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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06
TOTAL DARKNESS At BAKER
OREGON LASTS FOR 4 MINUTE
Ss SECONDS
SMOKED GLASSES ARE NEEDED


Baker. Ore. June G.--Goyernment
astronomers here for the total
eclipse Of the sun June \ are count
Ing on clear weather for the success
OF their observations nt the station
here that has been constructed at
the county fair grounds. The eclipse
will begin at it7 y. m. and end at
<;i5 .. m, Pacific time. but the per-
iod OF totality will be but one minute
and So seconds.
J. 4. Hammond. who IN In charge
OF the government party, suggests
that people desiring TO make as
much as possible out Of the oppor.
tunlty 10 see the sun In eclipse. pre-
pare smoked glass by use OF can
die or some other means. covering
tho smoked piece with another. fast.
ened at the edges, This In easily
prepared and IL the most practical
instrument. Ordinary smoked glas-
ses such as is used for automobile
goggles are not dark enough and
would be OF no use. Observers are
also warned against looking at the
sun with the naked eye before the
eclipse begins to pass as this will 30
dazzle the eye that thefcifect OF the
corona. the most beautiful spectacle
Of the eclipse will be spoiled.
Tho two things TO watch for In the
eclipse are the corona and the prom
inences aud only with smoked
glasses as described can the ordinary
observer meet with mach success or
gain results In any way self-satisfac-
tory.
1T is good thing" said Mr..
Hammond. that natures creation
OF the solar system Is just as II is.
The corona. the most beautiful sight
the human eye has, ever beheld. IL
visible only at the time OF u total
eclipse and even then II would be Inn
possible to view II II the moon were
any nearer the earth or the sun any
larger than II Is. The proportion Of
size and distance OF the two luminar-
les as compared to the earth are Just
right to make u total eclipse OF the
sun possible. "
All the stories that have been re-
lated OF eclipse such as the chick
ems going to roost. owls and bats ap-
pearing and the stars coming out
at midday are true and these condi-
tIons on earth 40 we'll a. those In
the darkened sky Of midday, will be
interesting objects Of observation.
during the eclipse.
II will be ESQ years before an
other total eclipse will be visible
from this part OF the country and
people living In It's path In the Unit
ed states. II they ever wish to see
the same sight again win have to
visit some far distant corner OF the
earth.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06
F.E. SPENCE IS
GRANGE MASTER
Convention Divorces Non-Partisan
League I'm Opposition 10 spence
Sheldon Wants More NormaIs

Salem. June 6.--At the Oregon
state grange convention today r. e.
Spence OF Oregon City was elected
master OF the grange by a 10 to 80
vote over J. @. Johnson Of Portland.
The grange however voted against
the combining with the non-parti-
san league which Mr.. Spence was in
favor Of. thus reversing the action
takea by the grange at its last an
nual convention. when = resolution
was adopted declaring for afiliation
with the league.
c. 3. Hoffman. of Union county,
was selected overseer and B. @. Lee
dy. OF Benton county. elected men,
Der Of the executive committee.
Ben Sheldon Is working for a reso-
luton from the grange favoring an
Initiative measure for southern and
eastern Oregon normal schools.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06
VALUE Of AMERICAS NAVAL FORCES
UNOEREST|MATEO BY HUN ADMIRAL

New York. June 6--American par
ticipation In the war in the fight
against German submarines and In
the ship building program were be-
Titled by Vice Admiral Won Chapelle,
German minister of the navy in his
speech In the reichstag a few weeks
ago. AZ reported by German news.
papers received here.
THE military help Of America In
the first year of the war was very
little regarding troops and air
planes declared Won Capelle. The
expectation OF our enemies has been
greatly disappointed. II America
later wants to maintain half a mil
lion troops In France II will need
permanently a freight space Tin
steamships) of about 100000 tons
which again would be deprecated
from the service OF supplying her al
lies.
According to American and Brit
ish statements, the participation OF
such large army is no longer In
volved In this campaign.
In order to carry out the gigantic
American program of shipping con-
struction, the shlpyards must first
be built. In 1917 America, follow
Ing all her huge promises built 50,-
900 gross tons OF sea-going ships.
The large merchant fleet which Am
erica has ordered Is not being built
for the war but In order to take the
place OF England as the worlds ship
per after the war when the ships will
have been completed"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06
DRAFT REVOLT BY
REDS D|SPELLED
rro.Gern,ans blamed for iteglstra.
tion Trouble Among tho Greek
Indians of Oklahoma


hehrye''e' okla'' June o--foar OF
"a possible uprising among the IN
dlahs ana negroes ana those of mix
ell indian ana African blood VINO
launched movement TO resist the
dratt ON the Old Hickory stamping
grounds. near here, was dispelied
when the Home Guards returned last
'ight with the word that the anti
draft ring bands had been dispersed
ana hhd promised TO attempt no
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06
W|LL|AMSCARR|ESSTATE
. BY MAJORITY Of 1882

The Official canvass of the Multi
nomah county vote definitely places
the majority or plurality of state
candidates for contested Offices as
follows:
United States Senator McNary,
l0,209; Representatives Macarthur.
S,52S; Governor Withycombe, A.
o15; c. A. Johns. supreme judge,
1856 plurality and 1.776 (ma-
oority); c. H. Gram. labor commits
sioner, 236; Fred A. Williams. pub
'ic service commissioner. 3,ss2.
Fred A. Williams, of Grants Pass.
candidate for public service commits
sioner, carried Multnomah county
by a vote of $4,000 against +. J. Mil
ier's 1880.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06
YANKEESH0[DGERMANS
IN HEAVY ENCOUNTER
Heavy Railway Train Movements To Rear Of Enemy's
Line-.-U. S. Marines Beat OF Two Attacks--Boche
Moved Down by American Machine Guns

Washington. June "a commu-
nication from General Pershlng tells
OF how an American patrol OF 30,
men outnumbered by the enemy two
to one. held its ground In Lorraine
for three-Quarters Of an hour on the
night OF June 2. and retired only
when ammunition was exhausted.
The Americans Inflicted heavy losses
on the enemy
The communication also says that
ficutenants Campbell and Meisner
downed an enemy bl-plane on June
6. Lieutenant Douglass Campbell
has shot down six planes between
April II and May 81.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06
PORTO RICO PREPARED TO
EQUIP ITS DRAFT ARMY

San Juan. Porto Rico. June g.
Uniforms for 1900 recruits, a full
supply OF ordnance stores. all the
tentage that will be needed at Camp
Las Casas and the complete equip.
ment for the motor truck company
including 80 motor trucks and 25
motorcycles are here and stored
awaiting the calling OF Porto Ricos
draft troops.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06
RED CROSS RULES
ON MONEY RAISING

The chairman OF the local Red
Cross chapter desires TO have II as
generally known ms possible. that
under the rules and regulations pre-
scribed by the American Red Cross.
no offers can De accepted contem-
plating u division OF profits between
promoters OF entertainments for the
Red Cross. and no .one IL permitted
TO promote and advertise an enter
tainment or sale or benefit or any
similar thing unless the anagement
and control Is entirely In the hands
of the Red Cross chapter. These
rules have been published before.
but there seems TO he a necessity for
another announcement.
II might also be mentioned that
the local chapter does not favor raf-
files for the raising OF money. When
money Is necessary In the future for
military or civilian relief. rummage
sales, bazaars. dances and shows will
be held from time to time for that
purpose. No entertainment or fnnc-
ton should be advertised as u Red
Cross benefit nor should any words
be used In announcements that
would lead the public to believe that
they were being given under the aus
plces OF the Red Cross until the en-
tire plan has had the approval OF
the officers OF the local chapter.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06

jams and have no desire for sleep.
After inflloting heavy losses on the
enemy last night, they almost ami.
Inflated an enemy patrol this morn
Ing. They outfought the German
machine gnnners this afternoon.
killed seven Germans and captured
q wounded German.
The story Of how the Americans
aided the French In stopping the
German advance at Chateau Thierry
Is most remarkable one. The regi-
ment which bore the brunt OF the
lighting has a glorious career, dating
back to Revolutionary days. Al
though II Ia now composed almost
entirely OF newly enlisted men. most
OF whom had never been under fire
before. II arrived In France and
marched directly to the battlefield
from It's rest camp. Their French
comrades say that they showed the
greatest skill and accuracy while
under fire.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06
DEATH WARRANT FOR
MOONEY IS SIGNED

San Francisco, June 6.--Superior
Judge Franklin A. Griffin late yes
terday signed the death warrant Of
Thomas ]. Mooney, sentenced to exc
cution for murder In connection with
the preparedness day bomb explosion
here in 1916.
Judge Griifln stipulated the war
rant was not to be executed or served
until the state supreme court has
acted on the writ Of habeas corpus
sought by MONEYS attorneys with
a view further to appealing for q
new trial.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06
DEBATE IN SENATE
over U-BOAT TROUBLE

Washington. June 6.-Attacks
which have been made on the navy
department for permitting the Ger
man submarines to sink American
ships. precipitated a short debate In
the senate today, Senator Lewis
claimed that the senators invited the
attacks by making inaccurate state
ments as to conditions in the Unit
ed States.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06
leo. CHARGED WITH
/ SELLING UNFIT MEAT

Washington, June 6--Further evil
dence OF the sale Of and the Of
fering for sale of unfit meat for
the army was discovered today
by the federal trade commission,
Representatives OF Wilson & Com
pany, Chicago packers. appeared to-
day to deny the charge that they
sold unfit meat.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06
,16,OOO,OOO WANTED
FOR COAST DEFENSE

Washington. June 6.-The war
department asked congress today
for $4,000, 900 for establishing bal
loon and seaplane stations to guard
the United States against submar-
Inc and air attacks. They want to
establish 10 stations. 10 on the At
santic coast and three on the gulf
coast. The department also has a
coast defense plan. to establish for
tincations along the coast by which
guns could be transferred by rail-
roads from point to point to meet
possible attacks.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06

With the American Army In
France. June 6.-The American Ma
rInes won fame for themselves yes
terday and today In repulsing two
attacks made by the Boche on the
Marne battlefield. Several machine
guns and some prisoners we're taken.
The Germans concentrated large
forces before veullly wood and be-
gan a mass attack. They were mown
down by the American machine gun
ners and the attack was broken up
before reaching the American line.
the Germans fleeing In confusion.
The Marines are nghtIng like Tro-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06
TELEGRAPHERs STRIKE
SET FOR THIS WEEK

Chicago. June 6.-Sylvester j.
Konenkamp. president of the Com
mercial Telegraphers Union OF Am
erica, announced on his arrival In
Chicago from Washington that
date had been set for nationwide
strike OF telegraphers to enforce
their demands for recognition Of the
union. He declined to give out the
date. but said that II would not be
this week and that instructions
would be sent to the workers tomor-
row.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06
FRENCH HAVE IMPROVED POSI-.
TIONs NORTH OF AIsNE-AR-
TLLLERY Is ACTIVE
INFANTRY ATTACK DUE SOON
Huns Again Attempt TO Raid British
Lines East Of Amiens But Arc
Severely Repulsed

Paris, June 6.-The Germans
crossed the River Disc In the vicin-
ity of Sampigay last night but were
driven back by the French. North
OF the AIsne. the French greatly Inn
proved their positions in the neigh
borhood o. Hautebraye. HsAvy ar
tillery fighting Is reported In the "
cinity OF veuilly-Ia-Poterie. where
the American troops are in action.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06

With the American Army In
France. June 6.-Extraordinarily
heavy railway train movements from
the northeast TO the westward in
the rear of the enemy's lines. moth
west OF Toul. is reported today by
American patrols.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06
STOCK HANDLERS STRIKE
AT CHICAGO CALLED OFT

Chicago, June 6.--The stock
handlers strike, which has been
threatening for several days is set
tied,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06

Paris. June 6.-Along the Marns
front there has been no further fight
ing Of great moment. although In the
Of Rheims the German artil-
lery has begun violent lombard
ment, which probably indicates an
other infantry attack in this region.
The Germans seemingly are fear
ful Of the band Of warriors In the
Luneville sector. for they again have
increased the rain Of shells Of all
kinds, including gas. upon and be-
hind the American line.
There still has been no resump-
tion Of the battle on the front in
Flanders and Picardy, where the
British are facing the Germans. The
enemy. however. is carrying out vio-
lent bombardments on various SEQ
tors.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06

London. June 6.-Raids on the
British position at Morelan court
east Of Amiens we're again attempt
ed last night by the Germans but
were unsuccessful.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06

Paris. June 6.-Held up In their
efforts to batter their way through
the American and French lines near
the Marne. the Germans have turned
their attention further north In the
sector which 10 virtually the con-
Meeting link between the Somme and
the Marne.
The enemy forces which CROSSED
the Disc east Of the Semosigny have
been driven back.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-06-06
us. GENERAL IN FRANCE
DIES UNEXPECTEDLY

Paris, June 6.-General Robert
Michis OF the American army died
today in a railroad train in Rouen.
His death was very unexpected as he
had not been Ill.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS What Eastern Connecticut Boys Are Doing In Various Branches of the Service.
Fought Submarine Of.

The following are extracts from a letter received by Calvin Mccall from his brother, Royce F. Mccall of the Naval Reserve Force. Mir. Mccall is a resident of Lebanon and enlisted in the Naval Reserve in June. 1917. He nss made three trips across. He is nov member of a gun. crew on a converted Dutch liner
 Dear Brother: We left an Atlantic Dort May 18th. It was very fOggy but cleared up the next dGy. The water vas smooth, there being scarcely a ripple We were on watch, four hours tr and four of. Two days out 1t grew stormy and cold, this wea ther prevail ing the entire trip.
 We were in company with eight other ships. conveyed by destroyers.
 We had drill every day. Each man was required to wear a life belt all the time One day while drilling there came call Of man overheard The ship came to and a boat was lowered. The mar was pulled in. But the fool sf steersman ran the boat under the propeller and a sailor was killed.
 Several days out sub popped up in the middle os the fleet. My ship vas in the rear and we didn't, get a shot, but all the others barged away sra great rate. We are sure she was sunk
 The next day our convoy turned 1ack at nightfall, In the morning four
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02

imagine all sorts of absurd things, but you don't need to worry about me, for ] am in the best of health, and as far as being hurt is concerned there is absolutely no danger, so you can see for yourselves there is nothing to Wor- " about. 1 like everything here first rate, and think it is the best place I was ever stationed at I can hardly bring myself to realize am in France. so far from home. and am constantly looking forward to Coming home" but of course | wouldn't want to come home until this little. job is finished over here, and believe me. it. is going to be finished to our satisfaction. The Boehes haven't a show in the world I took little walk over and saw Gene Matthews last night You remember he was my roommate in Washington D. c. He likes it over here. was talking with a French soldier yester day-both of us using a French American handbook and got along very well. The cities and towns Cor hamlets, I suppose they are here) seem queer, all signs being written in French, and quite a few of the build : ings have matched roofs One sees many two-wheeled carts and the "hiv- vers" are always in evidence. England IS very Deau1l1ul and they have won derful roads, but France is more pic turesque. Everywhere and at all times the people are anxious to do small favors and when ye are marching the children tag along. holding ones hand and carrying anything they can. would certainly like to be at, home but 1t isn't as if l could jump on 3 trolley and run home any time now Now, don't do any worrying a bout m for I will get along all right, and
 don't forget to write often Lots o1 love from
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
BURDENS eop.sENT
Help to Make Us Strong, Rev. j. H.
 Newland Tells Auditors.

Rev. J. H. Newland. pastor of Trin-
 ity Methodist church, conducted the
 service. at the Sheltering Arms Sun day afternoon, taking for the text Of
 lis address, Peters words, Casting all your care upon Him for He eareth
 for you.- Life has always been harder
 in the Orient than, here, he stated.
 All the world, has struggle and diff culty, for God put Us in the midst of
 trouble so that we should grow strong. Care is the universal ex- perience; it, comes to the rich and
 we know what we are doing when we envy the rich.
 The desire to be free from our bur
 den is not wrong. yet a burden makes Us strong. a. worry makes us weak
 When we see burdens carried without worry we see the peace of heart and
 mind that brings strength. Worry de stroys compesure and puts anxiety in
 place of ah ability to adjust things
 takes away the power to be what we ought and wish to be-. interferes with our relation to those about us. our happiness. h our work in the world and the religious part of our lives. To be forever talking about our troubles 1 is a sign of weakness We catch al the meaning and purpose of Gods will l towards us the more we obey this text, for holding us God holds the care.
 Mrs William Grove, IT,. was ir [ charge of, the, singing. accompanied al i the piano By Miss Elizabeth Grove Greatly enjoyed was the solo. My Task. by Mrs. Grove and the hymns 1 eth Me, and. Pass Me Out, o Gentle [ Savior
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02

At Sacred Heart church at g o'clock Monday morning Miss Mary Lynch, elder daughter of MT and Mrs. John Lynch of East Town street, and James Moran, of the firm of Moran x Connor, of Norwich, were married by Rev. c. W. Brennan. The bridal par ty entered the church to the music of the wedding march from Lohengrin The choir was Accompanied by Miss Elizabeth Malone, who sang during fl1e mass. At the offertory Miss Mary Ryan rendered Ave Nara Mendel ssohns was the wedding march re- cessional.
 The bride wore white Georgette crepe with white hat. She carried a bouquet of bride roses. The brides maid, Miss Hanna O'Donnell, was gowned in pink Georgette crepe with pink hat and carried roses of the same shade. The best man was the eroom's brother, Anthony Moran 4 reception was held at the. home of the bride on East Town street, members of the families and few intimate friends being present. Lunch was served by the Wauregan House.
 Gifts of gold pieces were presented the maid -of honor and best man. The wedding gifts were choice and ot great variety The brides goins away gown was silk suit of mode shade. After brief wedding trip Mr and Mrs. Moran will reside in this city. Mrs. Moran is one of Norwich To~n's most esteemed young ladies winning. among a wide acquaintanct
 many steadfast friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
FIRE LOSS WAS SMALL,
 CHIEFS REPORT SHOWS,
Only $15,ae2.o8 for the Past Year Third Successive Year of Small Loss,

In his annual report presented on Monday night to the common council, Fire Chief, Howard l.. Stanton shows that the total fire loss for the. past year was S15,3620S, with total insur- ance loss of $15.012.0S, leaving only $50 total fire loss over insurance. This is the third year in succession ill which the fire losses in Norwich have been under the $20,000 mark, as they were SIG, ,308.S0 in 1916 and $11, ,109.48 in 1917.
 He makes the following statement: During the year the department re sponded to 193 alarms of fire. Of this number 34 were cell alarms, 125 were telephone alarms. and S4 were still or verbal alarms, which was : more than reported last year.
 Of this number of fires, IA were out of the city, and in one case the de partment responded to the village of Baltic, nine miles out of the city, and assisted in saving considerable valu- able property. .-- ..z....-. ... .-.
 The quick response of motor ap- paratus to fires when first discovered with a crew of trained men is respon- sible for the small loss sustained the past three years, as many fires at tended had the appearance and were so located that large fire could have resulted.
 The largest losses occurred at the Mahoney stable, Nov. 3, 1917. with a loss of s2,500; the Lambert fire, Jan, 1, 1918, in zero weather, with loss of s2,9o0 and the fire at Morrissey's s hotel, Jan. 29, 191S, also in zero weather, with a loss of sS.l00. The three fires mentioned are responsible for over one half of the entire fire loss
 Grass and brush fires. together with chimney fires, are responsible for the large. number of alarms. When one vailed all last winter, the city is to be congra tulated on the very small losses 1 New Conditions. ~
 This department, like all fire de- l partments throughout the country, has i been seriously handicapped by the war. Several of the best men from the i permanent and call force enlisted oI were called by the draft prior to the l law making certain. exemptions fol 1 iremen. Also the two volunteer com l panies felt the draft call, which has serously reduced the man power of the : department. The above conditions coupled with deaths and resignations 1 has made the past year one to be re-
 membered, as men could not be ob- t,tained for fire service. as the munitioT plants were attracting many by the | larger wages paid. The department has lost by deatf
 Patrick J. Caples. driver of Chemica company No. 5, who was appointed tc l the permanent force on Nov. 1. 1902
 and David Fitzgerald, lieutenant O l Truck company No. l. who was ap- l.noinfed to the nermanent force or I May 15. f90S.@
 The department now has 26 perma
 nent men, 1s call men, and 20 volun- teers
 The cheif renews ali recemmenda
 tions made in the past five year'
 which have not been carried out fol various reasons.