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1 . " ' '- .: . -4 '; .... saaapEaasssa; TJKB MOEKING STAKr WILMINGTON N. C, SUNDAY; DECEMBER 8; 1918, NEWS OF SOLDIERS L. Fentress, - 621 NortlvFburtb Tw&? street, has the following ;:.Ifcftr;Tfotji Kovember 1. from A. T." 'Sailing llSti 9eld artillery, A. E. P ; ; :! I guess you have beffuix to think; fhat Fritz had me but not y$ t, X am, 'fine shape and the besft of healthy J ,Te by the papers from Aorae that iyou ,11 hear quite 6ften about our Infantry, t you must; not forget that' North ".roiina has some artUlenr aver here, ind believe me, it ia , 'Home' artillery. , vou don't believe It, ask Vrttr. . Re thinks our 75's are some kind of m'a ihine artillery from the way ,ourboy gre when they are putting over V,tr. Tlee And" speaking af barraga, I guess 1 read Secretary Baker's description L The Star of the St. Mihiel barrage. Well. I saw it a heap closer than he "We were also in the opening bat tle of the Argonne forest and were the first artillery to go through Montfau fPn and were able to see this place taken and retaken and then fall again into our hands to reman., tfhe fight around that place, which is known as fihtinR- north of Verdun and around the Meuse river, is adjudged as ,he toughest fighting along the entire wfStern front. I have come through ltwithout a scratch except fpr a slight , i.-ir in fit pnouerh to kill tUc ab-u ,ml leave a stain without a' blister. In the above named place your gas mask and steel helmet were surely .your friends. I met up with several of the bovs in Captain Clowe's camp, among them MilHcan that used to be at Elv ington's. Also ran across a tJattery of and-eraft boys' from home that were originally W. L. I. Saw all of thesa in the St. Mihiel drive which, as you know, was a truly American drive, Th jir fighting over here is beyond d Bcription. I have seen some of the prettiest fights in the air that eould-be imagined. We are getting mere com. plete control of the air away from Frita jll the time, although you must giye it to him that he still has some nervy jiers. I saw one come over and shoot down a couple of observation balloons and when he started after the second, our pursuit planes started after him, and although the observer in the bal loon had already left in his parachute (and by the way this is some sight to see one jump from a balloon when an enemy plane approaches); and they had drawn the balloon half way down, he made a dive and set'.Jt on fire with his machine gun. This is done by using inflammable bullets, but before he Could recover and return t his own tines he was downed by one of our machines. Ov.r machines are appearing more and more numerous on thef ront every' day, ami if we keep it up it will, not be long before we will have the lead over them in the air. I have seen as many as 124 fighting machines in the air at one time. But the ugliest look ing ones were 13 enemy planes, tl fiy .ng high and two "very low. and shoot n? at us with their machine guns, but he only damage done that time was to tlioot a doughboy, about 100 yards from us, through his foot. Being with the light artillery you get a pretty good chance to see the fighting .at close range, as our positions are sometimes rsht along the infantry rear lines; or ti?t in the rear, as 'we are supposed to always be in touch with them. What c rou think of the latest peace moves? it looks as if some of them have enough and from what some of the rman prisoners say about this first American army, they never have" seen .ny fighters equal to them. They have ind of changed their ' minds about the green" soldiers from over the'seas Well, I am in a German dugout and the stove that we are using has their fa vorite iron cross on the door and just Mttside is a lone German cannoneer nith an cross emblem on he wooden 'ross at his head. The emblem also ?hows that he was killed in September, 'S14. So you see Frit lived here for our years. Give my regards to all the fellows and tell all he Clarks hello !or me. Also tell Charlie that in all he turmoil over here -the quail still ravel in coveys and there is a covey .hat uses about 100 yards of the place vhere I am sleeping. They are larger han the Bob White bird at home; and ilso tell him that if I don't get back his bird season, I will be back next season, sure! I am mighty sorry to near about the epidemic that you are laving and trust t&&t you all have ecs aped its ravages. Give my best re gards to Mrs. Fentress and also Thomas, and, tell him to write a fellow vhen he has nothing else to. do. How s Dave and Claude King coming on? Tell them hello for me; also all the :lerks in Rehder's. With best of luek, ?;c." From Lieut. W. F. Qnialfvan. ' Mrs. Dan Quinlivan, 215 North Second street, has the following let ter from her son, Lieut. W. 'F. Quinli van, known to all Wilmington as Just "Bill." "Are you still keeping up with the Be a Joyl7aHor, , "eets-rjor Cqrno 2 Drops, 2 Secondi Corn If Boomed! When you almost die with your shoes on and corns make you almost waiic sideways to get away from. , the pain, take a vacation tor 4 rain--ute or two and apply. Z or t: drops) My Corn. Peel Clew OH ,With 'Gets-U f,fthe 'wofWa magic and nlrgaB-",Vcorn-Peer. "Gets-It." Than. na then only, will you too ure that your corn will loosen from your too taat you can peel, It right off ; ?ioriou8iy easy with yotir finger. iake no chances of continued :P.n soreness why use greasy. lfi? Ja-ting salves, plasters that shift l .Eress lnt the .. -quick,' raxors ana 'diggers" that make corns bleed nd also grow faster? Use painless, wy. always sure "Gets-It.- There r only one like it in the world that's 0 vVi- Millions have tried and ' -K'd it for years. It never fails. -Gets-it," the guaranteed, money- .; oae corn-remover, the only -sure . 5pf m v0st8 ba trifle dra toIS: d by . Lawrence A Oo. Chicago 111. S'!rl in Wilm In rtnn n reoiiinettd- " ,s the world's best . corn ; remedy . it. R Psl.mv ' -pi'i n-tnn TPha-rC- The Pavne DrueCband f-'l hv What do vou think of h's wv I the v'niericans are doing" noAy? I was into cthe line in advance of the reet.l aiv aiong, the way the Australians -wra shotting. 'Good Ole Yanks'. They are always glad to see the Americana. This much I will say for the 'Diggers (Australians:) They are the worlds best fighters. Not a one hag his equal i nth,e kaiser's army. I' was;' helping the mtO hold. a bit of line and the Huns got -nasty and tried to bomb up out. We then went after them and taketit from me it was" 'some going for awhile but Jerry's trench was taken from hint; and we occupy it a great deep; dugout 45 feet underground. They certainly must be afraid of artillery fire. Everywhere he is on the run from the Alps to Belgium. Even the Bel gians are giving him a run. I cant see how It can last a great while longer and hope and trust to God that it wont. Bulgaria is. out of the running and this may cause Turkey to -get out also and this also may have a better influence on Russia, Greece and other countries. In any event Bulgaria's action has con siderably shortened the way and driven an. Impassable barrier between Germany and the Turkish armies. ,The kaiser may see that he has no chance and-to prevent further suffering will give up, if be doesn't, God help him! I am sorry that I haven't wVitten yeu but onee 1 nthe past 24 days but mother, we have been busy! We broke the Hindenburg line, rested there three or four days and then bumped Jerry again. In eight to ten days we push ed him back 15 miles and took about 2,000 prisoners. About eight or ten. good sized towns were liberated, sev eral of them having 10,000 people. Any number of villages and towns were taken. Everywhere this division (the 30th) is hailed ass the best of Ameri ca's fighters. The Australians are strong for us and they are the best of the scrappers. Coming out of the .Jine the Tommies and the Diggers, sfAustrailians and English) ask Who are you? Our men would answer Thirtieth division.' then they would shout 'Good ole Tanks!' One Tommie said to us-, 'If you ""Yanks go into the .line again the war will be bloody well over." I am at present in command of , G company, if you please. In other words, I am the big dog. When I was' in E company one officer and -,wht men captured over 200 Jerrys inside of two hours, besides killing and wounding many more. Our ,boys are not afraid of all the Huns in Europe. It is a common oecurrenoe for one with 20 or 30 prisoners to pome strolling in. The Hun -is , deathly afraid of,. us., and J? know it. As soon as we get" him iif a tight place he hollers for mercy.. He usually beats it if he can and never fights until the last. Once agaip we are back for a rest. We are many miles from the front and we are quar tered in an exceljent chateau. Quite nice this chateau stuff. I had better mention this before I go any further: I was leaving a rotten position for some billets in a town we had taken from the Huns a few days ago. Some one in passing said "Hello, Bill' and I looked around and saw a fellow from Dan's company. I asked him where Dan was and he said up the line a bit, Looking for him but couldn't locate him. Finally I gave it up and started back when whom did I meet but Sergt. Daniel Quinlivan. He looks fine and talks as much as ever. I saw Kenneth Mann several times and he informs, me that Pop (Dan) was less than half a mile from me. I couldn t go to see him because I, was in command of the company and had'a position on the line. When I told him I was in command he wanted to know if I was captain and I said no I am not a captain but I am doing, a captains work. I expect to be relieved on the line shortly and surely do hope so, for this is a Job." Xleut. Jas. P. Orr Writee Lrieut. Jas. P. Orr writes the follow' lng letter to his parents at Currie, dated just before peace came: "Well, if you could Just see your old boy tonight you would laugh your selves nearly to death. I am feeling fine. Have just seen in the papers about Austria and . her armistice' and the good work'the allies are doing and I feel very much encouraged over it. I will proceed to tell you what I am doing and the surrounding circumstan ces. I am in a dugout 8 by 14. Have a little stove and fire. With me are my sergeant from Rhode Island; one of my runners, a married man from Missouri; one-of my first aid medical men and one who limps around and can't do much fighting. This is my personnel for this dugout. The Test of my men are out in other places near me and some on the guns watching. Just at this time I am back in the supports and things are not quite so lively., We ate supper at 4 p. m. Now it is 7 p. m. and I have two candles to see how to write. My men are fix- ring some hot coffee and we have some Jam and bread. These men are migniy nice. They fix, little extras and I en joy them, very much. We are Jack here for a few days rest and all are mighty tired, hungry and dirty. It's a great treat ta get back for a few days where things are a little more quiet. We came in last night from the anA nr now about two. miles 4tUW " . II back. I am not allowed to say much in detail win tel1 yu m snorx' OI my stay at the front. This was my first experience going over the top. The last time I was at front we did nor go oyer." it was exciting ana The night before we went over j. re ceived orders that we would go over at the sero hour with a certain infan try platoon. Next morning I was up early, "getting my men all ready for our advance. Within a few moment? the artillery barrage was started. The shells - began falling , all around the men: within, a, few minutes. - I-saw-one of my men killed. He vas at&is post within eight feet of me. A piece of shrapnel passed through his steel, hel met into his head. He was lying low on the ground reattywlth ammunition for the guns, as we ; needed it. He didn't even move after, being hit. This was the only man I lost in the drive. I 'had several wotinded. I - was for tunate indeed, and didn't get a scratch. I was hit once on my helmet but it didn't go through. . We took our hill in a very short time with fine luck; took 19 "prisoners, killed five and the rest rah before we could get them. I wish -you ' could, have seen some of theseold men, some of them were grey headed. Sherman was correct when he aid war is hell. We: hve .the Ger mans on the run. I don't see how they can hold out much longer since Aus trla Is out of it. Two lieutenants out of my company were killed." They were friends of mine. I have my stom ach full, have some Red Cross cigars to smoke by a good fire. Yesterday was the ,flrst time I had any water to drink for two days. No face wash and I-AriealHnH two das. The . men; &hm-Htf. bddlrits?nd r everything ENGLISH CHAPLAIN COMPAHES v OUR SOLDIERS TO CRUSADERS Pays Glowing Tribute to Spirit That . . Moved American People. : ' ' (The Basche.) : ' ,;.,We read now of the" more intimate story of our soldiers and what they did and have done, not so much with pride, as -with rejoicing that at last the nation rose to its? duty, Chaplain Watt, of the Gordon Highlanders, in a late ScUbner's, pays a beautiful trib ute to the spirit that moved theation, ''I pressed the broad, Atlantic," he said, 'in one of the most "meTnorable pro- cessions that ever human eyes beneld over thirty thousand brave men mov ing eastward for sacrifice. The sea lay in the sunshine smooth as a lake; and every day I went up to the boat deckhand in the darkening too, I look ed abroad upon the most t affecting spectacle that ever movedth'e heart of man. Surely never, since the birth of Christ, has such a thing been seen, so deeply charged with wonder, and so full of significance for the future of the world. Somehow, I could not help thinking of Abraham crossing the des ert from Ur of the Chaldees. with the star of faith shining above him, as 1 saw those great tshlps, laden with the best-life of America, climbing the steep three thousand miles, to fight, and suf fer, and die for - liberty. The iong columns of the old crusades, which im agination still can fcee, winding heir 'way through history, have not a more abiding grip upon the -memory of ; the ages. For this was part of a proces sion with a purpose which fneiroiM the world, the purpose of a peace-lov- peopie roused to 90 out into the un. in known f or the -vindfeatidn f what was sacred' to their fathers, and not to' re-4urn-even., the ' remnant of themtill their purpose was achieved.". These aro .insirtng words, written by an Englishman a geherous ' tribute but one cannot . help thinking, of " the equally exalted ideals, which led this man's ceuntry to. : instant 'and, far greater - aaeirflee : four years agow-a sacrifice-, on . the v altar ot liberty, jiQt for -personal gain;.but:"; to say ; silt nations-given at once, "while we were looking coldly on, and! keep up through bloody years whiieVthe flower and the overwhelming multitude of England's map -power ,was pouring to the defense of the nations menaced and mangled; oy tne nrutai lnoumair ipe, England's sacrifice was a bitter oue. As announced in the house of com mons this week, the British loss in killed was 655,000, wounded totaled ever 2,000,000, While missing, including pri soners, were 359,000. The total casua lties were over 3,b00,000. But our very exemption from great sacrifice was. paid for by the iives of millions of the allies, who carried on for' nearly three years while we sup inely withheld our aid. So that there should -be in 'America no vainglorious exultation or exalta tion o four help in finally winning the war no insistence as to terms or as sumption of right to mould them. Boys' egrne Today. The regular meeting f the Boys' League will be held at the Y. M. C. A. this afternoon from 5 to 5:45 o'clock. The topic will be, "The Development of the Squ1," by Dr. A. D. McClure. All boys over 12 are codially' invited and urged to atend and, take their friends. V A.' jjlr E. ' SIOX COFERENCB. ' Convened " at " Sit. OltVe Wednesday 7Vnsei af Stra Talk, v " . ; ? (Special Star Telegram.) It. Qliva De,c. 7. The Cape Fear conference of the A. M. E. Zion church convened f nannual session at Mt. Olive, Wednesday, Bishop A,-J. Warner, of Charlotte is presiding.- .in. hi annual address the bishop urged the colored ministers to tea,ch their people, to live In harmony the principles of democracy as - dut Jined by . President Wilson. :' The . bishop commended hie race for their loyal support of the government during the i war. He urged his pas tors to live upright, Christian lives to save, and encourage education and to, be honest . He predicted that in the readjustment of affairs the . south would take ' the lead in seeing, that the negro is given his full rights. 'Dr, Culbreth of the Methodist church assured his colored brethern that the white man had the best feeling and interest for the colored .rights and that they may expect to be encourage ed and given their full rights. Dr. E, Li. Madison, of Wilmington, delivered the educational sermon he pleaded eloquently for a practical Christianity, urged his hearers, to be sober industrious, peaceable arid up right. J. W. Martin, of St. Louis, J. W, Woodj. John C. DanCy and C. S. Wh';.e, of Philadelphia. were present aivd spoke concerning our duty to save and help the government. ... This 'conference raised $5,000 fort b nevolence and $80,000 for general purposes. Stomachs Rut in OrdeIristantiyl f No Indigestion, Gas or Heartburn Humps of pairi-vthat's irIiges Belcbiriff .'sour food, aciSa anS gascstbat'5 dyspepsia. ' Instant relief awaits yotil . The moment Pape's Diapepsin reaches your sick, upset stomach all distress stopg, $q waitings Stopf at once! ' " Costs so little, at 'drug stores. t an end to sma?fi misery PLy A FEW PAYS MORE. of our Ten Day Shoe Sale. Wilming ton Shoe Co. (adv) v9t&: Pace's Diapepsin BOLSHEVIK POSITIONS TAKKUf WITH USB OF SMAIX AIUIS Archangel, Monday, Dec. 2.f- (By the Associated Press). A, detailed report of the capture by American aid Rus sians of bolshevik postions on the Pinega river on Nov. 29 says: "Our troops with only machine guns ajid rifles, advanced against shrapnel, strangely , without any or with very few mlJor casualties. Before retreat ing the bolshevikl are reported, to liaye. killed thirty peasants. ' - "PM-X' ' "An international battalion, compos ed mostly of Magyars, haa recently been the bolsheviki's s- most rellapla force on the Dvlna front. ' In the, fight ing of Nov. 11 to 14 it left great piles of dead before s our positions,-having' fought stubbornly. All sectors a ths past two days have been aultt," .. 14 It owlYou Can Center Your Christmas and Depend FUCH'S Cash Dent. Store Thou A Remarkable Silk and Serge FOR Sale of Dresses MONDAY All dresses in the store, none reserved, at half-price. There are number of manu facturers' samples in' this lot which -rakes this off er more import ant. Remember, one more day to get a dress at half price. 0 p ' r' V mm inery Charmirisr Mill: In mid-winter fashion at tremendous re duction. Small hats, hats with wide brims and turbans, all reduced for Monday's sell ing to half of their original prices. Our mil liners have prepared for this event. See them Monday. V . The Fourteen Shopping Days Between now and Christmas will be the busiest days of the year. The spirit of Christmas as sym bolized by the . rotund figure of Santa Claus, gets into all hearts at, this season, and the coming of Peace adds, to the joys of the sea son nd makes it certain that the approaching Christmas will be the merriest ever known. We expect it to be our largest holiday season, and our stocks are adequate for the great demand that is sure to be made upon them. We again invite you to meet Santa Claus at our store. Monday's Specials in the Dry Goods Section 40c value Bleaching, extra fine, soft material, per yard . , . ... . . . ... . . . 30c 36-inch soft finish high Batiste, a big special for Monday, per yard . . : 30c .27-in. Percale in light shirt ing styles, per yard . . 15c Heavy Fleeced Outings, rekl high grade, in stripes and pjjtid; also pa jama outing, s all in on Monday's sale, ' for yard . . . . . ... . . 35c IHOE DEPT. A shipment of misses' tan low heel shoes, high' lace, have jUst been put in stock. These will go on sale at $6.50. Also the restful bed room slipper. Another small shipment just 'in. See u&or phone. Call 272 Monday. They will not last long. s ilk Underwear? DAINTY FOR GIFTS N A beautiful line of pink Crepe de Chine and Ital- lian Silk Teddies, Cami soles, Gowns, Corset Cov ers. These are especially priced f orv Monday's sell- ings. ' 'r It's Great Fuji to Choose GIFTS for CHILDREN As Well as For Grbwn-Ups. ' China Chocolate Sets j$38 setff Pot, with six cups and saucers, in white and gold and pink I; floral designs; also pretty blue tinted sets, at the spe- ' - cial price of ......... ..... . . . . . . .$3.98 . Big stock of elegant American-made toys. Bring the ,:. children and enjoy the fun with them. , The Government has reqiiestedthat all Festivities be resumed. All financial authorities agree that even greater prosperityis ahead for America during reconstruction period jvist be ginning abroad. This brings JEiettefeliving in all respects to us and all restrictions or personal expenditures maybe lifted without the feeling of being unpatriotic C ; - i - r. The Home of Santa Claus. frf -; ' i" " " if - .r ,- ---It r- lYi.. - i 9 . Phone272: 28 'ayne Drug ' CdyJvi ' 1 11111 If 1 1 1 1111 "" - nJ m mi r 1 II 1 -it , ! -mith's Drug Store.tililM
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