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Nord stern. [volume] (La Crosse, Wis.) 1856-1921, 1918-12-20

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Nord stern. [volume] (La Crosse, Wis.) 1856-1921, 1918-12-20

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Nord stern. [volume] (La Crosse, Wis.) 1856-1921, 1918-12-20

Ser &erliebte. @creb.
rer: nSeit 0rci &abren mill i'd
don nm cine Game onbuItcn unO
ieoesmol. Telin jdl por ibrcn Noltie
BIN. e~ntidllt mir Der Nlut - (it6b.
ncnn) 0 Soft. Ser 2in59crIuit!"
Evening star., 1918-06-30

devotion to ddty. Whom mortaliy
wounded he passed the remainder Of
his grenades to q comrade, saying, 7
can't use EN-. You get the Germans
for me-"
Two privates who were by Caron's
side say the sergeant was killed
when the. heaviest German wave first
succeeded In penetrating onr trenches.
Our men were greatly outnumbered,
the enemy having come in from the
rear aS well. and the situation des-
perate.% When ,Caron fell they took
the grenades he offered and. with
shouts Of Remember Harry Caten"
and Revenge for Harry Caron."- they
attacked and extricated themselves
without loss. killing or wounding
many Germans, the others fleeing.
!: On another occasion. while; going
Evening star., 1918-06-30

any greetings. either, but now I must
say that tho National Guard boys
have treated US new men fine.
:. II got my first boche wrong. I didn't
stick the bayonet in the right way. !
didn't do it at all the way they trained
US. And the same with the second
boche. l. got him wrong. too. and IL
the instructors down In the camp at
home ever hear Of this. they Will be
mighty disgusted with me-, :.
Then. after the attack. heard that
the company had been assigned to
fnsr, naa sen. en-. II xsone sr.in pG soI theS
had me listed: 'Missing or taken pris-
oner, Pie. Glen HiN.'"
asked him how he handled the bay
onet.
.i.Wall tbs nzst lAime. to tell the
Evening star., 1918-06-30

truth" he said. 'I closed my eyes Just
as lunged, and that spoiled It The
second time. I meant to do it right,
but the fighting was so hot that I Just
charged with it right at tho boches,
and let It go any which way. I'll do 1t
right next time, though"
When backed out OF. the converted
(but by no means reformed) stable
where Hill and a dozen more privates
are billeted~ he came out also and
both our paths led to the 7. N. c. A.
hut, where there were cigarettes and
writing paper and other rennements
Of another world.
"Fm going to write a letter home.
now" said Hill. r~ 70 -
"deins to tell mother about the two
you bayoneted?'
The smile went from his lips. and
his eyes darkened.
mo. guess not. not now ne re-
piled, and when left the hut he was
still sitting before his blank paper
It was only a day before that was
speaking to a captain from Des
Moines. Iowa, who told me Of an 1tal-
counted. after a raid. how he had
killed his first German.
"Steeka da boche-so," the sergeant
said, with an illustration for the 30"
Home. on da farm, steeka da peeg-
80. Peeg good to eat. Boche good
for nothing"
There are many other incidents in
our short history on this front Of how
our men have gotten down to the
most grim part Of this business Of
saving friendly lives by taking enemy
lives, for that, in short, is what they
have learned In the trenches. The ci-
tation which went with the war cross
to the nearest kin Of Corp. Henry F.
Caron said: Courage and remarkable
Evening star., 1918-06-30

vie nama We Americans don't do
such things We use our lists. Well.
sev eral times when we get close
enough to Fritz, we drop every
thing else and punch him in the eye.
Then. ron feel you have gotten even
Su ana ans hi. ana ntber ms shv
tricks. and afterward. you pick him
up. take him prisoner. and when you
cool OF a. bit you give him a cigar
ette. and light a match for the poor
devil that's 50 dumb he fights for the
kaiser" .'r
~'r- -'.'s%ss -
"a ...- ~ 81 - -.
I have quoted this incident last be-
cause 1t has what all popularly sue
ceasfuls movies and plays and novels
Evening star., 1918-06-30

Again. 1t has been noticed that sew
eral OF the German prisoners we have
taken on this sector have como in
looking not So much as survivors Of
q war Of fame and steel as of a small
riot In one Of our most enterprising
cities. In other words, they came
in with black eyes and swollen faces.
There was some mystery at first
about this, but it was soon explained:
It'll tell you how it was" one who
had seen 1t done told US. Some Of
our men. say, after gas attack or
something like that are only too
anxious to get after the 0Aymans.
But, going after them with artillery,
with rifles and with grenades gives
no satisfaction. You can't get the
feeling out Of that, you know. It's
like going to = justice of the peace
and asking for q warrant for the ar
xest of a man who has called you a
Evening star., 1918-06-30

Some one asked question. do not
remember its wording. but its context
In clear from the answers. u
~oh. it's nothing at all" said the
washing man. "He was after me and
( rwss s1ter him. only got there nrst
It's just. like going after burglar.
only worse. and you don't think Of
anything much when you shove your
bayonet into him."
We spoke to other men who had
used the bayonet and got German
blood ON their hands. One Of them
was Glen Hin.
You Will find Private Hills name
Evening star., 1918-06-30

among the lit who were given the
croix de guerre by the French COM
mander. after the battle Of Apremont,
for he was e member OF the 1o4th
which has pre-eminently distin-
guished itself. But Glen Hill is not .
Massachusetts, boy. He Is from some
where in New York. and neither fs he
a national guardsman. He belongs
to the National Army and is one OF
active service and win the war cross.
Private Hill has killed two Germans
with the bayonet Which in itself In
. very serious business. His Army
citation says:
Hardly had he reached his company
than he learned Of the order to coun-
ter-attack given to a neighboring de-
tachmeHt. Joined the latter and killed
two Of the enemy at the point Of the
bayonet"
The amusing part of the story Of
Glen Hill he himself told me later.
Everything has been wrong with
me ever since I got into the Army"
he said. 1'but everything has come out
all right every time. First OF all I
belonged to a regiment where knew
all the fellows, and expected to go to
France with them. But I was sent on
ahead Of my friends, and told I was
going into a guard regiment. Well.
from reports had been hearing,
didn't expect any too cordial a greet
ing.
when got there, close to the tight.
couldn't find my company. Every
thing had gone wrong again. Well,
heard that another company was 60
ing into the fight, so just attached
any other. We didn't have time for
Evening star., 1918-06-30

through . ward in q hospital close
to the front. the surgeon. who knew
his case, stopped at bedside ana
asked the patient, for our benefit:
How many boches did you get Pat?"
Three, sir" Pat replied.
Pat was severely wounded in ths
right leg. and the surgeon was go
ing to amputate 1t within q day or
two. He had asked Pat before how
he would like trip back to the
United States, and Pat had replied
angrily he was going to stay until
the show was over. 30 now he said
kindly:
"Well. Pat, you've done your share
for q while. You'll be all right in
six months, then you can go to the
line again and get three more"
you bet your hat will, I'll give
one leg any time for three" Pat con-
cluded.
Evening star., 1918-06-30

pstretoherbearers: q few, We knew,
would never rejofn this regiment, for
their hrst bit had been their supreme
contribution. and there IL nothing 90
ssd in all the world as q brave mans
funeral on foreign soil
In the little broken village in which
they were billeted we saw them the
next day. and they were singing
again, and their voices were merry
again, and their Joking again had the
sounds Of home. But they and their
commanders, and we, too. knew that
many Of them are changed men. They
have fought They have suffered.
They have conquered. They are bet
ter men.
A little stream flows BY this viii
lage, and here we found q group Of
them cleaning up. We had noticed
that they came out Of the trenches
not only dusty and tired and with
the mud caked on their 1eggings and
boots, but with their clothes torn
and spotted. Now we were watch
ing some Of them side by side with
the French peasant women, on the
stones which fringe the stream. wash
ing their garments.
that's German blood" said bare
headed, shirt-sleeved youth with the
Irish accent Of South Boston. He
was rubbing away diligently with a
cake of commissary soap, but the
dark blotch refused to go. We were
standing on the bank beside him,
and. although we wore the officers
Sam Browne belt, he knew he could
talk freely to US because the Army
is beginning. to learn that the cor
respondents brassard, the red "C'' on
green. Is the insignia Of the link
with home. -
"I gave him the bayonet." he con-
tinued. ."I did just like that sassy,
big British sergeant major told us-
Twisted 1t and got It out quick. but
along come something-I don't know
vhat-maybe shell not TAR, away
and knocks me over on the bush. and
get bloodied from head to foot oh.
mother, ii I ever see . bathtub again
TIM going to boil in 1t for q year.
Til never feel clean the rest Of my
life" .5.s s.ss- i,=l
Evening star., 1918-06-30
George H. Seldes. The
Stars correspondent at
the battle front, tells how
they feel after a scrap
with the boche-A col
onel's gospel OF hate. and
rules of bayonet fighting.
By GEORGE II. sELDEs


Special Correspondence Of The Star.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, June 20.
w :: =: T.: :: :: Z: +: :
fantrymen and artillery
men now, trained and fit for their
coming great day. They came singing
rol1icking, boisterous American songs
They shouted to each other, and their
Joking was loud and broad, too. When
they halted at the roadside they rub
bed their clean young hands together.
and that and the sparkle in their
bright eyes, as strongly as their
words betrayed their satisfaction.
They were going into the line to
take over a part of the French front
We saw them come out the other
day, little Of the straightness gone
from their backs, a little of the smart
ness gone from their STEP all Of the
sharpness gone from their voices
And their eyes They were the eyes
Of men who had seen many things
and done many things. who bad lived
vast and infinite period in a few
days-aad who were very tired.
They had done their frst bit in the
trenchea
Evening star., 1918-06-30
Stories OF brave deeds
and why German prison
ers sometimes come In
with black eyes-When
the fist Is more satisfac-
tory than steel-One
phase Of the struggle.

have, a happy ending. It would be
wrong to give the impression that our
fine, brave boys are here in France
spending their days sharpening up
bayonets and their nights in plan
MI pyrf
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-09
CAMP LEE SOLDIERS
WILL PARADE HERE
RichmOnd's First Quota of Selected
Men VIII Assist In washingten's
birthday Celebrations.

If the plans for the celebration or
Washington's birthday on the end OF
this month mature, several hundred of
the soldier boys at Camp Lee, who
were included In the tlrst quota from
Richmond will parade in this city
Every effort is now being made to
make this inspiratipnal event GER
tainty and it is understood that prac-
tically all of the barriers that obstruct-
ed such a celebration have been re-
moved by orders originating In Wash
inFton.
Secretary Bakers report to the ef-
feet that at every possible instance
the boys from the cantonments should
be allowed to parade in the nearby
cities, since the people of the country
are deeply interested in the progress
of their boys and are always eager to
see them in action. started the move
ment that will In all probability bring
a large contingent here from the camp
to participate in the coming celebra-
tions.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-09
DENY MAKING BAKER
CAMPAIGN ISSUE
Republicans, Through Senator Borah,
Refute StateInent--Dewis Tits
With Chamberlain

Washington, Feb. s.-Administra =
ton Democrats charged today on the
senate floor that Republicans were
trying to distort the war probe so that
Secretary of War Baker might be used
as campaign issue
Senator Thomas, OF Colorado, said
Il hope the inquiry is not degen-
Grating into what seems to be a gradu-
ally growing sentiment-that It is
petty DISCRIMINATION OF public
official"
Senator Borah. OF Idaho, denIeo IN
behalf of Republicans that the war
department would he made an issue.
A stormy tilt ensued between Sena-
tor Lewis. oil Illinois, and Senator
Cham berlain, chairman of the senate
military affairs committee.
why wasn't the secretary called
first in the inqury?' demanded Sena-
tor Lewis of Senator Thomas, who is
n member OF the military affairs com
mittee. WHY, If the investigation
was to obtain information, were wit
nesses first called who made him the
subject of attack? Why was he later
brought in as If he were a defendant
answering an Indictment"
Well, let me say" declared Sena-
tor Chamberlain, 1T was the secre-
tary's own request he was not Hrst
called. lie preferred that the men
under him should testify az experts
first, and we suited his convenience !"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-09
GOVERNOR APPOINTS
COUNCIL Of DEFENSE
Colonel 10 Lane Stern Named as
Temporary Chairman Until New
Adiutant -ticncrni Takes
OffiCo.
MAc1IEN Also a MEMBER
Personnel H. Composed Entirely Of
State Omcinls Whose Offers Arc
in Ricbmoud--Old Staff Retained.

Governor Davis appointed today a
new state council az defense to CO.
operate with tho national council of
defense ST Washington. and to have
entire charge of all war activities in
virginia Lieutenant Colonel 10 Lane
Stern. acting adiutant general of VIZ
glnia, was named a temporary men,
her Or yhe new state council of de-
Tense. 10 act as chairman until the
new adtutant general is appointed.
who viii be appointed a permanent
member Of tho council and designated
9.s chairman. Hon. Lewis Fl. Machen,
director Of the state legislative ref
crcnce bureau, was appointed MEM
Der and designated by the governor
10 act as executive secretary.
The other members of the coun-
ell. who vert appointed by the gov
ernor Yesterday morning. are; Hon.
George " Koiner commissioners OF
agriculture. Dr. Ennion G. Williams,
state health commissioner, Hon.
Governor Davis believes that the work
Of the council can best be conduct
I'd and carried on at the least ex-
rense to The state
The governor has authorized the
members of the now council to util-
no their existing staff of assistants
and employees in caring for the add
tiapal duties which their membership
on the state council OF defense IN
volve. He regards this as great op-
portuuity for constructive service
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-09
WOMAN'S DELEGATION
CALLS ON GOVERNOR
Fifty Prominent Leaders Ask AssiK-
tango of state Executive In CO.
ordinate Eduea ton Fight.

Headed BY Mrs. Il b Munford. Miss
Virginia .IcKsnney. alrs Norman v.
Randolph and many other prominent
Virginia women. a delegation about
afty strong called on Governor Davis
about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon
and urged him to throw his weight IN
the balance In which the fate OF the
coordinate college bin now hungs
Practically all Of the important or
CARNATIONS OF women In the state
were represented in the largo commit
tee and appeals from each were heard
by the governor. This large body Of
interested women, whose actions are
arousing much influence throughout
the state. Ia Indicative OF the opinion
and public sentiment Of the sex In re-
gard 20 this bin. and their efforts are
expected to bring forth fruit
Among tho other prominent women
in this delegation were Mrs saIis
Nelson Robins Mrs Evan r. Chester
man Miss Agnes e, Randolph, MISS
| Grace Rohleder, Mrs william Bur
rows Mrs. f. b. Valentine and num-
erous others. The conference lasted
TOR more than an hour.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-09
FARMERS DELEGATES
CALL ON PRESIDENT
Virginia Representative Among Those
Who Pledge Their Loyalty to
Chief Executive.

Washington, Feb. s.-Delegates
from sixteen farm organizations
throughout the country today pledged
their loyalty TO President Wilson In
the war. but warned him that unless
steps were taken Immediately by the
government the country would face
a serious crop shortage next harvest.
They said the threatening condi-
lions are beyond control OF the farm
erg.
The following obstacles they said
must be removed.
Shortage OF farm labor, shortage of
seed. feed. fertilizer, farm implements
and other agricultural supplies.
They recommended the Immediate
appointment Of a farm commission.
to sit permanently In Washington and
lected by the president
Some of the delegates who called
on the president were:
DR.. H. Q. Alexander, state presi-
dent North Carolina Farmers union;
r. F. Bower, director Farmers Union
VI Virginia. w A. Cochel Kansas
State Agricultural college; r. d.
! Cooper. vice-president; National Milk
| Producers Federation, New York:
George p. Grout, president Minneso-
ia State Dairymen's association: II.
{ w. Ingersoll, president Ohio Dairy
mems association: E. l. Kelly, Okla
homa State Board OF Agriculture; A.
L. King. president Wisconsin State
Grange: George McKelvey. Iowa
Farmers union: J. II. Minch, presi-
dent Independent Farmers Grain
Dealers assooia ton: Clifford Pinchot.
president Pennsylvania Rural Prog
| ress association; S. w. Records, presi-
dent South Dakota Farmers union
James .. Weaver. vics-president
Georgia Farmerg union.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-09
ROOSEVELT RESTING
MORE COMFORTABLY
Condition of Colonel Shows Great Inf-
proFement, Physicians Say in
Latest Bulletin.

New York, Feb. 3.--Colonel Roose-
velts condition showed marked i'm
provement tonight. At 2 O'clock 1t
was announced at the Roosevelt hos
pital that no further conference of
his physicians would be held until to-
morrow morning. At that hour Mrs
Nicholas Longworth and Mrs Derby,
the colonels two daughters, left the
hospital for the night.
Colonel Roosevelt's Illness has
already necessitated two operations.
which seriously endangered his life
His condition permitted him to rest
tonight DR.. Walton Martin, the
former presidents most faithful ply
stefan reported early in the evening
that his temperature was again nor
NAL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-09
SERVICE FLAG WITHOUT
ROY ATTY NOW PROPOSED

Washington Feb s.---Repr esenta-
tive GRAY, of New Jersey is pressing
a resolution authorizing new ma
tional service flag The present one
is patented. end the holder OF the
patent collects royalty from every
one sold--to Gray's wrath
Gray proposes this new style;
For all patriotic. excepting under
arms, flag with p white shield and
with one diagonal bar OF blue from
the upper left corner TO the lower
right corner and one diagonal bar OF
red from the upper right corner 70
the lower left corner. the red bar
passing under the blue,
And for service under arms, the
same nag as above, with the addition
Of white star In the center to tndi-
cate service under arms"
efrSctual efforts to have the present
Several congressman have made in
service nag patent revoked.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-09

Mrs W " Small. slater az eI~s. r
y Rice and mother Of Cleveland Snail
both Of Richmond, Was buried In Nor.
folk "Wednesday. Mrs Small was for
meyly Miss Florence YsbeN Dove she
10 survived By her husband. two sons
Cleveland l. and Edwin n Small. two
sisters. Mira. z. l.. Pies, Of Richmond,
and MrH W s. Roberts. ~ south Nor
folk. and sve brothers-E T ana g
C. DOVE, Of Norfolk: Alexander DOVE
of Wilmington. y, C; w & DOVE, OF
Mamie. n. G.. and J. c. DOVE, Princess
Anne county. Va.