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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-18
SATURDAY, MARCH IS, 1916
THE GERMAN OFFENSIVE.

What means this winter drive at France and this German naval activ- ity? Probably terrific attempt to break down the force of the Allies resistance before they are able to make full use of months of prepara- tions for the 1916 campaign. This Is more probably the cause for 1t than is that other suggestion that 1t is Germany's last squirt. There has been nothing to indicate that Germany has by any means reached the point where exhaustion is in sight. She ended the old year strong and with her armies victorious both against Russia and in the Balkans. The great Russian army was defeat ed last year. Later Serbia was des- troyed, and the Allies were whipped off the Gallipolli Peninsula. Next in natural order was to engage the French and British in France and Belgium.
 The Germans know as well as any body else that the French and Brit tsh have been preparing for year for the final clash in the western theatre of war, though they probably did not expect the fighting to begin until the early summer. Germany struck first, perhaps thinking that the blow would not be expected. Another probable reason for the early attack was a de- sire to act before Russia could recoup from the drubbing that she received last year and before the eastern win ter should release it's grip on that country.
 The question that must be decided before long is whether or not the French and British have been caught nnprepared. If so it has not yet been disclosed, though the attack has con- tinued for 18 days.-Juneau Empire.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-18

Champ Clark of Missouri. Speaker of the lower House of Congress, feel ing it his turn to enliven a story-tell- ing party, said that a man-not in Missouri-found himself in such financial straits that he couldn't pay his debts. Creditor, who also needed the money, made 8 fearful appeal for at least partial settlement.
 "I'm very sorry," the delinquent dolefully informed him, "but F can not pay you anything this month."
 That's what you told me last month," complained the creditor. Well kept my word, didn't IF" St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-18
Lstter. and post.as s..mp..

Strange ideas some people have about postage" said the clerk who opens the mail. ::Yes: See this letter here with three one-cent stamps on it and stamped cent due2 That's case in point The writer of that letter thought that perhaps 1t weighed lit. tie over an ounce. little more than would go for 2 cents, and so he put on little more p0stage-1 cent more which he thought would cover it, when the fact is that 1t required an addl- tional two cent stamp. Of course you know that letter postage is not frac- tional, but that it goes in multiples of two. If letter weighs ever so little over un ounce it requires an additional two cent stamp. But not everybody seems to know this. and so we some times get letters like this one with q little more postage for a little more weight"-New York Sun
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-18
Church of Epiphany.

The Rev. Edward H. Molony, priest in charge.
 Services tomorrow. Second Sun day in Lent.
 11:OO a. m. Holy Communion and Sermon.
 12 noon, Sunday-school.
 7:3O D. m., Evening Prayer and Sermon
 AS MT. Molony returns to Seward on the Watson, communicants are earnestly requested to attend in the morning. He will also address the Sunday School children at noon.
 At the evening service there will be remembrance, "In Memorium, ,'' of the late George Blaine of Candle Creek. and Tom knoyes, well-known pioneers of Alaska.
 All welcome.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-18
ARIZONA AND STATEHOOD.

An opinion given by Preston c. West, solicitor for the attorney gen. sral of the United States, to the ef- feet that certain school legislation of the Alaska territorial legislature is void because it is in conflict with the laws of the United States, has led to to renewed demand in Alaska for statehood. Alaskans, remarks the Globe, Arizona, Record, find that they have a limited power" under territorial government to manage their own affairs. A people believing strongly in local self-government they are restive under the restraints of federal law and the uncertainties over
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-18
TRICKY AND A BUFFER.
The Spreading Adder Will Fool You #
 You Don't Know Him.

The Spreading Adder Will Fool You # You Don't Know Him.
 He's a sly creature. this snake When he's discovered and trapped he'll make such a hullabaloo about it. with his hissing and contortions. that if you're not wise to the fact that he's only bluffiDg you're sure to be fright ened. If you're acquainted with him. however. and refuse to run. he'll give one final twist and roll over on his back. just as though he had made up his mind to die and save you the tron- ble of killing him. But don't be fool rd. He's only playing possum. He's the spreading adder.
 His tricks have resulted in all sorts of wild stories about him. Many peo- pie believe he's poisonous. because he spreads his head out fiat and misses when he's disturbed. AS a matter of fact. he couldn't hurt yon if you pick ed him up by the head. He's only blufing. when he misses.
 Then there's another story about the spreading adder to the effect that he will bite himself and fall over dead. This belief comes from his habit of playing possum when he sees he's cor nered and can't escape.
 The spreading adder is about thirty inches long. reddish brown and blotched and spotted. He lives in dry woods and on sandy hillsides and eats toads and insects He's also called the blowing viper or the hognosed ad- er--Philadelphia North American
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-18
Definition of as, Ohm.

An ohm. as defined by the interna. tional congress on electrical units md standards. is the resistance offered to the passage of an electric current by q column of mercury of uniform cross section having a mass of 223.O24S grains and height Qf 4l.S503 inches at the temperature of melting fee.
 In the bureau of standards at Wash ington are four standard Ohms go per fectly made and kept that when tested recently their average deviation from their mean value was less than .OOO0l Ohm
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-18

Failure to register and vote estopf complaints against the management of public affairs. He who fails tc oil the machinery has no right tc squeal when it sQueaks.
 England is converting her distiller- es into 1nunition plants, and the dead, Iy bomb will. supplant rum. Not 9 bad change. There are many things worse than war. An England healthy and at war is better than an Eng land besotted, diseased and at peace
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-18
Jenkins Ear.

There was a war known as "the war of Jenkins ear." It came about in the following way: In the year 1731 an English merchant vessel was boarded by Spanish guardship. and the cap. tain. one Robert Jenkins. was most cruelty used. one of his ears being torn off In the scrimmage. Obtaining no re. dress by appealing to his government. he appeared before parliament in. 173S, when the convention of the Pardo was so excitedly; discussed that war fol. lowed. Jenkins story was verified by the admiralty records so recently as l999.-Exchange.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-18
Mus;o and Dancino.

It does not follow that fin order to write successful dance music person must be an expert danc.r, It is said that. though Johann Strauss and his family wrote dance music for three or four generations. not one of them could dance step.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-18

Alaskans must not permit politics to cause them to forget that all the elements are present to make 1916 the best year from a business stand point that Alaska has ever had, and they should do all in their power to make the most of the favorable con- ditiops
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-18
Congregational Church. .ey J. F. Dunstan, pastor.

Sunday services:
 11:OO, Devotional Service Ser mon. Hornets and Angels" Chil- dren's story, Playing Auto.'
 12:OO, Sunday School.
 7:3O, Evangelistic Service. Ad' dress, "A Fool There Was"
 Monday evening Bible Study circle Wedp esday evening, Choir prac' tice.
 Thursday afternoon, Ladies' Aid. Thursday at 7:30, Prayer meeting
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-18

After due consideration and . comparison of prices, one need not go to Mexico for bandits. Seattle is full of 'em.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-18

what they may and may not do thr' their local government. If they will take a look at what statehood ha' done for-or rather to-Arizona, tho Alaskans might not be so impatient
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-18
Man and Trouble,

Only two kinds Of people in the world. the man whose troubles are big ger than he and the mnn who is bigger than his troubles. .-- Milwaukee Journal
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-18
Musical.

When n person learns to pronounce Wagner as "Vogner' and Chopin as .'Sin-mng'' and cello as "rhellO' he feels that he thoroughly understands inc classics of music. Macon Newa
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-18

Having nothing else to do the Ger mans are amusing themselves with {; few whacks at the western front.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-18

Now instead of reading weather re- ports let us study the catalogs or spring fashions.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-20
TAKILMA

The ideal Fancy Work club met at
the home OF Mrs. Ed Savage Thurs
day afternoon. The time was spent
In fancy work and conversation. Re
freshments were served to the follow
Ing ladies'; Mesdames Mary vaien. O.
ID. Cameron. -.Chas, Johnson. John
breeding. Joe Smith. Ed Savage, J.
I. Logan. l.. D, corbctt. and Misses
auth York. 'Wilmot Savage and Her.
nice Gibbens.
Mrs. Bessie Tulk was a Takilma
visitor Friday.
Mrs. John Clemens and Mrs. ches-
ter Proebstel were visiting In Waldo
Thursday.
Mrs. Fred Hart and Miss Mamie
Turner, Of Kerby. called on Mrs. VIM.
Akcrs Thursday.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-20
EVANGELIST SPEAKS ON
ACCEPTANCE OF CHRIST

That the worlds greatest intellects
have accepted Christ and His teach
ings az the highest standard Of llv-
ing was shown by Mr.. Mathis at the
Tabernacle Sunday night. In q strong
appeal he spoke Of the rejection Of
the Saviour In the light OF the twen-
tieth century. and considered the
excuse for rejection greater during
Pilates time. The evangelist took
for his text, "And PLATE said unto
them. what shah I do with Jesus7
And they said unto him, let him be
cruclhed." THE greatest question
in the life OF anyone" stated the
speaker, "is that Of the acceptance or
rejection Of the Son Of God. The
rabble's cry for the freedom OF Bar
rabas. the known criminal. and for
the crucinxion Of Christ, the loving
friend Of all mankind, shows the alb
normal hatred OF Righteousness and
distrust OF truth. n only COM
munity could be stirred up In q re-
liglous way as II is 80 easily stirred
up in a political and business way,
II would mean more for the good Of
humanity than any other power on
earth"
A cornet trio by Messrs. vessey,
Dawklns and Williams was roundly
applauded. as was also the song by
Mr.. vessey entitled "A Perfect Day"
Tuesday night Mr.. Mathis will deliver
one Of his strongest messages. which
will be on "Amusements." No SER
vice tonight.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-20

COMING EVENTS

Nov. 27-Dec. 2, Monday to Saturday
Donation week for the Good
Samaritan hospital
Nov. rs, Tuesday-Cooked food,
candy and holiday gift sale. by the
women Of the Presbyterian church,
Nov 80. Thursday--Tha Thankssivins
day.
Nov. 80, Dec. and 2, Thursday, Fri
day and Indoor Carni-
val. Masonic Temple, by the ladies
Of the Eastern Star.
Dec. 6. Wednesday-Cooked food sale
and bazaar in st. Luke's Guild hall.
Dec. 3. Friday-Sale and supper by
ladies Of the Newman NJ. + church.
Dec. 12. Tuesday--Bazaar by ladies'
Of Baptist ehurch
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-20
MUCH INTEREST
IN CLUB LUNCHEON

) ne
The luncheon. served by the ladies
Of various church organizations. II
OF n high standard Of quality. but n
10 not the main feature OF tho hour
which the business and professional
men Of the city spend cvery Monday
noon at the Commercial club quar-.
ters. Following the luncheon there
10 a program OF short talks by dis-
tinguished visitors or by citizens Of
the town along the various lines OF
activity, Today the hour was cspe-
clally rich In entertainment, ad-
dresses being made by Messrs, Me-
Alllster. OF the Union Stockyards
company Of Portland. Plat OF South
Dakota. Evangelist Mathis, and Judge
Childs OF Crescent City.
Mr., McAllister impressed the value
OF more stock and better stock upon
his audience. stating that every
branch OF industry would profit with
the advancement OF the livestock In
terest, He noted a great improve
ment In the past few years In south
ern Oregon. where much attention
was now being turned TO higher
grade Of cattle. horses and swine, and
said that stock and the beet sugar
Industry woald 20 hand In hand,
Mr.. Plat. who Is here from South
Dakota visiting relatives, bespoke
his appreciation Of the wonderful
Rogue valley climate and his pleasure
at gathering around the board with
the business men OF Grants Pass.
Evangelist Mathis laid stress upon
the value OF cooperation and the
need of n united action In the uplift
OF communities Industrial. CONNER
cIal or moral condition.
Judge Childs. of Crescent City,
said that II there were any kickers
or knockers In Grants Pass. he had
not yet met them. He said that the
Commercial club was known for It's
excellent work, and that Crescent
City was especially appreciative OF
Its work for the railroad, the wagon
road to the coast and harbor develop
ment. He explained his special mis-
sion in southern Oregon at this time
as In the interest OF the harbor appro-
priation. $3.50. 900 having been as
good as promised. During the next
few weeks the Judge said that he
would prepare a memorial to con-
gress upon which he hoped to get
many thousands OF signatures. The
memorial would be In the form OF a
souvenir. with many views from the
territory coming under the influence
OF harbor development. and would
be intended 10 show to congressman
the need and the unanimity OF de-
mand over southern Oregon and
northern California that the appro-
priation for the harbor be made with
ont delay. The Judge completed his
most entertaining talk with recital
OF Kipling's "If." which was Inn
mensely appreciated.
Announcement was made that II.
r. Gale would report at the next
Monday luncheon upon the shipments
Of pears from this district during the
past season.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-20

R. +. Bebb, Of Central Point. is
spending the day In the city.
| L. J. Stack left today for Mon
mouth, and will later 80 to Portland,
| Mazda lamps at Rogue River Hard
ware, Ss4tf
Ellsworth Tubbs. formerly OF this
city. now of Yreka. Cal. is in the city.
Watch the Sugar Bowl for Xmas
candy. s0stf
s. F, Baccus. of Kerby. spent Sun
day and Monday in the city on busi-
ness.
s1.00 buys Durham Domino razor
and six blades at Cramer Bros. 914
Mrs. Frank Thompson came in
from Merlin this morning to spend
the day.
| Flannelette gowns. 75c. sl.o0 and
$1.ss. Quality can not be beat. Mrs.
E. Rehkopf s0ltf
l. T. Bebb, who spent week In
Grants Pass. left this afternoon for
Central Point.
Mrs. o, p. Harvey came down from
Glendale to spend few days on
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Tethesow went
to Medford this afternoon to visit
for few days.
Free-for 10 days---new model
aluminium handle pairing knife with
each Lisk roaster at Cramer Bros. IA
Mrs. l.. L. Beveridge. OF Hugo.
spent several days with A. N. Par
sons and family. returning to Hugo
Sunday morning,
Sole leather at Rogue River Hard
ware. Ss4tf
r. Mrs. Josephine Pease. OF Oakland,
Cal. who spent the past two weeks
with Mrs. E. Daniels and other rela-
tives. left this morning for klamath
Falls to visit.
The Sugar BOW. sos G st. sO3tf
Claud c. Thompson arrived here
this morning from Marshfield to
spend a few days with his parents.
County Agent and Mrs. G. d. Thomp-
SON.
You will enjoy the picture show
much better II You take some candy
with you from the Sugar Bowl. 903tf
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Wheeler and
daughter, Miss Eva Wheeler. and
grandson. Frank Broadly. arrived this
afternoon from Fairbury. Neb.. to
visit Mr.. and Mrs. Wheeler's daugh-
ter. Mrs. ]. L. Green.
J. R. and Henry Henderson, Of
Dawson, Y. T.. spent few days In
the city, and left this afternoon for
Marysville. Cal.
r. e. Talbot, C. e. Gilkison. Wal
ter Moore. and Harry Mills left Sat
urday for the Greenback mine. where
they will be employed.
Miss Gladys Conklin left Sunday
morning. returning to her studies at
the University OF Oregon. Mr.. Conk-
lin and children expect to leave soon
for Eugene to remain.
Young man, your sweetheart will
appreciate box Of fresh candy from
the Sugar Bowl. 03tf
w. H. Osborne. formerly an en-
ploye at the Southern Pacific round
house. leaving here about six months
ago for Portland, was a passenger
this morning en- route to Florida.
where he will be engaged in railroad
mechanical work.
A nice assortment OF ladies' wool
underwear. Mrs. e. Rehkopf. s01tf
Mrs. Eugene Breeze. who with her
husband has been in the city since
the first construction work on the
sugar factory, left this morning for
Hood River. to visit relatives. She
will be Joined later by Mr.. Breeze
and will 90 to North Yakima after
Thanksgiving.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-20

HELP WANTED MALE--First-elass.
open shop iron foundry holders.
both floor and bench; core makers;
all-round machlnlsts. wood pattern
makers, machinery blacksmiths,
and boiler makers to register with
us for employment. First-class
wages to arst-class men. Eight
hours per day after December 1.
No fees charged. Apply AZ Ore
gon building. Fifth and Oak
streets. Portland. Ore. s07
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-20
HUGHES COILS AND MAKES
I NO COMMENT ON ELECTION

Laurel in the Pines, Lakewood,
N. j., Nov. 20.--Governor Hughes
golfed today--still Withholding any
comment on the election returns.
National Republican Chairman Will
cox, who was here comforting with
the republican nominee Saturday, left
Tor New York-also without state
ment.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-20
McADOO THANKS CALIFORNIA
FOR WILSON PLURALITY

Los Angeles. Nov. 20.--Secretary
OF the Treasury VIM. B. McAdoo,
who arrived here early this morning,
and hurriedly departed for San Fran
cisco by automobile, thanked Cali
fornia on behalf OF President Wilson
for It's plurality.
The secretary is accompanied by
Mrs. McAdoo.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-20

Rome, Nov. 20.-ADispatches from
Zurich assert that the Austrian en-
peror's condition Is worse and that he
has asked for the papai benediction.
Arrival Of German specialists Is Gag
erly awaited.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-20
INDIANAPOLIS STREET.
CAR Employees TO srUuKt:

Indianapolis. Nov, so.--gindiana-
polls street ear employees in n secret
ballot voted sss TO three to strike u,
II o'clock tonight. The vote was
taken Saturday and announced late
tits afternoon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-20

Specialists in sociology have
pronounced sSThe Great Prob
lem" to be the greatest lesson
over drawn from the nation
wide movement for prison rc-
forms. Violet Mersereau plays
the role Of a girl stepped in
crime, born and reared In the
s0dden atmosphere Of the sluIns
to grow up, very naturally,
= pickpocket. Bluebfrtl Photo
plays have arranged An attrac-
tive entertainment In the film-
story to be pictured at the Joy
Theater on Sunday and Monday,
and the great moral lesson con-
yeyed by the caihers-drama will
provide good amusement while
driving home the theories Of
advanced criminol0gists. ''The
Great Problem is \ ph0tOplay
in . class by itself.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-20
WAS KILLED
BY vIIILISTA BANDITS

Ell Paso. Nov 20.--Henry Clark. a
Scotchman. was the foreigner killed
at Jiminez by villista bandits, adyices
today to mining men here stated.
Clark had lived In Mexico for many
years, was married to a Mexican lady
and had u family In Jinlinex.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-20
AMBASSADORS OF CENTRAL
POWERS MUST LEAVE ATHENS

London. Nov. 20.--An Athens dis
patch today asserts German. AUS
trian. Bulgarian and Turkish ambas-
sadors In the Greek capital have been
told by the allies that they must leave
the country by Wednesday.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-20

l60-ACRE ranch for rent. near
Grants Pass on Pacific highway.
Matt Knlesch, Il. +. d. .. Grants
Pass. Oil
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-20
NO CHANGE ALONG
sOMME BATTLE FRONT

London, Nov General Hais
reported no change in the situation
along the somme battle front -tod~y.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-20

WANTED--By married man, expert.
enced, work as truck driver or
auto repairing. Phone 3is-R. 907
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-20

FOR SALE CHEAP---Two cows. one
four-year-old and the other three
year-old. Also one yearling steer.
6es them at sos North Tenth
street. 907
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-20

PIPE FOR SAI.E---Eight hundred
feet slx-inch 1s-guage hydraulic
pipe. Located at Savage ranch.
near Savage rapids. Matt Kulcsch.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-20

Mining bIsrk- At u. ceurt.t ofrra
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-20

,Englewood Dairy
The best milk. cream and Ice cream,
Phone 222. Il
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-20

"a. Y, bhnhARO faSSe& AWAY
A. U. Barnard. = retired business
man OF this city. died at his residence
this forenoon. Arrangements for the
funeral have not yet been made.
High school Team Wins
The Grants Pass high school foot
ball team won victory upon the
gridiron at Roseburg last Saturday
when the Douglas. county team was
defeated by score of IL to .. The
game was closely contested. though
the Grants Passites proved their
mettle In critical periods.
Roses Confectioncry-
Closed two days. We win be closed
Monday and Tuesday TO install our
new up-to-date sanitary fountain, s06
Chas. Etnier Missing
Charles Stacey Etnier. 81 years OF
age. former stock raiser Of Grants
Pass. but recently resident OF Port
land. has disappeared and every ef-
fort Is being made to learn his where
abouts by his son. Clifford Etnier. OF
San Francisco. II Is feared that he
may have met with foul play. Mr..
Etnler sold his stock at Grants Pass
the first OF the year and came to Port
lapd. according to his son. He stay
ed for a time at the Y. NJ. CA. and
was employed by Olds. Workman 4
King. He has an account at the
Northwestern bank and has not
drawn on II since August 10. draw
ing 500 at that time. Mr.. Etnier
is described as six feet one inch tail.
weight 1s5 pounds. and very gray
hair.-Portland 0regonian.
Dairy
The best milk. cream and Ice cream.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-20

Job work at the Courier.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-20
NEW TOnay

classified AID RATES. S.--?s
words. two issues. 2Sc: ok Issues.
soc; one month. $3.50, whom paid ln
advance. When not paid In advance.
80 per line per issus.)
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-20

Roses Confectioncry-
Closed two days. We win be closed
Monday and Tuesday TO install our
new up-to-date sanitary fountain. SOC