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MEDFORD MATE TRTET7OT3. ftrEDFORD, OREG ON", FRTDAY, MARCTI 23, 1917.
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MEDFORD, OREGON.
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ABANDONED AREA
M08TC0MPLETE
Germans Destroying Country as
They Retreat Road Junctions
Mined and Blown Up Not a Home
Left Famous Tower of Ham Is
Dynamited Vilages Are Deserts.
FRENCH FRONT- IX FRANCK,
FRANCE, March 23. (From a surf
correspondent of the Associated
Press.) Destruction and desolation
are salient features along the track of
the German retreat between the im
portant towns of Roye and Ham and
beyond. Tho correspondent has ac
companied the French army In tho
advance over an area which since the
licginulng of the Gorman retrograde
movement has reached a total of ap
proximately 950 sn.iir.ro miles. Fol
lowing closely on tho heels of the re
tiring Germans the correspondent
passed through many villages whose
ashes were still Hiuoulderlng, all hav
ing been fired by Gorman troops be
longing to the seventeenth army
corps.
Road Junction rosn'iycl.
Large towns such as Roye, Ncslc
i.nd Jlam suffered less than tho vil
lagos. All road junctions were mined
and blown up, leaving gaping chaxms
largo enough to contain a six-story
house. Although In many towns the
houses outwardly are Intact, giving
almost an unchanged aspect, they
proved on Inspection to bo merely
skeletons whoso contents had been
ruthlessly deslroyed with picks and
shovels. In the country districts the
devastation everywhere Is most com
plete, both Inside and out. Old peas
ants with the women and children
who for some time had been gather
ed 'by the Germans lu tho largo cen
ters, attempted today, after being lib
erated by tho French and British, to
find tracos of their former homos.
They discovered nothing but heaps of
dobrls. Their agricultural Imple
ments and machinery had been brok
en, all fruit trees sawed through
close to tho ground and grain and
grass seed trampled. This destruc
tion added to the previous confisca
tion of all domestic anlmalB and poul
try In the occupied French provinces
during the list thirty months caused
many to glv way to despair but jo
over the roturn of the French event
ually dominated all other feelings,
ltcfugcm Homeless.
For the present most of tho refu
gee.eft homeless by tho Germans in
the ro-occupled region are subsisting
on what remains In their possession
of tho last American relief consign
ment while awaiting organization of
a French commissariat. In Hani, one
of tho most advanced and Important
towns ro-taken, tho correspondent
was tho first stranger to arrive after
tho French troops entered. Tho In
habitants, many of whom wero still
there, Invariably assorted they had
had no meat or milk for eighteen
months and that whenever they rais
ed chickens or rnbliits for their own
consumption they wero taken by the
Goi mans, who paid for them In bonds
instead of money,
Tho town's greatest featuro. the
famous tower In which Napoleon Hi
was Incarcerated within walls forty
feet thick, was blown to fragment be
fore tho Germans depnrted. All Ger
man Bllvcr money was taken awav
and replarcd by paper. The Inhabit
ants state that fifty young women
and girls were deported, ostensibly to
work for the Germans at Maubeuge.
Village Are DcmtIh.
Slmllnr conditions prevail In other
towns. Tho villages are mere des
erts. The Inhabitants say the Ger
mans before leaving declared they
would lay to waste the whole coun
try so as not to permit the advancing
allied troops to obtain any benefit
from It. French soldiers returning
from reronnnlsvanccs affirm this
program has been fully carried out.
not a rottage, treo or bush being left
whole.
Whero the retreat will stop appears
to lie unknown even to German pris
onera who mnko widely varying
statements. All, however, agree that
Field Marshal Von HlmlcuhurR is tho
leader of the wholo Gorman nilltan
policy. Their respect for his name
Is shown by the fact that even aftei
they are taken prisoner they stall, I at
attention whenever he Is mentioned.
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Lottie Fortes.
JILss linttle KorlK's, 1 -y'nr!l school teacher, lias gone through all
nimbi of uccidents l)y Mtrcct cat's ill Ht. l-uf.s iK'fore n movie camera, so
tho public may soo tho daiigers of carlo..) walking and riding.
Pioneer's Journey to Coast
A short sketch of Hie pioneer jour
ney to California of Mrs. Urania
Clieesman, who died March 18, 11117,
at Medl'ori!, Oregon.
Urania, daughter of Ohed and I.u
cindii I'olk Macy, was born in Knox
county, Iinliana, on April "ith, 1H2H,
and was married to David W. Chccs
man, October 17th, 184!).
On April 7th, 18.")0, they joined
her parents in the long- and perilous
journey by ox team to California,
buying- their last supplies nt Kansas
City, a frontier village of about "lllll
leople. The Indian village of Wyan
dotte was at the junction of the K:uv
and I lie Missouri rivers. These were
peaceable Indians and wore slcigli
hells on their buckskin lejrgins.
The Pawnee Indians wero rcspre
scntcd to us as hostile, but we hud
no trouble with them, nor with any
oilier liibcs. Our Irain was stricken
by the cholera mid several families
lost members. Among those who died
on June 1 Ith, was Charles l'olk Macy,
a yotingvr lirnlher of Mrs. Clicesmun.
At Salt Iviike t'itv a son was lioni
to Mr. and Mrs. Clieesmnn. Leaving
Sail l.nke Ciy October 8th, we jour
neyed on, finally seeing the now well
known mountain peaks of southern
California, namely, San llernardino,
(Iraybaek, Strawberry peak, Mount
Wilson, and San Antonio, lovim: call
ed "Old Halily," ami many others of
lesser size.
Arriving at the Mojiive river, we
knew we were in California. One
day's travel brought us to the eu-t
oi:d of the Cnjon pass, through which
the Santa Fe railroad now enters the
valley of San Hernardino.
Christmas Day, 18."0 we journeyed
in great peril, for the road reseended
the ridge of the Cnjon mountain,
many places being so narrow that
tlie drivers of the oxen would have
to climb on the "hounds of the wagon
tongue," not having room to walk on
the side. This part was called "The
Devil's Haekbone."'
The famous Kanehos, Cueanionga,
Sim Jose, l',l l'ncnle, 11ml others were
passed. In due lime we came to llic
mission Sun Gabriel, where Mr. anil
Mrs. Checiinan left us, to take the
steamer at the harbor o'f San Pedro
fur the port of Sun Francisco.
Their subsequent, journeys led
tlirm to many parts of California und
Orcion where they were always ac
tive in the political life. Mr. dices
man represented Lake county, Ore
gon, in the assembly tw'o terms, be
ginning 1S74.
Mrs. Clieesman was a typical pio
neer woman, beius; "a neighbor's
friend, v. henever needed."
(Written by her sister, Mrs. I.ucin
1I11 M. Koy.r
FRENCH LOSE 21 SHIPS IN
WEEK BY U-BOAT ATTACK
PARIS. Mar. 23. -The ministry of
marine this evening Issued the fol
lowing statomcut of arrivals and de
partures of vessels In and Troiii the
French porta during the week ending
March IS and of vessels sunk by nub
marfues or mines:
"During tho week ending March
is, at midnight P20 merchantmen of
nil nations, above 1011 tons net, ex
cluding fishing boats, entered French
ports, ft 1 -1 departed.
"Six French merchantmen of over
1600 tons gross each and six under
ICno tons, and fifteen fishing boats
were sunk by submarines or mines.
Three vessels wero attacked without
success.
C2AR NICHOLAS CALM BUT
HAGGARD AFTER REVOLUTION
DRAMATIC SUICIDE TWO
GIRLS IN PUBLIC CAFE
PORTSMOUTH, March Two
young women held revolver at each
other'! temples and fired, both drop
ping dead, la a booth nt the Ports
mouth Cafe tonight. They hud pre-
vlously registered at tho Hocklnghum
hotel (s Ethul Stanton and Pose King
of Wcllesle, Mass.
"CMOS" FOR A
IU-, for I. Ivor and ll.rn. l-, rr Hill
ollMicss, Sour Stomach and
Ciiiitipatloli.
Get a 10-cent box now.
Furred Tongue, Had Cohls, Indl
gestlon, Snllow Skin and Miserable
Headaches come from a torpid liver
;inu clogged bowels, which cause your
stomach to become filled with until
Kostctl food, which sours ami fir
meats like gurliace In a swill barrel.
Thai's the first step to untold mis
cry - Indigestion. tool gases, bad
breaih, yello'v skin, mental fe:irs, cv
I'lvthlng that Is horrible and nauseat
ing. A discard tonight will give
wtur constipated bowels a thorough
demising 11 ml stialglitcn you out b
morning. They oik while you
sleep - a la cent box from your tlrna
glst will keep you feeling good for
months. .Millions of mc and women
lake a t'ascaret now and then to keep
their stomach, liver and bowels regu
lated, and never know a miserable
moment. Don't forget the children
- their Utile In utile n-,-, a good,
(ciitlo cleansing, too.
LONDON, Mar. 2:1. Tho former
emperor of Russia, Nicholas Roman-
joff. has arrived at tho Tsarskoc-Selo
I palace, says a Renter dispatch from
I'etrograd. "Alighting from the train
jilt Ssarskec-e!o." says the corres
f pendent, "Nicholas appeared calm,
hut haggard. Ho wore the flowing
'uniform of tho Sixth Kuban regiment
;of Cossacks, and a black bushby.
1 Around his shoulders was a purple
I muffler ami he had a Cossack dagger
'in Ills belt. Pinned on the breast of
the former monarch, was the Order
of St. George. Nicholas was aecom
1 panted by Prince Dolgouroff."
ungalow
Market
523 East Main St.
E. Side Bear Creek.
Tin' i'liici' wlicfi' you u'i't
vmir nnui'vs worth ahvavs.
' OPEN VEDNESDxYS
AND SATURDAYS
l'ortiT llonso. Loin, Tt-a
Honrs ami all kinds of
Steak, j.it liouint 18c
lii.il lii'i'f ami Slew lOo
l'ot Koasr ....12' ami 15
Ilanilmi'oiT anil I'ork Sau-
A mass meeting will be held nt Ihe
Commercial club building this even.
ing at 7 :.')(!. The meeting has been
called to formulate plans for hand
ling; the crowds and providing enter
tnininent for the delegates to the Tri-
Slate Good roads congress to bo held
in this fitv May 30 and 17. The
primary purpose of the meeting to
night is to gnage the spirit of the
Medford citizens in regard to the
holding of the congress,' to determine
whether proper support can be count
ed on by the promoters of the meet
ing. , ...
In ease the proper support is evi
denced nt the meeting tonight com
mittees will be appointed to handle
publicity, entertainment, program
and olher features of the congress,
Jloth the Northern Pacific nnd the
Southern Pacific railroads have writ
ten granting excursion rates, fare
and one third, from all points in
Wii-diinetun nnd Oregon to Jfcdford
Medford is assured o.f a host of
r'l'lcgnfes to tlie conn-ress. .1. A.
Westerlund ami George E. Boos,
president nnd secretary respectively
of rflic Tri-Stato assi."in'ion liave
recently returned from a trip to const
points, Kiurene and Roseburg. where
c-ood roads rallies have been held.
In each of these places they were as
sured that Inrtre dele'-ations will nt
f"i;il the Medford meeting. The Port-l-iml
Chamber of Commerce has stat
ed that the date of the annual South
ern Oregon excursion of that body
will he so arranged as to include the
local congress in their itinerary.
ftoseburs will bold n pond roads
rally March 28. To this n good sized
delegation of Medford enthusiasts
will be sent.
WOMAN SICK
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Could Do No Work.
Now Strong as a
Man.
Chlcntm. Til. ."For about two vmh
I siilt'ered from a female trouble so I
was unable to walk
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LydiaE. Pinkham's ! A.
Vegetable Com-1 J
papers and deter-, -tl
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brought almost im
mediate relief. My
weakness nas en
tirely disappeared
and I never had bet
ter health. I weigh
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shoiiltliT I'ork
Sid,- pork
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Pi- lliM.ls
Spare Kils
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11)6 txiunds and am as stroncr as & man.
I Hunk money is well spent which pur
chases Lydia B.- Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound." Mrs. Jos. O'Bryan, 1755
Newport Ave., Chicago, 111,
The success of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made frcm roots
and herbs, is unparalleled. It may be
used with perfect confidence by women
who suffer from displacements, intlam
nation, ulceration, irregularities, peri
odic pains, backache, bearing-down feel
ing, flatulency, indigestion, dizziness,
ami nervous prostration. Lydia E. Pink
ham's Vegetable Compound is tueaUia
durj remedy fur female ills.
fiCp GB0UP
Dennis Eucalyptus Ointment
AT IL DRUQ TORIS
Tubes 25c JAna goc rfYirf
Aouniii; niiii'r man in
Wo liavo vory i-hoioo Poof,
Poi k anil oal.
You All Know Bob Crowder
and Cofield.
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S"i Sn-ect Peas, Panu'Mint all T
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Ji ma difNl tor - hra
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And Now, for the First Time, We Announce
A Spring
at Fashion Show
Featuring the Latest Models of the Popular "FITRITE" Petticioats
And whv not a fashion show for Petticoats? Never before were stj'les love-
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Her or more varied, ranging from dignified plain blacks and blues to glorious
Paisley taffetas in college collors that will be the rage among younger women
for wear with dashing sport costumes. And here they are, the whole depart
ment overflowing with masterpieces in the art of petticoat-making.
Of course Taffeta is THE material but in such wonderful shades. Gold,
pale greens, bright sky blues a coaxing color for every taste. New changeable
effects; red to green, gold to deep brown effects hitherto unattempU'd. Rich
. Persian silks too harmonious colors in quaint cretonne patterns. You never
saw such a georgous display.
And as to styles we cannot only touch a description new looping pleats,
two and three-tier fluffy ruffles heavy accordeon pleats, crimpings in ex
quisite designs only a fashion-loving woman can appreciate. But we've told
you enough whole page story wouldn t convey as
much as you'll know after FIVE minutes HERE.
Come, see this Pettigoat Show unusual select
your spring "Fitrite" now.
ALL NEW SPRING
FITRITE'S
are made with that
wonderful patented ad
justment feature that
insures perfect fit at
all limps without honks
eyes, buckles, or elas-1 X.
in hondc heir ue A
til, uauiia. nan uo. iu
demonstrate this to
you, too!
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real Showing of Spring Goats and Suits
New Suits
New Coats
Just received by express 50 brand
new spring coats, made in this sea
son's most up to date styles and col
ors. Don't forget to see them Satur
day, Popular prices $8.50 to $35.
Every express brings us some beauti
ful new spring suits made of this sea
son's most popular cloths, such as
Jerseys, Gabardines and Poplins. If
in need of a suit you owe it to your
self to see them. Prices from
$20.00 up to $50.00
Ij UnrJer-muslins
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SaturdaySaleof4'Dove" i
Undermuslins and Coats
Lot 1, consisting of
downs, Corset Covers,
Chemise, Combina
tion suits, nicely trim
med, values to 7Qa
$1.25, this sale... ft
Lot 2, consisting of
Skirts, Gowns, Com
binations and Enve
lope Chemise, values
up to $1.75, M QQ
this sale, Pl.J3'
One lot of women's
Corsets, new models,
all sizes, values to
$1.:
Sale
69c
price
One lot of "Women's
Corsets, new models,
all sizes, values to
$1.50, at this
sale
Our new line of Brais
sers, just arrived,
fOc to $2.50 each
89c
Childrens Muslin
Underwear, all
sizes. Real val
ues up to 40c
29c
this sale
each
Saturday Sale of Gloves
"Women's Capo
Gloves in tan
only, $1.75 val
ues, this tfj rn
sale, pair VlwV
"Women's White
Washable Chamois
sette Gloves, all
sizes, worth
85c, this sale...0JL
Before buying
your Infant's
wear, come in and
look over our new
spring line.
Notion Sale
10c
Snp-
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5c
Bmilla Crochet
Cotton, all colors ..
Children's Hose
porters, all sizes,
good quality, pair
Bearl Buttons, nil
sizes, special, card
Our new stock of Dress
Trimmings and Buttons
are here.
Jewelry
Our new line of Merite
Jewelry has just arriv
ed. We are showing the
latest ideas in Hat Pins,
Ear Drops, Stick Pins,
etc. Every piece guar
anteed to wear.
Toilet Dept.
Colgates Toilet Water
in all odors, nrfl
very special uOX,
Colgates "Week End
Package,
special ...
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Colgates Compact Cfln
Toilet Kit 1......DUC
Rose Water and
(ilycerine, sjteeial uvK
Mann's Best Goods for the Price Mann's
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