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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-17
TROOPS NOT EAGER TO FIGHT

lhOOfo NOI EAGEK III FIIHl
At first the troops would not believe
in the possibility of an offensive, as
they had seen no preparations for it.
But gradually they brought themselves
to face the severe fighting that lay be-
fore them.
After several days artillery prepara-
| ton the French attacked early on April
16 between Vailly and Brimont to the
northwest Of Rheims. They broke
4 through at various points on the
Chemin des Danes and forced us to
withdraw with heavy losses from the
Vailly salient to the heights of the
| Chemin des Danes. Further to the east
the French chung firmly to the ridge
that to the north falls sharply into the
Ailette valley.
Between the Winterberg and the
Aisne the French pressed forward
with tanks to the outskirts of Juvin-
| court but were held up by a counter
attack division. Due east of the Aisne
our troops held their ground. To-
wards Brimont another break through
was made, but was neutralized by a
push on the part Of our counter attack
forces. on April II and Is the enemy
renewed the assault, but was unable to
gain any advantage.
Meanwhile offensives in Champagne
had also been opened, directed against
the heights of Monronvilliers. One di-
vision gave way, and we lost the
heights which formed a key position.
| When the French attempted to descend
the northern slope they were exposed
I 10 our artillery IRE, Which moved them
down and brought them to standstill.
HE INQUIRIES INTO A FAILURE
| Our counter attack divisions, as l
subsequently ascertained in personal
conversation with the regimental com
manders. were thrown in too hastily,
so that on the 18th we failed to capture
the heights
| The loss of them was a severe blow,
as they afforded a view. to the north,
rlsht over the whole country; but we
The crisis of the April battle had been
survived.
In THESE pattles the French infantry
mad attacked In close formation, and
its losses mad been appalling.
Both on the Alsne and in Champagne
deherai NiVeie again attempted to
score victory. BY this time our line
was once more re-establshed and con-
solIdated, SO that on both the fields of
TINS great dual battle the new offensive
came to GRIEF with heavy loss.
Inc ith Of May saw fierce fighting
all along the front. after which the at
tack on the Aisne died out and sub
sequent 10 the 9Th 1t flickered down
IN Campagne also, though here it
plazed UP again on the goth
Inc french offensive had collapsed
with terrible loss of life. and although
france was Obliged to celebrate it as
a Victory 1t caused great depression
that the attack had failed with losses
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-17

to fulfill his promise to President Cleve-
land 10 protect the gold held in the
United states treasury for at least six
months. He fulfilled the promise but he
could not have done that had he not
teen master OF exchange. both foreign
md domestic.
Today the ablest men of the business
iner unite in saying that from the bust
ness and commercial point of view there
is no issue of greater Importance to the
United States than that which the stabil-
:zing of foreign exchange rates repre-
sonts. The public does not realize how
much consideration government officers
at Washington are giving TO this ques-
ton. 1t is believed to be properly a
subject well worthy OF government con-
sideration since II there can be an i'm
provement followed by a sterilization of
exchange then there can be more easily
esta blished permanent welfare in Euro
pean nations and that win read beneficial
to the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-17
HOW CON STERILIZATION BE

1t is not a question of the Importance
OF stabilizing foreign exchange as is the
problem which will show, II solved, how
this sterilization can be secured. There
are many men of many Kinds. all of them
qualified to make suggestions. Senator
Edge OF New Jersey has done that in
the form of a bill Mr.. Redfeld, who
had just retired from the cabinet, where
he served from the beginning of Presi-
dent Wilson's first administration as sec
rotary Of the department OF commerce.
has spoken in favor or plan which is
somewhat different from that of the New
Jersey senator,
After the return of Henry p. Dawson
from Europe. where he was actively en-
ployed as the head of the Red Cross or
sanitation while the war was in pro-
gress he spoke to his friends of ten
tative plan which he had prepared where
by there could be secured within reas-
enable time a return of normal foreign
exchange rates.
Senator Robert L. Owen within a few
days has stated that in his opinion the
only way to balance or stAbilize foreign
exchange is for the American investing
public to buy European securities of
demonstrated safety and value. Senator
owen is convinced that Europe is solvent,
both financially and in productive power,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-17

British attacks in Flanders in 1917, in
the attempt to break the grip of Ger
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-04-11
ROY C. MARKEE DIES AT
PULLMAN, OF APPENDICITIS


Roy G. Markee. popular Portland
man who served in France as the band
leader of the Goth artillery. from
which he was discharged about a
month ago, died Wednesday at Pull
man, Wash. after an operation for
acute appendicitis. His wife. father
and mother were at his bedside.
Although he is not personally known
in Athena. his wife. formerly Lucille
Kemp. is an Athena girl, having been
born in this city. where she grew to
early girlhood, and has host of
friends who sympathize deeply with
her in the loss of her husband.
Mr. Markee arrived home from
France, where he spent six months,
just day or two after the biith Of
their little daughter. born March g.
He had spent the past month at Pull
man ard Cotton. where His wife's pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. l. M. Kemp, re-
side and was preparing to remove his
family to Portland, where he was
prominent in musical circles. being
leader of the Portland Elks band be-
fore enlisting in the service. The
body was taken to Portland. yesterday
for burial.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-04-11
CHANGE IN PLAN
TO ISSUE BONDS

Because the road bonds voted by the
people of Umatilla county are to be
sold in serial bonds and the county
road bonding law in force in the state
was evidently written to apply to the
sale Of bonds to be retired by the
sinking fund process. complication
has arisen in connection with the sale
of the eounty's 81, ,05O.0 bond issue.
says the East Oregonian.
The situation is explained by mem
bers of the county court and by Raley
Il Raley who have served as legal ad-
visers to the court on the bond subject,
is that Boston attorneys who have in
yestigated the matter say the statute
flnder which bonds were authorized
makes no provision for the retirement
of bonds until after the third year. So
if 10 year serial bonds are sold there
may arise question as to the retire
ment of bonds during the first three
years. 1t is stated that other Oregon
counties having sold road bonds have
not used the serial plan SO this feature
of the law has not yet been determined
by the courts.
To meet this possible contingency it
is now planned to sell bonds amount
ing to $735, 900, all maturing after the
third year. for early use on road work
and to later on as required. issue war
rants in lieu of the first three series.
This plan. it is stated, will meet this
part of the difficulty and do SO without
costing the county any additional in
terest expense. $40
In selling $735. 900 in bonds at one
time. April ~ is the date set. the
county court must reverse its an
nounced policy not to sell bonds in ex-
cess of its immediate needs to the ex-
tent of $4,000.
1t was stated by County Judge Marsh
that contracts already made or to be
made in the very near future will take
over $525. QUO of the s735. 100 and that
additional contracts to be made before
many months will absorb the remain
der. 1t was also stated by Judge
Marsh that until the bond money is
needed for road payments it will be
distributed among the various banks
Of Umatilla county, in proportion to
their strength and that rate of four
per cent will be paid by the banks to
rate is lower than the rate the bonds
will carry. However, saving in
interest charges will be made through
deferring the issue of warrants for the
first $sl5. 900 until needed. so that the
final result of the whole thing will be
that the county will be slight gamer
rather than a loser through the shift in
plans, SO it is estimated by members
of the court.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-04-11
NEXT WEDNESDAY
! IS CLEANUP DAY

BN proclamation, the mayor Of
Athena has set aside next Wednesday.
April 18th. for cleaning up the city of
all debris and refuse. On that day.
property owners and citizens will clean
up their premises and portions of ad-
jacent streets and alleys.
y Other towns in the county have also
set aside cleanup days, and a general
and commendable wave of cleanliness
and better sanitary conditions prevails
in all sections.
1t is evidently felt that merely a
cleaning up Of odoriferous refuse will
not suffice in Athena. for the proclaim
alton admonishes against future use of
streets and alleys for this purpose.
Doubtless each residence district
will organize for concerted action,
whereby tine best results will obtain.
The mayors proclamation follows:
Whereas, the Common Council of
the City of Athena has deemed it fit
and proper that certain time be des-
ignated when the people Of the city Of
Athena shall devote a portion Of their
time to cleaning UP their premises and
the streets and alleys adjoining and
adjacent thereto,
"Now, therefore, |. Homer l. Watts,
Mayor of the City of Athena. do here
by name. designate and set apart,
Wednesday afternoon Of April .sls.
1919, as Clean Up Day. And ur-
gently insist and request that all per-
sons residing within the corporate
limits of the said City of Athena, rest
from their usual avocations on the
afternoon Of April the Is, and devote
their entire tine and attention to
cleaning up their premises and the
streets and alleys adjoining and ad-
jacent thereto.
"And. further, advise and admon-
ish all persons keeping stock of any
kind within the corporate limits of the
, said City Of Athena, that they shall
not pile manure and refuse matter Of
any Objectionable nature in the streets
or alleys Of the said City of Athena
hereafter, but must take care and re
move the same in manner that will
not interfere with or impose upon ths
general public,
"Homer |. Watts, Mayor"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-04-11
A BIG CROWD GREETED
THE WAR TROPHY TRAIN

When the War Tronbv train = anna n
A+.oa. r,,saa,, .e.s.,
A e'u's nool, a. leass
Soo people were at the o.-W. X. q N.
station to greet it. The crowd surgedI
through the baggage car in which were
arronoed Tho smaller ort;clos 90 ,uo,
- w
parapnernalla' anu aiong .ne s'ues OF
.he i,a. ears Wnich ca,Ileu the zap
.ureo nun artiiery' sheils' etc.
a ringing patriotic ADDRESS was
tnaue w Ir'vate Dates' OF !ne sotn
u a. =. ne related ihciaents OF the
war winch prougnt tears TO tne eyes OF
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-04-11
The Rock of The Marne.

II dor't expect to leave here before
Lext October or November" writes
John Wall. from Neiderwendig. Ger
many. to his mother here. "By the
time get back to Athena. the people
will have forgotten there has been a
war; and when l say have just re.
tur.,ed from the war they vii probably
say: What WARP | left New York
year ago the 2Sth of March, and
landed in Brest on the 18th of April, so
can soon wear two gold service chew
rons. You asked how l got in the
Regulars. Well, it was merely luck.
And | certainly am glad that | am,
even if | do have to stay over here
longer. If any one asks you what |
belong to, tell them The Rock of The
Marne.' / will send you the complete
history and story of the 3sth and the
( part we took in the war" John sends
also a copy of paper, "The Watch on
The Rhine" published by the Third
Division. at Andernacb, Germany
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-04-11
Ed. Figures on Furlough.

In letter from Corp. Ed. Sebasky,
!4SF. A.. this week, he sends a num-
ber of photographs, depicting most
graphically scenes Of the war and of
the part of Germany where tney are
quartered. He says; II figure on
getting furiough for France next
week. Harry Keller and ! are going
together to Castillon. where we were
billeted before we went to the front
The folks there have been Writing to
us to come and visit them SO we are
going. We get l4-day furlough, and
will be able to have good time. This
country has not look-in with France.
Last Sunday we were inspected by
General Pershing, near Coblenz.
Windy Geo. Winship) was some
sick boy for awhile. came near kicking
over. but pulled through. ! am feel
ing fne-fgure on taking on some
feeds when | get home--sure getting
tired of this army chuck.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-04-11
Weston Pioneer Passes.

j. S. Harris, well known in this city
and at Weston, where he has resided
for many years, died Sunday at College
Place. sanitarium, aged II years. Mr..
Harris had been in declining health
for some time. and recently went to
the sanitarium for treatment. Mr..
Harris was born in Missouri and came
to this county from Californis, about
sF years ago. He leaves one son,
E. S. Harris, of bingham, Montana.
His wife. sister of Mrs. L. P. Will
mot of this city, died last fall. Inter
ment was made in the Weston CEN.
etery. Wednesday, funeral services
being conducted by Rev. Powell of the
Weston Methodist church.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-04-11
DR.. Bishop. Hunorist.

Under the auspices of the Athena
High school, DR.. Arthur F. Bishop.
humorist. comes to the Auditorium on
the evening of April ~. DR.. Bishops
subject for that night will be: "The
Georgia Negro as | Have Known Him."
DR.. Bihop is credited by the press as
beinstsn interesting entertainer, as
lecturer and huslorist. As he comes
to the city highly Recommended, it is
certain that he will be greeted by a
large audience at~the auditorium, es.
pecially as the High school has been
instrumental in securing his appear
ance here.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-04-11
Knights of Pythias,.

Pendlston will be hosts to Knights
of Pythias from the six towns in the
Umatilla County district Saturday.
April 10. The occasion will be the
annual district convention for the con-
carring Of ranks upon the various de-
'a~ reports the East Oregon
itioi. between the degree
a trophy will occupy the
40 he convention and a
Neeches, will fol
ellor, and other
Asa,cted to, 30 pres
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-04-11
Hope to Return ByJuly 4,

Harry Keller, in writing a st. Pat
rick's Day letter to his mother. Mrs.
D. B. Banister, from Hohr. Germany.
says things are looking better overv
day for their return to the States. and
that thew now have all service records
checked up, for immediate discharge
when they do get home. ''There is no
chance for Easter. now." says Harry.
"but am pretty sure we can make it
by the ath of July. John Wall and { Il
the Athena boys are fine." Both Har-
ry and Ed. Sebasky say George Win
ship is on his way to the States. but
in his latest letter he states he is in
the southsof France, recuperating from
his recent critical illness.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-04-11
Would Have White. Horses

The AL Kader Temple committee,
organized for the purpose Of bringing
to Portland the Imperial C6unsil ses
sion. Mystic Shriners. for 1920. is en-
deavoring to locate sufficient number
Of white horses ti-;oughuut the state
to mount the patrol Of the Imperial
Potentate on that occasion. For this
vicinity. F. S. lie Grow has been asked
to ascertain the number that may be
secured here, and be will be thankful
for sny information given him.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-04-11
!. Burglarized.

WASH, Union. states
v;ng the night. bur-
four of the business
own, in which Fred
neral store was en-
ehe p-.glsrs finding no cash.
q on the safe door" says the
.amont paper. informed them how
to open it. and on looking over the
papers they found nothing they could
Another store entered was the
y. W. Hollis general merchandise
store. s
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-04-11

II is dull day In the avlation world
when the altitude record is not bro
ken.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-04-11

March 81 or yS,49I.oU IN recelpts from
motor vehicle and chauffeur registra-
tions over the corresponding three
months of 1918. License fees derived
from registration of motor vehicles
FOR the three months ending March 81
reached the substantial total of $435,-
1880.
There are at the present time 205
paroled convicts from the state peni-
tentiary who are working steadily and
reporting each month to the prison
officials, according to the report of
Joe Keller, state parole officer.
A well-defined movement for COM
mission government for Salem is now
under way and may result in special
city election in conjunction with the
special state election on June to de-
eide whether the capital city will for
sake the aldermanic form for the COM
mission plan.
A number Of cases Of violent sick
ness have occurred at Philomath re-
Gently, most generally among the chill
dren, the cause of which has been
traced to the eating of cheese. Con-
siderable uneasiness has been felt and
samples of the cheese sent to the state
board for examination.
Out of approximately 1000 slogans
submitted for the Victory Rose Festi-
val at Portland, June IL, IL and 13,
Victory Crowned, Rose Renowned,
Portland" was selected as the official
slogan. This slogan was submitted
by Lillian M. Hackleman and Dawn
Sutherlin-Kinney, both of Portland
Renewal of 800 insurance company
licenses and 5000 agents licenses dur
ing the month of March set record
in the office of Insurance Commission
er Wells, which is expected to stand
for some time to come. Receipts of
the department for the month were
$179,OO0, as against $4,000 for the
preceding month. n
During the past week the state in
dustrial accident commission received
reports of 468 accidents, of which five
were fatal, as follows: Joe Salovich,
Clatsop county, logging; F. w. Gill
han, Portland, steel worker; William
Graves, Portland, steel worker; James
Manley, Portland, steel worker; R. R.
Tracy, Turner, linenan.
Temporary organization of the Ore
gon,. State Association of Farm Loan
associations was effected at meeting
of two score of farmers from differ
ent parts Of the state at Eugene. 1t
is the intention of those interested in
the movement to make 1t permanent
organization and to hold regular meet
ings at regular intervals.
An increase in prices for raw salm-
on in the Columbia river district dur
ing the season which opens on May 1
is asked by the fishermen. The Co
lumbia River Fishermen's Protective
union has set the price for chinooks
at 12k cents per pound, an advance
of ~ cents over last season. The
rate for bluebacks, white sturgeon and
steelheads was set at 10 cents
pound, while the price for graylings
and green sturgeon was fixed at 7
cents a pound.
Now that the war is over you may
take the old-time chances of swallow.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-04-11

From all accounts, Archangel does
not seem to be a heavenly sort Of
place.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-04-11

Now that the war is over you may
take the old-tlme chances of swallow
Ing prune pit without being unpa,
triotic.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-04-11
Advertising

The athena Press circulates in the
homes Of readers who reside in the
heart of the Great Umatilla Wheat
Belt, and they have money to spend
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-04-11
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-10
The Southern Negro Speaks for Himself

story frequently always repetition and
of the north should welcome; the Of the demagoguery that
friendship while effect
the most that extermnae the itself
The south and indeed the of the south getting
and extending polite that leaders the north
home and mind their own
Incident which the black
OF the well be called issued conference
ders n Carolina.
They declare that the chief the negrs happiness and
is the
the o the The me
A large majority Of the have troubles If the
will only let them alone they fair work
their desinies
There wa a ime when the so ready o
adequate educational advantages the There
the had hope One planning
SIOOOOO for the alone another
where buildings $1,000
to $4,000 Well trained being
poyed o better o the rural schools
With such educational conditions
incendary articles false charges and the continual haping
Of the
really wishes help he should the
is a max
that would change the whole thought about racial relationships
These wisely condemn all advocacy of social equality
doing nothing but harm the by prejudice
him.
SUCH especially this when the
- southern the north political
few perhaps for social has produced such social and industrial
people question that
generally
better suited that The south understands
all due in
il be admitted that esouth
be them fully nteligenly and alphabetically
Indeed there evidences
intelligence that comes well nigh equng not exceeding that OF
northern politicians handling of the
republican national chairman with whom southern
has become something of n incongruous hobby.
And be that the Admore Okla. joined the
whites in their Sen Jim Reed there up
prejudice the League of Nations
The the
ntermeddng
by mindng everybOdy business except his
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-10
TINE TO PLANT A TREE.

Late autumn. just before the heavy frosts come.
the best time for transplanting trees For this
reason MAN, -ustodans Of public parks or memor-
iaI groves are bestirrine themselves just now. But
there is no reason why this tree planting should be
confined 90 committees and civic authorities. The
private individual who wants to do something for
his own pleasure and for The benefit OF c-miug
generations should send TO the nurseryman Or so to
the woods and get a tree or two 10 set out in the
yard.
For amateur planting the tree OF one 70 two
inches i'm diameter is best. large clump Of earth
should be taken up with the tree. The lower
branches should Doe pruned away $50 as 90 balance
as nearly as possible top and root area. The tree
should be transported carefully SO that the earth
may be shaken from the roots as little possible
The excavation for replantns should be generous.
and the tree should be carefully watched water
cd. The watering should be continued through
the nrst summer also rs the trsnsplanted tree is
invalid recovering from surgical operation. and
not quite strong enough 10 set along without a
carefully administered liquid diet.
Mere beautifyfne Of has property the smallest
reward which transpanIed tree gives 10 its
er u gives him healthy interest stirs his
iosity ii takes his mind away from business cares
out into the world ~ growing thines-and r re
once gets out there he VIII never come an the way
back IL viii SIR his imagination 20 dreams q those.
who. when he gone viii s!t in the shade Of that
tree and bless him for