6 Flying With Shaffer WRECKING A BALLOON LEXERS FROM A DAUPHIN BOY TO HIS MOXHKIt Bscadjdlle, Spad 38, Sector Postal, 240, G. C. 22. July 25, 1918. Dear Mother: Yesterday I had a new experience, that of attacking a balloon. As Dad remarked, it's an awful temptation to shoot at one, but he would be sur prised how backward pilots are about using these s fat, bulging bags as targets. Later I'll tell you why. Well, I fell for the temptation and receiving a brand new Spad the other day, I asked for a special balloon gun and getting it, soon had it mounted, the sight regulated and filed up with cartridges. Having such a special gun, then the next question was would the commander allow me to go hunting—alone, I doubted it, but asking for the permission would not do any harm. Yesterday was Just tho kind of a day to hunt balloons too, the sky being nearly completely covered with clouds, with only a hole here and there. Since the balloons generally rest at a height of from 800 meters to a thousand and the celling of clouds was at 2,000, you can see how easy it would be to pick out one's balloon. Jump up into the clouds and sneak up on it, and, and then come hurt ling down on it all unsuspecting. All afternoon I had been hunting an of ficer and one would do of the escad rille to ask permission to get after the "sausages," but in vain. It being repose for the escadrille no one was to be found. Not until 7 p. m. did any one show up and fortunately it was the commander. You should have heard him laugh when I asked for his permission. He thought it was a great Joke, and the wind was in the Rheumatism Goes Torturing Pains aiul Swollen Joints Vanish When Rheuma Is Used At last a real remedy for rheuma tism! And a good one it must be when Kennedy's Drug Store and good druggists everywhere sell it on the no-cure no-pay basis. 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FRIDAY EVENING, i wrong direction, called me a "darn fool" (in French of course), and end i ed up by telling me to go to It. but to be sure and keep an eye out for Boches. A quite unnecessary precau tion, because believe me, I sure was going to take one good look around before I went down after a balloon. A Pleasant Shock Surprised though I had b! at his granting my permission to go alone, I soon recovered from the shock and was getting into my duds for the new adventure, grimly detei mined some thing was going to happen to a cer tain balloon before I came back. I was soon In the air with my mo tor running like a charm. It sure was music to my ears, because a per fect running motor was absolutely necessary to the mission I was bent on for on my way back to the lines I would certainly be mighty near the ground. Raiuiing Lovely Everything was running lovely and I was soon up to the cloud ceiling sailing along at full speed for the lines. Getting near Rhelms a big cloud loomed up in front of me a lit tle below the rest, and not wishing to run through it, as it was near twilight and somewhat hazy and I might come out with a lost sense of direction. It was more interesting to fly around it anyway, for a more beautiful sight I never saw, with its Jutting and fantastic edges reflecting in many color combinations the glory of the setting sun. You cannot imag ine how wonderful a sight it is to be in the middle of a sunset. Its beauty is indescribable and flying around this big cloud, sometimes brushing a wing tip against a jutting golden cornice, curiously wondering if it was really the gold it seemed or only the chiffon of heaven with a halo, was the most beautiful sight I ever saw. But I was bent on different business and paused not at all to drink in all this beauty, only taking it in as I passed by, for not for a minute had I forgottep my real errand. I was getting near the lines now ac cording to advice as to my line of procedure. Flew up and down back of our lines looking for the Boche balloons in order to pick one out, and prevent Archie from advertising my presence as I did so. If they saw mo coming, you know, they took some precautionary meas ures beforehand, first looking all around under the clouds for Boche patrols. Three planes were all I saw and from their shape I knew they were French, so climbed up through the clouds to see if there were any Boche vultures playing around up there. As usual, I was immediately struck by the beauty of the scene, as I rose level with the white floor of clouds, and saw the sun shining brightly from a perfect blue sky. I wasted no time at all taking in this beauty. What I was interested in was whether any Huns were lurking around up there, polluting the at mosphere and waiting to drop on just such birds as I. Besides, I was flying by compass and sun now, and headed into Germany. Time seemed to pass quite slowly, for when I judged I must be over the balloon I dove through the cloud to find it under me. It wasn't though, being still some distance away. Archie hadn't found me yet, how ever, and preventing him doing fco, went up in the clouds again, drop ping my wheels .out now and then to be sure I'was still headed in the direction Of that coveted balloon. Soon I was right opposite it and tak ing a quick look around to see again if any Boche were hanging around below, made a quick turn and head ed straight at the balloon. Not a Shell Not a shell had broken around me yet, as I had done the stalking \ trick fairly well, but just then I discovered my telescope sight was very dirty, so much so that I could not see the balloon through it. How ever being some distance away 1 held my fire, but not for long, as I had been told to start shooting at quite a distance, as the special gun I had would not burn its object at close quarters. Finally beginning to shoot and correcting my aim by watching the flaming bullets. The first batch went all around the balloon. Quick ly making the correction I let another bunch go and some of those hit the mark. That balloon was getting to be quite a big mark by this tithe. Golly! It looked as big as a barn. Big yellow and glistening it looked, as it swung from its moorings and] right on its top was a black cross] which reminded me of a • porous i plaster on a sore stomach, for it sure was one fat and bulging sausage. Hard Luck Every bullet was hitting now, but ] the doggone thing wouldn't burn. It made me mad, for not only was I getting mighty close to that sausage, but unhealthily close to the ground also, for they were winding it down with all speed possible, which was considerable. But I was making a little speed myself and kept right on coming, getting more angry all the time be cause it would not burn. The bul lets were still going at it like sparks from the tail of a comet, and they were hitting two, but still nothing happened. I forgot all my Presby terian training thenAand shot a few colored French expressions along with the next bullets. I can't say that helped nny, unless to start the "onion gun" working. (I can hear you say now "it served you right for swearing"). Holy smokes! 'About ten of those balls of fire came right at me! And it was such an alarming sight my heart missed a beat. Even though my eye was glued to the sight 1 saw them coming and so close were thev I could hear them hiss as they sizzled past. Still No Results But I had come to get that bal-| loon, and get it I would if my cart-] ridges hold out. And that's just what happened—the bullets played out. I had been shooting In spurts before to prevent my gun getting hot and jamming, but now that the fireworks had all started I pressed both trig gers and let go a steady stream with both guns- Still no results and then my special gun stopped and I knew the bullets were all used. And that exasperating bag of gas still flouted intact. Its failure to burn made mo so mad I saw red and des pite "onions." shrapnel, etc., and the fact that my remaining gun was no good for balloons I shot some hun-; dred shells with it merely as a.safety valve. The balloon was nearly 0.l the ground now, and so was I. See ing the foolishness of shooting so uselessly, only having tracer bullets. I pulled the motor wide open and turned quickly for home. I thought they had shot at me before, but it was nothing to what they chucked at me now. It's no exaggeration when I say that every knawn kind of fire works was heaved my way, from a plnwheel to a skyrocket. They must have used nil their leftover fireworks from tho "Fourth." I could well appreciate the honor and the gor geous way with which they celebrat ed my advent amongst them, but my bashful nature asserted itself, as us ual, and insisted on my leaving the center of things 'tout do suit#." Well Advertised Besides, I wua getting too well ad vertised. Tls said advertisement pays, and I grant you It does some- Homotlmoß—but this was not one of the times, for with the tremendous racket, not forgetting the black puff balls of "Archie," they wero making, every Boche for miles around would come running to give me Godspeed. And I didn't want that. I was going fast onougß with out nny help, and was not hankering to bo given a parting welcoihe—es pecially by a Bocho. Thus, while I ducked and dodged through the shrapnel I kept a lookout aloft for a Boche patrol to appear for I was flying very low—considering what was under me (German- barbwlro and trenches) 400 meters. No Time to Be Frightened Being busily occupied this way, I had not time to grow frightened at the numerous guns using me as a target. Things were sure humming around me. the shrapnel was break ing so close it seemed I could pick a black puff ball and take it home for a souvenir,' and that was not all, either, for every Hun along the route I was making in Buch record and zigzag time, who had a gun, found time to get a shot in for the Father land. I had nearly reached the lines, still going strong, when the Hun patrol I had feared and expect ed appeared high overhead, six of them, and tho new Fokker at that. They saw the path I had made through the shrapnel quite plainly, for I sure had left a wake of black puff balls that would have made an ocean liner Jealous, but, being well camouflaged and flying very low, they had some difficulty in spotting Salkin's Big Saturday Cut Price Saturday Cut Price Sale LADIES' SHOES Ladies' tan calf shoes, military heels; $6.00 value. 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But when I behold this little Boche, looking much like a wasp as he came down on me, with his Ave fellows prepar ing to do the same, I stopped wor rying about shrapnel or how close the Infantry might come If I went In a straight line, and .opening up the motor wide, dove for the ground. What with the help of my motor and gravity, the closest Hun decided I was a losing bet, for he pulled iup \nd went home, while I climbed, a llttlo higher and went crossly on ray way home The fact that I had chased the balloon down to the ground was not any satisfaction at all. I wanted to see It burn, and, considering what I had gone through, I felt cheated In not seeing a bonfire for reward. Holes in the Plane When I got home I found six bul let holes in my plane, two in the tail and the rest in the wings. Con sidering how many guns were using me as a target, I think I got off very easily. As Dad would say, my Guardian Angel did his duty very well. And now you begin to see why demands, for the balloon gun are not so numerous, for pilots are few who want to be a target for the whole Boche army—and I am not one of the few. I'm not crazy about it. but If a burned balloon is the re ward. It's worth It. Ono of the Frenchmen oskod me jokingly when I landed whether I had Bhot at a French balloon. My only answer was to point to the bullet holes. His mannor changed Immediately, for ho wanted to know then, out of cu-loslty, whether I had been fright ened. I don't know what I answer ed, but I do know that that onion gun would scare the liver out of anybody, and I am only human; but I was so interested In keeping my guns aimed that I had no time to think of fear. Another Frenchman wanted to know whether 1 had seen the men jump out lh parachutes. I had not, being too busy aiming my gun. When I came into the bureau to make a report of the attack on the balloon, the officer in charge wanted to know which balloon It was. When I pointed it out to him he was much amused, for It seems that particular balloon is the object of Allied attack nine times out of ten. C'est La Guerre You see, It is situated on a small river which runs through the trenches and Into France.* This makes it easy for the aviator to keep his direction. And since it is attacked so often, that explains why it is so well protected, for I have yet to find more flrewo'rks situated in one spot. Judging from the way they went off, I must have q. very drawing personality. One always learns, however, so the next time I'll pick on another one. There are enough of them over there, anyway. Before I started to attack I only saw two, but when I got down near the ground and looked around as I All over the store we are offering extraordinarily big bargains on all our merchandise. We can only mention a few items below, so be sure to come in to see opr full stock. 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Saturday cut prices ' 121151191 241 Fall Skirts The many pleasing styles of skirts in our sclecUon are store fo be pleasing to the lady who Is looking for a good, serviceable skirt at a real saving in money. The many Fall materials being used in skirts and that new colors form only a part of the attractions our stock holds for you. They arc made up of the best goods on the market by the best tailors in all-wool, poplin, taffeta, serges and silk. Saturday cut prices, 3-98 4JB 7.90 SEPTEMBER 20, 1918. for the cause yet, and there you | have the reason for the balloon gun. I I deliberately asked for It In the I hopj of finally knocking something Odd Job ) . Lumber the coming indoor weather, there *" are many little jobs that are needed around the house. Shelves are required for the winter's sup ply of fruit. Bins must be built. You can easily buy lumber from us for plate rail, chair rail, book racks, rough tables, medicine cabinets, etc., etc. Lumber has not advanced as greatly as other material. With money plentiful make those long desired changes which add to your comfort and con venience. United Ice and Coal Co. Lumber Department Forster and Cowden Streets Saturday Cut Price Sale MEN'S SHOES Men's tan calf, regulation-Munson last; $5.00 value. Special Q Q£? Saturday & Men's tan calf dress shoes, flfi $B.OO value. Special Saturday Boys' tan calf dress shoes, $5.00 value; all sizes and widths. Special 0Q AC Saturday VJJ -rO Boy Scout shoes, tan and black; very serv iceable; worth one dollar fr 1 sIQ niore ' •-rO down. Of course, It's going to In crease the duties of my Guardian Angel, but "c'est la guerre." WALTER.
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