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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-02
GERMAN BOYS CALLED;
BABES SURVIVE FIGHT

With the british Army in Elan
ders. May 2.-Prisoners say that
the 1920 class of Germans are being
mustered in at Kries Offenbach and
they have been mustered in at Kries
Nimptsch. Some of this class already
are In the field, but they are not to
be used in the fighting unless their
aid is absolutely necessary.
The recent fighting In Flanders
mas furnished many unusual and
trying experiences for civilians liy-
ing near the front, but none Of these
was more amazing than that of two
tiny French children who are in a
British military hospital. These tots
were among the few unfortunate
persons in Neuve Egllse when the
Germans overran that place. The
town Immediately became storm
center. which was continually chang
Ing hands and German soldiers took
these two babies into trenches for
their protection.
During cohnter-attack, the Brit
ish stormed and captured the trench.
They found the little ones safe and
sonnd and brought them back. The
children had been living under ter
riftc gunfire and how they escaped
death cannot be accounted for.
Another French baby was found
by two British signalmen at an
'ther place. As the child had no
protection the soldiers took II with
them to their billet That night the
sigralmen went to sleep with the
rahv between them. so that no harm
might come to 1t. German airmen
bombed the barn, the Tommies be-
'ry killed. The child escaped in
iurv and later was rescued by other
soiders.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-02
KNIGHTS Of LIBERTY
PUNISH PRO-GERMANS

San Jose. CAL. May Al. Stein
moltz, an Oakland tailor. was hang
ed early today until he became un-
conscious. He was then tied to a
tree and later taken away In an au-
tomobile by an organization known
as the Knights OF Liberty.
The same organization tarred and
feathered George Koetzer.' an alleged
pro-German OF San Jose, who was
later chained to cannon in park.
where the police found him. A mem-
ber Of the Knights Of Liberty tele-
phoned to the police and said that
II gave the men fair trials on
charges OF unpatriotism.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-02
BOHEMIAN TROOPS FIGHTING WITH
ITALY AGAINST AUSTR|A-RUNCARy

London. May 2.-The Daily Mails
correspondent at Italian headquar-
ters. says that Bohemian troops are
joining the Italian troops against
Austria, and that the first detach-
ments are already on the Italian
fighting line, wearing italian uni
forms.
The detachments belonged to a
Czech-Slvok army which is being
formed In many centers from former
subjects OF Emperor Charles. They
already occupy positions on the
front. Now that the enemy Slav
troops know that their fellow Slavs
are fighting under the Italian ban
ner In complete accord with the ItaI-
ians and with definite program Of
winning Independence for their COM
mon country. their attitude may un-
dergo an imnortant change.
The new turn of affairs Is believed
70 haze hee1 brought about by rro-
'sr'nda by members OF their own
rrcr.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-02
By the Associated Press

~ Wv hocVe Aottu iCso
The Bohemian troops are joining
the Italians against Austria, accord
ing to the London Mails correspon-
dent at Italian headquarters. Even
now some of the Bohemians are in
the Italian lines, clad In italian uni
forms. This information has passed
through the hands of both Italian
and British censors and would,
therefore appear to be authentic.
Prague. capital of the crownland
OF Bohemia, recently has been the
center of riotons demonstrations
against Germany and the Germans.
The Austro-Hunyarisn foreign min
lister, Count Cgernin has been
strongly denounced and President
Wilson and the allies havr been
cheered. The Czech n'emhers Of
parliament, together with TIE So
vene and Serbo-Croat delegates,
have been leaders in the opposition
to German rule,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-02

many Of those who perished we're
trapped In their berths.
Those Of the passengers and crew
who we're able to reach the deck. all
Of them thinly clad. plunged into the
sea.
The cruiser launched life boats i'm
after the crash and turned
its searchlights upon waters In
which the men and women wee
struggling for their lives. Sixty
eight persons were picked up ana
brought back to this port by the
warship. which was not seriously
damaged.
The City OF Athens carried a crew
Of 135 men. The vessel sank within
seven minutes after the collision
Sixty-one Of the crew were brought
to this port late today by the French
cruiser. which was not seriously
damaged. Fire was discovered In
one OF the holds Of the City OF Atm.
ems Immediately after the collision
An attempt was made to lower the
life boats but the vessel was sInkina
too fast Most Of those on board
leaped overheard and survivors wers
rescued by the boats OF the Trencr
cruiser.
The City Of Athens left her pieI
here at 3 o'clock yesterday after.
noon. She carried a cargo Of gen
eral merchandise and some passen'
gers and was in charge Of Captain
J. Forward. one Of the Oldest com
manders In the service Of the Ocean
Steamship company.
The vessel was Of $500 tons and
was engaged in trade between this
city and Savannah.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-02
68 lost IN COLLISION
OFF DELENARE COAST.
City Of Athens" Sinks in Seven Minutes After Being
Rammed by French Cruiser; Fog Cause Of
Accident; Both Ships Carried Lights

An Atlantic Port. May 2.-SIxty-
six persons lost their lives when the
ship City OF Athens. bound from
New York for Savannah was rammed
and sunk by a French cruiser on the
Delaware coast at o'clock Wednes-
day morning. The missing include
10 men and two women. who we're
passengers; Seven out OF "a United
States marines, who were on board .
II out OF 20 French sailors. and 80
members OF the crew.
Both ships we're carrying running
lights. because OF the heavy fog. y.
j. Doherty. wireless operator. was
able TO send out only one IS. o. s."
call. after the cruiser plunged Into
the Athens side. There was no re-
sponse to the appeal for aid and the
vessel sank so quickly Doherty had
no opportunity to repeat the call.
He Ia believed TO have been drowned
at his post.
All the passengers and many OF
the crew were In their berths when
the bow Of the warship Iunged into
the side OF the 2300-ton coastwise
vessel. Fire broke out almost imme.
|diateiy afterward In hold No. 1. but
II had no bearing on the fate Of the
ship. for the flames were quickly
quenched by the rush OF water
which poured In.
Captain J. Forward. one OF the
veteran commanders In the service
OF the Ocean Steamship company,
owners Of the vessel. did his best
to avert panic and man the life
boats. SO quickly did the vessel
sink. however. that there was no
time to get the boats away. and
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-02
RED CROSS DRIVE
DUE AGAIN MAY 70

The National Red Cross Office rs
announce another drive to raise
$100.O00.000 more to carry on re-
lief work for our boys "over there. .
II will take place during the week
Of May 20 and there is no question
but that the amount will be fully
and quickly subscribed. A year ago
a similar amount was raised. but
has been nearly exhausted.
The letters from the boys at the
front telling Of the good work that
the Red Cross does viii act as a
stimulus that will put the fund over
in double quick time.
Arthur Guy Empey. author OF
Over the Top" who went through
two years Of the war with the Brit
ish army, says in his book:
And l can't help saying that the
doctors. sisters. and nurses in the
English hospitals. are angels on
earth. love them all and can
never repay the care and kindness
shown to me. For the rest Of my
life the Red Cross will be to me
the symbol of Faith, Hope and
Charity"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-02
.SECY. BAKER ASKS
FOR LARGER ARMY
CONGRESS- ASKED TO
GRANT POWER NECESSARY
Department Believes II Can Handle
Double the Army This Year Orig
inally Planned

Washington. May 2.-Secretary
OF War Baker at a confidential hear
Ing Of the house military committee.
asked that congress grant unlimited
power for the creation Of an army
of whatever size is necessary.
He said that It would be ill-ad-
vised to restrict the number OF men.
The size OF the army should be in
creased as transportation and equip
ment facilities warrant. He has not
decided as to increasing the draft
age.
When the war secretary appeared
before the house military committee
with supplemental estimates for the
army he was expected to disclose
that the department has reason ia
believe II can handle during the
present year at least double the ex-
isting force under arms Of approx.
imately 100000 men. That would
mean a total OF 100000 soldiers
for whom clothing. equipment and
transportation are now In sight
Should additional facilities become
available, however. II Is indicated
that President Wilson wishes to be
able to call out more men without
delaying to seek authority.
In pressing forward the troops
the war department has abandoned
its previous policy Of completing or
ganization Of a unit before II goei
over. Under the new plan. regi
ments or larger units go forward OF
schedule. even II they are short I
considerable strength. They will b'
filled up on the other side.
The number OF men scheduled t,
be called to the colors this montl
under the draft act has been raised
to 100000. Last month 10000
we're mobilized. At this rate half o.
the 100000 which the department
before the German drive was start
ed, had planned to cali during ths
present year. will have been called
out in two months time.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-02
CENTRAL ALLIES MAY
DETHRONE FERDINAND

London. May 2.--The teutonic
powers have decided to dethrone
King Ferdinand. OF Roumanla, and
install ruler OF their own chcice,
according to Information obtained
~ tho Daily Mats correspondent.
lie says Coant csernin. former Aus,
trla mlnlste rcf ted to gonsen.. bnt
iis rNNosal meda the asr. ement
aossbt.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-02
YPRES MAY Be
ANOTHER vERDUN
-
AvxIETy or GERMANS IN
B0rH CASES ~ SIMILAR
british Press Comments - Cont
dcne Now FeIt-Gcrmany Has
Many Troubles NJ Home


details Of Mondays fighting are re-
ceived, confirming the report that II
was the worst day the Germans have
experienced since the opening OF the
great Offensive. the English news
papers now comment on the opera
tIons In tone OF confidence they
have not hitherto displayed.
The Times says;
"Of all the violent combats wit
messed In the last few weeks. we
know OF none which IL n more hope.
ful augury for the allies than this
i0-mile German failure"
II Ia pointed out that the public Is
apt TO reckon victory In terms OF
offensive success. but a defensive
like that on Monday may contribute
equally toward the ultimate object
Of the campaign, namely. destruction
OF the enemy's fighting strength.
From this viewpoint the Germans,
despite their spectacular successes.
can be regarded as having had the
worst OF the balance Of nearly six
weeks fighting. for Il must not be
forgotten that they sustained q
series OF disastrous losses OF which
that OF Monday was the most san.
culinary Of the last fortnight.
Indeed. apart from the capture Of
KENNEL hill. II has been one com.
plete failure. including four scpar-
ate defeats In pitched battles. These
were on TABassee canal. on the Bel
gian front. at villers-Brettoneux and
now on the Bailleul-ypres front.
The eliminating effect OF this has
been TO Immensely Increase the con-
fidencc OF the Anglo French troops
whom the correspondent describes
as now feeling that they have got
the measure Of the new enemy d.
visions.
other strokes will undoubtedly
come before the German reserves arc
exhausted. but confidence is felt that
wherever the Germans try they Will
nnd the allies ready. There is strons
hope that yprcs will not be aban.
doned.
The Germans apparently are as
anxious to capture ypres as they
were to take verdun two years ago,
and II now looks as though their ex-
perience Mt the French fortress was
about TO be repeated.
The correspondents emphasize the
fact that everything favored the
Germans on Monday. They had mag
nilicent artillery support. fayorins
fas. innumerable machine guns,
masses OF men and unlimited explos-
ives. yet they failed after experiehc-
Ing a day OF steady slaughter which
only slackened with the fading light.
The Daily News concludes a hope
ful editorial with this paragraph
"The new British advance In Mes
opotamia threatens the most vulner-
able heel OF the German military
system. Things are not going too
well In Russia. The fact that Ger
many wants her prisoners In Russia
back on her terms, throws some
light on the state Of her man power
problem, nor Is II clear that Ger
many's effort to browbeat Holland Is
resulting to her advantage. Added
to her economic anxieties. Germany
has her hands pretty FULL"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-02
SENATE COMMITTEE
FAVORS |. ". ". BILL

Washington. May Legislation
aimed at the |. w. w. and organi-
cations advocating force by violence
to bring about changes, has been
approved by the senate judiciary
committee. The measure comprises
TEXTURES of bills introduced BY SEN
ators King, of Utah, and Walsh OF
Montana.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-02

with the French Army In France.
May "A heavy German attack
launched yesterday against the Am
orleans In the vicinity OF villcrs-l,re.
tonneus was repulscd with heavy
losses for the enemy. The German
preliminary bombardmcnt lasted two
hours, and then the infantry rushed
forward. only 10 be driven back.
leaving great numbers OF dead In
front OF the American lines.
The German bombardmcnt opened
al 3 o'clock In the afternoon. and
was directed especially against the
Americans. The Are was intense,
and at the end OF two hours the Ger
man commander sent forward three
battalions OF infantry. There was
hand-to-hand fighting. as q result oi
which the enemy was thrust back.
hIs dead and wounded lying on tho
ground In all directions. Five pris.
oners remained In American hands.
The struggle. which lasted a con-
siderable time. was extremely vIo-
lent, and the Americans displayed
remarkable bravery throughout. II
was the nrst occasion on which the
Americans have been In action in
the battle that has been raging since
March 81. and their French COM
rades we're full OF praise for the con
duct Of the Americans,
Tho American losses were rather
severe.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-02
-FOUR MORE ANATORS
PLUNGE TO DEATH

Fort Worth. Texas. May 2.---Lieu-
tenant James Ennis. OF New York.
and Cadet Paul Herrlott. Of Oak
land. Cal, were killed this morning
wnen an airplane fell i50 feet In a
straight nose dive. Herriott was q
former member OF the California
board OF control and recently re-
signed as secretary TO Senator HI
ram Johnson to enter the service.
Dayton. Ohio. May 2.--Major Os-
car BrIndley and Col. Damn, expert
aviation men. we're killed when
their machine dropped 400 feet
while making turn.
Washington, May Am investl-
cation OF the army situation with
the view OF making criminal prose-
cutions Is urged In the senate. Gross
extravagance and the misuse Of ap-
propriations for the war program
are suggested and several senator's
declare that an investigation as to
criminal or civil liability Of those re-
sponsible should be made.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-02
,IISr CLASH ON vii.LEits.Bi,E-
rONNEux SECTOR ny 4. \.
TROOPS YESTERDAY
HANITO HAND FIGHTING SEVERE
American Ioss Heavy. While Ger
man Dead Lic Thick In and he
forc Yankee Trenches

London. May 2.--American troops
In Picardy engaged German infantry
for tho frst time east OF Amicns and
emerged victorious.
Tho German attack was rcpulsed
after hard fighting and the enemy
loft many dead and wounded on the
field. The American losses were
rather severe"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-02
ROBB AND Won setback
WITHDRAW THEIR APPEALS

Sar Francisco, Nav Apreals
f-cr, the conv'"t'on OF Frank Bohb
~'cts nzsinst the Canadian pacifl"
railroad have been withdrawn. TN~v
wi'' etart for McNeil's Island lmme.
stately serving two venrs each. s''~-
7'rr rerterses Per the Hindu con-
sY'racv VIII r''n consc"ut've'y.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-02
ITO GIVE ADDRESSES
| Of j. S. CASUALTIES

Washington. May 2.--The presi-
dent has decided that the war de-
partment will resume almost imme-
diately the practice OF giving the
addresses OF American soldiers in
casualty lists. President Wilson
took the matter UP with Secretary
Baker after an urgent public appeal.
EDWARD AsIEs is DIRECTOR
Fan Francisco. May Edward
Amens has been named director OF
the Portland branch OF the Federal
Reserve bank.
Don't let the potatoes 60 to waste.
Send them to the waist line.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-02
NEW TROOPS AND SUPPLIES
BEING BROUGHT UP FOR RE-
NEwAL OF THE ATTACK
INCREASED ACTIVITY ON sOMME
Teutons Must Either Mako Another
Desperate Attempt or Give Up
Job apd Retire


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y London. May 2.-The Ger =
mans are today displaying In =
= creased activity on the Somme =
= front and around the Montdi- =
= der salient to Noyon. They =
y are probably preparing to re- =
y new the offensive there. y
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London. May apparently the
Germans are not prepared to break
the second lull in the Flanders bat
tie until still more troops and great
er concentrations In cannon are mas
sed along the few important miles OF
front southwest OF Ypres.
Signs are not wanting that the
Germans are bringing up supplies
and re-inforcements. but the allies
wait with confidence.
The Germans are on lower ground
except at Mount KENNEL. and must
either fight on OF withdraw eveutu-
|ally.
American troops we're victorious
in an engagement in Picardy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-02

London. May Herman artll-
lery Is active in storming the villers-
Bretonneux sector and near Merris
in Flanders.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-02

Paris, May A German attack
on the Thames sector failed. The
French raided lie Monchel and west
Of Coucy-LeChateau.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-11-15
LEMONS MAKE SKIN
WHITE, SOFT, CLEAR
Make This Beauty Lotion For Few
Cents and See For Yourself.

What girl or woman hasn't heard
OF lemon juice to remove complexion
blemishes; to whiten the skin and to
bring out the roses the freshness and
the hidden beauty? But lemon juice
alone is acid, therefore. irritating and
should be mixed with orchard white
this way. Strain through fine cloth
the juice Of two fresh lemons into bot.
tie containing about three ounces Of
orchard white then shake well and you
have whole quarter pint of skin and
complexion lotion.at about the cost one
usually pays for a small jar of ordinary
cold cream. Be sure to strain the lem
on juice so no pulp gets into the bottle,
then this lotion will remain pure and
fresh for months. When applied daily
to the face. neck. arms snd hands II
should helpto bleach. clear. and smooth
en- and besutify the skin.
Any druggist win supply three ounce
of orchard white at very little cost and
the grocer has the lemons. adv
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-11-15
War Work Meeting

To Every Loyal Colored Citizen Of
Fayette County:-At the Fayette Coun-
ty Training School on this next Friday
night, Nov. Is, $50, you are mged to
be present at a war work meeting, Civ
en- under the auspices of the Negro
Women War Work Division. A prom
ihent negro woman speaker will be
here to address you.> Able women
speakers of the county will support her.
Excellent music will be rendered. No
one but Stacker will fail to attend
this meeting. Come and learn why the
negro women should be interested in
this war drive. Come and learn why
every negro, man, woman, boy and
girl, should do their Christian duty az
we'll as their patriotic duty. Do not
fall to listen to these soul-stirring
speeches. Everyone is expected to at
tend. The war work is on, every per-
son is expected to heed the call. Come
aud bring all your friends.
Mrs. W. P. WARE,
County Chairman of War Work, Negro
Women's Division.
MRS. |. L. MOORE,
Local Chairman.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-11-15
WEAK BACKS
MADE Strong BY
TAKING Vim HEPATICA

You so often get weak in the back,
listless, and all rundown this time Of
year. Ten to one it IS because your
kidneys are not working right. They
are the fltering plant of your body,
And when they get out of fix. you're
out of fix.
What you want to do. and do at once,
is to come in and get bottle of Vim
Hepatica for thoroughly cleansing out
your kidneys, stomach, liver and bow
els. 1t goes at once to the seat of the
trouble, tones you up, strengthens your
back, and makes you feel like a new
person.
You can get Vim Hepstica at
Price Drug Co. Somerville, Tenn.
S. B. Kyle, Oakland, Tenn
Moscow Drug Co. Moscow. Tenn.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-11-15
SERIOUS ERROR IN SOMERVlLLE
SomerYille Citizens Will Do
Well to Profit by the
Following

Many fatal cases of kidney disease
have reached an incurable stage be-
cause the patient did not understand
symptoms. Even today in Somerville,
there are many residents making the
same serious error. They attribute
their mysterious aches and pains to
overwork, or worry, perhaps, when al,
the time their rheumatic pains, back.
ache and bladder irregularities are most
probably due to weak and ailing kid
neys. If you are i'll, if your kidneys
are out of order, profit by this Somer-
vile residents experience.
Mrs. j. N. Culbreath, says: "Doan's
Kidney Pills certainly do all that is
claimed for them. ! had been feeling
tired and miserable for quite long
time and my kidneys began to show
signs of weakness ! had dull feel
ing across my back and often there
would be an ache in my kidneys, My
e. yes were weak and panied me, too.
AS Dosn's Kidney Pills had been used
in the family with good results, | de-
cided to get some at the Rhea Drug Co.
After taking one box, | was crmpIete-
ly cured and gladly recommend Doan's
to all in need of a good kidney medi-
cine"
Price 6Oc, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for akidney remedy get Doan's
Kidney Pills the same that Mrs. Cul-
breath had. Foster Mllburn Co.. Mfgrs.
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-11-15
Gardeners, Save Your lie aves

Don't rake up your autumn leaves
in a pile and burn them. You are
burning valuable fertilizing material
for your garden. The garden needs
humus. Leaves furnish it. If each
gardener would save the sutumn leaves
AMI put them on the garden be would
SEE a marked difference in the crop
next year.
Gather the leaves and store them
where they will not blow away. Just
before the garden is plowed spresd
them over the garden and pl1w them
under.
II they cannot be plowed under at
once, spread them 10 fst pile q foot
or more thick an1 cover With an inch
ofsoil. Let them remain until spring
TO this pile Of leaves add was'estrsK
from the chicken pens. shrubbery clip
pings. and waste about the place. Il
viii make a valuable dressing for your
garden next spring.