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TIMovlfiil Society ,.u.tir AiirtH'"-"""- 8 Page Edition vou vni. ROSEBURG, BOUGLAS COUNTY,. OREGON, THURSDAY, KOVEMIIEK 20, 1017. No. 284 THE EVENING NEWS SECTION ONE THANKSGIVING BALL SPLENDID SUCCESS Happy Throng Attend Hop Room Adorned in Beauti-' f ul Patriotic Setting. EVERY MINUTE ENJOYED Grand March Ijed By Captain Luetic French, of Honor Guard, and Captain Fred Huynos, of the Home Guard. Gayety and a jolly spirit of Thanksgiving prevailed last evening at the armory when the Girls Nation al Honor Guard were sponsers for one of the most pleasurable social affairs that has been scheduled' in the annals of artistic events in this city. Upon entering the spacious armory one was greeted with an In spiring patriotic setting of unusual beauty, and throughout the even ng an intense feeling of Americanism was aparent upon the smiling faces of the happy ones. From every nook and corner were arrayed Old Glorys, arranged here and there with a Thanksgiving emblem and from the center of the ball room was sus pended an Immense round ball, repre senting the globe, which was com pletely besprinkled with miniature flags. Gracefully leading to the four corners of the hall trailing from the centerpiece were red, white and blue streamers. Fernery and greens from the woodlands were placed about to various nooks and the en tire setting was pronounced espe cially clever and altogether lovely. The dance loving people of Roseburg turned out in gala attire and many beautiful new gowns were worn dur ing the evening and to excellent har mony produced by Ott's six-piece or chestra the torpsichorian art was in dulged until the wee small hours, with every moment filled with pleas ure. Spectators thronged the gal leries and during the pleasant.hours derived! much enjoyment from the gayeties below. The cares and strife of the, great, outside world were completely for gotten for the time and the pleas ure seekers journeyed into a haven of gladness where only smiles and happiness were tolerated. One of the Impressive features of the evening was displayed In the grand march which was led by Cap tain Lucile French, of the Honor Guard, and Captain Fred Haynes, of the Home Guard and into this march was introduced several new and entertaining- steps and figures, and fol lowing this feature pretty programs were passed to the guests by Honor Guard girls. The first Schottische was featured by a solo which was rendered by Mrs. Robert Kidd and this proved most original and charming. To the soft strains of "The Long Long Trail," the beautiful schottische was danced and the exquisite contralto voice of Mrs. Kldd blending sweet ly, lent charm beyond expression. During the evening punch was dis pensed at a gaily decorated booth by a committee of Honor Guard girls and a floor committee including Mrs. Bert Fritch, Mrs. R. Catching, Mrs. H. C. Waddell, Margretta Merrill, Pearl Pearce, Helen Krohn and Vir ginia Riggs graciously attended the guests. Patronesses for the event were Mesdames Fred Schwartz, Rob ert Kldd, Roy Catching, Bert Fritch, C. W. Hughes, J. A. Buchanan, Geo. ,'E. Houck, Dean Bubar Geo. Quine, J. H. Booth and J. W. Perkins. When the soft strains of the Blue ' Bird waltz announced the moment of adjournment, reluctant were the step Deis to depart from the fairyland of gladness, but the Inevitable climax had arrived and the little sublime .city of happiness was deserted for the more serious outside world. The memories of the pleasurable evening will ever be warmly Inspiring upon the hearts of all in attendance and the Girls National Honor Guard of Roseburg were universally declared to be entertainers of splendid abil ity. The people of Roseburg co-operat ed with the Honor Guard girls in their usual worth while manner and their support was intensely appre ciated. After paying all expenses the remainder of the proceeds will be placed in the treasury of the Honor Guard and will be used as in the past , where needed for the good of hu inanity. PLAN OF MINUTE MEN SEATTLE, Nov. 27. The plan of the "minute men" to have a naval officer, acting as chief of police, di rect a campaign against vice and pro- Germanism in this city apparently reached an impasse today, when Mayor Hiram Gill 'declared he object ed to Lieutenant F. W. Becker, naval reserves, navy intelligence officer here, who Is said to have been the minute men's nominee for the place. .Lieutenant Becker, when a civilian was manager of the Seattle Water Front Employers association during a strike here some time ago, and Mayor Gill declared he was against his apopintment for this reason. RAFE DIXON PAINFULLY Uncle Rafe Dixon, the well known Dlxonville stock raiser, was pain fully injured this morning about 9 o'clock when a rope attached to a heavy timber caught the thumb of his right hand in such a manner that the member1 was almost severed be fore the horse on which Mr. Dixon was mounted could be stopped. Ac cording to information receives here today, Mr. Dixon was in the act of pulling logs from a creek near his home, on horse back, and in attach ing the rope to the pommel of the saddle his thumb became caught In the -coll 'With painful results. Dr. Miller dressed the unfortunate man's wounds and It is thought that the thumb can be saved. LOTHING SUPPLY When Buying New, Old Gar ments Must be Turned In. OTHER RESTRICTIONS Amount of Dross Goods Women May - Buy Stipulated by Government Schemes for Evasions That Are Practiced. BERNE, Switzerland, Oct. '28. (Correspondence of the Asosciated Press.) To conserve the diminish ing supply of clothing in Germany the German government has Impos ed regulations requiring that, for all articles of linen or personal wear to be purchased, three similar worn articles must be returned. This in creases the scope and rigor of the clothing cards introduced less than a year ago. The regulation applies to cotton MtoskiWgs, clones, collars, table linen and cloth materials for various household purposes. For every suit or overcoat too well worn or one In good condition must be surrendered. The only articles of ordinary wear or use that are exempted from cara regulations are wooden shoes and silk things. More than a year ago there waB much talk in Germany of reducing the consumption of cloth by induc ing patriotic minded women to re turn to the oldl but rasmonaDie tight skirt. The maximum quantity of material, in meters, which should be used for a dress was even stipu lated. The economy was not suc cessfully accomplished however, for the German women, though they shortened their skirts appreciably, wore them wide and full. Now therefore, there is pending a rigid sroecification ' limiting the number of yards of cloth which may be devoted to any garment of given proportions depending upon the size of the prospective wearer. Ana if the wearer needs linen and other garments than outer clothes, she must turn In three corresopndlng worn-out pieces of lingerie. The strict rules and regulations that are growing stricter each month have led naturally to an Increased amount of deception and countless attempts by those who possess stocks of clothing to evade the card sys tem by selling at abnormally high prices to those who cannot procure cards. The latest reports from Ber lin tell of the arrest of a woman who was found fo have concealed a stock of 1500 dozen pairs of stock ings. These she was peddling in lit tle cafes ana resorts wnere mere was a minimum danger or ner ais covery and at utterly disproportion ate prices. MEETINGS ARE HELD. MIbs Helen Cowglll, industrial club worker for the O. A. C, held meetings yesterday afternoon In tho Benson, Rose and Riverside schools. These meetings were for the pur pose of organizing the clubs for the year's work. It Is hoped that the work which the clubs carry on can be completed before the school year Is over instead of extending Into the summer months as heretofore. ALLIES WILL WARN OF Statement WHI Frobably be Issued to the Russian . People. THE POSITION CHANGING Struggle for Possession of Cnmbral Continues on Western Front . Crisis in Italy Thought To Be Past. (By Associated Press.) ASSOCIATED PRESS WAR LEAD'. Nov. 29. The allies diplomats in Petrograd, while not recognizing the Bolshevlki government, will ac knowledge receipt of proposals from leaders of the radical party. for an armistice conference next Sunday. These proposals, however, will be looked upon as thoso merely coming from individuals. Speaking, for England, Lord Robert Cecil declared that the allies are considering the is suance of a statement for the guid ance and warning of Russians, in forming them of the serious results likely to follow If a separate peace with Germany is concluded. At the western front British and German forces continue in a desper ate struggle on the Burlon-Fontaine Notre Dame line. The Britons are trying to advance and occupy Cain brai, while the Germans are con stantly counter attacking to prevent such a move. Positions are changing hands repeatedly in the fighting there. All efforts of Teutons to re gain Buiion wood have failed. In Italy the crisis is past, accord ing to Major General Maurice, of the British war office, as the Germans have not attempted any new attacks showing strength, and all of their latest efforts show lack of the vigor characterizing their earlier offensive. Arrives at Italian Front. ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS, Nov. 29. Brigadier General Scriven, of the U. S. army, has arirved at the front to study the situation, and1 will report his findings to his govern ment. .The general dined with the king on a recent day. It Is not be lieved that the Germans will be able a '- j THE 'FELLOW WHO In British Service When Taken Prisoner Eludes His Persurers. TRAVELS FOR 72 DAYS After Thrilling Experience Gets Buck to Friendly Lines Boys in Franco Enjoy Turkey lresi ilout Spends QuTet Day. (By Associated Press.) DONDON. Nov. 29. Lieutenant Patrick O'Hrlen, of Momence, ill and Sun Diego, Calif., the. : first American of -the Hritish flying corps to escape from Geriiiuuy lias- arrived In London. O'Brien eluded his cap tors by jumping from the window of of moving train, although he was wounded at the time. Fur duys the indomitable spirit of the Ameri can enabled him to escape detection, and on one occasion he narrowly es caped electrocution from contact with churged wires along the Holland frontier. After recovering from the shock he burrowed under the wires and continued his efforts to reach friendly lines. . O'Brien, who Is 27 years of age, Is anxious to be trans ferred to the United States , flying corps, but wants to return home nnd see his aged mother first. Hoys Enjoy Turkey. PARIS, Nov. 29. United States soldiers In France enjoyed! an old fashtohed and homelike Thanksgiv ing dinner today. Thousands of tur ltoys had beon provided, and each man was served an Individual por tion of from a pound and a quarter to a pound and a half. Forty-Pound Turkey. WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, Presi dent Wilson spent the day quietly. He attended union Thnnksgivlng services In the morning, then took a motor ride. The While House Thanksgiving dinnor was dhj'oyed'.'as (Continued nn parn (I.) lo cross the Piave river, as winter Is Interfering materially with their linos of communication In the roar, hindering the arrival of supplies. i - L COMMANDS NATIONAL LXY -Ki w i MfWSs.'Ji'vifl.'ri w -it- .m1 " 1 ' '..--'?.i-.:t-'"22 Rodents in the Trenches Are Worse Than Pestilential Germans. ALL SORTS OF DEVICES Ferrets Brought Over and Were of ;rait Help in Cleaning Out Pests Cuts Fulled to Do The Work. BEHIND Till!) BRITISH LINES (N FRANCE, Nov. 1. (Correspond once of the Associated Press.) There Is a certain brave battalion in the British army which is known throughout the length and breadth of the line as "The Ferrets." The nickname was given them first of nil because of their success In doallm: with the rat nuisance In their sec tion of the lino, and the soldier who had most to do with combntting the ruts Is known from Dunkirk to St. Queiitln as "O. C. Rats" the Initials being the regular British army abbreviation for "officer com mantling." The rats were probably worse in that battalion's sect ion of the line last winter than anywhere else in Flanders, and many were tho de vices tried against the little enemy. Traps of all kinds were tried, Ital devouring dogs wore brought up, but In vain. A cut with a tremendous -reputation in tho French villages was purchased and did well at first killing four rats In twenty-four hours and intimidating many oth ers. Thereupon the battalion made much of the victorious animal, to Its undoing, for it adapted Itself as u by instinct to the life of a rogl mental pet, that it, it ate as much as it could of the men's rations, toolt tho warmest corner available, and quit work. Finally tho battalion staff hold a "War council, 'ftfid' dispatched, one of Its number to London to bring buck thrCo or four good ferrets, Jn the trenches, the ferrets wero nn object of great Intorost. Private Thomas Merrylleld emerged from ob scurity and was assigned to take I ilBdiii ATTENTION TODAY charge of the newcomers. From that day forward he was known to tho army as O. C. Rats. He took his duties seriously, and immedi ately went Into action against the lit tle enemy that had been stealing food off the tables, running over of ficers' faces at night, chewing even the laces from men's boots. . , The ferrets and thel?"0. C." put up some great hunts. -There were moments of great exclte'ment when the rats bolted wholesale before the new attack and were clubbed to death In the trench by the enthusias tic men. There were also moments of breathless anxiety, when na of the precious ferrets emerged from a hole somewhere below the barbed wire and was reported steering for the the German trenches. One day Merrvfield won the ccraure of' the authorities and the enthusiastic ap proval and praise of his comrades by retrieving a lost ferret from No Man's Land In daylight and under lire. ; , Little by little the art.of rat hunt ing was learned by the , whole bat talion. Men became .wise.( in ferret lore, 'Cunning in interpreting tho noises of an underground struggle between the antagonists;. The rats have ever since given that section of the battle zone a wide berth and the fame of the winter's succesful anti- rut offonslvo is known to all tho army. " . 10 Subjects JAre Charged With Knowing All Provisions and Regulations "MAKE NO MISTAKES' Failure To Comply With Imws to Be Oonsldoiwd a Mlsdmeanor Pim ishuble by Imprisonment- JV11 livemptiouallovokedi..,., WASHINGTON, Nov. 28. All per sons subject to the selective military service law, ProvoBt Marshal General Crowder announced today, are charg ed with knowing the law and accom panying regulations, and failure to comply with them will be considered r. misdemeanor, punishable by im prisonment. Failure also may cause Immediate induction into military service end will operate as a waiver of any right or privilege which might otherwise have been claimed. General Crowder pointed out that all previous exemptions are revoked under a section of the regulations which reads; All exemptions land discharges inado prior lo noon on December IB, and all certificates In evidence thore- oi are hereby revoked, from and after noon on December 15, and all such certificates thorotofore Issued shu.ll have no further validity. In any case of doforred classlll- catlon made' under those rules and regulations' the secretary of war may order such deferred classlticatlon and any certificate IsBtied In evi dence thereof, to bo revoked am rescinded and tho registrant to be transferred to any less deferred class deRlKiiatedi by tho secretary except only as to such registrants as nave been placed In class five on account of legal exemption." On lis part the local board Is to do everything possible to acquaint reg istrants with their order of liability. It Is absolutely necessary that each registrant shall know his order num ber. The board Is to mail to regis trunts notices of its actions con corning them' and of any duties that they aro required to perrorni ana notice of Its disposition of the claims of other poisons rogurdlng regis trants shall be mailed to the regis Hants and the other persons as well. Jack Dawson, our former well known poultry dealer, came In from Roseburg tho other day, and with his wife and daughter, a small son and Fred, he Is epondlng some time looking over the field with the Idea of re-locating, says the Corvallis Ga zette. Jack went to California when ho left hero about five or Blx years ago, finally got back to Roseburg. in the heart of the turkey district, stay ed thoro delightfully for soveral year nnd now looks to Corvallis again. If ho finds what) he is looking for, Jack will be with us again Indefinite ly. He Is a "good scout" as a chicken and turkey man. and old friends will bo glad to have him and his family in Corvallis again. Germans Raid Trench on Western Front and Take "Liberty Boys" - EXPECTED TO BE SHOT "Good Nutured Smiles Radiating From Blue Eyes Surprise the ' Enemy" Asked Why " ' ,,,U. S..at War. .' '' ,;' BERLIN, Sunday, Nov. 25. Via London, Nov. 28. A report receiv ed from the Western front describing the American troops In action says: "Independent American units have been thrown Into the trench line. The felt hat has given way to the English-fashioned- steel helmet and the whistling and bursting of shells have become familiar sounds to American ears. , , . .. ' "For the first time since they have been participating bis. independent contingents, the Americans have tasted - the real hand scuffle. But this time the shells did not merely fly over their heads but into the very trenches they had selected and presently,1 with an Infernal noise, these trenches which the young, sol diers believed to be a firm protec tion began to quake and burst. "And' hard on the heels of this a firm attack by our onrushing Ba varian reserves forced the way into the American trenches and musket shots and bursting hand grenades re lieved the artillery firing. "Our opponents made a most de termined defense and desperate hand to hand fighting set in. But butts of guns, fists and hand grenades were freely brought Into play and many men fell to the ground before the rest gave up resistance and surrend ered!. After a bare hour the Ger man storming troops were back in their, own :tre.nctiea,.1wlt,h - booty, and. prisoners, " "There they stood before us, these young men from the land of liberty. They were sturdy and sportsmanlike In build. Good natured smiles radi ated from their blue eyes and they were quite surprised that we did not propose to shoot thein down as they had been led In the French' training camp to believe we would do. "They know no real reply to our query 'why does the United States carry on war against Germany?' The sinking of American ships by U-boatB which was the favorable pretext, Bounds a trifle Btale. One. prisoner expressed the opinion that we had treated Belgium rather badly. An other asserted that it was Lafayette who brought America French aid in the wail of independence and be cause of this the United States would now stand by France." hi P. D. Plnkerson, who was recently convicted In Judge Riddle's court of bootlegging and placed in the county jail in default of bondB, late yester day afternoon made arrangements for his release pending the hearing of his appeal which is to be taken in the circuit court. Plnkerson was given the heaviest sentence ever meted out to booze traffickers In the history of the dry regime in thlB city. Judge Riddle, holding that the accused was guilty of wholesale violation of the prohi bition laws and levied a fine of $400 and 00 days in jail. Plnkerson left last night for Port land! and will remain there until his case comeB up for re-trlal probably in the February term of court, JOE KELLEY BOOKED SLACKER STILL HELD Joe Kelly, the I. W. W. who was picked up by Special Officer James Mahoney, of the; Southern Pacific Co.. and Night Patrolman Grant Wilcox, and taken into custody charg ed with being a "slacker" still lan guishes In tho county Jail. No word has yot been received from the Minot, North Dakota, draft board', where Kelly claims to have registered under tno name of Maurice Brown, and the man will In all probability be turned over to tho federal authorities, where his case will be Investigated. The local authorities are of the opinion that Kelly may be wanted for a more serious crime and as a consequence his flngor prints were taken and sent to various police headquarters with a view of establishing his criminal record providing the agita tor has been In trouble before.