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Policeman Hurt by Fan.

Policeman Archie Auran of the third
precinct was treated at Emergency
Hospital yesterday afternoon for scalp
wounds. The wounds We're inflicted by
an electric fan that accidentally fell
from a card case in the police station.
He was able to go to his home at 626
I'd street northwest, after his wounds
We're dressed.
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.BATTLESH|P NEBRASKA
CRASHES INTO BARK
Crew of Merchantmen Taken Off.
Vessel, Probably Mabel I. Meyers,
Sinks, It Is Thought.

BOSTON, July 31.-The battleship Ne
braska, rounding Cape Cod in a thick
fog tonight, was in collision with a
bark, believed to be the Mabel l. Mey-
ers of Belfast, Me Wireless advices
said that the Nebraska was not seri-
ously damaged. The bark, however,
was believed to have been sunk, as the
battleship reported that she had taken
Off the crew and was bringing them
here. The Nebraska was not expected
to arrive off this port until tomorrow
morning.
The radio message gave the name of
the bark which figured in the collision
the Mabel l, Meallis, but maritime
records contain no such name and the
opinion was expressed that the Mabel
l. Meyers was meant.
The Meyers. according to shipping
registers, left Barbados July for
Portland, Me, and this city She was
spoken six days later in latitude 27.41
north. longitude 6632 west, and would
probably be off The Massachusetts
coast a this time. She was command
ed by Capt Meyers, her principal own
er, and carried a crew of nine men.
The Nebraska had completed a series
of maneuvtrs off Rockport, Mass, and
was bound for Newport, r. l.. to join
the other vessels of the Atlantic fleet
in the more extensive maneuvers about
to begin there.
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NEW FRENCH FL|ERS
CARRY SPECIAL GUNS
Armed Aeroplanes Cause Much Mys-
ferrous Talk, But No Informa-
ton Reaches Public.

Correspondence Of the Associated Press
PARIS. July 1.-THE armed aero
planes officially reported to have bonn
barded train and obliged German
flying machine TO alight are supposed
to be the new flyers that have >been the
subject of much mysterious private
talk, but of which nothing has been
known officially. Just what they are
no one has any right to tell further
than that they are more powerful than
any of the preceding French machines
and are armed with a new cannon es-
pecially made for them, supposed to
Ere an inch and a half shell.
From many illusions to this new
arm it appears that it is expected to ac-
centuate the superiority which the
French claim to have gained over
German aviation. The German ma
chimes were better prepared for war
fare at the beginning. had more pow
erful motors and could outdistance
French machines in an air chase.
Armed With Special Guns.
The French brought out more and
more powerful motors, protected some
Of their machines with steel plates and
armed them with special guns. These
machines, in the hands Of civilian
aviators, who volunteered for the war
and who have specialized themselves
in the chase Of German aircraft, put an
end to the aeroplane raids upon Paris.
Besides. document published by the
general staff of one Of the German
armies recognizes the superiority of the
French aviation corps in criticisms of
incfIiciency OF the German flyers, par
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u. s. WILL MAINTAIN
BIG FORCE IN HAITI
Reinforcements Rushed to Island on
the Connecticut to Aid
Admiral Caperton.

Further trouble is expected in Haiti
and the present intentions of the Wash
ington government are to keep strong
naval force in Port au Prince. where two
United States bluejackets and six Haitians
have been killed in the fighting which
followed the landing of cXpeditionary
force under Rear Admiral Caperton to
protect the lives and property of foreign
crS.
The battleshp Connecticut sailed from
Philadelphia with 500 marines to reinforce
the 400 marines and bluejackets now
guarding the Haitian port. The transport
Hancock and the hospital ship Solace will
follow, and other aid will be sent as
necessary.
Admiral Caperton has advised the Navy
Department that six Haitians were killed
and two wounded in the engagement
Thursday night in which the two Ameri-
can seamen lost their lives Disarming
Of the natives continued, he said and
quiet generally prevailed, both at Port
an Prince and Cape Haitien. where
American forces also are on guard.
Two Presidential Aspirants.
Political activity resulting from the
overthrow of the GuiIaume govern
ment, the report said. ALREADY had man
Tested itself, the revolutionary COM
mittee having declared for Rosalvo
Bobo, leader of the recent unsuccessful
revolt at Cape Haitien. The Blot party
at Cape Haitien has declared for an
aspirant named Baurand.
There are many unemployed men III
and around Port an Prince. comp,cat-
ing the situation.
No representations have been made
by tn" State Department as a result of
the overthrow of the government and
killing of President Guillaume. None
will be made, il was officially stated.
until new government IS established
with which the United States can deal
As soon as possible. however, the
United States government is expected
to renew its efforts to negotiate
treaty whereby the United States
would manage the finances of Haiti
and secure the right to intervene in
the interest of peace.
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Tells of Engagement.

a travelling man may l." "A tours; .r
a tramp The distinction is :. matter OIL?
money.
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generation a sorrowful heritage Of hate
and vengeance.
Why Not Weigh Peoples Rightsp

Why Not Weigh Peoples RightsP
conscience the rights and just aspira-
tions of the peoples? Why not start
with good will a direct or indirect ex-
change of views with the object to con-
sidering as far as possible these rights
and aspirations and thus put to an end
the terrible combat. as has been the
case previously under similar cricum-
stances.
Blessed be he who first extends the
olive branch and tenders his hand to
the enemy in offering him reasonable
conditions of peace.
Basis of Equilibrium.
The equilibrium of world progress
and the security and tranquility of
nations rcpose on mutual well being
and respect of the right and dignity of
others. more than on the number of
armies and a formidable zone of
fortresses.
1T is the cry of peace which issues
from our supreme soul this sad day
and which invites the true friends of
peace in the world to extend their hand
to hasten the end of war which for
year has transformed Europe into an
enormous battlefield
May Jesus in His pity. by the inter-
medlar! OF the Mother OF sorrows,
end the terrible tempest and cause to
arise a radiant dawn and the quietude
of peace formed in His own divine
image. May hymns of thanks to the
Most High Author of all good things
soon rcSOund'
hope for Reconciliation.
Let US hope for the reconciliation of
tho states, May the peoples once
again become brothers and return to
their peaceful labor in arts. learning
and industry May once again the en-
pire OF justice be established, May the
people decide hcnceforth to confine the
solution OF their differences no longer
to the sword but to courts of justice and
equity. where the questions may be
studied with necessary calm and
thought,
This will he the most beautiful and
glorious victory. In confidence that
the tree of peace will soon allow the
world to enjoy again its fruits, which
are so much to be desired. we bestow
our apostolic benediction upon all those
who are part of the mystic flock which
is confGed to our keeping. even also
upon these who do not yet belong to
the Roman Church We pray the Holy
Father to unite Himself to us by bonds
of perfect cha rity."
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Fishing Schooner Sunk.

ST. JOHNS. y. f, July 31.-The Nor
wegian steamer Drot, bound from New
York to Archangel. rammed and sank
the Canadian fishing schooner Mata-
pedia off Cape Race in a dense fog yes
terday The schooner's crew of seven
teen were picked up by the steamer
and landed here today.
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Civil War Correspondent.

In the same account DR.. Croffut told
of his advent as soldier and war cor
RESPONDENT in the civil war. His &C
count speaks for itself, in the style
which made his writing such good
reading:
81 shortly after enlisted in the LIST
Minnesota but early anticipating that
it would be the banner regiment or the
conflict, losing more than any other
regiment in, killed, wounded and miss
ing, [ firmly resolved to be among the
latter and designed going into the
field as correspondent OF the Tribune.
1t seemed to me that this was SOFT
snap, but I frequently wandered into
battles, where J. ran the wrong way.
got under fire, and came pretty near
being decilnated. At Gettysburg, in
the bloody angle. l received bayonet
thrust, which occasioned the ampu-
tation of my left leg. My wound oc-
casioned my retirement from the army:
I use the words my leg my wound,
etc. in broad rhetorical sense, Tor
it was my substitutes leg. l paid $3'o
for him, 1t was my leg sentimentaliy
it was my leg financially; 1t was MS
lesion Only in a mere anatomical sense.
have never asked for a pension
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ticularly in directing fire of the ar

ticularly in directing fire OF the ar
tillery.
Recently the Germans announced the
appearance of new machine, supposed
to surpass everything yet produced.
with four propellers and two motors o
each propeller. A letter from q French
aviator says regarding an engagement
with one of these machines:
Tells of Engagement.
Each time he passed me- the machine
gun man fired a whole band nf ..tif-
ridges-it was hail Of bullets Th-a
the machine swung round and catitr
back above me. Four ti.nc., g, .
peated the manenVcr, and i N"c..
each time | could see ihc bullets ~
passenger and | fired al lour ainfnur
ton, but the machine was 100 fs,,t Tor
u.s. Then we turned 70 draw the e:.,-
my toward our lines. At 1000 t1eteta
he scented the ruse and turned tai
AS fast and efficient as these nc2
German machines may be, the Frcitc
claim that their new mir engines ~, I
further revolutiouZe this Kind "f .t3f-
fare.
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breaking every Good-
year record.
Your friends or we
will sometime win you
to Goodyear tires. You
can't always resist these
advantages, They mean
too much to you. Any
dealer will supply you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-01
Managing Editor of Evening Posi-

Another item in the same account IS
of especial interest In DR.. Croftuts
own words:
Il was managing editor of the Even
ling Post during the Chicago fire, made
La photographic report of the conflagra-
ton, riding through it day and night,
and went to New York on the first day
thereafter. ! wrote all the way, eX-
banding the notes l had taken, and
putting them into shape for the press.
II went at once to the Herald othce,
where Managing Editor Connery, whom
knew. said: If you had come here
last night l would have given you
$1,000 for a letter. but he took two
columns, and I worked off six or seven
columns more on the Tribune, orld
SIM and standard. / got $500 or $500
for the job
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-01

edged grips. 1t is flat
and regular, so it runs
like a plain tread. 1t
distributes the strains.
Any man who meas
ures and compares anti
skids is bound to choose
Goodyear An-Weathers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-01

Funeral services for DR.. W. A. Croft
fut, eighty years old, veteran newspaper
man, author and scientist. who died yes
terday at his home, 142 b street north
east, probably are. to be held tomorrow,
although arrangements had not been COM
pleted with certainty at late hour last
night The services are to be private
and interment is to be in Oak Hill ceme-
terry.
Friends of DR. Croffut throughout the
city were shocked to hear OF his death.
Friends today recall that for many years
his reputation as Washington correspond
ent of New York dailies was of national
character. He was a scientist we'll as
author. and was widely known a
student of psychic phenomena, including
hypnotism. Though not a graduate from
any college, he received tho degree of
Ph.D. from old Union.
In a sketch of his own life, written in
1894. DR. Croffut said OF himself
81 went to Yale. Not as a student.
My father was farmer in the suburbs,
and whenever "A watermelon would es-
cape the vigilant eye of the wandering
freshmen and succeed in matriculating
in our patch | used to carry it and sell
il to the opulent sophomores for 20
cents. This was the beginning of my
wealth; and it was the nearest ever
got to college"
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Serious Defects

Some anti-skids have shallow, short-lived
projections. Some have rounded edges
which fail to grip. Some center the strains
at small points in the fabric. Some cause
much vibration.
The Goodyear All-Weather has sharp
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-26
MASON TELLS WHAT
WAR MOVES MEAN

New York. Nov 2G.---An indlca-
tion that Germany doubts her ability
10 impose an indemnity upon the cn-
'tente allies In the event OF peace Is
contained in Berlin reports that new
war taxes arc proposed. Hitherto
Germany has paid its war expenses
on borrowed money.
Finance Minister Helffrich stated
last August that there would bo no
levy Of taxes. because the indemnity
Germany would demand from con-
quered territory would bo sufficient
TO meet oil her expenses. This state-
ment. five days later. caused British
Foreign Secretary Grey to make his
now famous remark. that so long as
Germany is flghtIng for supremacy
and tribute the war must 10 on"
Introduction OF the tax bill in Ger
many indicates that pressing ne
cessity has arlsop. Retirement from
Iielfrlch's original promise that the
war would be conducted on Indcm-
mites has caused much depression.
To the frightful cost to Germany's
young manhood and economic sacri-
fices. the burden OF taxes viii be add
cd. This may become tho final straw
which will break German miiItarism.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-26
MINERS OPENLAMP
BELIEVED CAUSE .
OF EXPLOSION

Ravensdale. Wash, Nov. 26.-It Is
reported today that the coroner's
jury investigating the explosion in
the Northwest Improvement COM
pany's mine here two weeks ago.
which killed 81 miners, will find the
explosion was caused by a miners
open lamp igniting q pocket Of gas.
There had been doubt as to whether
gas pocket or premature blast
was responsible for the tragedy.
The finding OF a dead miner with
his lamp olen and the body in such
position as to indicate the explosion
originated In a peak in the roof OF
the third level led to the jury's and
ings.
Coroner Mason has subpoenaed be-
tween so and 100 witnesses to testify
at the inquest next Wednesday, at
which time an effort will be made to
fix the blame for the presence OF such
a body of gas in the mine.
Families OF the dead miners have
been extended credit at the COM
pany's store until further notice. The
United Mineworkers announce that
the relief fund has reached $4,000,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-26
ALLIES LANDING MORE
TROOPS AT SALONTKI

Paris, Nov. 26.--As a sequel to
settlement of the Grecian diplomatic
crisis the allies are landing further
forces at Saloniki. according to re-
ports today, in the assurance that
they will not be molested.
Experts here believe. however,
that the allies do not intend to at
tempt an extensive sweep in Serbia,
instead, II is thought. they will swing
northeast from Uskub in south
central Serbia, to Sofia.
Communications with Constanti-
nople can be cut there as readily as
anywhere. and in achieving this aim
the allies would have the advantage
OF striking atsthe vitals Of Bulgaria.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-26
NOCALES HAS BEEN
I. EVACUATED BY THE
v|LL|STA TROOPS

Nogales, Ariz.. Nov. 26.--villa's
entire garrison at Nogales. Sonora.
evacuated today. completely looting
the town before they left, villa or
dered the garrison to join him out
side Of .Hermosillo for a general at
tack upon that place. General
Acosta crossed into American terri
tory and Joined Governor Randall,
who came over during the night.
All the villista wounded were
brought across the line and hundreds
Of families are moving over In carts,
'wheelbarrows. and even carrying
their household effects on their
backs.
General obregons Carranzista
force Is reported twelve miles out
and expected to occupy the evacuated
city before night.
Good order prevails In Nogales,
Sonora, since the villista troops eva
cuated.
Batteries @ and ID. Sixth U. s. field
artillery, arrived here shortly before
noon and at once took up positions
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-26
NINE, SCHW|MMER
IN WASHINGTON
TO SEE PRESIDENT

Washington. Nov. 26.--Two neu-
tral nations are ready to act now for
creation Of peace congress OF all
neutrals, Madame Schwimmer. Hun
garian peace advocate. said today she
would inform President Wilson in
their conference. She said she would
present material evidence that the
belligerents are tired OF the struggle
apd that they are only awaiting. the
Invitation OF neutral countries to dis
cuss peace terms. n
Meantime. neutrals are waiting
upon the presidents approval before
assuming the initiative. She intim-
ated that the president, comforting
recently with Henry Ford. gave him
no favorable answer to the request
that he sanction any kind Of neu-
tral conference. She declared the
women peace advocates are discour-
aged at the presidents attitude.
Unless representatives OF the Wo-
mems Peace congress present new
evidence. the indications are that
they will receive mo- encouragement
from the president. It was learned
that he feels the right solution has
not yet been offered, and officials
stated that he is in closer touch with
European Developments than are
those people who are urging him Ito
act Immediately.
The president himself will send no
representative on Ford's peace ship.
This expedition. however. is in no
way embarrassing to the government,
Lansing said.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-26
SAVAGE ATHLETICS.
Canary islanders Who Would Have
Made Star Ball Players.

A. U@6& StAf wal Ff8yhf3t
The Canary Islands came into sub
lection TO Spain about the time Colum-
bus discovered America The conquest
was due solely TO the superiority OF
European weapons' and not to better
skill mud prowcss. Native soldiers were
trained athletes developed under sys.
ten that held athletic sports 10 be an
important business. like military drill,
Spanish chronicles have left accounts
OF sports Of the islanders sFrom baby.
hood they werc'trnined to be brisk In
self defense As soon nv they could
toddlc the children were pelted with
mud balls thu, they might learn how
to protect themselves. When they were
boys stones and wooden darts were
substituted for bits OF clay.
In this rough school they acquired
the r,idimcnis of warfare which ena.
blcd them during their wars to catch In
their hands the arrows shot from their
enemies crossbows.
After the conquest Of the Canaries n
native OF the islsnds was seen at Sc.
Vile who for u silver piece lei man
throw at him as many stones as he
pleased from distance OF eight PAGES.
without moving his left foot he avoid
Cd every stone.
Another native used 70 defy dny one
to hurl an orange at him with 80 great
rapidity thnt he could not catch Il.
Three men tried this. each with a doxs
en- oranges. and the islander caught
every orange. Az a further test he hit
his antagcnists~with each Of the or
anges
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-26
NOTICE TO VOTERS

Notice is hereby given that an ini
tiative petition was on the 17th da,
OF November, 1915, filed with th,
undersigned, Auditor and Polic'
Judge, asking that certain PROPOSED
charter amendment be submitted Il
the legal voters OF the City OF Grants
Pass for their approval or rejection
at the regular general election to b
held in said City on the 9Th day o
December, 1915. 0 BRIEF statement o
the tenor and effect Of said petition
being as follows:
AN ACT
To propose an amendment to
the charter OF the City Of Grants
Pass by adding thereto Section
166, which said amendment pro-
vides for the purchase and ac-
QUESTION by the City Of the
Rogue River Water Works sys-
TEN, under and pursuant to an
offer made to the City therefor,
which said offer by said amend
ment is expressly accepted, and
to authorize for the purpose OF
the purchase and acquisition OF
said water works system an is
sue of bonds OF the City in the
sum of one hundred twenty
thousand dollars ($120,000.00).
as provided in said amendment,
which said bonds shall be known
as City of Grants Pass Five Per
Cent Water Bonds, providing for
the form Of said bonds and the
coupons attached thereto. and
authorizing the council to levy
such an additional tax each year
in an amount sufficient to pay
the annual interest Of said bonds
and the principal thereof as
same mature, and authorizing
and instructing the mayor and
recorder to sign same and affix
the seal Of the city thereto and
to do any and all acts necessary
to carry into effect the provi-
sions OF said amendment;
said proposed amendment will b
printed in pamphlet form by the Cit
and copies mailed to every legs
voter within the city whose address l
known. not later than ten (10) day
before said general election, and ca
be had at the Office OF the Audito
and Police Judge thereof upon appll
cation.
Dated at Grants Pass, Oregon. thi
18th day Of November, 1915.
H. H. BASLER,
Auditor and Police Judge
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-26
MONTENEGRO is
HAVEN SOUGHT BY
DEFEATED SERBS

Berlin. NOV. &C., Their ranks al
ready badly weakened. by captures
and prlyatIons, tho serbians today
are fighting TO escape capture BY the
Tcuton armies,
Hut the Teutons, steadily, romorse-
". are closing their trap on the
Plain OF tho Blackbird In western
Serbia, while tho remnants OF tho
northern Serbian army seek 10 make
their way 70 Montenegro.
Meantime tho Austrians are driv-
Ing southwark TO help their Bulgar
allies oxpel the forces OF the entente
powers.
With soutari reported now as the
location OF Serbian government otil-
cials attcr shifting from pillar to
post, there ID possibility OF some
aid from that direction for the Serb
forces, but experts here believe that
the Serbs will be cornered and
slaughtered or captured before @hoy
can either dash across the Monte
ncgrin frontier or receive this de-
sired succor.
Tho battle about prilcp. in south
ern Serbia. still RACES.
Monastir Ia on tho verge OF cap
ture.
Possibility OF a declaration OF war
between Italy and Germany 10 fore
seen in the dispatch Of Italian forces
TO the Balkan campaign, Reports
Indicate that Italy is prepared to
send at least 10000 men there.
Meantime tho action OF Russia 10
being closely watched. The belief
Is growing that she has determined
TO land heavy force In tho Balkans
10 an effort to turn tho scale against
the Teutons.
Austrian forces operating on the
Plain OF the Blackblrd have reached
point south OF Mltrovitxa to vucum.
German forces are trying to relieve
the pressure resulting from the In
crease Of allied forces in the vardar
valley.
Meantime Berlin confidently be-
lIeycs that few days more will see
Developments OF Importance In the
Serbian theater- another victory for
her arms. more striking than she has
yet obtained.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-26
FRANCE N NEED or
MORE CASH FOR
EXPENSES Of WAR

Paris. Nov. 26.--- Minister OF Fin
ance Ribot today urged the chamber
OF deputies to pass the s1.634,56O.-
900 credit for prosecuting the war
during the first quarter OF 1916. He
expressed confidence In the nations
financial stability and In her future.
"The financial situation" he said.
lis not at all disquieting. regard
the future with the greatest conf
dence: This credit is needed because
OF the constant expenditures in the
purchase Of military supplies. the re-
quirements Of social benefits and 9TH
or war incidentals.