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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-20
SOCIETY NOTES

The regular meeting of the Woln
ans Relief Corps was held yesterday
afternoon at Odd Fellows hall Sey
enty ladies attended this meeting A
business session was held and nine
new members were Initiated On
next Thursday the members of the
organization Will be entertained al an
an day knitting party at the home
OF Mrs. NJ. w Bach on DcSota strpet
me day viii be spent-m working f6r
me soldiers and a picnic luncheon
VIII be served at noon.
= e. =
avery large number Of ladies' At
tended the meeting Of the ladies' ol
~ Francis parish yesterday at the
nome of Mrs, Peter Hahn. on Jef
'erson street. The day was snent In
making surgical gowns. great man,
OF 'heSe being made during the day
At noon picnic lulrhcon was served
me ladies' Of the parish will meet IN
rex Wednesday az the home Of Mrs
John Fifer. 2lj Superior street IN
sew for the Red Cross. This viii he
~ all day meeting, and a picnic mn
eheon will be served at noon.
= So =
MISS jeanette Coble entertained a
NUMBER Of young people last evening
at her home on West Main street in
honor Of Malcolm Rife. an acadomi,
student al Northwestern college NJ
Naperlilt. Ten GUESTS were present
ana spent very pleasant informal
social evening A short musical pro
gram vas given Dainty Refreshments
were served at late hour. Ro,
Barr OF chicago was an ont of town
guest.
. 3 y
About twenty members of the OF
taWa Drama club hel dtheir annual
picnic last evening at Starved Rock
Inc girls went out TO the park in the
afternoon in machines. The after
noon and evening was spent in OK
plornc the park and in bathing in
the lake, ana at O'Clock a very ok
cellent picnic supper was served
The crowd motored back to town al
late hour
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-20
ST. XAVIER AL UMNAE
TO HOLD ITS ANNUAL
REUNION TOMORROW
ST XAvlER

ST XAVIER
The annual meeting Of the aumuae
association Of 81 Naviers convent
viii be- held Friday. June 2lst. from
Z until IN o'clock d. m, at the con
vent. The committee in charge is
>paring no effort 10 make this the
hest entertainment ever held BIS the
association
A program VIII be given. followed
by a social hour, and light refresh
ments will be served in herefec
tory.
This year there were no invitations
issued tor the NEE Ing. but ever,
graduate of 81 Navier's is urgently
requested To attend
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-20
LA SALE co. CASE
IS AFFIRMED TODAY

Springfield, June 20. The supreme
court today affirmed the ia SAL
elnty circuit court, in the case Of
Ralph Green, who secured q judgment
N the lower court as administrators
of the estate Of Joseph Adrian, de
ceased against the Matihiessen u
Hegelcr Zinc Co, for 'he death G.
Adrian
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-20
MARSEILLES MAN
FOUND INSANE

DOrr Zimmerman, a farmer resid-
ing near Marselles was adjudged in.
sane in the county court this after
noon and was committed to the state
hospital at kankakee by Judge Henry
Mayo.
Zimmerman was only mildly in.
sane
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-20
{. ST. LOUIS RIOTERS
MUST GO TO PRISON

Springfield. lune -. The supreme
court today affirmed the decision o,
The ST. Clair circui' court sentencing
Fayelte Parker and nine others ID
fourteen years in thepcujtent;ary rol
conspiracy IN he East St Louis ne.
gro riots.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-20
Velvet. Maxim

Nelvet was developed and originated
from iur in China. Thence rclyot-moL.
lux was Introduced into India, aud IN
'he fourteenth century into Italy whore
'i'0t Sor' of fabric especially appealed
una where the art Of velypt-mai,iup
reAchnd is hciChfh.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-20
LA SALE COUNTY 4TH
WITH BANK WEALTH

La Sale county stands fourth in
banking resources among Illinois
counties. Cook alone excepted ac.
cording to figures made public today
by the Treasury deartmcnt Stats
ties were gather from missionaries
circulated among all banks before The
close of business December 81, 1917.
The first ten county and their stand
ing follow.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-20
For County Treasurer.

The Free TraderJournaI t author
lzed 10 announce the candidacy OF
w. A. Graves OF Seneca for he re
publican nomination for The office Of
county treasurer subject to the de
cision Of The primary November II,
lalS.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-20

There. are many advantages to a
single pitch roof on the poultry house
This type is most easily built II
gives the highest vertical front ex.
yos cd TO the suns RAYS and throws al
of The rain water 10 the rear
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-20
|.C. is DENIED A
WRIT OF CERTIORARI

Springfield. June 19.--The Supreme
court today denied writ of certor.
ari to the Illinois Central in its case
against f. f. t'olett, public admins.
traitor OF La Sale county, in charge
VI the Anton Mes estate,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-20
TURK-BUlGAR WAR
RESOLUTION REACHES
CONGRESS THIS P. M.

Washington, June 20--A Joint
resolution declaring war on Turkey
was introduced in the House this
afternoon by Rep Kelly Of Pennsyl-
Vanla. Il was referred to the hous.
committee on foreign affairs.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-20
MISS SCHERER QUITS
GRADE SCHOOL POST

Miss HELEN Scherer who has been
Flndereardon teacher at the Lincoln
school Tor the past three years has
rendered her resignation to the local
schoo, board
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-20
"THE WEB OF DESTINY

he sequel to the Curse of Ouitza" second
lnstallment OF the Semi Dual stories now running
IN he Free Trader Journal This absorbing story
OF romance and adventure is interesting to old and
young Secure the first copties for vour friends
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-20
For Sale.

Small addition TO house Sxl6 It
Must be sold without delay for reason
able price. Inquire Arthur II. Col
we'll 336-N
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-20
Wanted

Thursday morning, 80 or 80 boys
and girls 10 pick peas. BE per bu
Call E. f. Cole, gardener. Telephone
l5S
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-20

II you have los, anything YOU can
'nd It by advertising in the Free Trad
Sy.JournaL
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-20
FIFTY FARMERS IN
NEXT DRAFT QUOTA
CONTINUED from page ~

Arthur NJ. Biers. horse buyer.
Lawrence " Strawn. bookkeeper
Frank l.. Wagner. barber.
Glenn c Riuker, garment presser.
raymond ] Eckart, bookkeeper.
George W Anderson. bookkeeper.
Frank c. Lenihan, electrician.
VIM. g. Faber, bookkeeper.
Mathew II Burg. timer.
MsrseilIes (tD.
Oscar Olson, farmer.
Angelo Balorio. laborer
Joseph Lit'lefair laborer.
Marshall Olson, farmer.
Carlo Umberto. fireman.
Charles A. Wheeler, farmer
John J. nriscoll, timekeeper.
John y. Mcfarland salesman.
Ben Richard Cooper, sheet meta
worker.
Angelo Ferraro. laborer
Charles l.. Thomas. laborer
Seneca (O.
Vincent j. Timmins. clerk.
John Milus, coal miner.
John II, Carroll. switchman.
Joseph kostulski. coal miner.
Jerome ] Heaton. storekeeper.
Thomas A. Griffin. 4. K. laborer.
Clarence r. Killelea. farmer.
Wedron (4l.
William A. Whynn. engineer.
John + kolsa, lahorer.
George Farhatt. laborer.
Homer Spencer Hess. lahorer
Sheridan az.
Francis C. Nelson, farmer.
Clarence 7. Osmund, farmer.
Merle r. Hanson, garageman.
Harry NJ. Belden, laborer.
Serena t4),
George n, Anderson, farmer.
Emile g. Morel. farmer
MAYNARD Gaul. farmer.
Roy Williams, farmer
EarlviIe (e).
Adolph j Rave. farmer
Oscar r. Ostrand farmer.
Alfred A. klapp. farmer.
Earl w Orris. farmer.
Meade o Good, farmer
Louis NJ Vask r. r. laborer.
William w. Kehoe, farmer.
John J. Davis. grocery clerk.
Lester II. McManus. farmer.
Leland (3).
Jacob Soppeland. farmer.
Max I. Pickett farmer.
Martin Seward, farmer.
Dayton (2).
Robert NJ Fleming. dynamitcr
Arthur A Tepfer, picture machine
operator
Triumph (2).
Clifford r. Preston, farmer.
Frank f Lind. operator.
Sandwich (2).
LEVEL Fatland. farmer.
Salve Orbeck. farmer.
Utica az.
Robert Aiken farmer.
Frederick Jackson farmer.
Edward \ Klahel, farmer.
Alexander Munson farmer.
Miscellaneous t26).
Zoe Romio, La Sale, cement work
,r,
James Marksberry. Paw Paw. far
ner. &
Antones Stamatopulos, Gary. Ind
steel worker
John Jimason. Aurora macihnist.
Luther w Moore, Dix. H., farmer
Frederick kee. Rutledge, Tenn. far
ner.
Matteo Musso. Arcadia. Fla. stone
mason,
Robert r. Nance. Moline. machin
st
Joseph l. Aren't, Benton. Ky. far
ner.
Charles c Tihin HollowayyilIe. III.
armer.
O'Neal n Nelson. O,tosen, la. far
ner.
William Ianigan, Chicago, horse
nan.
Max II Darrow. Chicago farmer.
RAYMOND G Monroe, La Sale. far
ner.
Orris g. Thorson. Newark. farmer
Charley Biflany Joliet. laborer
Francesca pomplleo, Oglesby. black
smith
Dionysios Stathulis, Grand Island
Neb,, baker
Fred NJ. Butler, Oak Park, constr
engineer.
Forest Healey, sterling, painter
Charles B. knutson, Hebron, III,
armer,
Ferdinand Alderman, Decatur, far
ner.
William n. Barber Troy Grove,
painter.
Raymond Maves. Elhurn, H., far
ner.
Fred West Jr., Millington, H., labor
II.
Charles L. Brusate, Aurora, opera
or.
Alternatcs.
Erving J Barton, Ottawa, fireman
Leo Henry Zolper, Mendoza, bridge
carpenter.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-20


Erving J. Barton, Ottawa, fireman
Leo Henry Zolper Mendoza, bridge
carpenter
Albert r. Buchner, Ottawa, abstrac.
tor
Arthur e. Cast, Ottawa, repair
worker
Arthur TelIefson Leland, farming
Guyer b. Thompson, Marsellles,
farming.
William Bunker, Marsellles, Gas
fitting.
Glen Dominy, Serena, farming.
Leo Joseph O'Connell, La Sale,
farming.
Theodore Krata, Mendoza farming,
Howard Riorson, Leland, farming.
Robert Brown, Millington, farming
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-05
BLASTED IN
AMENT COFFERDAM

State Game Warden Carl ID. Shoe
maker. acting under instruct ,ons
from the state fsh and game com.
mission. sunday blasted an "ade-
quate fishway" at the Ament dam by
dynamitlng the cofferdam running
from the concrete portion Of the dam
back to the north shore. thus enab-
ling fish to ascend by the ladder an
well rs through the gap torn
through the coffcrdam. The eject
was Immediately apparent. the Inn
prisoned fish below began to ascend
ut once.
before sthe commission acted. the
bureau OF hatcheries had appealed to
the food administrator to authorize
the destruction OF the dam as men
ace to the food supply. presentins
figures showing that the nsh were
prevented from reaching the spawn
Ing beds and hatchery work curtail-
ed. The state food administrator re-
ferred the matter to Mr.. Hoover with
a favorable report. but the delay
caused by investigation would have
stopped the spring run OF salmon.
even II finally acted upon. -- Mcdford
Tribune.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-05
NORTH SIDE DESIRES
!. TO JOIN IN DISTRICT

A meeting OF the board OF direct
ors OF the Grants Pass Irrigation
district was hc,d today at the county
court house and a petition signed by
a large number OF land owners on
the north side OF Rofue river Just
west OF Grants Pass. was presented
to the board. The petition asked for
the inclusion within the Grants Pass
district OF body OF land which can
be served with irrigation water
through pipe siphon leading from
the proposed main canal OF the dis
trIct across Rogue river. II Is pro-
posed thereby to serve these lands
with gravity water supply for lrrl-
cation. The matter was taken under
advlsement a by the board and final
action viii he taken Mt the next reg
ular meeting which Is In April.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-05
JOSEPH REDF|ELD'S
BODY IS IDENTIFIED

The last body to he Identified Of
those lost on the Tuscania, was that
OF Joseph Redfield, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. r. +. Redfield OF Glendale. for
merly OF Grants Pass. The Redfield
family Is one OF the pioneer families
Of southern Oregon. Many will re-
member 10 as one OF the riders u,
the roundup, at Ashland two year
ago. He enlisted with the goth en-
gineers Just before Christmas. Less
than two months OF service and yet
ample time to prove himself a wor-
thy descendant OF the bravest peo-
pie we have. the pioneers. As a
former resident OF Grants Pass he be-
longs to the Rogue river valley and
the whole valley is proud OF him.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-05
SERVICE FLAG Of IS
STARS IS DEDICATED

The woodman hall was filled TO
capacity Monday night on the occa-
sion OF the unveiling OF the w. o. W.
service flag containing i6 stars. one
for each member OF Rogue River
camp. No. 55. now In the 4. s. ser
vice. Following u very pleasing pro-
gram Rev. l.. Myron Boozer gave q
most impressive patriotic address.
The program as rendered is as fol-
lows:
Seiection--Neilson's orchestra.
Reading-Mrs. Geo. r. Dickinson.
Solo-A. X. Cass.
Reading-Miss Bertha Calhoun.
Solo-Mrs. W. l.. Ireland.
Reading OF honor roll and unveil-
Ing OF flag Camp Clerk Geo. r..
Dickinson.
Audience Joined in singing "on-
ward Christian Soldiers"
Address--Rev. L. Myron Boozer.
Orchestra--"star Spangled Ban
ner." audience joining In singing.
Honor roll as foliows--C. II. Ahlf.
c. A. Bailey. II. II. Basler. Geo. Bill.
llngs, Joseph Boesch, ElvIs BlevIns.
Geo. Emil Gebers. Harry r. Harper.
W. Roy Harper J. X. Hamilton,
Leonard Dwight Jewell. Stanley w.
Leonard. w. r. Miiliken. A. D. Saw
age. Dr. J. p. Truax. Karl Wine.
trout.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-05
Big Surprise to Many
in Grants Pass

People are surprised at the IN
STANT action OF simple buckthorn
bark, glycerine, ETC.. as mixed In Ad-
ler-i-ka. ONE SPOONFUL flushes
the ENTIRE bowel tract so COM
pletely 1t relieves ANY CASE sour
stomach, gas or constipation and pre-
vents appendicitis. The INSTANT.
pleasant action Of Adler-i-ka sur
prlses both doctors and patients. It
removes foul matter which poisoned
your stomach for months. National
Drug Store.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-05
WEALTHY RUSSIANS
ESCAPING To JAPAN

Portland. Mar. Sixty thousand
wealthy Russians have escaped to
Japan from Siberia and every vessel
from vladivistok carries Russians Of
the opulent class to japanese ports,
according to w. \. Bartholomew OF
Portland. who for six and one-half
years has been with the American
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-05
COMING EVENTS

March ), rncSday County conycn.
ton by state food administration.
March .. Tuesday Hobo social by
women OF Bethany church at the
Bobzien home.
Mnrch = aud 0. Friday and Saturday
High school opera bob white"
opera house. benefit Red Cross.
Mar. ID. Friday-supper given by
the ladies OF the Baptist church.
March is. saturday--Red Gross
Salo.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-05
lurkc Employcs To ToplcnIsh =

burke Employees To Toprcnish--
ID. n, Montgomery, OF the Arm Of
Burke a Co., engaged In wreeklng
the sugar factory building with Mrs,
Montgomery, left last night for Top
penish, Wash, whore he viii be on.
gaged In rebuilding the factory, lie
was accompanied by c. N. Sherwood,
Chas. Hood and q number OF others.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-05
; y = ~ = y y y <<<<<< y 4
PERSONAL AND LOCAL I

J. @. riggs went to Glendale this
morning.
NJ. W. Wheeler. OF Ashland. is WIS.,
iting friends In this city.
Free battery Inspection. any car
any time. Battery Shop. Hobar,'s
Garage 100
w. &. Zimmerman went to Glen.
dale this morning to remain several
days.
Red Cross benefit. Don't forget
Il. Bob White" at the opera house
Friday and Saturday night 100
Chas. Lewis left this morning for
Coos bay. where he expects to secure
employment. His family will follow
later.
De-Iuxe aluminium knitting pins.
Twin-Plex can't-drop-stltch knitting
needle and best yarn on the market.
Kinney 4 Truax. 100
Mrs. Ira May and two children.
who have been visiting friends and
relatives. returned to Philomath this
morning. a'
d. B. Reynolds. OF the Slskiyon
forest headquarters. left this morn
ing for Powers and Port Orford on
a general inspection trip.
We have a battery to tit your car.
at the Battery Shop. Hobart's Gar
age. 100
c. +. Augestein returned this af-
ternoon from Michigan and will
spend the summer at Ellersle farm.
In which he is financially interested.
You will be entertained and help
the Red Cross by attending Bob
White" at the opera house Friday
and Saturday evening. 100
W. A. Trefren and Miss Clara
Trefren returned this afternoon
from Roseburg. where they spent the
winter.
We know your electric system
from tail light to radiator. Battery
Shop. Hobart's Garage. 100
Mrs. l.. NJ. White stopped on here
this morning and will VISIT her moth
er, Mrs. J. Seyferth. In the Illinois
valley. Mrs. White has been at Am
erican Lake to see her son who was
III. but is now on the road to recov-
cry.
Bob White" at the opera house
Friday and Saturday evenings for
benefit Of the local Red Cross. Seats
on sale Thursday morning at Horn
ing's Shack. No phone orders. 100
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-05
sloan m AZ Vancouver

Mr.. and Mrs, :. y, Sloan left this
morning for Vancouver. Wash. on
account OF the serious illness OF their
youngest son. Ivan Dale Sloan. who
Is suffering from pneumonia. Their
oldest son Sterling D., Co. D Sd Sec
tion, U. 3, marines, Is Just recover
Ink from an attack of pneumonia.
but Is now on the road to recovery.
They have stlll another son In the
service, Otis ". member OF y
troop, list cavalry. stationed at Doug.
las. Aris.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-05
Demonstration at Murphy

Demonstration at Murphy
Miss Anne Mccormick will be al
Murphy all day Friday and will hold
demonstrations In home economics,
with especial emphasis on food con-
servation. Miss Mccormick expects
to have new set OF slides illustrat-
ing certain phases OF food conser-
walton, which will be shown for the
first time. Her headquarters at Muir
ply will be at the VI. VI. Ainsworth
home.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-05
winona berkshire to Gervais--

WinOna berkshire to Gervals-
Two neighbors at Gervais, Ore,
have started into the breeding Of
registered Berkshires lately. Brit AS
pinwall purchased son OF Home
wood Lea Champion out Of Winona
Compton Laurel 5th, daughter Of
Laurel Champion, and gilt by
River Banks Champion 1 15th, while
a litter sister OF the latter gilt went
to Hugh Wane. All came from Win
ona ranch, Grants Pass, Ore.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-05
Poor Human Nature.

"A lot o. men," said Uncle Eben, rs
fairly successful, only dey's jes' match.
ely so dissatisfied dey won't nd.
NIT It."
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-05

Drives New dodge
c. b. Halliday. Of the sugar com
pany, is the latest purchaser OF
Dodge automobile from the Denlson
agency.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-05
optlmlatlc Ihouaht.

There IL sufficient recompense In
the very consclousness OF a noble deed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-05
HUH Fined sao-

HUH Fined H2o--
Herbert HUH Was on Monday Tin.
ed $40 aud costs, on charge Of
drunkenness, the onense having oc.
curred at a dance at New Hope Feb
ruary ss.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-05
Hardware company and Erlanger a

Hardware company and Erlanger a
Gallinger at Manila.
Bartholomew has just returned to
the mainland for an eight months
business trip to the Middle West and
Atlantic coast.
hetterheads that will please you. al
the Courier.
Cards at the Courier Office.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-05

Cards at the Courier once.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-05

A classified ad brings results.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-05

Calling cards at tho Courier.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-05

Cards at the Courier Office.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1918-09-13
POUR NOS AGRICULTEURS

| Voici une decouverte que nous
croyons devoir signaler a ceux de nos
lecteurs qui s'occupent d'agriculture
| L'Angleterre Went de faire pessai
sur une waste ecehlle, dun procede
d'electrisation des grains de semence
qui aurait pour effet, aiffrme-t-on
d'accro1tre considerablement lie rem
dement, des cultures.
On a ensemence, avec du BILE qu1
await etc sounis au traitement d'elec-
trisation, deux mile acres de terre
ct, a cote, on seme du BILE pareil non
electrise. LIE resultat annonce est sur
prenant. Par exemple, la gerbe mols-
sonnee sur une verge carree, avec le
procede electrique, pesait sept livres
ct quart, tandis que, sur lie champ
voisin, la gerbe donnee sur une verge
carree ne pesait que quatre livres ct
quart. ......
La paille du grain electrise a etc
trouve plus long ct plus robuste, tan
dis que les epis sont aussi plus longs
ct plus lourds. On a par ailleurs OBJ
serve que lie BILE eelctrise, parce que
plus vigoureux, il resiste mieux au
vent ct aux tempetes.
L'experience, assure-t-on, fera cons
later que Telectrisation augmente de
vingt-cinq pour cent au moins lie rem
dement,.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1918-09-13

II a eu quatre ans lie 2 aout
1918, que PAllemagne remettait la
Belgique Iodieux ultimatum auque]
notre Gouvernement, exprimant les
sentiments de la Nation unanime, fit
la noble ct seule reponse compatible
avec lhonneur ct les droits dun peu-
pie ibre.
La guerre etait decha1nee de par la
volonte de l'Allemagne deloyale ct as
soiffee de conquetes.
Quelle. allait etre sa duree?
Nul ne pouvait lie prevoir.
Les evenements ont deroute les
provisions des esprits les plus saga
ces.Eu egard aux engins de mort per-
fectionnes a outrance ct aux multi
pies moyens de destruction don't dis
posait l'humanite, de braves gems af-
firmaient que la guerre ne pourrait
etre Tongue. L'erreur, en- celia, a etc
universelle.
LIE destin, que Pom Sc pla1t a re-
trouver dams tous les grands cataclys-
mes, nous est, au cours de ces quatre
annees, apparu diversement. II nous
fut parfois funeste. Apres la pitoya-
BILE detection russo, il y cut pour
nous des heures d'angoisse. Elles Sc
sont heureusement dissipees, ct au-
jourd hui, plus qua aucun autre mo-
ment de cette formidable epopee,
nous marchons dun pas ferme ct
sur vers la victoire. Pour la deuxie-
me fois, pennemi a subj sur la Mar
ne une sanglante defaite. Jamais les
armees alliees, sous un commando
ment don't la maitrise Incompatible
s'affirme chaque jour, mont etc plus
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1918-09-13
OUATRE ANS. .APRES

consciente de leur force, plus unies
dams la meme inebranlable volonte
de vaincre.
Les Etats-Unis nous ont apporte
l'aide fraternelle de leur or, de leurs
resources inepuisables ct de leurs
magnifques soldats. lis sont venus
nous en- un prodigiegss elan. Avec
eux, l'assurance est donnee aux
troupes heroTques du droit, dune paix
prochaine, entiere ct glorieuse.
Certes, plus que tous les autres, la
Belgique souffert dams son anne ct
dams sa chair. Sa neutralite etc vi
olee; ses populations ont etc massa-
crees, deportees, opprimees par tous
les moyens.
Mais rien ma pu fechir son in
domptable resistance. Ellie ne regarde
rien. Ne connaissant d'autre vote que
celle du devoir, de Phonneur, de la IL
delite. Groupee autour de Son Roi-Che-
Waller, que lie monde enter venere,
ellie attend l'heure de la justice ct des
reparations, confante dams cette ar
NEE qu'elle admire ct qu'elle aime,
pour son heroisme constant ct pour la
pure gloire qu'elle s'est acquise.
De cette formidable ct sanglante
epreuve 81 stoiquement acceptee, no.
tire Patrie sortira grandie ct aureo-
lee. L'Allemagne await voulu la des-
cendre au tombeau. Or, plus que ja-
mais, au seuil de la cinquien1e aimee
de guerre, la Belgique glorieuse Sc
pose dams la pleine ct radieuse lumie-
re de l'immortalite.
"COJTRRIER DE L'ARMEE''.