Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-16

parent QeSlro OF th0 Germans TO luhiSe
telling blows. in the hope Of demoraliz-
ing the new American contingents.
Tho men are holding their own under
the severe ordeal and express their
satisfaction at being given an oppor-
tunity to show their mettle and to
have experience IN genuine active
fighting.
Casualties Result Of Chance.
1t is believed that all the casualties
in recent weeks have been the result
Of chance shots, and it is not surpris-
ing, In view of the tons of shells and
shrapnel hurled at the American lines.
Several privates from the Engineer
Corps were wounded while digging new
trenches in front of the advanced lines
in daylight. They were easily seen
from the German observation posts, and
They stuck to their work under fire
until the shells began falling too fast,
when they retired. carrying their
wounded with them.
wounded at various times by exploding
shells on different parts of the line.
Slight cuts and bruises from flying
stones and dirt thrown about by the
shell explosions are of almost hourly
occurrence. corporal was killed by
a bullet nred by a German sniper when
the American inadvertently raised his
steel-capped head above trench en-
bankment
Cheering Message From Home.
An encouraging message from home
was received by the staff officers Of the
American expedition yesterday, when
Senators Kenyon of Iowa and Kendrick
Of Wyoming were completing their
n QY1h4f9 w a g
that the nation was oolidly behind the
fighting men.
Everybody at home is doing wen.'
said Senator Kenyon at a luncheon
and there is no longer any north, south
east or west, but one country. The
only thing that bofherB them 10 to de-
eide what II best 10 DO and how to de-
it most quickly.
I'VE have been Impressed by the re-
31safsn1assnreeress made in training
the pfActltAlly green soldiers who were
the drat to arrive. The later arrivals
seem to be excellent material. They
are In dne shape and will assuredly
part Of 1t is that we have many more
thousands like them and can keep
sending them over as they are needed.
Viewpoints Have Changed.
I'VE did not come as mere sight
seers, but to find out the real condi-
tions. Our viewpoints have changed
completely. Two results have been ac-
complished. We are able to speak au-
thoritativeiy as to conditions here and
we are also loaded up with ammunition
with which to boost the next liberty
loan in February"
Under the guidance Of one of Gen.
made tour of the training area. talk
ing to officers and men. Later they
called on Gen. Pershing and were shown
the system of work at headquarters
They were disappointed at their ina
American soldiers are fighting.
Before starting for home the sena-
tors left for the French front, near
Verdun. to put in another day of OBJ
servation. They have already seen the
intensive training was especially in
teresting to them. Senator Kenyon
paid particular attention to the daily
rum ration.
Il have always been a prohibitionist.
but the trenches are certainly cold and
wet places" was the only comment he
cared to make.
PARIS. November 16-Representative
George H. Tinkham of Massachusetts
has arrived here and will join United
In five-day trip along the French
front.
United States Patrols in Clashes.
By the Associated Press.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
France. November 15.-There have been
further encounters between American
patrols and Germans in no mans land
Last night there were a number of
clashes, but the night was dark and
showery and the firing was at a dis
tance. There were no American casual
ties. The Germans placed machine
guns in several craters and sprayed
streams of bullets on our communi-
lery hurled shells from 75s at the posi-
tions and silenced the enemy.
American patrols have worked up to
the German wire entanglements. The
artillery fire day and night continues
lively.
A number of American infantrymen.
suffering from shell wounds have ar
rived at the base hospital All the
were caused by the same
SHE'LL
Shell Drops on Shack.
A group of Americans were In
shack in the reserve when the Ger
mans began shelling heavily The Of
fcers ordered the men to a dugout,
but before they could get there large
shell dropped on the position and ex-
ploded. The American artillerists con-
centrated their fire of the communf-
eating trenches of the enemy and it
Is believed that their shells caused con-
siderable casualties and damage
Nal. Gen. Sibert's fifth son is now
In the Army. Two of his sons are
captains. one Is a lieutenant and one
a West Point cadet. and the general
his nth and youngest son to
been advised. however. that his young |
sst felt he could keep out of the Army |
no longer. He has Just enlisted as a |
private.
Makes Locomotive Every Hour.
PHILADELPHIA. Pa, November 10. |
Tho Baldwin locomotive works In /