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p-'.-ffl'' 7T7rt.'ni-: r:v"Nv::r; ocse.kver THURSDAY. APRIL' 11, 1913 : OTHER GATEWAYS tO PARIS ! VI "I "II MllUM II i i m i ' - - ... -i- 'S . V 'uut I . ' C-MNNEI-. f t I tfV. TRANCE -. . ' tlS 1 jfjfcgNg J4d alls 03Qqpt II - - s ... ., , , -oi-a Our Idea Good Men; Shirt A shirt that is, firstly, accurately inH-in bocly. sleeve and neckband.. .A . shirt, secondly, that will look as fresh whehcomee back from the laundry as it did in the beginning.'. . Thirdly, a shirt ths&visail give perfect wearing satisfaction. Just such Shirts we are showing in the newest Stripes and' Pat terns, priced from - ' $1.00 to $5.00 Hill's Department ' Store Even though the Germans take Amiens and General Poch nyi ih ahnii nnt Puis. U not cut off from America and England, aa the map above shows. Should Amtens fall, closing the rout ( 1 ) to Dover tav rnii in Honor, to Paris, armies and supplies could move from Dover and Calais via Rouen to Paris, and, it the Germans should get farther, west and close that line, the beat of ail, irom Portsmouth sad Le Havre Would still be open. IMWiS MIST STAY HOME. (Continued irom Page One) ' I SHERRY'S i i A RC A BE 'j Miugm-rllo Clarke's I&perk'iire. Marguerite Clark,, winsome Fsra- tlic wur thousands of young ."Yan kees," an they . arc . culled across the Canadian lino, joined the Cana dian army. Hocognizlng that they vero tho flower of American man hood, Lletit.-Gencral Sir Sam Hughes, the commander in chief. mount star, in speaking of her -ordered the formation. of the Amer latost production, "llnb's Matlnoe lean Legion, which was quickly idol," which in lo be shown nt fjllod by patriots so eligor to en tlie Arcade Theatre - tomorrow- and Iter the big right for liberty that' Snturduy, recently said, "it is- truly ' they could not wait for their own remarkable- how closely 'Bab's' es- jcountry to get Into tho war. eapadeB follow ' some of my own a romance most unusual in plot, boarding school experiences while heart touching and soul Inspiring, at the Umiillno Convent, (Mucin-1 the bosls of a story which takes natl, Ohio. ' "Bab, having been allowed as a special treat to witness a theatrical pei'formnce, Immediately proceeds, is tho baais of a story which takes tho hero from a life . of incon senucriee In an American city to nlnv a Dart of heroism on 'the I. battle field, win the love of a girl Rudyurd Kipling's famous sinrv of romance ai d. adventure,' "Vhe Naulnhka," which has been put- out by Tathe as a six-part feature- .ox-, traordinnry. on tho I'ntho play pro gram, will bo ht tho Sherry Theatre today and tomorrow. This announce, ment will be of ..grout Interest not only to loveis of Kipling,, who Is probably the greatest 'writer of English now llvlngi. but io.nll mo tion picture theatre! patrons, who will' see In this remarkable picture Hereon ait (it Its highest and best. .' Director Fit'zmaurlcc lived In In dia for over nine yeni'B and Ms -knowledge of Indian: architecture and Hindu" custom. Is nt otico i..p- parent to tb most .casual observer. Magnificent sets, faithful copies nf real temples and palaces that aro famous tho world over for their diary contains pages and -pages of ,,re bound to Want to see th: : beauty were ' built ''-especially , for j description of 'Him' and Imaginary ;great spectacle.lt la urged that as. thlB picture. ' In getting his exterior Jlntorlvlcws which are so screaming- many nB possible see this picture! . .. , !......- -M 1.Mt.,n... ,, ..,... nn.uniii.tlv ilv funnv nn1 mnlra unci, irnntl . .... . ... !t.C.lttn iuiiii.ii,n mi. 4-iir.iiinui i.v. ,,,71 owm.i r 1 ... i-""",ai me lliaillieeH. I ireadlng 'that -1 was thlaking very ; .- . 0 ; ' - i-: : . i seriously of publishing' them, hud ',...,..... ,,.. vwj- , j,.,,n,le.i; I nnt Ulliti..'a Itnh . on Itnu.tu tl,.nl ... . " V ' Jt-T v.-'--- . T " " T ,lleled tllOlll. Vl!w nraanmrv.- has been ill l,a Otnde a day or two and left this nuXning for his - home. n breaking up, but the log boom, Is keeping any pressure from the' dam. Am having some estimates made of proponed" repairs which will be ready for. next meeting. A number of trees have fallen aerpss the road and the banks have washed In sev eral places. This will require-some road work this summer.' , The "lnngiiiptor" has been re ceived and City Physicfan Richard son ' will Instruct the members of the department as to the' use of the same. "0" street Improvement Is completed .and bill for son'c it: herewith submitted. The city recorder report! ns fol lows: Receipts - " Prom fines ... . 85.00 1'our.d fees '. 7.00 02J10 to .full, violently In love with the wi10so wonderful self-sacrifice will handsome leading mun. This, I touch every heart, and almost taste must -'confess Is exaclly what Imp- :of death for tho honor of the little pencd to, me at the ago of ; 1 5, ; American flag which he carried., when 1 was allowed lo visit the :0vor his heart. ' . theatre for the first time. . My on account of the crowds that Total .-.'.'. 1-lcenses Issued For hotels Rooming houses .. Drays i Dances Taxi i .... . -r, . . :' For pool ".' Howling alley -.'.', Shooting gallery. . Warrants Issued On Library fund .'. J 4!4.30 ' . .2 . .5 . .4 ..3 ..1 . .1 ...1 . .1 General fund Wc.ter fund . . . .-. . flnntlc Tank fund . . gent f-.tnd . . 1373.04 350.80 fiO.OO 5.00 : traveled over hiauy states In order to find places that he would rocog- iiHo as being In hai niony iivllh -ftho ! tonoirrnphy.'of.. India. -. This cftrofu attention to detail Is ' very appar ent to ike observer as the-far East ern atmosphere Is perfect. What will particularly appeal to American ; audiences In 'the story perhaps nre laid not only In India, hut the , Unltod Slates, and that the hero nnd herolno are Amerlcatts. : . S-T-A-R 1b the fact' that the scohob ;-..-....-.' I over Hi look rVJocnl V)u JV C. p in pasV a tnya Embih ca affairs of h rnnfor with I Every Wdman wants to be Pretty, Healthful and Shapely . 1 1 w'np for some the manager .jory. Mr. Emlglt ropongie cream ery Industry as being in nit satis factory condition as could bo ; ox pocted under tho troubled condi tions which now everywhere pre vail. , '- . : 0 Total . .-. ...... . Following ,1s the' cl.'v treasurer: ; Itocelpls From water rents . . Imp. Dlst. interest Imp. Dlst. Installments. Shooting gallery license. ml is stlUj'?B1,Hl1 I!Wn68' icy cronm after thc ucern and to Schiffner, Rooming house license Hotel license Dance hall llcenso . , . Drav license Taxi license ......... Dog license Electrical, permits .... TltllHTE OF KKSI'KtT. , : Htlip Tills l.gnl CIlllNllKT.V. Agaiu ijttstice Is threatened with lav travesty. ' , Again the familiar Igroiinds of Insanity ore being used with telling nnd deuly effect , by a j'lch and powerful attorney lo es cape the electrlc crialr. The self confessed niiit-drer with a shrewtl ness unparulleled manipulates his case through' his good friend. Dr. Hyde, who puis .up . the plea of Insanity. Day by day long-winded I LA GRANDE, Or., April 0, 101S hypothetical questions, on Insanity To the business men and citizens iiiiake a'.fnren nnd a mockory of; of Ln Grande and vicinity: . , justice. . . J Whereas, we have been called Murder Is murder, and rich nnd! upon to pay our last trlbuto of re poor should stand before the law spect at the grave of one of, our on equal terms. This criminal lev-most enteenied nnd beloved citizens, Ity must stop. John Cmbln Is John T. Williamson, guilty of the murder of his wife. ! Do It Resolved, .that we extend The people demand Justice.' to his lamlly our slncorest sympathy A glgnntlo Indictment of terrific jam! assurance that we, his friends force and emotional power Is Trl- nnd business 11ssncl11t.es. feel keenly angle's phnto-diamn, ''The Argu-.the loss of this splendid, stalwart, ment." It will make n deep uind manly character. We have learned I significant ninrk In the minds of to love and respect him for his hon-1 The auto party picking up a millions. "The Argument" can he jornhle motives In nil he undertook, i lady's hat near the park bridge Sun- devotion to duty, day please leave at this office. ..... $2262.14 report of the 681.25 239.19 729.46 15.00 15.00 85.00 5.00 ' 7.50 5.00 25.00 5.00 33.00 1.00 Total Disbursements , For Imp. Dlst. Interest Contingent warrants Library wnrrnnts ...... ' Sewor warrants ....... Road warrants Water warrants - i Total .... .. :. Respeetfullv submitted. F. B. CURREY. $1886.40 $ 90.00 5.50 464.30 60.00 7.25 261.95 WIMi VISIT X'XIOX. Knights nf Kliorassnn Have .Tour ney Ahead. -, Knights of Khorassan of this city, Elgin, Baker nnd elsewhere, gather in Union tonight to escort a class of tyros over the burning sands to the n.eeca of Khorassans. The local tem ple will move to Union tonight, the caravan leaving here at 6 o'clock. Union Knights of Pythias are to bo the tyros to be tortured for the occa sion. AH Dokies who have not made ar rangements to make the trip are re quested to unlimber their automobiles and get into line. The usual quantity. of camel's milk, burning hot sands, fun and frolic are provided nnd the night promises to be a sensation. Guarantee is made that the Dokies can bo back by sdnrise tomorrow morning. " In connection with the coming ce remonial, local Dokies are much pleased with the spirit of patriotism that permeates the order from coast to const. The Columbus (Ohio) Dis patch, copies of which arrived in tow; today, tell of Knights of Pythias handing Mayor Karp of that city $25,000 for Liberty Loan bonds. Simi lar amounts are being poured into government channels by the order from other points of the country. I I.VIV V y .-- nV -f.W III ill 1. : 111, list 1VV.UV" ' I 1 Mil u 1 v Mt ncrt m m i me i u THlXlS THE TH VN. IT f OUR FBI j rt, I'M 'i-rti,- ethemi f TH5 " ' . uR 1 n Lvri' SIDE D( . HAVE THE . IN AND G WILL LIGH AND SPAN.' PHONE US PLETE LIN 5 POWDERS, SOAI w 'at y WE HAVE THE ; THINGS TO MAKE H0U5ECLEANING ME OF THE YEAR WHEN THE HOUSE IS UP- RING CLEANING TIME. ' S ALL THE THINGS THEY NEED TO DO LEAST AMOUNT OF WORK? IF NOT COME THEMU'KOM U.S. OUR HOUSE-CLEANING THIN (in WORK AND MAKE YOUR HOME "Sl'RIv. IOUSE-CLEANING WANTS TODAY. COM- t)OMS, BRUSHES, MOPS, OILS, WASHING 4 . HARRIS GROCERY 1 - ' Phone Main 70 and 17, Farmers Black 192 ' 408 North Fir Street Across the Track , "United States Food Administration License No. G50255." . - ,. RKPOIIT (ilVHX OK THE HOYS IX (Continued Frpm Page One.).. an unsanitary condition, so that h;re to the front for a period of HO days, they had their first, but by no means. 1 We were assigned to a French eva- their Inst experience with ;: Vermin, ; suntion hospital. at Luneville, which, which of course, was disagreeable but 1 is about five miles behind one section not serious, and was the cause of n'of the front now being held by the good deal of fun with the, boys. : American troops, and , i? what "is At this location we conducted a known as n "quiet sector." camp hospital for several weeks, lo-1 The men were divided up into cated in an old chateau, until the unit I SqUads and assigned to different was ordered to move south.' wards nnd departments of the hospi- Travelling South. '' al, nnd were for the first time given This journey south was about 100 !an opportunity to put into practice, miles and was made through 'a severe ! what they had learned, by the actual snowstorm and in very cold weather handling of wounded, and on foot, and was the most severe j We were the first American physi ordeal that they have experienced. cians and our men were the first Many wore sent to nearby hospitals 1 Americnn Hospital Corps who ' had for various troubles, mostly colds and been associated with the French at badfeet. :-' 'this point. : - . . Dentil of Hcrt Andrews. , ; The Fnmdi surgeons treated u9 It was during this hike that Bert;with tlie greatest courtesy and the Andrews contracted pneumonia, from - mm. .etved . manv -eomolimenta for j which he died a few days later, at ':theil. skiII nlld af:tu,le for hosnital there 1 Chaumont. .'."' L.-.1, , The winter was passed in various: Much More To Tell, towns, which I will mention only There re manv .I(!tlil ' and interesting events about individuals ! of the unit that I hope to be able to . KKAXCR fear. had never been to sea, before was much sea-sickness and, I some home-sickness, too.' We were convoyed from New York ! briefly. by the battle cruiser Seattle, and j After" closing the hospital at Mnu- two torpedo destroyers, and three jvage, and hiking south through St.;telI those interested while j am hore. un.va uu 111- coar.t 01 c ranee were Bjn to Longcau, where a stop of only i picked up by seven additional des-la few days was made, we went to' troyers. .. des-la few davs was made, we went to I .,, x.i t !.m. ; yuu uu tnat i vihiiuu many simitar Humes, where we stayed the longest u:.i r : n- The same sys.em of convoy is still 0f any place-about five weeks. and j want to te toni ,,t that being used, and Uncle Sam is protect- From Humes, which is situated on ;the La Gram,e H ital unit .u the ing his transports very carefully, .the famed Marne iver. we went to k-j a. . In th. Wnfc. nf fh I!,l., , ..... "'Mlu, u(- p..ys.u.y, - - ... v. 1 Luiuinuuigy, partly uy rHU, ana in wc passen several empty iiicooats a few days, from there to Luneville. the best trained in surgical work, and $ 889.00 City Manager, Whensyoung girl puts on her first cyct her figure has a tendencV to grow into the line of hciV-orsets whe ther the lines V-c good or bad. If her firstcorset is a bad oncand sheXobtains a bad figurcVfrom itAnf course K new corxeVof the same mo- , del will fit nmbpttcr than any coi-sct of superior lines or design, for has she not allowed her figure to take the imperfect lines of the poor corset? We make this suggesting. Try on one of thejie I seen nt the Star today and tomnr- his courage and row. ' fas he saw It. 1 "Freedom of the World." This community, the state and J "For the Freedom of the World." the country have suffered a great I which will be shown at tho Star loss In tho passing of this patriot. 'Theatre on Saturday and Sunday, i lie It Further Rosloved, that a Jls declared to be the most start-.copy of tlioso resolutions be pre 1 ling production ' based on the war sented to the family of Mr. Wlll- which lma yet been nindo. Written 'Inmson, nnd a copv gfVen to the La 1 by Cnptnln Kdwln Dower Itesser, ;Grnndc Evening Observer for pub- nnd telling the thrilling story of lU-i'.tlcm. the rnmous Aineiican Legion of the' II.. K. COOLIDGE, Canadian army, it Is a creation to E. K. HRAGO, jstlr the soul of every true Anicr-j C. D. EMAHISER. I Icun. I Adopted by the Business Men's rtefore tho United States entered luncheon, April 9; 1918. Nortec. Light strw hat with red trimming. W. II. McMurrey. Adv. 4-10-2L ' o IS HE INVENTOR OF 76-MILE 'GTJST IBUCKHECHT i ARMY tSBBSESSSS !t PwrontLneod ! Front Lacod PAULINE LEDERLE Made S.ithe famous Mun son last speci fied by U, S. Army. A practical, everyday id 00 for men in all Kalkiof life. Ami nest men, firmer, sports men, outdoor workers til have taken In the Huckliecht Army Shoe. Foot trouble are m known to them. Into .the fincklicclit Army Shne are put tde finest materials nd workmanship possible. It's shoe yon ran depend on for ate and comfort and service. X f-S SHOE f " I A .L t .1.- n , Hv jCV ' 'r 1 '10int Atmy Shoa I x J'''; taf- A 3. ''Y'name look for C lc ' -7 J our registtrfd trade V.-k.l' "V-flf a surk numiicd on evtry -''V Y yfc luaiu J pair. It ii more than "' .' v I jr m,r "de mark. '3. -SWi 1 ll i guaranltr, a Keiultf MJuiiiml Bf arn-i.- longer $6.50 fiiilian T.n Call or ninrk Gun Metal Bark of it itanctj more than lialf century of honest itiot niannfavturitig. You can gel the Buckhecht Army M100 in your town. If your dealer 1I0M not carry It, write us direct. Manofactartra tiaaiV-aiujV BUCKINGHAM & HECHT sr,.ta. one evening, nnd a a wireleRS message received said tha't n vessel had been torpedoed the night before in that vi cinity, but no. submarines were en countered. The nervous tension a- mong the officers and men was high. ; the cleanest body of men that you enn .hearts than when they left you. Tin . 1 ..1 ; ... .. 1 .rue,, e were nor. moving me men f ind in the American army, were kept busy by daily drills and in- Put asi(le the idea thaf. ,)0V3 struc ion m the things .that theyiwill rotnrn physica, or wreck9 would have to do , actual combat. : tht.0UK,, any fault of their m Assigned to Quiet Sector. ,j know thoy wi rcturn to Early in Fcbruarv the unit was or. ' .... esnocinllv dnrloo- th timo i.'j.-.j: . , . . ,.8s' Detr oroiners ami better swect- - - "v 1 (iBieu uj ncconipany ine -ino LUVlslon ordered to sleep completely f'.essed, I : with lifebelts handy and t'n-3 3hip in total darkness. '1 One Who Was Scared. One member of the company was J especially scared , on the journey and'J in some unaccountable, way slipped by the guards almost every night and Hid 1 himself in a recess on -thfc main deck, where I discovered him, and from where he figured he would have a bet ter chance of being saved than down four flights of stairs. He was so completely unnerved that I let him occupy his refuge unmolested. Arrival in France. There were many sighs of relief and ha.py smiles when we steamed into the harbor of St. Nazaire etlv in the morn:ng of Nov. IstT 1M7. St. Nazaire is on the western const of France, and here the boys had their first opportunity to get on rrench scil. il From St. Nazaire we went by rail : ' a jonine;- of 48 hours to the no-th-i! jeastor.i part of the country and dj- trained at the little town of Ma;n.ip 1 A Trip Across France. Marguerite Clark in "Bab's Matinee Idof By Mary Roberts Rkehart. KAUaTKNTRGCre, . Prof. Rsusenberger German ordnance expert. Is reported to be the Inventor of the T-mll gun which has been bombarding Paris from 8t Oobaln Forest Berlin dispatches, via Amsterdam, bring the report, but Kausenberger is about the nine enth mn who has heed called '.he Inventor of th monster, so it's a Question. Transportation in France is not the same as we know it here, nnd at pr? seu is worked to the limit, end s-jl-diciq "lie oftci. ivived in cattle .rr-.. a; wnsttione in rr case. Abundant rs'. . n? were pla vd 'n each viir befor I he journey ws lo gun and frequent stops were mj-.de where the men were served hot cof fee by, the French military autr.oii-ties. The lair at this season in Frsmej which was November is incessant I and the men were thoroughly wet, 1 and nil in all it was a most disagree- ' able trip. J Arrival at Mauvage. jl " When we arrived at Mauvige !hc ! 1 billet assigned our men had just been j vacated by other troops, and left in' 1 1 , 1 l j ' rfliMr fill i 1 ijprft iWri : -M f jrf" v" II rpi -ii , , ... .mis is uic last ot tnoso lrroiirpssililp "P,nh" stm-ies . DOXT MISS IT FRIDAY AND SATURDAY : ARCADE TONIGHT - MONROE SALISBURY 2.