The evening world. Newspaper, September 19, 1918, Page 5

my NOTIFIED SOLDIER IS DEAD, BUT THINK TIS A MISTAKE Family of Clinton Bushey, in Yonkers, Have a Letter From Him in a Hospital. “Killed in action,” sail a War De- | partment message received at the home of Private Clinton E. Bushey, No. 265 ‘Jessamine Avenue, Yonkers. Bushey's | family, because of a letter received from the young soldier, in which he tells of thrilling experiences in bat- tle, believes a mistake was made The War Department telegram said | Bushey was killed on July 18, The letter from him, received last week, was dated Aug. 2. It described the part Bushey's company played in the historic fighting of last July, when American forces shattered the crack units of the Kaiser, Bushey wrote: “Sixty-seven men, myself among | them, were sent out to work on wire entanglements, t midnight the} bombardment befan. The guns of | both sides opened up at the same} time. I was knocked flat twice by | the concussion of shells exploding near me. “We went through a communicating Arench and reached a roadway. Then | we came to a small bridge and six-| teen of us huddled under it for four hours. It got to be dawn and we looked around to see where we were. Just then a shell hit the bridge and killed ten of our party. “The man to my left, the man to| my right and the man directly in| front of me were killed instantly. I) felt a blow in my side like a sledge- | hammer, but after the first shock 1] suffered no pain. “The six of us who were wounded started to crawl back and made for a French field hosp But when | we arrived the enemy began shelling | the hospital and we had to evacuate,” Bushey and his co nions fin ight to a base hospi his letter, written from there, said he Gid not think his end that he ¢ back in the tren Bushey is a member of the 165th Infantry, the famous old 69th New York, to which he w. nsferred after joining the old Regiment Just before the United States en- tered the war. He is nineteon years old. nd was serious d soon to be} Sane GIRL, 4, FINDS REVOLVER; SHOOTS BOY AS SHE PLAYS Child Discovers Loaded Weapon in Trunk and Pulls Trigger as She Proudly Displays It. home at 1 her, twe same 4 turni big gun I've Aaron,” Then she « mtally pre ger and @ bullet struck th left arm. An ambulance surgeon found that it was only a flesh wound The girl found olver in a trunk. BRITISH RECRUITING TO END Gen, White 1 Clone Mission's Offices Here om Oct, 12, The British and Canadian recruiting Mission will close all its offices in the United States on Oct. 12, according to Brig. Gen. W. A. White, officer in eharge. After that date no British or Canadians will be accepted for enlist- boy in the ment, he stated, but become liable to the American draft laws if they are of military age. Those between twenty- one and thirty-one years old must en- list before Se if they wish to join athe British forces Y The mission has been active in the United States for sixteen months, MAYO KING GEORGE’S GUEST Admiral and Chief of Stuft at Windsor Castle, LONDON, Wednesday, Sept. 18.—Ad- miral Henry T. Mayo, Commander of the ‘American Atlantic Fleet, and his Chie? t. Jackson, are guests of ge at Windsor Castle, where Five Soldiers Dead in Wreck, WASHINGTON, Sept, 19.—Five sol- diers were killed and at least twenty- four injured in the wreck Tuesday of a troop train near Marshfield, Bis* Tals ‘was announced to-day by the War Department. 6 BeLLans Hot water Sure Relief eo ER OR | 5th Avenue NUAL THE EVENING WORLD, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1918, Last Two Days dames McCreery & Co. 34th Street EK YSALES Celebrating in Every Department 61 Years ot Growthin Merchandising “McCreery Silks’’ Famous Over Half a Century 5,000 yards Imported Black Dress Velveteen; 27 inches wide. yard 1.75 regularly 2.50 Black Broadcloth Black Satin-Face Broadcloth; brilliant finish, spouged and shrunk. yard 3.45 White Organdie regularly 4.95 White Organdie, fine imported grade, transparent | yard 70c White Washable Satin Blouses Smartly Tailored White Washable Satin Blouses, with collar, cuffs and tucked front of Georgette crepe. 25 regularly 6.95 und washable. regularly 1.15 Misses’ Coats Fur-trimmed Coats, size 14 to 18 years, made of excellent quality Wool Velour with Sealine collar; lined throughout with guaranteed satin; Navy Blue, Brown, Taupe, Burgundy, Plum and Reindeer. 29.50 Juniors’ Coats regularly 39.50 Juniors’ Coats, size 12 to 16 years, stylish and service- able models of excellent quality Wool Velour, all lined with sateen and interlined; Navy Blue, Brown, Green, Burgundy and Taupe. 16,75 regularly 23.50 Girls’ Dresses Girls’ Dresses, 6 to 16 years, smart models, made of Navy Blue Serge; suitable for school or dress wear. 12.75 regularly 16.75 Playing Cards “A, Dougherty’s’’ Marguerite Whist Cards, Freffch size, linoid finish, pictured backs and gold edges; in black long grain leatherette cases. 39¢ regularly 75c Lavallieres & Brooches Lavallieres of solid 10-kt. gold in attractive design, daintily jeweled; English or green-gold finish. 3.95 regularly 6.75 Brooches, solid 10-kt. gold, dainty designs, including circles, ovals and handsome scroll effects. 3.95 regularly 6.75 Fitted Dressing Cases Fitted Dressing Cases for men or boys, three styles, in Seal G: Cobra and Panther grain leathers; leather lined; with six or seven practical fittings. regularly 6.75 Ivory-Finished Toilet Articles Perfume Bottles, with holder............ regularly 2.25 Clocks, assorted styles...2.95........... regularly 3.75 Large Picture Frames PORN SR Tre regularly 5.25 Mantcure Articles, each.-45c........... regularly 60¢ Art Goods Round Pillows, made of plain or fancy silk, shirred to bottom in center, floss filled. regularly 3.95 2.95 Pin Cushions and Trays to Match, made of silk, trimmed with gold net, lace and braid. regularly 3.50 each 2.65 Women’s Shoes Fine Black Kidskin or Patent Leather Lace Boots with fawn cloth tops; welted soles and Cuban heels. regularly 8.50 Tan “Camp Fire’ Blucher Shoes with medium toes, welted soles and low, broad heels. 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