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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21


on the calendar and he hopes TO get It
through at the present session.
Representative Nicely spent the
first days OF the week visiting depart
ments and appearing before commit
tees. He had raft OF errands on his
memorandum card to attend to. He
appeared before the comittee on in.
valid pensions Of the House In sup
port OF his bill for the relief Of Sarah
*. Arnett, of Fairmont He took up
with the Commissioner OF Pensions
the claim OF Charles Shaffer and find
ing that there was nothing doing there,
he decided to introduce a special bill
for Shaffer calling for a pension OF
$50 a month; he took up with the
same official the claim OF Robert
Blake. OF Elm Grove. and acknowledge
ed the favorable action on the pension
claim OF Isaac Boyce Of Fairmont, who
Is to receive $50 month: he request
ed the Secretary OF War to discharge
from the army Ernest Radtke. OF In.
dependence, who father was recently
disabled in a mine explosion In the
Fairmont field. Before the committee
on pensions he urged the bills in be-
half Of Richard Glover of Hundred,
and before the Pension Commission.
er he pressed the claims Of Mrs. Da'
vid Harrington: Mrs. Psrmelia Nj
yum. OF Fairmont, and Hugh r. Rob.
crts, of Wcllsburg. He introduced
bills in the House to grant increased
pensions TO Henry c. Shepherd, OF
Moundsville; Silas NJ. Starkey, of New
Martinsville. and Enos Snodgrass OF
Fairmont Application for a widows
pension for Mrs. Margaret D. Jett. OF
Lost Creek. has been filed by Major
Neely at the Pension bureau.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21

Congressman Harry c. woodward
paid visit at the Pension bureau to-
day. where he called up the papers In
following cases. and argued for immcd.
late and favorable consideration: In
behalf OF Mrs. Martha u. McRa. of
Ripley: John p. Fctty. Of Parkcrs'
burg; James T. Wilson. of Slate;
Frank King. of Parkersburg, and Mar.
garet I. Taylor. OF Matte.
Mr.. woodward has had his secretary
Louis landslide. Jr. collect all the
bills introduced but which we're not
passed. by the late Judge Hunter II.
Moss, his predecessor, and has under.
taken to push each and every one of
these unpassed bills through at this
session. Besides a number of private
pension bills and bills that of that
kind. there are several of more wide
spread and national importance.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21

Fourth class postmastership com
missions have been issued to West
Virginians as follows: Ankrom O.
GurwiS. Of Knapp. Braxton county.
The post Office at Crete. Wayne county
has been ordered discontinued.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21

friends In the Senate to get the btl.
on the calendar and he hopes 70 get It
through at the present session.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21

Special pension bills were intro
siiuced in the House OF Representatives
to-day by Representative Adam d. Lit
tlepage in behalf OF Julia kcnney. OF
diamond, W Va, $40 a month, and vii
liam T. Botkin. Of Big Chimney, w.
wa, $50 month.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21
Emblerns for Autos

A catchy automobile novelty
that is being bought by every
man who belongs to a secret or
der. 1t is an easily distinguish
ed emblem of any of the frater-
nal organizations quickly ar
ranged to screw into the radiator
cap of your car. Masonic and
B. P. 0. E. emblems in stock, 9TH
ers secured on short notice.
Which lodge does he belong to?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21

Mrs Cooper. wife of Congressman
Edward Cooper of the Fifth district.
left today for her home at Bramwell
to spend the holidays. Mr.. Cooper will
leave when Congress adourns for the
holiday recess on Thursday.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12
ORGANIZE HUGHES
ALLIANCE TONIGHT

The organization meeting OF the
Hughes Alliance, scheduled for this
evening at the opera house. will take
on the nature OF republican ratifl.
cation meeting, when the result OF
the Monday election In Maine viii be
eelebrated. Voters have been adding
their names to the. membership roll
most rapidly during the past -
hours. and there now seems no doubt
about the breaking OF the record
when the alliance Is organized, the
local organization 10 start OF with
the largest membership OF any In
the state TO date,
The Moose band will be out on the
street and win head q parade that
will march TO the opera house, whore
there will be music and speaking,
with the election OF officers for the
Hughes Alliance, The meeting At
the opera house is to commence al
eight o'clock, and the general public
Is invited to attend The speakers
will include many local republicans.
both men and women. while State
Organizer Tooxe will be at the COM
mand Of the audience.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12
FOREST FIRE. NEAR
SAN JOSE ALARMS

San Jose, Cal, Sept, l2.---The for
est FIRE In the Santa Cruz mountain
district became 30 alarming and
spread 80 rapidly this afternoon that
Charles Deering. OF the Union Trust
company OF San Francisco, abandon
ed his ranch to the flames and with
drew the men trying TO save the
place. All telephone advlces from
the fire zone Indicated that the blaze
Is a great deal worse now than II has
ever been since the fire started
Sweeping forward with mighty
roar, the flames this afternoon are
rushing down to the westward
through the canyons TO the Alpine
district redwoods about four miles
away. Several hundred men have
been rushed TO that section and back
firing on large scale has been be-
gun In the hope OF checking the
flames before they reach these trees
Grave fears are felt that. should the
flames ever reach the Alpine district
redwoods they can not be checked
until they have swept into the region
Of the Big Trees, ,.-....
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12
COLLISION WITH MOTOR
KILLS ONE IN NEW YORK

New York. Sept 12.-Dashing
wildly beyond the control of green
motorman, Union Railway car coll
lided with two automobiles in the
Bronx early today and enc man was
killed and seven seriously injured.
Starting on the first trip of the day.
the motorman, unfamiliar with the
mechanism. lost control of the car,
and when it reached the intersection
of the two roads ran head-on into two
automobiles coming from opposite
directions, The car left the tracks
and turned turtle and many were pin
ned beneath it. One OF the automo-
biles struck was large truck carry
ing laborers to their work. This
truck in turn was hurled against a
touring car. overturning It. Five of
those injured are in critical condi-
ton.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12
COMMERCIAL CLUB
APPROVES REPORT

! At an interesting session Of the
Commercial club held in tho club
rooms Monday evening report, pre-
sented by Chairman Bramwell OF q
special committee appointed from the
board OF trustees. reported in favor
OF disposing OF the billiard and
pool tables from the club equipment
and the installation In their stead OF
dining room equipment. where
luncheons could be served club mem.
bers and their guests ut such times
as was desired. A lively discussion
followed the presentation OF the re.
port, and when II came TO voting upon
the report there was unanimous
ballot in It's favor, The argument
presented was that with weekly
luncheons served In the club rooms
q better spirit could be maintained
and the business OF the club could he
furthered through discussion at the
weekly meeting, The report OF the
committee was as follows:
Your committee, appointed few
days ago to Investigate and offer sug-
geGtions looking 10 the betterment
OF this splendid organization, beg to
report as folle"s. to-wlt:
I'VE recommend that the rooms
now used as a billiard and pool hall
lbe renovated throughout. the billiard
and pool tables sold and dining
tables and such other furniture as
may be necessary bought. and that
a dining room be operated at such
times as may hereafter be determined
by committee you may appoint. We
specially suggest that at least once
each week luncheon be served. to be
known as the Commercial Club
Lunch" and that other meals be
served as often as may be found
proper and profitable. That this
said merchants lunch he made as
good as possible for a minimum
charge OF twenty-five cents. but that
at no event shall the price exceed
|thirty-five cents per meal. We sug-
gest this special meal be OF such
quality that strangers who come into
our city from time to time can be
invited to participate without embar-
rassment to us, but that the member
extending the invitation may he
proud OF the lunch and the visitor
go away filled with good food. and
also filed to overhowing with senti-
ment that will speak kindly OF us,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12

aud thus advertise our splendid city,
We suggest that each member OF this
body be asked TO patronlEo this new
feature regularly each week. that Il
may be made II grand and glorious
success.
I'VE recommend that at each OF
such gatherings u short program be
such gatherings u short program be
rendered and that perhaps at each
meeting some gentleman DO appoint
cd to speak for not to exceed fIteon
minutes on some subject looking 10
tho betterment and general develop
ment OF the whole, and that at differ
ent times visitors be asked to speak
on such subject matters as may be
deemed proper and expedlent by said
committee already suggested" b"
Tho committee. composed OF
Messrs, +, 5, Bramwell. DR.. Macy and
Or Ed Bywater. was continued 10
have charge OF the new arrangement
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12
PRESIDENTS SPEECH
LIST IS INCREASED

New London. Conn. Sept, Ia
President Wilson has decided 10 make
number OF prediction speeches In
addition tn those already scheduled -
September 80 at 81 Louis and Sep.
tomber - at Baltimore.
The president reached this decision
after talk with Homer Cummings.
re-chairman OF the democratic ma.
tional committee on the train on route
hero yesterday, Cummings. who Is
charged with the duty OF rounding
up campaign orators. told the prcsi-
dent hc should accept number of
invitations extended him by organ
Izations in different parts OF the eoun-
try whore the people ara waiting to
be told why the democrat admlnistra-
tlon should be returned TO power.
Where the additiona! speeches will
be made will be left 10 the judgment
of the national committee. but the
president has asked that they bo con
fined, - Ear AS possible. 10 the east
His reason for this ls that II he goes
on an extended trip into the west he
will be compelled to deliver numer-
ous platform speeches all OF q poll
tical nature and he wishes 10 avoid
this. believing that the president Of
the United States should no, cam
paign for reelection.
Cummings urged the president TO
make one speech In Connecticut and
believes he may acqulcsce. The pre-.
sidcnt made II clear. however. that
he will deliver no address before par.
tisan organizations or at political
gatherings OF any kind He viii ae-
cept only invitations extended him
by organizations non.politlcai In char
acter.
Next Monday Chairman Vance Nc
Cormlck and Cummings plan TO con.
fer with President Wilson at Shadow
Lawn relative to this feature OF the
campaign, The meeting was 10 have
been held yesterday. but tho illness
OF the presidents sister neccasitatlng
hts trip here resulted in n postpone
ment.
President Wilson retired early
aboard the yacht MayHower last night
and was not Informed OF tho Maine
results until this morning He made
no comment.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12
N, Y. STRIKE CAUSE
Of TWO DEATHS

New York, Sept. 1.-two persons
were killed. four probably fatally
Injured and eight are In hospitals az
the result OF tie first serious accident
since the beginning OF tho New York
transit strike, A car manned by
strikebreakers hit two automobiles.
Loren Thomas. 42 years old. and
J. o. Duelfe were killed The four
probably fatally injured suffered frac-
tured skulls.
A committee from the Central
Labor union was to open negotiations
today with the Brotherhood OF Loco
motive Engineers to persuade that
organization TO order out on strike
those subway motormen who arc
among It's members. Plans for a gem
eral sympathetic strike In the city
have been abandoned.
Disorder was reported In various
parts OF the city today A brick was
hurled through car window on
Ninth avenue, ono passenger being
cut by broken glass. Several car
riots were reported on Sixth and
Seventh avenues and police reserves
were ordered ont.
Owing to the increased violence.
Police Inspector Schmlttberger issued
orders for policemen to use their re-
volvers.
A delegation OF 100 strlkebreakers
appeared at the city hall and pro
tested to Mayor Mitchell that guards
had been put over the men employed
to take the places OF strikers In the
car barns used as mobilization cen
ters, The men said they had escaped
from the barns. They declared guards
had been armed with night sticks
and instructed to keep the strike
breakers In the barns at all costs.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12
FIRE IN HOLD OF THE
BEAVER ExTINGUIsHED

San Francisco. Sept. i2.-The
Portland-san Francisco steamer Bea-
YER Is back at her dock this morning.
little the worse for her experience
last night, when fire was again dis
covered In her hold and the vessel
was towed to the Mission fats and lts
hold pumped full OF water.
Tho origin OF the fire Ia unknown.
The hold contained quantity OF
baled excelsior, which caused tho FIRE
to smoulder hours after II was
thought to be extingulshed yesterday
and to break out later.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12

Mrs, ]. d, Fry returned today
from few days visit at Corvallis,
Miss Millie Drake returned this
morning from a, trip to the north.
E. A. Wade left this morning to at
tend the old soldiers eneampment at
Ashland,
Mrs. A, II. Eddy returned today
from two months visit at Marsh
field,
John Scribner left today for his
home In Arizona after visiting friends
in this city for several weeks,
W. F. Byrne went to Ashland this
morning to spend several days at the
encampment at that place.
James Adams left this morning for
the old soldiers encampment at Ash
land and will spend several days
there.
Bargains in wash waists. Mrs.
Rehkopf. ssstf
+. J. Fawber left this morning FOR
Freeport, Illinois. and will spend sew
eral weeks visiting at that place.
Mrs. J, s. Pool. president OF the
local w. R. c.. left this morning for
q several days stay in Ashland at
tending the encampment.
R. B. Miller returned this morning
from a business trip to Portland last
ing several days.
Mrs. Alice Mallory went to Ashland
this afternoon to spend several days
in attendance at the encampment.
E. C. Spencer left this morning for
California points to buy cattle. He
will be gone several days,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. f. McLane and
son returned today from trip to
Medford. having gone to that place
Sunday.
B. l.. Cunningham, of the geolog-
ical force Of the Southern Pacific, Is
in town attending to business mat
ters connected with his position.
DR.. NJ C. Findley and family are
visiting in Rogue River today and
will later return here to visit friends
and relatives. They will leave for
their home at Salem in few days.
DR.. w. f. Mallory arrived here yes
terday by automobile from Portland
to visit his mother. Mrs Alice NAL
lory. DR.. Mallory was resident of
Grants Pass for many years, but has
been in Portland for the past l6
years.
Corsets. prices up to s250. on sale
now at 800. Mrs. Rehkopf. S3Stf
Mrs. Alex Brown and son, Rodney,
arrived yesterday from Pioneer,
where they spent the summer with
Mr.. Brown. who is foreman OF one
Of the Southern Pacific tunnel gangs.
A. E. Voorhies returned this morn
ing from Portland, where he attended
meeting Of the country daily news
paper publishers, the owners OF II
papers being present. representing an
investment of $350,0OO. There are
27 daily papers published in Oregon
outside of Multnomah county.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12
Recruiting Officer Was Hero

J. f, Norstron spent the day in the
city from Medford. Mr.. Norstron Is
recruiting officer at the Bear creek
city and while here made arrange
ments for the enlistment OF those
wishing to join the navy. These may
either see Postmaster Quinlan or. II
several wish to enter. they may notify
Mr.. Norstron, who will come here to
examine them. After being accepted
there Is absolutely no expense to the
person joining as all bills are paid
by the government.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12
Already Knew Some OF II.

johnny" said the small boys moth.
er. II want You 10 stay home all after.
noon and learn the Declaration Of In.
dependence By heart"
I'm have to II you insist But the
idea doesn't line up with my Ideas Of
life. liberty and the pursuit OF happi.
ness" Washington Star.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12
TEN LOST LIVES IN
QUEBEC BRIDGE COLLAPSE

Quebec, Sept, 12.--Ten workmen
lost their lives when the central span
OF the Quebec bridge collapsed yes
terday as II was being lifted into
place, the st. Lawrence Bridge com
pany, contractors. announced this
afternoon after completing n roll call
Of their employees.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12
COAL
STRIKE IS OFF

Kansas City, Sept. 12.--The threat
ened coal strike Is off. The miners
and operators go together today after
weeks OF wrangling. The operators
conceded the bitterly disputed piece
work clause and say the men gave a
point. but this Is denied.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12
Sheepskin.

Sheepskin was used as parchment be
fore the invention Of paper Even then
1t was n substitute for velum. which Il
made from calfskin and OF far finer
quality than parchment, aud was EN-
ployed FOR fine illuminated work Tan.
ned sheepskinS are III the trade called
basils For these there are many legit.
innate uses. but It il Tor imitation pnr
poses that the sheepskln Is most large.
~ used
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12
In q Safe Place.

First Undergraduate Have you tele.
graphed to the old man for money?
Second UDdergraduate-Yes
SCOT an answer"
"Yes ] telegrarhcd the governor,
Where IL that money wrote forY and
his answer reads. In my pocket -
Baltimore Sun
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12
= = - y - y = y
COMING EVENTS

<<<<< y =
Sept. Is. Friday-Business meeting of
Music club. in Commercial club
room, at s p. m. sharp.
Sept. IS. Monday-Courier Bargain
day.
Sept. 19-20-2l, Tuesday. Wednesday
Thursday-Josephine county fair
and celebration.
Sept. $3.50. Monday-Saturday-Ore-
gon state fair.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12
Hanly Meeting Called Of
Monday avenlng Curfis

Nnouuay S'VhnS' SuitS - Soc'
who kal heen here during the day
arranging for the expected coming OF
the Harly prohibition special train
Saturday. received wire canceling 4
the stop al this city. Mr.. Coe tried
to have tho original plan carried
through. bat vas unable to have the
schedule maintained and was Obliged
to call of he local meeting.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12
Williams Signs for 1911
Keuneth Williams signed

Kenneth Williams signed his 1917
contract Saturday and becomes the
first Beaver to sign up for next sea-
son. He also signed for the remain
der OF this season. The honor Of be-
ing the first laddie to sign up on the
Portland club has gone to Irve Hig-
ginbotham for the past several sea-
sons, but in his absence Williams
sneaked in and grabbed the laurels.-
Oregonian.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12
Tell Your Neighbor-

II your neighbor is not sub
scriber to the Daily Courier. you can
render him a service by mentioning
the Courier Bargain Day. S4S
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12
brings In Big Buck

brings In Big Buck
! Paul Reddy came In to town today
with large four-point buck. The
deer weighed 15a pounds after It had
been dressed and was In prime con-
dition, II was killed on Trail creek
and was the first Mr., Reddy has got
in this country.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12

! Garry McCracken and Miss Mauna
Miller left today for California points,
having been engaged for "entre-aete"
specialties by the Criterion Sextette,
now playing under the Curtis Lyceum
bureau. for several engagements.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12

Special for Wednesday,
I Sirloin steak. 15c 10.
City Market,
! Phone SO for quick delivery.
/ SO discount for cash. 5
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12

statesmen WANTED-To sell our
splendid line Of fruit and orna-
mental trees. Good terms. Good
territory. Good prospects. Cash
advanced on orders. Albany Nur-
series. First National Bank Bldg,
Albany. Oregon. 864
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12

FOR SALE-Three-year-old COW. now
giving milk. Inquire at 81 N.
Fourth street. S4S
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12

LOST - Monday, between Rogue
River and Rock Point, leather
handbag containing silver gold
watch and chain. glasses and other
articles. Suitable reward. Mrs.
A. NJ. Evenson, 625 South Fourth
street. Phone 242-L. 848
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12

Job printing OF every description
at the Courier office.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12

Job printing Of every description
at the Courier ONCE.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12
NEW TO-DAY

classified AID RATES.-25
words. two issues. 25c; six issues,
Soc; one month. $3.50, when paid In
advance. When not paid in advance,
SC per line per issue.)
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12

lob printing Of every description
ut tho Courier ofIice.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12

TO LOAN-s4,000 to loan on we'll
improved farm lands. Inquire at
law office Of v. A. Clements, Golden
Rule Bldg. 852
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12

WANTED-2O tiers of 16-inch dry
laurel wood. Geo. E. Lundburg. 4S
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12
Englewood Dairy

The best milk, cream and ice cream
Phone ss9. Il
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12
Remember the 18TH

/ Bargain Day means the Daily
Courier one year for 81 in advance.
provided you are paid up to date. 43
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12

FOR SALE-Young Jersey COW to
freshen in January; two-year-old
Holstein heifer to freshen In
March. Prices reasonable. Ivan
Livingston. Phone 602-F-4. S4S
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-12

Envelopes printed at the Courier
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-22
COLUMBIA

Especial to The Richmond virginian. }
Columbia. Va. Oct. 2i.--Mrs Eliza
Morton and Miss Alice Morton. =. of
Richmond. are visiting friends here.
Miss Lima MCGEE, 1912 Grove Ave-
nue., Richmond, Is the guest OF Mrs.
Dabney Cosby.
Miss simonds, of Charleston. s. c.,
is the guest of the Misses Cabell. at
Point of Fork
Mrs. II. w. Cosby. of Iaurens. s. C.
and Mrs. Tucker Darlington Leigh
were weekend guests OF Mrs. w. r.
Cooke, at Greenwood.
Mr.. Philip Brown. popular candi-
date for Secretary of the Common
wealth. was visiting friends here on
Saturday.
Mrs. Ell TutwiIer, of Alabama. is
visiting her brother, Mr. Arthur wal
ton
There was 9 large attendance at the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-22

Miss MNra Alice Blanton. who is
2 student OF Hollins College. attended
ne german given at the University
IF Virginia Friday and the football
game Saturday Quite a number of
lIollus girls went TO I.ynchhurg Sat
lidaN where they were delightfully."-