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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-17
BRITISH BLOCK
OSTEND HARBOR
Cruiser Loaded With Concrete
Sunk in Outlet.
ZEEBRUGGE STILL BLOCKED
Loco To Attackers Reported As Slight;
Allied Armies Gain Ground In
Flanders And At Mont
didier.

London.-The German submarine
base of Ostead, on the Belgian coast,
has been blocked as the result of a
new raid by British naval forces, the
Admiralty announces. The obsolete
cruiser Vindictive, filled with con-
crete, has been sunk across the en-
trance OF the harbor.
The British lost one motor boat
Their casualties were light. The an
nouncemcnt follows:
Operations designed to close the
ports of Ostend and Zeebrugge were
successfully completed when the OBJ
solete cruiser Vindictive was sunk
between the piers and across the en-
trance to Ostend harbor
Since the attack on Zeebrugge on
April 90, Vindictive had been filled
with concrete and fitted as a block
ship for this purpose.
"Our light forces have returned to
their base with the loss of one motor
launch, which had been damaged and
was sunk by orders of the Vice-Ad-
nlfral, to prevent it from falling into
the hands of the enemy.
"Our casualties were light"
Regarding reports that German sub
marines have been unable to enter
Flemish ports and have had to return
to Germany, Reuters Limited says it is
unable to obtain confirmation in naval
quarters.
Photographic and other evidence
from Zeebrugge shows that the Bruges
canal is still entirely blocked as re-
suit of the British raid of April %
and that it cannot be used. The OBJ
structions, it has been found, were
better placed than was at first sup
posed. German attempts to clear the
waterway are meeting with no success
as a result of British air activity and
other causes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-17

were deprived of it they would dis
cover something else to replace it."
Signor Baslini in an interview later
disclaimed all responsibility but adj
mitted that he was related by mar
rage to the chairman of the board of
directors of the Silk Waste Spinning
company, which traded most extern
sively with Germany.
Signor Bondcassa, a member of par
lament, was prominent shareholder
and member of the board of directors
of the Silk Waste Spinning company.
The Silk Waste Spinning company
was one of the most flourishing con-
Germs in Italy and practically monopo-
lized the silk waste industry.
There isievery reason to believe that
contraband with Germany could not
have been so well organized if it had
not been a labor of love or at least Of
gratitude for previous financial assist
ance given by Germany. Nearly every
German industrial concern in Italy had
an Italian name and often an italian
partner. When war broke out Italo-
German industrial concerns were
transformed into apparently essential
ly Italian firms.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-17
Victory of Pershing Men at Sech-
eprey May Become
Historic.
MANY DEEDS OF HEROIsM
Actions of Soldiers In Fight Fully in
Accord With the Finest Ameri-
can Traditions-One Kills
Fifteen Huns.

With the American Army in France.
The shell-torn village of Seicheprey
appears to be destined to hold a proud
place in the story of American partici-
patton. in the world war. AS further
details Of the engagement there be-
come known there are disclosed deeds
which are fully in accord with the
finest American traditions.
The correspondent is now permitted
to tell of a few cases of individual he
roism, which will convey an idea as
to the mettle of the men. One Of
them, David Griggs of East Hampton,
Conn.,, passed through the enemy bar
rage at least seven times to carry am
munltion to his hard-pressed COM
rades. Twice he was partly buried
by earth upturned by shells falling
all around him, but he kept at his
task.
Griggs, who is nineteen years old, Is
so modest that he would not tell his
story, but insisted on speaking of the
bravery of others. Finally one Of
his comrades pointed him out and
said: "That is the bravest man in the
regiment"
Twice Blown Off Road.
Raymond A Ferris of Bedford,
Mass, acting as courier, was blown
off the road twice by the conclusion
of shells. Although stunned and near
" crazed by the intensity of the gun
fire, when he reached the point in the
rear of the lines to which he was
sent for ammunition. he carried out
his orders. Then he asked for re-
volver, saying he wanted to go out
and fight the Germans, but he faint
ed from exhaustion. When he regain
ed consciousness his first words We're
Inquiry whether his message had been
delivered.
Charles Sinkler, a Philadelphia law
yer, who is now with the Red Cross.
and was in the thick OF the fighting.
told the correspondent of two Ameri-
cans who, armed only with automatic
pistols, charged an enemy machine
gun, killed eight Germans and cap
tured the gun. It is also related that
one American sharpshooter killed 10
Germans. :
In village short distance behind
the front line Gladys and Irene Nc
Intyre. sisters. of Mount Vernon. IN. Y.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-17
FRENCH PRAISE
VALOR OF YANKS

Salvation Army representatives, dur
ing the height of the engagement hand
ed out coffee, chocolate, doughnuts,
and much good cheer to the soldiers.
They went on with their work while
the shells were falling all around them
and would not leave until at last they
were ordered to do so. Now they are
called daughters of the regiment"
At another point near the front a
middle-aged, motherly woman, also Of
the Salvation Army, is Drawing the
German shells to dispense comforts to
the men.
81 had to come to France" she said,
''to find out what wonderful boys we
raise in America"
Unstinted praise for the valor and
steadfastness of the American troops
during the German attack at Seiche-
prey is given by the French troops on
the same front. This admiration for
the fighting qualities of his transat-
lantic comrades is demonstrated in a
report sent to the general command
ing by the colonel of a French infan-
try regiment which took part in the
Seicheprey engagement.
81 visited Renneres wood after the
counter-attack in which the position
was recaptured and examined the sit
uation in DETAIL" says the report.
Everywhere traces of hand-to-hand
fighting show that the American SOL
diers, despite two hours of heavy bonn
bardment by large caliber guns, de-
Tended themselves valiantly.
"In the vicinity between the front
trenches and the communication
trench connecting the Judy and Rem
neres woods, two American machine
gunners died fighting on their weap-
ons after covering the ground around
with German dead. The enemy SUI
fered great losses, thanks to this he
roic resistance
Everywhere there are signs Of Ger
man wounded having been carried off,
while many German bodies remain be-
cause the retiring enemy was unabie
to remove them. Numbers Of the dead
belong to German storming detach-
ments."
Numerous hand-to-hand combats
were fought in the course OF this long
struggle. from which the Americans
found themselves obliged to retire to-
ward nightfan. but only after destroy
Ing their machine guns
In Seicheprey q squad of Americans
found several cases OK grenades. with
which they succeeded in putting up N
terrific fight and holding out the entire
day on the northern extremity OF the
village. They refused to surrender
when summoned to do so. At the end
OF the fighting only nine of the original
twenty-three were left
An American lieutenant with only
six men patrolIed GOO yards az the
front during the entire day and main
TIMED communication with the bait
talions On his right and left-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-17
TROOP TRAIN WRECKED.
Wooden Coach Filled With Selected
Men P!unqes Over Trestle.

Columbia, S. eight soldiers
were killed and 26 injured when a
wooden railroad coach filed with
members of the 321st Infantry went
over trestle at Camp Jackson. All OF
the men were from Southern States.
The soldiers lad just entrained for
Camp Sewer, at Greenville, N. c., anc
the train was pulling out from camp
at a slow rate. AS it reached the
trestle the rails spread beneath a
heavy stee! coach in the rear, and the
wooden car ahead was showed off
into the ravine below.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-17
Silk, Cotton and Rubber Shipped
to Enemy Through
Switzerland.
LLOYD GEORGE IS BLAMED
GEscntraband Trade Declared to Have
Been Fostered by British Tariff
Warnings Go Unheeded by
Italian Government.

Rome.-The scandal resulting from
Sshe exposure of the part played by
THE Milanese Silk company in supply
Sang great quantities of silk waste to
Germany is spreading. The govern
y1aent is now in possession of indispu-
sable evidence that not only silk waste
Esnt large quantities Of cotton and rub
Eser have found their way into Ger
xnany from Italy since the war, form
ENG material aid to the enemy in the
Enanufacture Of war materials.
Signor Giretti, the radical deputy,
&as published an article, in which he
Eooints out that not only Italy but all
Fthe allies have been remiss in con-
strolling exports to neutral countries.
E1e urged the italian government in
July, 1915, to prevent the export of
silk to Germany, but it was not pro-
Ezibited until August, 1916, while the
prohibition Of silk exports to Switzer-
Rand did not come into operation until
October, 1915
AS to the contraband trade in silk,
SSignor Giretti blames Lloyd George for
having, through lack of actual informa-
nion on the question, imposed restric-
Stions on the import of Italian silk into
EngIand, thus providing the Italian
&ermanophiles with splendid anti
British argument. oeG
It is now certain that besides SILK
waste enormous consignments of cot
ton have been supplied to Germany
sfrom Italy. where trading with the
enemy was organized on such vast
ascale that it is inconceivable how SO
Emuch time passed before it was de-
9tected and repressed.
Controlled by Germans.
Judging from the number of silk and
$cotton merchants arrested in north
Ntaly it is evident that both the silk
$and cotton industries were practically
under German control and that the
5greater part of the output of the prin-
4cipal firms was sent to Germany and
utilized in war industries there.
Before the war about three hundred
4tons Of silk waste were exported from
4zta1y to Switzerland every year. In
M915 Italian silk exports to Switzer
Mand increased to about nine hundred
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-17
U.soAT TOLL CUT oNE-HALF.
Losses IN April. 1917, Twice Those OF
Last Month.

Washington -Oficial French statis-
tics on the submarine warfare re-
ceived here in dispatch from France
show that the total losses of Allied
and neutral ships, including accidents
at sea, were approximately only one
half as great during April this year
as in April, 1917.
In April last year 634,685 gross tons
were lost, while this April's figures
are 381,631. Submarine attacks now
are most costly for the enemy, the
dispatch points out, owing to the fact
that the attackers are chiefly made
with torpedoes instead of gunfire as
was the case before merchant ships
were adequately and efficiently armed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-17
BROTHERS OVER THERE,
GIRL TWINS WANT TO GO

New York.-Lucille and Gene
We've Baker, nineteen-year-old
twins, of Brooklyn, are not sat
isfied with having two brothers
"over there" They presented
themselves at the barge office
with the request that they be
enlisted in the coast guard.
Lieut.. L. C. Farwell explained
that they were not using women
to guard piers and warehouses
just yet. But the twins refused
to consider themselves formally
rejected until similar assurances
had been given by Captain Car
den, commanding officer. They
left the office disappointed, but
hopeful Of going to France as
government telephone operators
or stenographers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-17
ITALIAN FIRMS
AIDED GERMANY

tons and in the following year to
$500 tons. Although the Italian silk
was exported to a neutral country, still
its ultimate destination was Germany,
where it was needed in the manufac-
ture of charges for artillery, airplane
wings and airship envelopes. The
trade continued until few weeks ago.
During the first II days of February
142 tons of raw silk, cotton and flax
were sent to Germany via Switzerland
1t has been said that the silk waste
spinning companies were enabled to
trade with the enemy because nobody
suspected that silk waste could be
utilized by the Germans in war indus
tries, and in fact silk waste was ex-
ported to Germany not only from Italy
but from France as well.
Warnings Unheeded.
Strangely enough there were intelli-
gent people who warned the govern
ment and strived to open the eyes of
the under secretary Of state of the
ministry of finance, Signor Baslini,
who presided over the special commit
tee that authorized expectations, that
silk waste was being used in Germany
for war industries. Signor Piccaluga,
who warned Signor Baslini in April,
1916, was told that sit would be use
less to forbid the expectation of silk
waste as ins any case if the Germans
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-17
A Square Meal.

Some American soldiers in the
trenches were discussing the food sit
uation when one said: Gust think of
it, potatoes, steak, butter, honey, fruit,
pie, and two eggs"
Another soldier reminded him that
such a feed was not to be had at any
price.
"Why," said the first, cts not to
eat it's to think about"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-17
Cuticura Heals Eczema

And rashes that itch and burn. If
there is a tendency to pimples, ETC.,
prevent their return by making Cuti-
cura your daily toilet preparation. For
free samples address, "Cuticura, Dept
X, Boston," At druggists and by mail.
Soap 20, Ointment 25 and 50.-Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-17
AMERICANS ARRIVING IN FORCE
ciemenceau, Back From Firing Line
Announces Confidence.

Paris.-American troops are contin'
uing to arrive on the front in force,
Premier Clemenceau told Marcel HUI
tin, editor OF the Echo de Paris, on re-
turning from a two-days' visit to the
front area. The Premier brought back,
he said, feeling of confidence in the
inyincibility Of the Entente forces.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-17
Students Quit German.

Martinsburg, w. Va.-Clean-cut
Americanism is preferable to a high
school diploma for the seniors and
juniors of the Hedgesville high school.
They fatty refuse to continue the
study of German, despite the threats
of the school authorities.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-17
MEDIATION is ORDERED.
Taft And Walsh To Act In Telegraph
Dispute.

Washington. - Former President
Taft and Frank P. Walsh Joint chah'
men Of the War Labor Board, were
instructed by the board TO mediate
between the Western Union and Pos
tai Telegraph Companies and the op-
orators who are being discharged be
cause of their utilization with the
Commercial Telegraphers' Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-17
10000 ITALIANS WITH FocH.
Contribution To Allied Emergenc.
Army Increasing.

Washington.-Italy contribution to
the reserve army General Foch is
building up behind the lines in France
for supreme emergency uses numbers
nearly 100000 men. Official dispatches
say, and the force is being strength
cned steadily
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-17
Early Criticism.

His Ma-"Johnny, take your thumb
out of your soup" The Kid-"It's all
right, ma the soups not hot"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-17
No Chance.

Dear, do you love me still?'
How can / tell. my love, till I've
seen Won that wNy?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-17
Hogs Bring Big Price.

Charleston, Miss.-Forty-four head
of pure-bred Duroc-Jersey hogs were
recently sold here for $1S,415, an aver
age of $419 per head.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-17
When Your Eyes Need Care
Try Murine Eye Remedy

DruSeists OF mall Write for Free aye Book.
MURINE EYE REMEDY CO.. CHICAGO
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-17
PLANTS-Frost Proof Cabbage Plants
Agents to Sell Oil Stock
OLD SCRATCH KilIs ,Eczema

Price 20 81 mail ADAMS COMPANY. NksIHosT.l 1 {
The Nenana news., 1918-01-19
HILDEBRAND HOME
 SCENE OF SURPRISE

The Hildebrand home on B street was the scene of jolly surprise party last Saturday night, the oc- casion being the third wedding anni- versery of Mr. and Mrs. Russel Hildebrand.
 Early in the evening when MT. and Mrs. Hildebrand were about to settle down to quiet game of cards with friends who "just dropped in for one table of bridge" the house was in vaded by jolly party, loaded down with refreshments of all kinds. A pleasant evening with cards and other games followed, concluding at late hour with a delightful lunch con. When the guests departed, they left behind them, as a reminder of the happy occasion, a large and com- fortable leather arm chair.
 Those present were: Messrs and Mesdames Hubback, Ellensen, Foster, Hall, Commissioner and Mrs. Robert E. Burns, Dr. and Mrs M. E. Smith, Dr. and Mrs. D. H. More, and son Charles, Miss Jane Anderson, Cassin Williams, Ike Taylor, Frank Doner and Geo. B. Richardson.
The Nenana news., 1918-01-19

houses to be allowed to purchase 50 pounds of sugar.
 G. F. Cramer, of Nenana, has been appointed local federal food ad- ministrator.
The Nenana news., 1918-01-19
QUICK MAIL SERVICE NOW

Messrs Gibson and Robinson, who are running two autos between Ne mana and Fairbanks, will carry such first class mail as may be on hand at either end of the route at the time of their departure, The dates of their trips are uncertain, but it will insure at least a semi-weekly service as long as weather conditions permit them to run.
 At present it is much better than semi-weekly, and those desiring to get mail out may depend on it being forward as often as one of these autos leave.
 Messers Gibson and Robinson have agreed to do this for nominal com pensation, the Commercial club hav- ing made the arrangement with them. -.>:. .:@.-:. ..:. -.-~.. :.- ..
The Nenana news., 1918-01-19
MORE DAYS NAMED
 FOR SAVING FOOD

Federal Food Administrator for Alaska R. E. Gunnison has issued regulations covering the sale of food supplies for the territory as as fol- lows:
 White sugar to be sold to con- sumers in cities, towns and immedi- ate vicinity in quantities not to ex- ceed 5 lbs per household per day. Consumers or other dealers outside of cities, towns or immediate vicin- ity, in quantities not to exceed 50 pounds.
 White flour not to be sold by any dealer to consumer or other dealer either in or out of town in quanti- ties exceeding 50 pounds, without first obtaining federal food admin strator's permission.
 This means that no person in the city of Nenana can purchase at one time more than pounds of sugar or 50 pounds of flour without first securing permit from the local federal food administrator, and giv- ing him reasons for purchase of quantities more than permissible. Hotels, restaurants and boarding
The Nenana news., 1918-01-19
STRONG ATTRACTION
 FOR SUNDAY NIGHT

''Even As You and l." a powerful seven-reel drama of souls at bay, will be the attraction at the Coliseum on Sunday evening. This is Lois Weber's last triumph, cinemaster- piece which establishes a standard of artistry seldom equaled in the world of feature photoplay.
 Even As You and I" is an absorb ing story of the strength and weak nesses of humanity. It is lavishly invested with that rare perfection of detail for which the author is famous and wonderfully acted by players chosen for their particular abilities. : -...
 The story is one of modern life, as lived in Bohemia. It introduces a happily married young couple, held aloof from the world by idealism. Tempters come in the form of men and women. The young husband is impervious until wealth comes. Then down goes love honor and youth. The picture really shows that money is the root of all evil.
 Feature prices will prevail, the charge for general admission being fifty cents, with quarter extra for reserved seates. The show will start at 8:30 o'clock.
 R. c. Morris, third on the list of Four-Minute men, will address the audience on war topics.
The Nenana news., 1918-01-19
COMMISSION BOYS
 SERVE AS GUARDS

At meeting held in the engin- eering department of the Alaska Engineering commission last night, an organization of a Home Guard was formed, whose chief object is to be the protection of the government property here.
 The meeting was called to order at 8 p. m. and at 10 p. m. the first armed guard started on patrol.
 The following named officers were chosen: Captain, w. J. Hubback 1st. Lieut., H. B. Joseph; 1st Sergt. E. J. Cronin; Sergeant, Robert Ben ner; Corporal, Earl Welliver.
The Nenana news., 1918-01-19
ROUNOHOUSE FIRE
 DELAYS BUILDING

Nenana's most serious fire Oc- cured at an early hour Tuesday morning, when the four-stall round house, recently erected by the Alas kan Engineering commission, was burned to the ground, and the three locomotives housed therein, quite seriously damaged. The boiler house, immediately back of the roundhouse, also was burned and the tankhouse adjoining was slightly damaged.
 The locomotives, at first believed to have been permanently disabled, can be repaired and two of them, at least, will soon be in running order again. The day following the fire Engine 270 was moved to a point just beyond the roundhouse ruins and temporarily housed in large tent, where the repair work is now progressing rapidly. Superintendent Packer is of the opinion that the big engine will be ready to resume it's regular run out the line within a few days.
 The origin of the fire has not yet been definitely determined. Night Watchman Patrick Carraher, who was on duty at the time, did not dis cover the blaze until the interior of the building was mass of flames The fire appeared to be confined to the floor when first seen, but soon spread to the walls and had burst through the windows when the alarm was turned in at the power house by Watchman James Fallon, from another part of the reservation. | The Commission fire department responded to the call, but there was little that could be done, no water being available and the capacity of the chemical engine being made quate to cope with a fire of such magnitude. And it is fortunate that water was not used, for, had it been, the locomotives undoubtedly would have been a total loss. It is esti- mated that the fire had been in progress a half hour or more before the alarm was sounded.
 As the result of the disabling of the locomotives, it was found neces- sary to suspend operations at present at several points south of Nenana The steel gang at Camp 15 was laid off immediately, as were also the section gangs at Camp 16 and 21, pending resumption of traffic
 The Brown hoist was sent out yes terday with one car of supplies, and this means of keeping the railroad workers in food and construction material will be used until the crip- pied locomotive has resumed service
The Nenana news., 1918-01-19

CABIN WANTED to Rent. Inquire
 Simson's If