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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15
WOUNDED THROWN FROM RED
CROSS TRAINS, WHILE THE
CORPsEs LINE THE ROADS
SANITARY CONDITIONS ARE BAD
Fear Another Russia When Soldiers
Return and Find Matters In Choa-
tic Condition

Italian Headquarters. Tuesday.
Nov. l2.--G, d. MciDeed, OF Montreal.
an aviator. and c. o. Young, OF Des
Moinea. Iowa. imprisoned by the Aus-
trians during the Italian campaign
have reached tho Italian lines. They
bring direct news OF conditions In
the Interior OF Austria, having travel
cd from Salzerbad. near Vienna. after
being liberated.
Horrible food conditions prevail
In Austria" said McIseed today. "and
Il Is quito possible that million per-
sons will die there this winter from
lack OF food. weakness and disease.
The country Is quiet now, but anoth-
or Russia may grow out OF the situa-
ton as soon as the troops returning
from the front discover that the end
OF tho war has not brought relief.
Scenes along the railways are
like those on the battlefield. We
saw bodies scattered here and there
as result OF men crowding on the
tops OF trains and being swept on by
tunnels. There were also bodies OF
wounded men who had been taken
from Red Cross cars and left to die.
Terrible sanitary conditions prevail
in little towns filled with returning
soldiers.
what Austria needs Is food. The
other prisoners and are alive only
because food is received from outside
OF Austria. For three days a friend
and had between us only little
bad bread. II was about as big as
n mans hand. Five hundred newly
arrived Serbian troops are keeping
orderat Laibach."
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15
RAIDER KILLED
By. HIS own EXPLOSIVES

London, Oct. 2O.-A British scout
airplane recently roaming the skies
in search of night raiders, perceived
a German bombing machine, twist
ing and turning in the grip OF several
British searchlights.
The British pilot dived to the at
tack. and put in strong burst of
machine gun fire. The German ma
chine burst into flames and begun to
flutter earthwards, like a huge burn
ing leaf. Suddenly. the British ma
chine rocked in the concussion of a
tremendous explosion, and the Ger
man raider vanished In binding
flash. One Of Its own powerful
bombs had exploded, blowing 1t to
pieces.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15
LIFT BAN ON meetings.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER II

The ban on public meetings In
this city will he lifted Sunday. No
vember II. after having been In ef-
feet for one month. The order was
given October 18th. at p. m. to
discontinue all public meetings, and
with the possible exception Of the big
celebration over winning the war,
the order has been generally COM
piled with.
Spanish influenza did not get a
very firm hold in this city. only three
deaths having occurred from the d.
sease. This was probably the result
OF prompt steps taken by the health
Officers and mayor In prohibiting
public meetings. While the death
rate per thousand from influenza In
Portland was 1871, Seattle 1876. San
Francisco 46.2, and much greater In
the east, the rate in Grants Pass was
much less than one in thousand.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15
ALLIED VICTORIES AFFECTS
GOLD EXCHANGE RATE

Mexico City. Nov. 15.-Betterment
OF the exchange rate on United States
and Mexican gold is one OF the most
significant developments in this re-
public OF the recent allied successes
in the world war and the peace over
lures of the central powers. At one
time exchange stood at nearly go.
which meant that holders OF Ameri-
can money who changed 1t into Mex
lean coin lost 20 cents American on
each dollar. Since the Teutonic pow
ers cry OF "kamerad," however. ex-
hange has dropped to So, which
means that only cents American is
sacrificed on each dollar in the pro-
cess Of exchange.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15
LIMIT DOES NOT
APPLY TO U. s. FORCES

Yesterdays Courier contained a
statement to the effect that Christ
mas parcels may now weigh as much
as IL pounds. This ruling applies
only to the allies of the American
forces, such as the British. French,
Italians, etc. and not to the Ameri-
can forces themselves. The weight
limit on Christmas parcels sent by
mail to members Of the American
Expeditionary Forces in Europe still
remains at three pounds, and such
packages must be sent through the
local Red Cross chapters and may be
mailed up to and including Novem-
Der 20. IS l' ae4 s
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15
PEASANTS HAVE LITTLE
FAITH N B0LSHEVIK|

With the American Forces in
Northern Russia, Oct. 20.-(Corre-
spondence OF the Associated Press).
Russian peasants in this district
are glad to be freed from Bolsheyik
rule.
"The Bolsheviks promised us that
we would have land and peace and
plenty" one sturdy old man said to
the Associated Press correspondent,
"but we soon learned what was their
real theory. 1t was Just this:
Tonight I go over and steal your
COW and tomorrow night you come
back and cut my throat and steal It
back" ~ ~
The peasants here are now set
tling down to what they hope will be
order and tranquility after a long
reign OF Bolshevik terror.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15
BRITISH TROOPS SING
STARSPANGLEDB BANNER


Bridgend, Island of Islay. Scotland.
Oct. H. Correspondence Of the As
sociated Press) The time-hallowed
custom of singing "God Save the
King" at the conclusion Of every for
NAL British ceremony was broken at
the funeral services last Friday for
the American soldiers who lost their
lives with the sinking of the trans
port otranto in collision or the
Scotch coast with the Kashmir.
3 AS q tribute to the American sol
diers buried side by side, with the
naval officers and men from the
wrecked British transport, the Brit
ish national anthem was followed by
the singing OF "The Star Spangled
Banner" in which the entire assemD-
ly, which included several high naval
and military officers and virtually the
entire population of the island, join
ed. Few knew the words but the
islanders carried the tune with their
soft Gaelic voices. standing with their
heads barred to the sharp wind from
the sea-. .a,;. Re
1t was a delicate courtesy that was
deeply appreciate by the United
States army officers and American
Red Cross official present. ~
-
4 To attend the funeral, the island
ers me'from the remotest parts of
Islay, some driving 80 miles in the
springless, jolting "box carts" ia
miliar to Americans who have tour
ed Ireland and Scotland. -
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15
EPIDEMIC
BETTER At EUGENE EUllE:l

Eugene, Nov. 15.-During the last
ten days the influenza epidemrc on
the campus of the university has
shown decided decrease, as the
number of cases has been reduced
from S4s to 20. and according to DR..
John F. Bovard. chairman of the stu
dent health committee, the ban on all
social events may be lifted in about
two weeks.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15
HOW BIG An ARMY
SHALL We KEEP?
This Is the Question the War De-
partment Must settle-Many to
Remain Overseas

Washington. Nov. 16.-Plans for
reorganization OF the war department
and the army are In formulation by
the general staff and soon will be be-
fore Secretary Baker. Orders for the
actual breaking up Of the army cam
not be promulgated until these plans
are completed, as the demoblization
program is dependent to some extent
upon the adoption of reorganization
policy.
The secretary had indicated new
legislation will be necessary to carry
out the reorganization and is ex-
pected to lay a definite program be-
fore congress at the earliest possible
moment.
Existing law authorizes the main
tenance Of a regular army OF approx
imately 375,000 men. While it is
not possible to forecast the number
of American troops that must be en-
ployed in Europe after the peace
treaties have been signed. military
men believe the authorized regular
establishment cannot provide an ade-
quate force for all purposes at home
and abroad.
OF the $500, 900 men under arms,
not more than 100000 are under
obligation to serve beyond the restor-
alton Of peace. There were 1000
officers and about 10000 men in
the regular army when war was de-
clared. Expiration OF enlistments
probably has served to reduce this
considerably and all wartime enlist
ments are for the war period only
Thousands OF officers in service are
on temporary commissions in the reg
ular establishment. The commissions
were issued for a definite period Of
years and the men might be held, al
though the general attitude Of the
department would not indicate any
intention of holding such officers
against their will when the war en-
ergency has passed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15
s31 NORWEGIAN VESSELS
VICTIMS OF RUTHLESSNESS

London, Nov. 15.-Norway lost
during the war S31 vessels, aggregat-
ing close on to one and a quarter
million tons, according to official sta
tistics. In addition S3 vessels Of ap-
proximately $4,000 tons were dam
aged by German submarines.
One thousand one 6sndred and
twenty lives were lost in these dis
asters.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15
LEMONS A PROTECTION
AGAINST SPANISH INFLUENZA

Rome, Nov. 15.-The municipal
authorities OF Rome have seized 4O,-
900 lemons and caused the arrest Of
several rapacious spectators who
were holding them for corner at
higher prices. After the seizure the
city offered the lemons for sale at 8
cents each. Assurance is given that
lemons are an excellent protection
against Spanish influenza.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15
AMERICAN MISSION GOES
TO HUN HEADQUARTERS
Under Command Of Gen. RhOdes--In Publishing Terms,
Germans Omit Part Stating Allies Will Provide
Necessary Food Naval Terms Being Fulfilled

London. Nov. 15.-The American
mission, commanded by Major Cen
eral Rhodes, will leave Saturday for
Spa. German headquarters.
General Foch announced to the
German high command. in a wireless
message. that the mission will con-
sist OF six officers and 1s soldiers.
The German command is asked to
give instructions to allow the mission
to pass.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15
MAY CONTEST ELECTION
OF TWO U.s.SENATORS

Washington, NGy. 15.-Contests
of the election Of two republican
United States senators. Truman New
berry of Michigan, and George Moses
of New Hampshire, is the forecast in
the proceedings before the senate
elections committee. Protests to the
seating of both senators have been
received. Action has been deferred.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15

The Hague, Nov. 15.-The Dutch
government has issued proclama-
ton, urgently appealing for the CO..
operation Of citizens in the present
grave crisis. The proclamation states
that the majority is threatening to
seize the power and declares its de-
termination to maintain authority
and order.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15

Washington, Nov. 15.--Any reply
which is made to the wireless appeal
addressed In the name Of the German
women to Mrs. Woodrow Wilson for
aid in securing notifications of the
armistice terms will probably go
through diplomatic channels.
The appeal to Mrs. Wilson said
the women and children OF Germany
"have been starving for years." and
that they VIII die from hunger by
the millions unless the terms of the
armistice are changed SO that suffi-
cient rolling stock will be available
for moving food from the farms.
1t was dated at Berlin and signed
by Gertrude Baeumer and Alice Salo-
mon for the National Council Of
Women OF Germany"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15
DEMAND CAUSES ANXIETY AT
THE HAGUE-GovERNMENT
APPEALs TO PEOPLE
GRAVE CRISIS IS APPROACHING
Hun U-boats Replace Red Flag With
National EmbIem--Germans Are
Evacuating Poland

London, Nov. 15.-The threaten
ing attitude Of the extremists in Hol-
land who demanded the abdication
Of Queen WilheImina is causing an
xiety at The Hague. according to the
Daily Express.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15
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DEVELOPMENT BATTAIiIONs 4
THE FIRST MUSTERED OUT 4

4 Washington, Nov. 15.-Men
\ OF the development battalions
4 will be the first units Of the :
\ army to be demobllized, Secre-
= tary Baker has announced. =
\ There are obout $4,000 Of these :
\ battalions to be mustered out, :
y as soon as they are given their :
\ physical examinations.
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15
\ SAVED AFTER 82 HOURS
= + IN AN OPEN BOAT

\ Miami. Fla, Nov. 15.-Cap-
\ tain Fesser and IL other surviv- !
y ors of the small American !
\ steamer, Yenrut, OF Philadel-s
\ phia. which sank last Sunday OF :
\ the Bahama Islands, have arriv-
\ ed here after 62 hours In an
\ open boat. Five men are believ-
= ed to have been lost. lf
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15
OREGON ROAD CONSTRUCTION
WILL BE RESUMED SOON

Salem, Nov. 15.-The ban on state
highway work was lifted completely
yesterday by Instructions received by
the State Highway department in a
telegram from Washington. The ban
was imposed several months ago as
a war measure.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15
MAY Be D|SCHARGEDOR
!. PUT ON INACTIVE LIST

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE war de-
partment has announced that candi-
dates for commissions in officers
training schools may be discharged
from the army Immediately, II they
desire. Otherwise they will be placed
on the inactive list, after receiving
their commissions. \
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15

Washington, Nov. 15.-Secretary
Lansing announces that he has ac-
knowledged receipt of.Solf's message
asking for the Fastening of peace.
and requested that the Germans not
confine their appeals to the United
States alone. but address them also
to the allies.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15
81 80, 900 IN GOLD BULLION
RECOVERED FROM SOPHIA

Victoria, Nov. 15,-Gold bullion
from the Klondike valued at $780,
900 was recovered from the wreck Of
the steamer Princess Sophia by the
salvage steamer Tees, which arrived
here today from Lynn canal, Alaska,
where the Sophia went down last
month with all on board.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15

Killed In action-Wilbur II. Ston-
aker. Ada, Ore; James Shell, Con-
don; Paul Washington, Siletz.
Wounded slightly-Joseph F.
Kendall. Jameson. Ore; John NJ.
Thomas, Silyerton.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15
british CASUALTIES FOR
LAST WEEK ARE 30,5sS

London, Nov 15.-Casualties in
the British ranks reported In the
week ending today total 30.535 Of
flcers and men.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15

Copenhagen, Nov. 15.-The Politi-
ken quotes the British military at
tache here. Colonel Wade. as saying
that the Germans in publishing the
terms Of the armistice. omitted six or
seven articles, including that relat-
Ing to the allies providing food II
necessary.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15

expected to meet the British warships
today. and will be escorted to point
at sea where the German delegates
win meet Admiral Sir David Beatty,
commander of the British grand
fleet.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15
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u. 8. CASUALTY LIST

The following casualties are re-
ported by the commanding general
OF the American expeditlonary
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15

London, Nov. 15.-American air
men landed at Cologne. on the River
Rhine, Thursday. according to re
ports received here.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15

London, Nov. 15.-Crews Of the
German U-boats at mass meeting
at Brunsbuttel resolved to oppose
the revolution and reinstate the Of
ficers, according to Copenhagen
dispatch. They have resolved to fly
the national flag, instead Of the red
flag. u. &.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15

London, Nov. 1.-THE German
army has begun general evacuation
Of Poland, it is reported. German
troops in Warsaw have been dis
armed and arrested. as have all Ger
man civilians in the Polish capital.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15

Paris, Nov. 15-The naval terms
of the German and Austrian armis-
tices are being carried out rapidly.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15

Washington. Nov. 15.-Secretary
Baker has cabled congratulations to
General Pershing, and promised that
the war department would endeavor
to expedite the early return of the
expeditionary forces, SO that the
country may welcome its soldiers
home.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-15

London, Nov. 15.-The German
cruiser. Konigsberg. which is carry
ing the German delegates to arrange
the naval terms OF the armistice is
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-10-11
ANNUAL REPORT AND
/ OFFICERS ELECTION
Baxter Springs Red Cross Aux.
iliary VIII Have Public
Meeting

All members of the American Ret
Cross in Baxter Springs IRE request
cd to attend an an annual meeting n
the Library hall Wednesday night.
At this meeting reports will BE-
rendered by Mrs. John Griffard, pres
ident Of the executive committee, by
the secretary, Miss Grace Perkins, and
the treasurer, A. Z. Pfremmer.
Reports will be made by the chair
man Of the various working commit
tees.
An executive board will be elected
to serve for the ensuing year.
Following the business meeting a
program will be carried out. Rev.
Garretson will give a short address,
and there will be other speakers. The
program is not fully arranged but
Mrs. Cammack, music instructor in
the schools, will have a chorus there
from the school.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-10-11
GREAT DAY

Sunday, Oct. 9Th was a great day
at the A. NJ. E. Church. The presid'
ing elder, DR.. j. T. Smith, D. d.
preached at II a. m. deep, profound
and logical sermon, which fed every
soul that heard it. After which an in
vitation was extended to those who
wished to unite with this great church
of God by the pastor. He appealed
earnestly to the congregation and
five souls came and united; four were
baptised by immersion. We pray that
God may continue to send labOrers in
to the vineyard for the harvest is ripe
and laborers are few.
Communion services were at $3.50 p.
m. At $3.50 p. m, preaching by W. G.
Rivers. All services were well attend
cd. We held our first quarterly con-
ference. The quarter was an excellent
one both in attendance and financially.
We trust that the members and
friends will continue to be loyal and
God will wonderfully bless you.
Pastor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-10-11
STATED LINE MINES j
RICHEST N WORLD
Unlimited Bodies of Ore Lie
Within Short Distance Of
Baxter Springs

The great number Of fabulousl!
rich mines being developed in the sec
ton Of country along the line between
Kansas and Oklahoma, has caused
many to believe that the richest min.
ing Is to be done there for the next
few years. The mines begin at the
very edge Of Baxter Springs and cx-
tend along the state line westward for
a distance Of about eight miles. Ma
ture has equally divided her treasures
with the sister states and the line
seems to be the natural division.
The mines near the line have been
famous for n period Of about three
years but in the last few months some
Of the most sensational strikes have
been made on both sides. The richest
screw Of the hole ever assayed, 81
per cent lead and jack, taken from q
test hole at the Underwriters No. 8
Mt st. Louis; the highest face Of ore,
100 feet, at the Queen Esther near
Hockerville, the 0himo, with a mill
operating for only q few months,
for its stockholders more
than $4,000 a month, are a few of
the freaks Of the field.
Within the last few months more
sensational strikes have been made |
within two miles Of the state line than
In any similar sized field in the en-
tire district. The Miami Victory, the |
I. S. NJ, the Miami Metal No. 2, the |
Ohimo, the Lasalle, the Redskin, the
Pelican, the Lawyers and dozen 9TH
rs, equally or almost as good are
what has made so many believe that
he State Line field is the richest in
he world.
In every section Of the district there
ire wonderful mines and it is hard to
ay which is the richest field and i'm
possible to say which is the richest
nine but the state line strip takes in
art of the Picher and Cardin, all of
he St. Louis and Hockcrville and the
reat mines on the Kansas side and is
therefore, q field Of fields from which
lore will be heard later. Miami
.ecord Herald.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-10-11
TOOK NEST AND 27s MEN
A German Strong Point Captured In
Amazing Fashion by Yanks

A German Strong Point Captured In
Amazing Fashion by Yanks
American Headquarters in France,
Oct. s.-Americans fighting under the
command of General Gouraud are
credited with an amazing performance
in the fighting of Friday In the Cham
payne sector. A detachment, assisted
by French volunteer under an Ameri-
can captain, attacked very strong
machine gun nest on the slopes Of
Blanc Mont, which had long held up
the Allied advance. With the utmost
skill the nest was enveloped and cap
tured and the entire garrison of four
officers and 269 men was made pris-
oner. Seventy-fve machine guns,
many trench mortars and several trac-
tors were taken. The Americans did
not suffer a single casualty.
The enemy is throwing some Of his
best divisions in to the line opposite
the American front. One Of these is
made up of Badenese troops and has
been resting in Alsace for the last
month. This division is a favorite Of
the German emperor and attempted to
stop the American advance at Bel
leau Wood in the July offensive
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-10-11

Mrs. Mary Wheatley was hostess to
the Holly Club on Monday afternoon.
Needlework was the diversion of the
afternoon. The hostess assisted by her
daughter, served ice cream and cake
to the following guests: Mrs. E. L.
Wright and daughter, Miss leila;
Mrs. Emmett Stevens, Mrs. +. NJ. Per-
kins and daughter, Miss Grace; and
Miss Mabel Ruth Browne. The next
meeting will be held with Mrs.
Wright, the date to be announced
later.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-10-11
The Reciprocity Club held its fir,

The Reciprocity Club held its frs
, meeting Of the season with Mrs. W
y. Hartley at her home on Lincoln.
avenue and Thirteenth Street Fri.
day afternoon. The house was beauti.
fully decorated In autumn colors. In
!. the election Of officers for the ensu-
ing year Mrs. W. T. Hartley and Mrs,
Jas. Simmons were reelected presi-
dent and secretary. A delicious two
course luncheon was served to the fol-
lowing guests Of the club: Mesdames
=. I. CLARK, Leonard Tuthill Of Null
Ian, Ida, Park Hartley, C. C. Sparlin,
y. E. Grubaugh and Miss Fay Cru
bangh and Mesdames Ed Convey, W.
w. Wyatt, 7. Conner, VIII Jones, R.
u. Gilman, o. n. Youse. N. I. Nichols,
l. L. Cardin, Ed Hodgkins and Jas.
Simmons members. The club will
meet with Mrs. Will Jones Friday af-
ternOOu. Oct. 18TH.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-10-11

Rev. John GaTTetson has received
word from his publishers that his
book, "The Story Of Billy Owen" is
now going through the bindery and
win be ready for delivery about oc'
tCber l6. The story gives the cxper'
fences Of q man who has bucked the
oil game all along the line, and has
been reviewed by the large literary
journals in q highly complimentary
way. Later the Citizen will try to re.
view the book in q more cOmprehen'
slve manner. since II Is deserving Of
the attention Of the people Of this
community which Is hOnOred in being
the home Of It's author.