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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-11-28
Three YANKEES
WIN HIGH HONOR
Decorated As ChevaIier of Leqion
of Honor by French.
SHOW Nerve and DARING
lieutenant Bender Faces Hun Barrage
TO Discover Whether Germans Were
aurIing Gas ShelI-Captain Cook,
Wounded, Leads His Men for Two
Hours Under Heavy Fire--cay-
gilFs Heroic Deed.

1t took nerve and plenty Of it to
perform the feat that won Second
lieutenant Daniel w. Bender, one of
h first decorations as Chevalier of
the Legion of Honor awarded an
American by the French.
Render was gas officer Of a battalion
during the heavy fighting in the Forest
de Retz, on the Marine front, on July
rs. The Germans were laying over
q terrific bombardment. There was a
suspicion that the torrent of high ex-
plosives from the enemy's guns con-
tanned also a mixture of gas shells.
Thick smoke filed the forest, neutral
szing any odor that might have eman-
ated from poisonous shells.
Situation Is Dangerous.
The situation was extremely dam
gerous. Bender volunteered % find
out whether or not gas shells were
coming over and deliberately left COW
er and walked about exposed ground
in search of German "duds'-shells
that had failed to explode. He found
two "duds," coolly examined both
While a German barrage was raking
the forest, and sent back his report.
A bursting shell wounded him as he
rose to continue his search, but he
made his way on through the under
brush, looking for more unexploded
shells until he was wounded a second
time and fell in a faint through loss
OF blood. When he regained con-
scjousness he Sent word back to his
battalion commander, explaining his
failure to return.
1T was in the anne battle that Capt.
e. A Cook of New York city, won the
same decoration. Cooks citation
reads as follows:
After being severely wounded he
retained command of his company and
ga]lantly led his men more than two
hours under heavy artillery and ma
chine gun fire. His company being
aeSAeted, he went to the rear for re-
entorcements and brought them up
into position himself and did not re-
turn from the lines until forced to do
So through exhaustion caused by the
loss of blood" ~s .s!.. ,:;s
Deed Of Calamity.
. sFhe ditutiion of First Lieutenant
Harry w. 'Caygill, who was also made
a chevalier of the Legion of Honor,
follows:
p He led his company with most dis
tinguished gallantry on July 18th and
19h near Vierzy. Accompanied by
N man, he went forward with a pis-
tol and in pei sonal combat overcame
alaa captured a machine gun nest ar.
resting the advance Of his company
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-11-28
Bomb-proof Theaters.

One OF the most enterprising of Pa
risian theater managers has opened
two cellar thcaters, one for each Of
his two houses. The regular perform
ance begins in the upstairs audltori-
ums. But If the alarm is sounded for
an air raid the audience is invited to
adjourn to the cellar, where the play
goes on. One of the cellars dates from
t;ia days of the revolution and Is near
the Palais Royal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-11-28
WIFE HIS PROXY
She Joins a Church Representing Alb
sent Army Husband.

sent Army Husband.
While Walter r. Hinton Of Sellers
burg, Ind, was on his way to France
in the American expedftionary force
he was accepted into membership Of
the Methodist Episcopal church at Sell
ersburg by proxy. his young wife, Mrs.
Verd Jones Hinton, taking in his
stead the fright hand Of fellowship"
held out by the pastor, Rev. Mer-
rift MAGELLAN, and the members Of the
church.
Hinton was stationed at Fort Ben
jamin Harrison, indianapolis, and
made a profession of faith at a Y.
M. c. A. religious meeting. He wrote
to the home minister he desired to join
the church, but the pressure of war
duties did not permit him doing SO
in person before he was ordered East
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-11-28
Preacher Traded Leo.

II did not lose my leg at Vimy Ridge.
I traded it fer Il clear conscience"
said Private Arthur X. Herman of the
thirteenth Canadian Black Watch. in
addressing the Defiance County Teach
ers' institute AZ Defiance, O. Herman
was pastor Of f. church at Milton,
Queens county Nova Scotia, when the
war began. En-, could have gone as the
chaplain, with g commission, but chose
to carry a gun as a private.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-11-28
WANTS TO GET EVEN
= .ator Shot Down by Boches Asks
for Anti-Aircraft Detail.

= :ator Shot Down by Boches Asks
for Anti-Aircraft Detail.
Arriving with Illinois draftmen at
Camp Wadsworth, Private Harold A..
Homan asked special permission to
be placed in the anti-aircraft machine
gun battalion. He explained that he
had served with the British in the
aviation section and had been shot
down by the Boches and injured so
badly he was returned to Chicago.
II would like to get a chance to
get a German aviator or two," he
said, $50 they will know how it feels
60 be shot down."
"You win," said Major Coffin, and
issued an order ut one sending the
young man to the Fifth Anti-Aircraft
Machine Gun battalion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-11-28
Huu FEARS COLD STEEL
No: a Man in Yank Regiment Is
- Roche Bayonet Victim.

No: a Man in Yank Regiment Is
e Boche Bayonet Victim.
i've nosed around as much as !
could and not a single nan of this
regiment has been killed or wounded
by a German bayonet, so far as l can
find out"
That is the testimony of a private
in the old .Sixty-ninth New York, the
fighting regiment that has been in al.
most every scrap in France. This
man used to be a reporter in New
York. He has taken some pains to
back up his statement.
land 1 guess my company alone has
killed a hundred or more Germans
with the cold STEEL" he concluded.
Even the famous Prussian Guards
refused to stand to the steel Of the
fighting Sixty-ninth. eesah>
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-11-28
haircut Costs $25.

Ir. George Nelson Dolbeck of New
York city got a haircut in Port Ches-
ter, N. Y, recently for which he paid
$25. He told the judge who fined hins
that the New York city BARRIERS could
not cut his hair to suit him, so he
came to Port Chester. After the
"trim" he met old friends who recall
ed that beer would not be manufac-
tured after December 1.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-11-28

Ty Cobb will quit baseball at the
end OF this season until after the war.
He said so the other day in Washing
ton, when he dropped in at the White
House to see some of his friends at
the executive offices.
"At the end of this season I'm 60
Ing to do my duty to my country in
the best possible way. j love the
game, but the next season. will see ne
out of it for the period Of the war;"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-11-28
ITO LICK THE HUNS"
Boys Summary of Reasons Why We
Are at War.

William Travers, aged fifteen, after
listening to a long address in the high
school at Cove, Ore, on why the
United States was in the world war,
summed it up in four words on an
examination paper aftcrward. In re-
ply to the question: "Give a summary
of the reasons why the United States
is ut war;" Willie wrote:
"To lick the Huns"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-11-28

AlIKe Finn arranged for First Base
mar Dawson Graham of the dcfunct
Chattanooga team to get q trial with
the Detroit Tigers, but he chose war
work at Nashville instead.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-11-28
Have Community Church.

4 community church has been cstab-
lished by the citizens OF Milford Cen
ter, o. by combining the Presbyterian.
Methodist Episcopal, Christian and
Baptist churches into one.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-11-28

Daseman, Who would deliberately get
out of the way, make a feeble stab,
perhaps bat the ball down a little, and
the outfielder would get an error that
he didn't deserve. When this player
was sent elsewhere, the fielding aver.
ages Of Cravath and Paskert leaped
forward.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-11-28
IRON CROSS WINS DOWRY
Fake Lieutenant at Hamburg Then
Disappears but Is Caught.

Disappears but is Caught.
A young salesman named Hildebrand
donned the uniform of Il first lieuten-
ant, pinned on his coat an iron cross
oe the first class, hung a few more
decorations on his manly chest and
paid violent court to the handsome
daughter of a rich merchant of Ham
bm'g.
The sutton was accepted and obtain
Ell part Of the dowry, 5000 marks, in
advance, whereupon he disappeared,
accompanied by another woman The
Saieutenant" Is now behind the bars.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-11-28
GERMAN SMUGGLERS FLEE
Vast Stores of Foods and Tobacco
Found on Dutch Line.

AT Millingen, on the Dutch frontier,
a Dutch official surprised a band Of
German smugglers who fled when they
found themselves discovered. They
left behind 10000 packages of choco-
lates, barrels of Oil and liquor, vast
quantities of coffee, butter, fat, a
shoes, cigars, tobacco, etc.
In Il ne%ighboring town 10000 cigars
and other goods worth 10000 guilders
were confiscated by customs officials.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-11-28

The Amerieau Red Cross surgical
dressing work shop and warehouse ins
England. lied Cross work ID not solely,
confined to. the nursing Of the wound
ed. There are other SECTIONS Whinh
the public knows little about. SUCH.
as shoSan in this picture, the pnep-
arati<a4 AMI distribution of susgiaall
dressks@ bandages, which form an im~
portant item in the work.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-11-28

Most of the great theatrical artists
are giving their efforts freely to the
entertainment Of the soldiers in
camps. A recent volunteer for this
service is Nine. Takima Miura, the
noted Japanese prima donna, who is
now out on a tour Of the camps. Nine.
Miura is shown with Mrs. Newton D.
Baker, wife of the secretary Of war,
herself a talented singer.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-19
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es and children.
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body in all colors, slip-over .
styles, roll and xmilitaryA
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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-19

We also have a fine line1
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the newest materials and
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We specialize in chilli
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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-19
WOMEN'S AND Chill
DREN'S UNDERWEAR

We carry wool, cotton
and fleece lined UNDER
wear in all styles for wom-.
en- and children.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-17
"VERBOTEN!"

Ihere are two ways to meet this menace.
according to "The Milwaukee Journal"
One is
Tor parents to send notices to the schoo,
principals that they do not wish their children
10 begin or continue the study of German.
This step, if taken by Monday, will under the
rules release children from this study. The
other way will be open later It is TO elect to
the school board men and women who. in
stead of serving Germanism, will devote
themselves intelligently and courageously to
the interests of America and her children. ,
Canada has not been able to rid itself of
German propaganda in the schools, even
after three years Of war. There will be
convention of school trustees in Sas-
katchewan February 20 and 21 which will
dlscuss the language question. The situa-
tion is thus described by "The Regina
POST:
"kllmeny school district is not German
settlement. The English speaking are in the
majority in it, but several of the English
speaking voters away at war; with the re-
suit that in voting power the English speak,
ing are in the minority. The remaining set
tiers are Austrian Mennonite and Russian.
most of whom speak German as their mother
tongue. This year these settlers succeeded
IN electing an Austrian and Russian to the
school board thereby securing the majority
of the members.
Immediately they set to work 70 secure
the teaching of German in the school for an
noun nour day, as permitted by the school act.
The previous board had advertised for a
teacher, and a number of excellent appli-
cants were available. but the board was not
satished. 1t ordered the insertion of an ad
Vert'sement calling for a teacher qualified
70 teacn German, as permitted by the school
act The German chairman of another school
district was called in to tell them how to NO.
ceed."
New-York tribune., 1918-02-17
<<"HE MORNING POST" of Lon
don, is against the plan for a

dOn, is against the plan Tor a
League of Nations "The POST
is a conservative paper. 1t is what would
have been called not long ago "Tory" 1t
is national and reactionary, according to
the voice of labor, which is now heard
with so much emphasis in all national
councils. Therefore, it expresses with
peculiar emphasis the opposition to the
League of Nations, which is as follows:
ave have never been able to get any
clear statement from our statesmen of what
they mean by league of natons-for which
Mr. Asqulth alleges we are tighting-but it
seems to us that at bottom it is a plan for
handing over the control of British affairs
to foreigners. The idea was started by Mr..
Norman Angel, one of the large tribe of
gentlemen who have changed their names
Mr. Angel may be a pure philanthropist in
his intentions; but we confess we have never
trusted him since he wrote an article in. 'The
North American Review urging the United
States to build big navy to protect them
selves against Great Britain.
That article was SO singular a departure
from the ideas which Mr. Norman Angel
processes to- hold that we have never quite
got over the shock of reading it. This league
of nations idea was taken up bv President
Wilson in what we may call without disre-
spect his salad days, before his eyes were
opened to the realities of this war 1t NAV
possibly have occurred to him since that of
all the political schemes ever invented
New-York tribune., 1918-02-17

"The Philadelphia Inquirer" discounts
the stability of the Ukranian Republic,
and concludes:
"llad they been less hard pressed and less
eager e. for the realization of possible benefit,
the Central Powers would never have ac-
cepted~the dubious credentials of the Rada's
emlssarles, and in executing treaty which
may we'll prove to have more binding value
tnan a scrap of paper they are just trusting
to luck"
"The Ithaca Journal" takes comfort in
lhe fact that the withdrawal of Russia
gives Austria another good reason to
quit
New-York tribune., 1918-02-17
When Germany Got Busy
in Chile

CENOR CARLOS SILVA VILDO.
SOLO, native Chilean, and for
many years editor in chief of Gel
Mercurio," the leading daily of the capital
OF the country, in recent issue of "The
South American" New York; supplies
some interesting information on how the
Ieutons tried to squeeze into every pore Of
the political, economic and social life of
his fatherland
The work of penetration, he writes. be-
gan with the arrival of group of Ger.
man college and high school professors
and was continued by whole squadron Of
military instructors imported by General
Korner,a a German ex-captain, who, thanks
to his intervention in the Chilean civil
war of 1891, has become the supreme
arbiter of the military institutions of the
country. Almost simultaneously with this
descent German banks were established in
the principal towns; the number of Ger
man commercial firms gradually in
creased; the diplomatic representative Of
Potsdam, formerly some consul general.
became full-fedged minister Plenipo-
tertiary and Envoy Extraordinary"-iu
brief, he explains, the country had to pasa
through the complete gamut of German
"Kultur"
Half dozen patriotic generals who pro-
tested against this wholesale Prussianiz-
ing of the Chilean army were quickly
cashiered by General Korner and his
tools IN the War Department, declares
this writer
But the German pot began gradually to
crack IN various spots. Thus, not so long
ago, German professor who came for
the purpose of organizing the Institute de
Anatomia Pathological was compelled to rs-
turn to his country because neither the
faculty nor the students could stand his
lnsolent behavior. Another Teuton, who
was put In charge of the country's rail-
road system, had, for analogous reasons.
soon to leave the Chilean Republic. Short.
ly after the outbreak of the war the Ger
man agents brought out paper edited by
two Spaniards in their pay, ard which
bore the deceptive title of La Gaceta
Militar," designed to create the belief thai
the sheet was genuine organ of tho
Chilean army.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-17

with part of Russia that as yet does not
exist as a state can hardly affect the mill
tary situation" The judgment of "The
Springfield Republican" is thus expressed: !:
"Techncally, at least, the Germans have
scored point by the signing of the treaty
which may be useful in bringing pressure to
pear on other governments. Rumania, for
example, did not wish armistce, but could
not fight when the Russian armies to right
and left abandoned the field. 1t does not now
wish to make a German peace, but may find
itself equally helpless, and if the Ukraine has
made good bargain the pro- German element
will be greatly strengthened in the demand
for accepting German terms, including terri
New-York tribune., 1918-02-17
A Tory Knocks the League of Nations

league of nations was the one best suited to
reestabllsh Germany in her old position
should she fail to win the war
"Ihe league of nations idea might have
been invented by Germany so admirably
adapted is it to her position and her necessi-
ties For Germany, being in the centre of
Europe and surrounded by weaker states
which depend upon her politically and eco
nomically, could always command majority
In any such league. German kings, German
bankers, German bagmen, and behind them
the threat of the German fist, would always
succeed in securing for Germany predomi-
at The Hague, where German diplomacy ne
gotiated out of our sea power and engi-
neered the Declaration Of London. And here
we come TO another source of German
strength in such Il league. Germany is a
Continental and military power, whereas we
naval and island poYer. Therefore
Germany could appeal to common interest
in the ma jority of countries which are Con-
tinental against England.
"The league of nations, then, is all to the
advantage of Germany, if Germany is to be
u member. If Germany is not to be mem
ber, the league is nothing but our cid friend
the Entente modified to include the United
States, if they care to core III We take it
that Mr. Asquith wants to include Germany
in his league of nations. Mr.. Henderson, the
secretary of the Labor party. recently issued
memorandum passed by the parliamentary
the executive Of the Labor party In this
document it is proposed forthwith to estab-
lish league of nations which should not
only be adhered to by all the present bellig-'
erentsE but which every other sovereign state
IL the world should be pressed to join'
New-York tribune., 1918-02-17

tcrial compensation for what the Bulgars
have seized. II this should come about the
Teutons could claim an overwhelming victory
in the East
"The New York Word' thinks that the
peace again gives notice that the war
must be won in the West, and adds
"Manfestly, the Importance of a separate
peace must hang upon the fortunes of war
including civil war. That it will advantage
Austria for time can hardly be doubted
Whether much Ukra nian food will find its
way for long distances, over inferior rail
roads and through starving peoples clamorinc
for bread, to Germany is quite another oues-
ton"
New-York tribune., 1918-02-17

British labor, them is committed to include
Germany in this league of nations, if Ger
many desires. But, of course, Germany will
desire. 1t is just what Germany wants
Inc memorandum goes on to say that an in
ternatlonal high court is to be set up to
settle not only 'justiciable' disputes but .is
sues that are not justiciab.e.' There is also
to be an international legislature Sin which
inc representatives of every civilized state
would have their allotted share The de-
clslons are to be binding and common cause
IS TO be made against any state by the use
of any and every means at their disposal to
enforce adherence to the terms of the agree
ment and PLEDGE
We hope the British workingman under
stands what his leaders are committing him
TO- he affairs of Great Britain are to b..
taken out OF British hands and placed in the
hangs of foreigners. We are to be in a
permanent minority in a league, court and
parliament which is gradually to take over
the direction of British policy and settle
questions now settled by a British govern
ment. If Spain should take a fancy to Gil
braltar the issue is to be submitted to
continental court with possibly one British
Judge. And if that court decides against us
we are bound to accept the verdict Ger
many Is to be represented in this league.
court and parliament; and with her CONT
mental influence will naturally outvote US
everywhere.
1--WE wonder if the British workingman
will be attracted by the prospect We think
not. AS we are no longer interested in
politics, but only in the nation as whole
we mourn that any Briton can so far forget
his pride In British freedom and indepen-
qence as to be willing to place everything
at the hazard of arbitrament of foreigners"