joe Skornlchka and Myrtle' Huntley, of this city.- His daughter, Myrtle, returnod to the Fort with her father and will live with him until the trObps Big Reductions Dollar Day SEPTEMBER 22 Men's $(5.00 Black English Dross Shoos for $5.00 Men's $5.00 Muck Button Dross Noolln Solos $1.00 Men's $1.50 Mack Laco Dross Comfort Solos :.....:...:... $3.50 1 1 Pair $1.50 Black Lnco Dross Broad Toes $3.75 17 Pair Men's $5.00 Black Plain Too Dross Shoo $3.85 5 Pair Men's $5.00 Black Patent Leather Shoos $1.25 ( Pair Men's $0.00 Tan Button Dross Shoo $5.00 G Pair Men's $0.00 Tan Laco Dross Shoe $5.00 1 1 Pair Men's $3.75 Tan Lnco Work Shoo $3.00 12 Pair Men's $3.00 Tan Laco Work Shoo $2.50 112 Pair Men's $1.25 Black Laco Work Shoo $3.75 I t Pair Men's $1.00 Black Lnco Work Shoo $3.50 G Pair Men's $1.50 Tan Lace Work Shoo 3.75 11 Pair Men's $3.25 Tan Lace Work Shoo $2.75 And a few odds and ends In work shoes at reduced prices. Main St. Between 4th&5th W. A. HALL SHOE STORE DOLLAR DAY We advertise Dollar Day which means Bargain Day. Let's make It a Get Acquainted Day as well. If you have ever heen in our store Come in Again. If you have never been In. both You and I have been losers. Stop the leak, or Quit Crying "High Cost of Living." Take advantage of some of these bargains. . , ,. i : A $45 New Home Sewing Machine $40 A good Machine, 10 Year Guarantee $22 A $40 Royal Sewing Machine $35 A 5 per cent reduction on beds, rugs and baby byggies. We will give one beautiful hand painted oil plcturo 22x28 inches for every $50 in trade to any one person. Make Saturday tho 22nd a big day and our store your headquarters. Rest and Fool Perfoctly Welcome Sincerely J. C. Holbrook Springfield, Oregon Main St. Between 4th&5th are ordered out.