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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-06-26
NOWELL NTFTLETA

WITH THE AMERICANS ON THE
MARINE, June 26.-Ihe Americans
took the remainder of BeIIeau wood
last night. German losses In killed
and wounded are very heavy. The
AIpericans also captured 221 prison
crs. including captain and six other
Officers The Americans captured
many machine guns. The Germans
desperately sought to retain the ad.
vantage of holding the wood. with
out which, movement toward Meaux
is impossible. They literally crowded
their part of the forest with machine
guns. Fighting was most desperate
ia all except one incident, when Pm
Vate Frank Lennart of Chicago. un-
aided. marched German prisoners
and five officers into headquarters.
They first captured him ard then
to him.
Tho Germans retained rifle fire and
cunning until the Americans
closed in Our losses were not pro-
to the gain made.
FIGHTING DESPER ATE.
In this action the Americans fur
ther flattened the apex of the Ger
man drive toward Paris. The north !
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-06-26
ITALY EXTENDS
GAINS; HOSTILE
COUNTERS FAIL
Occupation and Extension
of CapOsiIe Bridgehead
PrOvOkes Enemy Activity.
ENORMOUS MATERIALS
CAPTURED FROM FOE.
Italians Completely Recup-
Grating All Lost Artillery
and Arms.

LONDON, June 26.-It is learned
authoritativeIy that Italians scored
an important success in northern
counter-offensive. They have ad-
vanccd "a mile in the Grappa sector.
ROME, June 26.-Itallan forces
have extended their gains at Caposile
and repulsed several counter-attacks,
it is officially stated.
Yesterday having occupied the
caposile bridgehead, we extended it,
provoking numerous counter-attacks
We took 379 prisoners.
1--WE are clearing up the battlefield
A few hundred more prisoners have
been taken. We are completely re-
cuperating all our artillery. arms and
with an enormous quantity
Of Austrian material"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-06-26
May Not Yet Consider Ex-
tension of Limits to In
cIude Men Between 20
and 40.
PRESIDENT DOES NOT
FAVOR MEASURE NOW
Postponement Until Next
Session Suggested by
Wilson and Baker.

WASHINGTON, June 2s.-The ex-
| tension of draft ages to include men
between 20 and 40 may be postponed
until the next session of congress by
the suggestion Of President Wilson ana
Secretary Baker The President Is
understood to oppose the changs
now,
WASHINGTON June 2s.-Raker
told the senate military COMMITTEES
that the war department .f0r the
present. believes it would re better
not to change the draft ages. This
practically insures the rejection of an
amendment to broaden the ages in
Guiding men from 20 to 40. Baker said
the chief objection is that the amend-
nient is not based on a thoroughly
worked out plan Bakers decision
will not endanger deferred classes un-
less a grave emergency arises
supply Sufficient NOW.
Baker said Il presented to the
committee statements that for the
present there are enough men IN Glass
for our prospective needs and when
the enlarged program of the United
States is ready for presentation to
Congress we Will at the same tins
nave CbIAttACAE 0dAd oAA NAAANA ~ 0t--0
any recommendations for changes in
the draft age limits Under the pres
ent program remaining calls this year
will leave 25O.000 men in Class on
January /. Extension of the draft
next session and the probable regis
tratfon of a 21 class in December or
January Will supply new men. II Is
expected 100000 men viii be added
to Glass 1 by the re-examination OF
missionaries now progressing.
100000 BY September.
Baker expressed Wilson's views all
though he did not state it was WI
sons idea He merely expressed op-
position to the method of changing
the ages. He wishes to wait until a
change can be made with a complete
plan considering every emergency.
Baker said March and Crowder con-
eur that more time is needed to con-
iider the problem from every angle
rhe American army will number a.
100000 by September and of these r.
$4,000 will be in France. according
@ Senator Hitchcock.
when Congress reassembles after
he recess We will have practically
wo million soldiers in this country.
here is 10 emergency for extension
f the daft now"
Committee Agrees.
The committee Immediately voted
) follow Bakers wishes and defer ac-.
on. The committee told Faker when
e presents the enlarged program the
ommittee would insist that new draft
equations not only change the age
mits but provide most definite regu-
Ltions OF who shall and shall not
ght.
Tn committee is practically unapi-
.ous in supporting the amendment
wing Crowder fullest authority TO ef-
ct his work or fight ordr to the
nit. Senator Chamberlain announe-
! the committees action to the sem
e.
shipping n Factor.
Chamb berlain said the shipping sit
ltion presented the most important
ctors. Possibly there will be a
lange before August Of the arrange
ents whereby we are using France
ritish ships.
Possibly our ship production will
pply all needs. The war depart
ent wants to know the shipping
ltlook definitely before attemptinE
raise larger armies
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-06-26
10000 AUSTRIANS
DROWNED IN PIAvE
Losses Placed at 250,000;
Question for Italy is of
Offensive.

WITH THE ITALIANS AFIELD,
June 26.-Austrian losses are now es-
timated at 100000. Fully 10000
were drowned in the Piave. With the
Italians reestabllshed on their orig
inal lines the question now is wheth-
er they can continue the offensive or
must fight defensively. 1t Is known
the Austrians have concentrated their
remaining reserves in the mountain
&c US region
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-06-26
CROWDER ANNOUNCES
MORE DRAFT CALLS
Chamberlain Says Class
Will Be Exhausted by
January.

WASHINGTON, June 26.-Draft
calls announced by Crowder in the
past "a hours show at least S44,5OO
men will entrain for camps during
July. Four calls totaling 124.500
were announced today. This included
the draft of 1850 for oregon, announc-
ed recently in Portland.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-06-26
AMERICANS HOLDING
LINES IN ALSACE
CFRANK J. TAYLoRi

WITH THE AMERICA.sS N
FRANCE, June 26.-It is perraissable
To- announce that Americans have ia.
ken over a new sector in German Al
SAGE near Gebweiler. They nave al
ready repealed several raids. The
line runs through extremely rugged
mountainous territory. There are
deep raVines and dense forests.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-06-26
IItlle Better at Home.

AMSTERDAM. June 26.-There
was complete absence Of enthusiasm
both by the speaker and the audience
during Foreign Minister Won Kuehl-
mann's speech In the Reichstag. de-
clare Berlin dispatches 10 a 4andels-
bad newspaper!
"A spirit OF pessimism and grim
determination pervaded the house,
Most OF the speech was heard in 81
lence."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-06-26
mAIG KEPARTs ACTIYITY.

LONDON, June 26.-Haig reported
bOmbardmcnt of the British positions
on the Flanders front and successful
raids and patrol encounters.
"We took few prisoners and a ma
chine-gln i'm patrol encounter near
Sally les Ec and wesi Mcrville. Near
EiIlcsurancrc. GemmeCourt. Baillcul
and Uazcbrouck hostile artillery is
firing.''
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-06-26
Won KUEHLMANN'S
/ NEW PEACE PLANE
LACKS SUCCESS

WASHINGTON. hJune :c.-Von
Kuehlmann's latest peace proposal
like It's predecessors. was unuccept-
able and insineere. Authorities gave
II scant thought or discussion. 1t Is
stated the United states will not lis
ten to an appeal which is apparently
designed to plunder Russia.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-06-26
San Diego Fish Packing
Company is Complete
Wreck; Explosion Heard
First.
EIGHT MORE MEN
CAUGHT BY FALL
Loss in Plant Includes Ten
Thousand Cans of
Tuna Fish.

SAN DIEGO. June 26.-Fireman
II. Cunoch was killed and eight other
hremen. including Assistant Chief
Parrish were injured when the blaz-
Ing roof OF the Steele Fish Packing
company collapsed today. An explo-
sion was heard I'm the building preced.
Ing the fire. The plant is completr
wreck. The loss included 1000 cans
of tuna fish.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-06-26
PARIS WAR OFFICE
TELLS OF SUCCESS

PARIS. June Brilliant Am
erican operations in BelleaI wood
and successful French raids at vari-
Gus points are reported bE the war
office today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-06-26
S77.On0 Called Later.

WASHINGTON, June Senator
Chamberlain told the senate that the
war department plans TO call 1900
men between August and January,
completely exhausting Glass l.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-06-26
RESERVES
POUR into ITALY
TO SAVE MOUNTAINS

WASHINGTON, June 26.-Many
German reserves from. France are
pouring into Italy's mountainous re.
gions which Italy threatens to recap
ture from the Austrians, say official
Rome cables.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-06-26
Say Kerensky Starts
For America Today

LONDON, June 26.-Aloxander
Kerensky. former Russian premier
arrived in London recently. 1t is re-
ported he left for America today. OF.
ficials denied any political signlfi-
canoe.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-06-26

LONDON, June 26.-Later. >
kerenslSy has not yet left for Ameri,
ca. as he dramatically appeared be-
Tore the British labor conference to-
day. introduced by Arthur Henderson
DC made a speech in Russian and was
loudly cheered
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-06-26

LONDON. June 26--Thc Express
declared the British government has
prepared definite policy regarding
the league of Nations.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-06-26
DAMAGE TO FOE
SCORED BY AIR
FORCES OF HAIG

LONDON. June 26.-Great damage
was done in Karlsruhe, Saarbruckan
aned Gutenberg yesterday by British
bombing planes the admiralty an
nounced. Four enemy planes were
downed. Three British planes are
missing. They attacked railway sid
ings, factories. engine sheds. bar
racks and munition works. Many
direct hits were observed.
MORE AID To BELGIUM.
WASHINGTON. June 26.-Ihe
United States extends further credit
of 81 25O.O 900 to Belgium today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-06-26

Chis paper is q member of and audited
y the Audit Bureau Of CircpIations.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-06-26

Tonight and Thura
day fair.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-10-25
c. c. M'WILuAMS IS CAP
ABLE AND ORL|G|NG OFFICIAL

Charley McWilliams may well be
termed a Gunnison County product
and 4 tested public servant. Altho
born in Iowa, he came to Gunnison
county with his parents in early days
when but nine years old. The family
moved TO Crested Butte, where his
father died. The family was large,
but Mrs. McWilliams held them to-
gether, the children working in the
mines and helping support the fam
lily as soon as they grew old enough.
All have become splendid men and
women, and occupy positions of trust
and responsibility.
c. G. McWilliams, as a boy came to
Gunnison for time and clerked in
the grocery stores. Later he became
connected with the bio Supply Store
At the Buttes, then manager, and later
manager of other c. F. g. /. stores
elsewhere in. Colorado. When Marble
was in its palmy days he went there
as manager of the Marble Trading
Co., and then was appointed post
master at that point.
In the spring of this year, when
r. o. Barrett enlisted in the marine
corps and resigned his position as
county clerk, Mr.. McWilliams was
looked upon as the very best man in
the county to whom this important
position could be rendered. He ac-
cepted and has since filed the place
with honor and success.
News Champion promised its read
ers q photo of Mr.. McWililams who
is not SO well known in the eastern
parts of the county as in the northern
and central parts, but he tells US no
pictures are available since childhood.
His wife and three children now re-
side in Gunnison.
Able, accommodating, and of high
character as man and citizen, We
predict that the voters will certainly
retain him in this very important Of
fice rs clerk and recorder
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-10-25
JOE HARTMAN, PIONEER,
DIES AT M0NTROSE

We learn with regret this week of
the death of F. J. Hartman at Mont
rose Tuesday, October IA. Although
Mr.. Hartman had never lived in our
midst, he was well known over the
western slope, having been resident
iii this section of the state since 1861,
when he was yet a little child. Nh.
Hartman received an injury last Apr.!,
being run over by tractor, and suS-
tanning a broken leg. He never re-
covered from this mishap, it finally
causing cancer which led to mis-
death. He was Sc years Of age.
He is survived by two sons, Joe and
Sidney, who are in the automobile
business in Montrose; an adopted
daughter, Mrs. Daniel Miles of Idaho;
his wife, and four brothers, one of
whom is Alonzo Hartman of this city.
The funeral, which was private, was
held in Montrose Thursday, Oct. II.
Although Lon Hartman was unable
to attend his brothers funeral, he WIS.,
tied several days with him just be-
fore his death. Both enjoyed the vis-
it to the utmost.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-10-25
TAXES REDUCED \
BY DEMOCRATS
HALF MILLION SAVED TO PEOPLE
~ MEMBERS OF EoUALizA.
TIoN BOARD.
KEEP Their PROMISES
EVEN WITH REDUCED LEVY ALL
INSTITUTIONS WILL BE CARED
FOR THRU STRICT ECONOMY.

Denver. October 1S.-By lowering
the state tax rate for 1918 from 3.12
to 7.77 mills-a saving Of half q mil
lion dollars in the peoples taxes-the
Democrat; members Of the State
Board Of Equalization showed that
they are men of their word. When
they were candidates two years ago
they promised the people to give them
an efficient and economic administra-
ton. Reduction Of the tax rate proves
that they have kept their word. James
r. holland. secretary of state: Attor-
ney General Leslie E. Hubbard, both
candidates for reelection. and
Charles H. Leckenby. state auditor
and now candidate for state treasur-
er. are the majority members Of the
board. They are the men whom the
people must thank II their tax bills
are lower during the coming year.
Il fixing the levy at 3.77. the mem
bers Of the board were solely guided
by the thought Of giving the various
Institutions sufficient funds to meet
al their needs and render efficient
ssrvice to the people. Whenever they
saw IN opportunity to cut the levy for
so.e specific purpose the cut WAS
na4s unhesitatingiy. Economy and
eflleasney were their vatchvuras III
thot1nA
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-10-25
AND HE OUGHT TO HAVE
VOTED AGAINST THEM
- - "a

Montrosc Enterprise:
The Grand Junction News continues
to insist that Congressman TAYLOR
voted wrong on number of the war
measures. AS yet it has failed 70
point out wherein the aforesaid votes
We're wrong. The only authority thus
far given 10 that effect is that from
some kind of self constituted custod-
ians of the nations patriotism. Since
the News either does not know where
in those alleged wrong votes Were
wrong, or "darsn't" tell for fear OF
knocking the props out from under
its purpose Of raising the issue. we
will quote from Mr.. Taylor on the
question:
81 voted against the McLe-
more resolution and have voted
for every last one of the dozens
of administration measures, both
before and after the declara-
tion of war | did not vote for
THREE of those EIGHT meas
ures that the National Security
League was in favor of during
the Gath congress. before we went
to war, because they were all
amendments that were offered to
'4iibhi hIif
supporters. President Wilson
was not in favor of them and the
military and naval committees
opposed them and every demo-
cratic member of the house, but
four from New York, voted
against all or most of them. /
think that less than fifty mem-
bers of the entire house mem
bership voted for all those eight
measures that the league wanted"
In connection with the above. 1t is
so ridiculous for the republicans to
accuse Congressman Taylor of fail
ure to support the war, that the very
fact of their doing it, proves conclus-
lively that it is a mean partisan charge,
made by opponents who have but a
desperate hope of deceiving the pub
lie and so to elect their candidate
Congressman Taylor is one of the
ablest representatives of the west at
Washington. Because of the wisdom
of voters in the Fourth district of
Colorado in returning him year after
year, he is becoming leader in con-
gress and able every session to do
more for the state and the Great
West. 1t would be unthinkable should
the citizens of this district elect an
unknown non-entity in place of him.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-10-25
SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MAN
DESIRABLE FOR COMMISSIONER

A successful business man, a good
road builder, and a man honorable in
all his dealings with his fellowmen-
these are the qualifications which
should commend w. H. Whalen, the
Democratic candidate for county corn
missioner. to the voters of Gunnison
county as worthy of their support.
bill" Whalen, as he is known ly his
many friends, is one of those genial
fellows who meets everyone with q
ready desire to befriend. He has the
ready hand to assist in all worthy un-
dertakings of his community and
country. And yet his generosit.. has
never stood in the way of his duty
to protect the interests of the tax
payers whom he has represented.
Mr.. Whalen has identified himself
with many of the public and business
interests of the town of Crested Butte
where he has lived for many. years.
At the present time he is member of
the school board of his district, and
at different times has been a trustee
of the town. In his many business
ventures, he has always proved him.
self successful.
During the time he has served rs
County Commissioner of Gunnison
County, he has demonstrated one fact
beyond a doubt, which is that he
knows how to build roads, and in
building roads he gets best returns
out of the money expended. Further
more, he has always been ready to lis
ten to the wishes of majority of the
taxpayers. He is like many another
public man in that in a few cases he
may have made enemies, but when he
has done this it is because he acted
for the greatest good and the greatest
number of people even though It might
incur the ill-will of a few.
There is no man in Gunnison County
better fitted to fill the important po-
sition Of County Commissioner. His
past record in the office alone is suf-
ficient.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-10-25
DON'T BE MISLED SAYS STATE
COUNCIL OF DEFENSE

warning-Don't be misled by peace
talk! Now is not the time to relax
any effort, whether in raising funds,
troops or work in industry. Germany
before now has staged a revolution
to impress her neighbors and get GER
tain consideration but when the oc-
casion passed Bismark said flush
and the matter was over.
Now is the time that the most str
enuous efforts are needed. Every Pro-
German, every pacifist squeals peace
Some papers play up every rumos tho
they know there can be nothing in it.
Others more conservative are forced
to follow. Even tho retracted the next
day damage is done. The effect on the
Liberty Loan and other activities is
marked.
Could there be a more effective way
to play into the hands of the Hun?
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-10-25
ONE 5000 TERM DESERVES
ANOTHER FOR THOMPSON

T. ]. Thompson, one of the pioneers
of Gunnison County, is candidate
for reelection as representative to the
state legislature on the Democratic
ticket.
During his term in the legislature
Mr.. Thompson has proved to US that
he is good representative Of our
county-conscientious, painstaking,
genial, and impartial-he has been all
this during these two years, and will
be the same in the future. He is en-
titled to his office by reason of good
service and excellent qualifications.
Since his residence in the county,
Mr.. Thompson has helped to build up
both the town and the county. He has
been instrumental in passing the new
game law, also in getting the ap-
preparation for the Normal school.
He was mayor Of Gunnison two
terms and a business man Of our city,
SO that he understands the problems
of that class Of citizens. As ranch
man and interested in mining he also
will ably represent those constituents.
Vote for him, and you will vote for
the best interests Of our county.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-10-25
ABSURD THEORY

The Republicans are certainly in a
tight hole when il comes TO criticizing
the Democrats in this campaign. They
cannot oppose Wilson, who has won
the admiration of the world for the
manner in which he handles the war.
They had hoped to make it an issue
that the administration was incompe-
tent and slow in the war. The mar
vcllous manner in which during the
last six months perfect organization
and team work has put two million
men IN Europe, equipped another two
million, and started the induction of
another million, has confounded this
idea. Only on one point, the airplane
construction, is there ground for talk
and that is being rapidly adjusted
with the delivery of hundreds and
thousands of fighting planes in Eu-
rope.
What then is the objection to this
democratic administration Strange
to say, the only thing left is to out
Herod Herod. II is TO assert that Re
publicans like Waterman and Logan
can help Wilson and help win the war
better than Shafroth and Taylor. How
absurd. Shafroth and Tavior have
stood by the president at every turn.
President Wilson has not been slow
TO let the people know when senator's
or representatives are tardy or dere-
lict in their duty. He praises these
two Colorado representatives Let us
return them to keep up the good work
that they know all about and can for
ward SO well.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-10-25
sHERIFFs SALE

Under and by virtue of decree of
foreel1sure and order Of sale. entered
~ Of Gunnison. State of Colorado. on the
3rd day Of September. A. d. 1918, in an
astGa Is pans xhsrss sna KANk Thk k
COAL COMPANY is defendant. and
wherein It was decreed that there Was
due and owing to the plaintiff fro m the
tEage securing said note the sum Of
Eight Thousand Eighty-eight and
sS.loo Hs.oss.5o, Dollars. together with
of Nine and 03-1o0 Dollars, said note
and mortgage bearing date Of January
80. 1914. and said mortgage being Of
Recorder of said Gunnison County.
That Under and BY " virtue Risse 'ta Of said
Of ths ne Of epaa.da Pn aanSa .n
State of Colorado. am authorized. di-
ssieed ssIe ihs and nro. eppoweIed to expose for
particularly described. at public auc-
tion, for the purpose Of realizing the
80 Esh rSand d1s to the Ran
e,ght s,,it - ~ per cent and said costs Of
NOW q THERGFosE sf.a efs5as apa So;ies ssle !.
oy given. that will, on the 18th day
OF Ncvember a; D.. 1918. at the hour Of
ten &c 1,cioek In the forenoon of said day,
said County and State, expose Tor saie
to the highest and best bidder. for cash
as being embraced within and covered
oy said mortgage. which Is Described
The northeast quarter tNEx, ana
the northeast quarter of the southeast
quarter (NEA SEA) of Section four
teen I'D: and the south half OF the
southwest quarter (Sh SWK) Of Sec
ton twelve u2): and the northesst
9uarter OF the northwest quarter (NESX
MWAl OF Section thirteen (13). All n
Iownship fourteen (14) south. RaneS.
e1ghty-six (86) west of the 9Th nrins.t.
pal meridian. in the County Of Gunni.
son, colorado. together with ali ana
slnguiar the appurtenances and prIvi.
leges thereunto belonging or in anv.
wise thereunto appertaining. and All oS
the estate. right, title, interest sn1
claim whateoever OF the said defend-
enC eitner In law or equity. thai aail
deIendant had ON the 80 tn day a I'm.
That will sell all OF said propertv,
g 40 time, or 10 much thereof ~ ma
oe aecessary to satisfy said debt.
Uatsd at Gunnison, ColorSdo ~
sstA DAY OF October a d. iSiS.
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