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CAMP D1X HONORS
TWO WAR HEROES
FRENCH BOY SINGER PROUD
OF GENERAL NIVELLE'S GIFT
jtolated Awarding of D. S. C. te
Captain and Sorgeant Is
Colorful Event
LAUDED BY SUMMERALL
Geerges Gentcs, 11, Receives
Wrist Watch Frem "Here of
Verdun"
Sen of War Veteran Is Em
braced by Commander of
Father s Division
The belated presentation of two 1Mb-
i tingulshcd Service t'resnes te heroes of
the First Division for "extraordinary!
bravery in action. " took place this;
Ciernine uneti the nthlntln prmtnria nt '
Camp IMx, in the presence of hundreds j
pi emeers and men of tnc First Division '
and their friends. ,
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5 Themas Henry, of the Twenty -elshth I
ijninntry, and hergennt (ieorge eon, -let
Cempnny A, of the Eighteenth In-1
xanir, 01 rian iase . ny.
The medals were presented by Majer
General C. IV Summerall. commanding,
officer of the First Division, who rn
Joined shortly before the ceremony by
Brigadier General Clarence It. Edwards.
who also participated in the ceremony
nnu .'review 01 tne troops winch fol
lowed. With all the pomp of army ceremonies
the awards were made before the lines of
previsional battnlien of Camp Dlx
under the command of Captain J. B.
Fountain.
This battalion was made up of two
companies, one from the Twenty -eighth
Infantry, under the command of Firxt
Lieutenant Paul Carter, and another
from the Eighteenth lnfantrv. under
Jthe command of First Lieutenant D. II.
jAlfente.
J ith the two companies drawn up in
"company front." facing the colors of
Whe Eighteenth and Twenty -cljhth Itec
lmentH, decorated by the .streamers
itroaruee 10 me companies ier vaier in
battle." the two men te be honored
marched te a position in front of Gen-
ral Snmmerall, nnd after a balute the
medals were pinned en.
( General Summerall then made a
brief nddre.
Following the address Captain Henry
and Serseunt Nelsen nisunieil their
places en the right of General Sum
xncrall te review the men of their re
spective commands. This is a rare
honor and is only conferred upon the
men who have Ix-en decorated with the
ibistinuNhed Service Cress.
The citation, awarding the iti te
Captain Henry says that it is conferred
owing te "his extraordinary heroism
displayed during a battle near Sols Sels
eons, France, en July IS, IMS. As n
first lieutenant lie Iel ins platoon
through a heavy machine-gun tire en
an nttack upeu a (.trnngly fortified po
sition held by tli" enemy.
"Jt was through his efforts that two
machine pins and twenty -five of the
enemy were captured. Later when
wounded he refused te b- evucuaied te
a hospital until it was found that
frerii less of bleed he could go no far
ther." The citation e Sergeant Nelsen is
as fellows :
"Awarded for extraordinary heroism
in action north of Exemmut, France, en
October 10, 1018. When his plutoen
was held up by machine-gun lire from
'the front. Corporal Nelsen and one
ether advanced te the gun tire front
line and captured the gun nnd crew.
Their nctien enabled tlu'ir plntoen te
continue their advance miecessfulh ."
"I shall keep it as long, as I live,"
said Geerges Oenter, the eleven -year-old
French lad. who new wears u
wrist-watch presented te him by Gen
eral Nivelle, the "here of Verdun," at
the Church of Kt. Sauveur, yesterday,
as n reward for singing the "Marseil
laise" and "Quand Mudelen."
Smartly dressed in the uniform of
the Eighth Regiment Infantcrle de la
Llgne of the French nrmy, Geerges pqscd
for his photograph this morning at his
home, I'm Tine street. He could
hardly keep still with the pent-up ex
citement of his recent experience, and
his face glowed with tjie joy his eyes
could net express, for Geerges is nearly
blind, and can only distinguish very
large objects. Every minute or se his
hand would wander te the wrist watch
and carefully feel th dial and stem,
or give a hitch te the strap encircling
the small wrist,
"What de you think of the general?"
he wuh asked,
"He was wonderful." said Geerges,
in faultless "American." "When I
was taken te him T said, 'Oh, general,
1 am se glad te set you !' "
Here Geerges' mother intervened
with, "And the general hugged Geerges,
Just as if he was his own !
Fighting bleed runs strong In the
Genter family, Geerges' father being u
veteran of Verdun and the first battle
of the Marne. In the parlor of the little
home a bust of .TefCre occupies a prom
inent place, and the tricolor is there
beside it.
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IN JAPANJ1E SAYS
Dr. William E. Griffis Declares
It Yielde te Christianity and
Commercialism
Korea. But today militarism is dying
and Christianity, coupled with the
commercial element, Is regaining su
premacy." Dr. Griffis went te Japan In 1870 and
established the first public school sys
tem there, introducing American meth
ods of teaching. He Is proudest of the
fact that be Introduced into that coun
try technical training, The present
Premier Ilara was one of hli pupils.
Dr. Griffis' sister, the lata Mlw Mar
garct Griffis, was the first woman em
ployed by the Japanese Government te
teach girls.
Dr. Grids In the' author of many
books en Japanese life, literature and
folklore. He is, also a lecturer and
preacher. lie was born in Philadel
phia seventy -seven years afe..
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lycdticr rhnte Btrvlce
GEORGES GONTER
French boy, 2131 Pine street, tvhe'
was given a wrist walcli yesterday
by General Nivelle, the "Here of
crdun," after lie had sung the
"MarMjlllaise" and "Quand Mode Mede Mode
Ien." Geerges was photographed
In a French army uniform
Geerges is being educated by his
yeuug nunt, who arrived from Paris
three weeks nge te take charge of him.
Geerges, besides being an accomplished
singer, is a linguist of no mean ability.
Standing erect, he sang songs in Eng
lish, French nnd Italian, each with per
fect enunciation and In a clear, ringing
voice. Lew note und high note were
alike in musical resonance, and were
token without effort. When lie finished
he stated that he also knew some
Spanish.
"What de you like best?" Geerges
was asked.
"Te sing," was the instant response.
PREVENTS SERIOUS FIRE BOY FALLS TWO STORIES
Patrolman Sees Curtains Ignite
Frem Gas Jet Extinguishes Blaze
juick action en the part of Patrol
man Herman Kehn, of the Twenty
second street and Hunting Park nvenuc
station, shortly after S o'clock this
morning prevented what might have
been a serious fire at the residence of
Jehn Heckman. en Twenty-second street
above Clearfield.
As Kehn passed the Heckman resl
.,.aa Im Tiiktli'ni! flint ii riirfnin fit one
j of the front windows hud blown aguinst
a burning gas jet und had euught fire.
After notifying the occupants of the
' fc..i,.M, nf tl.fi ,lnnpfr tip nnfjllntn SPVPrill .
buckets of water and extinguished the i
Kwn M-Mnh l.nH cntimiinirHtpil te n i
nearbv bed. the covers of which were
burned. Ne alarm of fire was turned
in. The less is estimated nt .V0.
Twe Wills Probated Today
The following wills were probated
teda : Eleaner It. Hewgen. 154'J
North Eighteenth street, $l.",r00;
Mary Feley. 'J."42 North Hollywood
street. Inventories were filed in the
personal estates of Edgnr W. Earle,
7f00.2); Daniel O'Neill. $0437.24;
Mary Preston. S11.431.S2; Harbarn A.
McClean, $7707.03, and Catharine Mc Mc
Weiesinger, .'?4275.07.
Seven-Year-Old Child Dreps Inte
Showcase
Falling two stories into a glass show
case in front of his home, at 1020 Sal
ter street, last night, Matee Curazine,
seven years old, received cuts of the
face and neck, requiring fifteen stitches.
The boy was carried ten blocks te the
Pennsylvania Hospital by his father.
Carmen Curazine. after he administered
first-nid treatment te stem the Ilow of
bleed.
Matee was leaning from the window
of his home, directly ever the randy
and cigar stand conducted by his father.
He lest his balance and fell out.
NEW SCHOOL PAPER APPEARS
Athletic Activities, a new publica
tion, made its first appearance yester
day und is being circulated in the pub
lic' schools. Its aim is te premte in
terest in uthletic work of all the chil
dren. It is under the direction of Wil
liam A. Steelier, director of athletics.
Carl A. Hummel takes charge of the
boys' work and Junet Walter of the
girls' activities. There are forty-one
elementary schools in the school asso
ciation nnd n button has been designed
te be worn by members. Mere than
8000 of the buttons have already been
ordered by members.
Every day,, thd -Christian and com
mercial element is lrictcaslng in Japan
nnd militarism 'will seen cease te be
powerful there, according te the Rev.
William Elliett Griffis. of New Yerk.
Dr. Griffis, an authority en Japanese
questions, aH well as pioneer historian
of America, was a speaker at exercises
here yesterday in honor of General
Rebert Geerges Nivelle.
"The Japanese," he said, "are sorry
about thd California land Maw, but the
intelligent Japanese, understand our
federnl government and largely sym
pathize with ua in this problem'.
"Japan today is suffering indus
trially and financially. Taxes ere
crushing the country. The bottom
has dropped out of the silk market.
"Until 1800 the whole Influence In
Japan was American. Then Prlnce Ite
went te Germany' and came back filled
with Prussian" Ideas. Militarism be
came the great power in Japan. It
was responsible for the atrocities in
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values, such individuality in
stunning, distinctive styles. This
week's special selection proves it.
It' well worth your while te
pick from our large selection of
Fall stylet today, Friday and
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like geed feed, fine dance fleer, and foefeoonng mmic
we .can supply this ideal cometnanon.
THE T1ERHEY FIVE
Play during luncheon and dinner as well aa BOpper.
mJ t i" jem. hnaln at 70 cents, ter
dinner there are platters tee, or yen may order,
a la carte.
Give Bcefcs far Xmas
ONE HOUR!
That all we (reed te deliver yew
VICTROLA
CempUt Stock All StyleAll FisUlwa
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VICTXOLAS mni VICTOR RECORDS EXCLUSIVELY
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Oar emit fa next iter r yen no matter when yea five
Let books solve your gift problem. A book-
or two te each of your friends will give
genuine pleasure, add te the joy of life, and
will be a perpetual reminder of the donor.
Ge te your book store and de
veur Christmas shopping
quickly, easily and pleasantly
te-day. Take this list with you.
SUCCESSFUL NOVELS
THE THREAD OF FLAME Batil King
The Mery ( meaern Fnech Ardcn by the uthr el ' The loner Shrine." $tW
LEERIE Ruth Sawyer
A heipltil romance s Ury ! Isre ind t pest r eiranculiea nd then htpfintn. $1.75
AN OLD CHESTER SECRET Margaret Deland
A new novel tl OM Chester and its twplt. HM
YOUTH CHALLENGES Clarence Budington Kelland
A remsnte el jeulb'i.rertlt set iilnt a buStjrsund l pett iodettrr. I1.7S
THE FOOLISH MATRONS Denn Byrne
A novel el marrUfe and New Yerk lift (til tl Cre and nlsr. SI-
THE VANITY GIRL Compten Mackenzie
A brilliant alary el Londen's theatrical world. )2.M
BOOKS OF GENERAL INTEREST
AN AMERICAN'S LONDON Louise Chaser Bale
An American woman with a tanae ( hnmer writes ti the nev Lerrdea. $24t
IN BERKSHIRE FIELDS Walter P. Eaten
A vivid story el rambles thnajh the Bekthirei. Eihty HhutrauWi. 1350
WOOD-FOLK COMEDIES William J. Leng
The liuasoreus tide el animal ulsttnce by the author of "Hew AaianeJa Talk." $3.01
BERNARD BARUCH'S BOOK ON THE PEACE
"The Making el the Reparation and Economic Section el the Treaty." MM
PEOPLE OF DESTINY Philip Gibbs
What the great war erreapendtnt tenka at America and AaMricana. 12.00
THE BEHAVIOR OF CROWDS Everett Dean Martin
An analyria for the layman el hew he u centreded by aeata hutmtU orery tiate be eet
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And we are sure the acquaintance will be lasting!
Master and Miss Dell are made te last; they are of
indestructible steckinette which may be banged around
te heart's content without tragedy.
The costumes worn by Master and Miss Dell were
designed and hand-made by Sheppard's Dells' Custom
Department, and, you must admit, are very chic.
Master and Miss Dell have served for years as Christ
mas presents; they would like te serve your kiddies
in that capacity this year.
Master Dell, fully dressed, may be bought for $15.00.
But for Miss Dell, sweetly dresBed as she appears in the
picture (alas, girls always come high!) the price is
?21.00.
Thes dells may be had undressed in three sizes, at
$5.00, $6.25 and $7.50. And there arc also dells'
sweater sets at $5.50.
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calf and mahogany calf, with military or low bread heels. Choice of
wing-tip, brogue-tip or straight-tip. All have sturdy soles some
extra heavy and all of them right for Winter wear.
Their Fermer Valuations Were 15.00 te 20.00
The New Strap Pumps in tans, suedes, and satins with full French
heels or petite Leuis heels Formerly Valued at 15.00 te 18.00 are
included at 9.95.
At 7.95 Laced Beets Seasonable outdoor styles in excel
lent selections of reliable and fashionable leathers includ
ing tan calf, brown kid, gun-metal, black kid and patent
leather. These are the correct height and are built right
throughout.
They were formerly valued at 10.00 te 18.00
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Brogue Oxfords
Mahogany calf with
wing tip and walking
$ heel. Fermer Value
12.00. 3.95.
At 5.95 First attention is directed
te the tan leather laced beets vrith
Goodyear welted &eles and choice of
military or low, bread heels. All
sizes nre here new at GJ)5, which is
very much under their "Replacement
Value." At this nrice we also con
tinue the extraordinary clearance of
discontinued lines of high-
grade beets formerly valued
nt 12.00 te 20.00 a pair. A
trrcat mnny styles and a
Kreat many pairs of fine
shoes are still here nt this
price. Practically every size
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A CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEA that fairly sparkles with
originality, charm and possibilities for thoughtful
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Developed exclusively by Centemeri in a variety of
gift sets aptly applicable te almost any recipient's tastes
or penchants.
Men's Gift Set Ne. 5
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Tan pebbled Geatakin rret glevea The
Drogue chrome tanned saddler sewn
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Tan Capeakin uarni gloves The Peary
knitted wool lined, long wriat with
etrap 6.50
French Kidakln dreu plevea, pique eewn,
in white, black, gray or brown . . 4.50
Gray Veacka buede afreet glevee The
Gravetene -PXM sewn teft but
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Women's Gift Set Ne. 11
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Frcuch Kidakin drc$$ gloves The Loire
two clanps, pique lewn white and
colors 4.25
Slreel jdeves of Veacka Suede, a friezed
Geatakin, soft und durable a elip.en
style in cinnamon brown t . . . 3.75
Scotch wool warm glevee, elip-en, in pray,
brown and heathers 2.00
Women's Gift SetNe13
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FrencV kidakin dreit gloves The Fiorina
two clasps, everseani sewn; white,
browns, grays and colors . . . 3.75
Capeakin street gloves, one clasp, pique
sewn, self embroidery tan or brown,
2.75
Meusquetairea, sixteen button, everscan
sewn, in Suede and Kidakln ... 8.50
Men's Gift Set Ne. 2
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Tan Capeakin atrcct glevea The Norwood
full PXM sewn, stitched backs . 3.00
Chamois golf gloves, natural color, with
clasp fastening en back of band, vcntila.
tien holes at knuckles 3.50
Camel's Hair 'Weel warm gloves, covert
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