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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-16
COUNCIL SEEKS
BOND On FORFEITURE !F:|:| | '

The city council held . session
Thursday night that -wss unmarked
by spectacular performance. and the
business Of the city was given full
attention. Being the mid-month ses-
sion, there were few bills to oct upon.
The ordinance providing for the cut-
ting Of grass was passed. and now
unless the property owners attend
to the cutting Of grass and weeds the
city will do the Job and charge Il up
20 the property. Another ordinance
was read and passed TO second read
ing providing for the forfeiture Of the
bond OF $1,000 given the city last
July By the Rogue River Public Ser
vice corporation to guarantee tho
commencement Of work upon an cleo
tric line within the city within nine
months from date, The time within
which the company was to have had
two miles OF wire within the city and
carrying electric current was up on
April 1. The bond was from the
American Surety company, Final
action upon the ordinance will be
taken at the next meeting Of the
council. which win be the nrst Thurs
day evening In next month.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-16
AN IRRIGATION DANGER.

AN IRRIGATION DANGER.
The men OF science at the agricul-
tnral college ct Corvallis are now out
with q warning to irrigators. show
ing the danger to crop and sell Of
putting too much water upon the
ground. Where plenty of water is
available the temptation Ia great to
pour it upon the ground in too lib
eral quantities. while experience has
taught that too much is about as
serious as not enough.
Over-irrigation is probably the
greatest menace to irrigation agricul-
ture The danger Of over-irrigation
on sander soils is that 1t will leach
out the valuable available plant foods,
while on the heavy soils 1t results in
water-logging and accumulation Of al
kali. Water-logging causes rotting
on OF plant roots where they have de-
veloped in the deeper soil strata or
prevents deep roofing II the roots
have not already formed. A shallow
roofing plant is not resistant to
drought, whereas the main thing to
develop in any arid plant Is deep
roofing system that is a drought re-
sistant. With over-irrigation the crop
yields are lower for each unit Of
water used. More plant food is taken
up by the plants for each pound OF
dry matter produced. The quality Of
the crops is greatly reduced and
there is higher proportion OF plants
in proportion to fruit or grain pro-
duced. Extension OF the irrigated
area is also hindered and other dry
land is cheated OF It's irrigation
water. A permanent system Of irri-
CATION agriculture depends on the
economical use OF irrigation water. II
we can save so per cent Of the water
now used, II will mean that we can
practically double the irrigable area
IN the west.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-16
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-16
AVIATOR SMITH
s. INJURED N JAPAN
Saporo. Japan. June 16.-Art
Smith. American aviator. was serious
ly injured in the right leg today when
his aeroplane fell while he was max
ing a fight. ~

Art Smith. the ''boy aviator. -
thrilled crowds at the Panama expo
sition In San Francisco last year
when he made daily flights over the
bay and performed a series Of sensa-
tionai loops and twists. After the
exposition Smith sailed for Japan.
Immediately after announcing that he
would hie SUIT for divorce from his
wife. .s
He electrified the Japanese by hIs
aerial performances. A few weeks
ago. when q large crowd had as
sembled to watch him ny, engine
trouble developed and Smith was un-
able to ascend. The crowd, disap-
pointed, stoned Smith. who was res
cued by police. Later the Japanese
government formally apolosized to
Smith.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-16
ROBERT PEIOUZE GETS
WEST POINT APPOINTMENT

Medford, June 16.-Robert Pei
ouze. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick
Pelouze Of Eagle Point. who has won
state fame. as an athlete. has received
his appointment to West Point. and
left Thursday by way OF Los Angeles.
President Wilson has granted to
Robert special appointment to the
U. s. army college, an appointment
that few receive.
Geleral William Pelouze is a rela-
tive OF Mr.. Pelouze and was at one
time attorney general. He also serv-
ed In the Civil war.
Robert has Just completed a years
work at Stanford and won consider
able honor In football. He will make
a strong addition to the West Point
team. He passed the examinations
held at the Vancouver barracks last
week with high honors. He scored
Ss.2 in the physical test.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-16
|TH|AUMONT FARM !
Scene Or BATTLES

Paris. June le.--After q period OF
infantry inaction Of <s hours. the
Germans launched violent infantry
|sstaeks against the Thiaumonts farm
Cailletts woods sector Of the verdun
front. east bank Of the Msuss. last
night. says the French ofielal state
|nsnt today. ssAll Of the aktacks we're
|repulsed.
Al times the French artillery are
was so heavy that the Germans were
killed in their trenches before they
were able TO dee. ats 't,pst +s
ss"On the west bank OF the Meuse.' .
said the statement. 'the Germans
launched seven ccuntsr-astie on
Dead Mans hill. These wSrS IT,
pulsed and 1856 Germans were taken
prisoners. On the east bank. about
10 .. m. the Germans made b power
|ful offensive north Of Thiaunont
farm. from Hill s2i to $40. An the
attacks were checked by the hre OF
our machine guns. the Germans los
ing heavily. Further attacks were
launched at 10 D. m. on the edge Of
Cailiette woods. These were check
ed by French curtain IRE. The Ger
mans were unable at some points to
jump out OF their trenches"
IN the ofiicial statement Of last
night the French claimed the cap
ture OF 1so prisoners when they took
q German trench south Of Dead
Mans hill.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-16
THE ROGUE FOR u.s."

THE ROGUE FOR U.s."
The bathing girls who filled one Of
the beautifully decorated autos In the
rose show parade surely recognise q
good thing when they see It. Their
slogan was The Rogue for u.s." and
II the average citizen win take an in
voice Of his Feelings he win And that
the river which winds It, way through
the city On its way to the sea has q
isrxe Biaes N the heart q III.
...TAs Rogue for us" nnds . re-
sponsivsY chord In every one. The
bathing GIRL takes her afternoon
plunge ana her affection goes out to
the most attractive river in the west.
A hundred Of these bathing girls
and some hoys-sook the plunge In
the cooling Aood the nrst afternoon
that the municipal bathhouse opened.
and the number viii grow spacs as
the summer advances.
Then We have the anglers, and their
song is the ame"The Rogue for
us" The canoeist--he adds to the
refrain; while The lovers Of scenic
beauty. and that takes in the entire
list, echo, The Rogue for us"
The Rogue is southern Oregon's
greatest asset For pleasure or for
industry. II Is always in the spot
light. Its limpid food poured over
the broad acres will cause them to
blossom as the rose. while its energy
properly applied BY science will move
the wheels of enterprise.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-16
POLICE ORDER NOT
! Needed BY STRIKERS

Virginia. Mimi, June 16.--Biood.
shed was anticipated following the
formal declaration Of striking iron
ore miners concentrated here that
they would not pay any attention to
q police order to leave the city
Police threaten to put them out by
force. The miners have organized
and armed 100 men, whom they call.
ed their own "police" force. VIM
d. Haywood, union organizer. Is re-
ported to be on the range. w. d
|Scarlitt. organizer. is authority fos
the statement that three deputies viii
be shot for every miner shot. II the
authorities start trouble.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-16
Mining blanks at the Courier once.
Blunt Translation.

Blunt Translatisn.
A certain law society In Edinburgh
bought q 'baronial mansion for their
Offices and headquarters. The motto
over the gate was "0hm marte. nnnc
arte." which literally rendered means,
Once BY war. now by Skill
When George Nv. visited Edinburgh
Sir Walter Scott was Snowman. The
king observed the motto over the gate
Of the law society and asked Its mean
Ing. Sir Walter replied. 1t means.
your majesty. Once robbers, now
thieves" e5 M 1r s.Dyb
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-16
ROOSEVELT AEAps' n:
.sE]IL!0lU|s PLATFORM

New York. Juno i6.--Colonel
Roosevelt, today received and careful
iy reed The pro-Amsrican. anti
hyphen plank 10 be o psrt ofEths
democratic platform; but idselinss TO
'ecnnsnt. saying. a u soned iA,3la
Hal"I am In private life, and Wish to
- treated N Q man In private life.
4 do not wish Il TO appear that i
have gone beck on ANYTHING ! have
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-16
Repair High school

The school, board Is making ar
rangements to begin work at once on
the repairing Of the high school
building. The architect who 10 in
charge Of the work has given his
certificate that the building will 30
perfectly ssse ,sftsr, work % Aniyhsd,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-16

and walked about ably. but showed
sigma Of being In pain when no talk
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-16

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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-16

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Exchange.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-06
ALL IS PEACE BETWEEN OLD ]. s. AND GERMANY
BFLIFVFD GERMAN NOTE MEANS
 CHANCE TO END GREAT WAR

WASHINGTON, May 6.-The following is Ger manys concession to the United States as expressed in the reply received from the German government yester day:
 "The German government notifies the government of the United States that the German naval forces have received the following orders:
 Tn accordance with the general principle of visiting and searching and the destruction of merchant vessels recognized by international law such vessels, both within and without the area declared to be naval war zone shall not be sunk without warning and without the effort to save human lives unless the ship attempts to escape or offer resistance"
 The final paragraph refers to Germanys request that the United States force Great Britain to abandon It's blockade or Germanys food supplies. It is as follows
 But neutras cannot expect that Germany, forced to fight for existence shall for the sake of neutral interests restrict the use of every weapon if the enemy is permitted to continue to apply at will methods of warfare which violate the rules of international law"
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-06
MORE THAN A HUNDRED
 COMING HERE NOW

SEATTLE, May 5.-On the steam ships Northwestern and MaripOsa which are now on the way more than a hundred passengers are aboard for Seward. The Mariposa goes by the inside passage and has the following for Seward: Miss K. Meldrumm, Mrs. Fay Bell, Mrs. J. Duffy, Miss A. Edin, Mrs. E. Hansen, Miss F. Guy eth, Joseph Nagle and wife, Ed. Kalenzahui and twenty-fOur steerage.
 The Northwestern goes by the out side passage and has the following for Seward: Guy Whitehead, F. Douse, Fay Jess, Mrs. c. Hansen, S. Dray, o. Elken, c. Reynolds, Sidney Anderson, M. Martin, D. Brown and wife, D. Donnelly, John Chism, E. ROssetter, Joe Mcclure, John Nor man, B. Schwartz, Emil Hansen, Herman Hungekes, F. Maxwell, L. Olson, Geo. Sevetza, Fred Shafer and thirty-six steerage.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-06
ANOTHER NEW
 BRIDGE COMING
ROAD COMMISSION WILL HAVE TO REBUILD AT RES
 URRECTION.

Owing to the fact that the Engi- neering Commission is building the new Resurrection bridge with large spans the Road Commission will prob ably have to build new structure where the wagon road bridge nov stands. Lieutenant Mehaffey believes that as the wide spans of tho railroad bridge will let logs through some change must be made in the wagon road bridge to save it from destruc- ton. Mir. MehafTey cannot yet give any idea of the amount of work to be done here this summer as everything depends on whether the new appro- priation for wagon roads will go through. He says come repair work will be done, anyhow.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-06
CARS TO RUN
 DAILY ON R. R.
PREPARING NOW ID REBUILD FIVE MILES ERCM
 MILE IS.

The small motor car has now been put in daily service by the Engineer ing Commission for the convenience of passengers until such time as the read will be fixed properly to permit of the running of the big steam locomotive.
 w. H. Daub is now establishing a camp at Mile 23 in preparation for quite a considerable amount of work to be done out there. A trOss section party is at work between Miles IS and 28 where the line for the whole five miles will be strengthened out. The steamshovel at the head of the bay is operating constantly and most successfully. It dug out no less than 175 feet in distance yesterday.
 The pile driving at Resurrection river will be completed today.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-06
SOME FARM

Especial to Gateway by United Press)
 CORVALLIS, Ore, April 29.-Dick Niger, a farmer, made a mistake and mixed wall plaster instead of a ferti- lizer called "1andplaster" with his clover seed when he seeded a 60 acre field. After the field was seeded he discovered his mistake and asked the experts at the Oregon Agricultural College what he should do.
 "We would advise that you now tint the field or put on some neat rural design of wall paper" was the answer.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-06
FOX IS APPOINTED TO
 POSITION CHIEF CLERK

JUNEAU.-Arthur Fox, a well known resident of Alaska and Juneau, has been appointed as chief clerk in the office of territorial secretary by Charles E. Davidson in place of E. T. Lindner who resigned to accept a position with Andrew Christensen. The latter was recently appointed chief of the bureau of land and in- dustries of the government railway commission with headquarters at Seward. Many expressions have been heard from local people about the selection of Mir. Fox as a case of the office seeking the man and one whose ability is we'll knOwn.-Dis- patch,
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-06
ANOTHER FRESHMAN SLAUGHTERED

DUBLIN, May 6.-It was officially announced today that John Mcbride leader of the Sim Fein society was shot this morning. This execution makes the eighth of the Irish rebel chiefs who faced the British firing squads Two others who condemned to die have had their sentences commuted to life imprisonment All the men executed were men of prominence and education Pearce the president of the short-ved Irish republic the head master of famous school in this city Mcbride who died this morning was a strong character and highly cultured gentleman.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-06
Hold
 Juneau Meeting

More of the inside story of the Re publican convention held here was shown at a meeting held in Juneau on April 27 when several of the most prominent delegates to the convention spoke. The most remarkable speech was delivered by Ed. Russell, who represented Wickersham here. He stated that Mir. Wickersham refused to answer his telegrams on the day of the convention and he placed the blame for it on the busybodies who, he believed, had been writing to Wickersham. Others who were pres ent at the meeting were ShacklefOrd, Murane, Schofeld, Irving and others who were very prominent in the com vention here. From the speeches it seems to be fact that the majority of the delegates to the convention were against nominating Wickersham but veered around to be in favor of it. Shackleford in his speech apparently says that he is no longer opposed to Wickersham and that he only got into the convention and it's work to stand by his friends. He says the methods adopted by the majority at the con vention were used to enable Alaskans to choose their own officials and knock out carpet-bagging.
 Russell stated that Wickersham would probably regret his action fail ing to answer the cables and this Is probably the most interesting state ment of all, coming from the Wicker sham representative. The following is a part of the statement as reported in Mir. Russell's own paper, the Ju- neau Dispatch:
 "The platform was telegraphed Co Delegate Wickersham at the expense of the members, but no reply was re- ceived. The convention, Mir. Russell said, was prepared to give Mir. Wick ersham a practically unanimous en- dorsement, upon his acceptance of the platform, but no word was ever re- ceived from the delegate, although several wires were sent.
 Mir. Russell frankly stated that too many busybOdies had been getting busy wiring to the delegate and he :, believed that Mir. Wickersham would regret his action when he learned the true facts"
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-06
GERMANS MAKE ANOTHER GAIN
 ATVERDUN, THE FRENCH ADMIT
GERMANS WIN TRENCHES

PARIS, May 6-It is officially admitted today that the Germans have gained another in the Verdn sector. According to the official announcement the French have been forced to evacuat pant of the trenches the northern slope of Hill BOA and the worst feature of this is that this position is regarded as the north west key to the Verdun fortress The of the Teutons was gained after the most violent attack of the Verdun battle Just as the French people had to believe that the German offensive in that quarter had failed it is learned that the attacks all day yesterday the most determined of the whole siege. The French troops fought desperately all through the whole day and last night and still struggling when this dispatch was sent but evidently getting the worst of it.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-06
Motor Companies
 To Be Great Trust

DETROIT, May 6.-Plans have been announced for the consolidation of several famous motor and wagon manufactories, with a capital of two hundred millions. The companies to be in the consolidation are the Gen eral Motors Company, the Buick, Oakland, Continental, Maxwell, Cadil- lac, and the Studebaker company, Olds Motor works and General Motor Trucks yompany.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-06
Keeping Liquor
 From Anchorage
Even Private Supplies in StaterOOms
 Are Held Up.

The government warehouses over at Anchorage are just now filled with all sorts of liquor taken by the gov ernment authorities from the boats and held there. H. S. Wilson, the Wells-Fargo agent, says that even private supplies of liquor kept by pas sengers in their rooms on the way to Anchorage were held by the authOri- ties so that they might not reach the town itself. All stocks sent in from outside have been held. Two days ago it showed rather heavily at Anchor age but the Inlet is absolutely clear of ice, Mr. Wilson says. There seems to be work for all the unshlled laborers over there but the "white- collared labor" supply exceeds the de- mand.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-06
WOMENS TEAM PLAY POLO
 AT SAN FRAN. HORSE SHOW

Special to Gateway by United Press)
 SAN FRANCISCO, April 27.-Polo ponies which have won plaudits for their owners on many a speedy turf were exhibited here today in the Second Annual Horse Show.
 Society was out in force. As the blue blooded equines pranced around the arena amid a clatter of hand clapping it was realized that the motor still had a long road to travel before it could shove the horse en- tirely out of the limelight.
 An indoor polo game attracted great attention. One of the principal features of the three day show will be a polo game between teams composed of women.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-06
% @ |" % % & q V C % < e BASEBALL GAME % FOR TOMORROW

At two o'clock tomorrow afternoon the teams of Captain HOben and Captain Ennis will line up for what may be regarded as the real opening game of the season, if nothing comes to interfere. Both sides say they have a strong team and each of the shippers thinks he has the winning bunch. With fine weather like that which We are having today the game ought to be a pretty one
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-06
THINKS HE CAN FOOL ALL THE CHICKENS
 ALL OF THE TIME

MILAN, O., April 28.-S. E. Ewell says his chickens are laying two egg every day. 'I turn on the lights for six hours" says Ewell, "and then keep them in darkness six hours. The hens think two days have passed and they lay every twelve hours instead Of every twenty-four"
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-06
WENT ON WATSON

The Watson left last night about midnight with the following passen- gers: Mrs. John Noon and child, Martin Banbury, Rev. E. H. MOlony, Mrs. MolOny and family, Nels Winter, Elmer Kane and wife, Mrs. J. R. McDonald, c. W. Winstedt, F. E. Walker, J. A. Hawkins, J. J. Fin negan, Mrs. Holt, Miss McKean, Mrs Wv. A. Baldwin.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-06
ANOTHER DAILY PAPER
 NOW FOR ANCHORAGE

The paper known as the Weekly Alaskan at Anchorage is about to be converted into daily. according to a statement in that paper itself Robert k. Hunter, the present pub fisher, and John W. Frame, formerly of Valdez, are the organizers. This will mean two daily papers for that town. In addition the 10th Star formerly published in Valdez, will be published at Anchorage in future.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-06
Imports
 Break All Records

SEATTLE, May 6. - The exports from this port to Alaska for last month, April, 1916, amounted to $3,- S68, ,115, which means a record. The largest figure previously was in June of last year but tae April figures are greater by $1,Sl9487 The exports for April last year were $2,453,l6l. Fifty-nine vessels cleared for Alaska last month.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-06
BIRTHDAY OF PALMER cox

Special to Gateway by United Pressl
 CRANBY, Quebec, April 28.-This is the 76th birthday of Palmer Cox, King of Brownieland, the man who created the brownies and made many a winters night by the freside veri- table adventure for hundreds of thou sands of American "kids," who are not '1dds" any more. Cox is not at Brownie Castle, that great rambling, mysterious stone pile he came back to this village and built after he won fame and fortune with his saucer eyed and spindle legged elfs. Cox is at his New York residence; and hale and hearty as ever, he says.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-06
MAY MEAN PEACE STEPS

WASHINGTON, May GA conference which is pro- ceeding this afternoon between the German emperor and the American ambassador to Berlin Gerard looms large in the minds of the officials of this government as this dis patch is sent It is thought that the kaiser has desired to discuss with Gerard the full details of the submarine issue and other questions There is strong belief since the ar rival of the German reply that the possibility of peace is playing an important part the conference which go- ing On
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-06

The Alaska Northern has been given until May IS to file it's bill of exceptions. In the paper yesterday the q" did not show up before the "5" and it looked like May 5 instead of May 15. Six months was the time given first for the filing.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-06
ALL IS FRIENDLY AGAIN

WASHINGTON, May 6-The whole trouble between Germany and the United States is at an end In the view of President Wilson the whole submarine issue IS closed and neither he nor his advisors have any other comment coming So completely do the officials in touch with the situation consider the issue disposed of that it has been stated almost officially that there will be no reply sent to Germany to it's reply Germany and the United States today indeed, seem to be more friendly than ever