The evening news. (Roseburg, Douglas County, Or.) 1909-1920, December 21, 1917, Image 4

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Newspaper Page TextPOUR THE EVENING NEWS PREPAY, DECEMBER 31, 1017. Portrait of Yourself SIT "Thifl. of all years, is the year for jhotographs the gifts that eonvey the thought of friendship without Imposing an obligation. They are In harmony with present Ideas for they will help, without extravagance, to maintain our cheery Christmas customs. More than, ever they will be found in the Christmas morning package and for that friend of yours who Is sure to receive them, there can be no more fitting gift than a portrait. - Phone Us for Engagement Phone 33 V ClarKs'. S NOW! tudio Wa ... . . "fiif tap Ceylon or J GERMANS CUT HANDS OFF BELGIAN CHILDREN TACOMA, Wash. Dec. 21 "I want to tell the American people to look out for the nice-appearing Germans like myself In your country, for some of them are the worst devils this Bide of hell." ' This Is the message that has been sent to Americans by an officer of tho German army, who formerly resided fn Tjhleago. He sent it as he lay on his deathbed in France, a prisoner of the French. The message was deliv ered! hy Captain G. Mural Gordon, American aviator, at a Red Cross meeting here Saturday. . Speaking of German, atrocities which he claims to have- seen with Qrastmas Is Nearly Here! Only a short time left to select a few gifts for our loved ones. Make it a Jewelry Christmas for no other gift has the lasting quali ties, or would be more appreciated than jewelry." You bet mother would like a new clock for the mantle, and sister would "dance for joy" with, her new dainty wrist watch, and Bob sure he Would like a safety, razor, And what is easier than to call and select one from our stock. Quality guaranteed. BUBAR BROTHERS Jackson Street, Roseburg, Oregon Have You Milk Enough For . the holiday cooUh-g? ' , Don't borrow- don't scrimp; don't hesitate to call phone 186 It will bring you good fresh milk and cream, and bring it where you yant It, and when you want it. ROSEBURG SODA WORKS PROMPT DEUVERY THE CASH WE HAVE NO EQUAL! Wh i It c- " to supplying yur nome T"ith all the delicacies ot .he ?ason. Our stock y alwaya fresh and. complete In . lines. You will And here the choicest ot goofi -,nd the best of service. THE CASH STORE I R KING. Proprietor Roseburg, Oregon Rockers, I . .. f .Firing Be Watchful Quality in War - Times. ree 1 ea is Today as Always, The Best Quality andor the Least Money apan Full Weight his own eyes, Captain Gordon said "Near Mons I helped take 21 chil dren from a school building, all of whom had their right hands cut off at the wrist. They said one German held them over a desk, while another cut off their hands with his sword. "A few days later," he continued, !'I entered some trenches that had just been captured, and saw seven women with holes pierced through liHTwU hnvlngr heen literally crucified. At another time two American boys who( were fighting with the Frenchwvere captured by the Germans. They were fastened on sharp sticks and raised over the German trenches as a warning to Americans." CHRISTSIAs TURKEYS, - We will buy them and pay cash, live or dressed1. Roseburg Fruit Co. Phone 83. d24 v STORE Indian Blankets, FRIGHTFUL TRUTHS GERMAN OUTRAGES Christians Brutally Murdered Under Kaiser's "Military Necessity" Orders, THOUSANDS DEPORTED Young Girls Auctioned at $2.00 Each, Others Drowned, Bather Than Submit to Tortures Writes DiC Haggard. 1 The following is a graphic story of Germany's barbarous treatment of Armenians and Syrians, as told by Dr. Fred P. Haggard, secretary of the Amerioan commission for Armenian and Syrian relief. Armenia, under the kaiser's obedi ent ally, Turkey,' has suffered more rightfulness anu organized torture, justified under' the now historic ex cuse of "military necessity, tnan Belgium, Serbia or Poland. The 'distressed Inhabitants of Ar menia have reached) the lowest depth of misery, want and woe. One to two millions are now starving. . Many-of 'the latter have actually been reduced to the point of devour ing grass or locusts gathered in handfuls,j-aw and without even salt. Authentic" reports prove this to be absolutely true. "They catch stray dogs," cables one relief worker, "and like sav ages pounce upon dead animals, whose flesh they eat eagerly and without cooking.". But these are the more fortunate ones who have actually escaped from Turkey though they ndw face starva tion. The bones of thousands order ed deported from their homes now whiten the road3 of Asia Minor. The policy of "military necessity," devised to excuse the deportation of these thousands of Armenians and Syrians from their homes, has also been used to cloak murder and cruel ty undreamed. Almost on the Cay war was de clared notice was served on the civil ian population In countless cities throughout northeastern Turkey to get ready to move on. No distinc tlomwas made, often not more than a few hours' warning was given in which to pack up a few belongings; and the motely crowd of Armenians and Syrians would be started on' a journey which Je to death after hor rible suffering. The details of the indignities upon these people thus suddenly dragged from their homes can never be fully realized by those not actually in toucn with conditions. In general it was the women, chil dren and men beyond the age for military service who suffered this fate. 1 The men of military age, forced Into the Turkish army, had still other horrors reserved for them. In countless cases which are to day a matter of official report, Turk ish officials put In charge of such deported peoples lashed them on with whip and bayonet point. They were not permitted to stop for rest or foodl until they dropped dead by the wayside. AVhen the desert was reached, or some other desolate re glon, the order would be given, "Kill these Christian dogs!" and ten min utes later a bloody heap of bodies alone remained. An American now in this country. whose word cannot toe doubted, re ; ports having counted 10,000 corpses ', in one short walk from the city where he then lived. There was one exception the pretty young girls, whose lives were worse" fate than death in satisfying the lust of men whose hands were red with the blood of their people. The testimony of eye-witnesses proves that the rivers Tigris, Euphra tes, as well as countless smaller streams, were full of the bodies of young women who threw themselves Into the -waters-to die rather than suffer the fate of the Turkish harem. In the city of Marsovan and other places young and beautiful Armenian girls were sold for $2 to $4 each. Those of the deported who fell by the wayside, loo weak and heartsick to go further, were clubbed and goad ed until they dragged their bodies perhaps a few yards on. Then, when human nature could do no more, the officers cursed and killed them with a blow, or simply left them to die of starvation and disease. What the grown people suffered is beyond anything In human history, but the little children, with their weaker powers of endurance, natural ly had even more to bear. Their bodies line the roads of Asia Minor, unburied prey of beasts and birds. . That Germany stood silent, acquls cent. in the background, there is no posible question. The wires to Ber lin were open all the time these deportations were going on, and or ders were constantly being received and carried out by the Turkish offi cials. German officers were directing the mobilization and organization of the Turkish forces, andl were con stantly in touch with officials in Germany, and might have reported these horrible facts. , If Germany did not actually order the massacres at leas: sho knew what 3 happen'n,5 and made no move to stop them. Tr the Turkish plan ot putting an end to "The Armenian question" by putting an end to the Armenians, Germany showed herself in full sym pathy. , The fate of the Armenians who fell into the hands of the Kurds proved more ghastly, If that wero possible, but their sufferings were oC Ehorter duration. i The Kurds are the mountain dwell ers of Asia Minor, as savage a race as can be found anywhere. , From their mountain home they swept (town in bands to attack the defenseless Armenians deported to the plains below. Outright muvder seems to have been their aim, rather than bringing death to the Christians by lingering suffering. Outrage and brutality $ra& the rale. The old and sick, the little children, would he shot down or stabbed before the eyes of the others, their dead bodies looted of anything they might have man aged to carry with them, and then the remaining women were driven to the Kurdish villages. CLASSIFIED COLUMN FOR SALE At bargain, Studebaker car. good as new, or will trade for hogs. Box 656. , d3tp FOR SALE CHEAP Ford bug with special equipment. Inquire at Ford garage. tf FOR SALE 4 registered Berkshire weanling boars. Chas. Insley, Roseburg, Ore. d22p FOR SALE Household furniture, In good condition. Also some good dry wood. Phone 174. FOR SALE .Piano, oak case, up right; also 9x12 velvet rug. In quire at Spot Cash Basket Grocery. FdR SALE A No. 1 horse, 6 years old, weignt 170U, darn Drown coi or. Address G. W., News office. FOR SALE 225 feet second hand -inch water pipe. See J. A. Hewitt, Edenbower, Ore. d21 FOR SALE Good 4-galion Jersey ' cow, fresh soon. Easy milker. Very reasonable if sold now. Ring 31F12. TIRE FILLERS FOR SALE Com plete set for Ford car. Inquire at News office.. Does away with punctures. tf .'OR SALE A bargain in farm ma chinery, used one season; wagon and harness, etc. Robert Tjoms land, Edenbowei;. tf FOR SALE Large range, coal heat er, longue, round extension dining table, cedar chest, bed, linoleum. 507 N. Jackson street. FOR SALE Five tons baled) rye bay and a few tons of oat hay, also about one ton of small pota toes, good for cow feed. F. T. Wood, City, Box B22. d20p FOR SALE Improved farms from 5 to 200 acres, close to Roseburg, phone and rural route. Cash and terms. A 180 acre diversified farm, located In the beautiful Mendlclno county, Calif., for sale or trade. Merton Cox, 344 S. Jack son street, Roseburg, Ore. FOR SALE 1 Charter Oak range, hot water connections; 1 cheerful heater, new; 1 motor water wash er; 2 sanitary couches; 1 2-gal. ice cream freezer; 1 velvet couch; 1 kitchen table; 6 oak dining chairs; 6 oak rocking chairs; 1 maple book case; 2 parlor stands; . 4 dressers; 3 commodes; 2 good mattresses; 2 good springs; 1 White sewing machine. 427 E. Douglas street. ' FOR SALE Pretty gray mare, fat, tough, to ride or drive, easy keeper, 900 pounds, 8 ye'ars, har ness, light buggy having new rub ber tires, $75 for immediate sale. About 17 tiers dry oak wood at $2.75, ton baled vetch, oats hay $20, wheelbarrow. Charter oak range, portable chicken house and yards. Phone 166-R. 240 E. 1st avenue N. d26 WANTED. WANTED Good milch cow, large cow preferred. Phone 15F12. WANTED Wood cutters. All win ters' work. Phone 14F14. D. WANTED Laborers and teamsters by Warren Construction Co. camps at Rice Hill and Isadora. ' d22 WANTED Men to make hewed ties; 12c, 18c and 25c. Good tie maker can earn from $4.50 to $7.50 daily. See Brown Bros, at McCord place, Isadora. Pay any tin. e. Oregon Tie and Lumber Co. Etc. WANTED Postlon by a married man with 9 years experience as foreman on fruit ranch and gen eral farming. Address G. W., News office. TIMBER LAND WANTED In ex change for Roseburg property. Small house, 20 lots, bearing fruit, water, etc.-- Timber or ranch must he accessible. Or would accept small stock ranch. Address Own er, Drawer U. Roseburg. FOR RENT. FOR RENT Nicely furnished room, or suite of rooms. Inquire 131 Flint. FOR . RENT 6-room furnished house colse In. See G. W. Sloper 308 N. Jackson street. tf FOR RENT 9 rooms house on Par rott street. Suitable for roomini house or two families. Inquire 128 S. Flint street. FOR RENT 5-room. house, on pave ment; 'suit of nicely furnished housekeeping rooms; .also barn. Call 128 S. Flint. MISCELLANEOUS. LOST IPurse containing 2 keys and some silver. Finder leave at News office. Reward. BARGAINS Two small ranches for rent. 70-acre ranch for sale. C. Merrill, 504 MiU street. TO TRADE A team of mares, good wagon and harness for a good sec ond hand Ford. ,F. T. Wood, City, Box 522. d20p RURAL CREDIT FARM LOANS Plenty of money to loan on devel oped farms. Low rate of interest. 20 yr. loans on amortized plan. The only safe loan for the farmer. Write for our plan. See M. F. Rice, of Rice & Rice. SEVENTH YEAR. Elizabeth Eldridge Heinllne SCHOOL OF PIANO Subjects: Piano, Harmony and Theory. Normal Training for Teachers. Also Heinllne Musical Kindergarten. Booklet upon application. -423 Ella St. Phone 83-R MRS. F. D. OWEN Cut Flowers, Potted Plants, Funeral Designs, Wedding IJou auets, etc FOR SALE AT . "THE FERN" 111 Cass St. Roseburg, Ore. . PHONE 240 . Practical Horticulture, Vitlcul ture and Floriculture Work done. Landscape views and floral de signs correctly executed. Prun ing and vegetation forcing a spe cialty. Rates right and reason able. Address, Louis H. Bergold. Roseburg, Oregon. DR. K. L. MILLER Physician and Surgeon. Ground Floor Masonic Building, corner Cass and Main Sts. Phone 132. n House 53 Drs. Seely, Sether and , Stewart Physicians and Surgeons. Suite of offices rear of Douglas National Bank, ground1 floor. Phone 867 Roseburg - - Oregon DR. J. LANE CALLAWAY. Osteopathic Physician. Graduate of the American School of Osteopathy, Kirksvllle, Mo., under founder of the science, Dr. A. T. Still. Rooms 1-2-3 Bell Sisters Biclg. , Phone 874. DR.C. L. PEARSON DENTIST. Office Kohlhagen Hldg. DR. S. L. DeLAPP Osteopathic Physician & Surgeon i ,' Phones: 217-218 Perkins BIdg. Office 119 Res. 252-L Roseburg, Ore. "TfiSTPLYTER & PLYLER Licensed Chiropractic Physicians 222 W. Lane St, Roseburg, Ore. Consultation and Examination Free. Office Hours 9 to n. Chiropractic and Electrical . Treatments. Phone 152. B.W. STRONG THE FURNITURE MAN Winter Vegetables and Seasonable Fruit Phone us your needs, or ask for suggestions. We have a large, .fresh stock at your command. MRS. A. C. KIDD & SON Phone 238 ITS SOME CAR THE, "0-40" Mitchell Six LET US SHOW YOU ' J. F. Barker & Co. Roseburg Oregon A Man is What He Feeds On The housewife, looking to the family health, will buy . where she can get FRESH, CLEAN GROCERIES. Our Stock is Clean and Sanitraily Kept and all goods are of sonally ; looked after. rhoner" Walter Patterson, Prop. Join the Red Cross todajr while Humanity Needs do mercl ' f ul deeds. , Exclusive Line of Furs, Beautiful Dress Goods , Kimonas, Silk Hosiery Dainty Waists in a great variety and many other gifts that will bring pleasure toi the home. The spirit of giving" should carry with.it a useful and serviceable gift. You can find them here. , The Store cf Courtesy We Guarantee to Please You the best manufacture. ' Orders per For Your Holiday Buying Don't overlook our fine showing of use ful and serviceable merchandise. I. Abraham