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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-20
BY VIM. G, Shepherd.

San Antonio. July 20.--Not one
soldier that rubbed elbows with In
all the armies OF Europe In the past
two years ever worried as some OF
these American soldiers along the
edge OF Mexico.
These Americans l refer to are
worrying about their families back
home; they don't know whether their
wives and children have enough to
eat. Such a deplorable situation
could not possibly exist in any Euro
pean army. for European govern
ments care for the families of their
soldiers.
The Mexican government does not;
we don't. Two talked with hundreds
OF soldiers OF six different armies In
Europe. talked today with my first
soldier OF the new American armies
7 talked to Europeans in artillery
pits, trenches and dugouts, Dut
talked with the American in a jitney
going from San Antonio to the army
post.
n the Germans knew Britishers
were treating the families OF theil
soldiers as we are treating ours, OF
vice versa, the fact would be blazon
ed worldwide as an indication Of
governmental cruelty by the enemy
IT'S not cruelty on our part, onl,
oversight, and the lesson we have
learned has cost unhappiness and EN-
barrossment In many American
homes.
n an American correspondent
learned from British soldier wha
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-20
AMERICAN SOLDIERS WORRY OVER
THE FOLKS WHO ARE LEFT At HOME

I learned from Frank Shepkowski, my
first American soldier. today, he
would break the British censorship
to get the story to the world. Shep-
OF company H. Second Him
OILS infantry, will march up the steps
OF his little home in North Chicago
within q couple Of days. give his
wife hug. and say. well. I'm
home" He's got check from
Uncle Sam for $62.72, and II he's
careful after paying his fare, he
ought to have about $40 to hand
over to Mrs. Shepkowski. He was
born In Poland, but has served in
the militia six years and his term
Of enlistment expired today, his mill
tia career winding up with a blazing
two weeks holiday here in Texas.
II was from Shepkowski that goi
my first inkling that thousands Of
Americans here who we're snatched
suddenly from their families in the
little breeze of war which struck
America a few weeks ago are worry
ing about folks back home and won
dering whether they are getting food
and other necessities Of life.
ut wasn't so bad with me-" sait
Shepkowski. because my wife Is q
dressmaker and | could quit m,
glove cutters job and go to the from
without her starving; but there arr
lots OF fellows whose wives don
work, and they're worried stiff"
There were thousands OF tragedies
as grim as many In Europe In Amer
f'ft Continued nm Apaga 2
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-20
NEW RULES GOVERN
RAIL SHIPMENTS ].
OF LIVE STOCK.

Washington. July 20.---In q far
reaching opinion. based on complaint
Of 100000 livestock breeders against
every Interstate rail carrier in the
United States 2.27s---the interstate
commerce commission today ordered
Lower minimum weight regula-
tions; higher liability valuations: less
than two per cent increases for each
nfty per cent OF value In excess OF
standard value; same rates on Grated
as uncrated animals In less than car
load shipments Of horses. mules.
horned animals. hogs. sheep and
goats.
The commission also held ship
pers are not required to furnish at
tendants with shipments,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-20
TO INCREASE
OUTPUT Of
MINES
Queen Of Bronze Is Putting
Many Teams on the Haul
From Taklma, and Other
Mines Are Heavy Producers

Tho "a head OF horses and mules
with tho 10 wagons brought down
from Portland by the Twohy
Brothers company for the hauling OF
ore from the Queen Of Bronze mine
were taken out to Takilma today.
leaving tho city at eight o'clock In
the morning. They are In charge OF
NJ. 8. Boss. who has been superin-
tendent- OF construction for the
Twohy company for long time. and
other teams and wagons are expected
10 he added later TO increase the out
put OF the mine al Takilma, Thirty
teams In all viii be put at work haul
ing ore. said John Hampshire, Of the
company. To assist In the rapid
handling Of the ore at the mine a
tramway Is being installed to land
the ore from the mine to the bottom
Of the hill at the loading dumps. Here
tho ore that runs nine per cent and
over OF copper 10 loaded on the
wagons for the haul to tho railroad
at Waters Creek. the lower grade
ores bslng lett on .shs~asmp< -ior
shipment as soon as the railroad
reaches Takiima. Thousands OF tons
OF this lower grade ore nre now ready
for shipment as soon as the rails
reach the mine.
To facilitate loading ore at Waters
Greek. elevated roadways are being
constructed. These viii be used by
the Queen Of Bronze and also by the
other miners shipping from that sta
tlon. The shipments Of chrome iron
. ore from the station are now rapidly
Increasing. two companies being In
the list making shipments to the east.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-20
GOLD
0FVOR[D|N
THE ]. S.
When Shipment From England
Arrives, This Country viii
Hold More Of Metal Than
Any Other Three Nations

Washington. July 20.--Treasury
officials today said that when all OF
the $500, 100000 gold coming from
England to the United States has ar
rived the total Of gold coin and bull
lion In this country will equal the
total OF any three countries In the
world.
The present shipments are part OF
a necessary trade balance settlement.
July ] last the general stock OF
gold In the United States was $2,-
4ss.s21.932--more than the total in
any other two countries.
The treasury department this az
ternoon prepared for the United
Press recapitulation OF gold re-
serve held by foreign governments.
to show the enormous surplus held
In gold coin and bullion by the
United States treasury.
The gold holdings. exclusive OF
that in circulation. OF England.
France. Spain. The Netherlands,
Switzerland, Sweden. italy. Russia,
Denmark. Germany. and Norway
totals sS.sS7.54s.7O6. against the
$2,439.e2l,932 held by the United
States. OF the amount held abroad
England has 5000. 400. 500; France,
s27s.ssS.02l; Russia. $749.421,534:
Germany. $5ss.761.s2s, and Italy,
$223,s24,934.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-20
BOB IS
AG ain ST
INTERESTS
Opposes Use Of The United
States Navy to Enforce Co..
lection Of Debts Owed AM
ericans by Foreign Nations

Washington. July 20.--Referrlng
TO what he called the newborn
policy of guaranteeing American in
vestments by the American feet"
Senator Robert NJ. LaFollette. pro-
gressiye-republican Of Wisconsin. In
the senate this afternoon said:
IF that question is made the issue
OF the campaign. the people Of the
United States will vindicate the pre-
sident most emphatically."
LaFollette was insisting on his
amendment to the naval bill that
none OF the battleships be used for
the collection OF debts owed AmerI-
can bondholders or concessionaries in
foreign countries. when Democratic
Whip Lewis asked:
Then you would approve the
Mexican policy OF President Wilson,
Most emphatically yes," answer
ed LaFollette.
II hope the republican candidate
win not endorse the proposed new
born policy that when an American
investor buys concession worth
81 100000 for a tenth of that sum
the American flag and arms shall be
used to see he collects full face value
on his speculation.
'The president said In Detroit he
would not use the U. s. army and
navy for such a collection agency.
|If that question is made the issue Of
the campaign the people Of the
United States will vindicate the pre-
sident most emphatically."
LaFollette was engaged in spirit.
ed debate with Senator Brandegee.
What has happened" he demand.
ed. that we should increase our mill.
tary appropriations from $42s,000..
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-20
KUGrOCCUPIED BY
THE RUSSIAN ARMY

Petrograd, July 20.--Russian
troops have occupied the village Of
Kugi, It was oficially announced to-
day, repulsing all enemy efforts to
advance in the ougli Arsoncuitchi
region.
The town of Kugi lies so mnes
southwest Of Erzerum. Its capture
marks further progress by the right
wing Of the Grand Duke Nicholas
army, pressing back the Turks in the
Caucasus.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-20
BRITISH BLACKLIST
WILL BE EXTENDED

New York, July '20.--That the
British blacklist against American
firms is not complete, but includes,
In fact. 5000 names, which will be
made public from time to time. is
the statement attributed to prom
inent banker by the Journal Of Com
merce today,
The blacklistlng OF other American
firms, the banker was quilted as say
Ing. depends upon how American
opinion receives the frst list.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-20
THUNDER STORM BREAKS
CHICAGO'S HOT SPELL.

Chicago. July 20.-After going to
seasons record, Chicago's tempera-
ture was sent tumbling today by a
thunderstorm. Five died yesterday
when the government thermometer
reached 80.
The forecaster today held out no
hope for cooler weather in the middle
west this week. except Immediately
around Lake Michigan.
Phoenix. Ariz.. was the hottest
place in the United States yesterday
with 106.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-20
RUSSIA REPLIES TO
PLEA FOR POLAND

Washington. July 20.--Ambassa-
dor Francis at Petrograd has cabled
the state department that he had a
conference with Premier Sazonoff
July IA. and that the latter promised
to consider this governments appeal
FOR Polish relief agreement
promptly. wv
This ls the flrst OF Ave countries
appealed to which has been heard
from. Replies from the other four
are expected momsntarily M
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-20
CONvICTs WORK ON
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY

Redding. Cal. July 2O,--Sixty
convicts arrived here today In charge
Of four unarmed guards to work on
the Alturas-Redding lateral Of the
state highway. They will begin their
work at Round Mountain and will
work in Shasta county until winter.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-20
AVIATOR ART SMITH
HAS SAILED FROM JAPAN

Toxic, July 20.---Art Smith. the
American aviator, sailed today on
the liner Empress OF Russia for Van
couver, which he will reach July 20
or 80, y
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-20

Auditorium. st. Paul. July 20.---A
determined fight to inject an anti
Catholic plank in the prohibition
platform was made in the resolutions
committee of the prohibition conven-
tiop today and threatened to spread
to the convention floor.
For the first time in its session the
resolutions committee barred its
doors and wrangled in secret. Back
ed by the faction which is supporting
VIM. Sulzer as prohibitionist presi-
Dental candidate. the anti Catholics
declared that the religious issue is
greater than the prohibition issue.
The American Patriotic societies.
which is composed OF the A. p. A.
and Knights of Luther and similar
organizations. were well represented
L. l.. Pickett, Kentucky. one Of
the anti-Catholic leaders. insisted
upon the plank's adoption. Con-
servatives opposed him on the ground
that the plank would antagonize the
Catholic dry vote.
The subcommittee on platform is
said to have left the plank out OF its
draft and the fight began when the
subcommittee reported to the. full
committee. ltAga lsN 3ft NJ 4
The fight was expected to con-
ltinue for several hours.
Composing the subcommittee are
lw G. Calderwood. Minnesota; Eu-
gene w, Chafiin. Arizona; Daniel G.
Polling. Massachusetts,; ]. H, worten-
dyke. California, and oliver Arm
stedt. Chicago. wv t'S
The platform draft 10 said TO In
clude demand for withdrawal OF
troops from Mexico.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-20
PR0H|S ARE
AFTER THE
CATHOLICS
Platform Committee Reports,
Mild AniCaiholic Plank
to the National Convention
After a Bitter Fight

Auditorium. st. Paul. July 90
The prohibition platform committee,
after a bitter nght. reported 1 coa-
servative anulcatholic plank to the
convention today.
The plank on which the fight ragged
in committee for several hours ad-
vocated freedom for our American
institutions and separation Of the
church and state"
The platform, among other things,
ADVOCATED friendship for Mexico, the
Susan .B. Anthony suffrage amend
ment, no surrender Of the Philip
pines. a preparedness policy for de-
Tense only, being 'unalterzbly op-
posed to the militaristic principles Or
the republican and democratic par
ties"
The platform seeks world court.
advocated "iunking" battle fleets In
the event Of general disarmament,
but pledges . force suffcient for pro-
lection. It opposes universal SER
vice and favors using the army in
big constructive works Of peace and
use Of our navy in time Of peace a
merchant ships.
The platform is frank bid for
progressive support. Its concluding
clause invited all progressives to
unite upon the principles as outlined.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-20

Auditorium. St. Paul. July 20.--
William Sulzer. of New York. arrived
at the prohibition national convention
in an eleventh-hour attempt to pre-
vent the nomination OF J. Frank
'Hanly, of Indiana. for president.
Prior to Sulzer's arrival Hsnly's
nomination seemed assured. Sulzer.
seeking the nomination. largely upon
an anti-Catholic platform, was ex-
pected to attempt stampede Of the
convention later in the day.
Meanwhile the Sulzer forces on the
platform committee sought to inject
an anti-Catholic plank into the plat
form.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-20

CONTINUED on page ~
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-18
CARRANZA'S SOLDIERS
MADE AT TACK AT PARRAL
Twelve Hours Of Heavy GmGe Is Followed by Fierce
Charges al Many POints-French Artillery and Machine
Guns Sweep the Ground Charged Over Which Is Soon
Carpeted With COrpses- Soldiers From Five Divisions
Aggregating 100000, Took Part In Assault
By H. d. Jacobs.

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
U. S. Army Headquarters, April 16, by wireless to
Columbus N M April 18.-Genera Pershing has arrived
at the Namiqupa headquarters after all night ride
from Satevo for a conference with staff officers.
The soldiers who came with him told details of the
fight at Parral placing the matter in the light Of de-
berate Carranzsta attack and even possibly Of at
tempt to annihilate Major Tompkins command of ia
men.
Mayor Herreras Representative, General Lozango,
arranged with Tompkins t meet him at the railway
station before with Caanza escort to accompany
him into the city to camping place. according to the
American troopers When he arrived, however, TOmp
kins found no escort on hand.
Talking to Lozango the Americans dismounted and
crowd gathered It was composed largely Of Carran-
zistas Tonpkns heard the noise of shooting as they
stood there and thought it salute of welcome. JUST
then noncommssioned officer informed Tompkins the
Medcans had fired on detachment of Americans,
wOundng several Tompkns asked Lozango for ex-
panation Lozango said he mystied and entreated
Tompkins to let him lead the Americans to safety
A group of soldiers with an American flag appeared
on an adjacent hill at this uneture and Tompkns asked
LOzango who they were. The general replied that they
were Carranzistas, guarding Americans. Then the So
called guard fired voley at the troopers killing one.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-18
passengers but also Of other neut
vessels which have been attacked.
Against ANY Concession.

Berlin, April 1S.-Members of the
reichstag who recently led the fight
for more vigorous submarine cam
paign are preparing to take a hand in
the German-American crisis, it was
learned today. They will strongly op-
pose further concessions to the Unitad
States and if necessary will break the
truce arranged recently and openly
criticize the German government if it
intends to make its policies conform to
President Wilson $ wishes.
The situation has suddenly grown
tense with the receipt Of reports that
President Wilson has framed a new
note without waiting for the exhibits
which Foreign Minister Won Jagow for
warded to him in connection with the
Sussex disaster This was accepted as
partially eorroborating reports that the
new note is more drastic than any pre-
vious American communication.
Though the kaiser supports Imperial
Chancellor Won BethmaDn-Hollweg 3 de-
sire to maintain friendship between
Germany and the United States, Off
cials are under the pressure Of public
opinion which is again growing more
hostile toward America. The success
of the new submarine campaign inaug-
urated in March is o strong argument
IN the popular mind against making
concessions.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-18
AMERICAN OFFICERS
TAKE NO STOCK IN IT
Mexican Consul Claims News
Is COn6lmed---But Few
Believe Story
By E. T. COnkle,
nited Press Staff COrrespondent.l }

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
FL Paso, Texas, April 1S.-General
Gavira in Juarez announced today be
had received confirmation of Francisco
Villas reported death from Governor
Enriquez of Chihuahua.
However, army chiefs in FL Paso
privately expressed the opinion that
nobody below Juarez ever heard of the
discovery of Villas body. They re-
fused to be quoted
Enriquez reported there was con
firmation at Chihuahua City of the
story that Colonel Carlos Carranza and
others had left for San Francisco De
Boria to locate and recover the corpse
While latest adviees were similar to
Sunday 5 messages with regard to the
body, General Gayiara stated that word
from Enriquez strengthened his belief
that Villas career was ended and the
expedition practically over.
Offsetting Gavira's announcement Of
additional news confirming Villa 8 re-
ported death, f. p. Ryan, of the local
"Cusi" Mining company office, re-
ceived a message from Cushihuriachic
which failed to mention the alleged
finding of Villas corpse. Gayira s
Sunday advices said the body was be-
ing taken to Cusihuriaehie. The report
from Enriquez as made public indicated
that the body might not have been To-
Gated vet.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-18
Villa s Power is Broken.
By Carl D. Groat.

Omitted Press staff eorrespondent.)
Washington April Withdrawal of
the American expedition from Mexico
within the next month is likely, maybe
without "getting" Francisco Villa. But
it will not come until the war depart
ment S orders to break up all Villista
bands are fulfilled or the Carranzistas
are able TO take up the task.
The United Press learned that while
there have been no changes in policy
determined upon yet, the administration
at last is giving thought to the pos
sibilty of a withdrawal without vii
la 5 death or capture being accomplish
ed.
The administration feels that il has
accomplished an enormous task. TnC
American troops have driven the WI
listas 400 biles from the border, robbed
villa Of any glory for being the first
Mexican in half century to invade th'
United States and kill "gringoes,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-18

Paris, April 18---Geman soldiers from five divisions,
aggregatpg 100000 men, participated in yesterdays at
tack east Of the Meuse it was officially announced today
The attackers partially oused by French counter
assaults from first line trench which they penetrated
in the Chauffeur forest northwest of Douaumont
The Germans attacked violently ragged front eX-
tending from the Meuse southeasery to the Douaumont
Oes road They prepared for the assault with II hours
Of gunfire that sounded like a continuous rolling of
drums.
The first onslaught was delivered in ravine south
east of Pepper Heights Time and time again gray Ger
man waves swept forward only to pile up in bloody
French guns filled the air. sweeping the Teuton ranks
while rain of bullets from hidden machine guns pat
tered every foot of the rugged dee until the wood
ed slopes of the rayne carpeted with copses and
bodies choked the gorge below.
Defeated in the ravine, the Germans extended the
fighting to their fanks division marching southwark
along the west bank of the Meuse from TalOu Heights
came under a severe fire and retreated
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-18
SITUATION DISCUSSED.
(By Robert ]. Bender.)

Omitted Press Staff CorrespOndent)
Washington, April lS.-It appeared
possible today that dispatch Of the lat
est-and perhaps the last-American
note to Germany with regard to submar-
inc activities would be delayed, follow
ing reading of the communication at
today's cabinet meeting.
President Wilson and Secretary Ian
sing in q final conference at 1000 a.
IN. today went over the final draft of
the new submarine note to Germany.
Berlin is expected to have the com
munication by Thursday of Friday. 1t
is believed the document will be for
warded today. Arrangements are being
made to publish it in America on Fri
day simultaneously with its publication
in German newspapers.
Indications pointed to hitch prob
ably in u minor matter, in the plans to
send the note to Berlin Immediately.
There are still some undetermined ele-
ments" in the submarine case, q high
official said No hgnr on them was to
be obtained Whether the delay was
due to the evidence ON hand or the
language in the note was in doubt 1t
is possible that final wording of the
document awaited the outcome of the
Lansing Bernstorff conference this af
ternoOn
1t was reported that Bernstorff hat
received fresh instructions. Ambassa
dor Gerard in Berlin has also reported
new details Of the feeling manifested
by the German press.
There was a strong belief, however
that the note would be on its way with.
in "a hours.
Through Senator Stone and other
administration leaders the nature of
Hthe note will be revealed to congress
today. Just how confidential the pre-.
sident 3 statements TO the leaders were
remains to be seen. 1t was not suppos.
ed that the cabinet would consider the
note again, as its substance was ap
proved at Fridays session.
The alleged abuse Of law and the
principles of humanity is a live issue
t4e administration claimed today, point
| ing to the submarine attack on the
Russian isteamer Imperator and the
woundiDg Of an American by shrapne
fire.
German Ambassador Won Bernstorft
and Secretary Lansing arranged a con
ference for p. m. today
The administration profound hopI
is TO avoid a break with Germany. Thl
note will leave a way for Germany Il
act 50. as 10 preclude the possibility o
a farther crisis.
President Wilson in the messag
lcites not only Of ships with America
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-18
Story Made In Juarez.

San Antonio, Texas, April ls.-The
American expedition is toeing the
scratch today ready for a new start in
the hunt for Francisco Villa. The Par
raj incident and the report that villa g
body had been found temporarily de-
layed the chase.
General Bell in FL Paso today re-
ported to General Funston his belief
that the entire story of Villas body
having been found was manufactured in
Juarez. In dispatches from chihuahua
City, American Consul Letcher declared
that advices from Cusihuirachic failed
to mention the finding of body.
Earlier adyices said that scattered
American detachments were gathering
at Satevo for resumption Of the hunt
on a scale conforming to the communi
cations.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-18
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This was the climax this afternoon of
day of uncertainties regarding the
presidents course in the submarine
controversy.
Joseph Tumulty, secretary to the pre-
sident went to the capitol this after
noon and conferred with Representative
Kitchin, majority leader in the house
and Senator Stone, chairman of Il
Foreign relations committee of the sen
ate.
Later Stone and Kitchen conferred
with Speaker Clark and asked for q
joint session at 100 O'Clock.
Kitchen later introduced in the house
resolution providing FOR such Joint
session and it was passed.
Following the passage of this reso
luton reports were rlre that President
Wilson's action might mean a sever
ance of diplomatic relations with Ger
many.
Secretary Tumulty confirmed reports
Of the joint session having been called
for tomorrow. The senate passed the
resolution.
Secretary of State Lansing announced
that the submarine note would be out
lined to congress before being sent tC
Berlin.