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Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1916-01-14

There is no more reason for state
game department to enforce the game
laws, than there is for a state booze
department to enforce the booze laws
of Idaho. Or state horsethief de-
partment to enforce the law against
stealing horses. The sheriff is in
much better position to enforce the
game laws than is deputy game
warden, since everybody knows the
business of game wardens, while the
sheriff may 60 into the country with
out arousing undue suspicion. He
may simply be serving papers OF
looking for bootleggers. The Idaho
state game department is farce, a
sideshow to the governors political
band wagon, and not worth what it is
costing. We are in favor of abolish
ing this department entirely.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1916-01-14

The Republican has no time to
waste, and no space I'd devote to chew
ing the rag with any paper. When
the Orofno Tribune comes out with
some definite, specific proposition the
Republican will discuss it. provided
it is a matter of any public interest.
In a recent issue the Tribune, refer
ring to tax matters, intimated that
there was something crooked with the
assessment of a clai M in certain
township. What claim? In any
township there are l44 quarter Sec
tions, and the gang organ came within
l-l44 of getting down to facts. And
that is closer, and lot more specific
than the Tribune usually gets. Last
week the Tribune, continuing its un-
fair and unprofessional tactics, charg'
es the county commits ioners with re-
ducing timber company taxes and the
Tribune is liar. We challenge it tt
prove its statements.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1916-01-14

We do not know how local social
lists look on the emergency employ
ment act, recently declared unconsti-
tutional by the supreme court, but we
do know it is one of that peculiar
kind of laws that should never be toll.
Grated by the taxpayers of Idaho. 1t
is rank business insanity, a twin
brother of the widows pension law,
another measure that has been outrag-
eously abused. The Republican
would not be misunderstood. We be.
lieve the county should render reason
able assistance to worthy mothers
deprived of the fathers labor. But
by what theory of government may
one justify pension to a widow fl
nancially able to provide for herself?
We know of a case where widow,
owner Of fine farm, returning her
an annual income of several hundred
dollars, and earning, in addition, suf-
ficient salary to provide comfortably
for herself and child, drew a monthly
pension from the taxpayers of her
county. Does anyone know of a more
outrageous imposition on the taxpay-
ers Of county? Should the people
tolerate it? And only last year some
body tried to pass fathers pension
bill. Why not one for everybody ?
Why not?
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1916-01-14

Here's hoping Weippe gets at least
two railroads during 1916. 1t is the
center of vast empire of undevel-
oped resources and the people deserve
the prosperity that development will
bring. The Weippe Herald appreci-
ates these facts, and is doing some
good boosting. Well, it has big
field, a wonderful opportunity, and
the people should give it enough fl
nancial support to enable it to live.
We believe the Weippe prairie is to-
day the biggest and richest country
on earth without railroad.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1916-01-14

Prohibition of John Barleycorn is
the biggest issue in the world. 1t
touches the very life of the people,
and strikes at the foundations of hum
an society. Prohibition is bigger
than the tariff, bigger than prepared
ness, bigger than internal improve
ments, bigger than material develop
ment, bigger than any other issue be-
fore the human race,
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1916-01-14

Time was when the wise man re-
fused to buy horse that would not
stand without hitching. Now he buys
an automobile that is self-starting.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1916-01-14

The trouble with some people is
that they continually try to get even
with some one instead of attempting
to get ahead.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1916-01-14

The shot that never hits the max
makes as much noise as the one that
pierces the hullseye.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1916-01-14

If you want lower taxes just be one
to quit insisting that the county spend
money for every conceivable thing.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-16
HUNT FOR VILLA IS
NOW ON IN EARNEST

Washington. Mar. 1s.-The great
est man-hunt in history is on.
vanguards OF the American expe-
dition against Francisco villa are al
ready well inside Mexico today, but
officials expected few results to be
reported In the very meagre news
early available.
The Americans are somewhere
south OF Columbus. N. M. Little else
concerning them is known.
A race between American and
Mexican troops to see which would
capture Villa seemed possible. Casas
Grandes promised to be the battle
ground. The most authentic reports
located villa in that region.
The strength of the expedition is
still in doubt. Generad John J.
Pershing is believed to have led about
1000 men across the line. Fifteen
hundred more probably started last
night. or win march today from Gull
berson's ranch.
The two forces are expected to join
near La Ascension. probably tomor-
row. Then they will head through
Corralitos toward Casas Grandes.
A brigade at Ell Paso awaited the
signal to march. When 1t is to leave
has not been disclosed. It is thought
its departure may be considerably de-
layed. FL Paso. Juarez and vicinity
are believed honeycombed with WI
lista sympathizers. Prevention of a
Mexican uprising In El Paso must be
given consideration by the American
commanders.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-16
LINER TUBANT|A SUNK IN NORTH
SEA BUT ALL ABOARD ARE SAVED

Amsterdam. Mar. 16.-Three hours
after a terrific explosion amidships,
the Royal Dutch-Lloyd liner Tuban-
tia sank In the North sea, 1t was re-
ported here today.
She carried 81 passengers and a
crew OF 800 men. All we're said to
have been saved.
Though the Tubantia's captain said
she might have been torpedoed, re-
ports at the company's Offices said
she hit mine.
The Tubantia was hit at midnight,
t2 hours after sailing. A huge hole
was ripped In its stern. Wireless
messages calling for help Immediate
|ly flashed over the sea.
Passengers and crew abandoned
the stricken liner at once. tumbling
into llfeboats while still half asleep.
Some were terrified by the explosion,
the darkness and horror OF the mo-
ment, but no panic was reported,
Several Dutch torpedo boats and
life-savlng craft appeared on the
scene at daybreak, picking up shiv-
ering lifeboat cargoes., Only the fact
that the explosion occurred while the
Tubantia was near land prevented
heavy casualties, II is believed,
Two OF the Tubantia's heavily
laden llfeboats reached a llghtship at
II q. m. today, Though II Is pos
slble somo passengers or sailors may
have perlshed during the excitement
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-16
CARRANzA'S
ARMYHUNTS
VILLA
Pres. Wilson Hopes That The
Bandit Chieftain Oudawed
BY Two Nations May Be
Captured by the Mexicans

Washington, Mar. 16.--President
Wilson hopes that General Carranza
VIII capture Francisco villa.
The administration today made no
effort to conceal the satisfaction it
would give to have Carranza bag
villa before the Americans can reach
him.
Villas raid on Columbus nearly
shattered the administration con-
fidence In Carranza. Reports that
American troops entered Mexico with
the consent and cooperation OF de
facto government soldiers did much
to convince the White House that
Carranza controls the situation.
The greatest danger is from poems
who can not be reached through or
dinary channels. and who win moi
see the official statement that the
American expedition is not an "in-
vasion."
White House feeling today was that
the present crisis will determine Car.
ranza's control over his forces. One
prominent official said:
with weeks start, Carranzs
ought to land villa before we car
reach him. That's the hope, any
how"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-16

Amsterdam, Mar. 16,--The big
Dutch liner Tubantia today was re-
ported to have struck mine and
to be sinking off North Hinder light
ship.
Several Dutch vessels received
wireless calls for help and hurried
to assist, A large steam lifeboat
left the Hook of Holland. seeking to
locate the stricken vessel, Several
British torpedo boats have put out
from Flushing in reply to SOS
signals.
The Tubantia departed from Am.
sterdam yesterday, bound for Buenos
Aires. She carried miscellaneous
cargo and was reported to have many
passengers aboard, The steamer Is
the largest and fastest in the South
American service. She is owned by
the Royal Dutch-Lloyd line, Is OF
1921 tons, $40 feet long by e5.S
feet beam, and is less than a year old
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-16
1000 GERMANS LOST
At DEAOMAN HILL

London. Mar. l6.--Murderous
French fire from Dead Mans" hill
cut to pieces two German regiments
attempting to cncircle Bethincoart
and halted the Teuton offensive west
NJ the Meuse. Paris dispatches claim
cd today. Caught in the open. the
kalser's men lost more than 1000 In
a few hours fighting. A French bay
onet charge hurled the survivors back
to their trenches.
Latest adyices reported a iuil In
infantry operations around Bethin-
court. but French troops were on the
aggressive In n series OF hot skirm-
ishes ut Fort vaux and the village
of vaux,
The German assault west OF the
Meuse was evidently planned with
great care. First came lombard
ment OF the narrow sector between
Bethincourt and Dead Mans" hill.
Then the German buglers sounded
Charge" and horde OF gray-clad
men swept up the northern slopes OF
Goose hill. A terrific machine gun
Are staggered the line. It hesitated
and broke up into individual units.
fleeing back to their shelters.
Following this, Germans charged
along three different routes between
Bethlncour; and Dead Mans" hill,
running through lanes prepared by
the bombardment. Less than 100
yards separated the successive Ger
man waves which leaped upon the
French defenses. Two of the col
umns were blown to bits by French
artillery,
In spite OF great gaps blasted In
their ranks by shells, the third Ger
man column kept coming, and Paris
admitted It gained ground.
I'm only one section was the en-
emy successful" said the French an
nouncement. This was in the cen
ter. whore by series Of sledge-
hammer blows In which they lost
heavily, the Germans won two sali-
ents, a total Of about 200 yards. Next
dawn our counter-attacks recaptured
the territory"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-16
$50 ENLISTMENT
STATIONS TO open

Washington, Mar 16.--For the
purpose Of recruiting the United
States regular army up to the full
strength authorized by congress, the
war department announced today
many new enlistment stations would
be opened and business would be re-
sumed at 15O bureaus which had been
temporarily closed.
Recruiting stations are to be I'm
medlately established In Los Angeles,
San Diego, Portland, Eugene, San
Francisco, Chico, Oakland, Stockton,
Sacramento, Seattle, Tacoma and
Spokane.
II stations are already open In
these cities, branches will be estab-
llshed soonand the present locations
win be enlaryeds-"t.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-16

9OAD TO MOUTH OF
10GUE COST HALF
MILLION DOLLARS

Washington. Mar. ie.--oyer $780,
900 would be required to build road
sixteen feet wide from Gold Beach.
Curry county. Oregon. TO Gslice.
Leland or West Fork. three routes
that have been suggested.
Such is the report given by Forest
er Henry s. Graves to Senator Cham
berlain. who asked for an estimate on
q road In that section.
To the Calico terminal the cost
would be $4,000. It Is stated; to
Leland $4,000, and to West Fork
$556.o00. For a ten-foot roadway.
the estimates are lowered to $780,
900. sass.ooo and ssls.5oo, respec-
lively.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-16
VOTES TO /
REPEAL THE FREE
SUGAR TARIFF

Washington, Mar. 1.-THE free
sugar clause in the tariff law was re-
pealed BY the house today by vote
OF s4s to IA. During the debate,
Congressman Kitchin digressed TO re-
fute the claim Of Congressman Hum
phrey with regard to the effect OF the
Underwood law on the northwest's
lumber industry.
He started his calamity howling
while the biggest shingle mill in the
world was being built at Everett" I"
said Kitchin. Under the Underwood
law Seattle enjoyed the greatest pros
perity in its history
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-16
MORE U, 5, CAVALRY
. ARRIVES AT BORDER

Douglas, Ariz., Mar. 15-E Eight
troops Of the First y. s. cavalry, ar
riving from California. were placed
today on the border. facing Aqua
Prieta, Sonora. to the south.
Mexicans in both Aqua Prieta and
Douglas are greatly excited over the
American entry into Chihuahua and
trouble may break here at any time.
The United States troops at Naco.
Ariz., are entrenching. according to
reports from there today. indicating
that an uprising against the Ameri-
cans is feared there also.
Ives G. LeLevier, Carransa consul
at Douglas. stated today that he
would file protest with Washington
against the action of the United
States military authorities censoring
all code messages into Mexico. The
action was necessary to prevent villa
being informed OF United States troop
movements.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-16
THE PRICE OF SUGAR
TAKES ANOTHER JUMP

Portland, Mar. 1e.--The wholesale
price of sugar will advance 15 cents
more tomorrow. 1t was announced
here today. This makes total jump
Of 65 cents per 100 pounds within
three weeks.
Three factors, wholesalers say,
combine to cause the rise. They are:
A combination of sugar interests in
Cuba. heavy foreign buying. and q
short crop in Hawaii.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-16
BACKDOMH, +
KA|SER|N
SEA POLICY
Resignation Of Grand Admiral
Won Tirpitz Is Believed to
Forecast Adjustment Of
Relations With the U. 5.

Washington. Mar 1.-THE reslg-
nation OF Grand Admiral Won Tirpltz
"a head OF the German navy has re-
moved the chief obstacle to an ad-
justment OF German American rela-
tions. In the opinion OF well-informcd
mon today.
This In triumph not only for
Chancellor Won Bethmann- -Hoilweg.
but for american diplomacy. The
Arm stand OF the American admin
istration In the armed merchantmen
controversy Is believed to have
figured behind the resignation OF the
chief exponent OF the so-cal!cd
"trightfulness" advocated by certain
German leaders. The resignation is
accepted as an indication that Ger
many will back down In the @sEaea
merchantmen controversy aneNVnSg
no American lives Will be intention
ally imperllled by German snbmar-
Ines,
This result corroborates the exclu-
sivo story sent from Berlin by Carl
w. Ackerman. United Press stan cor
respondent. on February rs, declar-
Ing that no passenger liner. armed
or unarmed. would be attacked by
German submarines, despite the de-
cree.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-16
KENTUCKY
ORDERED TO VERA CRUZ

Washington, Mar. 16.--The battle-
ship Kentucky has been ordered to
proceed from New Orleans to Vera
Cruz as speedily as it can coal and
the navy department an
nounced today. Secretary Daniels
gave as his reason the fact that there
should be war vessel with power
full wireless in Mexican waters.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-16
SENATE VOTES CASH
FOR PUGET SOUND YARD

Washington, Mar, l6--The senate
today passed Senator PoIndexters
measure approprlating s2,Oo5,oOo 10
equip Puget Sound navy yard Tor
bnttleshIp construction
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-16

the company's advices said all hands
were saved.
The cargos value is unknown.
Three Americans were aboard the
liner. Therefore. It is understood.
the American authorities will .inves-
tigate rumors that she was torpedoed,
The American correspondent of the
Central News says he was now certain
the Tubantia had been torpedoed
without warning.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-16
ENGLAND TO TELL WHY
GERMANS WE'RE SEIZED

Washington, Mar. 16- England is
preparing reply to Americas in
quiries regarding the seizure of So
Germans from the American liner
China by a British warship of Shang-
hal, the state department was advised
today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-16

f
She is commanded by Captain H. X.
Wytsma. The liner has been In SER
vice only few months, and is one Of
the most elaborately outfitted ocean
palaces" on the Atlantic.
It is believed possible that one Of
the German mines reported sowed re-
Gently In the North sea may have
been struck by the ship,
The Tubantias crew numbered 800
men. She carried mails and a num-
Der Of passengers, The captain was
taken off by. a rescue boat. He said
the Tubantia was wrecked by ter
rife explosion amidships. The cap
tain declared she might possibly have
been torpedoed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-16
IN
BAT TIE At
vERD(JN
French Launch Attacks at
Various Points During Lun|
in Artillery Battle, But No
Important Gains We're Made

London, Mar. During lull
In the verdun fighting today French
troops strongly attacked at three
widely separated sectors. war once
announcements asserted.
Paris claimed victory In a skir-
mish east OF Apremont forest, south
east OF verdun, where II was said a
number OF Germans was captured.
The communique declared sections OF
German trenches In Belgium were
wrecked by shell fire and mines.
Berlin officially chronicled a
French attack south OF st. Souplet,
west OF the Somme-py-Souain road.
The assault was repulsed. II was de-
clared, while 152 French prisoners
and twelve machine guns were cap
tured.
The infantry fighting at verdun
was animportant, according to official
statements. Berlin reported French
charges at Dead Mans" hill were re-
pulsed and said that in an Alsace
skirmish. Germans penetrated French
positions, taking prisoners. Paris
claimed all German attacks were
hurled back.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-16

San Antonio, Mar. 16--Uncle Sam
won the first lap in the gigantic
hare and hounds" chase in which
Francisco Villas life or person IL
grand prize.
Army headquarters here was jub-
liant today. General Funston ex-
pressed great satisfaction at the sue
cess Of his initial movement In get
ting two columns safely into Mexico.
Tension. noticeable for days past. was
|appreciably easier
The censorship established at Col
umbus is expected to fall on Douglas
soon.
General Pershing's report expli-
city stated that the attitude Of Car
rama troops was all that could be
asked.
Constitutionalist soldiers were de-
tailed to work beside Americans in
the dangerous scouting ahead OF the
main body. Funston authorized Per-
shing to employ Mexicans for that
duty. II villa counted on defections
from Carranza's ranks. he lost again.
That American soldiers are still the
best rifle shots in the world, was
the belief Funston expressed after re-
~
ceiving his first detailed report OF
fighting at Columbus. Sixty-seven
Mexicans were killed on the Ameri-
can side.
When you consider that the at
tack was surprise delivered in the
darkest hour of night. just before
dawn. and that our men were arous-
ed from their sleep by the assault.
the result is remarkable" said Fun
ston. ! estimate the total number
of Mexicans killed on both sides Of
the border at 150. Once during the
pursuit when the Americans were IL
miles over the line. 32 troopers stood
off 500 villistas. 1t was splendid"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-16

w. H. Cook Of Merlin, was In town
today on business.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-16
U.S,SOlD|ERS
PROGRESS
IN MEXICO
Funston Announces Troops
Are Proceeding Satisfac-
torliy Though No Important
News Is Yet Expected

San Antonio. Mar. 16.The Amer
lean soldiers marching into Mexico
have made satisfactory progress.
General Funston ofiicially announced
this afternoon. Aeroplane scouts are
believed accommodating in advance Of
the main body. Funston said he ex-
pected no important news In the near
future, as no villistas or irregular
Mexican forces are known to be north
Of Corralitos.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-16

Paris, Mar l6--French troops
stormed German trenches east OF
Apremont forest and south of ver-
dun during the night, capturing a
number OF Teutons, 1t was oflcially
claimed today. There was no In
fantry attacks north of verdun. A
severe bombardment on both banks
of the Meuse continued, especially
directed against French lines west
of Douaumont.
In La PLACE, Belgium. French
hurled shells into German trenches,
killing many. the announcement said.
The Germans failed in an attack near
Burhaupt. In the vosges mountains.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-16

The Hague, Mar i6.--Resignation
OF Grand Admiral Won Tirpltz OF the
German navy means an end to the
attempt 10 force ruthless submarine
attacks on beiligcrent vessels, accord
Ing 10 reliable advices today,
II caused rejoicing among Berlin
citizens who were anxious TO preserve
good relations with the United States
Tho resignation was considered per-
sonal triumph for Imperial chancel-
ior Won Bethmann-rIollweg, who is
q strong advocate Of concIliation with
America
Berlin advices said further
change In the ministry OF marine was
not expected. The resignation came
on the eve OF the opening OF a reichs-
tag session at which Won Tirpitz sup
porters planned war on Hollweg's
program.
Nollwcg, returning from q confer
ence with the kaiser at Verdun. de-
clarcd the ruler supported him. Won
Tirpitx then resigned, and Admiral
Won Capolle. director Of the admiral
ty's administration department, was
appointed his temporary successor.
The appointment Will probably 40
made permanent, II is believed.
The kaiser accepted Won Tirpitz'
regret. after yalnly trying to win him
over to the Hollweg program. Won
TirpItz viii be decorated with honors
and retired on a pension,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-16

Frank Metschan left last night for
a visit at Portland.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-16

Berlin. Mar lS.--Grand Admiral
Won Tlrpits' resignation was ofiicially
announced today. The change, II was
said, did not involve alteration OF
existing naval policies.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-08-17

The Directors of Hope Fruit Growers Association held their meeting in Prescott on Thursday last. This gave Prescott recog- milton on account of auxiliary as- sociation. Full Board present composed of Sam Mathers, A. c. Monts, J. K. Biggs, E. G. Slay- bough, F. P. Holt, and s. R. Young.
 Each member expressed great satisfaction for courtesies ex- tended them by Fruit Growers, and Blu siness men of Prescott.