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Connecticut western news., 1915-11-18
MYSTERIOUS FIRES AT
 SEA SINCE WAR BEGAN.

1914. : Sept. 26-Cedric, fire in hold after leaving New York. Oct. 17-Degrid, fire at pier on East river. New York.
 Oct 30-Alfred Nobel cotton cargo on fire at sea.
 Nov. 9-Rembrandt. cotton cargo afire, thought to be due to bomb placed in hold in New York. .. 1915.
 Jan. 29 - Preston, cotton cargo partly burned in New York.
 March 21-CIan MacKeller. cotton cargo for United States afire at Genoa.
 March 31-San Guglielmo. cotton cargo for United States afire at Genoa.
 April 22-Devon City, sugar cargo fired by bomb.
 April 29-Erns. cargo afire in New York.
 May S-Banksdale, from New York. bomb found in hold at Havre.
 June 10-Birkenwald, from New York, nine bombs found in cargo ID hold at Marseilles.
 July 4-Minnehaha fired at sea by bombs placed on ship at New York.
 July 24-Knitsford fired at pier in Brooklyn.
 Sept. 13-Sant' Anna, from New York, fire at sea; conveyed to the Azores.
 Sept. 18-Athinai, from Brooklyn, afire at sea; carrying food supplies to the allies.
 Nov. 3 - Euterpe, chartered by British government, afire at Erie basin breakwater, Brooklyn.
 Nov. 6. = British steamship Rio Lages, on fire at sea 300 miles south of Halifax
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-18
An ingenious interview.

An officer once asked Frederick the Great for an interview, which was granted on condition that he said only two words. He presented a petition. "Sire," he said, "sign!" Frederick. highly amused, surrendered.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-18
An Eye to Safety.

Living Skeleton president of Freaks Secret society)-Our organization, la dies and gentlemen, is about perfected It will be necessary, however, to elect a treasurer Who shall it be? Chorus of Members-The legless wonder!
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-18
Census Contrasts.

The report of the first census Is con. tained in m octave volume of ffty-six pages. Nowadays. in Il decade. tho census bureau issues 100 or more quar- to volumes with more than 10000 pages.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-18
Parchmnnt.

The parchment used for drumheads is prepared from the skins of donkeys, calves, goats and wolves, and that for writing purposes from the skins of sheep. The polishing is done with pumice stone.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-18
ARRA|CN SIX IN SHIP BOMB PLOT
Grand Jury Charges Lieutenant
 Fay With Prison Grimes.
IRDICTS BANKERS NEPHEW

Bail of $25,0oo Each Is Fixed In Federal Court In New York - Presentment Gives Dates and Details to Meet ings and internal Machines to Blow Up Munitions Vessels.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-18
Flies.

Flies do not breathe through their mouths, but through holes in their bod ies. Their eyes are made up of 1000 facets. Flies are able to carry from sixty to seventy times their own weight
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-18
Rats and Oranges.

Rats in southern Italy climb the orange trees and suck the blood oranges, neglecting the others.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-18
Tracinu the Water.

Why is there so much water in a wa ter melon: Because it's planted ill the spring.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-18
Contingent.

"So you are going to start bakery?' eff can raise the dough" - Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-18
Quite EarnniclahLc.

Tommy-Pa, what is placing mans life in jeopardy? pa-Trying him by jury.-Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-18
Ruskin on Shakespeare.

Ruskin said that in all the works of Shakespeare he had no heroes, but only heroines.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-23
QUILTS and BLANKETS At A
BIG SAVING

Don't think Of buying quilts and blankets without coming
here We were fortunate in purchasing job Of quits from
manufacturer who was forced sell them as cost raw
material.
You get advantage his misfortune and our good buying
Our blanket display the best in Boausa and we offer you
quilts and blankets for
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-26
AlSTRO.GERMAN DRIVE THROUGH
...'.." SERBIA PROGRESSES STEADILY

took the town by storm. General
Won Koevess is approaching Arang-
jelovac, 33 miles southeast of Bel
grade.
THE Bulgarians have taken Me-
gotin and Prohovo in southern Ser
bia," said a Sofia statement dated
Sunday. 1t was regarded as possible,
however, that the Serbs expelled
them later.
Between zajecat and Knjazevac
the Bulgarians defeated the Serbs.
Attacks against Pirot, 25 miles to
the southeast, progressed favorably,
The Bulgarians are across the
Tlmok at many points and are push
ing steadily toward a junction with
the Austro-Germans
Defeat of the invaders at Krivo-
LAX was reported from French
sources. This Is about 40 miles from
the border. where the Nish railway
crosses. French troops were report
ed to have aided in overwhelming
the enemy. while British troops were
said to be coming up. Thus far nc
British troops have been reported In
side Of Serbia, though reports have
said they we're landing at Saloniki
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-26
(By United Press Leased wire.)


Amsterdam, Oct. 26.--Accom-
panied by incessant fighting, the
Austro- German drive In Serbia pro-
crosses steadily. according to official
report from Vienna,
Southeast Of Palanka, is miles
south Of Semendria. the Germans
stormed all the Serbian positions, de-
spite bitter defense, and occupied
Petrovac, Is miles east OF Palanka
Y In the northeastern tip Of the
country the Austro-Germans have
crossed the Danube near Orsova and
advanced into the mountains east OF
the river at the narrows OF Klissura.
Unofficial Bucharest messages said
the Serbian troops had withdrawn
from the Danube neighborhood and
that the Austrians had crossed the
river across the island Of Odakale.
Fifty steamers and lighters, laden
with munitions, were said to be as
sembled at Orsova ready to make
free passage through Bulgaria to the
aid Of Turkey.
valjevo, 25 miles from the Save
river, and 80 miles east Of Drina, Ia
Ia Austrian hands. Their cavalry
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-26
TALKS
WITH WILSON Of
GERMAN S PLOT.

Washington. Oct. 26.--Concealing
the real purpose OF his visit behind
the statement that II concerned labor
legislation, President Gompers OF the
American Federation OF Labor. laid
before President Wilson today details
OF the new gigantic plot OF German
agents TO tie up munitions manufac-
ture.
Asked point blank about the plot.
Gompers answered.
u can not tell you anything fur
ther than that I talked with the pre-
sident regarding legislation and labor
matters"
From another source. however, II
was learned that Gompers not only
gave the president information re-
garding the plot Of Robert Fay. Ger
man army man, but also told OF wide
spread activities OF pro-German
agents to effect walk outs In large
munitions plants.
Gompers said that labor In the
coming congress will ask for iegis-
iation bearing on industrial educa-
tion. conservation OF human life and
vocational training.
"The presIdent listened closely" !"
he said. "bnt did not comment aside
from expressing appreciation for my
laying these matters before him."
He showed the executive q mass
OF correspondence passing between
labor organizations In the United
States and Europe.
Gompers 10 leaving Saturday for
San Francisco TO attend the A. +. l..
convention.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-26
BATTLE AGAINST
BOOZE Is NOW ON
!. |. I. IN STATE; Or. OHIO

Cleveland, Oct. 26. 6.--Ohio is in the
throes of the greatest fight In its his
tory over the prohibition question.
"a week from today the state will
vote on 1t.
For months the subject has been
agitated and debated and the state
canvassed. The greatest dry" ora
tors in the country, including former
Secretary of State Bryan and former
Congressman R. P. Hobson, have
voluntarily stumped the state.
Churches flaunt Vote Ohio Dry"
banners; saloon windows and bill
boards point out the Evils of Pro-
hibition."
Last year the Buckeye state went
wet by $4,000, because of the heavy
majority for liquor in Cincinnati and
Cleveland. Without these, however,
the state would probably go dry.
Prohibition workers are trying to
roll up enough majority in the rural
districts to overcome the majority
of the cities.
While there are a few wet meet
ings, the saloonkeepers, for the most
part, jingle few dollars, wink slyly,
pour a free libation--an suggest
that this is the fourth attempt to
make Ohio dry.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-26
PAY VILLA
0 LEAVE
MEXICO
President Calranza Said TO
Be Willing to Give Rebel
Leader Big Sum 10 Quit
Country TIL Peace Reigns

FL Paso. Oct. 26.--General Car
rama Is trying to buy OF his ancient
enemy. General villa. and his revo-
luton. 1t was learned today from
those close to the new chief exscu-
tive. Having been recognized by the
powers. Carranza believes that to end
internal warfare justifes any means.
Carranza win cffer villa $25o,ooo
to leave Mexico Immediately. viii -
sure him of amnesty later and permit
him to return and reside in Mexico
in safety. W
Then he will offer Hippolito villa
and other leaders liberal sum II
they follow him 1t Is said Carranza
will not hesitate to spend 100000
III this way.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-26
FOOD FOR GERMAN
CITIZENS ANOsWAR
PRISONERS PROBLEM

q
Copenhagen. Oct. 26.-With Ger
many reported facing a food crisis,
representatives OF all parties Of the
reichstag will meet tomorrow with
Chancellor Won Bethman-H -Hollweg to
discuss the difficult problem Of feed
ing Germany and her prisoners, ac-
cording to confidential information
today from Berlin. This news was
taken to indicate an extremely seri-
Gus situation. particularly In view Of
allied reports Of food riots in Ger
man cities coupled with the German
admission that the government has
taken over the problem Of distribu-
tion and price regulation.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-26
Won H|NDENBERG
!. AGAIN ADVANCING
. " 'Oh RUSSIAN SOIL

Berlin, via Wireless to Sayville.
Oct. 26.--Driving across the Illuxt
district, Field Marshal Won Hinden-
berg has recaptured the Kasimir-
shika farm. today's official announce
ment said. To the southwark Prince
Leopold's Bavarians repulsed the
Russians east OF Baranovichi and
south of vygonovskoye lake.
General Won Linsingen storped
Russian positions east of Kolki and
west Of Czartorysk, repulsed q Slavic
counter-attack and took 1900 pris-
oners.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-26
TRENCHES TAKEN
FROM FRENCH BY
GERMAN TROOPS

Berlin. Oct. 26,--"We have cap
tured from the Serbians the north
ern slopes OF Raca valley tsouth of
palanka), also Marcorac, Laole and
Kucevo.' said today's official an
nouncement.
Concerning western front opera
tions. the statement said that the
Teutons took 1000 feet of French
positions north OF Mesnil, Some
French troops were made prisoner.
Only one small trench was said to re-
main In the enemy's hands. h
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-26

THE KAISER
B US !
German Progress Through
Serbia Slow, but Teuton
Successes Are Reported
From Various Battle Fronts

London, Oct. 20. - Obstacles
strewn In the path Of tho Teutonic
allies on other fronts are apparently
responsible for tho slowness with
which they are pushing their way
through Serbia,
These hindrances are In the form
OF the French drive In the Cham
pagne. Russia's offensive. the Aus
trian losses In Gaiicia, and the re-
newed onslaught all along the Ital-
ian line. Because the entente powers
are thus keeping Austria and Ger
many extremely engaged the central
powers apparently are unable TO
spare men for drive through 10 Con-
atantinople.
Tho German Official statement to-
day claimed successes for the Ger
mans on various fronts. but none was
OF such n nature AZ TO mean wide
spread progress.
Meantime. heavy allied reinforce
ments are being sent from Salonih
into southern Serbia. Whether these
include English forces has not been
disclosed. but II Is believed the Brit
ish are coming up on the trail OF the
French already there,
Rumors that the Greek cabinet,
under Premier Zaimis, has resigned
were circulated today. II is believed
that these stories resulted from q
warning by former Premier venixelos
10 Zaimis that the Venizolos party
has the votes to oust the Zaimis
party. which has been pursuing o
policy venizelos disapproved.
Meantime. Sir Edward Grey an
nounced that the offer OF the island
OF Cyprus TO Greece had expired, as
Greece had not seen NJ to take up
her arms In support OF Serbia and the
allied cause.
What the next step will be no one
In authority would reveal today. but
Athens dispatches suggested that q
break between the allies and Greece
may be In the air.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-26
AMERICAN EXPORTS FOR at
OCTOBER WEEK RECORD

Washington. Oct, 26.--American
exports last week amounted to $685.
777.016, or $40, 0,609,402 above the
imports. This constituted the most
favorable trade balance for the third
week Of October In the history Of the
country.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-26
BREAK MAY OCCUR
BETWEEN GREECE
AND THE ALLIES

London, Oct. 26.--The Central
News today limited that a diplomatic
break between Greece and the allies
Is a possibility II Greece interferes
with allied operations In the Balkans.
A note the allies representatives
handed to Zaimis contained this In
timation, an Athens message to the
Central News said. =
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-26
FUNSTON GIVEN
TROOPS To PROTECT
AMERICAN LIVES

Washington. Oct. 26,--secretary
OF War Garrison this afternoon au-
,thorized General Funston, In COM
mand OF the United States border
forces, to use any number OF the 2O.-
1000 available to protect American
lives and property at Douglas, Aris.
Garrison promised to replace any
troops Funston might move,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-26
AUSTRIAN FORCES
DEFEATING RUSSIANS

Amsterdam. Oct. 26.-Austrian
forces are defeating the Russians
west Of Czartorysk. according to the
official statement from Vienna early
today. The Slavs were again driven
across the Styr and 1000 prisoners
were taken.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-26
STEAMER COLORADO
TOWED INTO PORT

Charleston, s. c.. Oct 26,--The
steamer Colorado. ahre yesterday
near here, was towed in today by
tugs which extinguished the blaze.
Her upper structure was destroyed
and part OF the cargo was ruined,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-26
OFFER OF CYPRUS ISLE
TO GREECE HAS LAPSED
tBy United Press Leased wire.)

tBy United Press Leased Wire.)
London, Oct, 26.--Speaking In the
house OF commons today, Sir Edward
Grey, the foreign minister, said the
allies offer Of the island Of Cyprus
to Greece for her participation in the
war had iapsed, because Greece had
not seen its way clear Ito helping
Serbia.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-26

The decision OF the federal court
settles q case that has tied up the
Jewett mine, located on Mount Badly,
just west Of Grants Pass, for many
months. The mine was sold to Claus
Schmidt by the administrator,
Schmidt having claims amounting to
several thousands Of dollars against
II for merchandise and for laborers'
claims transferred to him, The sale
price was $4,000, and the heirs
sought to have this set aside, al
leging conspiracy, maintaining that
the value OF the mine was many
times the sale price. The interests
OF Mr.. Schmidt and the other defend
ants were looked after by Attorneys
o. s. Blanchard of this city and Thos.
Green OF Portland. and Mr.. Blanch-
ard was notified by wire Monday
evening of the decision favoring his
clients.
The Jewett mine has been in the
charge of caretaker for several
years pending the outcome of the
litigation, but now 1t is expected that
1t will again become one of the pro-
ducing properties of the district. Be-
ing on the slope of Baldy within a
couple of miles Of the city, the Jewett
mine is of especial interest to the
people Of the LEGALITY. 1t has pro-
duced great deal Of gold. and ex-
perts are confident that 1t will con-
tinue to be a paving property.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-26
IN
THE JEWETT
MINE CASE
Federal Judge Bean Holds
That There Was No Con-
spiracy, and Rules for
{. Schmidt and Associates

Portland, Oct. 26.-Judge Bean. In
the federal court late yesterday. de-
cided in favor Of the defendants in
the case of Joseph Healey and others
against Claus Schmidt and others.
which involved the ownership Of the
Jewett mine near Grants Pass. In
Josephine county.
The California heirs to the estate
|of BENJAMIN Healey, which included
the Jewett mine. brought suit against
Claus Schmidt. the administrator.
AID other Grants Pass people, alleg-
|i1g conspiracy to keep them from
possession OF the mine. The answer
of the defendants was that no con-
spiracy existed and Judge Bean held
In their favor.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-26
TRIESTE BOMBARDED
BY ITALIAN AvIATORS

Amsterdam, Oct. 26.--Italian avi-
ators bombarded Trieste Sunday,
killing two and wounding twelve. ac-
cording to an official report from
Vienna today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-26
SAM
TO PROBE
PLOT
Government Takes Charge Of
Investigation Following the
Arrest and Confession Of
Former German Officers

New York. Oct. 26.--The federal
government today took complete
charge Of the gigantic bomb plot. In
which Robert Fay. former German
army lieutenant. confessed he plan
ned to blow up ships bound from
America to allied ports.
Fay and his brother-in-law, Walter
Schoitz. were turned over to federal
authorities on representations Of
Chief Flynn OF the Uuited States
secret service.
"The governments interests will
be best served II the court turns
them over to us Immediately" Flynn
told Magistrate Rander at Weehaw-
ken THE matter is one OF grave
Importance"
The men we're to be arraigned this
afternoon before q United States
commissioner In New York.
Attorneys for Paul Daeche. an
other alleged conspirator. refused to
waive his rights. He will have a
hearing before the federal district
court OF New Jersey.
The court proceedings lasted only
a few minutes. Flynn served Fay
and Scholtz with warrants charging
violation OF the federal statutes in
attempts to destroy ships at sea. They
were then taken to New York.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-26
PROBE CAUSE OF FIRE ss'
IN UNION BOX FACTORY
(By United Press Leased wire.)

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
Pittsburg. Oct. 26.-Federal. state
and county officials began investiga-
tions today to determine responsible
ity in the Union Box company fire
yesterday, which cost 1S lives. They
wanted to know who was supposed
to enforce safety precautions at the
plant, and who failed to turn In a fire
alarm promptly. Old rotten Are hose
was blamed for part of the tragedy.
for 1t delayed the firemen's work.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-26
CHAMBERLAIN INVITED
no CONFER WITH WILSON
(By United Press Leased Wire. }

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
Washington, Oct, 26.--President
Wilson today wired Senator Cham
berlain Of Oregon, chairman Of the
upper house military committee. that
he would like to confer with him
within q week II possible.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-26
Leased Wire Telegraph Service
VILLAS ARMY TO
ATTACK TOWN NEAR.
ARIZONA BORDER

Columbus, N. NJ, Oct. 26.-Twelve
thousand villistas appeared near
Aqua Prieta, one mile from Douglas,
Ariz., today, and made preparations
for an attack. Aqua Prieta is Car
ranza's headquarters in Sonora. It
is In command OF General Gales.
Washington, Oct. 26.-Fearing a
bombardment by General villa, resi-
dents Of Aqua Prieta today fed
across the border TO Douglas. Ariz.,
according to state department adj
vices.
officials fear that trains moving
5000 Carranzistas from Eagle Pass
might be attacked by raiders. so
American soldiers are patrolling the
railroad.
The state department received an
appeal from the mayor OF Douglas
for protection from bullets across the
border in the impending battle. De-
Election Of several villa generals to
Carranza was oficially announced.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-26

New York, Oct. 26.-Police and
secret service men drew their net
tighter today In the most recent Ger
man anti-shipping plot, in which Ave
men already are either held or
sought. They intimated they had
merely scratched the surface and
that further arrests might be expect
ed at any time.
The most startling overnight de-
velopment was the search for Max
Breitung, relative of Edward N.
Breitung, millionaire shipping and
mining man and purchaser Of the
Dacia, which later France seized
doubling the validity OF its transfer
to the American flag under war time
conditions. What part he played in
the plot to which Robert Fay, form
Continued on page 81
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-10-26
GERMAN SPY coURTMARTrALED

London, Oct. ga German spy.
with forged American passport. has
been courtmartialed here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-07
MANY At OPENING OF
BAPTIST EAcAMPnEh1
Opening Address IL Delivered In Taber-
naeIe BY Rev, John Reach
Strasom.

lgneclai 10 The Richmond XlrEinlanl
Norfolk. Va. July s.--The Nirginia
Baptist Summer encsmpmsnt openej
at Virginia Beach tonight with an int
tiai attendance of several hundred. ne
big Tabernacle. with seating capacity
of about 2.ona persons was more tnan
half alIed with delegates and seaside
visitors to hear the inaugural address,
aetfx4red by Rev John Roach Straton.
of Norfolk. and the FIRST lecture Of
DR.. Clinton y. Howard one of the
Chautauaua lecturers,
General Secretary Joseph II. Watts
expressed himself tonight as well
pleased with the registration for the
day. About 1900 delegates TO the var
ious conferences and training classes
are expected. the increase over last
year being due largely to the fact
that the annual convention of the
Baptist Young Peoples Union. of Vir-
ginia, meets AL. the. same time AS the
encAmpment Is held, beginning Friday.
Among the Chautauaua speakers on
the program for the ten days of the
encampment are DR., Henry Louis Smith
president Of Washington and Lee Unt-
versity. Congressman A. J. Montague.
Attorney General John Garland Pol
lard and many noted Baptist divtnes.
The encampment closes July Is.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-07

Many friends paid the last tender
tribute OF respect 70 the memory 'f
Mrs. Barton II. Grundy yesterday after
noon at o'clock, when the simple and
solemn Episcopal burial service WIS
read by Rev. Or. J. J. Gravatt. rector
of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. The
funeral was conducted from the resi-
dence 400 West Franklin street. and
the interment WAS made In Hollywood
The following served as pallbearers
st. George Bryan, Leigh r. Page. Will
liam ]. Miller, Thomas j. Leahy, Or.
Robert c. Bryan, DeSoto Fitzgerald,
DIR. Alexander Brown and George Glib
son
Mrs Grundy was widely connected
throughout Virginia, being the daueh-
ter of Thomas Branch, well known
banker OF the past generation. She IL
survived by her husband, and three
chilaren- Barton Haxaii Grundy, Car
ter Branch Grundy and Miss Miriam
Grundy. She was related to the Bowies.
the Cabeiis, the SCOTS, the Munfords.
the McAdamses and other prominent
Virginia families.