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Newspaper Page Textrrrt mm n I This Papei Has Enlisted THE WEATHER ; With the Governmeotin Tonight and Thursday Fair - . Wanner. . Lowest temp, last night.:.... 49 Highest temp, yesterday. 77 I the Cause of America for I the Period of the War The Only Paper in Roseburg Carrying Associated Press Dispatches 01 caca assagai i n i i -tbs i iiii i sssssssBseam R08EBU11G, DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON WKDNESDAY, AUUGST SI, 1018. VOL. EC No. 100 EWE HAIG'SARMYSTARTS OFFENSIVE NORTH Operations at Break of Day Finds Germans Unprepared 1 to Check Drive ' MARKED GAINS 'MADE Many Germans Fall Into Hands of British Hun Soldiers Talk of ;' Revolution That Is Proposed . Will Follow the War. . (By Associated Press.) London, Aug. iil. In an offensive launched at break of day tins morn ing along n ten mile front extoihl'iig trom Arruv, nvar the Belgian border, southwest to Albert, British trooi-f mot pmclkn'.ly no resitam.o fnun the enemy. .The drii'o wus renewed by capture of tiiree towns und several hundred prisoners hi the llrst hour, and the onemy appeared unwilling to make a stand in opposition to the British. The lines wcro advanced from two to throo miles by a little niter sunrise. - Today was a tactical surprise, though German prisoners said that their officers luul been expecting the offensive for a week. British tanks and Infantry advanced at five o'clock tills morning, and a heavy mist en abled them to got well started before the enemy detected the movement. The attack dveloped tlio fact that tiermnn infantry was weak In many places where the British, encounter ed the enemy, and dofenses were quickly broken down and many pris oners taken. ltATTLU FRONT BHORTHNEl). Washington, Aug. 21. General March told newsjaper men today that the battle front from Blieims to length over SO nillos, within a few weeks, due to the allied successes in the last four weeks. The battle front is now less tlutn 200 miles in length. With the British Army, Aug. SSL General HaJg's offensive today was undertaken . on the high ground to the north near Adlnfer and Moyenne vllle with Puisieuaumont M the south of tlio' field of operations. British troops stormed oil tlio Gorman out posts along Draniutre ridge, between Koudekot audi Locre Hospice, on the Lis salient. Iater the troops cap tured Gourcelles, Arcliletlepotit mid Achletlograd. Tlie attack was made witliout any artillery preparation and results have been altogether success ful. The attack is being made hy the British third army under General Httlg. NOYON THREATENED. Paris, Aug. 21. French troops continued their advance ulong the en tire front between the Olse and Alsne rivers today. Oarlepont was captur ed and also considerable ground west of lasslgny. Tlio attack threatens tlie fall of Noyon, as tlie place is be. lng slowly outflanked by French forces. N EARING NOYON. Paris, Aug. 21. French troops have today reached a point near the village of Pontoise, about two miles from Noyon. The French have also readied Oamelin. The terifllc pres sure of the French action is being felt on tlie German lino, whtah has . rapidly fallen back. Along tlie Oise river French troops have also made remarkable strides today, taking the town of Sempixny. only a mile from Noyon, tlie objective Just now. At two o'clock tills afternoon the French advance extended from Sempigny to Pontoise, thence to Lul'ommerayo, Cuts, Blcux, Laval and reaching the Aisne river t Courtil. PLAN AFTER-WAR REVOLUTION British Headquarters, Aug. 21. An order issued by a German com. mander, which was captured with Hun troops during tlio offensive in the north today, says "that men on leave liave spoken publicly of a revo lution which Is to bo inaugurated by tho German people after the war. This objectionable talk must be dealt with by officers without hesitation. This document is deemed significant as showing that there is a strong leaning of many in the army toward social revolution unmeaiateiy ioi- lowing the war. Of llclals appear to - recognize the fact, and orders have ' been' issued for suppression or all .. such talk. BEATEN AT, THE SOARPE. London, Aug. 21. -Reports of the capture of Achlet-le-Grand have not been positively confirmed. German attacks on British positions south of tlie Scarpe river today were entirely repulsed,,...- --.f 1 ; FOOD SHIP SUNK. Christiana, Aug: 21. The Dutch steamer Gasconler, operated by the Belgian relief commission, proceed ing from New York to Rotterdam with a cargo of flour, encountered a Gorman floating mine in the North Sea and was sunk. The explosion set tire to the ship. Six Uvea were lost. JAPAN.RIOTS CONTINUE. Toklo, Aug. 21. There were many serious clashes todny between rioters and troops. The disturbances ap pear to be little abated. It is alleg ed that socialists have incited the peo ple to viol once and the mob uprising is the result of the seed of discontent thus sown. WILL LEAVE FDR GAMP L0RAUG.29 Guy Cordon, county assessor, of Douglas county, who was recently recommended for appointment at the officers' training camp, field artillery division, at Camp Zachary Taylor, Louisville, Ky.t received informatinn by telegram this morning that he would be indueted into the service on August 89. Mr. Cordon will en train here for Camp Zachary Taylor on the above date. Mr. Cordon will not resign as as sessor until euch a time as his army status is permanently fixed. - until such a time the office will he in charge of the first deputy ossesosr. Barton Helliwell, who is well quali fied to assume the duties of the of fice. Mr. Cordon has a host or friends here who wish hiin the best of sucecss In the training camp, and all are absolutely sure that he will make good In his military career. DENT DIED IN PORTLAND The funeral of the late Walter Richardson, who died In Portland Saturday, was held in that city Mon day. The deceased was well known in this city having been in business here with his brother, T. K. Hicn ordson a number of years ago, and has many friends In this city who will regret to..learn,.ot his .aemise. Walter 'Richardson was a brother-io.- law of Mrs. S. I. Thornton, of this city, who attended the funeral. SCHOOL BUT ONLY ONE TEACHER Tramming through the timber in a pouring iraln on tho noith fork of the Smith river, In Douglas county last Thursday. R. S. Shelley, super visor of the Siuslaw national forest, came upon' a tent in which he found, school In session, says the Eugene Guard. The teacher and seven chil dren were busily at work. 'Our district Is so long that we have to have school at both ends the teacher explained. "We hold school at the upper end a while, and then-at the other end a while ana in that way everybody gets some edu cation.' Supervisor Shelley was in that part of the forest ana had started out to find the school. Recently he recelv- a letter from John H. Paxson, chairman of the school board in the district, known as No. 138, In Doug las county, asking for the designation of a piece of la.aH upon which a school house might be erected. The district, which is about a quarter of a mile In width extending along the river tnrougn the rorest ior a distance of 12 miles, will have two school houses and one teacher. L HARVEST 14, BOXES OF TOMATOES Mr. Bentley,, of the Round Prnirie country, who, with 'his partner, Mr. Alexander, have seven acres in to matoes, left a box of the fruit at The News office today. Mr. Bentley states that 'they ought to realize about 14,000 boxes of fruit from their field this season, as the crop, which is just beginning to be turn ed! off, is very promJseing. So far they have picked about 150 boxes. They also have a large pear orchard on the place, which Is known as the Sewell farm, and he says the fruit is extraordinarily good. With a can nery to handle this sort of stuff, Roseburg Is offering a good market for all sorts of fruit and vegetables this year. The business will con stantly expand, and this will fn turn require increased acreage to provide the raw products, all of wheh pleases such fellows as Alexander & Bentley. James Clark and W. R. Warner are enjoying a few days hunting above Peel. WANTBOYSTOCARRY BURDEN OF THE WAR House Will Oppose Amend ment Calling Older Men s Into Service First HUNSCAPTURETRAWLER VohsoI Taken 1y U-ltoat and May Be Converted Into Holder (or Jostroying Fishing Graft In North Atlantic. (By Associated Press.) Wiosliington, Aug.; 21.- The house military comlrattee today favorably reported back tlie- man power bill, providing for an extension of the draft ages from 18 to 4S inclusive. An amendment, however, was attach ed providing that boys of 18 to SO shall be called to the colors only after men from 21 to 45 shall all have hewn inducted' Into tlie army. Tliis amendment, it Is said, will be opiwsed In tho house when tlie meas 8 ure comes up for debate. HUNS CAPTURE FISHING BOAT. An Atlantic Port. Aug. 21. A Ger man submarine yesterday seized the big fishing trawler Triumph, and set the orew adrift in small boats, who were successful in reaching the land. The Triumph crew stated that it ap peared to be tlie intent of tlie Ger mans to fit up the trawler with a gun or two and use tlie vessel as a raider for destroying the fishing fleet on tlie Grand Banks. Several other ushlng vessels are also reported to have been sunk by tlio submarine, but all of tlie crews safely landed. From these survivors of the destroy ed fishing vessels tlie Intent of the German commander was learned. The German captain told tho fishermen that six submarines .were operating along the coast for the purpose of destroying tlie fishing fleets and oth er unarmed craft. . DESTROYERS RUSH KD .UP. ' Wasliington, Aug. 21. Strong' forces of, . swift patrol boats and de stroyers, are speeding to tno iNorm Atlantic , flailing banks, where the trawler Triumph was seized and al leged to be fitted up as u German raider. 170 IN CASUALTY UST. Washington, Aug. 21. The army casualty list for today totals 170 men. Only 32 were killed in action. Eighty were missing, 47 severely wounded, 5 died of wounds, 2 died of accident or other cause, R were wounded to a degree yet undetormin ed, and 15 died of disease. Private Walter H. Ekeley, of Port Angeles, Wash., was among those killed in ac tion. The marine casualty list to tals Iff, of whom 5 were killed in ac tion, 1 died of wounds, 3 wounded severely, and 6 wounded but degree of injury undetermined. Arthur C. Still, of Tocoma, Wash., was anions tlie marines killed. . LEAVING VIA FINLAND, Washington, Aug. 21. The state department has been advised that no objection with be raised to tho pass age til rough Finland of Americans seeking to get away from Russia, NORRIS RENOMINATED. Lincoln, Aug. 21. Senator Norrls appears to have been renominated by republicans In the Nebraska pri maries yesterday. VARDAMAN LOSES OUT. Jackson, Aug. 21. Senator Vardn man, of Missis isppi, democratic, is probably defeated for renom (nation by Congressman Pat Harrison, cording to the count now proceeding. ALIEN ENEMY ARRESTED Erml dalle, an alien enemy, age 21 years, was arrested today by Constable Ernest Crane for hunting in the woods near Flournoy valley, and was lodged In the county Jail here, to await the action of govern ment authorities. The act is in di rect violation of the law whicfi for bids alien enemies over the ago of 14 to carry fire arms and Galle faces a serious change. About a year ago Golle's fire arms were taken from him, but he borrowed a gun, came to this city and secured a license from one of the deputies who did not know he was an alien enemy, went Into the woods and: killed two deer. The man was registered in June. The best kodak fimsnrng. Photo ft Kodak Shop. Clark's it COMMUNITY FAIRS ; WERE BIG EVENTS Smith River And Elktoh Do Themselves Proud And Re ceive Highest Praise ROYALLY ENTERTAINED Splendid Exhibits Are Shown Won ; dcrful Addresses Made Per- man cut Fair Organiza tions Formed, ' Those firoin hero who attended the community -.-fnlmi' held at York Place. Smith. River and at Elkton, have returned and report both fairs a deckled success froni every stand point, so much so (that the people in both localities have decided to make the coinmjunEty. fair an annual event. Going . by auto from here were County Aeiicultural Agent C. J. Hutrd, County; School Superintendent O. C. Brown ;end;r wife, Assistant County Agricultural Agent Leader for Oregon "W. L. Kndderly and County Fruit inspector Earl Pearcy and wife. They were met at Scotts- biurg by the launch, Gasco, piloted by Ed. Patterson. . This party stayed with the Gasco 'aH through the en tire trip In the Ujivpqua ana smitn river country and have only ina nign ftt ivrlase for their pilot, Mr. Pat terson, stating that he showed them every courtesy. - ; At- Gardiner the party met Mrs. Jennie Kemp, of Portland, federal field agent for the Oregon iooa ad ministration: Mra A. C. Marsters, of Roseburg, representative of the women's council of defense, L. P. : Harrtreton, of Salem, Industrial club ! field worker, and prof. Peterson, of O. A. C, assistant Industrial clun leader for Oregon:; The enure party were rolally entertained at the Gar- diner hotel. . . j In an Interview .with a News re porter this morning one member of the party stated: ''At the Gardiner hotel we had real (p-eam, real butter and real flan, such as that section of the country is jioted for." On Mon day mornine the party left by boats. which were furnished free of charge to he -visitors, for YorK riace on Smith river, where the fair was held. As they went along other boats filled with passengers joined them and to a majority of these were attached scows on which were loaded the exhibits livestock, agri cultural, etc, and the river was alive with boats for a great distance. The river was as smooth as glasB and ths scenery beautiful beyond de scription. Only those who have taken the trip up Smith river on a nerfect day at this time in the year can appreciate the experience of Wie party. About 11 o'clocn xorK i-iace was reached, and the boats were met by a large crowd of people. Every body was in holiday attire, the grounds beautifully decorated, In fact nothing had Deen leri unaone ui make one grand day of It. Fully 400 people were ,ln attend ance t the fair. Supt. O. C. Brown presided over the meeting and in short but welt spoken add'resBes em- phtu:!7Ad the Important matters dis cussed at tne rair. -rne principal aa dress of the first session was made by Prof. L. P. Harrington, who Bpoke at length upon the importance of in dustrial club work and the great part-the boys and girls must play in the wlnnlmg of this great war. After the bountiful luncheon the afternoon program was carried out. The principal speaker of this session was Mrs. Jennie Kemp, who mode a magnificent patriotic address. She disqussed at length the distressful conditions In war-ridden Europe and emlphasized the great patriotic duty of Americans to raie nation in xnis big food conservation movement. Other splendid short addresses were mode by members of the party. The boys and girls industrial club ex hibits and the livestock exhibits of the 'adults were placed in the spa cious public pavilion at York Place. Members of the party from here who have attended many livestock exhibits state that the livestock ex hibited was superior to many exhib its seen at county fairs, Th following industrial club boys and girls exhibited: Alton Noel, corn; Lawrence Noel; potatoes; Ches ter Noel, pig; iRadhel Smith, pota toes; Wlllard Black, potatoes; Mau rice Black, nig; Theron Black, dairy products; Ida Blackwell, baking; Qfaxlne Lyster, sewing; Roy Hender qpn, handicraft; Keith McHargue, corn and potatoes; Thelma Da I ley, potatoes; Janet McHaTgue, vegetable earden products and Grace McHar gue, pig. These products were all graded and will be compared wfth exhibits at the otter community fairs. Awards will be made to those ,,.,',,, the hlehest grades. The following were ol';e ribbon winners: (Continued on page 4.) PEOPLE OF FRENCH T( In Remarkable Memorial Ex press Love And Apprecia tion American Soldiers INCLUDEROSEBURGMEN Sixty-Fifth Artillery, CA. C, Kvl , denUy Has Been Moved Up to Hie Fighting Zone Citizens of France Won by Yonks. ' Over in France the boys of the 65.th artillery, C. A. C, among whom are several well known, Roseburg and Douglas county lads, have left the training camp and moved up to the battle sone. The 66th has look ed forward to this time with keenest interest, anxious to participate with their fellow .Americans in the fight ing that is destined to change the complexion of Europe's political sit uation. Among the lads in the 05th who are known to hundreds of people in the Umpqua valley, are Sergeant Archie Mllllgan, Sergeant Geo. Wll lett, Privates Bert Bates, John Mc Cllntock, Alfred Lilly, Herbert Quine, Clarence Tester, Wm. L. Mur ker, Cecil Black, Leon McClintock, Humphrey Rankin and John Ash worth. Appreciated and lovedi at home, these boys are none the less honored and loved by the French neoule. with whom they have min gled during three months of intensi fied training. That the young, men of the 66th have proven themselves a credit to their government, to their home state and city and to their relatives, la shown In the following beautifully worded and miigiilficent tribute, offered by their . Mends In France on the eve of 'the regiment's departure for the battle front.' This splendid, heart-spoken memorial of a grateful people, expressing .some thing of the love and esteem wnicn they have lesrnedi to entertain for these American youth, compensates In some dlesrce for the sacrifices madle-by h6ine"T6IUs"Tn"senaiiigthe"m' aorosa the sea to meet and vanquish an Intolerable enemy of civilization. This memorial was evidently written by the people of the com munity where the 66th has been quar tered, and was received today from "Hub" Quine. son of Sheriff George Quine: AMERICANS OF THE 06TH ART. C. A. C: Yau have Just passed three months among us, and now yotu are leaving us to accomplish the sacred mission which 'has been trusted upon you by vour cltlzenB and countrymen, and to throw in the balance of destiny the heavy sword which will, make Its weight on the side where is found right, the justice, and the liberty of the world And that the Almighty will accom pany you and give you the strength to accomplish gloriously yonir. mis sion. Who will -nermit the most of you to return to the liberal America who gladly made the sacrifice in send ing you here, and found the great est glory in doing so, and we pray that you will return safely to the loved ones left behind; Who will permit you to return and find all of your parents, who loved you with all their hearts, still alive and in good health; And who will grant to . those among you who will fall In the strug gle the reward which Is reserved for His elect, Your departure, Americans, will leave a large Bpace among us, for we have become accustomed to seeing you drill on our streets, and ways and to see you circulate among us, gay, happy, confident and filled with kindness. Our children will never forgot you large boys who played with them and took them in yoir arms and gave them the caresus and bon bons, and no doubt these children brought back sweet remembrance of home. Our young ladies will keep sacred the memory of your good grace, of your gaiety and of your courtesies, truly chlvalrlous, Our poor will also regret the de 'parture of theBe young men who so generously gave, and with discretion and thus put Into proper application the verse of our poet: "The motive of giving Is more value than that which we receive. We all love you; we will regret vour departure and we will accom pany you with our best wishes wherever you go. We oil admire the good harmony which exists among the officers and men. And the exact discipline that is fully observed, notwithstanding the great familiarity existing be tween the officers and men - Onir thanks and remembrances to vour colonel, that gentleman accom pitshed and surely loved by you, who has been a pillar of strength despite the gravity of the hour, and who has laid at our doors emeriainmenu; ex cellent muaio of the regiment con cert of. the winner, boxing matches and' many other things almost dis continued by oun population, i And we a too extend our thanks to have been permitted to admire every day the good carriage of the officers and troops, the parades and reviews with the noble flag of the stars and stripes which already on the battle field floats in unison with our glo rious trl-oolor. . :. - . - Receive our farewell, American friends, andl we wish from the bot tom of our hearts that health and happiness and glory will follow yon, and you leave remembrances which wlU moke you considered as one of our beloved family. ARE FRONT Letters received this morning from the Roseburg boys who are attached to tlio 66th artillery, now In France, convey the information that they are 'edging" un to the front to take an active part in the present conflict. Cecil Black, George Wlllett, "Hub" Quine andl Bert Bates have already started toward the front. Others who will shortly follow are Leon and John McClintock, Humphrey Rankin, John Ashwonth and Clarence Tester. The boys are all anxious to get into the "big game " to help anlnhllate tue boche and anticipate being placed at a soctor on the fighting line at an early bate. The letters received here today were written on July 29 and by the present time they have probably Worked well up to the battle lhf . AGED TILLER RESIDENT FOUND DEAD AT HOME N. V. Ppolo, who resides near Tiller, dropped dead at his home there lute yesterday evening. His daiighteT-in-law, who lives-near him, stated that she talked to Mr. Poole about three o'clock in the afternoon and that be was around as usual, When she went back about seven o' clock in the evening to take his Bup- per to him, she found him deodl in the'-corner' of a room, Tn tlie little home where he lived alone. Coro ner Rltter was called, but an inquest was not deemed necessary. The deceased was 83 years old, a native of Ohio, and had resided In this county for the past sixty years. He was the father of nine children, slight of whom, seven boys and one girl, aire still living. His wife died about -two years ago and a daughter a few years prior. ' The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed1, as ali of the children -have' not yet been heard from, but It Is probable that It will be held tomorrow afternoon. Both funeral and burial services wilt take place at Canyonvlllo. C. H. Bailey, examiner in charge ot tlie U. S. government employment service at Roseburg, aunouncos that on Friday and Saturday of thlB week his office will be open evenings from seven until nine o'clock for the pur pose of recruiting mechanics and laborers for tlie shipyards of Port land and Astoria. This will be the occasion of the visit of T. J. Conway, examiner from the. Portland U. S. government em ployment service, and R. R. Howard, special representative of tlie Astoria Marine Iron Works at Astoria, Ure. These men aro visiting all of the larger western Oregon towns, includ ing Medford, Ashland, Grants Pass, Roseburg, Eugene, Albany, and Sa lem. ' It is not the purpose of the gov ernment In this new labor drive to take men from essential Industries. However, there Is urgent need of men at this time In certain depart ments of ship building. The greatest need is for laborers in Portland yards and mechanics for the installa tion of machinery In tho government wooden ships launched in the lower iOlumbia river district, centering about Astoria. The Installation of ma chinery Is vital,, for the reason that some ninety wood hulls are now tied up In the Columbia river awaiting final equipment, t In fact, only one from tho scored of wooden Bhlps launched In tlio Columbia river has yet started on a trial trip at sea. Tlio time has come when tho gov ernment Is making special effort to ward the speedy final equipment of all these wooden ships, and the gerat- est need Is for mechanics and labor ers. The government will ndvance transportation direct to the ship yards..' - ' "' 1 Mrs. Frank Anknoy, ot Klamath Falls, who made a short visit In this city, left for Portland this morning. SALVATION ARMY DRIVE JR FUNDS Will Raise Money With Which To Carry On The War Work . They Are Now Doing PROF. HAMMOiND HERE Huts Are Maintained Over There and , ., Much Is Being Done ftor Our ' Soldier Boys Douglas Asked (or f 1100, ' Prof. Everett B. Hammond, of tho Kimball College of Theology, at Sa lem, woe In this city today in the In terests of the Salvation Army war rund drive, which will ha hmri in this city from September 16 to Sep tember 22. Bach county In the state is apportioned a certain amount ac cording to the population of the county, the amount for Douglas coun ty being 1000, with ten per cent added for campaign expense, muklng . me mum tonne county iuoo. 1 All the money raised in this cam paten will be usedl in war work, 76 per cent overseas, and the rost at home. This great work has been given the endorsement of president Wilson, Secretary ot Wr Baker, General Pershing, the state end na tional councils of OeTense, Governor wimyooinoe and many others. The great war work that Is hulnz done by the Salvation. Army la be- ' lng carrf ed out with no less teal and courage than -they have always been noted for in the great work they have always carried on In the oause of suffering ' humanity. There ore no high salaried officers among the field workers in the Salvation Army. Only a mere ilvlng-.salary is paid from the highest to the lowest of ficer. The Salvation Army Is not out for the money, but are out for the great good they can do. Over on the fighting front thv have, huts similar to. those of tho i. M. C. A. and these - huts am crpwdlLbjy, tho sqjdler- bow. - The aaivaiuon Army imrnisnes hot coffee, doughnuts, etc. at cost to the boys off duty, and when they are on thu nring line tuey are taken to the boys free of charge.- As was stated by Prof. Hammond this morning the only objection raised to the , Salvation , Army -In France Is that they haven't huts enough. What they do have are sure ly appreciated by the boys, and the people of this country are going to supply the funds far more ot those huts which give so much comfort and cheer to our boys over there. The Salvation, Army Is recognised as a part of the great U. S. army work and Us workers wear the regulation miaul. Already Portland has sub scribed $26,000 to this great oause, suroly each, county in the state will go "over the top" in the reason able sum' that Is asked of each, . MAKIUKD AT VANCOUVER. Mona Porter, of this city, and W. M. Allen, employed with the 8. P. Co., were married- at Vancouver, Wash., Monday August 10, and re turned here on train No, 17 last ev ening. Mr. and Mrs. Allen are well known In Roseburg, the latter having resided at the home ot Mr, and Mrs. G. W. Rapp; on Sheridan street, for -the past two or three years. On their arrival last night, friends of tho newlyweds tendered them a re ception at the Rapp home, and a good many guests were present to partici pate In the festivities and wish Mr. and Mrs. Allen a long and prosperous voyage on the sea of matrimony. WOULD LOCATE HERO. The department of commerce Is endeaivorlng to locate Harry M. Boachy, on American seaman who has been awarded by the British government a silver medal In recog nition of the part which he had In saving the crew of the British Brhoon er "Busy Bee". Mr. Beactiy was born December 22, 1894, either at Baltimore or at GrantsvlUe, Md. Ev ery effort to locate Boachy has beon made but so far without success. Tho medal Is now being hold In ths department of commerce In thu hopo that Borne trace of Beochy .may be found. . . DID NOT KNOW OF WAR. ' MONTREAL, Aug. 20. Reaching civilization after an absence ot five year among the Eskimos in Grant Landl in the Arctic Circle, Frederick Smithorn has just learned that there is a war going on. Smithorn is a fur trader. He Is passing through Montreal today, en roll to for his home in New York. He said he would enlist there In the Unit ed States army. - Claire Geddes, who Is employed at Huey's Jewelry store In this eity, left today for the Van Kueron home at Coles Valley where he will spend a week'B vacation. .