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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-19
Facts Outstrip Fiction at the Fighting Front

flew PAGES men are being torn t,
pieces. 1t is more than blood ans
bone can stand. We are driven int,
our dugouts.
Then. suddenly as 1t commenced
the barrage Is lifted. We hear The
thunder of it pass oyer our heaos
creeping toward our reserves. We
know the enemy is coming over. We
rush out to meet and stop him-with
the machine guns.
The gray wave ADVANCES men run.
nlnga q little way, lurching forward
from crater to crater. But they are
facing a flying waH of lead. Here and
there they begin to drop, always in
some grotesdue position. The line
wavers. There is confusion. We
hear hoarse commands. What seem
to- be oben lanes appear In the enemy
ranks. Yet they stiffen and start to-
ward us again. The fire sweep OF our
machine guns has not lessened. 1t is
increasing. SO we are puzzled Al
most instantly, though, we under
stand. x
Tanks! 4
Sure enough they are rumbling to-
ward US great dingy slugs, steel
sided, but jeweled with quick spurts
of flame. We have had no time to
strew explosives in their path. They
are protected by infantry. SO we can
not even try to fling grenades into
their tractor machinery or loopholes.
Our machlne-gun bullets spatter
against their armor. And
hey are approaching.
But we still have our 37.millimeter
"baby gun" Of the infantry.
setting Her UP.
II is very light. So we took It into
! dugout and kept It safe while the
oe's shells crashed upon our trench. |
Sow the eight men of the crew rush |
or IT, They slip the cleaning shaft |
light through the bore and so carry {
[ up and out. 1t is set up in q twink
Ing ready for use. -
Tere is drifting wrack Of Smoke
nd dust. over the field. In no time
he little piece, its flash hidden in
funnel-like contrivance upon the
1uzzle is splitting the wicked inch
nd a half armor- piercing shells into
he flock of tanks. Their armor
oesn't help them. Our shells will
enetrate an inch or more of solid
eel and carry their deadly charge Of
Mt clean inside. Carefully aimed.
he gun 10 speeding 25 shells a min-
te. And II is 80 accurate they can
2 placed wherever the gunner likes.
most to the fraction of an inch.
Already one of their tanks Is stop
ed, caterpillar ribband dangling {
Another receives a shell /
ght between the eyes. SO TO speak. ,
labors a moment. then spills the
,mnants of its crew. who stagger !
way for their own lines. The sup /;
,rting infantry, swept by our mar {
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-19

equipment. We even have two
schools for instruction in this partic-
ular weapon--one in this country and
one In France.
Swift developments of a year Of In
tensive warfare have assured an extra
ordinary future for the infantry cam
ron. No less an authority than Gen.
Malaterre, military critic of lie TEN ps,
has stated that more than any other
factor wide use of infantry cannon
vas. responsible for the great Ger
man success In Picardy. Reliable in
formation received in Washington re-
yeals that the Germans used these in
'calibers up to n NM. which is about
three inches. In the mist the Ger
mans. fnfiltrating the British line
past Gen. Coughs machine-gun eb-
placements, were able to drag their
smaller infantry cannon along and 50
attack the British from the rear. I'M
questionably, the allies were surprised
by the numbers in which these can
non were used, but It may be stated
that in the future the balance of pro-
duction, viii rest against the Ger
mans. And the chief dependence OF
the allies In this type of weapon win
be upon the 37-mm. gun.
No doubt 1t will be modified and
developed as special requirements
arise. For instance. a gun Of this
pattern. would not add to the comfort
OF low-flying aeroplanes swooping
down to attack infantry. Nortwould
1t take more than a couple OF shots
from some especially designed type
Of small caliber gun, mounted on an
allied plane TO dispose of one Of the
so-called flying tanks which
brought down Lieutenant Lufberry.
Beyond a question the "3T'' win
come more and more into prominence.
And whether or not it fuIfllls every
expectation for its speciaIS
zation. 1t will always stop a German
ank.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-19

i chine guns, breaks and runs The at
tack is repulsed.
That is Uncle Sans "antitank''
gun. the smallest piece of artillery
supplied to our forces and one of the
most deadly.
But they don't call it an antltank
gun In the army. 1t is entirely too
versatile. Its bald official title of
''S7 nm. infantry-accompany can>
nom conceals a multitude of virtues.
One of It's chief uses is against ma
chine-gun9 mplacements-the con-
crete "pill boxes first developed by
the Germans In Flanders during the
British attack OF last year and now
universally used over the front. At
1900 meters a single high-explosive
shell, which is a little longer than the
-piercing4 type, will go straight
through the loophole of a pill box, de-
stroyA its machine gun and kill the.
crew. A. few more shots will close
the loopholes entirely. The "37" will
hardly pulverize the whole emplace-
hnent-that takes at least a "75"-but
1T will put it temporarily out of basi-
ness. II
The "3T" is also a handy weapon
against working Oarties. observation
posts, for enfiladlng down a trench.
and for use use, like a heavy machine
gun, in the short rushes of an offen-I
sive. Ninety five per cent Of its work
is done by Indirect fire. when the gun
pointer Is directed by te1epho le from
ar. observer. or even two of them, out
ahead. Even under these conditions,
fI,. - fer. Il.
its mechanism is so simple that it can
fire as fast as the Enfield rifle. If
mere speed il required and the gun
does not have to be aimed 1t is good
for a shot a second.
A Gun without a Tool.
The little cannon is issued in threes
TO each regiment Of infantry, in a
present proportion of one to each two
trench mortars. 1t is moved to the
battle line by mules. but as It only
weighs ITS pounds, including the trail,
I can be readily transported by Ia
,wn crew. Its accompanying ammtf-
lition cart carries IA boxes of 16
each. The crews like this gun
because it is swift, accurate.N hard
and because It is "a gun
a tool" It's parts are stand
rdized and INTERCHANGEABLE and It
an be readily repaired right on the
ieId. And as for wear-well. some
4 these pieces which have fired 3d.
100 rounds apiece, are still on the fir
ng fine.
The "37'' is now being manufacture
d in the United States also. The de-
ign is French-modeI 19I6-deveI-
ped and improved from a piece firss
sed away back in 1885. The French
ave had the great success with it
nd all American infantry abroad
AIRY 1t as a regular part Of their
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-19

On the front, fact is living mp 10 Itt
reputation and out-stripDing fiction
A thousand instances of haIr breadth
escapes, of tense, uncertain situations
grow out OF the semi-open fighting
near Chateau Thierry,. Here Is one;
A certain infantry captain was in
command of headquarters compa
which had gone forward IN support,
He stationed his men behind a pSint
where 1t was thought there might be
need for thems and went forward with
a lieutenant to reconnoiter.
A few hundred yards ahead they
came upon formidable German ma
chine gun nest in ravine. They
had approached SO quietly that ,hey
were not ,discovered by the enemy.
The captain sent the lieutenant back
to bring the company forward. This
men deployed and advanced. silently
mounted machine guns and at a sig
nal from the captain, opened fire.
seventy Hold Up Hands.
For Is minutes the Americans 1e-
luged the Germans. When they stop
ped 70 enemy soldiers all that were
left OF company, arose and held up
their hands in token Of surrender.
Not so a German lieutenant in
command. He mounted a Blk rock
and bfandished grenade, ready to
throw 1t at the first OF his men VI no |
started toward the Americans.
The American captain. unseen by |
the lieutenant. crept around tho boui- !
der and came up facing him, his res
volver pointed at the German's head.
The lieutenant paused and remained
rigid until the Top, who had followed
the captain knocked the grenade from
the Germans hand. The lieutenant
and his men were then made pris
onera.
The captain was recounting the ads
venture later.
Il had him covered with this little
gat." he explained, exhibiting the re-
volver, and if.he had stirred I'd have
plug
The captain did not finish. In the
middle of the sentence he abstpctly {
broke the revolver and twiTled the
chamber. {
There wasn't an unflred cartridge in !
It. He had emptied the weapon in 0
he first firing and never reloaded 1t. t
Here Is the situation; Z
Far behind our lines, 8 or . miles I
o the rear. the enemy for days has $
,een hurling gas shells The whole Z
lrea back OF us reeks with cloudy {
POISON. our gunners. gas masked and u
ryIng to keep masks on the horses, b
10 their best to help us and return a
he fire. But many of their guns are
They are weakening. r
Suddenly the artillery preparation v
gainst our own trenches begins We r
re overwhelmed with steel-a triple !
hover OF steel with every drop r
ursting she'll our fighting equip a
1ent is litter Of twisted metal. Every p
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-19

The finest automobile tire
that can be produced with
1st. Good factory facilities.
End. The best materials.
3rd. knowledge of and ex-
perience in tire max
ing,
is the product of the Mohawk
factory.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-19

HAND MADE VALUE PUT
INTO TIRE
Isn't il better TO put the value into the
. tire to start with than to spend much
money on service stations, advertising,
etc. to bolster up mediocre tire?
Service" with us means building the
service into tho tire You can't get out
of n tire more than tho maker puts into
it, and YOU pay for all that goes into 1t
plus the makers profit
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-19

A FAIR PRICED TIRE
A "fair-priced" tire must give the man
ufacturer and dealer reasonable mar
. gin of profit and at the same time give
the car owner good mileage for hts
money. It is not so much what he pays
the price is fair or not
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22
find CLOTHES IN WOODS
WHERE IS the MAN?

Who can solve this mystery? A pair
of trousers, underclothes. shirt, shoes,
collars, handkerchiefs and. in fact, ev-
erything but socks were found in the
woods about 150 feet in from the road
in Winsiow last evening by resident
Of the town. Fred Allen. The clothing
was found. but the question is: Where
is the man." This is quite a mystery
and the police department is guessing
A man by the name of L. E Furbush
who said he came from Westboro,
Mass, came to this city last Saturday
night about IL o'clock and went to tn.
police department. where he asked for
a nights lodging. This was granted I'm
and at that time ne had with him suit
case in which were a few articles Of
clothing
The marshal believes he has seen the
clothing which was found in Winslow
last evening, before, and said it was
much like the description of the clothes
worn by the man Furhush. The collars
and handkerchiefs we're marked with
his name and everything indicates that
the clothing belongs to the man, but
where is he?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22
MEETING OF
LIBERTY CHORUS

At the meeting of the Liberty cho.
Il> held last Sunday evening at the
Cty Opera house it was decided &c
hold another rehearsal in two weeks
fht after communication with the
cIieCtor. Mr. Edwards, it was though,
heat TO nave the rehearsal held every
week until the time OF the fair. in
order that the members of the chorus
r1ay get into first class shane for
the day at the Central Maine fair
v hen tfey will make their FIRST ,n-
p.arance. The next rehearsal will he
fcid next Sunday evening at the
opera House at the usual time. and
'he director George Thornton Ed
wards will be present and direct the
chorus. There will he printed nanero
"A "h'ch all the songs will appear
ana they Will be distributed amone
lFe members and any who care to
have them free of charge. The songs
are familiar ones and any who have
a hnoWledSe OF music are invited to
pccome member of the chorus as =
great many are needed to make nm
;he chorus.
Inc members of the chorus were
gwen buttons which signify that tbev
arc members Of the Liberty Chorus
hich includes people from Oakland
FAIRFIELD. Sidney. Winslow and vari i.
Gus other towns in the vicinity of the
city. '''7
Al the meeting last Sunday even
'Hs the feature was the singing of La
Marsellaise by Miss Clair Grondin
VINO sang the song in French. Miss
trondln has kindly consented to sing
4, the next rehearsal Sunday even
ing, and has been asked to secure !.
chorus Of French speaking girls to
sing the number at the Central Maine
f1lr.
is hoped that all singers vii,
make a special effort to he present at
'Fs rehearsal and do their bit in
making the affair successful.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Washington. Aug. 21.-Congress is
prepared to turn its attention eX-
clusiveiy tomorrow to the man-pow-
er bill, extending the army draft age
limits to all Americans Is to 10 years
of age to provide the army counted
upon 20 defeat Germany another
year. Debate on the measure will be-
gin simultaneously tomorrow in the
Senate and House with passage ex-
pected III the House before adjourn
ment and by the Senate within a
few days.
Exclusive right Of way was given
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22
ROUNDING UP men
WITHOUT CLASSIFICATION
CARDS IN WATERvILLE

officials of the department OF Jus
tice were in Waterville Wednesday
for tFk purpose of rounding up
slackers. Under their direction the
local police force were directed 20
demand from every man. who ap-
peared within the draft age proof OF
possession Of a white classification
card, and if any were found with
out such to detain them until proof
was forthcoming.
About Is or 20 were unable TO pro-
duce cards and We're rounded up ana
questioned. As far as could be
learned they all were registered put
had neglected to carry the cards
They were released with the un-
derstanding that they will report
this morning to the local exemption
board and show their classification
cards.
This new ruling is to be strictly
inforced and every registered man Is
advised to carry his card on his per-
son at all times to avoid detention.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22
Weston 3. Smiley

Weston B, Smiley aged Is years. pass
ed away Wednesday afternoon after a
long illness at his home, ? Morrill, ave-
nue.. He was born in Gardiner but had
been a resident of this city for number
of years. Besides widow he is surviv-
ed b. two daughters, Mrs. Nobert
krutzky and Miss Abbie Smiley of this
city, and one son. Oscar NJ. Smiley of
Bath. The funeral services will be held
from his late home Friday morning AZ
1.S0 clock and will be conducted by
Rev. Frank l.. Phalen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Mr. and Mrs, Clifford Gorden and
family Of Haverhill Mass. were in the
city for the day Wednesday calling on
friends. Mr. Gorden was formerly OF
the Central Maine Power Co in this
city, and Miss Gorden. VINO was Miss
Rose Carr. was engaged as operator In
the local telephone exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lashus Of
Boston, who have been guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Parent, have re-
turned to their home They were ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. Parent
and son Dana, who will remain a
few days with them. The trip was
made By automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22
MANP0WER BILL TO HAVE FULL
RIGHT OF Way IN BOTH HOUSES
DEBATE ON BILL BEGINS TODAY

by the House today to the measure,
when it was reported by the military
committee with the amendment to
defer calling youths Of IS and J:
years Of age until all those 20 and
over are summoned.
Passage Of the bill by an over
whelming vote in both Houses wit:
the age limits of IS and 45 unchans-
ed is deemed certain in all quarters
The only serious controversies cS-
pected are over the Work or fight
amendment of the Senate military
committee and the House commit
tees smenGn4ent postponipg service
for boys Of IS and 19.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22
RECKLESS DRIVING
COSTS BEEBY $50

Il. Beeby of Boston, driver of a
ilHe roadster was before the Judge
Wednesday afternoon on the CHARGE ~
reckless driving. when he struck a tuo-
nurse team driven by Donald Mason.
ana threw one Of the horses into tba
d'tch. Wednesday morning. Beebv wa
represented by Carroll Perkins and ,bs
state by Judge Plumstead. The man
was fined $50 and casts and was relea.-
ed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Miss Helen Clafin. daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. T. Clafin of upper College
avenue. underwent an operation at the
Sisters hospital Wednesday morning for
APPENDICITIS. Late last evening she was
resting very comfortably.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Christian Fellowship Will he the
topic Of the evening meeting at the Bap-
tlst church Thursday. to be held at As
in the vestry. o. L. Dickinson. presi-
dent Of the mems Bible class. Will have
charge of the meeting
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

because OF the way the clocks have
set ahead in England it doesn't
se' dark there. even this late in the
"soh' until IL p N. and IN the
,so.'nern part Of the British Isles il l.
Midnight before it gets dark.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

The band concert held Wednesday
evening at the park was as usual we'll
attended. and patriotic and old Sc
icctions were rendered by the Water
vile Military band.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

A meeting of the Grand Lodge Of l.
o. o. F. will be held Wednesday. Aug.
Is, at Portland at 10 O'Clock. for the
purpose Of electing successor to the
late John +. Bunker as grand repre-
sentative
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

A baseball game was played recent
~ at Bridgeport, Conn, between a
nine made up OF sailors who came
from their sea base in submarines
and nine Of soldiers who came from
their camp in airplanes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Mrs Maude Ieavitt, who has been en-
'oNInc q week vacation from her du-
ties at the Emery Brown Co, resumed
her duties this week
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. f ]. Butler and Miss
Katherine and Mrs. Joseph Butler
and Miss Cecilia Forti,er of Skowhe-
gan composed an automobile party
which were IN the city Wednesday
calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Miss Emelienne Loubier has re-
sumed her duties at the Hathaway
shirt factory. after enjoying a three
weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Miss Georgia Gouin has gone to
Berlin. n. H, where she will remain
for several days with friends and
relatives
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Mrs Lee B Jones has returned 20 her
home on Boutel!e avenue after passing
A short time in Brunswick with friends
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Miss Christine Burrill. stenogra pter
At the American Clothing Co. is enjoy
inr vacation of two weeks. which she
will pass al Camp Benson and Bangor
With friends
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Mrs. Annie Nerrill, who has been en-
ioylng two weeks vacation at New
York and saratoga Springs, has return
ed 20 her home in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Mrs. laura Jones and Mrs Percy
Grant of Brooks have arrived in the city
and are visiting Mrs. Jones' daughter,
Miss Christine Jones. who is employed
at the canoe factory as steposrapher.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Miss Alberta Crummitt. who is sum
ner.nz At China lake. was in the city
for the dav Wednesday on business
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22
~ Want q POS;tiOs,'

You don't know this young woman, neither DO We,
but she has just bee, graduated from the
business college, sle has stencgraphy. typcwriting
and bookkeeping training. She is ready for work.
If she doesn't find place straight away she tells
about her qualifications il the 'PosiiicnJ Wanted"
department. She doesn't have to wait long for the
right made-to-ordcr job. Business training has
taught her to use the same method if she loses her
pocket book or wishes to find a desirable room,
Capable workers, Offering their services to busi-
men through the Journals columns ra-el, fail
to find the right opportunity.
In fact, not many business men would care 10 en-.
poy man or in a position calling for "tusi.
ness sense" if such applicant had net show1, rood
evidence of il by having advertised effectively
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

N-s }err:e LeaN!tt. Wfo has been Wis
ting - this c''r and fairfield for the
past few DAYS. has returned to her home
in Portland
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

City Clerk J. A. Latourneau ana
Joseph York are enjoying a flshins
trip at China lake.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Miss Regina Lachance has resumed
her duties a. the Emer. Brown store
after en- owing a two weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

J z Clark mas gone to Baltimore
where ne y II remain for several days
with frier-s and relatives
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

There vii he a meeting Of the Mer-
chants Bureau Al n clock Thursday
roTnng At the aliermen's rooms
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Mr and Mrs Charles Lawry have
gone 20 Lakeside, where they vii! pass
a few days with friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

harry Butterfield Of Portsmouth,
\. H.. was in the city for the d.v
Wednesday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Mr. and Mrs Scott Webb of Winthrop
were guests in the city for the day
Wednesday Of Mr. and Mrs Z E Har.
ris Of Temple street
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Miss Gladys Shorey. who is passing
two weeks at China Pond. was in the
c;ty for the day Wednesday calling on
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Miss Laura simpson has returned TO
her home in the city from Temple
Heights. where she has been the guest
o. friends
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

P. A. Powers of Lincoln arrived IN
the city Wednesday and will be guest
at the Crummitt cottage at China lake.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Merle Berry and Alfred Adams have
gone TO Boston. where they Will remain
for a few days with friends and reia-
tIves
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Mss Fior.rce pandiey ras returned
- Bangc- after a short stay in the city
win trends
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Miss Lucille Letourneau isc eniov-
ing vacation from her duties at the
Hathaway shirt factory.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Miss Marion Daggett is engaged as
cen!st at the Hanes theatre for an In
definite time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Cs ar Baker Of Gardiner was in the
city for the la" Wednesday on bust
mess
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Fred Pooler of Skowhegan was in
the city for the day Wednesday on
business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

with friends, has returned to her
home in Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22
z. A. Hartman passed the day
Wednesday at Phillips on business.

Mrs c. G. Hume OF North Arson was
a shopper in the city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

lrhr Nelson NJ A.2 4std vas a busl-
Vedresday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Miss Erma G Hadley has gone to Ma
chias. where she will visit friends and
relatives for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Victor Ardine of Boston has ar.
rived in the city and is passing a
few days with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Edward Gallant of the Z. s. \. has
arrived in the city and is visiting at The
home Of Mr. and Mrs. Peter BouGreau
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22

Miss Winnifred Gallant. who has
been in the city Tor 'he past week
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22
LOCAL NOTICE

Eggs At 12c a dozen. What? This
is what it costs when you use Eesnit
Guaranteed
D. II. MEADER.
Hallowell. Maine.
aug22d1t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22
-. .o-a F,REsToNE GREY IN.

NEW so~' onrds 81 each by parcel
post prepaid; i%S;a,efviIIe. essIs Name. Tel g
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-22
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