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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-08

With the French Armies. July 25
II (By maiD-Germany's last un-
touched resources OF men have now
been completely exhausted.
To FIJI up the constant losses In
her fighting ranks. amounting to
hundreds Of thousands monthly,
only two sources remain from which
she can draw her boy soldiers OF the
classes OF 1918, and 1919, all called
to the colors from one to two years
before their regular military age
and the wounded soldiers who are
able to return to the front from the
hospitals. This latter category fur
nishes Germany an average OF So.
900 men per month.
These facts are established beyond
all doubt by authoritative informa-
tion from various confirmatory
sources.
With the older classes, called TO
the colors with the outbreak OF the
war, now largely wiped out, Ger
many Is making terrible inroads on
her boy classes prematurely called
to the front since August, 1914,
These youths are being used TO MI
up the ranks OF the infantry, where
young, vigorous and enthusiastic SOL
diers are Indispensable for the
launching OF attacks. II Is here that
the greatest losses also occur,
The German infantry at the pres
ent time consists closely to 40 per
cent Of the young classes OF 1915 to
1919. The classes OF 1915 and 1915
both Of which are rapidly dwindling,
furnish Is per cent OF the infantry
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-08
GERMANY IS CALLING BOYS TO THE COLORS
TWO YEARS EARLIER THAN FORMERLY

In the fighting lines. The class OF
1917 which is now entirely under
the colors furnishes another IL to
| 5 per cent, while the class of 1918.
which is now arriving on the front
in large numbers furnishes another
5 to 10 per cent. The remainder Of
this class, which is still In the de-
pots constitutes practically the only
reserves which Germany has left.
To meet this emergency. the class
OF 1919 Is now under instruction
while the class OF 1920 has already
been examined for conscrlption.
The military age in Germany is
20 years. In the case OF the class
of 1915, II was not called to the
colors until April Of that year or at
the age. theoretically. OF 20 years
and 4 months. The class OF 1916
was called to the colors at the aye
OF 10 years and Sis months, the
class OF 1917 called at 10 years 9
months; the class OF 1918 at tS
years ION months and the class
OF 1919 at Is years and six months,
The class OF 1890, although already
examined, has not yet been sum.
moned. s>
The pressure under which Ger
many has been forced to employ
these boy soldiers Is also indicated
by their periods OF instruction, The
class Of 1915 was throwns into the
battlefront with only two or three
months OF instruction, but with such
terrible losses, caused BY this mex
perience. that even Germany was
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t Continued on page 81 s
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-08
ALLIES CONFER AT
LONDON 0. ANENT WAR

London, Aug. misrepresentation
Of France. Italy. Servia and Rou-
mania are meeting with representa-
tives OF Great Britain at an import
ant allied conference here today. The
recent cabinet changes ip Russia and
Germany are coming in for large
share Of the representatives atten-
ton.
Possible strengthening Of the Ger
man cabinet for war purposes.
through bringing men in entire sym
pathy with Chancellor Michaelis, but
little Significance in so far az in
tsrnsl lsoeralisAAlor Is I, concsyned
was seen as a result Of the minis
terial changes in Berlin.
On the other hand. there was
hope that Premier Kerensky is again
fairly on the road to success in his
work OF regenerating Russia. He
has successfully passed through an
other period of what was apparently
disorganization, stifled outcropping
OF renewed peace demands and
stands forth stronger than ever be-
fore. 5.r
Britons saw possible glance to
the future in dealing with America
in the appointment Of DR.. Kuehl-
mann as tho foreign minister Of Ger
many, succeeding Alfred thinner
mann. In the place Of the man who
wrote the famous note seeking to
set Mexico and Japan upon the Unit
ed States. the government will be
represented by a statesman who is
popularity supposed to have consider
able knowledge Of American institu-
tions and ideals.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-08
TITANIC ARTILLERY ATTACKS
ON YPREs rs HEARD ONE
HUNDRED MILES AWAY
WINDOWS RATIFIED s0UTHEND
Canadians Pounding Away At Lens
the Coal City With Promise Of
Finally Capturing II

London, Aug. S.-The roar OF big
guns hurting tons Of metal against
the German lines was distinctly
heard here last night.
(. At Southend, 30 miles from Lon
don, windows were ratified from the
concussion. The sounds were the
most distinct Of any that have been
heard here from the battle field since
the beginning Of the war.
General Haig's report announces
that there is active artillerying near
Ypres and raids along the coast.
Ypres is 100 miles from Southend.
The intense bombardment has in
creased the feeling OF expectancy
here.
The Canadians operating against
Lens have again made thrusts OF a
successful nature into the environs
OF the already compassed coal CEN
ter. which apparently cannot long
Withstand capitnlation.
BY the use OF curtain fire the
Germans are cndeavoring to keep
back further encroachments into
their terrain here. but even with this
fire against them the intrepid Can
adams continue almost daily to ex-
tend their saps and now are firmly
enseonced on the south and west out
skirts Of the town.
The aspiration Of the German
crown prince to win territory against
General Petain's forces on the south
ern front in France have not as yet
been achieved. In the Champagne
region the French have penetrated
German lines at three places and, on
the famous Avocourt wood-hill 304
sector Of the verdun front, have put
down with losses German attempt
at an attack.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-08
D|PTHER|A CAUGHT
FROM POISON CANDY

Iordsburg, ~ NJ. Aug, s.---Three
children are dead and a dozen others
are III as the result Of an epidemic
OF dlptherla. believed to have been
4 e,sed by the distribution OF lnocu-
lated candy,
Several OF the children who have
contracted dlptherla told health Of
ncers that they were given candy
by a strange man about 10 days be'
fore they were taken III. The dos
criptlons OF this stranger, as told by
the children separately, tally to a
ntcety.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-08
TWO F0RGERS
make ESCAPE


Salem. Aug. s.--Two convicts Al
the Oregon state psnitentiary made
a daring escape from that institution
this morning. While employed in
the shoe shop they sawed . hole in
the roof. lowered themselves down
from the front Of the building and
calmly walked out the front gate.
TRUSTEES saw them crossing the brick
yard and told the guard. Ten min
utes later. blood hounds were trail
ing them, headed southwark. It ID
believed they have small chance
to escape.
The two men were named Robert
Burns and J. B. Burg, both serving
sentences Of from two to 20 years
for forgery.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-08
RED CROSS BUYS WOOL
FOR SOLDIER BOYS COMFORT

Washington, Aug. S.--The Ameri-
can Red Cross has purchased I,000.-
900 pounds wool which will be sold
to the local chapters throughout the
country for their use In making ar
tlcles for the soldiers, The supply
viii represent 100000 In yarn
value and $500, 900 In labor value,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-08
CHILEAN MURDEREsS rs
NEAR PHYSICAL COLLAPSE

Mineola, N, ". Aug, s.--Mrs.
John DeSaules who shot and killed
her husband. a former football star.
because he refused to turn their
young son over 10 her, ia on the
verge OF n break down. attending
physicians stated tonight She calls
constantly for the boy but has not
been successful In having him
brought to her.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-08
NOTED TEUTON SPY
CAUGHT AT SEATTLE.

Seattle. Aug. s.-A nation wide
search for Louis Hollweg Won Bet
tenhausen, an agent for the Krupp
gun works and deserter from the
American army. who has been sus-
pected Of being German spy. was
ended here today when Edward
Wright was taken into custody. A
government Investigator identified
him and had him detained at Fort
Lawton on technical charge OF ds-
sertion. He viii be taken to Al
catraz fortress In San Francisco hsr-
Dor. tN
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-08
MOB|LlES
ARAYAGA|NST HUNS

WASHINGTON. Aug. Believing
that a break with Germany is In
evltable. the army Of Argentine re-
public, 100000 strong. will be mo-
bilised within month, according
TO reliable Information reaching the
state department today Pro-aliy
ssntimrnt In Argsntins has been
sharpened through revelations con-
cerning German espionage plots In
South America.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-08
ENGLAND PLEDGES
SERY|A'S Freedom

London, Aug, S.---The indepen-
dence OF Servlasis to be one Of Eng
lands demands before peace Is pos
sible, Premier Lloyd George declar-
cd In an address given at luncheon
In honor Of Premier Pashitch OF
Servia today.
Lord Cecil echoed the British pre-
mier's declaration a few minutes la
ter,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-08
FOOD CONTROL PASSED

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\ Washington, Aug. S.-JThc 4
= senate passed the food control
y bill AZ 4.fO this afternoon. A 4
y practical food dictatorship Ii 4
\ established. ar 4
\ The senators voting against
! the measure werc, IaFollcttc,
\ Gronna, France, 4 Hardwick, 4
\ Hollis, Pcnrosc and Reed.
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-08
TWENTY NINE SHIPS AT
PORTLAND CONMANDEERm

Portland, Aug. sN Ships building
In the yards here that are affected
by the order taking over the con-
tracts by the federal government.
number 20. All are steel. the wood
en- construction not being included
in the order already made.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-08
LOAN OVER SUBSCRIBED

\ Washington, Aug. S.---Sub- !
! scriptions 70 the governments \
\ Issue Of &3OO, 100000 short \
! time treasury certificates total y
! I'd moro than $500, ,O0O, 900, Il \
: was announced today by sccc- !
\ tary McAdoo. II Is planned TO !
redeem these certificates from \
! the proceeds OF the next liberty \
= loan allotment. \
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-08
AMERICANS CAUGHT
BY GERMAN SAVAGERY

London, Aug. S.---Four Americans
were among the sS members OF the
crew Of the Belgian Prince who per-
ished when the vessel was submar-
ined. II was learned today. One Of
the Americans saved was negro.
The submarine crew stripped the
sailors, put them on top Of the sub
marine and then submerged.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-08
RUSSIA TURNS AND TAKES
OFFENSIVE IN BESsAItARTA

Pctrograd, Aug, s.--The Russians
have resumed the offensive In Bes-
sarabia. capturing two villages and
more than 400 prisoners, Il was an
nounced today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-08

Globe. Aris., Aug. S.-Apachs In
dams In the Sierra Anchas moun-
tains. SO miles northwest Of GIohs.
are on the war path and the tvo
biggest asbestos mines in that dir
trict are completely tied up. accord
ing to telephone message, SUM
moning help. which was received
here at the sheriff's once 1t so'cleek
Yesterday evening Assistance Wa
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-08

Peking, Aug. s.--Japanese bank
ers have arranged to loan China
10000, 900 yen as a part OF the loan
OF 100, ,0o0, 900 yen which. It is un-
derstood, will be loaned by allied ma
tlons Jointly.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-08
GERMAN SPY STATION
UNEARTHED IN BRAZIL

Buenos Aires, Aug. S.---An extern
sive German spy organization In
Brazil which has been revealing the
sailing Of ships and other vital in
formation. has been revealed
through the miscarriage OF letter
intended for the head of the espion-
age organization. The letter was se-
cured by the foreign ONCE No ar
rests have been made as yet.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-08
AVERAGE OVER COUNTRY IL
ABOUT sIxTY.ETvE PER GENT
ASKING RELEASE
MANY MUST Be DENIED CLAIMS
An Who Claim Excmption 70 Have
Names and lseasons Pubiishcd In
Fairness to Others Registered

New York. Aug. s,---Sixty-Ays
per cent OF the men called for ply.
sical examination under the army
draft arc claiming exemption.
This In the estimate based on 70.
turns received here from 10 cities
throughout America. The percent
axe shows an Improvement over car.
iier returns which indicated that an
average OF 75 per cent claimed OK
emption.
In New York. out OF $4,000 OK.
emlncd. 500 were passed as elig-
iblc, In Chicago. l2.t00 were ex-
amined and 3.275 wore accepted.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-08
RAINS IN MIDDLE WEST SAVE
NATION DISASTROUS FOOD
SHORTAGE 1855 q
lAsTMONTHSAOWSFAl|NG0FE.
Wheat Is Not Up TO Average, But
Corn Crop Brings Food Output
10 Near Average

Washington. Aug. s.---The agrl-
cultural departments estimate OF
the total wheat production this year
Is 653. 100000 bushels compared
with $4,000. 900 forecasted month
ago. The average production for
Ave years has been 500. 900 900 bu-
shells.
The corn production forecast Is
3.lsi, 100000 bushels compared
with 2.754.ooo. 900 bushels as Ave
year average.
The spring wheat production Is
estimated at 2ss.ooo.ooo bushels;
winter wheat at 4l7.oo0,o00 bu-
shells. f
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-08
MExICANs AND INDIANS AROU1.
ED BY ]. W. W. IN NORTHERN
ARIZONA
COMMUNICATION is CUT orr
Posses Are Organized It Globe ana
Sent to Distant Asbestos Alinss
4. to SappEess Outbreak

Globe. Ariz.. Aug s.---ReinforceA
BY the cibsque tribe Of Indians. II
striking Apaches with some Msxicsns
mixed with them. cut the tslsphoas
lines to the asbestos Minis. lAsss.
Stecker reports that he expects .
pitched battle between the indians
and citizens posse. The CHEQUES
took the war path this morning. !,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-08

Portland. Aug. s.---Provost Mar
shai General crowder has instruct
cd exemption boards to notify the
press Of all men called In the draft
who ask for exemption. stating the
reasons given by each.
The local boards are directed 10
prepare immediately for the press a
complete list Of all men who have
asked exemption or discharge up 10
now. and their reasons. and TO keep
tina DrsaeL Informed fromaAsy to-day
OF the names OF other persons max
ing claims, and their reasons.
80 II John Jones asks to be OK.
emptcd on the ground that his wife
In solely dependent upon him. that
fact win be duly listed and HIS local
newspaper asked 10 publish Il, Then
any OF John Jones' acquaintances or
his wlfe's acQuaintances. or any
body else. will have full opportun-
ity TO take issue with him ms TO tho
truth Of the reason assigned by him,
Seattle. Aug. s.---The exemption
boards OF the three districts OF this
city face tho possibility Of having
to call all Of Scattlo's registered
list TO secure enough men to flll her
army quota. Ninety per cent OF
nihosc examined to the present time
have filed claims for exemption.
This extreme majority has caused
speculation today among military
authorities and II Ia stated that the
second call for 100000 men. ex-
pected about six months hence. Will
exhaust Seattle's registration OF
more than $1,000 providing the ma
iority OF those claiming exemptions
are granted such release,
Added to this, a considerable num-
Der Of the 10 per cent remaining. II
In said. win he granted exemptions
on occupational grounds.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-08

Chicago, Aug. s.--The crops OF
the country are safe.
Nothing now can interfere with
one OF the largest grain yields In
American history. excepting possibly
an early frost. which might damage
corn slightly.
These were the statements today
Of b. w. Snow. leading crop author
Ity associated with Bartlett Frazier
company OF Chicago.
Oats will lead with yield OF
1890. 900. 900 bushels record Snow
stated. harvesting and tnreshlng
now In progress. Indicate also the
crop is OF exceptional quality.
Corn has been sent past one dan
ger point by the rains of the last
three days, The crop viii be late.
but II is making up for this in more
than favorable yield and In excel
lent quality,
The winter wheat yield, Snow
said is better than expected, but
short because Of damage suffered
during the winter. The grade is
much better than normal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
RED CROSS DANCE
MONDAY EVENING

The committee in charge of the
Cheer Up" dance for the benefit Of
the Red Cross at City hall on the night
of Dec 81, is negotiating for the sero
vices Of a widely known dancdr, from
New York as the stellar attraction OF
their strong program of fancy dances
and expects to be able to make for
NAL announcement early next week
Tickets will be- placed on sale Mon
day and reservations can then be mado
for tables on the floor Tho Sc buying
tickets emitting them to admission to
the dancing floor will be allowed 20 re-
serve tables.
This entertainment. coming just at
the end Of the Red Cross membership
drive and as the first big affair Of this
sort given in Augusta this season. will
surely be not only social but a finan-
cial success; and will inevitably add
materially to the funds of the Red
Cross, to be expended in their great
work of mercy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
ENTERTAINMENT GIVEN
BY Friendly League in Connection
with Christmas Sale Thursday

The Friendly League held it's an
nual Christmas sale, entertainment and
dance Thursday evening at odd Eel
lows hall The sale was very success
full and the members passed a very en
ioyable evening The entertainment
consisted Of a series Of l. shadow
rs. after which dancing vas in
order. Mrs. F. a, Dennis, pianist, fur
nishing music.
The sale committee was made up Of
Miss Rosamond Conner. chairman;
Mrs. Charles F. Bilodeau, vice chair
man; and Mrs. Anne Casavant, who
were assisted by Miss Muriel S.
Haynes. At the food table were Mrs.
Eva Nelson. Miss Mary Albert and
Miss Marie Michaud. In charge of the
work table were Mrs Nettic BARTLETT.
Miss Katie Medini and Miss Eleanor
Bennett. Mrs. Ida Freeman took tickets
and Miss Lena Legeux was cashier for
the committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

where long lengths of twisted paired
wire has been run in to fill the gaps.
In Gardiner about SO subscribers re-
manned without service Thursday
night but work Of restoration had pro-
crossed far enough 50 that assurance
could be given that all would be con-
nected with the world again BY Friday
night.
While il may have seemed q long
time since the storm of Saturday, Dec.
L. to some of the rural subscribers
who have been without telephone
service, the amount of work that has
been done in the two weeks time has
been very large and under the most
unfaVorable conditions Of ice, cold
ana snow. Repairs which have been
made have been temporary in all
cases. Weeks viii elapse before
lines can be permanently repaired and
thousands Of dollars must be eXpend-
ed III labor and materials. For one
item. over 10000 feet Of covered wire
has been used in running in lines
which We're down that it WAS lmpos-
sibe to fix promptly in Augusta alone.
All of this will have to be taken down
ard permanent lines built later on.
Much of the line now being utilized for
temporary service is coated with ice
and will have to be pulled up and
made taut after the ice me}ts.
on the Augusta Winthrop line six
carloads Of poles and a big carload OF
cross arms have arrived on the Au-
gusta end and are being distributed
as fast as possible. Three crews are
at work clearing away the debris and
preparing for the new line.
In Richmond all lines were working
Thursday night Conditions there We're
much the same as in the lower end of
Kennebec county.
The severe cold weather Of the past
TWO DAYS has caused numerous bro
ken toll lines owing to the contraction
of the copper wires followed BY break
ing. Many Of the lines cleared after
last weeks storm were out of service
for a time Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
A Dead Stomach
OF WhatUse Is 1t =?

Thousands? yes hundreds of thousands
OF people throughout America are taxing
the slow death treatment daily.
They are numbering their ow': stomach,
the best friend they have and in their
sublime ignorance they think they are
putting aside the laws Of nature.
This is no sensational statement: it IS
startling fact. the truth Of which any
honorable physician will not deny.
These thousands of people are swallow
ing daily huge quantities Of pepsn ana
other strong digesters, made especially to
digest the food in the stomach without
any aid at all from the digestive mem
brane of the stomach
Mi-o-na stomach tablets relieve dlS-
tressed stomach in five minutes; they DO
more Taken regularly for a few weeks
they build up the run down stomach and
food, Then indigestion, belching, sour
stomach apd headache will go.
Mi-o-na stomach tablets. are sold by
druggists everywhere and by Bowditch-
Webster Co. Augusta, Me. who guaran-
tees them.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Augusta friends of Mrs. Lydia S.
Lincoln of Wiscasset We're sorry to
learn of her death which took place
on Sunday. Dee. ,, at the home of
her daughter. Mrs. W. f. Merrill of
that town. Funeral services We're held
on the following Wednesday and in
terment was made in Greenlawn GEM
etery Wiscasset. Mrs. Lincoln, who
was the widow of the late Elisha Lin
coin and was one Of tho oldest resi-
dents in that town, having reached
the advanced age of 81 years and sew
en- months She lived a long and use
ful life and had been smart up TO
within about three weeks Of her
death. During the past summer she
knitted 81 wash cloths and one long
scarf for the soldier boys, which was
that not many are able to
do at that age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
The Telephone Outlook
Steadily Grows Brighter

Temporary Repairs Are Being Made
as Fast as Possible and Many Of
Crippled Lines Viii Be in Service
by Tonieht-Telephone Crews Max
ing Good Progress under Most Diff
ficult Conditions
After battling for the greater part
of two weeks with broken poles, bro
ken wires and sustaining fixtures, the
New England Tel. & Tel Co.'S crews
in the vicinity of Augusta and Gard
liner saw light ahead Thursday night
for the first time. In Augusta Man
ager Herbert reported about 50 tele-
phone stations out Of service Thursday
night, the greater part of which would
be in operation by Friday night. in
fact all of them where the men may
be able to gain entrance to test the
stations after the lines are up. This
includes the Manchester telephones
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
EDWARD j. Boyineton

Edward j. Boyington passed away
Thursday noon in this city after an
illness from a complication of diseases.
He was as years of age and the sur
vivors are the wife and two children,
Arthur II. and Laura y. NJ. also three
brothers, Charles. John and George,
and one sister, Edith, the four latter
being in California. Funeral services
will he announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Miss Alice Taylor of Crosby street
was very much surprised young lady
when on entering her home Wednes-
day evening she found there about %
of her boy and girl friends awaiting
her arrival. Miss Taylor teaches
school in Rome and is enjoying a short
vacation from her duties. planning to
return to Rome Saturday. The eve
ming was delightfully."- passed with
games. music and dancing, after which
refreshments Of ice cream, fancy
crackers and hot chocolate were served.