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The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-03-15
Methodist Church and Court
House Were Packed
and OVERLOOKING

That was a great gathering on
Tuesday night at the call of the War
Savings Committee. Although 1880
uas the hour announced, before that
time arrived the court House was
full and people were crowded in
front of the doors.
It was then decided to hold an
overflow meeting and the Methodist
church was hurriedly opened and as
ouickly filled to the doors. Even
standing room was at premium and
MANY were unable to get in at all.
So unexpected was the large at
tendance that extra speakers had
not been provided for the second
meeting so as soon as the speaking
at the Court House got under way,
the Field Artillery Band which pro-
vided the music, was sent to the
Methodist Church, where they en-
tertained the waiting crowd with sew
eral selections, until the first speak
ers from the Court House meeting
could arrive.
Finally some members of the local
committee arrived, with Capt. Rost-
and, French officer who has been
in our training camp for several
months instructing our boys in the
intricacies of trench, gas and bay
onet warfare.
Much applause greeted him as he
was introduced by Rev. R. r. Clai-
borne, and he was frequently ap-
plauded as he told in d most earnest
manners why he did not love the
Huns, Of how for centuries his be-
loved land had fought to protect her
"a
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-03-15
An Enthusiastic Meeting For
War Thrift Savings Stamps

self from the despoiling heel of this
savage and barbaric race.
He was followed by Capt. Davis
of the 321st Field Artillery, who
made most impressive appeal to
the people to be aroused to the con-
ditions prevailing "over there" which
to US has heretofore seemed $50
far away"
In calm, but earnest and logi-
cal talk, he pointed out the necessi-
ty for action on our part. He re-
minded us of the going over of our
boys, and how each day more go to
the front trenches, and how the cas-
ualty lists must grow and keep grow
ing, swelled by the names of those
we love, as they drive from the fair
fields of France the blood crazed
enemy of mankind
Mr.. Hugh Richardson, then gave
short talk on the Importance of
organization and saving. He told
of the work that has been done, and
of what must be done, and of some
good methods of procedure to this
business. He was given earnest at
tention.
Although the preceding speakers
had covered so many phases of the
subject, the eloquent and stirring ad-
dress which followed by Hon. ]. @.
Nolan, awakened further enthusiasm
and many rounds of applause. It
was easy to see that all he said re-
ceived the unqualified endorsement
of all his hearers.
The splendid work of the local
committee was largely responsible
for the attendance and success of the
meeting, and there can be no doubt
that the interest in the matter of
saving has been awakened as it has
not been before in Marietta.
For lost and found articles see our
Want Column.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-03-15
OFFICIAL RED CROSS
NOTES AND ACTIVITIES
THE RED CROSS AN ARMY
OF VOLUNTEER WORKERS

The Red Cross membership in the
United States at the time that war
was declared was 250,000.
On January first 1918, after the
Christmas drive the total member
ship of the Red Cross in the United
States wa stwenty-two millions (22,-
000,000).
1t is difficult to realize what these
figures mean. This is nearly ten
times as many people as there were
in the Colonies when the Revolution
broke out. 1t is equal to the entire
population of the United States in
1850, when the country, if we ex-
cept Alaska, was as large as now
Standing side by side on our bor-
ders, the Red Cross members would
form an unbroken line around the
whole United states. Four abreast
and in close array this army would
stretch from the Atlantic to the Pa
cifc.
Hereafter the thirteen red and
white stripes on the flag might well
be related in our minds not only
with the thirteen colonies that united
to make this great nation but also
with the thirteen home divisions of
the American Red Cross that in this
Christmas drive raised in week, an
army of 16,OO0,OOO men, women and
children, banded together for unself-
ishness.
There never was such volunteer
army raised in the history of the
world. This is truly universal SER
vice.
This Christmas drive has stamped
the Red Cross emblem on every heart.
Surgical Dressings Notes.
The allotment of Surgical Dres-
sings for the Marietta work room
for March sent out from Headquar-
Continued on Last Page. J
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-03-15

We violate our rule about .adver-
tising on our front page this week,
but for most patriotic purpose, and
we trust you will read it.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-03-15

For lost and found articles see our
Want Column.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-17
AIR FIGHTING
OF PAST WEEK
WORST OF WAR
Many fierce Conflicts ! Is Occur.
red This Month Between
Albert and Roye.

London, Friday, Aug. ,1s.-Meas-
ured by the number Of machines en-
gagged, the, intensity Of the fighting
IND sesss.itude sof the spsses4 inr
flicted on the enemy, the lighting in
the air during the past week was the
most formidable Of tile war.
Some Of the most Severe conflicts
occurred on August in the sector
between Albert and the Amiens-Roye
road where the German air forces
were increased considerably shortly
after. the opening of the Allied often
sive. The air fighting resulted in the
destruction Of 4S enemy machines.
while II others were driven down out
Of control. Fifty British machines
did not return.
During the six succeeding days 1875
enemy airplanes were destroyed and
80 driven down out of control, MAX
for the week compared to 123 Brit
ish airplanes missing.
+ In the same period British bombing
squadrons continually attacked en-
emy airdromes, railways and other
military objectiyes, dropping more
than 800 tons Of bombs. Low flying
scout machines raked the enemy's
congested roads Of retreat with ma
chine gun fire, inflicting many cas-
ualties.
AZ notable feature of the aerial op-
erations was virtually continuous
night and day bombing of bridges
pered the supply and reinforcement
of the German troops. The weeks
work also included a number Of de-
Structiye raids into Germany
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-17
BRITISH TANK
STEAMER, MlRL0
IS IS ToR'IPED0ED
Nine Members Of the Crew
Reported to Have Been
Drowned.

Beaufort, N. C., Aug. 1.-THE
British tank steamship Mirlo was tor
pedoed by German submarine off
Cape Hatteras last night. and ac-
cording to reports reaching here to-
day nine members of 1ler crew were
drowned.
All the other ), members of the
guards. They said the torpedo
struck the vessel amidships and that
soon afterward the cargo Of gasoline
exploded. setting fire to the ship and
compelling them to jump for their
lives.
AS the Mirlo7 was torpedoed only a
few miles off shore the crew from
coast guard station No. 17S reached
the scene in a short time and picked
up the survivors. All except nine
men We're accounted for. The surface
covered with burning gasoline.
1t is presumed that the Mirlo sank,
although reports received here did
not say so definitely.
Washington, Aug. 17.-Reports to
the navy department today did not
make clear the cause Of the destruc-
ton of the British oil steamer Mirlo
which caught fire after a gasoline ex.
plOslOn near cape. HatteraS, ~. y. Nlne
men of the crew were listed as miss
ing after the survivors had been
brought in by coast guards.
According to- the navy's informa.
ton no submarine was sighted but il
was possible that a torpedo hit the
ship causing the explosion of gasoline
with which the vessel was loaded.
More complete details have beer
requested from the commandant Of
the sixth naval district at Charleston
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-17
FARMERS ATTACK
RATES ON FREIGHT

washington, Aug. 17.--1ncreased
freight rates on corn, oats, rye and
barley, granted by Director General
McAdoo in his rs per cent advance
order of June rs last, were attacked
today by the National Council of
Farmers Cooperative associations
in complaint filed today with the
interstate commerce commission ask
ing that the old rates be- establish
ed.
Members of the council include
owners of grain elevators in Ohio.
Indiana, Illinois. Michigan. Iowa,
Colorado. Minnesota, Nebraska,
North and South Dakota and Okla
homa.
Director General McAdoo and all
railroads under federal control are
named defendants in the complaint,
which asserts that the 25 per cent in
crease order resulted in an advance
on coarse grain Of 35 to so per cent.
The price of these grains, it is pointed
out, unlike wheat, is not fixed, the
farmer receiving the price at the
primary markets minus the freight
charge, which condition it is alleged,
is unfair to farmers in selling the
coarse grains. ~.
The increased rates are declared
to be discriminatory. to violate the
interstate commerce law and to be
unauthorized by the law creating
railroad administration.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-17
GERMANY MAKES
CONCESSIONS
~
TO AUSTRIA
Emperor Charles Stand on
Polish Question Causes
Trouble.

London, Aug. 17.-Germany has
made concessions to Austria on the
Polish question in consequence OF the
strong stand taken by Emperor
Charles and the tro-Hungarian
government. according to information
received by the correspondent of the
Daily Mali at The Hague, to which
the Mail gives much prominence.
1t is possible there will be no per-
sopal union of the crowns Of Poland
and Austria but the king of Poland
is to be an Austrian archduke, says
the correspondent, who adds, that the
discussion at German main headquar-
ters had the following basis:
The Germans demanded that Aus
tria send to the western front from
ten to fifteen divisions of picked
troops, confin1ng themselves to the de-
fensive on the italian front.
Emperor Charles and his advisers
made the. counter demands that Ger
many make further declarations re-
garding Belgium, guaranteeing evac-
uation, restoration and an indemnity,
make a powerful movement in the d.
rection Of peace and the Polish ques-
ton be. solved in a manner favorable
to Austrian wishes. s.4 III
The advisers of the Austrian emper-
or, it is declared, EN- phasized that the
opposition of Austrian military and
public opinion to the transfer of the
troops to the western front was uni
versal. This opposition could only be
quieted If the government was assured
of Polish support, which could be OBJ
tanned by securing from Germany
concessions on the. account of Poland
and il the public could be shown that
the German government had been in
fluenced in the direction of another
strong effort to obtAin peace. Short of
this Austria would not send troops to
the western front. 4s
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-17
l2kUTSK CITY
CAPTURED BY
| CZ,ECHO-SL0VAKS
Poole will Remain in Mos
COW to Assist British and
French Consulates.

Washington. Aug. 17.-Capture of
Irkutsk, the important Lake Baikal
port Of the trans Siberian railroad,
by the Czecho-Slovaks aided by the
Siberian peoples army on July is
announced in belated dispatch
Irkutsk, dated July % and received
today at the state department.
The consul reported through the
American charge d'affaires at
Peking. He had not been heard from
for many weeks.
The railway to samara is open,
according to Consul Harris. from
Irkutsk but trains are not running
through to Moscow.
lishment Of the new Siberian govern
ment with headquarters at Omsk.
where the people and the govern
ment have repudiated the Brest-
Litovsk treaty and declared their de-
termination to fight the Germans.
All Americans in the western ST.
berian section are reported safe.
Poole Will Stay.
American Consul General Poole at
Moscow, who recently burned his
code book and turned the consulate
over to the Swedish consul, notified
| the state department in cablegram
received lOQ3y LnaL he lnLenOeQ u
remain in Moscow to assist the
British and French. consular officers
there who are in great personal
danger.
The consul general reported that
with the aid of the Swedish repre-
sentative he had succeeded in secur-
ing the release of several hundred
entente citizens. chiefly British and
French, who were arrested by the
Bolshevik and held as hostages for
fSoviet members imprisoned in the
north. N-
About ninety of these civilians
were still in custody, Mr.. Poole said
and he had been able to ameliorate
their situation.
Mr.. Poole reported also that the
,, Japanese corseaa has left MOSCOW un.
der. pledge Of safe conduct and Mr.
Poole said he too might have left
with similar promise. but that he
considered his duty required him to
remain.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-17
WEATHER PREDICTIONS. I

y washington. Aug. 17.-Weather
predictions for the week beginning
Monday, issued by the weather bureau
today are: 3 3. 3.
4 Great Lakes Region: North portion
fair Will, rising temperature Monday
and Tuesday; showers about middle
OF week South portion, showers first
OF week and again middle Of week
with rising temperature Monday and
Tuesday; on, the whole temperature
slightly below normal. !y
@ Upper mississippi and Lower Mis-
souri, valleys: North portion fair ex-
cept showers first OF week: rising
temperature In east portion Monday.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-17
FRENCH PRESIDENT
RETURNS TO paris

Paris, Aug. 17.-President Poin-
care and Georges Leygues, minister
of marine. returned, to Paris today
after a visit Of two days at French
port. where they inspected the
Franco American naval bases and
were enabled to obtain first hand
view Of the cooperation Of the two
navies in combating German subma-
rines. y -5f' HI (, Il
Immediately after their arrival
there a report was received that an
enemy submarine had just been sunk
by French patrol, while 1t was con-
firmed at the same time that another
su ubmarine had been destroyed by an
American patrol q few days before.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-17

Franklin, N. H., Aug. 17.-United
States Senator Jacob H. Gallinger Of
New Hampshire died at a hospital
here early today.
When Senator Gallinger returned
from Washington to his summer
home at Salisbury Heights, near here.
In July he was in poor health. Death
Senator Jacob Harold Gallinger Of
New Hampshire was the Oldest mem
Der of the United States senate, both
in years and in point Of service. Ever
since 1891 he had been a conspicu-
GUS figure in the senate. taking not
only leading part in it's discussions.
put ranking as a dominating figure in
its leadership and in the counsels of
leader the senator had, been active
until quite recently. despite his ad-
vancing years. "
Born on farm at Cornwall, On
tario, eighty-one years ,ago, he
crossed the border to the United
States early in life. He was printer
first, then studied medicine and prac-
tised as a physician and surgeon for
23 years. In 1872 he entered the
New Hampshire house of representa-
tives, beginning political activities
that continued to the end Of his life.
Gallinger made the seconding
speech, for BENJAMIN "a Harrison for
president in the national Republican
wassa New Hampshire delegate to
the national conventions. A military
title he bore in the early days when
he was surgeon general Of the New
Hampshire national guard, brigad:ef
general-was forgotten during his
Washington career, where he was
proud Of the title of Doctor" He
served in the house in the 49th and
50th congresses.
During his continuous service OF
~ years in the senate he had been
active on the committees dealing with
finance, appropriations. rules and
umbia. s
The funeral will be held from the
First. Baptist church at Concord or
"Wednesday afternoon. The body was
removed to Concord today.
Senator Gallinger is survived by a
daughter. Mrs. Harry A. Norton OF
Winchester, Mass. &
Washington, Aug. 17.-News of the
death Of Senator Gallinger was re.
ceived with sorrow and surprise today
at the. capitol. In spite of the senator.
advanced age it had not been believed
that his condition was critical.
Senator Bankhead, acting president
protein Of the senate named a com.
/ mittee which with members Of the
house will attend the funeral
The ranking republican in point o1
service after Senator Gallinger is Sen.
atOr Lodge of Massachusetts and it /:
generally understood that Nhe will
! succeed to the minority leadership.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-17
OLD FRENCH CRUISER
4. SUNK BY SUBMARINE

@ Paris, Aug. 17.-The old French
cruiser Dtpetit Thouars has been
sunk by a German submarine it is
officially announced today. Thirteen
OF the crew are missing. American
destroyers rescued the remainder.
The Dupetit Thouars was, cooper
ating with United States naval forces
In protecting atlantic navigation.
ment reads: i. issyr
4 "One of our old cruisers. the Du-'
petit, Thouars which was participating
with the American navy IN the pro-
lection OF navigation in the Atlantic
ocean, has been sunk by q German
submarine. American destroyers res
cIed the crew, Of which thirteen are
missing. = * !. |. Ill u
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-17
soyiets Bombard Kazan.

Amsterdam. Aug. 17.-Kazan. an
important city in the Volga region.
has been surrounded and is. being
bom barded by Soviet troops, accord
ing to a Telegram from Moscow re-
ceived by way of Berlin. The tele-
gram states that a number of Eng
lish and French have been placed
under arrest at Vologda. Civilians
between the ages of Is and 40 are
being modified by the Soviets for
the construction of trenches.
Bolshevik troops, advancing to-
ward Omega Bay. have occupied
lKirilov, in the government Of Nov
gorod. east of Petrograd. 1t is re-
ported that violent fighting is pro-
ceeding on the southern front in the
direction Of Tcherkask for the pos
session of the Don railway bridge.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-17
Almost Million and HaIf Americans Now In France
MOVE IN PIcARDY FORMALLY
CHARACTERIZED AS GERMAN
, RETREAT By GENERAL MARCH
Efficiency ia Transport Service Much Increased-North
Dakota Men Now Being Embarked for France
Are in Eighty eighth Division

formally
OF
145O 00O Il !.
retirement wide
'front.' 10 IL I ...sl "a
General March formally reiterated the
military committee earlier the
barkao swIl
evident however that he complete
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-17
KILLED WIFE AND SELF.

X Rhinelande der, Wis. Aug. o.
seph Tish shot and killed his wife late
yesterday afternoon because she re-
fused to give him money and then
turned the shotgun on himself kill
in1 instantly. III. 81 & ,t5 a3} IL, {
near Gagen, fifteen miles east OF here;
,Tish fined two shots ut /, his Wit 3, the
first almost 9dism emberlng her right
arm. The second shot lodged In the
back. Three children, the oldest s
years. survive. sss ; s
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-17
|. W. W. CASE
GOES TO JURY
Arguments are Concluded bv
Attorney for Government
!, Today.

Chicago, Aug. 1.-THE 1. W. W..
case. which has lasted more than
three months. was given to the jury
today: Attorney Frank. K. Nebeker
for the government,Sc concluded his ar
gument in an hour and Attorney
George F. Vanderveer;, defense, sur
prtsed, spectators by making none at
all. 3S
Mr.. Nebeker argued to the jury
the welfare of the country is con-
cerned, in peace as welN as war. The
governments case. he said. was prov
sen in the defense documents them
selves. f g.. s is II
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-17
CROWN. PRINCESS
4 MAKES TRIP in I.
! HUN SUBMARINE

Amsterdam, Aug. The crown
princess Of Germany, accompanied by
the grand duke OF Meeklenberg and
the Princess OF Brunswick, has made
q submarine trip to HeNgoland, .ac-
adds that she did not secure the con-
sent of the emperor or the crown
prince before leaving. s3 ~ @ 4 IA sS
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-17
THREE KILLED AND
MANY INJURED WHEN
TRAIN is WRECKED

Dubuque. iowa. Aug. 17.-Three
persons were killed and several in
jured when an Illinois Central freight
train went through bridge at Julien.
a SMALL station west of here. this
1t is said, was weakened by floods,
caused by heavy rains last night.
w. F. Reisner, engineer. c. Book.
fireman aud III. Yarnell, brakeman, all
of Waterloo were killed in the wreck.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-17
AdANGAKEsE RATE REDUCED.

Il Washing gton, Aug: 1 TO encour-.
age production and distribution Of
manganese. used extenAiye1y III pro-
dlction of, munitions. steel and other
war supplies, the railroad administra-
ton today ordered reduction Of
abont twenty y per cent In rates on
manganese ore from western producr
ing fields TO eastern misunderstanding
centers. . 33sss 4 \ " M
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-17
NEW BANK WILL BE
STARTED IN NIAGARA

Bismarck, N. d., Aug. .7.-A char
ter has been granted for new bank
at Niagara, Grand Forks county. with.
a capital stock Of $4,000, with tll..
following stockholders and directors:
Ghas. NJ. English. w. Ia Picsard OF
Niagara. G. s. Saxton Of Minneapolis
and NJ. II. Sharff OF Devils Lake.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-17
Hun Intervention Opposed.

Stockholm, Aug. Herman in
tervention in Russia to assist the Boil
shevik government is strongly op-
posed by the Germania of Berlin,
which is in close touch with Chan
cellor Won Hertling. The newspaper
declares that Germany's sole interest
in, Russia lies in .the restoration Of
orderly conditions. Germany. there
fore, has been friendly to the Soviet
government.
Berlin newspapers Of all shades Of
opinion express themselves as oppos-
ing ,,t Intervention in favor of the Boil
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-17
CRowDER CALLS ass MEN.

.Washington. Aug, I7.-Provost
Marshal General Crowder issued-a call
today for 253, men Tor limited service
in the military aeronautica division OF
Madison barracks, Sacketts Harbors,
N. r. on August 20. coming from
eighteen states. including: Il ,5S IN.
Michigan, 20, and Minnesota, 10.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-17
MANY OFFlC TAKEN
PRISO ONERS OR SHOT

Amsterdam. Aug 17.--out Of 1, ,00o3
officers arrested at Moscow and Petro-.
grad because OF counter revolutionary
tendencies, 236 have been summariiy
shot, according to- Moscow advices to
the Kreuz Zeitung of Berlin.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-17

Kronstadt is 20 miles west Of
Petrograd at the eastern extremity
of the Gulf. of Finland. 1t was the
principal fortress of Russia. Reports
received through German sources
early in the week were to the effect
that Premier Lenine and War Min
lister Trotzlly had fled to Kronstadt
from Moscow. It was added that
other departments of the Soviet gov
ernment also would go there.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-17
MADRUGADA HAD us. FLAG.

n New. York. AuR 17.-The motor
ship Madrugada sank Thursday morn
ing off the Virginia coast and pre-
viousiy reported a. q Brazilian vessel,
was under the American flag when
learned here today that 3 the ship
cleared as an American craft but was
to be turned over to d Brazilian arm
on arrival at Santos. Brasil. her port
OF destinat Hon. s.,