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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-02
DUPONT POWDER COMPANY
 CONTEMPLA ATE ERECTION
 OF SEVERAL BIG PLANTS

Tentative plans looking toward develop ments in the Birmingham district involv- ing an investment of several millions of dollars are being made by the E. l. DuPont De Nemours Powder company, according to authoritative information gained from prominent local industrial leaders. It has been known for some time that the DuPont interests were considering the advisability of construct ing some large plants in the district, and it has been reported that options were taken on several different sites.
 On two occasions recently the DuPont interests have had some of their engi- neers visit the district 10 compile re- ports on conditions It is stated that no
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-02
M.I.D|LLARDURGES ]. IMMEDIATE ACTION Says Now Is Time to Get Busy On Location of
 Nitrate Plant

M. J. billiard believes the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce should get busy at once to get the government nitrate plant to the fact that members of the chamber are under a misapprehension regarding the status of this important project.
 '.I noticed in an afternoon paper yes terday an article quoting MT. Morris Bush, president of the Chamber of Com merce," said MT. billiard, "to the effect that as soon as the House passes the Shields water power bill, if it does at all, the Chamber of Commerce will go after the nitrate plant for Muscle Shoals
 Tt is not necessary to wait for the Shields, bill as the authorization of the nitrate plant has already passed both houses in the army appropriation bill, and is now in the hands of the President. This provides for the building of the ni- trate plant to cost not less than $2O, GOO. OOO The government has already spent sl50, 900 in getting preliminary reports on Muscle Shoals and the army engineers ing the most practical and the best power site inithe United States.
 The Chamber of Commerce should not wait for the Shields bill as the army bill that has already passed settles the fact of the location of the nitrate plant, but the Shields water power bill will make the Muscle Shoals proposition all the more attractive. as that bill allows private corporations to participate in the developments. Therefore, it is to be hoped that MT. Bush and his committee and every loyal citizen in the state of Ala bama will take heed at MT. Harding s warning in his great speech at Tusca- loosa and go after this nitrate plant as well as the armor plate plant for this state.
 There never was a more opportune time for the citizens of Alabama to make the fight of their lives and it is to be hoped that we will lose no time in effect ually presenting our claims. As the mat ter now stands 1t is only left to the President to select the site for the nitrate plant under the army bill. which was fully explained in MT. Harding's pub lished speech''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-02
WOMEN OF CITY WILL HAVE PARADE TO SHOW
 AUDITORIUM INTEREST
Ward and Weatherly Send Letters Endorsing Auditorium Bonds Commission Is Absolutely Uncommitted to Any Particular Plan Or Site For Structure

league and other organizations are join ing in the movement and lending every assistance.
 It is planned to have more than 10J automobiles, with from four uo six wom- en in each car, parade the principal streets of the city to impress upon the voters the interest the women have in the proposed auditorium. Each car will bear a banner with some appropriate wording. It is urged that all patriotic citizens who have cars place them at the disposal of the committee Satur- day afternoon for the parade. Those who will assist in this matter are re- quested to notify H. K Miner, chair man of the auditorium committee, or Mrs. John London chairman of the women s parade committee.
 WARDS LETTER
 Following are the letters received by President Bush of the Chamber of Com merce yesterday from President Ward and Commissioner Weatherly:
 MT. Morris w. Bush, President Chamber of Commerce, Birmingham, Ala
 Dear Sir: Replying to your inquiry as to my attitude towards the proposed bond issue for an auditorium I consider the auditorium as a part of the founda ton of a great forward movement that will advance Birmingham 20 years. The grsat activity in building operations, the move ment for lower freight and lower light rates use of the Warrior river for com mercial purposes, the acquisition of our water plant, with lower water rates, are all a part of this great movement, and will materialize in time. Birmingham must have a heart and center where all people can meet together easily, conven- iently and in multitudes, so as to be a part of this programme The audlrcrjuIn ha hot 1tn
 GEORGE WARD,
 President"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-02

definite decision has yet been reached regarding the proposed developments, but it is known that the engineers and other officials of the company who have been here were considerably impressed with the conditions they found, and they inti-
 mated that their reports would probably be favorable.
 Local industrial men, with whom the HaPont representatives conferred do not desire to be quoted on the matter, and they decline to divulge the details of the proposed developments which were made known to them. It is understood that the tentative plans call for the construction of plants on the Warrior river some distance above Lock IF for the manufacture of war munitions and chemicaf-. The DuPont interests now have three plants in the district, two near Marylee, and third beyond Boyles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-02
M'CORD DIES FROM
 CUTTING HIS THROAT
Mount Pinson Man Said to Have Been Despondent Over the Death
 of His Wife

Fred McCord, age 25 years, who at tempted suicide by cutting his throat with a razor Sunday afternoon at his residence at Mt. Pinson, after return ing home from his wifes funeral, died at a local nfirmary yesterday morn ing at S;3O o'clock. Dependency over his wifes death is said to be the cause of his act. MT. McCord was brought to Birmingham early Monday morning and placed in a hospital It was first reported that he would, recover
 The remains were sent to Mt Pin son yesterday afternoon at $50 o'clock by the Johns Undertaking company, where funeral services will be held this morning. The body will be inferred by the side of his wife at Mt. Calvary cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-02
Echoes of the Reunion

Here is what a few of the comrades of Col. w. B. Leedy have to say about their visit to Birmingham:
 Gen. William E. Mickle of New Or leans, La, adjutant general and cihef of staff of Gen. Bennett H.. Young, says: "The reunion was a decided suc- cess and I am much pleased to say this as I greatly feared that it would not turn out Gas it certainly did) all that could be wished. Mrs. Mickle and my son join me in kindest regards, and I assure you that I value much all your personal kindnesses." z Capt. Samuel A. Pepper of Memphis, Tenn, says: q again thank you for wish further to say that all the vet erans I have talked to express them selves in the highest praise of the most excellent, treatment they received in your good city"
 Gen. E.. T. Sykes of Columbus, Miss, adjutant general and chief of staff of General Harrison, says: My visit to your home and city. the brightest spot in memory. The reunion was won derful success. Thank you again" Capt R. O. Bean of Atlanta. Ga.,
 
 mensely and only wish you would adopt me. Great is Birmingham and it's third reunion"
 Col. G. w. Ely of Montgomery, on General Harrison's staff, says: q never had better time and every com rade that I have met is singing Bir- minghams praises"
 Col H. c. Davidson of Montgomery. on General Hoopers staff. says: 'Tt has been my pleasure to attend many reunions with you, but Birmingham carried off the prize"
 Capt Frank B. Gurley of Gurley says T am sorry could not be with you more at Birmingham. You were always busy and when I once got into the crowd I could not extricate myself long enough to hunt you up. It was a great gathering of our old boys and their treatment has never been sur passed. in my judgment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-02
Suits Filed

The following damage suits were filed in the city court yesterday:
 Tom Hayes vs. J. w. Lusk, w. C.. Nixon and w. B. Riddle as receivers for the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad company, 5000 claimed for alleged personal injuries sustained while crossing the defendant company's tracks.
 Cora Gate, as administrative for the estate of George Brown, vs. Clinton Mining company, S20.0O0 claimed for the death of plaintiffs intestate, who was killed in the defendant company's mine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-02

Strand-"Saints and Sinners" with Miss Peggy Hyland
 Trianon-"The Labyrinth,' with Miss Gail Kane.
 Colonial-"The Love Mask, with Miss Cleo Ridgeley.
 Rialto-"A Million a Minute," with Francis x. Bushman.
 Princess-"The House With the Closed Shutters with Henry B. Wal thall.
 Odeon One-'The Floor Walker, with Charlie Chaplin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-02
WEATHERLY'S LETTER

MT. Morris w. Bush. President Cham Der of Commerce, Birmingham, Ala. Dear Sir: Replying to your inquiry as to my attitude towards the pro- posed bond issue for an auditorium, undoubtedly an auditorium is a neces- sity for Birmingham, and the sooner built, the better.
 T am absolutely free to choose in the matter of site and plans. I am not predisposed to any plan or site. Yours very truly,
 JAMES WEATHERLY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-02
Deputy's Pocket Picked

Deputy Sheriff Julius Green, bailiff in the criminal court, had his pocket picked of $40 in currency on an East Lake street car late Wednesday night, while he was on his way home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-02

1 Experienced travellers have found great benefit by taking with them bottle of pr. SETH ARNOLD'S BALSAM It cures illness caused by impure water and
 sudden changes of climate. Warranted by
 Eugene Jacobs Drug Store-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-02
TODAY'S EVENTS

Mass meeting at East Lake park at 8 o'clock tonight in favor of the $500,- 900 municipal electric light plant. Speakers will be Commissioners Truss and Barber s. J. Bowie and T. H. Mol ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-02
PERSONAL

J. c. Greene, president of the Greene Drug company, who had been confined to his home by illness for three months Is out again and is being greeted by his numerous friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-02
At the Theatres
At Photoplay Houses

Lyric-Vaudeville. Matinee at 2:3o ] m. Evening at 7:30 and 9 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-02
$15.50 Wrightsville Beach and
 Return

On sale Saturdays; good F days. Through sleeper leaves S:1o p. m. Sea board. 5-31-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-02
PARADE A FEATURE

The automobile parade Saturday after noon at 4:3O o'clock, given under the aus- pices of the women of the city promises to be one of the real features of tho auditorium campaign Under the direc- tion of Mrs. John London. the active CO., operation of more than 50 women's clubs has already been secured, and the Drama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-02

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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09
BOYS BAND TO GIVE
CONCERT TONIGHT

concert Is TO be glen this even.
Ing at the railroad park by the Oak
land Boys band, The boys have
a band composed OF 80 pieces and the
music Is really splendid. Although
the organization Is composed Of boys,
many OF them barely In their early
teens. they have ELECTED much praise
from all who have heard them. A
few numbers were given on tho street
this morning and fair sized crowd
collected wherever the band stopped,
This is the tenth season that
the Oakland Boys Band has toured
and Il Is now on It's way through
Oregon and Washington. having Just
finished a tour OF California, The
expenses OF the trip are met by CIV
Ing open air concerts and taking n
voluntary collection during this. and
by dances. They played at Medfo.d
and Ashland, the concert at Ashland
being given at Mthia Park. Yester-
day when camp was made at the
park. II was hardly possible to get the
tents up before the whole 80 were
In the river. The trip Is rs much
OF an outing as anything. the boys
seeing every town Of any size along
the route.
The concert tonight win begin At
eight o'clock and will be followed
Immediately by dance at the WAL
dorf hall. The proceeds Of this will
be used to help pay the expenses Of
the trip.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09
Gypsies Patronize Camp Ground

Gypsies Patronize Camp Ground
Three auto loads OF Gypsies ar
rived from the south Monday night
and when no one was watching. slip
ped into the auto camp. Before camp
was pitched the "fairer" sex Of these
began to pay visits to the other camps
instead of waiting to be called upon
by the first commers. At each stop
they demonstrated that the hand was
quicker than the eye and carried away
several articles. AS their presence
was not wholly appreciated by the
other tourists, they were requested
TO move on" by an officer OF the law.
They promised to move and the next
morning after picking up any thing
handy around town, left for the north.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09
DIXIE

Dorothy Bonner. who has been
visiting In town with Emily MusIcN
for a week. returned home Friday
Walter Farra from Applegate was
In this neighborhood Saturday look.
Ing after cattle.
Quite a number In this nelghbor-
hood attended camp meeting at the
Neeley grove Sunday.
Mrs Falvey and children OF Grit.
An Ferry spent Sunday with the G,
A. Baldwin family.
J. Wilhelm was 1T the Dixie ranch
Friday buying hogs.
Kelley Cooper. former resident
OF the Dixie ranch, is visiting the
Lucke family.
Leo and Guy Thompson are ballng
hay.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09
sardine Fishing.

In sardine ashlng there are many
uncertainties. There is a twenty-eight
foot rise and fall Of tide In the bay
Of Fundy. and especially constructed
wooden picket Enclosures are staked
out In the water TO gather In the flslf
A mnn erected an inclosure In what
he supposed to be excellent fishing
territory. but got nothing He deplored
bis loss and for time failed to 70
near II. "Why don't you seine IL
again3" somebody asked. "whnt's the
useT" he replied Let me try H."
the other persisted. "yes. and you
may have all the Dish you get" The
other man pulled out si.IOO worth at
one haul
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09
FRENCH AIR SQUADRON
BOMBARDS GERMAN CITY

Paris, Aug. 9.--Flying In the dark
ness at the rate OF nearly mile a
minute. French air squadron cross
ed the vosges mountains and the
Black Forest Of Germany and bonn
barded the German town Of Roth
well on the l;eckar river, II was Of
ficially announced today. The dis
tance Of 200 miles was covered in
205 minutes.
The bombardment caused great
fire and intense explosions. Many
other air bombing enterprises were
carried out by the French last night
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09
DESTROYS
WEST VIRGINIA CITY

Huntington. w. Va. Aug. 9,---The
Cabinet Creek valley was flooded by
u cloadburst. according to reports
reaching here this afternoon. Acme.
W. Va, was wiped out with possible
heavy loss Of life. telephone messages
said. Early estimates OF losses were
heavy. Railroad and wire communal
cation In some sections was demor-
allied.
One report from near Acme. said
q score were drowned,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09
Baptists Win Again

Baptists Win Again
The Baptists barely escaped defeat
last night when the Presbyterians
staged q comeback stunt and kept
the former on their toes. The score
was rs when the last inning closed.
The playing was fast all through the
game. each side making several brill
liant plays. The batteries were Sum-
mers and Smith for the Baptists and
Best and Parker for the Presby-
terlans. The next game will be Fri
day night between the Methodists and
Christians A very satisfactory sum
was realized when collection was
taken.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09
WILLIS AND cox
ARE OHIO NOMINEES

Columbus. Ohio. Aug. ,---Governor
Willis. republican. and former Gov
ernor Cox. democrat, were nominated
over their opponents by n big major
ity In the Ohio statewide primaries
yesterday. according to almost COM
plete returns received today.
In the republican race for United
States senator. Myron T. Herriek
overwhelmingly defeated Harry NJ.
Daugherty OF Columbus. Senator
Atlee Pomerene was victorious In the
democratic senatorial fight.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09

]. X. Harding left this morning
for Long Beach, California to re-
main for SOME time.
Mrs. r. +. Lewman left this morn
ing for Ashland where she will visit
for few days.
children's trimmed hats at soc,
Mrs. f, Rehkopf. sI0tf
f, II. Fawcett returned TO Cottage
Grove this morning after visiting
here for several days.
1 Mel Allen returned to Ashland
this morning and Will spend q few
days at that place,
/ Miss Beatrice Thurston arrived
here this afternoon and will visit
Miss Edith Dahlberg.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Payton left this
afternoon for San Diego. They have
visited her for week.
Frank Berrie arrived here this
afternoon from Odgen for a visit.
Roy welter returned today from
Doris.
Mrs. II. ]. Strong left this after
noon for Nevada where she will re-
main.
ID. B. Reynolds left last night for
lookout stations in the county and
will make general inspection of
these.
Alex Nibley returned last night
from q trip to Medford. He also
made visit to Crater Lake In comp
any with other officers OF the Sugar
company.
Butter Kist popcorn. Get the habit
Arcade Barber shop. $40
Rev. S. A. Douglas returned last
night to Panther Greek where he has
established camp.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Bish and sons
arrived this morning from Portland
and will visit here for few days
with Mrs. NJ. Z. Powers.
A Prader left this morning for
a trip to Spokane and other Wash
ington points. The trip will cover
. period of about two months.
Ladies' trimmed hats at 81. Mrs.
q !Rehkopf sl0f
p. II. Walters left this morning
for trip to the north where he will
spend several days attending to bus
mess matters.
Mrs. Charles vetterling left this
morning for Seattle after few days
In town having come here from San
Francisco.
Miss Bessie Wallace will leave this
evening for Portland. Miss Wallace
has reen enjoying the scenery here.
having been visiting all points Of in.
terest in Southern Oregon.
Mrs. B. B. Cochran arrived last
night from San Francisco to visit
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Woodward. She
was taken at once to the Woodward
camp on the Rogue and will spend
some time there.
Mrs. Geo. Dickinson is visiting with
relatives at Dayton, Washington. hav-
ing stopped there on her return with
Mr.. Dickinson from Denver. Colo.
where they had been attending the
head camp Of the Woodmen of the
World.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09
CONGRESS GETTING
READY TO ADJOURN

Washington. Aug. with a view
to adjourning by Sept. 1. Senator
Gaillnger late today called q caucus
OF senate republicans for tomorrow
at which they will consider tho iegis-
lative program which Democratic
Leader Kern submitted today. Il In
cludes the revenue, shipping. work.
mems compensation aud appropria-
tion bills.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09
Her.s Meat sian. In Franco.

In Paris the bronzed horses head
denotes the location Of "boucheries
hippophaglques" or horse meat shops
Since the early seventies Of the last
century hippophasy has grown so In
popularity that there Is now no con
siderable town In France thar has not
one or more shops for the sale Of
horse riesh
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09

Returns Young Man to Salem
Deputy Sheriff Wilson OF Jack
sonville passed through here enroute
to Salem and had in his charge
Merle Reynolds, who was recently
found and returned there. He was
sent back to the penitentlary to COM
plete a sentence from which he broke
parole. Reynolds was charged with
passing forged checks and was want
ed here on a charge Of burglary.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09
Asserting Her Authority.

Mrs. Saft came In from a chat ,ver
the fence with her neighbor. and her
face was hard and red.
Come here. Tommy" she command
ed her young son Il am going to
punish you. but open the windows
first"
what forf" said Tommy. beginning
to weep.
, "Well. l have Just heard that that
cat across the road said have no au.
thority over you. and | want her to
hear you getting whipping Come
here. sirp-Chicago Herald.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09
Recruits Pass Through

Four cars OF recruits passed
through here this morning on thir
way to the border These we're re-
cruited recently TO till the vacancies
In the Oregon militia, Some OF the
militlamen were discharged when Il
was found that they were needed at
home.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09

IOwans to Organize
E. e. Blanchard has been asked to
meet with a committee of former low
ans at Medford Thursday to arrange
for the organization OF a Southern
Oregon Iowa club. II Is proposed to
gather at Ashland later In the season
for a reunion and picnic In Lithia
Park.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09
BRITISH CAMEL CO..Ps
DEFEATS TURK TROOPS

London. Aug. "a British camel
corps. dashlng to the attack on tho
hot sands east Of the Suex canal.
drove the Turks from their entrench-
ments and put them to flight accord
Ing to Official dispatches received here
today,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09

OF iiA since las, night. and May at
i63. gain OF i1A.
In 1918, wheat az one time reach.
ed si.67 bushel. The grain pits
were mad houses at tho close today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09
Adventist Church Meetings

Adventist Church Mcetings--
On tonight and tomorrow evening.
there will be services In the Seventh
Day Adventist church on East L
Street. beginning at o'clock. Mr..
Rittenhouse. missionary secretary Of
the general conference. will speak
tonight and Pastor T. G, Bunch on
Thursday. All are welcome to both
services.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09
CHICAGO GRAIN PRICE
AGAIN HITS NEW MARK

Chicago. Aug. .. Wheat scared
to lis second highest mark since the
war broke out Just before the close
OF the market today. September
closed at lt4m. a gain OF lon since
last night; December at l4s%. a gain
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09
YYVYYYY
COMING EVENTS

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Sept. IL. Monday-Schoo opens.
Sept. IS. Monday-Courier Bargain
day.
Sept. 1s-20-21, Tuesday. Wednesday
Thursdsy-Josephine county fair
and celebration.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09

Specials for Thursday
Spare ribs.uSc 10.
Backbone .06c lb.
Phone SO for special delivery.
City Market.
Five percent discount for cash.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09

Chetco Cove Carnival bl
In the country God made and
man forgot" September .. 3. and 4,
prookings. Curry county. Ore, slstt
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09

To Install Ice Cream Plant
A permit was issued recently to
Herman Horning. to build a sani.
tary cement Ice cream factory. The
building is at the rear OF the Shack
and is nearly completed. The build
ing is to be wholly Of cement.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09
AIR RAID ON METZ
KILLS 200 SOLDIERS

The Hague, Aug. 1.-TWO hun
dred German soldiers we're killed or
injured In the recent allied air raid
on Metz. capital Of Lorraine, ac-
cording to word received here today.
The station and barracks we're SER
iously damaged.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09

PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER. Masonic
Temple. Office phone, 174-J; resi-
dence, 341-R. Miss Harris. II
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-09

LOST-0n the corner Of B and Sixth
Street, Ford jack. finder please
return to the Courier. $40