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EElING HE I This Papei Has Enlisted j THE 'WEATHER With the Government in ; the Cause of America for j the Period of the War vou rx. Desperate Conflict Raging on Plateau Just Southwest City of Soissons. CAVALRY GET IN ACTION ltnpld Work of Americans ioiis Gup in llun Linos Thousands Aro Takou Prisoners by The. Allies. (By Associated Press.) Willi the U. S. Army, July 1. At two o'clock this afternoon the bai lie along the counter oll'n.isho trout v i.n growing; desperately fiirhi'is. The German reserves are rapidly coming up and going: Into action in an ut tempt to overwhelm the American units engaged. Tills Halting is on the plateuu southwest of Soissons, and Germans are attempting; to hold at all costs this very Important posi tion. ..Tho enemy is strongly en trenched at Soissons, which Is u dis tributing center for Ills lines. Strate glcally it Is Important, situated on tho Aisno river at tho junction with another stronm, und is a towil ol llhout 13,000 poptdntlon. RAILWAY COMMUNICATION CUT. London, July II). Tho main high way from Soissons to Chateau-Thierry Is now dominated by the lire of the allies loft wing, and tho railway from Soissons to Villors-VCMcrets luis been cut, which will handicap tlt uermans In the handling of supplies. United States cavalry has advanced through the gaps in the lines of re treating Huns and established their tpiurtors in villages further ahead. Military critics in close touch with the situation aro ontlliislastic over tho success of tho allied offensive, and allege that General Foch has compelled tho Germans to use their reserves at the point anil time he se lected. Thoso German divisions which crossed the Marne river last Monday, when they started their of fensive, are now facing a crisis, nnd tho question now confronting Gen eral Ludendorf, commanding the Huns, is the means for saving his entrapped men from being compelled to suiTcndcr. With the French guiis commanding tho river crossings, nnd tlie Amcricuns pushing German lines fin (her biwk north of tho stream, so that little or no aid ram be extend ed the divisions endnngored, the prospect is gloomy enough for the en emy. KEEPING 'EM ON THE MOVE. With the American Forces, July 10. Reports at one o'clock this aft ernoon show that the Americans nnd French forces are continuing to ad vance. Tho Yanks kept the weary Huns stirred up all night and drove the sleepy enemy out of several towns in the meantime, while tills morning they are as active as ever nucLinir fOrlil nn ahead, airoar- entiy tireless and jnst as full of fight and vigor as wnen iney suinw KA ,n,mnl lforlln. DurllUT tllO night German reinforcements arriv- ed from the norm, ana amiougn mr CHinuuimoriniia nviiected a counter -.. Blu MM l.IU1.riHl for it. till'. Huns failed to start anything in that line lip to tins Hour, out are suit imi Yankee troops continue to hold the plateau southwest of Soissons, where the Germaus made their ilrst organized counter nttaclt yesieroay. As soon as the American hciiiy artll wm intn act inn the nttack broke " j - - vicrhtlntr Mt. thin time was one of the most intense struggles of the offensive and tno liattie ragen annum K nKlntlvia fnr- Rnme hour, the Germans falling bnck to the cover of the town to escnH tho rain of lire from the Yankee guns. Tho battle occurred southwest of Soissons. ..The town of Vierzy was captured from the Germans late yesterday after- nnnn Thla In six miles SOUtll of finiaonns. Tmnortant nosltlons in towns both north nnd south of Vicrzy were also captured oy me nmcriuaiin dwuim rvivivnrcn ATTACK. On tho French Front, July 10. When the entente allies airacK on u, hezan yesterday morning, a immifA lira nreceded the in fantry waves, but the movement of the troops were further concerned nj a terrific storm. The Germans had .hnitsp frrtm the hflrrrure and the storm In their dugouts, and the HUN RESERVES NOW Americans swept in among thorn be. fore they were really awuro of real danger. Hand grenades and bayo nets, were iisedyiKn the duni founded Huns before they had time to turn around, and the panic that was start ed early in the battle spread up anil down the lines for miles, resulting in retreat at most points. Tlioty. few units which tried to put up i. fight were soon sluittered and joined in (lie rush to escape American .ven geance that was being dealt out so liberally and impartially. Many pris oners continue to come in from tin front. . REHKRVKS FAIL OF PUKP0SI3. Paris, July 19. Since the offen sive was undertaken yesterday morn ing the allies have captured over one hundred pieces of artillery. Mont vlsin, between Khelms and tlte Marne river, lias been recaptured by the French, who liave made marked headway in both Roy and Courto wootls, where they took several- Ger man cannon and 400 prisoners. Al though the Germans feverlshl) brought up reserves - last night, throwing reinforcements agulnst tlu nllics this morning, their eil'orts tc stem the advancing tide of Franco Americans were in vain. Many pris oners have already been taken by tlu French awl United States troops thin morning, who are making material j advance along tho entire Hue. The! buttle continues with great violence j on the front extending practically all ! tho way from tho Atone river to the Marne river. I EJKOT KNKMY. Paris, July 10.--By vigorous at tacks south of tho Maine river French troops ejected the enemy from tho outskirts of OeulUy. The Italians, fighting between Rheims and the Marno, forced the Gorman from Moulin Rardro and occupied , the place. j HUN RAIDS REPUIjSED. Loudon, July 10 Gorman raids at Villers-Rretonnoaux and Morluncourl sectors were driven off by the Rrltlsh and some prisoners taken during the night. TWO HOYS ARK CONFIDENT, ' With the U. H. Army, July 10. A feeling of confidence pervades the, allied lines regarding the final out come of the Germun offensive, which has seemingly failed. The enemy In still behind the objectives set for the first day. ! NO ANSWER YET. ! Samtoga Springs, July 10. The New York jutate republican conven tion adjourned today without hearing from Col. Roosevelt as to his candi dacy for the governorship. RASE RALL NON-ESSENTIAL. Washington. July 18. Profession al base ball playing Is hold as a lion- csesntinl occupation by .Secretary Raker. The secretory also expressed the opinion that the draft regula tions should include all persons en gaged solely in entertaining as an oc cupation. SEEN OFF COAST. New York. July 10. According to reports reaching here German sub marines have again appeared on tuv coast and begun operations against American and allied shipping. Ru mors are afloat in shipping circles that U-boats have destroyed one large shin and made Ineffectual attacks upon several smaller vessels. DESERTER HALLAM RE ED TO CAMP LI Sergeant H. J. Robinson arrived here this morning from the military police headquarters at Camp Lewis to take charge of Thomas Hallam, who deserted from the camp Beveral weeks ago, and who was picked up in this city by Sheriff George Qulne. Mr. Hallam Is about 27 years of age and is a Douglas county boy, but it is thought by the local authorities and by Sergeant Robinson that he is de mented, which partially accounts for the desertion. Hallam was employ ed by Mr. Dawson, living in the Deer creek vicinity prior to the time of go- Ine with the drafted boys In June. He returned with Sergeant Robinson to Camp Lewis this afternoon where ne will receive due punishment. H. C. Darby was out taking dona tions this afternoon for the fireworks which are to be displayed here this evening In honor of the great victory of the American boys in the present offensive. The business men today displayed their enthusiasm by join ing in a parade and tonight's cele bration is going to get into every one's system. The Only Paper in ROSEUURG, DOUGLAS E FALLEN, SAYS BAKER Dispatches Indicate That the Allies Probably Ousted Huns From City. SHIP CARPATHIA SUNK Former Palatlul Trans-Atlantic Unci in Transport Service Toredoed Off Coast of Ireland While Outward Bound. (By Associated Press.) RUMOR UNCONFIRMED. , Washington, July 10. It has been persistently rumored to- day that the Americans have captured Soissons and with the city took 80,000 German pris- oners. Officials, however, stato that the reports have not been confirmed. 4 Washington, July 10, While no announcement lias been made as to the fall of Soissons, Secretary of War Baker said today that the capture of tho city by Franco-American troops seems to be indicated by the dis patches from the battle front. There appears to be every reason to believe that the ucrmuiis will bo compelled to evacuate the town- very soon, if they have not already done so. EIGHT DIVISIONS INVOLVED. Washington, July 10. Eight dl-1 visions of United States troops are! believed to have participated lit the allied counter olfenslve started I against the enemy yesterday morn-1 ing. According to General March, this drive will not In any way re-1 place or hinder preparations for the great allied offensive which will be : inaugurated late In the season. ADVANCED SIX MILES. Associated Press War Lead, July 10. The Franco-American plunge inaugurated yesterday morning ad vanced tho allied lines to an extreme depth of six miles, carrying them to Rnzancy, southeast of Soissons. It Is too eai4y at the present to consider the allied smash an unconditional success, except insofar as it may check the German offensive. The ground gained' amounts to nn average depth of three miles over a front of 23 or .10 miles. Great interest now centers in tho manner in which the Germans will meet the new onslaught as showing the morale of the troops. CAVALRY IN ACTION. With the U. S. Army, July 10. The advance of tlte United States forces was so rapid yesterday after noon that they carried everything be fore them, and late in the day the Huns were moving out of the way so fast in their panic to get dear of the American infantry that Pershing threw his cavalry Into the fight to harrass the retreating enemy's flank, When night settle! down Over the battlefield all of the American head quarters were well inside the terri tory which the Germans held at the time the offensive began that morn ing. 150 VILLAGES CAPTURED. Paris, July 10. More than 20 vil lages have been captured by the French and American troops since yesterday morning, says the official report. Franco-Americans now oceu py the plateau dominating Soissons to the southwest FRENCH MAKE RIG HAUL London, July 18. In the counter offensive yesterday the French troop captured 16,000 prisoners and IS guns. The maximum distance ad vanced was six miles and the mini mum two miles. . CASUALTIES REPORTED. Washington, Jnly 19. Army cas ual ties total 73, five of whom died in action, one of wounds and seven! of disease. Marine casualties were 27, there being 10 killed In action and 1 1 filed of wounds, SPECIAL MEN WANTED. Washington, July 10. General Crowd er has issued a call for A10O draft men for special schooling. They will come mostly from localities east of tho Mississippi river. Roseburg Carrying Associated COUNTY, OREGON. FRIDAY, CRUISER SAN DIEGO 0 Ship Attacked Off the Coast of Fire Island, New York Believed All Saved. 874 MEN IN THE CREW Ship Remained Afloat Iutg Enough for All Hands to Toko to Small Routs and Rafts Sur- , -' vivors Go to N. Y. (Ry Associated Press.) Washington, July 10. German submarines sank a United States cruiser off tho Atlantic ocast toda,. This was tho startling announcement given out by tho navy department late this afternoon.- It was added in the ofliciol bulletin that survivor.; were being brought to New York. Tho ship was attacked some d 1st mice off Fire . Island. ' The torpedoed cruiser was the Son Diego, formerly the California. After; she wits struct by the torpedo tho cruiser remained afloat for some time before she tool, tho final plunge down. Meanwhile, the crew, consisting of H74 men, took to the small boats and llfo raftx, and so far as is known at this late hour of the day there was no loss of llfo. The ubimuino did not remain to make any further attack upon the small bouts, as for as can be learn ed, and It seems: apparent that thr enemy U-boat feared that danger might ho incurred to itself if it re mained. The navy department hu made no comment on the disaster. ' CARPATHIA SUNK. New York, July 10. Attacked by a submarine oil' tho cotist of Ireland, yesterday, the transport Curpathla was torpedoed and sunk. No loss of life has been roportetf. The ship was outward bound from- England, nnd enroute to an American port. The Carpathhi was formerly one of the; finest of the t runs-Atlantic liners) ami will bo remembered as tho ship that went to the- rescue of survivors ol the great steamship Titanic, sunk by collision with an iceberg off the coast of Newfoundland several years ago. She was a 13,000-ton vessel, and following entry of tho United States Into the war was placed in the transport service. BRITISH TRANSPORT SUNK. London, July 10. The Rnrunga, a Rrltlsh transport, has been torpedoed and sunk by a submarine. Then were no casualties. A Rrltfsh sloop was sunk Tuesday, and 12 of the crew were the only survivors. HOOVER IN ENGLAND. London, July 10. U. S. Food Ad ministrator Hoover has Just arrived in England. - IS AVord has been received In this clty to tho effect that Rus- sell Carpenter, well known here, v and who, prior to his enlist- v ment In the army mnde his 4 home in Roseburg, had deserted 4 from the army, this procedure v on the part cf the young man occurring several " weeks ago, but not made public until to- day. Young Carpenter was home 1 on a furlough some six weeks ago and his departure from the army took place only a short time after his return to Camp O Iewis. He has a wife and child who have been making their home here since his entry into O tho army. Local officers have V been notified to keep a close watch for the young man, the government officials thinking he would probably return to Roseburg. However, it is hard- ly likely that he will show up in this vicinity owing to his wide acquaintanceship. The course pursued by this young soldier is to be regretted and his cap- ture Ib only a matter of a short time. -Press Dispatches JULY 10, 1018. ISEC'Y. M'ADOO ON Director General of Railroads And Staff Pass Through This City Last Night- BIG CROWD GREET PARTY Mr. McAdoo Unable to 'Maker Ad dress on Account of 'Hhrout Affection Important Meeting With It. R. Officials. Five hundred people gathered al the depot laBt night to greet Secre tary McAdoo, director general of the U. S. railroad administration. As the train pulled in shortly before seven o'clock the crowd gathered at the rear of the private ear in which Secretary McAdoo und party are travelling. Oscar A. Price, as sistant director general of railroads, Introduced Secretary McAdoo, who in turn Introduced his wife and: the distinguished visitors wore given a hearty cheer. Owing to a throat af fection, Secretary McAdoo's physic ian has ordered him to give his voice a complete rest, hence ho was unable to make an address, much to the disappointment of the crowd who hod gathered there. Secretary Mc Adoo stated: "I am very sorry not to be able to talk to you but I'm mighty glad to sec you nil, just the same." Secretary and Mrs'. McAdoo shook hands with the crowd as they. filed ' ".. In tho party were Director General McAdoo und wife, Oscar A.' Brtce, assistant to Mr. McAdoo; Carl Gray, director of transportation, U, S. railroad administration; Edward Chambers, director of traffic, U, S. railroad administration, and J. M. Schnffor, assistant private secretary to Mr. McAdoo. In an Interview with a News re porter, Mr. Price stated that Mr. Mc Adoo and staff are making a gen eral tour of inspection of the rail road systems of the United States At San Francisco a very important meeting was held with western rail road officials. This conference was preliminary to the reorganisation of the operating plans of tho various western roads. This re-organization will put the operation of roads upon a much more economic basis. The work of solving San Francisco terminal troublos, probably by the use of the Oakland mole by nil roads having terminals across the bay, was turned over by Director General McAdoo to W. K. Sproule, of the Pa cific coast district; W. II. Scott, fed eral manager of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific, and W. R. Storey, federal manager of the Santa Fe, with the request that they perfect plans for Immediate installa tion of such service. . . As the train pulled out Mr. Mc Adoo' and party waved farewell to the crowd on the platform. . M. BEACH CHAPMAN MILL IN JAIL Prof. M. Beach Chapman, arrested recently In Coos county for bootleg- gin, the full account of which was given In the Issue or The nowb on July 12, in still in Jail at Coquille, owine to the fact that his bond was not properly signed. The following article regarding Chapman, appeared in a recent issue of the Coos Day Times "Because'lhe document with which Mrs. Beach Chapman, the plucky lit tle wife of tho alleged bootlegger from Powers, who Is now In th county jail at Coquille, hopod to gain temporary release for her hus band, was not signed correctly, unai man Is still in jail and another trip to Camas Valley where the bond of $750 was to be secured, will havo to be made by his wife. Either that or the document will have to be mailed for signing of the justifica tion and this would mean that sev eral days would elapse bofore It could be" acted upon. "Mrs. Chapman came In this irorn Ing from Camas Valley whe'o she went to raise the bail among friends there. 8. H. Croy, of Camas Vnl- ley, and Allen King, of Powers, Big- ,,)Vtl".ll ! ..Hi vndii" - nlfled their willingness to go on Chapmnn's bond. Mrs. Chapman was In Marslittold about a week ago' try lug to raise the amount required to gain her husband's freedom." . , COUNCIL OF DIOhliNSI! MRKTRff). Mrs. A. C. Marsters, who is a mem ber of the Council of Dofenso, receiv ed a telegram from the Btate chair man this morning asking her to at tend a -special meeting to be held at Spokane, on July 23 and 24. Mrs. Chas. H. Castner, of Hood River, Is state chairman of the council and was recently in this city, making several addresses. Mrs. Marsters will leave Monduy morning for Spokane where she will attend this ' special meeting. BE NEW YORK, July 18. Lieuten ant Quentin Roosevelt, reportod miss ing after an aerial engagement over tho German UneB, probably landed unhurt and Is now a priBOnor In the hands of the Germans, according to a cable message received tonight by hiH father, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. Colonel Roosevelt said, on his ar rival hero tonight from Saratoga, that ho had Just received from' his son-in-law, Surgeon Major Richard Derby, who Is now in Pails, a cable grain which read: : 'Companion aviator ' confident Quentin landed unhurt." i - "I have Just received a oable from iny son-in-law, who went over with the marlncB and had been invalided to Paris for a few days," said tho colonel. After giving the text of tho cablegram, the oolonol continued: .."Of coui'sd, "we can'f be' sure yet' that Quentln's companion was cor rect. However, If he was, It nieans that Quentin landed behind the Ger man lines and now. Is a prisoner." A carrlor pigeon was caught yes terday at the home of C. M. Matthews who resides on the Morris Wobei ranch near the Uiown bridge. The bird came there Wednesday and stayed. Sheriff Qulne, who saw the pigeon, Bays there were three bnndu on the legs, one metal band on encn leg, numbers 80 and 87 respectively. Inside of one of these bnnds wan a smaller copper band with the letters C. P. This band within the other would Indicate thati message had been fastened to the log of the pig eon, but the uiessago had olther been lost or taken off. It Is thought that the bird had .est Its course, and had become very much exhausted when lt alighted at the home of Mr. Matthews. Sheriff Qulne stated that evidently, from the bird's condition, It had made a very long flight. The pigeon is nn ex ceptionally line specimen of the car rier variety. 12 The following names of clans two and throe men who have been advanc ed to class one by the district board were received by the local ilrart board here todav: Bunch, Win. Walter Kllttoii Howard. Wm. Jerome -.. Klkhoaii Macey, Oubs Reedspoil Thornton. Kl Lane Oakland Cheek, Monroe Roeebun; Brown, Ulmer Floyd Hoagliu Brant. Lolloy ..- Snlem Bover. Oliver .-. Roseburg AnBnma, OBcar Reedspoit Jones, Clifford Koscuurg Turner. John Sidney Rosebur Demner, Paul Henry Molrosj There are Bull others wno aro un der consideration for advanced chis- mncauon The local organization of the Boy Scouts left this city yesterdny after noon about four o'clock and took i hike to the south of town for about three miles. They camped out all night, and used their usual crudo methods about camp lite. They re turned here this afternoon after hav Ing a delightful outing. Tonight and Saturday Probably y .. 8hovers. ., anclctyMt temp." yesterdayi..:..78 lt ,, -l-ht an """' No. 1(19 SERVICE MAN HERE 0. C. Bortzmeyer is Endeavorl ing to Secure Men For ; Police and Fire Depts. ' REFERENCES REQUIRED Mon Must lie Physically, Morally and Mentally Fit for Service Wages Start nt $100 and Gradually " Incren.se to $1145 Month. 0. C. Bortzmoyer, secretary of tho municipal civil service board of Portland, who la making a tour ot tho lurgor towns of the state recruit- lug men for tho police and fire de partments of Portland, la In this city and has his headquarters at ; tho Umpqua hotel. " . In nn Interview with a NewB re porter til ia morning Mr. liortziuoyor stated that men are acceptable in tno police department from the ages of 25 to 48 and In the Are department from 19 to 38, provided they are physically, morally nnd mentally lit for the service. In both . depart ments applicants hiust furnish tho uost of chaiucter references., ;.; Although the men will bo glvon a physical examination by the city physician In Portland, Mr. Bortz moyer advises that Buch an examina tion be taken here that the applicant may know) wnether : or - not he Is physically, qualified as the: trip to -Portland Is at his own expense - The physical examination .1b practically the same as that of the army. To have keen eyesight and hearing, good lungs, stoady heart und free from hernia, and flat feet aro among the requirements in thlB examination. ; . In the police department tempor ary appointment is given upon the applicant's arrival in Portland. An oral examination Is conducted which couslBtB principally of questions upon ' his past life, in order thdt his ill ness for the position may be determ ined. . If found satisfactory ho is given three weeka at a school where many things are taught pertulning to various city laws which lt will be necessary for policemen to know be fore being assigned to active duty. The first assignment that will be made 1b In the suburban districts. If the mun makes good in this district he' will be given a beat In the main part of the city. , It will bo necessary for the one taking the job of policeman to furnish hlB own uniform and provido himr self with a Smith & Wesson. .38 spe cial revolver. The latter will be necessary from the start, but the uni form is not necessary until the end of the six month's temporary employ ment. The wages Increase every : six months for two years when the limit is reached. Tho lirst period, which Includes the three weeks In school, the salary is $100 per month, the next period $.110, the next period 15, the next $120 and the next the maximum ot $126 per month. : . At tho end of six months a writ ten examination on arithmetic, spell ing, writing and practical police questions Is given, a grade of 75 per cent being necessary for the appli cant to receive permanent appoint ment. A grammar school education Is sufflclont for this examination. In the lire department the condi tions aro similar, except that the in crease in wages is only $5 every six months until the maximum of $125 Is reached. In this department, too. the men are on duty at the engine house 21 hours out of the day, three hours being allowed for meals, with one full day, 24 hours,) oft out of every four, while In tho police de partment the work is in 8 hour shiru, with one day oil out ot every sevm. ' . . ' Tho fire department pensions its members on hnlf pay after 20 years of continuous service. . Any one In terested In either ot these depart ments should apply to Mr. Bortz meyer at the Umpqua llotol. . . . Ernest Epperly, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Epperly, of West RoBeburg, now serving In France, has been pro moted to sergennt, according to in formation received In, this city. ' The young mun is now with tho 102nd regiment, and was formerly with company I, of Woodburn, while In this Btate. . Ho Is getting along nicely on foreign soil. - ;,