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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15
AMERICANS FALL WITH FACE TOWARD
ENEMY IN BATTLE At BELLEAU WOOD

d. w. Hazen. one OF the Portland
Telegram's special correspondents
gives q vivid description of the
charge of the U. s. marines at Bel
leau Wood. Hazen's description OF
that bloody field is as follows:
II walked over this field the day
after the fight said the conducting
officer. "The burial parties had moi
gone out yet. Here lay the marines
In perfect skirmish line formation
every ones face in the right direc-
ton and every ones bayoneted rifle
out in front of him pointed towards
the wood. In among the trees the
machine guns we're as thick "a hops
and their gunners were piled in
heaps around them, with here and
there one of our boys lying across q
gun"
There Is supposed to be friction
between the marines and the infan-
trymen. II there ever was, Belleau
wood has wiped 1t all away. II he
had been speaking of his own plat
oon, this infantry officer would not
have been more lavish in his praise
nor would his voice have wavered
any more than It did as he told Of
the rows of brave Yankees every
ones face In the right direction and
every ones bayoneted rifle out in
front OF him pointed toward the
wood"
The American navy, OF which the
marines are part, have some grea'
traditions. Paul Jones, when his shiT
was on fire and sinking. was asked
IL he surrendered. II have just be
gun to fight" was his rep1y. ant
he won glorious victory. Davit
Tarragut, steaming into mined
harbor. called out. Damn the tor
pedoes, go ahead" And this 1915
brand OF the Yankee navy article
fighting pirates on the high seas ant
machine gun Boches hid behint
stumps and up in trees, has lost non,
of the valor OF the days OF yore.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15

II talked to one OF those chaps
who had been severely wounded" ]"
the lieutenant continued. 1T was
q toss-up whether or not he would
lose leg. 4 got seven, of 'em be-
fore they winged me- the wounded
man said. after lighting a cigarette.
and when they get this knee fixed up
I'm goin' to get 12 more before they
can hand me anything'l"
The American people should erect
a monument at the edge Of this
wood in memory OF the boys who ac-
compIlshed the impossible. It is
told that when the Boche had ma
chine gunned the wood to the point
where they said It would never be
taken. an allied officer. with the
Yankees as an observer. heard the
order TO advance.
''I fear It can never be done; II must
be flanked." he said.
"0h hell--beg pardon, sir-you
have never seen my boys go after
anything" the Yankee commander is
said to have replied. when they
go to get it. they get itls Watch 'em,
sir!"
Leaving this wood, the memory of
which will ever be green in Ameri-
can history, we hurried on through
the rain to another small forest that
is now interesting folk over here,
especially the Parisians. 1t is where
one Of the "Big Berthas" was locat-
ed. Bertha herself escaped, but the
great platform on which she stood Is
standing in spite Of Hun attempts
TO blow It up. II is constructed OF
very heavy steel, the main part beins
about eight or nine feet deep. on
which is another platform that ap.
pears to be constructed Of solid
steel and which is mounted on stee'
ball-bearings, each being about
twice the size of croquet ball.
Three lines of railroad fed into
this giant gun base. All around ar,
CONTINUED on page ~
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15
NEW ORDER EXPECTING
ALL Y. NJ. @. A. WORKERS

Paris, Sept. 1.-THE Young Mems
Christian Association has issued an
order to all Its secretaries between
the ages Of 81 and 81 to present
themselves to the nearest army med
ical officer for physical examination.
Such secretaries as are unwilling to
do so will be returned Immediately
to the United States.
Those passing the examination
satisfactorily will be allowed 80
days In which to enlist. After the
80 days they will be returned to the
United States II they have not en-
listed.
The order applies to clergymsn as
well as laymen. Clergymen will be
assisted in obtaining the rank OF
chaplain II they desire It.
Special measures are being taken
with regard to secretaries between
the ages Of 81 and 45 and such men
will be notified OF the desires oI
the Y. NJ. c. A. at later date.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15
GERMAN PHOTOGRAPHS
AND WAR MAPS WANTED

Washington. Sept. 1.-THE wan
department desires photographs
drawings and descriptions Of bridges
buildings. towns and localities now
occupied by German forces In Bel
GUM, France. and Luxembourg, and
likewise in that part Of Germany
lying west of the line running north
and south through Hamburg.
A large quantity OF material is
desired and may be sent without
sorting or without any attempt to
avoid duplication. 1t VIII not be
practical to return the material to
the contributor.
All such material should be sent
by parcels post or express to Colonel
A. B. Coke. 1856 18th street. Wash
ington. d. c.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15
AMERICANS HAVE THROWN
SCARE INTO POPULATION
IN AISACE
EXCITEMENT RIFE EVERYWHERE
Civilians believe Yanks Have Long
Iiangc Guns That win Reduce
Their Towns 90 Ashes

Washington. Sept ii.-An off.
cial dispatch from France says there
arc evidences OF excitement every.
who're across the German border,
The American offensive and the Ions
range guns supposed to be intended
70 reduce TO ashes the towns OF Ger
many are badly alarming the inhab.
itants. who arc evacuatIng Muihau.
sen and all that part OF Alsace In
question, accoding TO the Mulhauscn
newspapers.
The weak resistance the Germans
In the 81. Mihiol salient put up
"rr'nsi General l'ershIng's swift at
believed TO have caused the
oerman population to have less faith
In their troops to stop the Ameri-
cans, and Il IA reported that they
are preparing Tor rapid retreat all.
along the frontier.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15
.THE PRESS Of ROME
GIVES A LUNCHEON

Rome. Sept. 1.-THE press OF
Rome gave n luncheon Thursday in
honor OF Melville n. Stone, general
manager OF the Associated Press. IL
was demonstration OF Italo-Ameri-
can friendship and was attended by
members OF the cabinet, senators.
deputies and newspaper men.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15
METZ WITHIN RANGE OF
PERSH|NG'S BIG GUNS
German Territory Can Now be Invaded---New American
Front Extends From Pagr to EattspI|Ie--Deches
in Haste, Leave The Railroad Line Intact

London. Sept. 1.-THE Ameri-
cans. after eliminating the 81. MI
hiel salient. are continuing TO ad-
vance. Their now front extends
from Pagny, across the Moselle river
from German territory. In almost a
straight line TO the vicinity OF Hat
tonville where the advances run
slightly to the northwest toward
Fresnes. Further Strengthening OF
the lines Is possible.
The Americans command positions
favorable for the direct invasion OF
German territory II such course
should be decided. Although the
German fortress OF Metz Is in no I'm
mediate danger. It's outer fortIfIca-
tions are within range OF the Ameri-
cans heavy guns.
The allied airmen have dropped
many bombs on Metz.
In their haste to leave the salient
the Germans left the railroad from
vcrdun to Nancy virtually intact,
Tho Americans have driven the
enemy from some 30 villages.
On the other fronts the allies are
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15
THE RECRUITING
. STATIONS T00PEN
Another Chance for Men With spc-
ciai Qualifications 70 Enter the
Naval Service

Washington. Sept. ii.--voluntecr
enlistment or Induction into the
navy OF men with special qualifica.
tions is to be reopened. The plan
provides that the navy shall select
men needed for special branches.
Others win come through the draft.
Navy recruiting stations will be re-
opened 10 secure the required num-
her OF skilled men.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15
MALE POPULATION
REMOVED BY HUNS
st. MihieI Women Kiss Baker's
Hands, Weep and Sing the
Marseillaiss

With the American Army In Lor.
raine. Sept. 1.-THE civil popula-
tIon Of st. Mihiel Is mostly feminine,
due to the removal Of males OF mil
itary age. They welcomed secre-
tary Baker and Generals Pershing
and Petain when they visited the
village a few hours after the cap
ture. The women kissed Bakers
hands, wept. and sang the Marseil-
laise.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15
ARMY HEALTH CONDITIONS
AT CAMPS ARE IMPROVING

Washington. Sept. l4.--(leneral
improvement in health conditions at
training camps and cantonments is
shown In surgeon-General Gorgas'
report for the week ending septem-
her O.
There was q marked decrease In
the number OF cases OF pneumonia
and measles. meningitis. malaria and
dysentery. and there were s5 deaths
as compared with III the week be-
fore.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15
TWO RUSSIANS IN JAIL
FOR DISCOVERING LAW

Eugene. Sept l4.--Harry Woltz
and Mike Ponchuk. Russians. living
on farms near Irving, Lane county.
were locked In the county Jail to-
day for refusing to register for the
draft.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15
EUGENE CITIZENS BURN
HEARST PUBLICATIONS

Eugene, Sept. l4.--Whlle singing
keep the Home Fires Burning" a
score or more Eugene citizens. most
OF them members OF the local pa
triotlc league, burned nearly 500
worth OF San Francisco Examiners
and several OF the Hearst magazine
publications on the county jail
grounds.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15
10000 OREGON MEN
REGISTER FOR SERVICE

Figures in the hands Of the state
draft officials at 10 O'Clock last night
indicated quite plainly that Oregon
registered at least 100000 men, says
the Oregonian.
Portland went more than 81 per
cent beyond government estimates
on Thursday, when 1t registered no
less than $1,000 selective service
subjects. The known total lase night
was 40.927.
With accretions coming in every
NAH Portlands registration car
hardly stop short of $4,000. 1t I.
nov figured.
Official estimates for the state
were S4,40f and for Portland 25..
ss2.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15
INCREASED RATES
FROM CHICAGO WEST

I wsshi.ssos, Sept. fs.---fucre.sed
rates in packing house products
moving from east Of Chicago to the
Pacific coast has been authorized by
the interstate commerce commission.
The new rates represent an increase
OF 20 to 80 cents per 100 pounds.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15
{. Y. DEBS TO MAKE
FURTHER LEGAL FIGHT

y Cleveland, sept. Is.--f1us game ".
Debs was sentenced to three years
on each OF three counts. and the SEN
tences run eoncurrently. Debs has
been admitted to $4,000 bail while
a further legal fight for him Is being
made.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15

The American First Army has car.
rIed out the initial task assigned "a
1.-THE Ieveling Of the famous St
Nihiel salient In Lorraine.
In little more than "a hours not
only had the work been accomplish.
ed. but General Pershing's men had
all the important towns. villages and
strategic positions In the sector with.
In their hands and we're standing on
the banks Of the Moslle river at Pag.
ny. looking across the stream into
German territory. And the southern
outer Notifications Of Metz. the
great German stronghold In Lor.
raine. were only four miles distant
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15
UNITED STATES WILL
INVESTIGATE ARREST

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE Unit
ed States government has asked
Sweden and Norway to ascertain the
truth of the report that American
Consul General Poole had been ar
rested in Moscow by the Bolsheviki.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15
LABOR DIFFICULTIES
TEMPORARILY SETTLED

Washington, Sept. 1a.-The
threatened labor difficulties at the
Bethlehem Steel plant have been
averted by the company's promise to
obey the war labor board order, put
ting the wage award into effect.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15
|DO[SHEv|M CAPTURE
TOWN Of S|MB|RSK

Stockholm. Sept 14.-Telegrams
from Moscow state that the Bolshe-
Wiki have captured sinrbirsk on the
volga river. and that their cavalry
are now pursuing the counter revolu~
tionary forces.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15

Washington. Sept. 14.-First re-
turns today to Provost Marshall
General Crowder from the second
great mobilization yesterday of the
nations man power for the war on
Germany indicated that at least Ia
100000 men had been added to the
army reservoir. The estimated num-
Der of men between is and 21 and
ls2 and As years was 100000.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15

Paris. Sept. 1.-THE German
prisoners taken by General Pershing
forces since the beginning OF the
American offensive In the St. Mihiel
sector are said to total 10000.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15
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: U. .. CASUALTY LIST :

The following casualties are re-
ported by the commanding general
OF the American expeditionary
forces for Saturday and Sunday:
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15
FRENOH MAKING GREAT PRO-
GREss IN NEW ATTACK ALONG
THE AILErTE RIVER
one DIVISION TAKES 1000 HUNS
The Advance Along an Eleven MiIs
Front Is Aimed Il Important
CITY Of LAoa

London. Sept. 1l.-ceneral Haig's
forces have occupied Auchy-La-Bas-
se In the Lys sector.
The French began new attack 1t
dawn on both sides Of the Ailette
river. between the Aisne and vesle-
One division had taken 1000 prison.
ers at an early hour, making the to-
tai Of 1900 Germans captured on
that front alone. South Of the All
ette the French have captured Mont
Desiages and the villages Of Ale
mont and Sancy and have reached
the edge Of the town Of vally on the
Aisne. They advanced from one to
two miles on an 11-mile front. This
offensive seems mainly aimed At the
st. Gobian Massif. defending the
German citadel Of Laon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15

London. Sept. 1.-THE maximum
depth OF the new American positions
is Is miles from their former IIne-
The British took 1900 Germans
when they captured the towns Of
Frsscourt last Thursday.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15

Killed In nction--Mervine y. Ham
mond. Oregon City; Lee G. Meadows,
Portland.
Died Of wounds--Russell E. Carter,
HIllsboro.
Died. Of disease--Earl Malcom
Robertson. Hood River.
Missing In action ---'Isoss H. Hayes
waldport.
Total number OF casualties to
date including those reported above;
Killed In action (including 291
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-15

continuing the pressure. Cambria
and st. Quentin are In danger vf bs.
Ing outflanked by the British and
French.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
What % pe.


In his statement to the public Sur.
geon General Blue points out how
those who have had Influenza should
protect themselves against tuberculo.
sis. "Ail whe have recovered from In
fiuenza," says the Surgeon General,
should have their lungs carefully ex-
amined by competent physician. In
fact, ID is desirable TO have several ex-
aminati0ns made Ii month apart. Such
examinations cannot be made through
the clothing nor can they be carried
out Id two or three minutes. II the
lungs are found to be Tree from tuber-
culoSis every effort should be made to
keep them so. This can be done by
right living, good food and plenty of
fresh air
Danger Signs.
The Surgeon General warned espe-
sally against certain danger signs,
such as decline and colds which
hang on
These, he explained, were often the
beginning of tuberculosis, "If you do
NOT get well promptly, If your cold
seems 10 hang ON or your health aud
strength decline, remember that thess
are often the early signs OF tuberculo,
sis Place yourself at once under the
care OF competent physician Tsshee.
culosis Is curahlt IN the early stages,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
PROMINENT CONSTRUCTION
FOREMAN DIES IN MERIDIAN

5. X Beebe. Of ST. Louis, Micn..
died at Meridian December 26th, OF
pneumonia. aged s. years. He had
.ben iII but a few days, and was until
recently engaged in active work. He
came to Meridian a few months ago.
from Michigan, and was foreman with
G. Arzr < Co. cement contractors.
and with Mr. Arzt had cnarge Of the
constrnction Of the big concrete eie-
vator in Meridian, built for the CaId-
Well Milling & Elevator Co, He was
a popular young man. and well liked
by his associates. He was a COM
paratiye stranger here but an indI-
cation Of his kindness is shown by
the fact that while he was not a legal
resident here, when the solicitors
went around for subscriptions 70 a re-
ceat Liberty loan he doubled tine
amount asked for and wrote a check
for the full amount When the sol
ieitor told him he was doing his
share in a handsome manner, he said
he could not ger 10 tine front and
fight with the boys and that 1t was
no more than right do wnat he could
to help finance the government in
the time Of need.
The body is at the undertaking par
lors of w. s. Mateer, in Meridian and
syill probably be shipped east the last
OF this week. He leaves 20 mourn his
loss his aged parents and other rel
atiyes. none of whom are in Idaho.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
One Million consumptives in the
United States.

Then you consider this serious
menaceg' was asked I'm my opinion
ii Is, though / hasten to add il is dis
tinctly one against which the people
can guard. SO far as one can estimate
there are at present about one million
cases OF tuberculosis in the United
states There is unfortunately no
complete census available to show ex-
aetly the number of tuberculosis per-
sons in each state despite the fact that
most of the states have made the dis
ease reportable. In New York city,
where reporting has been in force for
many years, over $4,000 cases of tu-
berculosis are registered with the De
partment of Health. Those familiar
with the situation believe that the ad-
dltiOn OF unreeognized and unreported
cases would make the number nearer
10000. The very careful health sur.
vey conducted during the past two
years in birmingham, Mass, revealed
200 cases of tuberculosis In a populs.
lion OF approximately $4,000. II thess
proportions hold true for the United
States as whole they would indicate
that about one In every hundred per.
sons Is tuberculous. Each OF these
constitutes a source OF danger to be
guarded against"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
DEATH or MISS EVA
STEVENS, FORMER TEACHER

The angel of death has visited the
sacred precincts OF many homes dur
ing the past few weeks. and one call
made this week will bring feeling
OF sadness to the many pupils and
older friends of a former well known
high school teacher. Miss Eva Stew
ems died at Boise hospital Monday,
December %. 1918. of tubureular
trouble, after lingering Illness. For
several months she has been grad
ually failing in health.
Miss Stevens and her mother came
10 Meridian. as the first place of res
idence after coming 10 Idaho. Sne
taught in the rural hign school, as
principal. and vas known as one of
the best instructors and a fayorite
with the pupils She was especially
good In expression. and under her
management several excellent high
school plays we're presented, and the
+ pupils were ioath TO give her up and
ss.-xsAen sl1ss ksas1A esI ca. Bose N&s re-
sfr3eSted on several occasions 10 come
/ back and help with any undertaking
I in the dramatic line She was beasa-
tiful character and had the eonfi-
dence especially of the young people
| in her charge
After a year of teaching IN Boise
she was granted vacation TO recov-
er her health, which had been grad
uaIly failing. This was granted. and
this year she made the same request,
I not beng able to go back to school
work
Funeral services were .held Thurs
/ day morning at the undertaking par
i lOrs OF MeBFatney & Hampton. in
+ Boise. Rev Willsie Martin having
charge Mrs. Stevens left with the
body on the 11:45 train Thursday
morning for the the oId home in II
linois, where burial viii take place.
The sympathy of this community
goes to Mrs. Stevens. who is left
alone with no relatives so rar as is
known.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
VERNE CALDWELL COMES
THROUGH WAR ALL o. X.


One Of the brave boys from Merid-
ian who has been at the front over
there is Verne Caldwell. son of Mr..
and Mrs. Caldwell, who nave charge
Of the Meridian postoffce In let
ter to his brother Lorrin who is at
an eastern training camp. Verne
gives the first news that he came
through OK. He letter was forwarded
to tn home folks. and of course vas
received with great pleasure, and Mrs
Caldwell says il was one Of the incest
Christmas presents she ever received
The letter is as follows:
''Lerseh, Luxenburg, Nov. %. 1918.
Dear Lorrin: Will drop you a Chris
mas card. and will write you later
We are hiving very enjoyable time
on our march TO the Rhine. We hike
about IL or Is miles a day and oc-
casionally stop a day or so 20 rest a
bit but just at present we are a little
ahead of our schedule so are mere
for few days TO give the dutcn Z
chance TO get out, AS they still have
day or SO we are waiting"
The scenery is grand and we are
enjoying ourselves as much as is pos
sible. We get milk nearly every night
and morning and that is a great treat
after being on the front and without
such things. The huns left Luxen-
burg as well as Belgium in bad con-
dition.
| Don't suppose that you came across
the pond so will be discharged soon.
Hope can get out in the sprlng next
year SO that in case decide TO go to
school it will not interfere. Suppose
We will stay over here until the last
I dog is hung. though"
Il sent steel hemlet TO you. The.
you might like TO have il. / sent !;
to Meridian. The weather is rather
rainy here so il is somewhat disagree
able. We leave here tomorrow and
go up TO the border of this colan;ry
We will do guard duty there 7 pre-.
Isume.n
We are going to have a much bes
ter Thanksgiving this year than las
leeven though NE wsuld haxa hssfe &
were we in the United states We ar.
going to have little extra l hear
but just what il viii be cant guess
| Everything TO eat here is clear out oi
sight. A sc sack OF candy costs from
6 TO 10 franks. Isl 10 S2-etc. 81
our pay doesn't last at all. Verne.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
Patent Medicines Dangerous IN Tubsr-
cuIosis.

"Aboye all do not trust in the mis-
leading statements OF unscrupulons
patent medicine takers. There Is ne
specific medicine for the cure OF fuber.
ealosis. The money spent on suca
@edicInes Is thrown away II shouts
De spent instead for good food ana a.
aent living"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
SPAIN AND ENGLAND REPORT
INCREASE IN TUBERCULOSIS
AFTER INFLUENZA
EPIDEMIC.
u. S. Public Health Service Warns
Public Against tuberculosis.
One Million Cases Tubercu-
losis in United States-Each a
Source Of Danger.

Influenza convaIescents Should Have
Lungs Examined--ceids Which Hang
on often Beginning Of Tuberculosis.
No Cause for Alarm il Tubercuiosis
Is Recognized Early-Patent Medi.
cines Not TO Be Trusted.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27

The Thermometer has registered
around zero ali this week. Chris
mas day and night we're especially
cold said to have been the coldest
for 90 years in Idaho, six below zero
being the report.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27

There are several men around Mer-
idian (not to give their namesl eacn
having the incest possession in the
world-a wife who can get up good
Christmas dinner.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27

4 Beware tuberculosis after in
y auenza No need TO worry II !
4 you take precautions in time. !
4 Don't diagnose your own con- /,
y dirion Have your doctor exam
= ine your lungs several times at !
\ monthly Intervals Build up your !
X strength with right living, good J
\ food and plenty Of fresh air.
\ Don't waste money on patent
\ medicines advertised to cure ia.
\ berculosis.
= Become a fresh-air crank and !
enjoy life. !