Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-17
>SHRAPNEL
Sidelights on the War
-BY-
OLIVER OWEN KUHN.

England has been quick to adapt
herself to the conditions imposed by
the influx of tens Of thousands of
American soldiers The English peo-
pie have found that the average
American soldier is not half so much
interested in the formal entertain
ments which are given in his honor
without number as he is to be
guest in the average British home
where he can talk Of his own family
and where there will be wholesome
Americans in the aggregate. AS a
result Of this tens Of thousands Of
English folk make it a point to en-
opportunity. The government, real
izing that this sort Of rubbing ell
bows" will go far toward establishing
the BINDS between the American and
British people, is encouraging all
English folk in this practice.
The kaiser never is natural. His
every action is a pose. His conceit
is objectionable.
One allied fier in France had a most
peculiar sensation on a recent trip in
the clouds above the fighting lines.
He was flying at about 1000 feet, en-
veloped in thick clouds. when, in a
moment of agonized suspense, he real
lied that he had no sense of position.
With nothing to guide him, entangled
in an impenetrable white fog, he
literally did not know whether the
earth was below or above him
whether, in fact, he was flying upside
down or with his planes tilted at some
periously acute angle to left or right
This Of
fully brief; but it was succeeded by
| shock calculated to unnerve anyone
less up to concert pitch than a fight
ing airman. for suddenly he emerged
from the cloud bank-and at that
moment the world seemed to rise up
to him. He was hurting earth
wards at a chastity pace! So terrific
was the pressure on his plane that
he only managed to right his machine
when within few feet of the ground.
Land is to be provided for the fight
ing men Of practically every British
ample for all of the others, having
already set aside more than four mil
lion acres.
Although all branches Of military
endeavor never have wanted for thrill
ing features it now generally is agreed
that stiff fight in the air is the most
thrilling action that can come to pass
between two groups of bellige:ents.
The chaplain Of certain camp was
challenged by a sentry with Halt!
Who goes there?"
The minister answered, "Chaplain."
advance, Charlie" ordered the SEN
try, land be recognized
For which he was banished to the
guardroom.
"a certain government worker In
Washington said that she was in
favor Of the war, but ended her re-
marks:
But isn't it awful the amount Of
work we have to do?"
Il should say 1t is" replied a GER
tain pretty little stenographer. why,
I wrote SO many letters yesterday that
ended my prayers last night with
Yours truly"
It is estimated that the small al
1otment holders of England will have
produced $75.000,000 worth of vege-
tables when the season ends.
The first Tommy was ruddy Of coun-
tenance. with a huge beard Of the hue
politely known as auburn.
The second was smooth shaven,
II useter have a beard like that till
I saw meself in the glass. Then I cut
it off,"
But the bearded man was not dis
mayed.
much better ave left it on, mate"
he returned. gently. Il useter have a
face like yours till I saw it in the
glass Then growed this bread"