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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-13

TIME Sd Company of the st Regiment
sits up there in the snow and waits,
II doesn't know what for, or for how
long. 1t may be that at the next moment the
field marshal will come. 1t may be that they
must SQUAT there another week.
About 300 metres below them runs the road
At least. it runs there on the map. 1t cannot
be recognized now; it is just as white ana
smooth as the rest of the snow-covered world
around them.
That is the road over which they are to adj
vance. But lust now no advance is possible.
For the Russian artillery stands there on the
mountain rising 700 feet high above them and
commands the way. So they must wait until
their artillery succeeds in locating the enemy
batteries. That is a hard job, since the nus
slams have naturally hidden themselves in the
woods, and the tall, dark trees seem impene-
trable they betray nothing.
Slowly and measuredly the flakes fall, as II
they were considering whether they should IAN
or not. The sky is leaden and lowering. Inc
men gaze at it stolidly. This endless white
has something deadening and Supplying about
it. They say little. They have already ex-
hausted their conversation, and nothing hap
pens any longer to start new talk.
With their snow mantles and snow caps
they, too, look completely whitened, as though
they were lean, haggard collection OF snow
men. They may not smoke, they may not
cook; the least flame or smoke would betray
them. They are not allowed to dig out trencheS'
for the brown earth would be visible for miles,
a dark spot on the brilliant snow cover.
So there is apparently nothing to do but 10
stare into the whteness until the eyes smart
to keep silence and to indulge in memorles-to
remember some past existence which was not
so white, so lifeless, so absolutely passive. In
the long run that is not very entertaining pu'
oeggars cannot be choosers.
The soldiers press the snow with their Well
protected fists until it is quite hard-aimost
solid. Then they lie down on it as on Ded'
When one gets used TO it it furnishes sort
of warmth. But one must be careful lest the
hands, the nose and the ears freeze. The ears
are covered; one sticks his hands in his arm
pits, which are the best stoves hereaoouts'
But the most difficult thing is to protect the
nose.
They have no fearless fear certainly than
anywhere else Through the influence OF TINS
endless white shroud Of hills, mountains ana
valleys they have become calmer, quieter, more
thoughtful than ever. What it was sacrihce
70 give up in Galicia every one accepts mere
as matter of routine. For here they are
Clear out Of the accustomed world Of villages
or cities even if those settlements on the plain
were settlements burned, ravaged or deserted
they at least recalled the world of ordinary
experience and reminded the men of their Tor
Ier life, with its desires or necessities. But
mere every civilized tie is broken. Here they
are alone-alone with the enemy.
~ Is just as if foresters and poachers en-
S0un'ered each other in the mountains.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-11
CONSUMPTION IN
GREAT BRITAIN IS
NOW ASSURED

London, Jan. ii.~-0yerwhelmlng
passage Of the governments conscrip-
tion bill 10 the second reading be-
came apparently certain tonight with
announcement from John Redmond.
Irish leader. that Irish opposition to
compulsion has been withdrawn.
The fact that Ireland is excluded
from operation OF the bin won over
several Irish leaders. and then In con-
ference Redmond defeated the min
ority OF his colleagues who favored
continuing objection to the proposal.
Though j. Anderson, independent
laborite member. moved rejection Of
the conscrlption plan. Laborite WIN
Thorne was hailed with cheers when
he announced that Anderson was not
representative OF the labor party's
position.
Efforts viii be made tomorrow in
conference with labor leaders TO
win their support so that the bill may
finally pass as nearly unanimously as
possible. 10 show Great Britain's enc
mics that she presents a united front
In the situation.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-11
OPPOSE PROGRAM
FOR PREPAREDNESS

Washington. Jan. 11.---Rising OPP
position to the administration pre-
paredness program, reported existing
throughout the entire nation, was
considered today by President Wilson
and his cabinet. The president also
conferred with Chairman Hay of the
house military committee ON the
same subject.
1t was understood the executives
plan for big continental army Is
apparently doomed. but that national
sentiment favors some increase in
the regular army and the increase Of
the militia as a reserve army.
In addition to making speeches in
support of his program, President
Wilson plans to WELD his personal in
fluence with congressman to counter
act the anti-preparedness influence Of
former Secretary Bryan.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-11
BULL MOOSERS WILL
MEET SAME DAY AS COP.
Members Of Party Who Favor Amalgamaion With the
Republicans Win Victory When Convention Date Is
Fixed As June 9Th and the Place As Chicago, Coinci-
dent With Meeting Of the Old Organization

until after the other parties had held
their convention, but Committeeman
Lyon OF Texas and western commit
teemen plan TO override this faction.
At an open conference of commit
teemen and party leaders. Allen
White precipitated discussion of the
matter OF holding convention sim
ultaneously with the republican meet
ing when he moved that II be June Z.
Several committeeman, however, shut
of vote by saying that the commit
tee itself should decide.
Committeeman Flynn of Pittsburg
insisted upon open discussion and de-
clared himself fatty for amalgama-
tion.
Most OF the republicans are pro-
gressives, anyway" he said. And IL
we had affiliated with the republicans
as a party Pennsylvania would not
have been afflicted with Boies PEN
rose as senator. The progressives
should not care what they are label
ed, All we are after is results"
Flynn declared that Roosevelt is
not the only man capable Of running
the party or nation, but, he added, he
knew OF no one who could do 1t bet
ter. AZ
A. e. Griffith of Washington state
was bitter against an amalgamation,
saying: Our people want the pro-
gressive party to live and to continue
as a party"
Several Others spoke against sim
ultaneous conventions, and finally
Perkins adjourned the conference un-
til $3.50 o'clock. The time and place
for the convention was to be decided
then.
From Governor Johnson OF Cali
fornia came the following message
today:
eve have every reason to he jubi-
liant that the men and the party have
exerted a most wholesome influence
on the nations political life"
, From Charles Sumner Bird OF
Massachusetts the committee had this
word
Former Senator Beveridge of In
diana sent a message with plea for
preparedness.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-11
WILL TAKE
STEPS At ONCE
TO END WAR

Rome, Jan. 11.--Pope Benedict
hopes to take the first practical step
toward peace this week. Cardinal
Mercier OF Belgium and Bishop Hey
Ian OF Namur are expected here and
will be granted an audience with
his holiness, when they will tell him
the terms upon which Belgium will
agree to an early peace.
The pope has been convinced from
the beginning Of the great war that
restoration of Belgium is an imper-
ative preliminary to any peace terms,
and 1t is understood that he has 80
notified both sides.
In the recent consistory. Cardinal
Hartmann OF Cologne submitted Ger
many's terms for evacuation Of
France and Belgium. The pope next
desired to learn the Belgians' views,
and to this end Germany readily con-
sented to passage OF the prelates to
Rome.
Several members Of the Belgian re-
lief commission from London are al
ready in Rome and 1t is understood
that the vatican will solicit their
views as to the solution OF the Bel
gian problem. After learning the
terms of Belgium, the pope plans to
submit them to Germany, hoping to
begin series of compromises he be-
lieves necessary to peace
Though Belgium has been conquer
ed by invasion, the fact that she has
the backing of the allies places her
in a position at least to formulate
the terms which the pope seeks.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-11

to bid on an enormous scale for neu-
tral commerce.
In fact, the commons was told the
English have already grasped trade
opportunities in such commodities as
optical goods, dyes and others in
which Germany was supposed to have
a monopoly. England has been
reaching out her trade hands in a
bid for a larger slice Of South Amer
lean trade, In view of the destruction
Of the German connections with that
land caused by the English blockade.
The industries Of the empire fair,
to be held In London In 1917, will
pay particular attention to English
products formerly made in Germany,
and Great Britain will endeavor to
attract to this exposition commission
ers from all lands.
In addition to artificial means Of
shutting Off the German trade, Eng
lsh people see natural barrier to
such business In Sir Alfred Mond's
suggestion that after the war Ger
many will be an outcast by reason OF
her violence during the war.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-11
WOOD ALCOHOL KILLS
THREE IN SEATTLE

Seattle. Jan, lit, Takana, a
druggist, Is In jail today and will pc
charged with manslaughter for SELL
Ing wood alcohol which Is alleged to
have caused several deaths. Three
men died yesterday from wood alco-
Aol poisoning, bringing up to IL the
total number who have succumbed to
cheap liquor substitutes since the dry
law became effective.
Detectives declare they saw Takana
sell two pints of wood alcohol, John
Burns. John Alton and an unidenti-
fed man are the latest victims Of al
coholism, Henry Gilmartin, 2S years
old. Ia In a serious condition from the
same cause. Five men who say they
bought wood alcohol from Takana
are held In the city jail as witnesses.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-11
SHIP COMBINE IS
BEING FORMED
(By United Press Leased Wire)

(By United Press Leased Wire)
New York. Jan, 11.--Charles w,
Morse, mighty power In financial
circles before he was sentenced to
Atlanta federal prison, is forming a
new world ship combine, according to
reports today, He has already gath
cred together IS companies, each OF
which will furnish a ship. and this
combine is understood to have strong
Wall street backing,
Three million dollars have already
been paid for the ships, and separ-
ate company will be incorporated for
each ship, with holding company
for all The new seamen's law gave
Morse the idea whereby he expects
to merge the forces OF individual
owners who say they can not do busi-
ness alone since the law went into
effect.
The companies In the new combine
are those owning the Frederick,
Oruo, Ocoma, Northland, Huron,
Lansing. Minneapolis, st, Paul, Will
liam Castle Rhodes, Oswoga.
Chemuig, ], @, McCr'louTh and zea
landia,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-11
WOMEN DELEGATES
VISIT THE SENATE

Washington, Jan. 11.-Miss Jane
Addams, of Chicago, and delega-
tion of the Woman's Peace party.
holding a convention here, appeared
today before the house and senate
foreign committees and presented
their peace and anti-preparedness
plan. This proposes:
"A congressional investigation of
national defense within six months.
A peace conference of neutrals i'm
mediately.
Government ownership of muni-
tions plants. :.
Creation of joint commission of
Americans, Japanese and Chinese to
study oriental questions.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-11
WATER RATE
QUESTION IN
CLU B
Committee Reports That City
Attorney and the Company
Manager Are Working on
New Schedule for Summer

The special committee appointed at
a previous meeting Of the Commercial
club to investigate the question Of
water supply and rates for the city
of Grants Pass reported back to the
club last night. The report stated
that conferences had been held with
the manager Of the local water COM
pany, and that project was now un-
der way by which 1t was hoped sat
isfactory adjustment OF rates could
be made before another summer sea-
son. Manager Clark OF the water
company and City Attorney H. d.
Norton are now working upon new
schedule for the summer months, and
through this it is hoped water can be
supplied at rate that will permit Of
more general sprinkling Of lawns and
flower gardens. The committee was
continued for further investigation
and report. The committee that had
been authorized to investigate the
water supply from wells north Of
town reported that it was making In
quiry. but had no definite findings to
report at this time.
The club decided to become active
participants in letter-writing week
activities, and form letter will be
prepared by Messrs. Geo. Lundberg.
A. q. voorhies and DR.. Walker for
our citizens to send to their friends
throughout the east next week.
Letter-writing week was instituted
through the efforts Of the Portland
Chamber of Commerce, and many
thousands of letters are to be sent
out telling probable tourists Of the
natural wonders that should call
them to Oregon on their outing this
summer
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-11
LUS|TAN|A CASE
IS UP TO BERLIN
(By United Press Leased Wire }


Washington, Jan. 11.-While the
state department had no. word today
that the Bernstorff-Lansing amend
ed agreement in the Lusitania case
had reached the Berlin foreign office.
1t was expected that 1t would be in
Secretary Jagow's hands by tonight.
Officials are confident that a COM
plete acceptance of American de-
mands would be forthcoming,
With the Lusitania case out of the
way, Secretary Lansing will devote
his time to completion of the lengthy
note concerning contraband lists in
effect with the allies. While 1t is net
stated that II will be directed against
Great Britain, II Is certain that Great
Brltain's contraband list will he the
first subject for protest in view OF
England's command OF the seas.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-11
PROSPERITY IS ON
WAY TO THE COAST

San Francisco, Jan. il.--prosper-
ity is sweeping toward the Pacific
coast. the 1915 tabulatlon OF foreign
trade from the port OF San Francisco
showed today. II was made public
by j. o, Davis. collector of the port.
Both exports and imports showed
large gain over the same period in
1914, San Francisco's exports in
1915. exclusive OF Pacific coast, Ha-
waiian and Philippine island trade,
were valued at $S1. .2O9, ,554; In 1914.
$64,7S4.092.
Imports In 1915 were valued at
sS2,947.S17; In 1914. $685. ,995,210.
The total business for the year
from the port to foreign ports was
slG4.073.37l. War and the stimulus
given to American exports ore assign
cd by shipping men as the reasons for
the increased business,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-11
GREAT BRITAIN MAKES READY FOR
COMMERCIAL EXPANSION AFTER WAR

London, Jan, 11.--England may
insert in final peace terms with Ger
many clause by which Germany
will bind her own hands in the mat
ter of commercial expansion.
With Great Britain's announced in
tention of striking at the roots OF
German trade. 1t was learned today
that commercial experts have sug-
gested that one of the most effective
methods OF doing this would be to
insert clause in the peace terms
whereby Germany would agree to re-
frain from export business for a
period Of years.
Leading business men today ap-
proved the speech OF President Run
ciman OF the board of trade In which
he announced the war-to-the-hilt
policy against German trade and
finance. Advocates OF cutting off
Germany's export business declared
that while the British navy as mis-
tress of the seas could enforce such
plan, Germany might "buy her way
OUT through heavy indemnities.
Meanwhile, the board OF trade is
inquiring as to the possibility of a
general boycott agreement between
the entente allies, under which these
powers would refuse to buy German
products In the period after the war,
simultaneously, England Is preparing
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-11
POSTMASTER
NAMED FOR
THIS CITY
". P. Quinlap, Secretary Of
the Commercial Club, Ap-
pointed by Pres. Wilson to
Succeed Republican Official
Washington. Jan. ii.-~-President
Wilson today nominated w. z. Quin-
Ian TO be postmaster at Grants Pass.
Oregon,

The above announcement, received
by tho Courier from she national
capital, marks tho close OF II most
spirited contest. the position OF post
master of Grants Pass. the coveted
plum. going to w. =. Quinlan, who
Tor four years has been secretary OF
the local Commercial club. There
were numerous candidates for tho
ONCE. and for the past three or four
weeks the appointment was looked
for daily. Postmaster Donnell's term
having expired the middle OF Decem-
ber,
While the appointment OF Mr..
Quinlan has not yet been confirmed
by the senate. favorable action OF
that body is anticipated. as both Ore
gon senators are understood 10 have
been agreed upon the appointment.
The supplying OF the necessary bond
and the issuance OF the commission
Will occasion some delay. but II there
comes no hitch In the unwinding OF
the red tape. Mr., Quinlan will prob
ably qualify by the frst OF the coming
month.
Uncle Sam requires bond OF
$4,000 from the local postmaster to
guarantee the faithful performance
OF the work. and prefers that this be
a personal bond. though surety
bond Ia now sometimes approved,
George W. Donnell. who will re-
tire from the Office with the coming
OF the democratic appointee. has held
the position for eight years, and has
given general satisfaction. He was
allowed TO hold out his full term even
under democratic president, and
will have seryed q considerable more
than his term by the time his sue
cessor can qualify. While there were
n multiplicity Of candidates for the
democratic appointment. none, II Ia
understood. ever attempted to have
Mr. Donnells removal brought about,
his retirement being In keeping with
tho policy OF giving the post Offices
TO representatives OF the party In
power.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-11
PLANS FAIL TO
EXTEND BIG STRIKE
(By United Press Leased wire,)

(By United Press Leased Wire,)
Youngstown, o., jan 11.--Plans
to extend the strike of steel workers
here to the Carnegie and the Brier
Hill plants failed today to ma
terialize.
The strike was slated for noon
and was to call out the common la
borers OF both plants In a demand
For an increase OF wages to 25 cents
an hour
The failure OF the plan was taken
as an indication that there will be no
sympathetic strike In the Mahoning
valley and that the men are satisfied
with the recent Increase In wages
from 10 cents to 22 cents an hour,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-11
DAIRY HERD CREMATED
IN BURNING BARN

Portland, Jan. 11.-Officers today
are investigating a mysterious fire
which late last night destroyed a
barn, cremating 2S valuable dairy
cattle and one horse. The barn was
owned by the Irvington Dairy CON-
pany. The fire was not discovered
until 1t had gained such headway
that it was impossible to save any of
the livestock.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-11
KISSING COMES HIGH IN
BINGHANIPTON, NEW YORK

Binghampton, N. Y. Jan. il
Colonel George e. o'Neill. million
aire, was fined the biblical penalty
Of so shekels for stealing a hug and
kiss from pretty dressmaker.
The amount is about $4O0.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-11

Chicago. Jan. ll.--"Peace with
honor" Is the only kind OF peace the
bull moosers will accept from the
G. o. p. II this kind of peace can
be obtained, three-fourths OF the bull
moose national committeeman favor
amalgamation with the mother party.
This was the outstanding feature
today as the bull moose national CON-
mittee got down to the business OF
their gathering here. A national
convention, simultaneous with the re-
publican session. appears extremely
likely; and II Colonel Roosevelt. or
a progressive republican. Is nomin-
ated by the G. 0. p, the bull moose
party will become memory. The
only bar to such situation Is the
bull moose fear that the standpatters
wiilvcontrol the republican conven-
ton and squash Roosevelt boom be-
fore II can be developed,
Committeeman Lyon and Hotch-
kiss declared that amalgamation pre-.
sents the only possibility Of defeat
ing President Wilson; and they think
that the majority OF republicans feel
the same way.
Some line as to the bull moose at
tack In the event they again get into
the fight was given last night In a
banquet for the committeeman when
George w. Perkins criticized Presi-
dent Wilson's foreign policy and call.
ed II vacillating.
The committee must arrange rep
resentation in the convention based
on the vote Roosevelt received In
the last election and It was expected
this would consume several hours,
though such a scheme would be
merely perfunctory II the party de-
cided on amalgamation.
A strong minority favored waiting
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-11
PROPOSED BATTLESHIPS
TOO BIG FOR DRY DOCKS

Washington, Jan. 11.--Battle
cruisers proposed by the administra-
tion program are too large to enter
the navy drydocks of either coast,
Rear Admiral Stanford told the mouse
naval committee today. He declared,
however, that the docks at Puget
sound can be enlarged.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-11

Chicago, Jan. 1.-THE bull moose
convention will be held In Chicago
June 7, the same day as the repub-
lican convention.
Selection OF this date stands as a
victory for those In favor OF ANAL
gamation with the republican party
II terms for such combination can
be arranged
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-11

Judge Thomas Carroll. travelling
from Los Angeles to Tacoma, stopped
cT In Grants Pass on business and
Pleasure visit, leaving north this
morning.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-10-05
DECISION
ON FRIDAY
Judge Loder to Announce
His Finding.
HOTEL OR NOT.
Remonstrance Against Deerfieid
Tavern License Concluded
Yesterday.

The remonstrance against the
granting of the license of the Deer
field Hotel was concluded yesterday.
The application and the remon-
STRANGE stood about evenly balanced
in opinion of witnesses as between
the necessity and benefit of a hotel
in Deerfield to sell intoxicants. and
the reverse.
Mr.. Moore, in his testimony, said
he could run his hotel, give better
accommodations and serve better
meals if he had license than if he did
not.
Mrs. Moore was called and corrob-
GRATED her husbands testimony.
She testified that sne did not serve
liquor to the automobile parties
where there were women. If the men
wanted liquor, she told them to go in
the bar room and get it for them. She
was not the bar tender. Her exami-
nation was brief.
William McAvoy testified that he
was the bartender for Mr.. Moore. He
said he did not serve liquor to women
in the side room when they were
brought there in automobiles. Said
the men would come in the bar room
and buy the liquor.
Both sides rested and the summing
UP followed.
Judge Loder said he wished to look
over and consider the evidence and
that he would announce his decision
Friday morning at 10 o'clock. er
Yesterday afternoon Judge Loder
held Naturalization Court and the
United States Government Examiner
Mr.. ]. B. Glazer, examined the appli.
cants for papers. Fl.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-10-05
RUNAWAY
SENSATIONAL

Just before noon yesterday there was
runaway North Laurel street
which threatened tragedy and on-look-
ers felt that there would be serious re-
suits.
A young woman, daughter of Thos.
Dixon, of Woodruff, was driving a
black horse hitched to a buggy, down
Laurel street. Just above Washington
street trace came loose and the horse,
high spirited animal started on a
run. The animal dashed along wildly,
the buggy swaying across the street,
Mrs. Morgan courageously maintain
ing guiding hand Upon the reins.
In front of the A. A. Cole building
the buggy collided with an auto truck,
the wagon smashing down and the
young woman being pitched from the
light carriage. The horse freeing it.
self from the wagon, dashed down
South Laurel street where it was
stopped without injury. Mrs. Morgan
was not seriously hurt, but her face
was considerably scratched and the
young lady was somewhat bruised.