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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-17
ASK PROTECTION FOR
AMERICANS IN MEXICO

Washington, Jan, i7.--consul
Edwards at Juares sent a message to
tho state department today saying ho
had asked the carranElsta authorities
for protection OF Americans In the J
"cusi" mining district, Secretary
Lansing denied that he had given
Edwards an order to take this action,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-17
TWO CoNvICTs ARE
PARDONED BY WILSON

Washington, Jan. 17.-President
Wilson today unconditionally pardon
ed ]. ]. Beal and Frank Quinn, OF
Oklahoma. convicted Of conspiracy to
prevent negroes from voting.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-17
"Do as Rome Does,

The saying "Do as Rome does"
originated with ST. Ambrose In the
fourth century. II arose from n d.
verslty Of the observance Of Saturday.
The Mllanese made II feast. the Ro-
mans a fast. ~. Ambrose, being ask.
ed what should be done In such
case, replied: 'ln matters Of little con.
sequence 1t IL better 10 be guided by
tie general usage. When | um at
Milan do not fast on Saturday. but
when l am at Rome do as they do In
Rome"
Petltgrain.
Paraguay is said to produce about
70 per cent OF the worlds output OF
petltgrain, the essential oil extracted
from the leaves OF the sour ornnge,
It Is chiefly used IN the manufacture
Of perfumes,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-17
MAN REPORTED KILLED
IN MEXICO is ALIVE

Washington, Jan. 17.--Collector of
Customs Zack Cobb. OF FL Paso, wired
advices to the state department today
indicating that BERTHE Kramer, re-
ported massacred in MADEIRA, Mexico.
is alive.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-17
OCCUPATION OF GREEK
ISLAND is PROTESTED

Vienna. Jan. 17.-Austria today
protested the allied occupation Of the
Greek island of Corfu, in note sent
through American Ambassador Pen
field.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-17
Attorney Miller speaks--

The subject OF Juvenile Court
Work" was well handled by County
Attorney w. T. Miller at the Baptist
church Sunday night. Mr., Miller
took Portland's record for year.
showing the number OF male and
female delinquents. and ascribing the
causes that led to many of the
crimes. The talk was decidedly in
teresting, and the audience showed
it's appreciation by real applause.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-17
Safety First,

Passenger to colored porter,-Excuse
ME. but please tell me when the break
fast car opens.
Colored Porter We's just had our
coffee and rolls. so It's all ready for
the guests now.-Judge
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-17
REsCUERs GO TO RELIEVE
KRaME RFAMIIY AT MADEIRA

III Paso. Jan. i7.---A party OF four
has left chihuahua City 10 rescue the
Kramer family At MADEIRA. who are !.
now reported safe, though persistent
rumors last week said one or more
OF them had been slain by bandits,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-17
SNOW STORMS STOP
BATTLING In RUSSIA

Berlin, via Sayyille, Jan. 17.-Six-
teen civilians were killed or wounded
at Lens by British artillery, according
to official announcement today.
Snow storms. said the statement,
have impeded activity in Russia and
for the most part the engagements
there are only between patrols"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-17
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank all who gave
us assistance. sympathy and flower
remembrances in time Of affllction
and the loss of beloved husband and
brother
MRS. LEO PERDUE.
MRS. EMMA LEEPER.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-17
Case In Juvenile Court

District Attorney Miller has filed
"a complaint in the juvenile court
presided over by Judge Gillette
charging Elmer Richardson, IA years
of age. with being delinquent. The
case was called this afternoon, but
was continued for further inyestiga-
tion.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-17
Well Named.

salesman-Why not try one Of our
Rip Van Wrinkle rugs. madam?
Prospective Purchaser - What kind
are theyi
Salesman-They have an unusually
long ap-Indinnapolis Star.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-17

Duck Season Closed
The federal game laws are In effect
regarding ducks and other water
birds, the closed season upon ducks
commencing Sunday, The state law
makes a longer open season, but the
federal law takes precedence over the
state law.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-17
PHOENIX, ARIZONA, HAS
HEAVY FALL OF RAIN

Phoenix, Ariz., Jan. 17.--Three
inches OF rain fell here during the
past "a hours. Streams are rising
and floods are probable.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-17

How lid y,n grt yn'r rusinni t"in
pprnnlrr,f" u .wna M;n ~ \ i'ht
prinpfJn'' "'N'
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-17
NEW TO-DAY

sass s sl ID ass+ -
CLASSIFIED AID RATES. ---25 words,
two issues. CSC; six Issues. soc;
one month. $3.50. when paid In
advance, When not paid In nd
vance. &c per line per Issue
-.-~.sf-- ss-,~s--s.- -s-r,----,
i33-ACRE RANCH Over $4,000 new
improvements, less than one-half
mile to n. =. iiy station. store and
post Office. near school: about 80
acres OF clover. more ground ready
for seeding In spring, and nearly
all can be cultivated Spring wator
plped to buildings. rrco range for
noak. WIll exchange for smaller
acreage close In Grants Pass. Must
be good land and well improved.
Send complete description OF your
property. Address owner, r. II.
Beers. SteyonsvIllo. Mont. G56
YOUNG o. /, C. pigs for sale. Paul
Kirker. II. +, D. 8. Gao
WANTED--A good heavy horse In
trade for 5-year-old COW. coming
fresh Inquire 523 West l. st. ESQ
MODERN housekeeping rooms. hot
and cold water. electric lights. 232
West | street. Mrs. j. 8. Smith 40
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-17
Address of "Liberty"-

Taylor G, Bunch, one OF the field
secretaries OF the Religious Liberty
association. will deliver IN address
in the Gaiety theater Wednesday
night. at 7,45, ON the subject Of
Liberty" Special music will be a
feature OF the program.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-17
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COMING EVENTS
\ <<<<<++<<<<<<<+<.

Jan. is, Tuesday-Study section OF
Music club meets at 1880. re-
hearsal at S:15.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-17
Flashlights

Flashlights
Splendid new line of flashlights,
bulbs and batteries at Bush Electric
shop. 645
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-17
westinghouse sIazda Lamps.

Save electricity, Price sTc and
up. Bush Electric shop. 645
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-17

YOUNG o. /, c. pigs for sale. Paul
Kirker Il. i, D. 8. Gao
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-17

CAT
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
STATEMENT OF GRANTS PASS
PUBLIC LIBRARY FUNT
Communicated


In the city auditors financial state
ment for the year 1915 figures were
given relative to the finances OF the
public library which are not gener-
ally understood by the public en-
masse. In the table referred to
there was given a library cash bal
ance OF $5ls.S1, with outstanding
warrants OF s7s.sb. leaving bal
ance Of $4S9,96. A previous report
OF the city council gave these figures
as being Ito the good" a statement
which has been wrongly interpreted
by some to mean a yearly balance.
For clear apprehension by the pub
lie. It is an unfortunate fact that the
fiscal year Of the library closes May
/, while the city annual report must
be given January /. and the s4S9,96
reported to the good must cover all
expenditures for library work from
January to May 1 OF this year. A
few figures relative to the library
finances may not be amiss.
OF the $500 appropriation for
the current year. the library has re-
ceived s1.3S1,64. the shortage rep
resenting the library's apportionment
of the delinquent taxes.
Running expenses have always
been kept at a minimum and every
available dollar has been expended
for reading matter in the form Of
books, magazines and newspapers.
An effort has also been made during
the present year to purchase a small
group of standard reference books.
The daily increasing patronage
proves the public's appreciation OF
this effort. Each week marks re-
cord higher than the previous week.
both in point OF circulation and in
attendance at the reading tables. the
seating capacity OF the reading room
being taxed almost daily.
The appropriation for the present
year has been reduced to 81 200. As
the maintenance is already at low
figure, the cut will fall almost en-
tirely upon the book fund, and fewer
new books can be purchased from
this time until new and increased
levy may be available in 1917. AS
there are over 1900 active readers
upon the library list, 1t is but Just
they should understand the situation
at this time.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
THE COMING CONVENTIONS.

Grants Pass is to have the plea
sure of entertaining two great con-
ventions early in the season, and
probably several more will be book
ed for the city before the season is
over. The pleasant surroundings
make this an ideal convention city,
and hospitable people make the
delegates want to come back again.
Next month the convention season
will open with the coming of the
25th annual convention OF the Ore
gon Christian Endeavor union. This
will bring several hundred people to
the city from all portions of the
state, and upon the program will be
the names Of a number of prominent
and able speakers.
In June the state grange will meet
here, bringing together in southern
Oregon for the first time this repre-
sentative body of the producers Of
the state.
For the entertainment of these
guests Of the whole city the homes OF
cur people will be opened to them,
,otel accommodation not being suf-
gcient to care for all. And every
ltizen should take upon himself the
leasant duty Of showing our guests
ne best possible sort OF time.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
COST OF EDUCATION.

It is costing Josephine county an
average of s26.s2 per annum to
educate the children. On December
1st, 1915, there were 2,924 children
OF school age in the county. The
general levy for school purpoes
raised s35,S14.79. while the special
levy produced s42,5ss.SO. a total
school Ntax for the county of $751;
4OS.59. This amount is approxim-
ately 20 per cent Of the entire tax for
all purposes. So education is costing
more than one-fourth Of all the taxes
paid upon the real and personal prop
erty within the county. The boys and
girls are the best asset Of the COM
munity. and when so much effort is
put forth to fit them to become ere
ditable citizens, they should make the
best of their opportunity.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30

ancial situation clear to the unin-
formed reader. The communication
today is from a member Of the IL
brary board. and corrects an impress
sion that one might easily get from
the summary.
This incident brings to mind the
fact that sometimes there may be
such thing as misdirected attempt
at economy. The printing OF the de-
tailed statement of the auditor would
have cost the city some Sc or 81
more than the publication OF the
mere summary. But it would have
placed Information in the hands OF
the taxpayers concerning the distri-
button OF the public funds that the
fails to give. This is writ
ten as information, not as complaint.
It is now costing the Courier about
as much to print the communication
published elsewhere to set right just
one point OF the city finances as It
would have cost the city to have pub
lished the entire detailed report.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
wrote an interesting account Of his

wrote an interesting account Of his
novel experience to his American
friend. Professor Reed: THE recep-
ton given me by the queen. at her ball.
was most gracious. Mrs. Everett the
wife Of your minister, among many
others. was a witness to It. without
knowing who | was, II moved her 10
the shedding Of tears. This effect was
In part produced, | suppose. by Amer
lean habits OF feeling. as pertaining TO
n republican government. To see
gray haired man " scventy.uvc years,
knceling DOWN. In n large assembly. 10
kiss the hand OF young woman. In a
sight for which institutions essentially
democratic do not prepare spectator
OF either sex and must naturally place
the opinions upon which u republic ~
founded aud the sentiments which sup
port II In strong contrast with gov
ernment based aud upheld ns ours In
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
ONE POET OUT OF PLACE.
When Wordsworth. In Borrowed Fin
cry. Attended O Royal Function.

vFys SNktsHSwe "Nx"s s'~s~s"
II Is not easy 10 Imagine Words.
worth. the gentle poet. In the midst OF
the glittering arti6cialities Of court life.
Yet he once actually presented that
picture. How slender was the tic that
bound Wordsworth to the court during
his seven years tenure Of the laureate
ship may be judged. says w. Forbes
Gray In "The Poets Laureate" by the
fact that he wrote no Official poems
and that on only one occasion did he
leave his retreat In the heart or his be
loved lake land to attend court func
ton. In May. lSi5. he obeyed an i'm.
perative gummOns Of the lord chamber
lain to attend Il state ball ut Bucking.
ham palace
There must have been, az Professor
Knight remarks. something not lit
tie incongruous In the severely simple.
almost Iusterc. poet Of seventy'bye
years attending ceremonial OF this
kind" Wordsworth went not only to
the ball, but TO the queens leree. In
court dress belonging to Samuel Rog'
ers and wearing n sword once owned
by Sir Humphry Davy.
what" exclaims Hayden. would
Hazlitt say nowY The poet OF tho
lakes in bagwlg, sword and ruflles"
Hayden also remarks that the lifting
of the court dress was no easy matter.
ut was squeeze, but by pulling and
hauling they got him In. Fancy the
high priest OF mountain and Of food
on his knees In court, the quiz OF
tho courtlers, In a dress that did not
belong to him, with sword that was
not his own and coat that he had
borrowed Hayden could not bear 10
associate n bagwig and sword, rif'
nes and buckles with Helvellyn nnd
the mountain solltrdes."
On returning nome the lnnrenic
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
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OREGON WEATHER
FILM MAKERS ARE INTERESTED.

FILM MAKERS ARE INTERESTED.
Earlier in the month the Courier
commented upon the desirability OF
the Grants Pass district for the estab-
lishment OF moving picture studios,
and calling attention to the wonder
full scenic setting for the staging OF
movie scenarios. Just at the time
1t so happened that the attorney for
q film-making concern was in this
territory, and the Commercial club
has received from the secretary of
the motion picture company letter
asking for further information con-
cerning this immediate district. The
letter says Our attorney. Mr.. j. E.
Dittus, was in your city recently on
legal business. and while there no
ticed number OF articles indicating
there was a movement on looking
toward the location Of motion pic
ture studios in your city or vicinity.
We are contemplating locating
studio somewhere where we can get
the proper climate and natural seen
cry, suitable for our work. and we
should be glad to hear further from
you" This letter was signed by the
secretary of the Zenith Motion Pic
ture company.
II film-making concerns can be
located in southern Oregon, 1t will
be move toward the capitalizing of
our climate and scenery, assets the
value Of which can not be over
estimated. Through the agency Of
the movie theater, in thousands Of
which the films made here would be
exhibited, the fame of Oregon seem
cry would be spread broadcast, and
tourists would soon flock to It as
now they go to southern California.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
WOULD HELP NAME
PARTY CANDIDATE

r. r.. Turner. receiver Of the Rose
burg land ONCE, will enter the prim-
airy as candidate for delegate to the
democratic national convention,
meeting In st. Louis In June,
Mr.. Turner was born and raised
at Staunton. Va. tho birthplace OF
Woodrow Wilson, He was educated
at Washington and Lee university
at Lexington. Va. the alma mater OF
at least two politicians Of note here
In tho northwest. namely. Senators
George +. Chamberlain and Miles
Polndexter. After q number OF years
In school work In Virginia, Tennessee
and Ohio. he moved to Oregon In
1904, and served In tho capacity OF
superintendent OF city schools at
Grants Pass. Oregon. for a period Of
ten years. Under his supervision
the schools at Grants Pass had the
reputation OF being one OF the most
efficient systems In the state. He was
appointed as receiver OF the Rose
burg land Office by President Wilson
In 1914.
Mr.. Turner enjoys some reputation
as q successful vineyardist and orch
ardist. His ranch. "Ellerslee Fruit
Farm" on the Pacific highway Just
out OF Grants Pass. Is one OF the
picture places OF Josephine county
and has the second largesttvineyard
In southern Oregon. This land was
cleared. planted. and the vineyard
and orchard brought to bearing by
Mr. Turner,
He Is an enthusiastic Wilson man,
being one OF those who claim the dis
tinction OF being the original" Will
son man In this state, In support
OF this claim he values a personal
letter TO him by the then Governor
OF New Jersey. written about the
time the name OF Wilson was tlrst
being mentioned as possible candi-
date for the presidency, On the prim-
airy ballot after Mr.. Turner's name
will appear the words. Endorsing
Woodrow Wilson's policies, | pledge
myself to his nomination" He will
have strong following In southern
Oregon. -Roseburg Review,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30

1t has not required very astute
diagnostician OF political conditions
to observe the "bubblings Of the pot
around Josephine county for it is
bubbling aplenty, and II the candi-
dates and near candidates should be
prohibited from voting at the prim-
airy election there would be few left
to vote. Not all who are in the
"also mentioned" class will qualify
for the race, but there are said to be
dark Dobbins in the grooming for
about every Office.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
No Faddism.

No Faddisr,.
do you believe In telepathyr
mo; our doctor Is n good old allo-
path. Baltimore American.
A Wet Spot.
With an annual rainfall exceeding
600 inches, southern Assam is the
worlds wettest region.
Information.
PA. what's the silent majority"
1.-TWO men when there's a woman
present. my son" Boston Transcript
How He Avoided II.
Have you ever been Kissed or the
stage?" asked the girl who was thrilled
at having met real actor.
"Oh, no." he replied. when rm or
the stage always try TO be among
friends Us much rs possible"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30

Among the latest to be talked OF
for public office are ]. r. Burke for
county commissioner and w. H.
Fallin for assessor, these two gentle
men being said to be considering
making the race in the primary cleo
tion, the former for the seat now
held by Commissioner Lind, and the
latter against Assessor Pollock.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30

The pineapple " II splldllIcd blossom.
say the horticultural experts, nnd II ~
pineapple blossom time from June 4"
October In Hawaii. where 1000 acres
are given over TO tie cultivation of
this fruit. l'lneupplcs nre planted IN
three ways--tor shipment raw. Tor
canning ana for Juice II the planter
wants large. perfect specimens OF the
fruit he sets about 5000 plants 10 the
acre. The uniform smaller disks thul
you find IN the cans nre the result OF
closer planting. while tho planter who
desires only juice seIs his plants still
closer Youths Companion.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
Shakjnu Hanus,

Few people know how to shake
hands well. The general run Of folk
either give a limp paw and allow II to
be shaken or else grasp yours In theirs
and nearly dlSocate II with their vio'
lence.--London World.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
Advice From a Philosophe

''N~ -" - ''''SSSP'N''
A little wayside sermon by Brother
Clio Harper
"Cut out extravagant speech. II the
undertakers got all the otherwise
healthy folks who were just ticliled to
death the cemeteries would have to
be enlarged" ATLANTA Constitution.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
She Know.

Clergyman II is bad to lose a nus
band. madam. bnt am sure that as
he was such Il good man he Is happy
where he Is Witlow--Oh. bur know
be isn't hnppy. Clergyman Why
Widow-Because he said he could nev
er be happy without me indianapolis
Star.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
WHERE ECONOMY FAILS.

Elsewhere in this issue of the
ourier is published communica-
On from a citizen bearing upon the
'ndition Of the public library fund.
1e discussion was called out
rough the recent printing of the
mmary of the auditors annual
atement, the summary not being
fiiciently detailed to make the fin-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30

Employer-How dare you tell me you
can't live on your salary? You haven't
car, have you? Employee-No. sir.
Employer - Sufficient! Every fellow
who really can't live on his salary
hasl-New York Globe.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
lonu Courtshjps,

Bohemia is the country Of long court.
ships. In no other part Of the world
are they 30 abnormally drawn out. II
is not rare to hear Of engagements
which have lasted fifteen or twenty
years.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
No Causo For Worry.

Painter Ito his servant)-N Now, carry
this picture to the exhibition gallery,
but be careful, for the paint Is not
quite dry yet servant-0h. that's all
right. I'll put on an old coat.-Tlie-
gende Batter.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
Close to Us.

"What are the things that touch us
most as we look back through the
yearsT' asked lecturer impresslvely.
There was moments pause, and
then small boy In the audience an
swered. Our clothes"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
Not al All Necessary.

what was the cause Of the quarrel
with your husbandY'
II want you to understand. judge,
that when we want to fight we don't
have to have cause" - New York
Press
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
The ceoaraphy Of Efficiency.

Definition Of successful business: A
small body OF well dressed men entire
ly surrounded by stenogrnphers. - New
York sun
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
The Best Conveyance.

Father, what is a logical way OF
reaching n conclusion?" Taking
train of thought. my boy"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
Walnut Tree Borders.

Walnut trees In the Netherlands usu.
ally line dikes or border lines instead
of being In orchard form
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
One Way.

what Is the best way to preserve
peaches?" inquired Mrs Wombat
Keep 'em on n high shelf" advised
Mrs Flubdub. who has enterprising
kids. Louisville Courier.Journal.
- ~s--=a---s
The path Of duty Is tho way Of safe
ty and the rond 10 honor. old Saying.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
MERCY.

To show mercy 10 nothing;
thy soul must bo full Of mercy.
To bo pure 10 nothirpi thou
shalt be pure In heart also
RUskln.