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Evening star., 1916-11-24
Congratulated by Directors.

Scarcely was this greeting over when
a dignified body of men came out of
the directors room and demanded Mr.
Glover's attention.
Lewis f. Jeffries. counsel of the South
ern Railway Company, and one of the
directors of the bank delivered a con-
gratulatory address to Mr.. Glover, con-
graduating him on the measure of
health, strength and prosperity at sew
enty-able to be of service to the bank,
it's depositors and his army of friends
for years to come.
Thomas Hyde. one of the veteran direc-
tors. and the only one connected with
the bank when Mr.. Glover entered its
employ fifty years ago. for the directors,
then felicitated Mr.. Glover and pre-
sented a great bunch Of American beau
ty roses. seventy in number. Mr.. Glover.
among friends and old-time associates,
responded feelingly.
During the morning and until Mr..
Glover left the bank this afternoon fe
was continually the subject OF congratu-
lation, old friends and customers of the
bank making it a special gala day for
the banker.
J. J. Darlington, counsel for the bank,
was one of the early callers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-18
the World the
NOTIFY GERMANS
. IN AMERICA TO
0BEySTATE LAWS

Washington, May is.--"In oonse-
Quence OF cases which have occurred
lately. German Ambassador Won
Bcrnstorff sent instructions to all
German consuls strongly to impress
German citizens that II is their duty
10 scrupulously obey the laws OF the
states whore they reside" said an
official statement from the kalser's
embassy today.
Won Bernstorff is also urging Ber-
lin officials to take energetic steps
TO show the United States that Ger
many Is not responsible for acts OF
law violation committed here. Ber-
lin unquestIonably authorized his
statement made today.
The Cymric case Is considered a
closed incident, unless II Is. defln-
itely shown that Germany violated Its
submarine pledges to the United
States.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-18
BIG NAVY PROGRAM HAS
WON IN THE COMMITTEE
uU uvW uvW i i
House Members Agree to Expenditure Of $lSOO0O000
for Construction Of More Vessels for the American
War Fleet, But at the Same Time Go on Record As
FavOrng Universal Disarmament at End Of Present War

Washington. May 1S.-The house
naval committee today adopted the
big navy program for one year. At
tho same time II went on record as
favoring universal disarmament.
The committees program provides
for an expenditure OF $1S0.000, 900
for fleet construction. The number Of
ships recommended by Secretary
Daniels was increased in almost
every class.
In favorlng universal disarmament,
the committee called upon the presi-
dent to do all within his power to
bring about a settlement OF interna-
tional disputes through arbitration.
According to the building program
the following vessels are to be con-
structed: Five battle cruisers, cost
Ing total OF $20.433.531 each; four
scout cruisers; ten torpedo boat de-
stroyers; twenty submarines, three Of
500 tons and seventeen to be design
ed later; hospital ship. fuel ship
and an ammunition ship.
The battle cruisers have q speed OF
s5 knots. and are Of 10000 horse
power. their chief armament being
ten ii-inch guns.
Eight submarines and four destroy
ers will be built on the Pacific coast.
Efforts OF republican members to
have the committee authorize q larger
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-18
OF
ITALY HOPE
Of AUSTRIA
An Army Of 100000 Men
Is Hurled Against Italians
on a 35-MiIe Front in the
Tyolese Alps Today

Amsterdam. May 18.-Three hum
dred thousand Austrians along 8
thirty-fye mile front in the Tyrolese
Alps are striking a terrific blow
against the Italian lines today.
Berlin military critics intimate
that Austria is hurling this powerful
offensive in the hope OF shattering
the defenders ranks and invaling
northern Italy.
The losses in the three-days' fight
ing already passed run high into the
thousands. The battling is spread
ing eastward from the Adige river
across the Alpine peaks and rocky
plateaus, where soldiers cling to
cliffs and fight hand-to-hand on mar
row trails.
The Italians have been driven
southwark on five-miles front from
Piazza to the upper Astico valley.
Vienna declares that Zegnatorta has
been captured. Rome denies 1t, and
announces that the Austrians were
checked there.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-18
ENGLAND KNEW Of
COMING REVOLT

London, May 1S.--Lieutenant-
Colonel Nathan, under-secretary for
Ireland. a witness today before the
royal investigation committee prob
Ing the Irish riots. testified that the
British government knew days before
the revolt that Irish leaders planned
an open revolution, The conspira-
tors were not disarmed. he said, for
fear such action would cause greater
bloodshed. Irish leaders were in
formed, according to Nathan, that
the Germans would cooperate with
the revolt by launching q combined
sea, air and land offensive against
the British.
The constabulary was warned and
patrolled the Irish coast night and
day to prevent landing Of German
arms.
Failure OF the rebel plans and the
capture OF Sir Roger Easement result,
cd from these precautions, Nathan
said, He estimated the number Of
irish rebels at 15,2O0, including
5000 In Dublin. They had 1886
rifles, and were counting on having
10000 more rifles and 100000
rounds Of ammunition landed by the
German auxiliary, which was sunk,
Irish sympathizers In the United
States contributed largely to buy the
rebel arms and spread their lltera-
turc, Nathan charged,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-18
ARMY MARCHING
TOWARD BORDER

Columbus, N. NJ, May 1S,--Amerl-
can troops In Mexico continued their
northward march today. Practically
all units OF General John J. Perish
ing's columns have reached Colonia
Dublan, which Is to be the expedl-
lions advanced base.
II was said that preparations for
ahe rainy season, which is at hand.
were being rushed, as the downpour
will mako shipment Of supplies over
any considerable distance extremely
difIlcult
Carranza troops are marching south
20 occupy positions evacuated by tho
Americans, The United States forces
are erecting permanent camp at
Dnblan,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-18
QUEEN HELENA HAS
A NARROW ESCAPE

Rome. May 1S.-Queen Helena
and Princesses Jolanda and Mafalda
had very narrow escape from death
Monday when Austrian aviators at
tackled two trains near Venice. It
was learned by the Austrians that
Queen Helena and Princess Jolanda
were travelling in royal special and
that Princess Mafalda was a passen-
ger on the express. The royal train
was showered with spent shrapnel
bullets from anti-air craft guns which
were trying to drive away the sky
invaders. An aerial bomb exploded
near the express. The queen and
Jolanda were returning from the
front, where they had visited King
Victor Emmanuel, Mafalda was go
ing to meet her mother. As the at
tack began the passengers were
thrown into panic. They were later
calmed by the example of the queen,
who maintained her composure. I'm
able to withstand the fire of anti
aircraft guns, the hostile machines
finally retreated, When the royal
party arrived at Padia II was greeted
by an immense crowd. which cheared
enthusiastically as the queen and the
princess appeared in the windows Of
the battle-scarred coaches.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-18

number OF ships were defeated in
every instance.
The republicans voted solidly
against the program and announced
they would bring In a minority re-
port. Amendments providing prem
iums to speed up construction and
limiting the time OF placing ships in
commission we're defeated. The dis
armament resolution was introduced
by Congressman Hensley OF Missouri
and was adopted unanimously. II
said:
AFTER conclusion OF the war In
Europe. or as soon after as may be
done. the president Is authorized to
invite the great governments OF the
world to send representatives to O
conference which will be charged
with the duty OF suggesting an or
ganized court OF arbitration or other
body to which questions OF disagree
ment between nations shall be refer
red for adjudication and peaceful
settlement, and to consider the ques-
tion OF disarmament and submit re-
solutions to the respective govern
ments for approval"
The resolution further authorizes
the appointment OF nine mon to rep
resent the United States in such con-
Iferences and appropriates $4,000
to pay their salaries and expenses.
The measure carries total ap-
preparation Of s24O. 900. 900.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-18
AUTHORS MAY JOIN
THE LABOR UNION

New York. May 1S.-Discussing
the advisability of affiliating with the
American Federation Of Labor, the
Authors League of America today
sent representative to lunch with
Martin .Frayne, general organizer of
the labor body, to talk the matter
over.
Winston Churchill is president Of
the Authors league and Theodore
Roosevelt is vice-president. Eric
Schuler. secretary, declares that a
number Of noted writers have already
voiced their approval of "joining the
union" These authors include, he
said, George Barr McCutcheon,
Samuel Hopkins Adams, Rex Beach,
Ellis Parker Butler and Thompson
Buchanan.
The idea was conceived by the
latter.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-18
CAPTURE
A GERMAN FORT

Paris. May 1S.--French troops
stormed and captured a small, we'll
defended German fort northeast OF
Hill S04, near Verdun, during the
night, the war Office claimed today.
The French also captured a German
trench on Hill 2S7, killing or max
ing prisoner all occupants. German
attacks on positions northwest of
Vcrdun continued all night in heavy
force, but they were all repulsed.
Several attempts to seize a French
redoubt in Avocourt woods were de-
feated. Aviators of both sides were
busy. Germans shelled Epinal, Lune-
vile and Belford, The damage was
slight. On the other hand, French
aviators dropped so bombs into the
forts OF Metz. The Sablons railway
depot was also shelled from the sky.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-18
EASEMENT BACK
IN LONDON TOWER

London, May 1S.--Sir Roger Case
ment will go on trial for his life
early next month, according to ar
rangements today. Following his
preliminary hearing on charge of
high treason In connection with the
Irish revolt Sir Roger was returned
to his cell in the Tower Of London,
The crown may place Daniel Web
ster, Irish soldier, on trial at the
same time, but this has not been de-
finitely decided yet, Bailey is likely
to receive clemency, owing to his
exposure of the treason plot.
Premier Asquith's plans for re-
organization of the Irish administra-
tion have not yet been revealed, His
efforts at Cancellation pleased all, The
premier was scheduled to go to Cork
today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-18
MAN KILLED WHEN
CAR JUMPS TRACK

Redding, Cal, May 1S,---Louis
Ortner, 40 years old, whose residence
is not known, was killed near Castle
during the night, 1t was learned to-
day. when an empty logging car on
which he was riding to camp In the
woods broke loose from the rest Of
the train and ran away A quarter
of mile down grade the wild car
jumped the rails and overturned,
ortner was crushed beneath It, He
was instantly killed. The man was
looking for work and was not COM
pany employe.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-18
JAIL Term FOR
L|bELLER Of HIS
COUNTRY'S DAD

Tacoma, May 18.--Convicted OF
criminally Iibelling George Washing
ton. first president OF the United
States. Paul Haffer, a young socialist.
was today sentenced by Judge Card
in the superior court to serve four
months In the county jail and to pay
the costs Of the trial This action
was taken following a motion by
Haffer's attorney for a new trial,
which was denied.
Two days time was granted for the
filing of notice Of appeal. and Haffer
was permitted to enjoy his liberty on
bail meanwhile. P. l.. Pendleton,
attorney for Haffer, indicated today
his intention to appeal the case to
the supreme court.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-18
|ONLY Z MEX|CANS
WERE CAPTURED

Washington. May lS.--Colonel
sibley, reporting through General
Funston TO the war department to.
day on Major Langhornes victory
over the Glenn Springs raiders. fail
ed TO substantlatc earlier reports
which were mlscons,rued as ofiicial
at the department. The earlier re.
port told OF rs Mexicans having
been captured and six killed. The
later account told only OF two Mexi,
cans having been wounded and cap.
tured.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-18

Preparations Go Forward for
Meet at Chicago When
Amalgamation Of RepubE-
cans viii Be Attempted

Chicago. May is.---Tho members
OF the executive committee OF tho ro-
publican national committee will
have a comparatively easy time whom
they meet to consider contests over
seats In the republican national con-
vention. James Il. Reynolds. secre-
tary Of the committee. said today,
He declared his information indicated
that there would be contests over on
iy ~ seats. These are;
Florida, /; Georgia. II; Louisiana.
IL; Mississippi. 2; Missouri. 2; Ok
lahoma. 4; South Carolina. 3; vir-
ginia. 1; District of Columbia. 2.
Secretary Reynolds ordered dele
gates OF contestlng districts to APP
pear before tho national republican
committee June for the settlement
contests, They include II In the
state OF Georgia. l2 In Louisiana.
three In South Carolina. two In Okla
homa. two In the District OF Columbia
and ono In Virginia. Florida and Mis-
souri.
II was announced that the progress.
slve national committee would meet
in New York Wednesday to select n
keynote convention speaker Ray
mond Robins. OF Chicago. VIM. A..
White. Clifford pinchot and Everett
Colby have been mentioned as pos
slbilItlcs.
Political leaders profcssed TO see
In the activities OF the Roosevelt non
partisan league plan TO stampede
both the republican and progressive
conventions to Roosevelt, irrespective
OF tho colonel's attitude II was
whispered that boom for Roosevelt
would be launched In the republican
convention the minute that nomlna-
tlons are called for. and II was an
nounced that Thomas A, Edison
would take the stump for Roosevelt's
nomination during the week preced-
ing the convention.
II was announced this afternoon
that Roosevelt was sure TO receive
two votes on the frst ballot from the
Illinois delegation. The manager Of
tho Cook county Sherman supporters
announced that the release OF two
delegates from the Sherman pledge
would enable them to vote for Roose-
welt.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-18
CONSULS GATHER
FOR CONFERENCE

Washington, May 1S.--First hand
information regarding exact condi-
tions in Mexico will be assembled by
Consul Letcher and other American
consuls who have gathered in Ell Paso
for this purpose, it was announced
today. Their report is to be placed
in the hands of Major General Fun
ston. AS transmitted to Washing
ton 1t will be verbal, because the ad-
ministration wants it without the re-
servations that the making OF writ
ten record might entail.
Some quarters believed that the
conference would result in change
in the Mexican policy. State depart
ment officials, however, said the
meeting was called because the ad-
ministration wanted facts regarding
economic and political conditions in
Mexico. They did not know of any
change In policy.
Letcher is coming to Washington
after the meeting. It was privately
that while military condi-
tions south of the border were not
alarming. the monetary situation. the
food scarcity, the presence of typhus
fever and the activities OF Zapatistas
were all causing worry.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-18
SAYS HUSBAND MADE
$4,000 BY BOOTLEGGING

Pendleton, May 1S.--In divorce
suit on file here today Mrs. Rose
Bogert charges that her husband, a
former saloonman, amassed $1,000
by bootlegging during one dry year.
She declares she was forced to help
him mix water, coloring matter and
brown sugar with whlskey to INCREASE
its volume.
Bogert does not deny these charges
but alleges his wife was a willing ac-
complice.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-18
''ONLY WOMAN MAYOR"
TO STICK ON THE JOB

Warren, ILL.,, May 1S.-Mayores:
Angela r, Canfield, 50 years old, Of
Warren, "only woman mayor" has
decided to stick on the job. She said
so today. She was recently reported
as planning to retire.
II am going to stick to the end ol
my term, anyhow" she said, "wheth.
er harmony prevails in the city coun.
ell or not"
Mrs. Canfield recently planned to
move to California. Her term ex.
plres In May, 1917.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-18
DEsPoNDENT MAN
COMMITS SUICIDE

Salem, May 1S.---Despondent over
Illness, Phillip Rees, aged 76, a
farmer residing FIVE miles south OF
here on the Jefferson road, slashed
his throat with razor this morning
and died almost instantly. He went
out on the, front porch to end his life,
and the body fell forward onto the
grass.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-18
PREOCCUPIED FLAGMAN
STEP IN FRONT OF ENGINE

Tacoma, May 1S.-While warning
others of an approaching switch en-
gine, Hugh Manley, a Northern Pa
cifc flagman, stepped back directly
in front of the engine and was in
stantly killed. His mind evidently
had been preoccupied in the warning
he had given others.
Manley, who was So years old, had
been compelled to abandon his regu-
lar work for the railroad because Of
injuries received in various wrecks.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-18

San Aptonio. May iS,--A pitched
battle between Major Langhorne's
cavalry and the rearguard OF the
Mexicans who raided Glenn Springs
was momentarily expected today. fol-
lowing the reports of skirmish be-
tween the hostile forces.
Two Mexicans were wounded and
captured. Colonel Sibley, command
ing the operations in pursuit of the
raiders, is making dash to join
Langhorne with three troops of
horsemen. The Americans are oper-
ating south OF III Pine, where Jesse
Deemer, American. was rescued from
the Villistas.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-18
LIFE FOR TELEPHONE
GIRL LOSES IT'S CHARM

Paterson, N. j., May 1S.--Life Is
Just one darned disappointment after
another here. Orders today required
Paterson's telephone operators to dis
obey fashion dictates and wear skirts
long enough to conceal ankles, which
the company decided were too con-
spicuous.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-18
ANGERED DETROIT CITIZENS
SEND FOR ROOSEVELT

New York. May 1S.-Theodore
Roosevelt left Oyster Bay for De-
troit today. The trip was undertaken
at the request of prominent Detroit
citizens who, angered at Henry Fo7d's
views on peace being credited gen.
orally to Detroit, want to give Roose-
velt and preparedness" big send
off.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-18
PRAYER IS ANSWERED.
AND WIFE GETS WE'LL

Chicago, May 1S,-Demetro Mon
uck went to church to pray for his
Sick wife. He came home to flnd
that she had eloped with another
italian.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-18
REpEL FRENCH ATTACKS
IN REGION OF Hill 3Oi

Berlin, May lS.---Three French at
lacks In the region Of Hill S0i have
been repulsed, II wus officially stated
to-day
The bee., 1916-02-08

YOU WILL SAVE MONEY BY
ordering your cut flowers and floral
designs from WEBB BROS, agents
for Pleasant View Green House.
Chester AshbY, Of Madisonville,
was In town yesterday.
Circuit Court this week In MAdi.
sonvIlle will take quite q number Of
our citizens to that city.
Let Alex Bailey, .MadisOnviIle,
KY, do your Printing. Tel, pa.
Mrs. Elizabeth Foster and daugh-
ter, Miss Wayne, spent Tuesday In
Evansville visiting friends.
"Cheek" TOombs who lie working
In Hopklnsville spent Sunday here
with his parents.
ID. McGAry, the genial Louis
Vile Travelling man, was In town
Monday.
Thomas Buckby who has been Ill
with typhoid fever for the past four
months 10 able to be up.
Robert Ewing spent Sunday in
Nashville combining business with
pleasure.
The bee., 1916-02-08
"Qood morningI Have
tSu seen The Courier
gVanSville's best paper"

NollIe Umstead and son, Carl,
were In MadisonVIlle Saturday.
@. B. Michael, Secretary Of the Y.
NJ. @. A. in jacksonville, was . vis.
itor in the city Saturday. Mr.. Mich
ael says that he is we'll pleased with
the progress that he Is making In
that city In his work.
The 3rd ReR't X. N. @. Hospital
Corps was inspected here last week
by u. s. Army officer, Accompan-
led by the RegImental Medical off,
GERS. The boys were IN fine shape
and Capt Nesbit was cOmplimented
on the showing made by his men.
Mrp. herman Owens, Of Hanson
was q visitor in the city monday.
Miss Jennie McGAry was in Madl-
isonVille today visiting her sister
Mrs. Judge VIM. Orr.
P. L. CorbIn, State officer Of the
Y. NJ. G. A. was la the city Satur-
day. Mr.. Corbin was in charge of
the Y. N. Q. A. Of the National
Guard Encampment at Owensbore
last summer and made many friends
among the soldiers boys.
Miss Frederick, County Nurse,
was IN the city few days last week
leaving here for Louisville Sunday.
The bee., 1916-02-08
Has Used Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edY For 20 Year,

"ChamberIain's Cough Remedy
has been used in my household for
the past twenty yearP. I began Civ.
ing 1t to my children when they
were small. AS q quick relief for
Group, whOOping cough, and ordina-
~ colds, it has no equal. Being free
from opium and other harmful drugs,
I never felt afraid to give 1t to the
children. 1 have recommended 1t
to q large number of friends and
relatives, who have used it and
speak highly of it," writes Mrs..
Mary MInke, ShOrtsville, N. Y. OBJ
tainAble everywhere.
The bee., 1916-02-08
DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-HOney

For your cold, for your cough, for
your feverish throat, nose and head,
use DR.. Bells Plne-Tar- Honey. Hon.
ey soothes the irritation, Pine.Tar
cuts the phlegm, thus relieving con-
gestion. Pine Tar also acts as an
antiseptIc, as q result general relief
follows. Breathing becomes easier
and further Inflammation is arrest
ed. Insist on DR.. Bells Plne-Tar-
Honey. 1t is an ideal treatment.
Price 26c.
The bee., 1916-02-08
Do You Find Fault with Everybody

An irritable, fault finding disposi-
tlon lie often due TO q disordered
stomach. A man with good diges-
ton 1a nearly always good natured.
A great many have been permanent
ly benefited by Chamberlaln's Tab
lets after years OF suffering. These
tablets strengthen the stomach an1
enable IL perform its functions natu-
rally. ObtaInable everywhere.
The bee., 1916-02-08

than ever was and recommend your
remedies to all my friends. Mrs. LENA
WYNN, 2S12 E. o Street, Richmond, Va.
While Change of Life is a most crit
ical period Of q woman's existence, the
annoying symptoms which accompany
1t may be controlled, and normal health
restored by the timely use Of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Such warning symptoms are a sense
Of suffocation, hot flashes, headaches,
backaches, dread Of impending evil,
timidity, sounds in the ears, palpitation
Of the heart, sparks before the eyes,
irregularities, constipation, variable APP
petite, weakness and Inquietude, and
dizziness.
For these abnormal conditions do not
fail to take Lydia E. PInkhAm's Yege-
table Compound.
The bee., 1916-02-08

or course, madame, yon did not
raise your son to be . soldier. Your
neighbours son should be the one to
protect you from the ruthless hand
OF the invader when he comes.
The bee., 1916-02-08

Some one somewhere once said
that "all things come to him who
waits" But that, of course, does
not include editors and Delinquent
subscribers.
The bee., 1916-02-08

Don't be At all backward about
dropping In and paying mp that sub
scpriptIon. Well take and shake ~
long rs our old hand holds ont.
The bee., 1916-02-08
Constipation

When costiva or troubled with
constipation take ChambeTlain's
Tablets. They are easy to take and
most agreeable In effect, Obtaina-
BILE everywhere.
The bee., 1916-02-08

A few months ago We noted an
enormous amount Of newspaper CAB
about America absorbing the COM
merce of the world" Just CAB.