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The evening current., 1918-08-28
Had Empty Feeling Inside When
He Went Over the
Top.
BeCHE IS COWAUDLY FIGHTER
"Afrald 10 Take His Own Medicine" !"
Says Marine--peserlbe Work Of
Devil Dogs In Battle at
Chateau Thierry.

Chateau Thierry.
Parls.-He was q United States MA
rine. lie hailed from Chicago, aud
i judged his age 10 be twenty-five or
twenty-three. did not learn his
name. but during the short hour we
spent together he poured out TO me
his personal Impressions OF the fight
ing. In which he had taken n share.
Mt Chateau Thlerry.
Tie nnlvely apologized when he
learned I was an American, saying:
"0f course, when I've been I'm and out
OF the trenches n few times I expect
II will all grow stale, aud shan't
want 10 talk about IT,"
He was just n normal hoy, and
he related his experiences and Inn
pressions without pose or boastful-
ness.
"when we took over that part ot
the line we were told II was n quiet
sector" he said, "but II didn't remain
long quiet. We learned afterwards
that at first the Germans thought we
were British, our uniforms being some
what alike, but when they discovered
that we were Yanks they began 20 get
curious about us. They were sure
satisfied pretty quick"
Had Empty Feeling.
"what were your own personal feel
ings the first time you went over the
topf" I asked.
"Wcll," slowly, T suppose I was
frightened. ! had a sickening. empty
feeling somewhere inside nr. Just
before we were to start our captain
said: Now. boys, there's no need 10
feel bad about II. These men over the
other side are feeling just as bad, in
fact a mighty sight worse,' remem.
ber his words distinctly. because
they were the last he said. except 10
give the command to start. We Ind
60 advance through field OF green
wheat soppy with dew, 80 that We
got wet through and could hardly keep
our feet on the slippery ground. Our
captain and lieutenant were killed
right ut the start. and also the first
sergeant.
1--WE had only the gunner sergeant
left, and all around the men were fall
Ing, aud the mir was filled with the
noise from bursting shells, cries of
dying men, the groans OF the wounded,
the singing OF bullets, and the clatter
OF the machine guns.
"It's a funny thing, hut can re-
member all the different sounds as
clearly and distinctly as II each one
had been separate instead OF all going
on at once"
He paused In his talk moment and
I could see his frame stiffen nj the
mere recollection. Then he added,
slowly and with emphasis:
''rve never been what you'd call
praying chap, hut prayed hard then.
and many times since"
nodded In agreement. for the war
has taught many people how to pray.
After a moment I said: "Yes and
then7"
"weIl, we saw pretty soon that II
we didn't hurry UP and get TO the
wood there wouldn't he any Of us left
to take it-so We Just hiked like-as II
we'll az II II was an express train
that we Just had 10 catch or bust
And when we got there II didn't take
us long Ia clenr the BOche out. He
would go on firing until we were right
on top OF him with the bayonet and
then he'd yell out 'Kamerad.' and hold
up his hands. The Boche amt
sportsman; he's afraid to take HIS own
medicine.
ITO r.. With 'kamerad.'"
aEvan IN tha u,i,let oS( the Aght n
The evening current., 1918-08-28

Connecting light housekeeping z
rooms at the Metropolitan hotel.
MRS. MAGGIE REED.
The evening current., 1918-08-28
"To f.. WIN 'kamerad.'

"Even In the midst Of the fight I
couldn't help laughing out at the man
alongside OF me. He had seen his
chum fall and eama on Just Wild. and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05
sODALENENTS

The VI. Romanowski Falcons will
hold their exercises Friday evening
AT Kosciuszko hall, :. Chaplin 81.
The executive committee OF the
White Eagle Polish Army Aid auXil-
iary will meet this evening al the
home Of Mrs. Stanley Hon. 1881 ).
Hine st
The singing practice OF ~. He'd
wige Choral society will be held this
evening at O'Clock AT the st. He'd
VICE hall.
The girls gymnastic class or Fal-
cons =. Balicki No. I will hold their
exercises Friday evening at Il. Ba-
licki hall w Division 81.
Mrs. Fred Keltner. South Bend aVr
entertained 10 children Thursday IN
honor OF the 10th birthday snniver-
sarv OF her son Edward. The AFFAIR
was in the nature cf picnic. In
the afternoon the children. chap
eroned bv Mrs. Keltner and Mrs. 10
seph smith. walked 70 the scene OF
the picnic Games. contests ano va
rious stunts were enjoyed A picnic
lunch was served from a well filled
basket furnished by the hostess.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05
WomeR'S War Work
ANOTHER WAY OF CARRYING
\ RIFLE

81 cannot carry rifle but ] can
do without wheat. said a hoary-
headed veteran of the Civil war re-
Gently All the lighting spirit Of
the days Of '63 was reflected in his
determined look His heart was
still young enough TO yearn 10 be
over there with the boys Of 1918.
He wanted 20 do his part in settling
once and for all the Huns insult TO
civilization.
But though mis- heart was young.
his rheumatic Joints reminded him
sadly that ne could not hope 20
take any active part in today's war.
He knew however that there was
part ne could still play. he could
contribute his share Of the needed
wheat 10 those who are actually
carrying the rifles
There are many men too old TO
carry rifles. There are some young
men whose physical ills prevent
them from going across Then
there are women and children who
cannot be- az the front But all
these can and should pledge them
selves 20 eat no wheat during the
critical shortage of the next three
months.
70 is only personal sacrifice and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05
Use Fruit Combinations
To Make ConserOes

and ado for every pounds OF fresh
fruit, I scant pound OF sugar. -
pound Of finely ground rsisins the
pulp OF two California oranges. and
one-nfth OF the ground peel OF one
orange. Cook this mixture approx
imatelv ] hour over an even. slow
FIRE. until thick as jam Then stir
into the mixture IL pound Of
peanut meats After again al
lowing il 70 boil for bout min
utes, remove from the fire. and pack
into freshly sterilized IL pint lars
and seal at once. Pint lars may DO
used n desired Boil (process) the
IL pint Jars for 8 minutes in hot
water bath. and the pint size Jars
for so minutes.
Strawberry Conserve
One quart strawberries; IL pound
raisins: . pounds sugar. I lemon:
- pound nuts.
Chop or CRATE the lemon pulp
and peel Place strawberries
raisins, lemon, and sugar in sauce
pan and cook over slow. even tre
until thick as lam. Add the chopped
nut ntdih anu tORk lOi minutes
longer Pack hot into - pint or
pint Jars which have been freshly
sterilized. and seal ~ once Boil
(process) the i-2 pint Jars in hot
water bath for I : minutes and the
pint Jars for so minutes
Medley Fruit Conserve
Two pounds peaches; l IL pounds
ounces; 10 pounds pears.
puond apples; lemons; sugar
Wash, peel and core or stone the
fruit Pass through a food chopper
and weigh For each pound OF fruit
allow st pounds of gar. Put
fruit ard sugar in alternate layers
in bowl and let sta nd over night
Place the fruit. the pulp % the
lemon, and one-hslf the rird OF the
lemons sliced thin into the preserv-
ing kettle. and boil until the mix
ture is thick as lam. One cup OF
scalded. chopped nuts may he added
IL desired, minutes before remov-
ing from the Are. Pack hot into hot
sterilized jars, and seal ar once.
Boil (process) - pint jars in hot
water bath for IL minutes. and pint
jars for 30 minutes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05
SALVATION Amy WOMEN SAIL
FOR FRANCE.

\ group OF workers belonging 70
the salvation army in America call
ed recently for France. according to
announcement made by the general
war work committee of the army
These women VIII reinforce the 900
trained Salvation army war work
srs who have been engag ed in re-
lief service I'm the battle zone since
the United States entered the war
our workers are frequently very
near the actual front and often
under shell fire stated mem Der
OF the general war work committee.
The work done by these women has
had such telling effect upon the
American forces that Doth the troops
in the trenches and the military au-
thorities OF highest rank have
voiced their unqualified apprecia ton
and approval of the work accom-
plished.
The leader IF the Salvatio army
in America Miss Evangeline Booth,
will go 20 France 70 inspect the
work and equipment Of her workers
abroad and 10 confer with her rep
resenta tives who are making plans
for extensions. Spea king Of the
work abroad Aliss Booth said.
Women are doing valiant serv-
ice along the front and when history
Is written they viii be recognized as
having performed an indispensa ole
work right Up where the shells are
bursting. as Well as IN our COM
munities az home In the Boer war
the Salvation army gained its FIRST
experience m hutment work To-
day We are toilinc with the fighters
maintaining over 400 huts and
hostels We are operating As am
balances IN our frst-aid work. serv-
ing the base hospitals wherever pos.
sible In our hutmenJ service We
aim 70 make the soldier realize
the atmosphere OF home
In our cooking. mending. and
serving sandwiches and hot coffee Ia
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05
SCREENS GREATEST YAM
PIPE II ORIGIN 70

a Fool There Was was the frst
and original vampire picture
which started other screen stars all
over the country doing Dr. u was
IN this picture that Theds Bars ace
quired her fame as a vampire 90 the
screen. and now FOX has re-Issued
10 for the benefit Of Mrs Bssss
many admirers VINO never saw THIS.
her Origina work This picture
which is todays LaSaile attraction
was suggested ov the famous poem
OF Rudyard Kiping Time hasn't
changed the pu1lcs delight in or
conception of the woman who RUTH
lessly makes playing ~ men. ~ "A
Fool There Was holds all ~ IT'S
original lure Although the theme
has been built around woman Who
drives 70 ruin All men who come
within the spell OF her beauty. the
picture has been artistics pro
duced ana in d. Miss Bars Is reen
AZ her hest
Tomorrow Julian Elunee o. nous
female mpersonsfor .n The Clsv@
Mrs Carfax"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05
PERSONALS

Charles A. Rupe. company +. 22nd
engineers, has returned 10 Fort
Benjamin Harrison after spending a
I'VE days furlough with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. r. G.. Rupe. 81 s.
Rush ST.
Dr. and Mrs " n. Hnlman and
family. 1913 Portage aV.. spent the
Fourth with Mr and Mrs O.. r. Du-
Comb AT their cottage at Diamond
lake.
Mr. and Mrs Richard Kuehn. 900
Lincoln way W. were the guests OF
Mr. and AIRS. j Bailey. Indian lake.
Mich. for over the Fourth
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer A. Higgins.
3O3 y Main ST. will leave Saturday
for Reserve Wis where they viii
be- the guests of Mr. and Mrs j. VI.
Studeoaker ira az their summer
home.
Albert A. Aeernethy Of St Paul.
MINI is visiting his parents Mr. and
Mrs F. : Aoernethy 1872 Marquette
ST Mr. Abernethy viii remain i'm
the city until ne receives his call 20
enter the army.
Letter Hurwich. 1872 s TAYLOR ST..
left yesterday To attend summer
school at st Johns Military acad-
envy DelheId. Wis
Mr. and Mrs Joseph Good and
family motored TO lake Wawa see
Thursday 10 spend couple of days
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05
RIVER PARK

Mr. and Mrs William Schock had
for their guests al dinner yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Middleton and
son. Maxwell. Of Syracuse. Ind.
Many family picnics and outings
was held at PottawatOmie park
Thursday also the annual picnic of
ST. Monica's church. A good jovial
time seemed to De the feature Of the
day with many games and contests.
All went with well filled baskets of
Hooverized food and "A very appe-
thing spread was enjoyed at noon.
Miss Jennie Ernsperger and
brother. George Ernsperger were
hostess and host 10 the Boles fam
ny reunion yesterday. Forty mem
bers were present The day was
spent informally and dinner was
served at noon.
Mrs Mansfield Moffitt was hostess
at a family dinner today. Among
the guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde
Rodgers and son. Donald, and
daughter. Marion, of Coal Bush
Mr.. and Mrs Enos Stauffer and
daughter. Miss Anna Stauffer, are
guests OF Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Holmes at Klondike this week
Mr.. and Mrs William Butler
and daughter, Miss Florence Butler.
of Ravina, Neb.. have been visiting
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Erway this
week.
Rev. c F. Houston, of Illinois.
who has been assisting Rev. &. r..
Hitchcock with the revival meetings
has been a guest OF Mrs. oliver
Gates.
Air. and Mrs. Joseph Plstz and
son Of Toledo. O.. have been guests
Of River Park friends the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hurley.
2313 Misnawake av- will leave sat
urday for Delaware o
NJ. and Mrs Charles Keasey and
granddaughter. Miss Mary Boggs
onier. Ino.
Mrs. Lee Fisher. 18th It. is i'm
proving at St Joseph hospital
where she submitted 70 an opera
ton Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs p :. Larsen spent
the Fourth al Hudson lake
Mr. and Mrs George Fetters are
moving TO Eighth and Pleassnt SITS.
in the residence recently vacated
bv Mr. and Mrs Brennan who
moved 70 Hill ST. South Bend.
Mrs Wilbur Smith, : Seventh st.
who suornitted 10 IN operation this
week. is improving
Mrs William Convoy Of Florida.
formerly OF River Park. who is Wis
iting relatives a. Laporte. Ind. will
spend sunday with Mrs. Marshall
Bale. y Seventh 81
Mr. and Mrs Charles Jordan and
family and Miss Haze Fetters have
gone TO Sister Lakes Mich. for a
two weeks outnE.
Mr. and Mrs. r J. Bickel and
daughter. Miss Lucille Buckel. and
Mr.. and Mrs Ralph Bickel and chill
dren, 18th St have returned from
an outing AZ Koontz lake
Mrs. y. Q. Stockman mas return
ed from weeks visit with Mrs
/ Kirk Pefley A. Roseland.
Word has been received from YER
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05

Conserves are fruit products pre-
pared by combining several differ
emf kinds Of fruits which blend we'll
Where small fruits are used in the
preparation, these are sometimes
used whole, or they may be cut into
small pieces. as is done with the
larger varieties Raisins or nuts or
both. are som etinnes added These
add desirable havors and increase
the food value OF the product Con-
serves are used as condiments and
make excellent spreads for sand
wiches. In preparation. enamel or
agate ware vessels should be used.
The following have been selected
from a long list OF directions for
making some OF these which have
been approved by the experience %
many practical housewives:
Plum Conserve.
Four pounds plums; pounds
sugar ! pound shelled nuts: or
anges. / pound raisins.
Remove the seeds and chop the
plums Peel the oranges and slice
thinly one-half or the peel Mix
the chopped plums, orange pulp,
sliced orange peel. sugar and raisins,
and cook altogether rapidly until
thick as jam Add the nuts FIVE
minutes before removing from the
FIRE Pack not into sterilized Jars,
seal, and boil Cprocessl in hot water
bath for 10 10 Is minutes for -
pint Jars. and 80 minutes for pints.
Grape Conserve.
Three pounds grapes: pound
sugar; - pound finely ground
raisins; large oranges. IL pound
finely ground nuts.
Take sound. ripe grapes, weigh
and pulp them. Separate the pulp
from the skins and heat the pulp
and Juice until the pulp breaks down
enough to liberate the seeds. Re
move seeds by passing through a CO.
lander Grind the skins, add IL
pint water for each pounds OF
fresh fruit. and cook until quite
tender Mix skins and pulp together
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05
REVELATIONS OF 4 WIFE

as she looked AT her babys picture
was too much for me. Without any
conscious volition on my part
found my arms around her. and
her face pressed against my shout
der
expected storm OF grief. for
] knew the woman had been hold
ing herself in with an iron hand.
But only a few cOnvulsive move
ments Of her shoulders betrayed
her emotion. and when she raised
her face 10 mine her eyes were less
tear believed than my own.
It's lucky this armOrplate OF
mine is warranted she said. with
a. brave attempt az her usual nook
ing tone. "or your gown would De
plastered with powder and rouge.
made no reply. In my new
born friendship for Mrs Under
wood one which I felt would be an
enduring one. / wished oh. so
earnestly that she could be brought
TO abandon the tawdry. vulgar mask
OF rouge and powder which she
continually used.
Il know" she sali. again divin-
ing and answering my unspoken
thought. III ever my baby comes
back TO me YOU will see clean
faced woman with pepper and salt
hair mothering her But until that
time. If II ever comes, 7 have 10
tramp along with the procession
I'm trailing with It's the kind OF
thing Harrys used to. YOU know.
with the crowd hes in II is hard
~ fair TO him not 10 play the
game"
The gallantry Of her, trying 20
play the game with a moral weak
ling like Harry Underwood. and the
curious feminine twist i'm "A brain
otherwise so superior that would
permit her 20 delude herself into
the idea that her atrocious makeup
made her look Younger and more
attractive,
But IL was not that thought that
held my attention and stirred me to
quick questioning.
oh. is there chance Of your
having her again
Il am always hoping for it, she
answered quietly. When her father
married again. several years ago
that was before my marriage TO
Harry hoped against hope that
ne would give her TO me. For ne
knew--the hound-knew better
than anybody else that all his vile
charges were false"
Her eyes blazed. her voice was
strident, her hands clasped and un-
cIasped. Then. as il a string had
been loosened. she sank back in
her chair again.
But he would not give her TO
me" she went on duly, and ne
could not even II he would. For
his mother. who has the child. is
old and devoted 70 her. 1t would
kill her 10 take Marian away from
her.
You saw my pink room ." she
demanded abruptly.
I nodded The memory of that
rose-colored nest and the look in
my hostess eyes when on my other
visit she had said she had prepared
the room for a young girl was vet
vivid
Il spent weeks preparing it for
her when ! heard OF her fathers
remarriage" she said When
finally realized that I could not have
her I lay mn for weeks in it, on
my recovery I vowed that no one
else but she or I should ever sleep
there ] have another bedroom
where I sleep most of the time. But
sometimes I go in there and spend
the night. and pretend that ! have
her little body snuggled up close to
me Just as il used 10 be
Ito be continuedD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05

non Nav. mem Der Of the engineer
ing corps stationed Al Harrisburg
Miss. stating he expects 70 soon
leave for France
Mr.. and Mrs Jewel Whaley and
son. Robert. motored TO Vandslis,
Mich. Thursday and spent the day
with Mr. and Mrs Morton East
CLYDE Hartman and daughters.
NJ isses Pear. Haze and Lillian
Hartman. left this morning on a mo-
tor trip 70 Chicago. They viii be
gone several days.
Miss Edna Iemmert OF Teegarden,
who has been visiting ner aunt.
Mrs. H r Brooks this week, will
return today.
Mr. and Airs. Albert Ellinger, Mr..
and Mrs Albert Bailey and dsugh-
ter. Ruth, and Mr and Mrs. n =.
ElbeI spent Thursday ar Bourbon.
Ind. guests Of Mr. and Mrs Frank
Bates and AR and Mrs Bert Plum
mer
Mr.. and Mrs Adolph Sackman
and Mr. and Mrs Carl Sscknsn and
daughter. Miss Vivian Ssckman and
son LEROY Sackman have gone 20
BIoouainEdale Mich. 70 spend a
week with relatives and friends
Mr.. and Mrs Cecil Yates have
gone 70 NIarceuus. csich.. 20 spend a
feH DAYS az the lakes
Mr. and Mrs. William Phillips
Of Chicago are here visiting reia-
tives and friends
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05

South Chicago after spending three
weeks with friends and relatives
John Andrzejewski, member of
the L. S. army, stationed at Fort
Robinson, Neb., is spending a few
days furlough at the home Of his
sister. Mrs. Louis Kolski. 1928 w
Thomas st.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Grzesk OF South
Chicago are spending one week with
friends and relatives here They are
the guests OF Mrs. Salomea Barto-
seek, 435 s Chaplin st.
Edward kabzala of South Chicago
Is visiting At the home of his aunt.
Mrs. Eliza beth Beczkiewicz. IL :
Laurel st.
Martin Struzynski has returned 70
Chicago following a few days visit
with friends here.
Mrs. Louis Kolski, 1913 W. Thorn
as St. left early Wednesday morning
for Indianapolis 10 attend to some
business matters She was accom-
panied by her brother. Pvt John An
orzejewski They are expected home
this evening
Miss Josephine Koscielny of Bron-
son. Mich, is spending few weeks
at the home Of her sister, Mrs. Kath-
crime Rozplochowski. SIS 5. Chaplin
ST.
Mrs v Drajus of Chicago is visit
ing friends and relatives here. She
is the guest of Mrs Magdalene
Cwiklinski. 1106 w. Division st.
Mrs. Ida Kranszewski. W. Ford st.
who has been i'll the past few weeks.
shows no improvement
Stanley Partyka arrived here
Thursday 10 be guest al the home
Of his sister-inlaw Mrs. Agnes Med
balski. 121 Dundee ST.
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Sza blewski-of
Chicago are the guests of MIR. and
Mrs. Marion Wesolowski. 414 8.
William ST They mOtored here
from Chicago
Mr. and Mrs. Roman Pytlewicz.
Huey ST. left on motor trip 70 To-
ledo and Cleveland. q.
Mr.. and Mrs Anthony Zacharek
left Thursday evening for their home
in Chicago. following a visit AT the
home Of the formers mother Mrs
Anna Haun, 1921 Lincoln way W.
Mrs. Zacharek was visiting here the
past few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Zbrzezniak.
W. Ford st. left Wednesday evening
for Msrblehead O.. to spend one
week with relatives and friends
Walter Skarupczewski arrived
here from Michigan CITY 20 spend
the week end ~ the home of his
friend, julius Molinski. & Carlisle
ST
Mr.. and Mrs Michael Lencicki
". Sample ST. and family. and Mr.
and Mrs. Adam Tia baczvnski Of
Michigan City. have returned from
An outing At Eagle lake Edwards
burg. Mich
Mrs. Esther Walker OF Plymouth.
Ind. has been visiting relatives here
the past three weeks She returned
10 her home Friday morning.
Mrs. 2. ChmieIewsl,f col y
O'Brien ST. has received word that
/ her son Walter has arrived sa felv
overseas
The condition Of Robert Reidnich.
" Huron st. no submitted TO an
/ operation AZ = Joseph hospital a
few DAYS ago. II improved
Mr. and Mrs. John Harlin Bertra nd
St have LETT 10 Akron. o.. for a
week visit WITH rela tives
Stanley Jarniak ard daughter.
Josephine have returned 10 their
home in Terre Haute after a short
visit with the formers sister. Mrs.
Agnes Kaber Durham ST
Martha Hickey. daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs Joseph Hickey. 81 Louis
St who was seriously il with
! rheumstism. is much improved.