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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-18

FOR SALE--Six-room plastered
house, close In. lot 100x10O. good
shade. Address No. 24i3, care
Courier. 657tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-18
Classified Advertising


40 ACREs-4h miles from Grants
Pass. no Improvements. for sale
at $40 per acre. Under ditch sur
yey. Address No. 2415, care
Courier. 657tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-18

DIR. F. d. STRICKER- Diseases Of
children and general practice. Tele-
phone 174-J. Once: Masonic build
ing. Il.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-18
PHYSICIANS

). LoUGHRIDGE. ". D., Physician
and surgeon. City or country calls
attended day or night. Res.
phone 500; office phone 1S2
Sixth and H. Tufts Building.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-18

FOR SALE-.-26 acres bottom land
near Grants Pass. all under fine
irrigation system. Inquire 2501I
Courier. 694
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-18

MORE BERKsHIREs were exhibited
at the Panama-Pacific exposition
than all other breeds OF swine put
together. Get start in the most
popular breed. +. r. Steel. VII
mona ranch. r. 1, Grants Pass.
Ore. ssItf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-18

J. p. TRUAx. M. D.. Physician and
Surgeon. Phones: ONCE. s25;
residence. 324. Calls answered
at all hours. Country calls at
tended to. Lundeburg Bldg.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
MUNICIPAL KITCHENS
STARTED IN BERLIN

Berlin. July 1S.-The first serious
step toward the solution of the prob
lem of feeding the masses in Berlin
by means of municipal kitchens and
eating houses was taken to-day with
the opening of an institution combin-
ing these features in the great mar
ket hall in the east side of the city
where the population is composed
mainly of workinGmen.
About 1000 persons will be fed daily
this week and after that 10000 the
food consisting of meat and vegetable
stew and greats. cooked in gigantic
kettles The city ward, where the
market hall is situated. is divided into
seven districts. each of which has Its
own distributing place. to which the
cooked food IL taken from the central
station by automobile in cans provid-
ed with asbestos sides and covers, in
order to retain the heat
The central institutions and each of
the seven stations distribute to per-
sons who desire to take food to their
homes. All the places are also equip
ped to feed such persons as desire to
eat there. The majority, however.
seem to prefer to take the food home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
VILLA AGENTS BUY
MUNITIONS IN L. S.
Report That Great Quantities Are Be
Ing Struggled across the border.

FL Paso. Texas. July 1S.-Villa or
his agents are again buying great
quantities Of ammunition on the
American side of the line and having
it struggled across the Rio Grande in
the vicinity OF Ojinaga. east of FL
Paso, where 1t IS easily carried to the
Santa Rosalia district. according to re-
ports here to-day. This became known
when the government agents started
to search for shipment of 1,500. 900
5000 Mauser cartridges, which We're
bought here recently by an ammuni-
ton broker presumably for indivd-
uals, but which was shipped east
from FL Paso in a box-car labelled
mining machinery" 1t is believed
here' the cartridges were intended for
Nillstas.
The information was first obtained
from n railroad conductor who report
ed, upon his arrival here, that an UNI
usual shipment of ammunition had
been received here and had been re-
billed with no consignee given on the
bill of ladinG. This attracted the at
tention of government agents and an
investigation was started. 1t is said
here that a former agent of villa in
New York is behind the newest move
ment to get ammunition to the bandit
leaders men.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
GREAT OFFENSIVE
IN JOFFRE'S PLAN
Is Now Seen Only In the Opening

Paris, July 1S.-The recent fighting
on the French front in the Somme
sector is only the opening phase of a
plan elaborated by General JOffre, ac-
cording to review of the military
situation published in the Temps
The paper says that all the results
expected have been accomplished. and
that further success is assured.
Everybody will realize" says the
Temps "the danger of making known
In the newspapers the plan which is
being executed by General Joffre. 1t
must be understood that the opera
tions cannot be carried out in rigid
and invariable form. Napoleon him
self never entertained such ideas. His
plans were dominated by one chief
purpose, and were in state of con-
tinuous evolution. He modified them
after observing the movement of the
enemy.
"Our operations have begun. and be-
gun WELL and it is unnecessary to seek
to foretell what will follow. On the
immense front where the French are
in contact with the enemy develop
mcnts will be evolutionary Without
putting aside his main purpose the
French commander may modify his
first intentions"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
GOVERNOR GATES
CANDIDATE FOR
j. S. SENAT0RSH|P
Issues His Formal Announce
ment in Response to "Num-
erOus Requests" Re-
ceived.

St. Adams, July 17.-Governor Charles
w. Gates Of Franklin to-day announced
his candidacy for the Office of United
States senator in the following state
ment:
Numerous requests have come to me
during the last few months, and espe-
cialy during the last two weeks that /
become a candidate for the Office of Uni
ted States senator.
Until recently | have not been inclined
to treat these requests seriously. but
having become satisfied that they repre-
sent the honest wish of a considerable
number of voters in different parts Of the
state have, after careful consideration
decided to allow my name to appear on
the ballot at the coming primary cleo
ton as republican candidate for United
States senator.
II shall appreciate the support Of all
those who have confidence in my integ
rity of purpose. and who feel that I, II
nominated and elected. would credtably
represent Vermont in the United States
Senate"
The above statement is interesting in
view Of recent declaration Of the friends
of eX-Gov. f. G. Smith who announced
that if Governor Gates entered the field,
Ex-Governor Smith would be advanced by
them as a candidate for the senatorship.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
FRANKS OF LIGHTNING
Wandcrs through Home of Charles
MOrrisey in Waterbury without
Injury to Occupants.

Waterbury, July 17.-LightinC played at
haphazard through the house of Charles
Morrisey on Perry Hill late last night
hut while much damage was done no fire
was started The severe storm broke
over this vicinity between eleven and
twelve o'clock. A bolt penetrated the roof
entering the east room of the second
floor, tearing lathes and plaster, pieces
being scattered under the bed occupied by
members of the family. The window cas-
ing in the room was ripped. three panes
of glass, 1iXS broken into fragments
Another pane was thrown a considerable
distance without breaking. This window
was hut about four feet from the bed
Passing through the floor to the story
below, laths and plaster We're scattered,
pictures and a looking glass broken, the
wire cords which held them being burned
Furniture was overturned less than two
feet from the bed occupied by Mr. Nor
risey's brother. large elm tree near
the house was badly damaged In its
wandering through the house none of the
occupants was injured The damage is
estimated at 5000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
S392,00O AWARDED
IN WILHELMINA CASE
Represents N;-luc of Cargo in tmcri-
can ship, seized by British.

London, July 1S.--Niscount Mersey,
arbitrator in the case of tho cargo Of
the American steamship Wilhclmina,
which was seized and placed in the
prize court on February II, 1915. has
awarded E1S.i00 Approximately s392,-
000) to the w. l.. Green Commission
company of st. Louis, owners of the
cargo. This virtually covers the entire
amount claimed from the British gov
eminent by the Green company, which
asked for fS6.1G1. while the British
government offered only E33.142, and
IL shillinGs as compensation. Interest
at the rate of five per cent also will
be paid from Scptcmber 49, 1915. to the
date of payment of the award.
The British government already has
advanced 200 ts1O6.OOO) on account
The cargo consisted Of foodstuffs des-
tinued to Hamburg by her consignors.
When the seizure occurred it was de-
cided to make the cargo test case as
to the rights of Great Britain to stop
foodstuffs proceeding to Germany. but
the issue of the order in council Of
March II, 1915, made the question an
academic one. and the case was set
tied by the government taking upon
itself to compensate the claimants by
paying for the cargo.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
COURT BUSINESSES
EASEMENTS APPEAL

London, July 1S.-The appeal Of Sir
Roger Easement against his sentence
of execution for high treason for
his activities in the Dublin revolt was
dismissed to-day by the court of GRIM
inal appeals.
For day and a half. Alexander
Sullivan, Sir Rogers counsel. argued
before the court, quoting many au-
thorities in favor of his contention
that tho offense of treason depended
upon whether the accused dwelt under
the protection of the King and that
the crime could not be committed
without realm.
AS soon as Mr.. Sullivan had conclud-
ed his arguments the court retired to
consider whether the attorneys for the
crown would he called on to reply. 1t
soon decided to the contrary, which
indicated that the appeal had gone
against Sir Roger, who was present
during the argument and when judy
ment was given.
y further appeal to the House Of
Lords is possible only if the attorney
general gives a certificate that the
decision of the court of criminal app
peal involves a point Of law so excep-
tionally important that it is desirable
in the public interests that still
higher court should deal with it. This
has been done only twice since the
court of criminal appeal was estab-
lished. eight years ago.
The chief justice in delivering the
Judgment expressed the indie btedness
Of the court to Mr.. Sullivan for his
well considered arguments, of the best
tradition of the Kings court, but de-
clared that they had been answered
by the attorneys of the crown at the
first trial.
Attorney Michael Doyle of Philadel-
phia. counsel for Sir Roger, expressed
the opinion to-day that powerful i'm
fluences were working for a reprieve.
and there were strong hopes of one
being granted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
THE GUIANA INDIANS
Interesting Facts Concerning the Life
of These Natives

Washington. d. C.--In recent report
Of the bureau of American ethnoogy, DR.
Walter +. Roth. who has long been a
resident of British Guiana and a stu
dent of its aborgines, writes of the re-
ligious and NEUROLOGICAL beliefs of the
Guiana Indians of northern South Amor
lea and the adjacent isles. He makes
public some startling facts concerning
many practices of these Indians. partiC-
ularly as to the eating of the flesh of
deceased persons by way of a funeral
ceremony and as means of adding to
their own spiritual prowess and earthly
virtues.
This practice mentioned by the author
consists of the eating OF part Of the
corpse. or the drinking of a preparation
made from it, or the bones, which was
believed by the natives to endow them
with the immortal spirits and virtues
OF the deceased, as well as to strengthen
their own courage and contempt for
death Another custom practiced was
the disinterment of bodies and the dis
tribution of their bones for use in witch
craft, prophecy, or preservation In the
form Of a memorial
Like most Indians, the natives of Guiana
had no idea Of a supreme being of their
own, but adapted terms to express the
same, within modern times. The au-
thor discusses tribal heroes. cults, crea-
ton. spirits. dreams, natural history,
omens. charms, talismans. animism. or
the doctrine of souls and other spiritual
beings, and folk-taes.
1t Is the belief of the Guiana Indians
that man was either brought here from
cloud land, the skies, or the land be
yond, or was created here from animals,
such as iaguars and snakes. or from
plants and rocks. on the other hand.
n cycle seemed to exist, for certain
plants and animals were believed to
spring from human beings or their spir-
its. The human body had many asso-
ciated spirits. and was originally con-
sidered immortal, being renovated by a
mythical changing of the skin. based
on the belief that creatures undergoing
what Is scientifically termed ecdysis
the act OF melting or shedding the outer
cutcular layer. lived forever. Amalva-
ca, the great hero of the Tamanacs and
CARDS. known over region of more
than five thousand Spanish square
leagues. or 1900 square miles, and cher
ished as a founder and teacher rather
than the Great Spirit, is said to have
told them on his departure that they
would change their skins and remain
young like snakes. but one douhting old
woman exclaimed "Oh," which annoyed
Amalivaca so much that he told her she
| would die. Later however, II Is re-
ported that these natives lost their abil-
| ity to change their skins and enjoy ever
| lasting life, on account of the bad con-
dition into which they had fallen, this
| accomplishment being bestowed on those
| creatures which now cast their skins
The spirits of the bush. which may have
emanated from human corpses. or those
a. animals and birds, or even sprung In
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20

to being spontaneously, have strange
powers attributed to them by the In
dams; they are able to change into ami
and are said to be abnormally large, yet
they shrink from exposure. They are
very shrewd, being able to bring to life,
or perform other kndnesses, and AL
though they generally prefer mischief, It
Is often the natives own fault, besides
which they cause all accidents and mis-
haps of daily life.
These bush spirits are said to be ex-
cellent hunters, fond of tobacco and
of human flesh, especially that Of wom-
en- and small children. With all their
remarkable powers and abilities, they
are, nevertheless. very sensitive and can
not endure being mimicked or chaffed.
1t Is believed best by the natives to
leave these bush spirits strictly to them
selves, as they bring only harm in the
long run, but If circumstances force
one into their presence certain dances
accompanied by music may be rendered
or formulas recited. which drive them
away. The natives prefer, however
never to travel singly, fearing an en-.
counter with evil spirits Besides the
bush spirits there are many others, in
| GLIDING the spirits of the mountain, wa.
ter. and sky, and in connection witt
each. tho author quotes remarkable vivic
and interesting stories and legends. MANY
of which are still believed by the native.
of this section of northern South Ameri
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
FARMLAND ARRESTED.
Suspected OF Theft of Ring and Money
but Later Released.

Brandon July IA man by tho name
of Haggarty, who claims South Boston
as his home, and who has been In the
employ Of Sherwin French on his farm
south of the village for few weeks, was
arrested by Officer Sisco this morning
on suspicion Of having stolen a diamond
ring and Sc in money from Mr.. French
house. The man had given up his posi-
ton Saturday evening, but was about
the farm all day Sunday, the family
being away until evening. When they
returned, the ring, which was Mr..
French's sisters. and the money. which
had been placed In a chatting dish. were
missing. The farm hand denied the theft,
and as nothing could be found about
him to show that he had taken the
articles he was released from custody.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20

alkali dust making sleeping uncom-
and just prime for sleeping.
Chaplain Thomas has started n
series of entertainments for the men,
the Collins truck being used a ros-
trum and n small organ furnishing in
strumental music. The first of these
gatherings was held last Wednesday
evening at the head of Company c
street. The chaplain read a few pop
ular poems from Kipling. after which
there was singing. These meetings bid
fair to become very popular as every
one sang and applauded heartily.
Troop trains continue to roll in
daily. the last arrivals being from
Maryland and composed of the Fourth
infantry. 1t is safe to say that there
are from 1900 to $1,000 men now
encamped in this vicinity, and it is to
be doubted If the Mexicans across the
river have any more than 5000 at the
most. They have recently changed
their camp. moving back from the Ric
Grande some 10 miles.
The men are rapidly becoming ac-
clmated and there Is very little sick
ness, there being but one case of a
serious nature which was promptly
and effectively cared for The doctors
hospital corps seem determined t.
scare off all illness by frequent innocu.
! lations, as a result of which there ar,
many sore arms in camp.
w. y. LEUTZE.
Company c.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
INVENTS SUBTERRANEAN
WIRELESS TELEPHONE
Human Voice May he Transmitted I'M
der Ground. II Is Claimed.

San Francisco, July 1T.-Dr. S. Bar
ringer Cox announced here to-day that
he had perfected subt"rrancan wire
less telephone and that incidentally he
had discovered n new law Of physics
that electrical energy can be trans
mitted over a single conductor.
For the last five months DR. Cox has
been working at Los Olives. Cal. with
the United States forest service in an
effort to perfect system of wircle SIS
signals for forest fires. 1t was while
so engaged, he said. that he discov-
cred the possibilities of Transmitting
the human voice through the ground
He will leave in a few days for
Washington.
The equipment consists of an or
binary telephone transmtter connect
ed with a battery and a special in
strument-Dr. Cox's secret--with a
ground wire. At the receiving station
five or so miles away, is similar
equipment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
TO PREVENT SPREAD
OF POLIOMYELITIS
All Persons Leaving New York NIusl
Present Bills of Health

New York. July 1s-To prevent tho
epidemic of infantile paralysis here from
spreading to other parts of the coun-
try, all persons leaving New York city
for other States will be required to
furnish certificates setting forth that ths
premises in which they live or have lived
are not and have not been affected by
the disease, II was announced here to-
night by DIR. Charles Il. Banks. senior
surgeon of the United States public
health service. Five physicians in add.
ton to those already here now are on
their way here, it was said. To aid the
federal health officials in their efforts
to safeguard the lives of residents Of
other States,
DIR. Banks asserted that government
physicians would be stationed at all
railroad stations to enforce the regu-
lations.
Persons leaving the State by automo-
bile, otherwise than by rail also must
obtain certificates from the United
states public health bureau. The new
rules will become effective at once.
Health certificates are being issued
by the department of health to all
children going out of the city, when 10
is found they do not live in an infect-
ed house and are free from SYMPHONIC
of all contagious diseases
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
SCOTCH PROHIBITION
is IMPRACTICAL
So the Liquor Control Board of GIas.
cow Decides.

Glasgow. July 1S.--Prohibition In
Scotland is impractical. in the opinion
of the liquor control board. The board
stated this in substance to a deputation
representing many thousands OF
women who signed a petition urging
the adoption of prohibition for the
period of the war.
Lord D'Abernon. chairman of the
board. said it was not possible to con.
slider prohibition except as applied tc
large self-cOntaned areas. Otherwise
the difficulties of control in regard to
importation were insuperable. Lord
D'Abernon said the experience in the
colonies and in the United States show.
ed that no measure of prohibition
could succeed unless applied with the
cordial consent of large majority -
the people affected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
VERMONT BOYS IN
TEXAS NOT AVERSE
TO LIFE IN CAMP
Cots, Shower Baths and Elec.
trio Lights Make Up for
Horned TOads, Lizards
and Clay Mud.
Eagle Pass, Texas, July 10, 1916,

Eagle Pass Texas. July 10, 1916.
Saturday evening the regiment was
served with real Mexican rain. For
over an hour great quantities fell. ac-
companied by high winds, and the
sloping camp site became a torrent
river bed. The water poured over the
floors of the tents, despite bitches.
The officers row is on the lower side
of the site and some of them suffered
worst. However. no harm was done
and men agreed that rain was prefer
able to dust.
The 900 cots requistoned are ex-
pccted to-day and the men will then
be much more comfortable. Texas
clay is not n very soft bed. One of
the local papers was impressed that
even Lieut.. Colonel Thomas had been
sleeping on the ground
There are now three Maryland regi-
ments at this point, besides two from
Kansas and some other units. The
First Vermont is the only one thus far
honored by sharing outpost duty with
the regulars Everything is now
quiet across the border here
An investigation as to the number
of mon here, who have left dependent
families in Vermont, shows that the
proportion of married men is quite
large and there are also mothers in
Vermont who are left without their
principal support There is great
difference in companies in this respect.
In some the home pay of almost all
is continued in part. while in others
hardly a man receives anything for
his family at home.
Chaplain Thomas conducted service
last evening, using the order for Yer
mont Sunday prepared by the Greater
Vermont association. The men Joined
heartily in the service and the chap
lain gave an address on the military
record of Vermont and the RESPONSE
bility Of the regiment to keep it up.
General Greene, commanding troops
at this point, visited headquarters yes
terday and Complimented Colonel
Reeves on the appearance Of the camp
and the discipline shown by the men.
No rev cascs of illness have de-
veloped since Private Vance Rich of
Company f was operated on for APP
pendicitis. He is recovering rapidly.
The sanitary provisions of the camp
are very thorough.
The weather has been a little cooler
since the rains and the men are also
bearing the heat better.
Lieutenant Steele found a centipede
about his quarters yesterday and ex-
hibited him, tied TO string. about the
camp. Lizards and horned toads are
abundant. but they are harmless.
There are fewer flies than in Vermont
and no mosquitoes.
Drill has been light the past few days,
but the plan is for more hours of work
from now on.
| Goggles from home are beginning to
arrive and are much appreciated.
JOHN NJ. THOMAS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
SERBIAN COLONEL
PLACED UNDER ARREST
Documents on Him Prove He Was Con-
cerned in Archduke Fcrdinand's
Murder,

Amsterdam, July Is, via London. July
10, 400 a m.-The Cologne Gazette's VI
emma correspondent SAYS that Colonel Ra-
dovitsh has been arrested at the
Serbian camp near SalZhurg be-
cause it was claimed that doc
uments found in the Serbian state ar
chives proved he was an accessory in tho
assassination in June. 1914, at Sarayevo
of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir pre-
sumptive TO the Austrian throne and his
wife, the Princess Hohenherg. The kill
ing OF the archduke and the princess had
a direct bearing on the outbreak of the
present war in Europe.
The Cologne Gazette says Colonel RADIO
vitsch has been lodged in the military
prison at Salzhurg to await trial before
military tribunal