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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-06
berlin PLEASED At
HOLLWEC'S SPEECH

Berlin. April 6.---All political fac
tions gave widespread approval to.
day TO Imperial Chancellor Won
'f3ethmann- -Hollwegs speech In the
'reiohstag yesterday, In which he out
lined the military situation,
HIS declaration that Germany
would answer her enemies calumnies
with the sword. coupled with apron
ise to continue vigorously the sub.
marine warfare conciliated the Won
Tirpitz element and informed the
world that Germany was ready "a
fight to q victorious finish regardless
OF the cost.
A new Belgium" guaranteed
against allied control. won the sup
port OF socialists and liberals. Dur
Ing his address the chancellor casu-
ally quoted Bismarck's historic state
ment to the effect that the fates OF
colonies were decided on the con-
tinent OF Europe. This was taken
to mean that Hollweg believes restor-
alton OF all German colonies n GER
tain condition OF anal peace nego-
tiations,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-06
PLAN MANY Big
GUNS FOR THE U, S

Washington, April 6.--The biggest
appropriation for coast defenses and
fortifcations in American history was
proposed today In bill Representa-
tive Swagar Sherley Of Kentucky in.
troduced.
His measure provided $21,997 .05o
for Notifications. submarine mines
field artillery and ammunition. II
also authorizes the expenditure Of
s12,s0O, 900 on munitions contracts,
The house committee on fortifica-
tions today adopted the program Of
the war department board OF review,
(which just investigated fortification
fproblems. II calls for six I6-iuch
guns, two OF which will defend New
York and four Cape Henry. The
mounting Of seven 12-inch guns upon
barbette carriages with equipment foI
high angle fire, giving range Of
10000 yards. is recommended fol
New York. Boston and either Port
land, Ore, or San Francisco.
Emplacement Of fifty-four S-inch
anti-aircraft guns Is advised at vari-
GUS fortified points.
Purchase of additional land at San
Francisco and San Pedro to strength
en- Notifications. was recommended.
The committee asked for $750. 900
to purchase the invention of John
Hays Hammond, Jr.. for radio control
Of torpedoes, ss.000,00 for sea coast
cannon ammunition. nearly $4,000
900 for mountain. field and siege can
non. with s2.700.0OO for ammunition
and s217. 900 for submarine miness
More than s2,5OO.000 was asked
for mounting eight 12-inch guns and
ten anti-aircraft rifles for the Amer
lean insular possessions Twelve
inch guns were recommended for
Hawaii and the Philippines. The
materials. 1t was provided, must be
American-made. unless the secretary
of war deems foreign purchases most
imperative.
"If the committees policy is adopt
ed" said Sherley. "the war depart
ment's recommendation win be
realized within few years"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-06

an international rupture was Ir-
creased
Some officials see the probable
coming events in the following order:
Germany's admission that one Of
her submarines torpedoed the Sussex.
American refusal to accept further
German promises with regard to sub
marine activities.
A comprehensive statement by Pre-
sldent Wilson to congress. reviewing
submarine operations from the Lusi-
tania case to the Sussex case, and
giving Americas position to the
world.
Handing OF his passports to Ger
man Ambassador Won Bernstorif and
recall Of American Ambassador Ger
ard from Berlin.
Events beyond that point would
depend on Germany,
The administration has never re-
ceiyed official intlmation that a Sc
verance OF relations would result In
war There have only been indirect
intlmations OF that from high Ger
mans.
The report Of the French admir-
atty, stating that a torpedo damaged
the Sussex, was not accepted as con-
elusive, but II Is not expected that
the attaches official report. when
made public, will differ greatly from
IL,
The state department refused Ia
divulge the text Of the attaches re.
rc-., VI
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-06
NO WARNING As
. THE Liner ZENT
WAS TORPEDOED

London. April s.---Fcrty-cight per-
sons perished whom the Elder liner
zent was torpedoed and sunk without
warning. II was learned today. A
few survivors have been landed.
The survivors reaching Queens
town we're the captain and ton sail
ors. They agreed that their vessel
had been attacked without warning.
II listed and began sinking imme-
diately after the torpedo crashed IN
to its hull.
Sailors OF the zent tried to get a
boat over the side quickly. but they
were excited and repeated attempts
failed. As their vessel dropped away
beneath their feet lIfeboat after life
boat hit the water bow or stern first
and upset. Tho submarine made no
attempt to save the victims. II was
stated. Finally a passing steamer
rescued those who were still swim
ming,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-06
MEXICAN CONSUL FAvORS
WITHDRAWAL us. TROOPS
Garcia SupposediO Reflect Views Of the Canann Admin
israton When He Suggests That Americans Having
Dispersed and Defeated the YiIista Bands, Should
Now Retire From the Southern Republic

FL paso, April 6.--Consul Garcia.
representative OF General Carranza
in III Paso, favors withdrawal Of the
United States army from Mexico.
In q statement issued today. Gar
cia declared the army had accom-
plished its purpose OF breaking Fran
cisco villas strength and scattering
his men.
There Is no necessity, In my opin-
ion." said Garcia. for the Americans
to pursue the campaign any further .
There is no doubt here that Gar
ciAs statement reflects the views OF
Carranza.
"The withdrawal OF the U. s.
troops would not mean that Villa
would gain prestige" continued Gar
ella. "His power is completely
broken. The Mexicans realize villa
Is defeated. But further progress OF
American forces into the Interior
might precipitate trouble. The ex-
pedition has gone far enough to ac-
complish punishment OF the bandits
who raided Columbus, therefore
believe II ought to withdraw. Mexi-
cans realize the expeditions purpose
and they appreciate that It has sue
cseded. II villa had made a stand
and defeated even q small force OF
Americans he might have become a
popular hero. but defeated as he is
he is ruined as a leader He can
never gather another army in
Mexico.
General Obregon telegraphed Con-
sui Garcia this afternoon:
Gutierrez assured me It would not
be long before villa would be cap
tured,"
Obregon claimed several Carran-
zista victories over villistas In minor
engagements.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-06
THINKS ROOSEVELT
WILL BE NOMINEE

Washington. April 6,--Senator
Poindexter emphatically declared to-
day that Theodore Roosevelt. would.
in his opinion, be nominated and
elected.
Roosevelt as candidate is all
right" said Senator Kenyon. I'VE
would like the contest to narrow
down to just Roosevelt and Cum
Minis"
Six senator's, who wanted their
names kept quiet, stated they be-
lieved Roosevelt probably would be
the republican nominee.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-06
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! NEW WAR SONG IN \
y AMERICAN CAMP 4

\ With the American Army In \
\ Mexico, April 6.--The dough \
\ boys have created their own \
\ war" song, It is parody on =
y "Tipperary." based on the long \
\ hikes between temporary camps, y
y and goes like this: =
y TITS long hike to Temporary. =
= It's long way to go. y
y It's long way to Temporary y
= On the way to catch Pancho \
\ Goodbye old Columbus, \
y Farewell Gibsons ranch. \
\ It's long, long way to Tenn \
= porary \
\ But (shouted) we should \
\ worry" \
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-06
ARTILLERY SQUADRON
TO STAY AT BRowNsvILLE

Washington, April 6.--At General
Funston's request, the war depart
ment today countermanded It's or
ders for squadron Of the Fourth
Field artillery to proceed from
Brownsville. Texas, to Panama. Fun
ston desired the artillery to be re-
tained ut Brownsville.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-06
FIND FRAGMENTS or
TORPEDO 0N SUSSEX


Washington, April 6,---American
embassy attaches who examined
bronze fragments found In the wreck
age OF the channel steamer Sussex
after Il was damaged by an explosion
OF tho French coast, reported today
that the spllnters were pieces OF q
German torpedo.
The findings were based on COM
parlson between the fragments and
captured German torpedo parts.
The official report OF these attaches
tended to confirm fears that sever
unre OF diplomatic relations might
BIO unavoidable The possibility OF
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-06
TEDDY NOW BELIEVED TO Be A FULL
PLEDGED CANDIDATE FOR president

New York, April 6.--Theodore
Roosevelt's hat is in the ring.
The campaign to land him in the
republican nomination is about to be
formally launched, This interpreta-
tion was almost unanimously given
today to his statement to a group OF
visitors at Oyster Bay yesterday in
which he defined the program the
q. o. p. convention must adopt II Il
wants him as standard bearer.
II was agreed that the slogan
should be America flrst." Politi-
clans speculated on the possibility Of
Roosevelt now reconsidering his re-
fusal TO enter the presidential prim-
aries. II was thought possible that
the colonel's supporters might try
to land delegations from several
states around which to rally the un-
Instructed delegates.
Discussion OF Roosevelt's state
ment to Oyster Bay callers was link
ed with comment on the now famous
Root-Roosevelt-Bacon luncheon in
New York Politicians limited that
the latest developments prove former
Senator Root and Roosevelt had
smoothed over their differences,
Before the colonel's statement was
permitted to leak out, his friends in
tho Far west and middle west told
him that those sections would sup
port candidate taking o decisive
stand on foreign policies. This prob
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-06
MARCONI HAS INVENTED
AN AEROPLANE CONTROL

Paris, April 6.--Rome dispatches
today said that Marconi. inventor OF
the wireless. had perfected new
apparatus for controlling aeroplanes
aud dirigibles. 1t win be used Inn
mediately by the Italian army.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-06

Washington. April eff reports
are true that the administration is
disposed to consider the American
expedition to Mexico accomplished
Its purpose by scattering the viilistas
without actually capturing their lead
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-06

John Williams went to Reuben this
morning and returned this afternoon
with his brother, Archie, who has
been engaged In loading wood on the
cars.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-06

London, April Elm a resumption
OF their verdun offensive on tire.
"mendous scale, the Germans have
captured Haucourt. nine miles north
west OF the citadel, official statements
agreed today
This gain indicated that French
batteries on Hill SO4, dominating
Haucourt, were seriously damaged by
the systematic German bombardment.
II was claimed the Germans suf-
fered "frIghtful losses In their des-
perate charges, which continued all
might Attempts to crush In the sides
OF the French salient by attacking
Bethincourt and advancing through
Avocourt woods were halted.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-06
THREE DIE WHEN
zEPPEL|hS AGAIN
RAID ENGLAND

London. April 6.-Three persons
were killed and eight were injured
In last nights Zeppelin raid on the
English coast, II was oficially an
nounced. This was the fifth raid
this week.
Forty bombs were dropped. A
single Zeppelin dropped bombs on
the northeast coast.
Berlin, April s.--Zeppelins raided
England last night. the war office
announced today. Iron works. blast
furnaces and extensive military es-
adjustments at whitby were de-
stroyed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-06

able here. The war and state de-
partments would not discuss the
rumor, except TO say that campaign
plans have not been changed.
San Antonio, April 6.--When ask
ed II the American army would with
draw from Mexico. Major General
Funston replied today that he was
not mind reader.
II don't read mems minds In
Washington" he said sharply, when
asked to confirm reports that with
drawal was contemplated.
FL Paso, April 6.-Francisco villa
has apparently disappeared. Both
Carranzista and American officials
declared today that no soldiers oi
either government had seen him
since he was reported wounded near
Guerrero. While they believed he
was nearing Parral. this information
came from Mexican civilians and was
unsatisfactory, owing to the fear that
these informants might be villa SYM
pathizers, officials, admitted.
The American pursuit is believed
to have halted temporarily south OF
Guerrero. owing to the danger of ex-
tending communications farther
without adequate railroad facilities,
However. 500 cavalrymen. under
Colonel George Dodd. may have
dashed toward Satevo. where villa
was last reported several days ago.
The latest estimates said villa had
ESQ followers with him. He was
previously reported as moving slow
ly In a wagon, attended only by a
handful,
Carranza officials insist that he Is
desperately wounded, and predict an
early end to the flight. either by Villa
going into hiding or being captured.
With IS arrests In 81 Paso besides
so in Juarez. It was believed today
that the plot to cause an insurrec-
tion In the Juarez garrison had been
broken up. There have been no exc
cutions vet.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-06
.Al)COlJRT IS
IN HANDS Of
GERMANS
Village Northwest Of Verdun
Is Taken by Kaiser, bui
French Gain Ground in
Parts Of the Western Field

Berlin. April e.---Haucourt has
been captured by the Germans. on
ciai announcement said today. The
village Is 10 miles northwest OF YER
dun.
A French point OF support east OF
the town was also taken. The Ger
mans took sac French prisoners.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-06

Paris. April G.--Germans attack
ing verdun reached Haucourt dur
ing the night In O series OF terrific
ASSAULTS northwest OF tho citadel. II
was officially admitted today. At
tacks against Bcthincourt were re-
pulsed. The German gain at Hau.
court was declared 10 have been of.
set by an Important French gaia 10
Cares wood. whiohgw waA snsiFesy ear-
ried by soldiers Of che republic
Fifty prisoners were taken.
London. April 6.---German forces
are mobllizing on tho Meuse west
bank. while their batteries are again
bomhardlng Tho vaux front. on the
east side OF the river.
They are stripping their Solssons
lines 10 reinforce the soldiers fight.
ing before verdun. Exhausted regi.
ments have been withdrawn from the
battlehelds In front OF the French
fortress and sent to points where no
engagements are expected.
New regiments made their presence
felt Immediately by terrific charges
against the French at vaux. hurling
them temporarily from advanced
lines. Later the French recovered all
lost ground by strong counter
attacks
French wounded praised the Ger
man courage. They said the Teu-
tons advanced In solid masses. Raked
by q storm OF hre from French
''seventy-nves." rifles and machine
guns, they broke ranks and ran to-
ward vaux village. every man for
himself, Fierce hand-to-hand fight
ing followed In the streets, Both
sides suffered heavily
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-06

er. no confirmation Of It is obtain
able here. The war and state de-
lpartments would not discuss the
rumor. except to say that campaign
plans have not been changed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-04-27
Baseball Affairs.

The first game OF the baseball season
was played in ShepherdStown last Sat
urday, when the Shepherd College team
met the Berryville High School boys.
The visitors won by score OF 9 TO 3,
their big score being principally due TO e
series OF unfortunate errors or the part
of our boys, who have not yet gotten
settled down to their places. Bowie
pitched an especially good game for the
visitors. Wheaton was the Shepherd
College pitcher and did well, allowing
fewer hits than the score indicates, the
runs being mostly due TO poor support in
the field. Jack Snyder made Ty Cobb
catch OF difficult fly in right field as 1t
was sailing over the fence and brought
forth wild applause. There was a good
crowd at the game and the roofing was
lovely.
Roy Myers and ElkinS Shipley, who
have for the past several years been the
mainstay OF our local baseball team, the
former as pitcher and the latter as catcher,
have signed up with the Gettysburg team,
OF the Blue Ridge League, and LEFT for
Gettysburg Yesterday, with the eXpecta-
ton of playing the ensuing season. we
hope that the boys will make good, but II
they should become homeSick and return
10 Shepherdstown real soon we will not
mourn. What are we going TO do with
out them ?
The college boys expect to play in
Frederick on Friday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-04-27
Mems BANQUET.

A very enjoyable affair in connection
with Easter was The banquet rendered the
men of the Lutheran Church last Monday
evening by the ladies' aid society OF the
church. Ii was held in the domestic
science hall of the college, through the
courtesy of Prot Miller, a delightful place
tor such an event, The invited guests 10
the number of about Seventy-tlVe as
sembled in Ciceronan hall, where pretty
girls pinned on each PERSONS lapel car
nation. Then the men were invited to
the we'll arranged tables, which were
very attractive with white linen and silver
and china and decorated with plants and
cut flowers and lighted with candelabra.
The menu provided by the ladies' was a
really delicious one, including soup,
chicken, country ham, salads, reliSheS.
famous Virginia beaten biscuits, coffee
and other good things. The meal was
served by the ladies', who were most
cordial and generous TO their guests.
After the banquet had been thoroughly
enjoyed, II. L. Snyder took charge as
toast-master and called or various persons
for speeches. Rev. |. ID. Woman, the
first speaker, told OF the object OF the
gathering, which was, in short, the eX-
tension OF the various branches OF the
church work. Rev. DR.. Charles +. Steck.
OF Washington City, one OF the guests OF
honor. made beautiful and impressive
speech, in which he laid especial stress
on the work OF the men in the church and
urged the formation OF a brotherhood
similar to those that have proven so e.
ficient and helpful elSeW here. Mr.. J. D..
Muldoon spoke feelingly on Easter I'M
pressions and made strong plea tor re-
newed interest in the Sunday school work
&. NJ. BeltzhooVer, Esq. made an earnest
appeal Tor that conSeCratIon winch meani
not only service but material help IN all
the branches OF church activity, particular
Iy as applied TO the cause OF missions.
Following Mr. BellzhOoyer'S remarks,
if was suggested that fund for certain
features OF church work be raised, and IN
a short time a generous sum was pledged.
One of the pleasing features of the ban
ouet was the presence OF the Sunday
school classes OF Ashton E. Boswell and
VIM. B. Snyder, two groups OF flne young
men and boys who surrounded a table
arranged in the shape OF hollow square.
A considerable number OF these young
fellows had been confirmed the previous
day. and when the classes arose and
stood at the request OF the toast master
there was prolonged applause aud deep
feeling was manifested. All who were
present enjoyed the affair greatly, and
there were many resolutions OF renewed
interest in church work.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-04-27
Weverton Saloons To Go.


Word has been received that Governor
Harrington of Maryland has signed the
bill abollShng liquor saloons in the ter
rtory in which Weverton is located. and
the booze joints at that place will have 10
close about the first OF May. There are
three saloons at Weverton, and they have
been the source of supply for the people
not only OF that section, but the thirsty OF
Virginia and West Virginia have been
liberal customers, as it is only few miles
from the bridge across the river at Har-
per'S Ferry. With the elimination OF
these saloons there will be no place where
liquor can be bought along the b & y
Railroad between Cumberland and Wash
ington, distance of 153 miles. The
& o. officials were active in the efforts TO
pet rid of the saloons at Weverton, which
were a source OF great ANNOYANCE and loss
to the company, many railroad men al
Brunswick frequenting the places. 1t is
conceded that with the passing OF these
saloons the death rate in that section will
be materially lesSened. II is expected
that ShepherdStoWn will be subjected 10
additional nuisance from travellers to and
from Sharpsburg, as the saloons at that
place will receive proportion OF the pa
tronage that has been going TO Weverton,
and our town, being on the main route,
will on occasions be subject TO good
deal OF annoyance Let us hope that the
new town sergeant and other officials
will be on the alert and Squelch disorder
in the beginning. 1t will be well, also,
if the prohibition officers will be on guard
to prevent the unlawful importation OF
liquor.
We understand that an amendment that
was added to the bill permits the manu-
facture OF liquor in the district, and the
Savage distilery will still be allowed to
make whiskey. 1t is not allowed, how
ever, TO sell its product in this district.