Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 114, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 May 1916 — Page 3

To subdue the Tripoli rebels and the Senussl tribesmen who were threatening the western Montier of Egypt troops were rushed westward from Cairo. The photograph shows some of the camel artillery being shipped.

TRENCH WARFARE SHATTERS NERVES

Horror of It All Has Lasting Effect on Victims of the Titanic Conflict. WEIRD SCENES ARE DESCRIBED Dr. E. Murray Auer of Philadelphia Saya “Trench Dreams" of the Wounded Bare Horrors of Modern Battles. Philadelphia.—That the horrors of trench warfare, with its sudden alarms at night, the bursting of shells and the burying of men by mine explosions, have a lasting effect on the men who undergo them is the conclusion reached by Dr. E. Murray Auer of Philadelphia, Pa., who for some time was attached to the Twenty-second General hospital of the British expeditionary force, "somewhere in France.” In a paper which was read recently before the Philadelphia Neurological society, and which appears in the current issue of the Medical Record, Doctor Auer gives the results of his observations. Tn practically all of the cases which were observed by Doctor Auer the soldiers received no appreciable physical injury, the effect being purely mental. One such Instance cited by the physician was found in a boy nineteen years old. This boy had been for three days under a sustained and heavy shell -fire.- -At the end of thattlme he was threatened by his sergeant with courtmartial .for sleeping while on sentry duty. This led to an examination and the sending of the boy to the hospital. He was in a stupor for ten days. The same was true of another soldier who had seen his chum blown to pieces. During the time of their coma, which in some cases lasted more than a week, the soldiers gave the impression that they again were living through the experiences which had caused the stupor to come on. This was evidenced by their terrifled expressions. They crouched, started and stared wildly when spoken to. One such man rose from his bed in the middle of the night and recited in a one-sided conversation his experience of a charge and burial by a mine explosion, and then relapsed into his stuporous state. Another result of shock, according to Doctor Auer’s observations, is a continued shaking of the entire body, accompanied by various pains and unusually severe headaches. In some cases this shaking has been observed to last several days, and even weeks, although in most instances its duration is a few hours. In one instance

DAUGHTER OF SENATOR

Uss Leona Curtis, daughter of Sena- Charles Curtis of Kansas, is a vteome addition to congressional cirri in Washington. Though she has bti in the capital only a short time, hl charm and good looks hare won tuy friends.

CAMEL ARTILLERY ON WAY TO TRIPOLI

this trembling came after a soldier had twice been buried in a mine explosion, had been through a charge and under heavy bombardment in a trench and finally was hit by a piece of rock, which, while not injuring him, knocked him down. In his case the tremor of the head was marked, and lasted for some time. Temporary loss of memory is a common thing with the men who have been through some extremely trying period or who have suffered a sudden shock. In such instances the recovery of memory is as sudden as its loss. One such soldier, after being near a shell which exploded, could remember nothing that happened to him until he came to himself, walking along a lane, some tiipe .later. Another man in the hospital thought himself back in the trenches and became violent, moving his. cupboard about as though it were a machine gun and pointing it at his enemies. When he suddenly returned to a normal state he could remember nothing of his experience. One of the most common, and at the same time most pitiful, of the many mental results of the struggle is the inability to sleep soundly and recurrence of so-called trench dreams. It is not uncommon, Doctor Auer says, to see soldiers start from their beds in the middle of the night, crying out and weeping, the bodies bathed in perspiration as they dream of being 'chased by Germans with bayonets, of being buried under debris following a mine explosion and of losing the trench in a fog and being unable to get back. The fear which is commonly found is not the kind which a layman would expect. The soldiers do not fear injury to themselves. They are rather afraid of doing something wrong, a fear of an emergency in which one

Soldiers on Macedonian Front .Stand Helplessly Idle While Raiders Hover Above. SUN BRINGS GERMAN FLIERS Civilians as Well as Combatants at Salonikl Know That Bomb Throwers May Be Expected When Sky Is Clear. Arnoldo Fraccaroll, well known as correspondent of the Corriere della Sera, Is at present in Salonikl for his paper, and writes the following interesting account pf scenes and incidents in and around Salonikl, giving a graphic word picture of the situation: “Sunday is bomb day,” he says. “The sun brings the aviators and the aviators bring the bombs, but nevertheless, the people like to see the sun shine here. It puts new hope, new warmth in the blood. The soldiers at once smile and laugh again; the chill is taken out of the air, and even the telegraph poles lose their melancholy appearance. Who knows, perhaps the wire strung on those poles will now bring us some good news? The sun is shining; the beautiful winter sun, and hope and love are revived, and the people begin to feel that things will be as they were before the war. However, that those German aviators will again make their appearance there is no doubt. They always come on sunshiny days, and we have to put up with it. It is war. The French aviators inspect the country from Giewgheli to Petrow, bombard the German-Bul-garian positions near the bordter, and the German aviators come and bombard us. am just now near the first line trenches, at that angle where the trenches run from west to south to the point where they connect with the British trenches, forming the right wing of this front, which then runs down to the gulf of Orfano. Names, of course, I cannot mention, but I may say that here we are about forty kilometers from Salonikl. Work is progressing in the fortification of this line, which, is expected to withstand the attack that the enemy will soon make. The soldiers on this front are experts in the building of trenches and dugouts, and they were brought here for that purpose, particularly from the Champagne and the Argonne. “A brigade commander tells me that they are convinced the allies eventually will win, but to make an attack ourselves would be foolish, as we are not strong enough. This same commander

WAIT FOR DEATH COMING FROM AIR

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may fail or lose the confidence of his comrades. In one instance the patient was afraid to go to sleep for fear he would not awake. Blindness and deafness are frequently found, but one of the most unusual of the phenomena in this connection is the presence of photophobia, the fear of looking. In many instances men are found who complain that they cannot see. In such instances, when their eyes are opened for them, they can see without any difficulty. One instance of this came as the result of a trench dream in which the soldier again lived through his burial by a mine explosion four weeks before. When he awoke he complained that he could not see and imagined that his sight had been lost as a result of the explosion. When the eyelids were raised he could see as well as ever.

SOLDIER’S WILL IN VERSE

Testament of an Officer of the London Scottish Is Admitted to Probate. London. —The will was proved recently of Second Lieut. Norman McGregor Lowe, D. M. C., of the London Scottish, who was killed in France on January 10. The will, dated September 21 last, made on a half sheet of notepaper, reads: “In the event of my death, which I hope will be an honorable one on the field of battle, I appoint my brother Charles Edward Berkeley Lowe to be executor. Bury meby the braeken bush Beneath the blooming briar, And let never living mortal ken That a kindly Scot lies there. (Signed) Norman McGregor Lowe, Second Lieutenant London Scottish. Long live the King.

invited me to breakfast, and I was surprised at the luxury of the furnishings in bis little room. He actually had a real table of wood, some china plates, a few chairs and some tin drinking cups. He did not object to my bringing some preserves with me. and during the meal they were quite welcome. Suddenly came the cry from the outside: “‘The aviators! The aviators!’ “The soldiers had stopped work in the trenches and were pointing skyward. There in the blue ether at a height of only 600 meters we saw an aeroplane, and as the aviator emerged from the shadow of a cloud and the sun shone on his machine there was a cry of joy: “ ‘A Frenchman! ’ “But other voices were heard: “ ‘Yes, but see, there’s another one coming, yes, and still another, and still another flying very high. There, those two fellows up there are Germans.’ “The four aeroplanes were flying toward the border. The two lower machines were French, and they were rising higher, no doubt with the object of engaging the Germans in battle. The Germans had come from the direction of Saloniki, where, no doubt, they had thrown their bombs. Of course, the day was so beautiful that we could expect that. In the distance we saw smoke and dust rising, followed a few moments later by the sound of an explosion. The soldiers are shaking their fists at the German machines and cursing and swearing at them. Again there is an explosion, then another —this time very much nearer to us. Evidently the Germans have discovered our position and have come to bombard us, and they also have become aware of the fact that we have no guns with which to reach them. “Sure enough, the beasts are coming directly toward us, but we all remain standing where we are. Why run? What’s the use? All we can do is to separate, so that the bombs when they do fall do not fall among large groups. “The machines are directly over us now, and we can hear the noise of the motors. Somehow we feel death hovering over us. Some of the men double up, so to speak, and sink to the ground in the natural instinct to protect themselves. Tfiere is a terrible crash, followed by rocks and stone and earth flying in the air near us. Groans and cries are heard. A bomb has fallen in our field kitchen, from which a thick, reddish smoke is rising.- We can distinguish ten men lying on the ground. Five or six are able to get up, but the others will never rise again. One man had his head crushed and another’s chest was stove in. “High above us fly in the blue ekjH the two German aviaton, gatog od their way undisturbed.”

PLAYED ANY POSITION

Charles Ferguson Named as Best All-Round Ball Player. Made Reputation With Philadelphia 1 Nationals During Late 'Bo’s as Pitcher—Covered Much Territory Around Second. The won&srful all-round work on the diamond last season for the St. Louis Browns by a young collegian named George Sisler recalls the name of the great Charles Fergusemwho was named as the best all-round nail player the game ever had. Ferguson made his reputation with the Philadelphia Nationals during the late ’Bo’s as hurler and general utility player, and he was cut off right in the height of his playing ability and glory in 1888.,.. Here is some history about the great Ferguson and a few records he made during his short but brilliant career: Ferguson was secured from the Virginia club of Richmond, Va., in 1883, and began his work for the Philadelphia Nationals in the spring of 1884. That team was more or less of a joke, but the magnificent work of Ferguson was a big factor in making it a contender for pennant honors in 1886 and 1887, and it was during those seasons Fergudon made national fame. Here is his work for 1887: A percentage of .728 in games won, a fielding record of .947 in 25 games at second and a batting average of .414. Ferguson could catch a splendid game, and before going to Philadelphia he was known to go behind the bat one day and pitch the day following. In playing second he could cover a vast amount of territory, was equally sure on ground and fly balls and a strong, quick thrower.

SAYS RACE WILL BE HUMMER

Miller Huggins Says Every Team in National League Has Fighting Chance to Win Out. Miller Huggins, leader of the St. Louis Nationals, declares it will take a good guesser to pick the pennant winner in the circuit this year. “Every team has a fighting chance,” he says, “not even excepting the Car-

Manager Miller Huggins.

dinais.' I consider the National league is better balanced than in 1915.” Huggins refused to hazard an opinion as to his own choice. “However,” he continued, “the team that beats out Boston will run one, two.” The St. Louis leader believes New York has a chance if McGraw’s pitchers hold up, describes Brooklyn’s aggregation as well balanced, and regards Cincinnati as shifty. Huggins admits the power Alexander lends to the Philadelphia team, but maintains his own athletes will make every opponent realise they are in a real fight for the pennant. I

OLD VETS IN NORTHWESTERN

President Blewett Names Bill Finneran, Harry Howell and Garnet Bush as His Umpires. President Blewett of the Northwestern league announces his umpire staff for 1916 as follows: Bill Finneran, once in the National league and last year a Fed; Harry Howell, former American league pitcher and since then an umpire in a variety of leagues, and Garnet Bush, an umpire at one time or another in most every, league. No provision is made for a relief umpire, as the Northwestern prexy believes this trio, with the experience it has had, should be hardened te all sorts of mishaps.

BILL SULLIVAN TAUGHT HIM

Veteran Catcher Had Bill Meyers of Athletics Under His Wing While With White Sox. < Catcher Bill Meyers of the Athletics is only twenty-three years old, but has a good deal of baseball experience. Almost everybody has been marveling at the knowledge Meyers has of the fine points of catching and could not understand where he had picked them up, until Meyers informed Mack that he xad been under the wing of Bill Sullivan, the veteran catcher, while with the White Sox, four years •go. 1

PITCHER ALEXANDER GOES UP IN AEROPLANE

Manager Pat Moran Watching His Star Pitcher Make an Ascension.

Grover Cleveland Alexander, the Phillies" star pitcher and the Premier boxman of the National league, made his first ascension In an aeroplane with Johnny Green, the aviator, who made the trip across the Lookout Mountains n Manager Meran.-sum.Jfery reluctant about letting Alexander make the trip, he does not want his $40,000 star to get the habit of making these aerial ascensions nor does he want to run the risk of Alexander getting hurt. Alexander has been priming himself for the season’s opening and is in fine shape. He is confident that he will duplicate his wonderful performance photo shows Manager Moran (left). Aviator Green (center), Alexander in his outfit on the aviator’s right.

WHY SCHAEFER WAS SIGNED

Manager Donovan and Dutch Comedian Were Best of Friends While Playing With Tigers. When they were together on the Tigers many years ago Germany Schaefer and Bill Donovan were the best of friends. This may have been one reason why the Yankees signed up the comedian. At any rate, the following comedy from New York listens reasonable: “Well, Bill,” said Germany, according to the story, ‘T see we have nailed Lee Magee?” Manager Donovan smiled and nodded. “Tonka as if we ought to. have a great season —eh, Bill?” Donovan grinned. “Nothing like the old Tigers standing together —eh, Bill?” A few days later Schaefer won the right to say “we” when he attached his name to the papers.

TYLER HAS UNIQUE DELIVERY

Big Southpaw Flinger of Boston Braves Is Most Effective Hurler in National League. George Tyler, the southpaw member of the pitching trio that made the Braves the sensation of the National league, is considered the most effective lefthander in the National. He owes his effectiveness mostly to his overhand motion and to his cross-fire. Overhand pitching southpaws are ’rare. Waddell was one and there have been few others. But overhand

George Tyler.

cross-fl/e twirlers have not existed until Tylfer showed himself one. Usually the cross-fire is a side-arm bait Tyler throws it by taking a long step toward first base. The ball does not leave his hand until he is nearly a yard away from the batter’s lane and comes sailing in on a righthand hitter and away from the lefthander. Tyler has a wonderful curve and a fine change of pace. His slow ball is held loosely in his hand, exactly like his fast one, but no pressure is exerted except by his thumb and little finger. The ball is “covered’’ and ft is impossible to tell what he will throw.

DIAMOND NOTES

Connie Mack still insists on using recruits on the mound. * * * Nell Brady, former Yank pitcher, is now with the Columbus team. * • • Fort Worth has released Gust. He was told to blow to other parts. • « • The new Cleveland Indians threaten to be a scrappy bunch this year. • • • Reb Russell is fooling a lot of fans who think he won’t show much this season. • * * Right now is the time for each city to announce that it has a baseball pennant winner. • • • Every big leaguer has a dual personality. He is a hero one day, a boob the next. .. Yes, Montague, if Eddie Plank had been pitching in ’6l he would have gone to the front. * • • With Tris Speaker again safe in the fold, the Red Sox are banking on the American league flag. ♦ • • Baseball teams just now are all looking hopefully at the upper apartments in the percentage columns. • • • Jimmy Callahan’s Pittsburgh Pirates have been forbidden to smoke cigarettes. The stogie trust getting busy, eh? • * • Buck Herzog is starting early. He made such a scene in an exhibition game at New Orleans that he was put oft the field. • • • Connie Mack has cautioned his Athletics against overeating at their next appearance at the world’s champions’ banquet table. • • ♦ Clayton Perry, recently released by the Mobile Southern league club, has caught on with the St Joseph Western league club. * * ♦ Massey, the young shortstop of the Pelicans, is a pretty nifty looking youngster. He is just out of the University of Texas. • • • We learn that George Sisler comes from a Good Swiss family. We thought there was something familiar about George’s windup. * ♦ •

Pitchers Von Steinberg and Outfielders Koroly and Swaney are no longer Pirates. Jimmy Callahan turned them over to the Wheeling team. • * * "Texas Ed" Appleton, the young pitcher of the Robins, is developing a knuckle ball. Robbie already claims that “Texas Ed” can break the ball either in or out. * • • Hans Lobert is having a lot of trouble with his throwing arm, but otherwise he is in shape, according to a Gotham baseball scribe. Otherwise, Ed Walsh still would be spitball king. • • • ing as a battery for Connie Mack the other day, Adams and Adams were in the points for the Phillies. Some troubles ahead for Philadelphia scorers tai right. ’ "" '