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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-28
Jury HOLDS WAITE
/. GUILTY OF FIRST
DEGREE MURDER

New York, May 27.-Dr. Arthur
Warren Waite was found guilty Of
first degree murder today for killing
his father-in-law, John H. Peck. with
poison and germs. The jury report
ed at 2:45 p. m.
Waite will be sentenced to die In
the electric chair at Sing Sing. He
was remanded for sentence Thursday.
The convicted murderer received the
verdict calmly. Two bailifs brought
him into the room, his face firmly
set, when the jurors had filed In.
The foreman's word. guilty as
charged" were scarcely audible.
The jury was polled while Waite
stood unfiinchingly. His only sign
OF emotion was when, in reply to the
usual questions regarding his age
and birthplace, he spoke 50 low II
was necessary for q bailiif to repeat
his words.
waite's father was overwhelmed
with emotion. weeping wildly. His
other son tried in vain to comfort
him. The Waite trial was a record
breaker for New York. It opened
last Monday.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-28

new TRADE TREATY.
WITH RUSSIA NAY
Be HARD TO MAKE

Pctrograd. May 27.---Tho United
States faces tremendous difiicultIes In
any attempt 10 negotiate q new COM
merclal treaty with Russia to replace
the one abrogated during the Taft
administration because OF the Jewish
question.
This was learned by the United
Press today on the highest authority.
Negotiations were hegan six
months too late" II was stated. The
allies are now perfecting trade
agreement among themselves. Until
II Is concluded. Russia win make no
outside arrangements. France 10
bound to encounted difficulties, at
least momcntariiy.
III the treaty Is accomplished at
oil. Il must conflnc itself TO economics
and not enter into discussion or Rus
sla's internal AFFAIRS"
Count Kokokvtsoif. former premier
and former minister OF finance. In an
exclusive interview granted the
United Press. made II plain that Rus
sia would consider no treaty in which
Its treatment OF Jews was made an
issue.
II am not an anti-Jew." he said;
my record Ia proof OF this"
~ admire America" said the
count. II welcome American coopera-
tion In building industries and rail-
roads and opening vast resources OF
raw material Of every sort. Before
the war Germany had made no special
demand on Russia. II was too keen.
Having ulterior motives, Il scattered
tho widest stories against Russia.
making trouble and meanwhile vir-
tualiy monopolixing trade.
Americans ought to realize that
Russia cannot entertain outside sug-
gestions regarding internal AFFAIRS
Americans must come In like any
others. leaving Russia TO settle its
interior problems"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-28
Judge Benson's Address

Judge Benson spoke feelingly Of
the friendships he had made while
pioneering in the local educational
field. and said that he much prefer
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-28

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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-28
Glass starts Gym Fund

Superintendent Hull spoke few
words in commendation OF the class
that was graduating, making special
note Of the manner in which II had
handled its various business enter
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-28
CORNELL ATHLETES
WIN BIG TRACK MEET

Cambridge. Mass, May 27.-Cor-
nell won the annual track meet and
field meet at Harvard stadium this
afternoon with a total of As points.
Yale finished second with 80. and
Stanford and California were tied for
third with 90 points each.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-28
DIPLOMAS FOR 45 HIGH
SCHOOL GRADUATES
Judge Henry l. Benson, Principal Of the Grants Pass
Academy 28 Years Ago When Its First Class Com
pleted the Course Delivers the Commencement Day
Address to Large Audience al the Opera House

Forty-nye scrolls bearing witness
to the fact that 45 young men and
women OF, Grants Pass (whose pic
lures are published elsewhere in the
Courier today had completed the
course Of study In the local high
school. made As youthful hearts beat
with Joy Friday night. AT the opera
house. which proved far too small TO
hold the great throng that came seek
Ing admittance, many being unable
to find entrance. the commencement
exercises OF the 1916 graduating
class were held. The stage was q
bower Of beauty. with hundreds OF
great bouquets OF the gorgeous roses
and other flowers OF the season piled
like stacks OF hay behind the foot
lights. These were the tribute OF
friends and admirers OF the young
graduates. and the bevy OF flower
girls was kept busy distributing them
TO the ones to whom they were ad-
dressed.
First Graduate Talks
Following the opening numbers Of
the program. Superintendent Hull in
'troduced County Assessor Eclus Pol
lock. a member OF the first class fhst
was ever graduated from the Grants
Pass high school. then known as the
Grants Pass academy.
Mr.. Pollock spoke Interestingly OF
the early days OF the school which
had now gained position among the
leading institutions OF the kind In
the state. He told OF the first class
graduated In 1888, the four mem
bers Of which now lived In as many
states. But the deeper interest OF
the remarks OF Mr.. Pollock was
around his reference to the success
that had attended the man who was
principal OF the school when It's first
graduates received their diplomas.
That first principal was Prof. Henry
l.. Benson, now member OF the
supreme bench Of the state OF Ore
gon, and he was introduced by Mr..
Pollock to the Grants Pass public al.
ter an absence Of quarter Of a CEN
tury as the principal speaker of the
evening.
Judge Benson's Address
Judge Benson spoke feelingly Of
the friendships he had made while
pioneering in the local educational
field. and said that he much nrefer-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-28
THE
ROSE SHOW
PROGRAM
Committees Arrange Athac-
lions for The Annual Fes-
tiyal to Be Held in This
City on Friday, June 18th

Tho different committees for the
annual Rose Festival. to be held June
10, are getting their events llned up
and II Is expected that tho entire COM
munity will enter into all tie festivi-
tics with zeal and enthusiasm. giving
Il the true carnival spirit There
will DO something doing every hour
OF the day. beginning with "A Man
and His Clothes" at the opera house
the evening OF June 1b, followed by
tho automobile parade the next morn
ing. the MADE In Oregon dinner at
the Oxford hotel dining room. tbe
rose exhibit In the Karner building.
corner Fifth and q streets at i:3o
p. M. the baby show In the same
building from 3 to 6 .. m, the band
concert and street dance In the even
Ing. followed by the Dig dance at the
Waldorf hall at 0 p. m.
The awards for roses are arranged
no that even the smallest growers
may enter their best specimens.
though they have but one. II is
urged by the committee that every
one preserve the following list and
make az many entries as possible. Do
not leave the field undisputed to the
larger growers. but make what en-
tries You can. Prizes viii bc award
cd the best specimens under the fol-
lowing classincations:
section A,
i---six Caroline Testout.
e-~Six pink La France.
3--rour red roses. any one vari-
city named.
flour pink roses. any one vari-
ETY. named.
5--six white roses. separate named
varieties.
six yellow roses. separate
named varieties.
Section q
Three roses. any climber.
s--Three tea roses, any one varl-
ETY. named.
Six roses, separate named vari-
eties.
i0--Hest new rose. any color, not
.-Atlll.A t~f..~ safA
li--Best individual rose In the
show. any color.
12--.Best 12 blooms. either one
variety or mixed.
Exhibits must 'be in place on the
tables not later than IL o'clock q. M.
June 10, They Will be numbered as
received by the committee accord
ing to the respective sections, class
and number for which they are en-
tered and the prizes will be awarded
by number accordingly. The names
OF the exhibitors will not appear on
the exhibits,
The same rose or roses can not De
entered for more than one prize.
When O certain number OF roses is
designated In any competition there
must be neither more nor less than
the number entered or exhibited. The
judges may decline to award a prize
TO any exhibit which they consider
unworthy, even when said exhibit Is
the only one In the section or class.
Scale OF points for judgIng' Size,
90; color, %; form, 30; stem, s; sub
stance, 10; foliage, 15
Each exhibitor Is requested to ar
range his or her own display and to
bring necessary vases.
.I. ------------------------
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-28
BAN ON DISCUSSION OF
WITHDRAWAL OF TROOPS

Washington, May s7.--General
Funston has instructed General Per-
ehing not to discuss withdrawal OF
American forces from Mexico at the
coming conference with General Cav
ira at Namiaulpa, Il was learned to-
day.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-28
BANKERS ACQUITTED
OF PERJURY CHARGE

Washington. May 27.--Charles
Glover. president. and Henry Fleath-
er and William Flather, officials of
the Riggs National bank. were found
not guilty OF perjury today. The
Jury deliberated nine minutes.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-28
Cl)M|ERES IS
lost BY THE
GERMANS
Village Nine Miles From YER
dun Taken By The French
Troops, Who Also Capture
Other Teuton Trenches

Paris. May 27.After heavy fght-
ing, French troops during the night
captured large part Of Cumieres WI
lage. nine miles northwest Of verdun.
the Official statement announced to-
day.
The Germans desperately counter
attacked but the French retained pos
session Of the towns eastern part
and also several German trenches
northwest OF it.
East Of the Meuse, Germans at-
tackled trenches adjoining Douaumont
and we're halted. Artillery was most
active on the nothern verdun front.
|
Berlin. May Al French pene.
trsted the village of Cumieres during
furious fighting northwest Of YER
dun. but they we're later driven out.
the ofiicisi statement declared today.
The Germans took 90 prisoners.
p
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-28
MEMORIAL DAY.

Where once where Southern battlefelds,
The meadows lie now fresh and green:
Fair valley, mountains. hills and plains,
Make UP far-spread peaceful scene,
The Southland blossoms many years,
Have bossomed with warmer brighter hue
And purer white because they grow
In soil made rich by grey and blue
Brave blood. 1t was. enriched this soil
Where now earth's fairest flowers send
Their fragrance outward, to pervade
The air where peace and beauty blend
Times healing hand has kindly brought
forgiveness for wound and scar;
Forgetfulness OF what once seemed
Were cruel wrongs and cause for war.
Forgotten now the bitterness;
Each side comedies the other fought
From sense OF duty, and not that
Revenge alone was what they sought.
Dividing lines long disappeared, M
The victors are both blue and grey. n
Since they have conquered pride and hate
And truly love one hag today
s8,s Jane Copley Strain,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-28
sgNa n.

red TO have friendly talk with his
old neighbors than to attempt 10 as
cend to heights Of oratory In address
Ing the people OF Grants Pass and the
graduating class. His address, how
ever, was most able effort. and held
the closest attention OF all as the
words Of advice and good cheer fell
from his lips.
The central thought OF the address
was that no profession or calling was
over-crowded for the man or woman
who was willing to pay the price Of
success--determdned and intelligent
effort.
If there was a Spurgeon or a
Beecher for every town. the problem
OF the Sunday night movie would
settle ITSELF" said the speaker. That
there were too many mediocre law
yers and doctors and preachers the
Judge admitted. but no profession
|or calling was closed to the young
man or young woman who went into
~ equipped with the ability and the
will to arise above the jostling crowd
at the bottom. As an incentive to
individual endeavor along original
lines, the speaker quoted Ebert Hub
bard, who said that the world would
wear path to the center OF will
derness II therein dwelt the man who
could write a better book or make a
better mouse-trap than could his
fellow man.
Diplomas Are Presented
Following the address by Judge
Benson, the principal OF the high
school. H. II. wardrip. spoke OF the
work accomplished by the class that
was Just leaving the school. Mrs.
G. L. Clevenger. representing the
school board. then presented the di-
iplomas to the graduates. Inter-
spersed In the exercises were num-
bers by the high school orchestra. q
vocal solo by Miss Margaretta While.
q clarinet solo by Lynn Sabin. and
the song, "The Purple and White"
by the class OF 1916.
Class Starts Gym Fund
Superintendent Hull spoke few
words in commendation OF the class
that was graduating, making special
note Of the manner In which II had
handled its various business enter
Continued on Pege AZ
The Washington herald., 1916-05-13
White PLAQUES
ENEMIES MEET
tuberculosis Secretaries Hold
Annual National Conference
at New Willard.
SOCIETY ELECTS OFFICERS
Many Topics Relating to Eradication
of Phthisis and Its Treatment
Discussed.

A large electric red cross flashed its
message Of service in the fight
against the great white plague across
the darkened dining room last night,
and for a moment the National Con-
Terence of Tuberculosis Secretaries
fell silent.
They were celebrating their fourth
annual meeting in conjunction with
the Twelfth Annual meeting OF the
National Association for the study and
prevention Of tuberculosis, which held
its last session at New willard yes
terday afternoon.
The feature Of the evening was a
large "Kuery Keg" containing the
names of the various members, each
with a proposed subject for discus
sion. which was rolled in, and from
from which President Seymour H. Stone
drew by lot the topic to be discussed.
As the president announced, the So
ciety played no favorites.
Seated at Banquet Tables.
Among those at the tables were will
bur A. Sawyer, Millard Knowlton.
Edward Hochhauser, Nellie NJ. Casey.
r. ]. Newton, D. S. Wilson. s. P. Nor
ris, Frederick D. Hopkins, John Jones,
Hester D. Jenkins. W. L. Kinkead
Phillip P. Jacob. Michael Davis. jr,
Leet B. Myers, Maud Vansyckle, A. ].
Forsleff. Frank H. Mann, Agnes D.
Randolph. George Nelbach. Inez Tur-
ner Nelbach, S. H. Stone, W. D. Thur
Der, Martin F. Sloan. Jonas simpkins
F. c. Smith. c. ]. Harheld, Walter F.
Unord. A. NJ. Forster, Emily Halsey
Snydan, Elizabeth Brown Unord, F.
V Mann, Dr. James Mcfarland. DR..
Ralph Hunt, Mrs Robert c. Powell
l. J. Minnick. Steele H. Writ, A. w
Jones. jr. Elizabeth Hazard, Eliza
beth Payne. U. E Plenes, Margaret
J. Oler. Severance Burrage, Frances
NJ Bogard, L. B. McBreyer, Elizabeth
Summer. P. P. Mccain. Paul L Bee
yaiener, Robert c. Powell, Rosa Lowe,
George Eauls, Hugo A. Brown, W. L.
Murphy, A. P. Morris, B. B. Buchanan,
G. W. Wagner. Emil G. Steger, Ethel
NJ HendricksOn, ]. H. Holbrook, ].
Jones. DR.. H NJ Bracken, Mrs. Myrtle
o. HOlbrook, Willis E. Chandler, Rob
ert G. Paterson, James Minnick, F.
Elizabeth CroweIl, Maru Murray,
Brantly F. Parker, Edith L. Brooker,
MaybeIl J. MuIligan, Karl Schan1e. L.
C. sharle. Charlotte Cranxston. Will
liam Charles Whitley. c. Howard
Marcy, Carol 2. Walton.
At its morning session the National
Association elected as its board OF direc-
tors: DR.. Robert H Babcock, Chicago:
Dr. H. NJ Bracken, Minneapolis; Dr..
Philip King Brown. San Francisco; DR..
Chicago; DR.. Louis V. HammaH, Balti-
more; DR.. Henry Barton Jacobs, Balti-
more; H. Mex Jones V. Hamman, St
Louis: DR.. George NJ. Kober, Washing
ton; r. B. Mellon, Pittsburgh; DR.. A K.
Stone, Boston, and DR.. Victor c. Vaughn,
Ann Arbor.
Oficers elected by the board Of direc-
tors were: President, Dr. E. R Baldwin
Of Saranac Lake. n. Y; Honorary Vice
Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Sir
William Osler; vice presidents, DR.. Will
lam S Rankin, of Raleigh, N. C., and
Dr. James A. Miller, Of New York; sec
retary, DR.. Henry Barton Jacobs, Of
Baltimore; and treasurer VIM. H. Bald
win, Of this city.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-13
nolan BILL NDORSED
BY LABOR Committee
Reported Unanimously With Amend
ment Limiting Wages for Less
Than Eight Hours Work.

Containing an amendment including in
its provisions all employees Of the Dis
trict government. but limiting to S1h
cents an hour employees working less
than eight hours Of the twenty-four, the
Nolan bill establishing a minimum wage
Of 50 a day received a unanimous re-
port from the House Labor Committee
at yesterdays meeting.
The bill was reported after extended
hearings which established a number Of
sensational facts with respect to the liv-
ing conditions Of number Of govern
ment employees. The report will be made
later by Representative John Nolan, of
California. author Of the bill, and who
is responsible for the Developments of
the hearings.
The committee also amended the bill
to set a minimum service Of two years
on all beneiciaries, and to exempt from
its provisions fourth-class postmasters
who receive income from civil employ
ments in addition to the Federal sery-
Ice.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-13
Felt Sport Hats
Are NeU and Muc h
In Vogue

Just another of the many smart
styles in Sport Hats that may be
seen here. Stylish Felt Hats in
white and the various pretty color
ings of the season, and in medium
sizes. The distinctive touch is the
hand-painted roses on the upper
side of the brim, and on either side
of the another has a bird
appliqued on the brim-these are
the only trimming.
Other attractive Sport Hats are
of soft ponsee with colored facinss
in navy blue, rose color or delft
blue with stitched brim. Then there
are many other models in Panamas.
Hemps. Bangkok Straws. Striped
Silks and other distinctive Effects.
There is a sport hat
here to accompany every
style. color and type of
sport costume.
Third hoor-F e.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-13

Picture Framing Section of the Picture Dept.
calls special attention its facilities for Framing Diplomas Graduating
Certificates and Class Photographs
In of
you shop expert premises guar
antee eour worku uneservedy.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-13
Madison Hall Graduates Seven,

The Madison Hail School for young
Ladies' will hold commencement exer-
cises on Wednesday evening at the
school, 800 R street northwest. Diplomas
will be delivered to seven graduates BY
Prof. George F. Winston, principal A
musical program will be presented by
Arthur Green and Elizabeth Winston.
The graduates are Ruth Abel, North
Carolina; Mary Grace Biles, North Caro-
line; Myrtle Amanda Coe, West Virginia; I;
Edith L stiel, Arkansas; Ottila Moss,
Texas; Alice John NewIin. North Caro-
lima, and Blanche Whaley, Florida.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-13
Business High to Take Trim

The annual excursion Of the Business
High School Alumni Association will be
held at Marshall Hall on June 2 A
program Of athletic events has been ar
ranged. There will be dancing through
out the afternoon and evening. The high
school pupils will be excused from
classes for the day Richard D. Dam
lels is IN charge of the excursion.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-13
WILSON'S ON RIVER TRIP.
President and Bride Take Weekend
Excursion Down Potomac.

The President and Mrs. Wilson left
yesterday afternoon on the yacht Mayiow-
er for a brief vacation trip down the Po-
tomac River and Chesapeake Bay. They
win probably return in time for the
Presidents engagements Monday morn
ing This Is the first time in several weeks
the President has found the Mexican
and German situations sufficiently re-
laxed to permit Of his leaving Washing
ton. The President finds short trips on
the Mayfiower very enjoyable and bene-
hcial.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-13
Miners Fight Conscription.

London. May 12-The Miners Fedora
tion today adopted a resolution opposing
eonscriptiOn and protesting against boys
OF IS being called to the colors.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-13
The Best Books for
Little Ones
At About 0ne-third the Usual
Prices.

AT About One-third the Usual
Prices.
Dotty Dimple at Her Grandmothers,
100 pages.
Dotty Dimple at Home, illustrated.
III pages.
Dotty Dimple at Play, illustrated.
lS4 pages.
Dotty Dimple Out West, illustrated,
III pages.
Dotty Dimple at School. illustrated.
l66 pages.
Dotty Dimple Fly Away, illustrated.
200 pages.
These are some of the books for
little ones which have a worldwide
appeal; sweet. wholesome and inter-
esting; carefully adapted to the en-
ioyment of children Of tender ages.
The price of this new edition.
bound in substantial cloth covers.
is 25c the copy; usual price, 7se.
Can be sent by mail for a small
sum.
Second Hoor-F st.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-13
ParasoIs for
Little Girls

Parasols are as fashionable for the
little girls use as for mother or big
sister. Their popularity is evidenced
in the immense showing we are invlt-
ing attention to in our Parasol depart
ment.
Cotton Parasols in Dresden. polka
dot and plaid effects, 2Sc and 3se.
SiIk-6nished Dresden Parasols, plain
and rufles. 7Sc and 8sc.
Pongee Silk Parasols finished with
a two-inch silk border-in red. pink,
light blue, navy and green, s1.00.
Japanese Parasols in white. green,
blue and pink silk, s1.s0.
CoIored Silk Parasols in navy. green.
red, white. light blue and pink; Is
and Is inch sizes, S1.2s.
Palm-shape Parasols in navy, green,
white, light blue and pink; palm and
Dresden effects. s2.e0 to $500.
Main hoor-G street entrance
The Washington herald., 1916-05-13
New Noueh y St yles in
Silk Petticodts

Silk Petticoats keep pace with
the novelties and beauties in Dresses
and Frocks. which means that there
are the quaintest and most unique
trimmings ever seen on petticoats-
deep ruffled flounces, quaint cord
ings and pipings and some with the
hoops.
These are priced at $500, 500,
S10.50 and $3.50.
Klos6t Silk Petticoats of tafeta
in black and colors and an at
tractive assortment of new spring
models, with flare. ruffled and
plated flounces. and also those
with silk jersey top and tafeta or
messaline silk hounce. in black,
white and colors-SS.00 each.
Silk Petticoats of tafeta, messa-
line and silk jersey, in black, white
and colors, with ruffled or circular
flounces-special value at s2.s5
each in regular sizes. and $3.50 in
extra sizes.
Third hoor-F st
The Washington herald., 1916-05-13

NetD Summer Styles in White
Footwear for juveniles
White Footwear for and for graduation and
confirmation. variety of handsome styles to please the
and their parents They made according to the
latest fashions but with attention the fitting qualities
so important in footwear for the young
Growing Girls White Footwear.
White Buckskin Pumps with Goodyear welt soIes and
low heels
White Canvas Pumps with Goodyear welt soes and
low heels
White Canvas Colonalefect Pumps. trimmed with small
tongue and buckle
White Canvas Oxford Ties with medium round toe Good
year welt soles and low heels.
Misses and Children's White Footwear
Ankle Strap White Buckskin Pumps Ankle Strap
White Canvas Pumps. These made with low heels
in sizes Il to 2. and without heels in sizes to TO-
Misses White Canvas Oxford Ties
-bIucher cut with Goodyear welt sole and low heels
Priced from $1.s0 to $500 pair.
Third -Tenths
The Washington herald., 1916-05-13
Proper Corsets for
GroUing Girls

The growing figure Of the girl is
easily shaped into good lines if the
proper corset or corset waist is given
her to wear. The special feature Of
our Girls Corset Section is that we
see that the correct corset is given.
We have many good models and
makes that meet the needs of the
growing girl exactly.
There are low and medium bust
corsets; Girdles and Hip Conhners and
the Soft Bandeaux Brassieres of net
and treco to be worn with the corset;
Ferris Waists and Athletic Girdles in
various styles.
Girls Corsets from $I.OO to $3.50.
Girls Ferris Waists from soc to
s1.sO.
Girls GirdIes. S1.Oe to $500.
Third hoor-Eeventh s.