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I University of Ore. Llbrsry ' Ja.. ; mUMn -m,wm ' 1, '" . DAILY EDITION J vv VOL. IX., No. 44. ENTIRE FRONT BRITISH also PUSH FIGHTING AND NEAR HKLGIA.N UOHDEll EAST OF VALENCIENNES Germans Ak UoIgUn Nut to Flro Upon Ghent, aa They Are Abaiid onlng tha 1'laoa Paris, Nor, 7. .Pursuit of tha re treating enemy no boeu Ukea up aJoog the entire French front. Tha British progressing aloug the Franco-Belgian Una have reached Qutevraln and Creepln, near tha Bel gian border northeast of Valcncten- ooa. The German wirelessed to the IlolKlane that they had decided to abandon Ghent' and aaked the Bel Clans not to fire on the auburba of the town -whvre the white flags were railed. Southeast of the Moruian forest tha British hve captured Monceau St Vaunt and Domplerre, the three northwest railway Junctiona of Aves- nei. With the American Troops on the Sedan Front. . Nov. 7. American troops today entered that part of Se dan lying on tho west bank of the JMeuse river. The Americans have taken 8,000 prlsonera since Novem ber 1. ELECTS NEW OFFICERS At a meeting of the board of di rectors of the Josephlno County Chapter, American Kd Cross, the (following offlcora were olorted by acclamation, O. S. Blanchard, chair man; Dr. J. C. 8mlth. Mrs. W. W. Canby, vice chairmen; Mrs. Philip Hi'lmor, secretary; R. W. Clarke, treasurer. The motion to elect by acclamation was seconded by every director pres ent, kud exprowiuna of the apprecia tion of the board for the high posi tion held by the chapter In the northwestern "division, and the won derful work accomplished, were made. Tha following chairmen have been named by the executive committee: Frank Mashburn, chairman military relief; R, W Clarke, chairman ci vilian relief; Sam H. Baker, chair man financial committee; A. E. Voorhles, chairman publicity com mittee; iMrs. A. H. Gunnell, chair man membership committee; K. O. Harris, chairman canteen committee; Mrs. W. W. Canby, chairman chap tar school committee; Theodore P. Cramer, chairman speakers commit tee; Melville T. Wire, organizer of branches and auxiliaries; C. H. Dem aray, chairman salvage committee; Dr. J. O. Nlbley, chairman first aid committee. ' The chapter is organising on - a firm and substantial basis to handle 11 matters of allotment, Insurance, reconstruction and rehabilitation. In this connection, 'Miss Van Wormer is here from the northwestern divl aion office, and expects to lecture to the civilian relief committee and borne service workers of Grants Pass and the local branches for a period of two weeks. The Importance of maintaining the home life of the families In .America cannot be over estimated, and to this end a secre tary Is to be appointed In few days, who will go to Portland and take the six weeks' course prescribed toy the national chapter. . Upon her re turn, an office will be maintained whore the families and dependents of soldiers can present their proposi tions and receive the attention that rs OVER THERE WILL HEED IflEY Whether War Ends or Not, Money From lulled War Work Drive Will lie meaning to Thorn If the war should end today to our satisfaction, soma of us perhaps wouio wonder If tha ona hundred seventy odd million dollars asked of us by the United War Work fund were really necessary. In tha first place however encouraging .the news, the kaiser is not properly licked yet and until he Is wa dare not relax ona lota of our efforts, even If when be la licked wa have a mil lion men too many in France. In the next place, If the war should come to successful conclusion with in a few days or weeks. It will take probably a year, perhaps longer, to bring alt our boys safely home be cause wa will have an army or two to rour million and their equipment to irnpori ana me borrowed trans ports In which most of tbem went over will be needed to take back Canadian, Australian and other armies. uociors win tell you that the greatest dangers In tha lives of ath letes come when they break training and the strain of preparation for games Is over. So with our hnv wnen the war ends and thev r ailing through monotonous days for their turn to come home, the danger of moral breakdown will be greatest and the necessity for the safeguards, the cheer and comfort provided by the Y. M. C. A., the K. of C, tha Jewish Welfare Board, the American Library Association, the T. W. C. iA., the Salvation Army, and the War Camp Community Service, the reminders of home and that somebody cares will be correspond ngly great. r.von ir tne war ends, are we go ing to desert our boys who have given everything tor us while they endure tedious days of waiting and wondering If anybody cares? Most certainly not. We are going to send one hundred and aeventy million dol- ars and more across through the United War Work fund to let them know that everybody over here cares for them all "over there." IX HI'ITR OF INDICTMENTS DKIMaER RIDES TO CONGRESS Chicago, Nov. 7. Former Repre- sontstlve Victor U tBerger, indicted In Chicago and Milwaukee for al leged violation of the espionage acts upset the hopes of Wisconsin repub licans for a clean congressional sweep by riding to congress over Representative Stafford by a 7,000 plurality. Derger has been an avow ed opponent of the war. He made a campaign Issue of the Indictments voted against him, alleging their purpose waa political. BERLIN GOVERNMENT WANTS SELF-DISCIPLINE Amsterdam, Nov. 7. In appealing to the German people for support, the Berlin government declares It must have the confidence of tha people and the relchstag In carrying out reforms. The government's man- festo, which was Issued today, says Germany ia being changed to a dem ocratic state, but If tha transforma tion Is to be a success there must be self-discipline among the people. WHITE HOUSE SILENT . ' . ON ELECTION RESULTS Washington, Nov. 7. There was no statement from the White House today on the congressional elec tions. ' President Wilson received belated returns during the day and early evening, but later went to a theater. Is required. A card index of all fam ilies pf soldiers will be maintained, and every effort will be made to see that tha morale at home, as well as In the field, Is supported by the. ef forts of the Josephine county chap ter. Other chaptefiSall over the United States are.pbllged to conform to these rules and regulations. OBAHTS PASS, JOSEPHIHal COCWTY, ORBQOK, . THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1918. RUMOR 813 UNITED STATES In Spite of Report, Lansing Not be Received Until 5 o'CIock This Afternoon-Wash isgton Celebrates For Two Honrs-WOscn Surprised Washington, Nov. 7. Navy cable censors received unofficial message from abroad announcing Germans signed armistice terms. There is no authority for the rumor and officials say nothing but the official dispatch could be believed. - Neither the American government nor any allied missions have been advised. It Is assumed that the German en voys have been conducted through the French lines sometime today. Washington, Nov. 7. At 5 p. m. the government and allied embassies were without Information Indicating that the armistice had been signed. Parts, Nov. 7. At 6 p. m. the Temps says the German delegation must have arrived at tha front by this time and must soon present it self at General Foch's headquarters. Washington, Nov. 7, 12:50 p. m. Secretary Lansing authorized the statement that tha German armistice delegates would not be received by General Foch until 5 o'clock this af ternoon. The secretary's announce ment, eame after Washington bad been celebrating for two hours on the strength of the unofficial report that armistice terms have been ac cepted. (Despite tha fact that offi cials did not accept tha report as true, tha demonstrations persisted. President Wilson left his lunch table to see from the veranda what was going on outside and waved his nap kin to the crowd before the White House gates. Secretary Lansing's reply was based on the message of lnaulrr rushed to Paris when the rumor orig inated. Paris. Nov. 7. A considerable crowd gathered around the war of fice, awaiting tha news of the result of the German application under a REPUBLICANS HAVE MAJORITY IN THE HOUSE-FIGHT UNSETTLED FOR SENATE Washington, Nov. 7 Republicans are assured of at least half of the senate and a decisive majority In the house. They may win two more senatorshlps, Michigan and Idaho. The democrats on the face of these returns had 195 seats, and it the five missing districts were to be conceded to them they still would lack 18 votes of the number neces sary to control tha House. Incomplete returns show Olson leading Coke by 1,659, Bennett Is third. McNary Is 16,000 ahead, and Withycombe almost as much. Incomplete returns on all meas ures on the state-wide ballot, but representative of a large proportion of the vote, Indicate that the follow ing measures have failed: The bill to establish normal schools In southern and eastern Ore gon. The' bill to establish a home for delinquent, dependent and detective children in Multnomah county. The bill prohibiting the use of seines and set-nets on the Rogue river. The emergency state tax of $940,- 000. Portland, Nov. 7. With 7.2,000 votes counted, outside of Multnomah county. Senator McNary leads Os wald West by 15,958. The complete count will probably give McNary a majority of between 20,000 and 25,- 1 Says German Delegation Will flag of true for an armistice, al though It is generally believed that several days will pass before a truce can be arranged. Washington, Nov. 7, 11:41 a. m. The state department officially an nounced that at 2:15 o'clock this af ternoon, that tha Germans have not signed tha armistice. Paris, Nov. 7. It is officially an nounced that four German officers, bearing white flags, will probably ar rive at tha headquarters of General Foch tonight London, Nov. 7. General Foch has notified the German high com' mand that if the German armistice delegation wishes to meet him it shall advance to the French lines along the Chlmaty, Fourmles, La Cappele and Guise roads. From the French outposts plenipotentiaries will be conducted to the place de cided upon for the Interview. Washington, Nov. 7, 2:12 p. m. At 1:J0 o'clock this afternoon it waa said officially that the United States government had not been ad vised of tha signing or an armistice. This is approximately 8:30 p. m. in Paris. Captain Pratt; chief of naval oper ations, denied that the navy had re ceived any official information what ever of the signing of the armistice. New York, Nov. 7. The city went wild on tha unconfirmed report that Germany had signed the terms. The Associated Press did not carry the report. Its correspondents continued to file dispatches definitely contro verting the rumor. Portland, Nov. 7. Here and In many Oregon towns celebrations were held upon receipt of the rumor that Germany had signed the armis tice. 000. The vote as far aa counted gives McNary 44,414, and West 28, 456. The majority of Governor Withy combe over his democratic opponent, Walter M. Pierce, will range from 15,000 to 20,000. The vote now stands: Withycombe, 38,637; Pierce, 29,218. This county shows the re sult of the incomplete count from 29 counties and the complete unofficial returns from Clackamas, Hood River and 'Marlon counties. Tha Oregon Journal's spite meas ure, doing away with the publication of the delinquent tax lists in the state, carried by a big majority, probably by 10,000. This will be a hard blow to country publishers. Latest reports ahow that Califor nia and Florida have turned down the "bone dry" measures. Louisiana defeated frage. woman suf- No woman candidates to congress were elected. , Albuquerque, N. M., Nov. 7. Al bert IB. Fall, republican, has been elected United States senator. Detroit, Mich., Nov. 7. Truman Newberry," republican, is leading Ford by about 5,000 votes for sen ator, and .he is believed to be elect ed. -. ": WORKERS Wheal Cornered the Germans Come Out of Machine Gun Nesta and Plead for Mercy With tha American Army In Franca, Nor. 7. Compared to the German soldier of today who before tha war was supposed to be civilized, tha American Indian of frontier days is declared by an American medical officer to have been highly civilized. The Indian never pretended to be anything but a savage," said the medical officer, "while the Germans have been pretending to be peace loving and human for the past cen tury." Deliberate killing by German troops of Red Cross workers engaged in their work of mercy on the bat tlefields has aroused the wrath of American army officers. It Is as serted that all during the Marna battle, the German aviators swept low over field dressing stations, pouring machine gun bullets Into the medical units as they tended the wounded and- dropping bombs on hospitals, although the Red Cross In signia waa in plain view. The Hun snipers picked off Red Cross stretch er bearers as quickly as combatant soldiers. "They acted Just like cornored rata," declared an American Infan try oficer, "except that most of tbem did not have the courage to fight to the death. When they were sur rounded and had no chance, they would come out of their machine gun nests with tears In their eyes and cries of Kamerad.' The German soldier in a pleading attitude- Is the most loatheeome and despicable Im aginable." WARREN URGES LOYALTY TO E Fearing that the rumor that Ger many has signed the armistice and that the war is over will greatly hamper the work of the United War Work campaign, those in charge of the drive are urging the people to rally to the camoalen and rive it their utmost support. The campaign starts next Monday, and even In the event that the war Is over, the money will be greatly needed to assist In caring tor the sol diers during the next year, as in all probability thtf majority of them will remain abroad for a few montbs yet The following telegram was re ceived at the Courier office this af ternoon from the United War Work headquarters in Portland: "Glorious ' news the armistice has been signed by Germany. Im press Immediately the fact that State Director Davidson and 'every official of tha drive urge all possible pub licity that the people must now give more' liberally than aver as the heaviest welfare work Is yet to be done, probably covering years. Use every means at your command to im press the- people in regard to this at once." COXVOY SVSTEM REDUCES RAVAGES OF THE U-BOATS London, Nov. 7. Since the con voy system was adopted, some 26, 000,000 tons of food and 35,000,000 tons of munitions have been brought In convoy to this country and the food ships lost, have been reduced from nearly 10 per cent to 1 per cent. The ' grand total . of .merchant ships convoyed was 85,772 and the losses were only 433. CZECHS REPUBLIC HAS ELECTED FIRST PRESIDENT Geneva, Nov. 7. A new republic came into being when the confer ence here of. Czecho-Slovak leaders ended yesterday. The constitution of the new government is modeled after that of the United States. WHOLE NUMBER 2809. ENTIRE GERMAN NAVY IN HAKDS OF REVOLTERS ' I" , ' : . . RIOT BREAKS OCT Df HAMBURG AND RESULTS IN VIOLENT 1 ARTILLERY FIRING Kg Max Appeals to Population, Baring negotiations Will Be Hampered By Disturbance London, Nov. 1. The entire Ger man navy and a great part of Schle- swlg is in tha hands of the rerola tlonlsts, according to reports receiv ed in Copenhagen from Kiel. Copenhagen, Nor. 7. A revolt has broken oat In Hamburg, according to a dispatch from Vamprnp. Violent artillery firing ia progressing in tha streets of that city. Amsterdam, Nor. 7. Maximilian has appealed to the German people saying: . "In order to make an end to tha bloodshed a deputation has left for the front and negotiations will be seriously endangered by disturbances and lack of disclDline " Bertie, Nor. 7. Complete chaos is reported In Austria and the de mobilized; troops are plundering. London, Nor. 7, 2:12 p. m. Al tona, across the river from Ham burg, and the city of Flensburg, are reported to be within the power of revolutionary soldiers. . London, Nov. 7. The Wolff Bu reau of Berlin announces that all work has stopped at Hamburg ow ing to the strike and undisciplined acts and outrages which have taken place. : There have been similar oc currences at Luebeck. London, Nor. 7. Kiel is governed by Martnes soldiers and a workmen's council. All workshops have been occupied by Red troops. No dis turbances. Stockholm, Nov. 7. Continuous demonstrations are taking place in Berlin, according to the Social Dem- okraten. Twenty thousand deserters from the army are marching through the streets of the capital. ED, Mr. and Mrs. C. .W. Courtney on Tuesday received a letter from their . son, Cuthbert W. Courtney, a mem-'' bar of the signal corps, headquarters' Co., 364th Inf., A. P. O. 776, writ ten while in a field hospital some where in France. It contained but few lines to let the home folks Know "that 1 am alive and could be worse," A postscript by the chaplain stat-' lng that the boy was doing nicely but that it was hard to write while lying in bed with his bandages. The chap lain says: "There are tew men as brave as he. You may all feel proud of him and of his record. We are sending him back to a base hospital for a deserved rest and to get him back Into good health. Write to him as often as you can. Tell him the home news and till your letters with cheer. May God bless you and all the people who have sent their men uciy uiiug jubucb buu ngaieous ness to the world." SPANISH CABINET RESIGNS Madrid, Nov. 7.-Premier Maura Has submitted the resignation of the entire cabinet to King Alfonso.