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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-08
FEW WOULD JOIN
NATIONAL GUARD

Washington, Oct. Dissatisfied
with recruiting Of national guards
men, Secretary OF War Baker today
authorized commanding officers OF
the army commands to discontinue
recruiting service at their discretion,
The decision was based on a rec.
ommonaatIon by tho general stan,
Recruiting has been disappointing,
Great difficulty has boen met In try.
Ing to MI up the guard regiments at
the border.,or ready to leave FOR the
border The department had built
an expensive system of recruiting,
with regular army officers and mill
tia officers cooperating. The sta
tions, It was admitted, have not met
expectations, alH'1
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-08

would bs regarded by England as an
unneutral act. 4Dt,
Second, the political situation in
the country has aroused to a marked
degree partisan feeling for one or the
other Of the warning sides. II has
resulted In stirring up a feeling
abroad that the United States Is not
strictly neutral, and as President Will
son recently said In an address at
Shadow Lawn, this feeling has reach
ed point where even diplomatic in
tercourse between this country and
foreign nations will be seriously EN-
barrassed until after November Z, be-
cause foreign diplomats are wait
Ing to see what would be the outcome
OF the election"
Perhaps no expression by the pre-
sident In recent months has aroused
so much conjecture here as that in
Omaha Thursday night, when he said :
when we look forward to the
years to come---I Wish could say the
months to comc--and to the end Of
this war, we want the world to know
we are ready to lend our force to
the preservation OF peace"
This Is regarded here as plainly
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-08

Indicative that the president feels the
end of the war may be far off--and
also that he feels the work OF Amer
lea will be to preserve the peace Of
the future. not to intervene now,
From those close to the president
comes the word that he knows moth
ing regarding n report that Ambas-
sador Gerard Is bringing with him to
this country request of the German
government to intercede In behalf Of
peace. But there is strong belief
In official circles here that the presi,
dent will consider no further move,
either directly or indirectly, toward
Offering his good Offices unless such
a plea Is made openly by one or more
OF tho belllgerent nations.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-08
II Z
NO OVERTURE
OF PEACE:
BR|T0NS
English War Lord Says That
No Proposal Has Come
From Germany, and That
War Must Go to Knockout

London. Oct. I've have re-
ceived no German peace overtures as
yet. but Mr.. George. In his
statement to the United Press has
given our views on peace at this
time"
This statement from Lord Robert
Cecil. minister OF war trade. today re-
fected the attitude OF British ofiicial
sentiment toward the latest, report
from the United States that Ambassa-
dor Gerard is bearing n peace mes
sage from the kaiser to President VIII
son.
Everywhere In ofilcIal circles Lloyd
Georges emphatic declaration that
the war must 20 on ito n knockout" /"
was cited ms the answer 10 the newest
peace rumors. There is no doubt
that Hoyd-George voiced the senti-
ment Of every Briton, at least In ex-
pressing the nations determination
TO finish the war In proper manner.
Reports similar to those received
from America have reached here from
Scandinavia regarding the purpose OF
Gerard's visit. They are not confirm
ed, but they created no surprise In
ofiiciai circles. In fact. II has been
generally believed by British officials
that the Germans would send peace
kite flying In October. The Lloyd
George declaration was consequently
considered timely. forestalling pos
sible move by neutrals.
II was strongly emphasized today
that any suggestions OF mediation
coming from President Wilson at this
time would not be acceptable. Well
informed persons added. however,
that there would be no objection II
President Wilson merely acted as an
agent In transmitting any terms the
kaiser cares to offer,
The evening newspapers comment
guardedly today upon the reports
from America. Balanced opposite
these stories they print in large black
type signincant excerpts from Lloyd
Georges statement to the United
Press warning neutrals to keep hands
OF.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-08
RUSSIANS OCCUPY
TWO MORE TOWNS.

Petrograd. Oct. Russian troops
have won victory over Mackensen's
German-B Bulgarian-Tu army In
Dobrudja, occupying the villages Of
Karabaka and Besaul and also the
heights between, It was officially an
nounced today. The enemy counter
attacked, but was repulsed with loss,
On the Austro-G German front heavy
fighting continues. The Russians re-
PEELED a strong German attempt to re-
capture a trench northwest Of Dud-
now, On the zlota Lipa, in the re-
gion of Sesabalin- Potutory and Mac
hishchuv, four enemy counter-attacks
were checked with heavy losses.
In the Caucasus coastal region Rus
sian troops occupied fortincatlons at
Perakale. In Persia Russian forces
entered Karashans sN
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-08
ITALIAN TROOPS AID
IN BALKAN OFFENSIVE

Paris. Oct. 7.-Itsiien troops have
taken the offensive In this Balkans in
conjunction with the British. French
and Ssrbiana. and are attacking IN
the region Of 3utkovo. east Of tue
vardar. II was oficially announced,
On the allied left wing the Serbs have
pushed their. advance guards forward
into Belavoda valley. French troops
have occupied German positions. The
Bulgarians directed strong counter
attacks against the British force that
occupied Nevolen, but were repulsed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-08
STEAMER MERCIAN sHELIiEn
BY GERMAN SUBMARINE

Galveston. Oct, 1.-THE Leyland
steamer Mercian. which arrived here
today. reported being shelled by q
German submarine near the coast OF
England. Captain G. ]. Walker ex-
hibited cap the vlzor Of which had
been split by shell splinter as he
stood on the bridge, There were no
fatalities or material damage to the
steamer, which was saved by the ap-
pearance OF British warships.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-08
LOSE I
10000 lh2 Weeks

Berlin. Oct. THE Roumanians
have lost $4,000 men in the last two
weeks of fighting in Transylvania
alone, where they have suffered two
decisive defeats at the hands Of Field
Marshal Won Falkenhayn.
BUDAPEST dispatches today assert
ed that some OF the crack Roumanian
regiments have been entirely wiped
out. Ill-trained troops are now OPP
posing Falkenhayn's victorious ad-
vance against the army that invaded
Transylvania.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-08
BAMBRICK PAYS PENALTY
FOR KILLING POLICEMAN

osslning. N. Y. Oct. 7.--pespite
the eleventh-hour plea for 4 reprieve
signed by fifty New York prominent
business men. including T. N. Vail.
Of the American Telephone 4 Tele-
graph company. Thomas Bambrick
was electrocuted at Sing Sing at 5:55
a. m. today for the murder Of George
Dapping, New York policeman.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-08
sHIPBUILDING PLANT
on THE WILLAMETTE

Portland. Oct. Plans are be-
Ing drawn today for a new ship.
building plant on the Willamette
river. adjoining the Northwest Steel
mills. The promoters intend to take
over the ship orders OF the Northwest
concern, while the steel mills viii be
used exclusively for the production
OF shiDbuilding material.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-08
MACEDONIAN VILLAGES
OCCUPIED BY BRITISH

Saloniki. Oct. THE British have
occupied the Macedonian villages Of
Agomah. Komarjan. Hiristian. Ka-
mila, Cuculuk and Blishan. after re
pulsing Bulgarian counter-attacks at
Nevolon. it was ofiicially reported to-
day.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-08

FEDERAL FARM
LOAN BOARD FIXES
INTEREST RATE

Washington. Oct. THE federal
farm loan board. 1t was learned to-
day. has fixed on four per cent as the
interest on farm loan bank bonds.
This means that farmers who patron
ize the farm loan banks will pay
from AZ TO per cent for loans.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-08
First Inning

Brooklyn--Myers fouled out to
eCady, He swung at the frst ball
pitched. Daubert famed on three
pitched balls. He swung hard at the
last two stengel out Janyrin to
Hoblitzcl. No runs, no hits, no err
rors, Shore looked awrully good He
was working easy and had a world
of speed. Daubert was comnetely at
sea before his delivery
Boston Hooper famed. Janvrln
famed Marauard used but three
pitched balls to him. walkcf trlpled
to loft centor u was a terrific smash
lIoblItsel out, Cutskaw to Daubert'
No runs, one hit, no errors. Walker
earned a place In the hearts Of tho
fans as Tris Speakers successor by
tcontlnucd on Page 81
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-08
FRENCH HAVE QUIET
NIGHT ON THE sOMNIE

Paris. Oct. There were no ac-
tions last night on that part of the
Somme front held by the French. II
was announced today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-08
TEUTON SUB
SEAF|GHTER
|NU.S.P PORT
CeInan Submarine Puts Lite
Newport, but Departs AZ
ter a Stay d Only Three
Hours n American Waters

Newport, r. l.. Oct. 7.--The Ger
man fghting submarine U-5s depart
ed shortly before s o'clock tonight,
after leaving important mail for Am
basssdor Won Bernstorff. The U-5s.
the first fighting submarine to reach
the shores ofthe United States. after
trip from Europe. remained in port
only about three hours.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-08

New York. Oct. wall street re-
gistered considerable doubt regard
Ing the report that Ambassador Ger
ard Is carrying German peace pro-
posals to President Wilson at the
opening Of the stock exchange today.
when recoveries from yesterdays
break In prices were general.
Financial men looked upon tho re-
port as q market story. while Others
give II credit.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-08
1ST GAME.0F
SERIES WON.
BYB0ST0N.
Initial Contest Of the World
Series Goes According to
the Dope Sheet, Brooklyn
Being Beaten by 6. to S

Braves Field, Boston. Oct. THE
Boston Red sox took the Jump
game OF the 1915 worlds series from
Brooklyn today. but II was only by
an eyeiash.
Tho Red Sox finished up on the
long cpd Of q 8 TO 9 score. but a re-
markable ninth inning rally by the
Dodgers. coupled with the weakening Y
OF Ernie Shore. In the box for Bos-
ton, and an error by Janvrin. nearly
upset tho worlds champions.
For Ave innings Shore and Mar
guard worked In as pretty \ pitching
duel as has boon seen on Braves
Asid In somc time, The crowd OF
upwards Of 10000 SAT speilbound as
the rival pitchers fought II out.
Marquard was the hrst TO crack.
but Shore got his In the ninth. when
Carl Mays relieved him. Pfefer act
ed ~ relief worker to the Rabc.
Thesamc was remarkable In dway
for the lack OF enthusiasm usually
displayed at the opening encounter of
worlds series.
A handful OF loyal Brooklyn root
crs whooped II up when the Dodgers
we're making their drive In the ninth,
but otherwise real spontaneous out
bursts Of cheering aud the old whoop-
er-up stati was lacking.
In former years thousands Of root
ers have Psradcd about the field be-
hind the band after a Boston victory;
tho crowd here this afternoon simply
got up and went home.
Fred Merkle had q chance to be-
come the worlds series hero In the
ninth. but failed. He came up with
only one out and the bases full.
Three runs would have tied the score.
He drew bali. then q strike, and
40 on, until the count stood at the
proverbial three e-and-two. The crowd
stood tense. But when Shore pitch
cd the last one wide. Merkle walked,
forcing Ina run.
The Red Sox entered the ninth
inning With q aye-run lead. Daubcrt
walked. and singles by Stengci. ol-
sen and Myers, coupled with jan
vrin's error. and Cutshsw being hit
by a pitched ball. kept the bases
choked to such an extent that four
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-08
TIP IS RELIABLE
ON PEACE MOVE
SAYS NY. BANKER

New York. Oct, President OF
the Guaranty Trust Company sabln.
authority for the statement that Ger
many had asked President Wilson to
offer peace terms TO the allies. rciter-
ated through his secretary today that
he learned this fact from unquestion-
able sources.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-08

Newport. r. l.. Oct. THE Ger
man fighting submarine U5s steausG
snto Newport harbor this afternoon.
direct from Heligoland, carrying Ger
man mail and confidential advioss for
the German embassy.
Her commander. Lieutenant Rose,
notified Rear Admiral Knight. com
mandant Of the United States naval
station here. that he would depart
before the expiration OF the a. hours
which the United States neutrality
laws grant ito armed vessels Of BEL
ligerent powers. It wes expected hs
would slip ont tonight, after deliver
ing mail IA .
The U-5s is the first lighting sub
marine to cross the Atlantic and enter
an American port. She carries gun
and is equipped with torpedo tubes.
Apparently her sole purpose IN maxi
ing the trip was to deliver mail. which
in this way would be secure from the
British censor.
The submersible came into the har-
Dor unheralded. flying the German
flag and under her own power. AZ
soon as she was sighted BY the
United States naval training station
on Goat Island q United States tor
pedo boat was sent as convoy. Cap
tain Rose picked berth for anchor
age alongside the U. 8. 8. Birming-
ham. in the outer harbor. He refused
to give any details Of his voyage. ex-
cept to say that he had not sighted
a single hostile vessel on HIS seven
teen-day trip from wilhelmshaven.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-08

Washington. Oct. 7.---British Am
bassador Sprins-Rice called at the
state department this afternoon q
soon as he heard OF the arrival Of the
German naval submarine U-5s st
Newport, R. I. He made no protest.
simply asking for oflcial confirmation
on which 1t was believed he would
later state Ensland's expectation tAat
the boat ,ot be allowed in port more
than % hours. i'A
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-01-28

be interpreted as embracing limitations
as to the nature and character of in
come to be taxed. To consider it as
embracing limitations, such as not au-
thorizing progressive tax, he related,
was irreconcilaole with the purpose Of
the amendment He explained that the
Of excise taxes required by
the constitution was geographical uni
formity Of application as to classes.
The chief justice further held that
the tax did not violate the "due pro-
cess" provision of the constitution by
higher rate Of taxation on
incomes above $4,000 than on those
below that figure or by other pro-
visions.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-01-28
TAX RETURNS FOR 1915.

Notice is hereby given that the Of
fee of county auditor will be open from
January 1st to February 20, 1916, in
elusive, for the purpose of taking tax
returns of personal property for fiscal
year 1916. Also the following places
will be visited either by myself or an
authorized agent for the purpose OF
securing tax returns Namely:
il. Crooks Store, Monday, Jan. 81.
The law requires that tax returns
snail be signed and sworn to. Tax
payers will take notice that no returns
will be accepted unless made to meNor
my authorized agent, or someone quail"
fled to administer an oath. 1t IS re-
Quested that so far as possible all re-
turns be made to me or my agent. This
will aid me in preventing errors in
your 1915 returns and help to clear up
any errors now existing. Come pre-
pared to give the name and number OF
school district in which you live. Also
the school district in which you own
oother property. Do not ask that your
property be taken from the tax dupli
cate of last year returns.
J. B. HALFACRE,
County Auditor.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-01-28
SIGN AGREEMENT TO YIELD ARMS
Austria Hungary Tells of Success in
Balkans and in Italian ITheater.

Berlin, Jan. 26 (by wireless to Say
vile Tine delegates of the Monte
negrin government at 6 o'clock yester-
day signed articles providing for the
laying down of the arms Of the Monte
ne grin froces, according to an an
nouncement made today by the Austro-
Hungarian headquarters
Austro-Hungarian troops, the state
ment adds, occupied portions Of the
Italian positions near Oslavia and
took prisoner 1857 soldiers, including g
45 officers.
The text of the statement follo6s
Yesterday at 6 p m. the delegates Of
the Montenegrin government signed
articles regarding the laying down Of
the arms of the Montenegrin army.
The disarming is going on without
difficulty and has extended to the dis
tricts of Kolasin and Anriyevica.
italian front: Austrc-Hungarian
troops in battle near OslaTia occu-
pied part of the nemys positions taking
prisoner 1877 soldiers, including 45
officers, Two machine guns also were
captured.
"At other places on the Isonzo front
there was increased activity. Italian
attacks near Podora, Monte San Mich
ele and our positions east of Monfal-
cone were repulsed.
"Austro-Hungarian aircraft dropped
bombs on the enemy's quarters and
sheds at Boergo and Ala"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-01-28
.SNAN?-2OOf STOPS
SERIOUS BACKACnE

When your back aches, and your
bladder and kidneys seem to be disor-
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get a bottle of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root. 1t is a physicians prescription
for diseases of the kidneys and blad-
der. =
II has stood the test of years and has
a reputation for quickly and effectively
giving results in thousands of cases.
This prescription was used by DR..
Kilmer in his private practice and was
so very effective that it mas been plac-
ed On sale everywhere Get bottle,
SOC and $1.0O, at your nearest drug
gist.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Ki!mer & Co., Binghamton, n. Y, for
sample bottle. When writing be sure
and mention the Newberry Semi-week-
ly Herald and News.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-01-28
JOURT CLEARS PATH
RAISING INCOME TAX
DECIDES NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
LAW VALID.
Ruling Of Highest Tribunal will Enable
Country to Draw More Heavily on
Fortunes Of Very Rich.

washington, Jan. 24.-The income
tax was declared constitutional today
by the supreme court in a unanimous
decision which swept aside every con-
tention raised against it and, in the
opinion of congressional leaders, open
ed the way for increasing the tax rate
on great fortunes to help pay for ma
tional defense
Proposals are pending in congress to
tax incomes of more than S1OOO,0OO as
nigh as 80 per cent. Leaders on all
sides agree that out Of the impetus
which the decision today will give such
proposals is likely to come definite
movement to levy on the revenues
from great private fortunes for some
of the millions the government must
raise to carry out the army and navy
increases.
SThe supreme courts decision has
absolutely unfettered the income tax
as a source of revenue" said Repre-
sentative Hull of Tennessee, author OF
the law. "All doubt is removed and
congress left mucn freer to act. 1 be-
lieve congress will take advantage Of
the opportunity to amend the law ma
teriaLy. Without any unusual or un-
just changes it can be made to yield
S195, ,oOO, GOO to $195,OOO,OOO a year, as
against $S5,OOO,OOO or $90,OOO,OOO at
nrncent
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-01-28
February Woman's Home Companion

The February Woman's Home Com
panion not only has splendid fiction by
well-known writer's, but excellent, spe-
cial articles and features.
Among the snort story contributors
are iNary E. Wilkins Freeman, Mary
Heaton orse and Sophie Kerr. They
present lively and attractive group Of
stories. The two big serials "The Ris-
ing Tide" and ''Chloe Malone are con-
tinued by Margaret Deland and Fannie
Heaslip Lea THE Geranium Lady is
concluded by Sylvania Chatfeld Bates.
The Housework Boycott" by Ida
Tarbell, written after thorough inresti-
cation, shows why girls do not want 10
enter domestic service and how to
get contented and good servants. In
the Man Across the Aisle" Emily
Barton Reid describes the peculiar
dangers that girls are subject 10 when
travelling alone, pointing out that So
900 girls disappear annually in the
United States. An original article on
Russia, from new angle, is contrib
uted by Laura Spencer Porter. Alice
Farnham Leader, NJ D., gives some
valuable instruction by which business
women can preserve their health.
A new department, "The Woman Mo
torist," is begun b. c. H. Claudy, the
automobile expert. 1t takes up prob
lens that most women nave to deal
with in running a car, and is designed
20 help women drivers. In the picture
section are many interesting pages,
notably those on 'fThe Most Wonderful
Dancers in the World" Skating as the
Newest Fad" and Real Homes Worth
Copying" The regular departments
on handicraft, cooking, better babies,
womens clubs, motion pictures, enter
tainment and many other subjects are
filled with valuable suggestions. Fash
ions are discussed by Grace Margaret
Gould. This number of the Woman's
Home Companion is interesting, well
rounded and fully up to its usual high
standard s.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-01-28
Many Troubles !
Due To An q q
Inactive Liver

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headache, indigestion, constipation and
lack of energy are due to inactive liv-
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Get a SOC or 81 bottle of this splen-
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Every bottle bears the likeness of l..
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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-01-28

Neither landowner nor renter can
nrosper on poor land; both can pros
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ventions ever devised by the Wit OF
man" for making rich land poor and
keeping it poor and for making both
landlord and renter poor at the same
time. nothing has ever been devised
equal to the one-year renting system.
And the South is probably the only
part of the civilized world in when
such a system still obtains.-The Pro
gressiye Farmer.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-01-28
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Danserous Bronchial and Lung Ailments
Often Follow Neglected Colds

this purpose there is no better
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