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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-12-25
FLYING TORPEDO BOAT
WAS DEADLIEST WEAPON
OF ENGLISH NAVY LAST
MONTHS or WAR. II
Lifting Of Censorship Permits
Disclosure of Craft That
Baffled Huns.

U4ondon TimesPhil. Ledger Cop. Cable,)
London. Dec. 25.-The lifting OF
censorship now permits the dis
closure that England had in opera
tion several months before the
armistice was signed a flying torpedo
boat, one of the navy's deadliest
weapons. which is credited with
having had a lot TO do with causing
Germany's abject surrender. The
enemy had devised means of sue
cessful protection of his naval bases
against torpedo boats and subma?
rines, but the latest invention of
British air and naval science baf-
fed the Germans. Had not the ar
mistice terms been accepted the de-
struction of Kiel would have been
assured when the idea was broached
of having an airplane discharge tor
pedoes. Technical difficulties seemed
insurmountlble. The torpedo weighs
one ton. Eight Bleriots few across
the channel with the machine. The
effect of discharging the torpedo.
thus tightening the machine, was
disastrous in the initial experiment
on the wings collapse, and the pilot
was hurled to his death. On another
OttuSlOU INC oloNllii Sou w pow ~
the water at an awkward angle, and.
ricocheting from the surface, rose and
demolished the airplane. Difficulties,
however were overcome with such
success that one British airplane dis
charged torpedoes which sank a
Turkish transport carrying 5000
troops.
Efficiency illustrated.
The efficiency Of the weapon may
be realized from the following briet
details of its operation: Espying
an enemy craft, the flying torpedo
boat makes sudden dive from the
clouds at speed Of $50 miles an
hour till it is within fifty feet or
the surface, when it discharges the
torpedo at the enemy ship, then rap
idly rises and disappears in the
clouds. The operation is SO swift
that the enemy is unable to train his
guns. The machines can he launched
from land or sea or from the deck
Of a ship
When the German fleet surren-
dered an airplane mothership, car
rying twenty or the new type ma
chimes met the Hun fleet at sea. In
readiness to sink them if any treach-
cry should be attempted.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-12-25

American Soldiers Gentle in
Peace as They Are Valiant
in Battle.
BANDS GIVE CONCERTS
U. S. Army Celebrates Christ
mas on German Soil for
First Time in History.

With the American Army of Occu-
patton in Germany, Dec. 25.-(By
Courier to NancyD-O, n. 81
American soldiers celebrated Christ
mas today ON German soil for the
first time In history.
George :. L. Connor, of lIolyoke,
Mass, senior chaplain of the Third
corps of the American army OF occu-
patton, embracing the First. Second
and Thirty second divisions. posted
beyon the Rhine, several days ago
completed arrangements for the
doughhoys' celebration. They had n
Christmas tree, and such "A tree has
never been seen.
Ceremonies were held at the head
quarters of the Third corps. A giant
evergreen tree was put in place on
the stage of the town theater In
Neuwied, on the Rhine. ten miles
northwest of Coblenz.
Every Lonely Doughboy.
The Red Cross and the knights OF
Columbus pooled their gifts so that
every lonely doughboy was remem-
be.ed.
Cigarettes and chocolate were dis
tributed literally.
In all the adjoining districts. towns
and villages were the scenes of sim
liar celebrations.
The American soldiers. as gentle
in peace as they are valiant In battle.
remembered the little German chill
dren. and many packets of chocolate
found their way from the pockets of
khaki into the willing hands of the
youngsters.
In some OF the outfits the soldiers
drew lots as to who should imper-
senate Santa Claus for the distribu-
tion of presents.
Many of the army trucks were
decorated with Christmas trees on
their hoods. The honor of starting
this scheme of decoration fell to Pri-
vate John Baker. of Mononga-
hela, Pa.
The regimental bands gave con-
certs in the public squares of the oc-
cupied German cities.
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WOUNDED THIRTY TIMES
C.pt. c. M. Wright, Of the British En-
bassX. In Knoxville.

Knoxville. Dec. 25. - Especially -
Wounded thirty times, four times dec
Grated and a hero of six big battles.
Capt. C. NJ Wright. d. S. O., NJ. c..
NJ. M. of. the British embassy in WASH
ington. is in Knoxville. He addressed
Knoxville Rotarians at meeting Tues
day.
Capt. Wright has been in the great
conflict from the beginning of the. war
until last April. He was one of the
British expeditionary force which tho
kaiser dubbed the contemplate army"
aud which later proved to be one of the
finest bodies of fighting men In the
war. or 100000 men who went across
only 200 lived to tell of their expert
enceS
In the battle of Ypres, Bullecourt
Somme. third battle of Ypres and the
battle of Cambria. in each of which he
received wounds. he had some thrilling
experiences. He told of one of the
battles of the Somme in which he par
ticipated in which he was in the boche
trench a minute and half before his
command and there encountered thir-
teen Germans.
In describing his experiences in the
battle of Cambria, Capt. Wright said
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ADJUNCT TO FLEET BIGGER @
THAN BIGGEST ZEPPELIN
To Have Cruising Range Of 10000
Mitee IftN

Uondon Times. Phil Ledger Cop. Cabie.)
London, Dec. 23.-In the course Of an arti-
Gle on alrships, correspondent or the Timex
writes that a British airship recently made
1t Is no longer n secret that the Gerrnans
owed their escape at Jutland to zeppelin.
Zcppeins also enabled the hotilla which bonl-
barded Scarborough TO escape NN
An airship already has been r>anned die.
gas capacity of which will be 10, 000. 900 cubic
fcet-four times greater than the biggest Ger
man Zeppelin. The length Of the new ar
ship will be 100 feet and Its speed eO miles
an hour. with cruising range Of cO,0Q0
miles. able to lift a weight Of 200 tons. ev1v-'
taining saloons. a drawing room. q smokiue
ROOM u roof garden and an elevator. F1lM
A British alrshlp Of almost 2,7300OO cu6}6
feet gus capacity is now being built. a.
length is ZOO feet, and II is nrsc to llft 10
tons. Its specd Il seventy-ouc mites an hout.,
and its cruising range 400 miles. and III
cruising endurance nine days. #
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-12-25
REPLIES TO HOLLAND
esident and Mrs. Wilson VIII Make
Njeit IN PossibIe,

Resident and Mrs. Wilson VIII MAKE
Visit II Possible.
lThe Hague. Dec. 2i.-Before the DC
,rture of President Wilson and Mrs.
Bison from Washington, Queeh WI.
Slmna sent them an invitation to visit
6lland. The reply which was sent ny
Resident Wilson to the queen early IN
Member has just been published. II
ives the question of acceptance OF
y invitation open.
The reply expresses sincere gratif1,,
Mon" for the queens invitation ana
bmises that the president and Mrs;
Nlson will keep in mind your klnd
|ke the liberty of letting you know II
ID will not deem it discourteous OF rs
do so whether 1t will be possible
give ourselves the pleasure OF ac-
lpting your Offer 1t concludes:
4 Please accept from Mrs. Wilson and
yself the assurances of our most re-
Iectful friendship"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-12-25
SHERIFF BASS HOST
Entertalns Official Guests at Plentiful
nlnner


Sheriff Robert =. Bass and his chief
deputy, Billy Smith were the hosts
today at n delicious Christmas dinner
served their official family, the inmates
OF the Hamilton county jail. The sher-
iff first of all had thorough cleaning
OF the Jail and the kitchen, a thing
always done by him. but more especial
ly on Christmas, and then the dinner
was cooked. The menu consisted OF
ronst chicken and dumpings. cranberry
sauce. celery mashed potatoes. slaw
and apple cobbler. After the dinner
was served an apple and an orange
were given each prisoner. The sheriff
visited the inside of the Jail and talked
cheeringly to the inmates. stating. that
this Christmas holiday he would see
that everything within reason would
be done for those under his care. The
prisoners greatly appreciated the sher-
in's kindness and In their language
they gave thanks for. Hamilton coun-
tvs efficient and kind sheriff"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-12-25

HAD TWELVE BATTLES

jes natchelly brought that liquor in
to sell. an its going to cost n white
man $40 to wrap his lips around the
neck o. one of them bottles" said
Rock Williams. known as River Rock"
to a federal agent when he was found
with twelve quarts of whisky on an
l.. & N. train coming into Knoxville.
Williams entered q plea Of guilty to
charges of violating the internal reve-
nue. laws, at a preliminary hearing be-
fore United States Commissioner John
NJ. Thornburgh. He was hound over
to court on a $3.50 bond.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-12-25
SHOT IN CARD ROOM

Knoxville. Dec. 25.-(Special) ITO be
shot through the hip with .3s calibre
bullet and then travel from Alcoa to
Knoxville to submit to a serious oper-
alton, was the novel experience Of
Henry Gates. colored. who was shot in
card room brawl at Acoa. Gates was
so weak when he arrived here that he
was unable to walk from the train and
friends who were with him appealed
to the police to provide an ambulance
to take him to the hospital. Physi-
clans have little hope of his recovery,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-12-25

the saw in the III it and
stood over the omg
when they the they ejoced with exceeding great joy
is IL east. is sta o f peace
the sta o dp too o lie W Use OF u wold
them to the espotw the peaceH
ma happen ag o 81 il the
coming and leaving
o o p th
ming o
to Hed They
he fpacenn
eatw
the
cos
shoulders bending cradle
dthepray awoldo from
of their abors be
eantcipa hp
in
No could
S
There will will
will
mub ina human
in h goodwl o mankn
the british fought for
On neathpe good will ltowardm
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-12-25
HONOR WRIGHT BROTHERS
.ance Joins Names Of Lafayette
and Pioneer Aeros

n 1pmnns Franco Dec. 24.-The names OF
Afhyctte and wilbur Wright were Joined to-
NJ by former Premier. Painleve, VINO spokcc
the ceremonies incident to rne laying OF
n foundation stone of the Wilbur Wright
here. This was because Lafayette
Is n deputy Of the department Of Sarthe, Of
hicl, Lemans il the chief town., from 1872
u 1899, and three eminent French aviators--
srch. Hurteau and N,ingesscr--were natives
this tpDortment After sketchlng the lives
md Wright brothers. N. Psnlcve said:
t1cf us honor Wilbur Wrlght's memory,
BIT, M n good worker for human progress:
Fond, becnuse he brought to France the aid
his genius Let his memory be Joined with
hse his young fellow citizens. who spon-
heously brought their herolsm to our avin-
BIZ scrvice.n
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he was near the spot where the Ameri-
and shovels and fought alongside the
British. possibly keeping the Germans
from breaking through.
III you are going to bite, don't. bark.
but shoot first and talk afterwaNs." is
the dual motto Of Capt. Wright.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-12-25
Mister, Please Buy a Paper!

Every copy of The News
bought on the streets today is
clear profit to the army OF
newsies. (which has worked
day in and day out during the
year in distributing The Chat
tanooga News. A time-hon-
ored custom of The News has
been to give the newsies their
papers free on Christmas day.
so IL you want to give the little
boys a Christmas gift just buy
a paper. mister, and you VIII
have carried out the spirit OF
the day. 20
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-12-25
Peace and Prosperity Americas Christmas Gifts
[LLIED INTERVENTION
IN RUSSIA CALLED OFF
ritain and United States Recognize Need of
Assistance for Return to Normal State, but
See Danger and Difficulties in Military
Movement on Large Scale.

Paris, Dec. 25The allied governments have decided
ainst further Intervention in Russia at least for the
resent, according to indications from official circles
rea Britain and the United States it is reported while
ecognizing that Russia should be assisted in way to
emit her to return to normal conditions point out that
hlitary intervention large scale would involve diff
|culties and danger of all kinds.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-12-25
STRUCK BY A HORSE
M 3. William w. Garden, Of Knoxville,
Seriously Injured.

Knoxville. Dec. 25.-(Special. I'm
juries which may prove fatal were sus-
tained by Mrs. William N. Garden SIG
West Vine avenue. this city. when she
was struck by horse and thrown to
the street at the corner of Gay street
and Commerce avenue Her head hit
rock on the street inhcting deep
cash in her scalp Bruises about the
body were also inflicted. and II is feared
that she is injured internally.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-12-25
ONLY FOURTEEN YEARS OLD

Knoxville. Dec. 25.-(SpeclalD- En-
listing when only II years old. Private
Martin L.. Spangler. OF Knoxville, has
been in the first and last battles in
which American troops participated,
without receiving scratch. but has
been cited for exceptional bravery. In
letters home he says that the people
IN the French towns literally give the
keys of the city to the Yanks.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-12-25
Colder, Says Billy 'Possum.

w II e. n t h c
morning grayly
struggled with
the night TO gain
release / hurried
swiftly downward
on this day Of
Christmas peace.
And the way was
quite deserted
long McCallie's
asphalt way save
for six or seven
urchins who were
etartipr ont the
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-12-25

day. And all of them were wearing
roller skates of newest brood, and
their shouting as they darted was
their song of gratitude.
The weather? Fair and colder to-
night.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-12-25
PROMISED SUPPORT

Paris, Dec. '2i-The allies have de-
cided against further military inter-
vention In Russia, employing Other
means OF combating anarchy instead
the Matin states. The allies are prom
ised effective support by patriotic Rue-
slams.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-12-25
MENU IN BATTLE ZONE.
What Wilson's Will Eat With
Douuhboys.

General headquarters Of the
American EXpeditionary Force
In France, Chaumont. Dec. 2S.
- (Delayed.) - This is what
President and Mrs. Wilson will
eat with the doughboys at the
headquarters Of the Twenty
sixth division at Montigny-le-
Roy ON Christmas day:
Celery
Roast turkey with dressing
Mashed potatoes and turnips
|Jelly Pumpkin pie Cake
Bread and butter
Coffee
Owing to the diners using
|mcss kits, no soup Will be
scrvcd.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-14

International law has been honored and
respected aud that we can feel sure
IN regard to the latest fugitive who haas
Holland viii do what is in accordaucs
vith law.
"'rhe very existence Of Holland, sai,l
Doctor van Dyke, "as a small iiide-
p"ud"u and intensely democratic eotn--
try, dcprIds upOn the sauCtity OF fn-i
Irrational law.
rive Nniser's ease must he settled in
accordance, with Justice. and while he
is waiting for mis- settlement, in NY
UpiuiuI ln,rc could he no better place
ru' h'H lo b.. htp' In safety than Hot
'uuL"
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Yankees Joyous
at End of Var


OHTlhItN TTNIN TNEF UIt
TO the real front We started Walking
east ward from Beaumont. over terrain
torn 50 that there was not one inch
that had not lis shell hOlc, We climbed
the heights of the Bois de WaN"rille
Toiling through rack and ruin, Stumps
and Wir" and fallen trees, We came
after ant hour 10 tic eastern end Of
Buis de- WavcriIn. from which the Ger
mans had been driven this morning.
Across q rnvinr lay tho Buis H"rhcbois
With 81 Andre farm. Il mass Of stones
on the slopes nearest us. Hall way
M tn" hin toward the Buis HerhebOls
ran q road, aud that road was Tie FROM
lin. Along 1t "s"" douEhbcys really ii
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-14

by a Shrapncl Shc'L Dr"Wet enlisted
the day Congress declared war on Ger
many and soon gained promotion to tn"
rank Of corporal. After his regiment
that, Il good cook was needed. Corporal
Drewctt had some knowledge of how to
handle a camp over here and was
pressed, into service. Unfortunately for
himself. he made good and was kept al
the position until he could stand it no
longer, managed to ease" himself into
the big game. as he put it, and secured Il
free trip to "Blighty." The, young SOL
plOyed by the Pennsylvania Railroad ana
lived with his widowed mother Mrs.
Harriet Drewett, AT $3.50 Poplar street.
Private william Il. Pfr"mmer. Win"
was reported to have died Of pneumont;'
in yesterdays Official casualty list, was
member of the FiftS-fourth Pioneers
He formerly lived with his wife and
two chidr"n at l22i North Fifty-sevcnth
street, but his family has moved to Los
Angeles. cal. since he joined the cOlorS.
Private Michael J. Beimack. reported
as wounded in tOdayS official casualty
list. is back In THIS country and recover
ing at convalcscent hospital In New
Jersey, according to letter received
from him a few days ago He formerly
boarded at 3221 powelton avenue Rnd
gave that as his emergency address. No
word has been received from the war
Depa tmcnt however. AS 10 how or when
he was injured. white he did not iouch on
any details IN his letter, evidently bellcN-
ing that his friends had already received
that Information,
Private samuel Koib. wounded. i8 The
soh of Mr.. and Mrs. William Nolb, Az
Tasker street. He enlisted at the age OF
seventeen and is member Of Company
. ID, Of the row famous l09th Infantry.
Prior To his enlistment he was en-
ploycd at Eddysione. \ brother. Ser
gCant Nathan kolb, is in France with
the n 9th Infantry
Private Harrison Lever. tw"nty-threo
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Wet Eraulrin krunp In Kun,,

Wnrn ,ouur Won B"u.' .l.,. u,''
f., Rom, a.. secretary Of r.. pu4.sl,i
,lnha~sy io IN" Nuriru, u.. ., H,rr'.l
Nl.lrn II, was mu'Il"d 81, l,. w.',-,
i'm Ir.ub,r. l"uG, ~ I.S-,.u .rru. ihr
er.a. Erupi, wort > n", 'p r"d md
Where rruul,in krupp i'>rG u u.Nrr-
,,u,iurIs fashion. The Eat~., u.rrndrd
iu Wedding and tuasl"d ,h" luiG,, iulrl.
Won Boh.u received th,. lulorla. u,r-
mission to add "nud llH!on.,,' 10 r's
ua,,.. to r.prr~ru. the f,nr.,'. Idle uf
iii. dr4roni ~ln later rr 5ln. ryu
U...,... .n,,Ii\rI the 'ElrupD rn n!s uu'uo
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y. PANSbURh
Died..
tDW, phTTOA
WOUpJeG'.
VIZ. pfROr1rre z
D ie g.,

ol".,.omc when he core off ms Ga~ raSL
iu IrSiiir s'N Of his urll. Wiu were,
huri"d in I surN
Tar. on ,IuvE no',.. ia" sr,i;,
!rtu 'nr su..J Jh8'
Sdred Six Ven Wuundrd n.~ u.c,.
OIcrc0mr bv Gas IL" 'u' HIS I''T
hr wrote ir his
rot'"r. Nir,r' Buti"y. l"l> h,uscr
SIItrt. GrinautONn, mat H." could Nc.
E"c with his maSk on 50 tore il &C.
Il" said "gut my men our ur 'm noI-,
found an ambulance 'na0 aud 'Nuu
.!ropped OVER mys"n It is up' n,d
'ds". however. ana "'u, # r" T. l.., !,
dl the Gruut soon.
Private walter l.. HieGrm"um, r'ou'-
uhn} A. .3l',h !, antN, has h""u re-.
ported m.n,..ug 81 g S,pt, mhrl IS \
iert"r dated OrtoOcr l." hoW"\"r l,'-
Gently Wa> rrr"iNod by his u.".u'r
saying that he was at a rest rAnr ana
%tre"t"d soon TO-, return +" IN" .'r'n.
lie VAS vmp,o!rd 10y Jnn i\rmS,uGIuu
, TruS, company and Wade his h"ur A.
G3lb NCrtH Nineteenth street. II" =
! t""nti -fuuE Years oid.
Private BeniumIn l.. D"inn, ru''n"u.
, \. "i5th lnfamrE, * reported missing
. %Inc" september 2S. although in 4 letter
! datru October 10. he wrote that i" wa
wounded and in 4 base hospital. He is
! 'wcu'E-thr"" years old and lived with
| his parents nj 2G30 North l;ighlrrnth
icy Nv N'E tIi''''N'' ''' ~ Il N'I't'I' ''t'
, Clerk
Private William y. Chriei.. uD lii,
. Np"ih N,Wktri street, has been Mpp.l-
7 ~ iNSng IN tUda!'S casualty u~i. hU
80 tH ~ recently received by his uuiH'I
S'"t'.- thai II" * wounded ava i' It
| i1'Sr Il ,Spital
sergeant James \. nen>. CON n"&M
H. &lGth lnrantry. was kircd III action
. ~'.mclnnrr ~ lie was tWeuly-riElt
Years old, md was employed as a team
Ia.
Hraitrd lie made his homg With his
! inotner nl 340 Ritnrr street.
! private William ). Living, Company
| r. l"gth infantry. was lyoundeG Scrir,u-
| b,l 49, shortly after recovering from 4
| "o"ud received July l.. He is twenty
one Years OLD. und lived with his parents
! AT 1888 T|skrr street He formerly
| was employed 10y the :. T.. White Denta
! Company. \ brother is IN the nuNH.
! Fri,nta Walter wells. reported miss
! ing in action September 1G is = sol
, of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wells. ~ W'siaI
! street. Grrluantown II" was drafted II
/ Febluary, ana Went rNCrSeHS ihr"t
! months lat,r. He is twenty -SrNrn years
old and formerly was a spinner in q
/ IG"rCIantUWn mill
Pri,Pte Harry IIirsh, whose name ap'
pears IN tUdayS casually lisi a hay
! ing been l,illod in action. made his
hU,nc Will" m Philadelphia with Mr
! and Mrs George Bush. lIl8 columbia
! av""uc. They have be"u noijtird thai
| h" was killed September 81. tiirsl
was tWCnty-niur Years ola. tie was
! drafted July \. and was sent ov rSras
after 4 w"k at Camp Meade.
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FOES SHOT ENDS
NOTE TO MOTHER
Bomb Hits Dugout Where
Philadelphia Boy Sits
~ Writing
"a FROM. HERE DEAD
Eleven Killed i'm Action. Eight
Die of Wounds and Six
~ of Disease
"a \ FROM. HERE DEAD

A message Corporal Aioyslus =. * E'ng.
Of this city. was writing TO his mother
IN a dug-out on the tTeu"h front vas
cut short by a German bomb AS tn
sixth worn-was completed.
Dear Mother: Just a few lines 5"
had been inscribed on the Geld post
Gard when a bomb hit the corporars
shoulder. \ fragment Of the missile Ell
teyed his left lung. lie died few
minutes later.
Corporal Kings mother Mrs. Margaret
King. resides at 1919 North F:fty-tirSt
street She re,eiN ell tn" trasiCaly in
erruptcd messag" and photograph Of
her hero son in a letter from Sergeant
Fl G. Gibbs of the INN Infantry. to
which Corporal King was attached. The
latter had only recently been prom2ted
There are l04l names Oh the COM
hined casualty lists TO-DAY. iucudiuE
nInety-hve PcnnsylvaniHrH. 'Cllr total
for Philadelphia and vicinity is seventy
Ave. eleven ha r.rg been kliled in action.
eight having died Of wounds and six Of
disease. Two have been severely
wounded and seventeen less seriously
injured. Al officer ard thr"e enlisted
men have been gassed and twenty SOL
diers are missing.
Corporal King was l,illtd rCtoOtr =,
one day before sister in this cts
ed cf heart trouble. Another siste".
who had becu studying IL Il convent.
, returned home III. and the father Alo-
yaius King. is seriously III with pneu-
inona.
The corporal enlisted May "A. 1917,
N the old Sixth Reg giment. y. q p.
when n was nineteen years old. AT
C4mp Hancocl; lie vas transferred TO
tie lll.n Infantry ana sailed for France
ffg = Of tliS wear.
The three sons of NJ. and MIS-
Thomas j. Smyl" "649 Braddocl street.
are in the se|v're Of their country. one
has been killed and another tWic"
wounded.
Private Alexander Smyth. serving
with the Ln"Hdian forces was Killed
In ac'iou last September %.
Lieutenant Edward SV'vth, who served
with the national guard on the Mexican
boider was gasscd III action i'll France
on August 3, and on October 10 he was
wounded in the knee lie received ms
com,nisS.o% a, AMP Hancock
TIE thtrd brother Thomas I"hn
smyth Jr. ia a chief petty officer in the
naval reserves.
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SKETCHES OF THE HEROES

Private Frank 4. johnson. VINO 0!eh
of wounds according to the days Of
fcal casualty list had just been pre-
noied 10 be speC0l