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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-21
IMPROVE THE U S.
| AVIATION SERVICE
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kDg Ouitcu IACSo A<SoSSo WAASst
washington, Feb. Enlarge
|ment and Improvement of the army
aviation service, bringing 1t up to
European standards, will be recon-
mended to congress soon. Individual
members OF that body are convinced
that the country has done too little
with aeronautics, and the improve
ment will be sought regardless Of the
outcome of Senator Robinson's
charges against the San Diego avia-
Ition school.
I'VE once led in aeronautics and
we might have been ahead Of all other
nations in military flying" said one
congressman today. But we let our
advantage slip until we--well. we
have perhaps as efficient a corps as
Serbia had"
The army aero service has never
been given more than $250,000 or
$S00,000 yearly, while army men
claim that four to ten times that
amount Is needed.
Az q result Of the determination to
build up the aviation service. 1t Is
probable that cavalry will receive less
attention. because experts believe that
aircraft have largely superseded cav
airy as scouts.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-21

Portland. Feb. 81. - Chased
through the crowded streets OF China
town by four highbinders, an aged
member Oft Bow Leong tong was
probably fatally shot at 2 o'clock
this afternoon,
The four Chinese, believed to be
members OF the Hop Sing tong, sud
denly assailed the aged Chinese near
Sixth and Everett streets. The Bow
Leong drew his own weapon. but
when he saw how many were after
him. he fed.
The four pursued him madly, two
OF them firing at close range. Nearly
a block they ran before the aged
Chinaman dropped with q bullet In
his abdomen. One OF the highbinders
described as a tall, lean Chinese
leaned over the PROSTATE Bow Leonl
and deliberately emptied his revol
YER into his writhing body.
Two OF the gunmen then dashed
up q stairway leading into the Hol
Sing headquarters. Police we're ho
upon their heels, for the firing hat
continued long enough to attract
sergeant and two officers.
The swinging doors OF the Hol
Sing club rooms had scarcely CLOSED
behind the gunmen when the polic'
burst through. Inside all was ser
enc There were no highbindors
They had disappeared as completel'
as II though they had gone up y
smoEe'
Dr. w. A. Mathews, . witness y
the shooting, declared the tall, leal
gunman leaned over his prostrat
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-21
DEADl0CK0N
SUBMARINE
WARFARE
Point Reached in Controversy
Between The U. 5. and
Germany Where Neither Will
Yield Further Is Belief

Washington. Feb. 2i.--A deadlock
between Germany and America on
tho question OF submarine warfare
appeared today. Administration
circles believed that the issue over
tho Teutonic decree for unwarncd at-
tacks on armed enemy merchant ships
win be outlined clearly this week.
State department officials privately
admitted that an impasse will be
reached II advices from United
Press stan Correspondent Alderman.
giving advance indications OF Ger
many's probable attitude. are borne
out. These adylccs were that Ger
many had said her last word In the
Lusitania case and did not care to be
too closely questioned as to how she
planned 10 carry out her armed mer-
chairman decree.
Authorities made no attempt TO
disguise the gravity OF the situation.
but they said q crisis would not be
reached for several days, at least not
until formal notes between Germany
and the United States outline the
positions OF these countries toward
arming vessels,
Senators Stone and Williams and
several republicans planned to dis
cuss the decree In the senate. The
indications were that Berlin viii see
congress vigorously back OF the adj
ministration's opposition to the de-
cree.
oficiais thought II would be sever
al days before Ambassador Won Berns-
tori could receive Germany's reply
to Ambassador Gerard's informal
outline OF the American opposition
to the decree,
While there ls little outward In
dication tat relations between Secre-
tary Lansing and Bernstorfr are
strained. their next meeting Is ex-
pected to develop frank, II not sharp,
discussion OF Lansing's irritation over
the embassy's improper propaganda"
In the matter OF recent negotiations
oflcials declared today that Ger
many had Jumped TO improper con-
clusions from the American note ia
the allies. suggesting disarmament oi
merchant vessels. II was pointed out
that the United States could only act
II the allies agreed TO disarm In be-
half OF humanity and to save lives,
despite the fact that this government
was Inclined TO favor the German view
that vessels ought not to be armed.
Germany apparently took the sug-
gestion to the allies as an American
acceptance OF the idea that merchant
men had no right to carry armament
Some authorities criticize German,
for provoking new dispute while
America was trying to arrange with
the allies for amendment Of the gen
eral sea warfare code.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-21
TWO BILLION DOLLARS.
. FOR ENGLAND'S WAR.

London, Feb. 21.-Premier AS
,quith today introduced In the house
of commons a request for Q new war
credit OF e42o 900, ,OOO--sllghtly more
than $4,000, 900, 900.
This makes England's total war ex-
penditures about $3.50 900, 900.
According to unofficial estimates
tho belllgerents have spent about
$4,000, 100000 since the beginning
OF the war Nl
II is believed Germany has spent
\ $500, 100000 and France s7,5OO,-
100000. Russia and Austria have
discouraged estimating expenditures,
$50 their amounts are doubtful.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-21
CLAIMS RUSSIA AND
JAPAN WANT PEACE
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San Francisco, Feb. 21.-That
Russia and Japan apparently want
separate peace and intend to join
with Germany after the war to divide
generous slice OF Chinese territory.
was the report Newell Martin, an In
ternational lawyer Of New York. and
r. G. Mcdonnell. Manila journalist.
brought here ON the japanese liner
Chiyo Maru today.
They said far-eastern diplomats
think Russia and Japan are preparing
to arrange separate peace with
Germany, while England and Japan
are reported to be In acute disagree
ment over Japan's movements In
China.
Japanese and European agents are
thought to be fostering the present
Chinese revolution in order to give
Russia, Germany and Japan an ex-
Icuse for interference after the war.
the travellers said.
Reports Of England's anger over
the gradual loss OF control in the
Chinese situation are reflected, they
say, In bitter Japanese press COM
ments against the English attitude.
Martins father. w. A. T. Martin,
has been many years in China, and Is
in close touch with government
officials. n
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-21
PORTLAND TONG WAR
PUTS CHINKs IN JAIL


Portland. Feb. 21-Five more
Chinese. alleged gunmen. were in the
city pail today as result OF police
activity to suppress the tong war.
Two armed Chinese we're arrested
on the street last night. Shortly
afterwards three suspicious looking
orientals arrived from Seattle and
were Immediately thrown In jail.
Certain OF legal difficulties. the
Bow Leong tong has employed one
Of the best legal firms in the city
The Hoy Sings keep lawyer hired all
the time.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-21
JESS WILLARD BEGINS
TRAINING FOR FISTIC BOUT

Chicago, Feb. 21---Jess Willard's
cold has improved so much that he
was able to resume light training
today. Ho is doing practically oil
OF his work indoors, however, and is
not venturing forth much or taking
chances with his cold.
Reports which were circulated here
Sunday that willard had taken q
sudden turn for the worse, were rldi-
culed by Tom Jones, his manager
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-21
H|CHB|NDERS SHOOT DOWN AGED
TONG MEMBER IN PORTLAND STREET

victim, thrust the revolver in his eye
and deliberately pulled the trigger.
The firing pin snapped on an ex-
+ploded cartridge.
The two highbinders who did the
shooting dropped their revolvers In
the street. Heretofore the possession
OF a revolver which smelled Of burnt
powder was one OF the few means OF
identification when the police arrest
ed a gunman after a shooting.
This is the second clash between
tong men in Portland Within q week
Two other Chinese are In the hospital
with bullet wounds as result of the
first shooting.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-21
THREE COUNTRIES
RA|DED BY A|RMEN
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Berlin, Feb, 21-German airmen
raided England, Belgium and France
simultaneously Sunday.
While they were engaged against
Lowestoft and Walmer In England,
other aviators were raiding Furness
and Poperinghe. In Belgium and
Amiens and Luneville in France. II
was. officially announced today.
All the aircraft and men returned
unharmed.
Concerning western front opera
tions. the war office said the British
had unsuccessfully attacked against
the Germans occupying ground re-
Gently gained near the Ypres canal
and southwark along the Loos high
road.
On the east front, Russians attacks
near Dvinsk failed,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-21
ASHLAND MAN SUSPECTED
IN STORE ROBBERY

Redding, CAL, Feb. 2l,-Craddock
Norton's clothing store was robbed
Of $50 worth OF goods early today
by thief who cut hole In the panel
OF the rear door and then threw the
bolt John Burns, from Ashland,
Oregon. was arrested as a suspect
few minutes later.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-21
JURY C0NvICTs STATE
OF ASSAULT AND BATTERY

Tonopah. New, Feb. 21.--A jury
that was not versed in legal phrases
convicted the state OF Nevada for as
|sault and battery by making It In
stead OF Emmett Johnson. the defend
ant in the case.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-22
MAKE USE OF FROSTED CORN
1t Should Be Cut as Soon as Possible.
to Save Plant Food-Siiase Should
Be Covered.

If the standing corn in the field Is
frosted it should be cut as quickly 0s
possible, or it will cause n great loss
of plant food.
An expert says: "The effect Of
hard or black frost in freezing the
cells of the corn fodder, causes the
breaking of the individual cells and
the evaporation of sap that should be
left in the stalks and leaves. The
leaves turn white and become so
brittle that in handling most of the
leaves and Il portion of the stalk will
be lost. The corn on the ear will be-
come soft and will only be fit for feed
ing to hogs and cattle rs it will not
keep any length of time"
An authority says: "If frosted corn
is to be put into the silo, 1t should be
cut as quickly as possible and, II
rather dry, well watered us it IS put
in the silo. The siluge should be well
packed, to exclude the air. After the
silage is all in, let it settle for n few
days, then sow oats quite thick over
the silage. The oats will germinate
in a few days and make sufficient
growth to protect the silage. The oats
make a better cover than earth or
boards and can be easily removed
when the silage is to be used"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-22
ACRE PROFIT FROM ALFALFA
Provides Large Amount Of Nutriment
for Every Kind Of Live Stock
and Feeds Soil.

Here Is why an acre of alfalfa is
valuable in Minnesota:
1t costs about SO to cultivate it.
At least 60 per cent of the fertilizer
value Is returned to the soil when the
crop is fed.
A yield of three tons will return
S41.3O If fed to pigs as pasture when
the pigs sell for cents n pound.
A similar yield If fed to steers at
6 cents n pounds will bring S42.e0.
The same yield fed to cows giving
21O pounds of butterfat at 30 cents
n pound will bring S44.OO.
Farm feeds should be judged by the
total nutriments produced an acre,
bearing in mind the cost of prOduc-
tion. Alfalfa provides a large amount
of nutriment for every kind of stock.
Besides this. 1t provides nutriment for
the soil, hence increasing land value.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-22
Good for Average Farm.

his tractor only 36.6 days per year. 1t
was found that % per cent of purchcs-
ers Of tractors had got them for the
sole purpose of plOwing wheat ground.
Additional Farm Equipment.
"From the experiences of these men
1t would seem that the tractor Is use
full and satisfactory piece of farm ma
chinery. but that It must be considered
as additional farm equipment. The
Justification for the use of the tractor
lies in the fact that it may under IA
vorable conditions do a special line of
work, rather than in the claim, refuted
by experience, that the tractor Is a
satisfactory substitute for horse power.
"Thc fact that these tractor users
are maintaining but eight head of cat
tie for each 100 acres plowed indi-
Gates that they are in the main grain
farmers. If the extensive grain farmer
Is able to eliminate but two-thirds of
horse for each 100 acres plowed. the
intensive farmer with his diversified
farm will not be able to eliminate
any horse power by purchasing "A trac-
tor"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-22
HORSES AND TRACTORS
Animal Labor Still Holds High
Place on Average Farm.
Useful and Satisfactory Piece Of Ma
chinery, but Must Be Consid-
cred Only as Addition to
General Equipment.

That the tractor has not supplanted
the horse in furnishing farm power is
shown by answers to QUESTIONABLE
mailed to 500 Kansas tractor users
by DIR. G. w. McCampbell, associate
professor of animal husbandry in the
Kansas State Agricultural college.
"Experience of tractor users is Il
more reliable index to the usefulness
of the tractor than theoretical deduc-
TONS" said Doctor McCampbell. "From
the data collected it was found that
each of these tractor users was plOw-
ing annually an average of 317 acres.
and yet he had been able to eliminate
only "a % of one horse for each 100
acres plowed. He had found use for
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-22
SHEEP SENSITIVE TO DRAFTS
Animals viii Not Stand Dampness and
Thorough Wettins Will Cause
Diminution Of Profits.

Avoid having the sheep caught in
an early but cold fall rain. Sheep
will stand any amount of dry cold.
but they will not stand dampness q
thorough wetting will cause the flock
to shuttle all winter, with conse-
Guent iiminution of profits. A fleece
holds so much water and takes so
long to dry, that the amount of heat
lost by the animal during the process
of drying will seriously affect Its
vitality.
1t seems strange, too, but sheep are
sensitive to drafts. They will thrive
in intensely cold weather, with but q
rude shelter. But II inclosed in pen
or stable through which the wind is
able to seep, harm is sure to follow.
To keep the flock In the very best of
condition they should have supply
of roots. Clover or alfalfa hay fed
with some grain and turnips or man.
gels will bring them through the winter
in a thrifty and profitable condition.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-22
CURING POP CORN PROPERLY
Fully Ripened-Free Circulation
Of Air Is Essential.

To successfully cure popcorn so Il
will pop early in the winter, the ears
should be left on the stalks until the
grains are fully ripened, and then
pulled off, husk and all. This may be
laid on floor, or placed in sacks
which are more or less open for the
Passage of air, and hung up in n dry
room which is well ventilated and free
from rats and mice.
If the husks are removed when the
corn Is pulled from the stalk, 1t dries
out too rapidly, and the kernels will
not pop as freely as they will IL dried
more slowly.
Popcorn can be too dry Mt time Of
popping. Corn after once cured, does
best If kept where the air is only mod
erately dry. Corn kept behind IA stove
will not pop rs freely ns corn kept In
a room where there Is little damp
ness part of the time.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-22
IyaGEMERAL
EARM'INOTES

Don't let the machinery cry for oil.
Sheep will surely pay you if you
handle them right.
Now is the time to select from the
flock the birds you will use for breed
ing next spring.
If onions are frozen for storage, they
should be kept frozen till time to use
them in the spring.
Neatness in all departments of farm
work ought to be the farmers motto
and especially in the dairy.
Put some sand over the boxes or
bins in which root crops are stored. 1t
will prevent their drying out.
There are five million more horses
and mules in the United States today
than there We're ten years ago.
Very good celery may be raised in a
dry year by mulching the plants. This
saves the moisture and keeps the soil
cool.
oil Is cheaper than repairs and new
tools, and when properly used will re-
duce the friction and increase the life
of the farm machine.
Squash should be stored In a dry
place on shelves one layer deep. They
will stand considerable heat but very
little cold and moisture.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-22
INSURE MINIMUM LAMB LOSS
Visit Eve Flock Frequently During
lambing Season-SaIt and Water
Essential for Ewes

During the lambing season the eve
flock should be visited early in the
morning. the last thing at night, and
once during the night. This insures
u minimum lamb loss.
Some sheepmen feed the lambs lit
tie or no grain until they are weaned,
but they are kept on good pastures
with their dams. If the pastures are
good the ewes are not fed any grain,
Until the pastures have good start
the ewes arc fed II ration of oats and
corn sllagc along with alfalfa, clover,
or pruiric hay. The lambs as well as
the ewes should have plenty of fresh
water TO drink. and have access to salt.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-22

TANDING, as we are, upon the
threshold of another year, many of
us will, in fancy, go back over the
twelve months that have passed
and smile when we recall the "New
Year resolutions" we made a year
ago.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-22
A little editorial talk

a Iffle eQifOfIQI TAX
about joys and SOr-
rows, failures and
achievements. of the old
year, and hopes and
promises for" the nezo ::
Suggestions for a Nezo
Years Eve party: Also
a fezv zvords by a doctor
about i" szveari,1g off"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-22
ADVANTAGE OF wedding HOE
Edges Are So Turned Up That Fallen
Stalks Ride Over the Edges
and Are Not Injured.

This hoe is designed particularly
for wedding onions, but can. of course.
be used for wedding of any kind. One
advantage mentioned is that the edges
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-22

are turned up so that fallen stalks
ride over the edges and are not cut.
The angle Of the hoe Is adjusted by
means of the set screw.-Wisconsin
Agriculturist.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
LIBERTY HILL
Harvest Supper Held By C. E. Society
 -Increased School Attendance.

Miss Bessie Turner went to Hast lngs, New York, Thursday to be the guest of her aunt for a season.
 Henry V. Oehlers of New York came come to vote Tuesday.
 Miss Flora Goodrich is seriously i'll.
 The c. B. society had a harvest sup per and entertainment Friday even- ing.
 The District school enrolment has increased from eleven to fifteen schol- arS.
 Sherlie Triton. who has been with G. B. Dimon the past six years is now with the N. Y, N. H. &H. R. R. and will be located in Willimantic.
 Charles Capels has gone to South Coventry to work in the mill and his brother, Cleve. has gone to New Ha- ven to work. This makes four local young people who are starting out in different fields of activity this week and the neighbors feel their loss.
 Horace Foote has a trif1e less than four acres of very nice corn which he is now husking.
 Earl Holbrook harvested 40 bushels of fine potatoes from his garden spot.
 Mrs. J. Henry Clarke is visiting her sister in New Britain,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
MONTVILLE
Sale and Supper PIanned-Dancs Given by K. of c.-SoIo by Harold Jeffers.

The Ladies' Missionary society of the Union Baptist church met with Miss Bertha Lyon Thursday after noon. A very interesting program was prepared.
 The members of the Ladies' Aid so- ciety are making extensive plans for their annual fair and sale.
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence Jeffers and son Harold of Jewett City were guests of Mrs. Walter Jeffers Sunday.
 K. of c. Dance.
 The Knights of Columbus gave a dance in Robertson's hall Friday were in attendance. from Bayonne are visiting friends in town.
 Edward Phillips of New Haven was @ recent caller in town.
 Harold Jeffers, pupil of Hugh is My Shepherd, during offertory at the Union Baptist church sunday morning. . .,sii.95 .t5 Chagnon & Huggard have recently purchased a new autotruck.
 Charles Kingsley of Pequot Is nov. ing into the Kelsey house in Palmer town.
 Many at Entertainment.
 The entertainment given by the Adams Sisters of Providence Friday evening was well patronized.
 Mrs. Mary J. Wright has been en- tertaining her niece, Mrs. James Cog- gen, of New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
NORTH STONfNGTON
Franchise League Serves Lunch on Election Day-FuneraI of Mrs. CourtIand p. Miner-Work for the Red Cross.

Election brought out the voters in full force; 1t30 republican ballots were cast and 127 democratic. The Equal Franchise League served luncheon for the benefit of it's treasury and received a good patronage.
 F1neraI~ of Mrs. Miner.
 The funeral of Mrs. Lucy U. Miner, widow of Courtland P. Miner, was held in the Second Baptist church Monday. The services were conducted by Rev. o. D. Fisher. Mrs. Miner is survived by four sons and two daughters and by several grandchildren. She was 70 years of age.
 Mir. and Mrs. Clifford w. CasWell and daughter of Mansfield spent Sun day with the parents of MT. Caswell, MT. and Mrs. Charles B. Caswell.
 Home From the West.
 Ralph P. Wheeler is home from a visit of several weeks in the western states.
 Mrs o. D. Fisher returned Tuesday from a weeks visit with friends in the northern part of the state.
 Rev. O. D. Fisher attended the meet ing of Congregational ministers in Norwich Tuesday.
 Suffers Stroke oN Paralysis.
 George r. Coats suffered a slight stroke of paralysis Wednesday even ing. - .=.. ..,s s
 A delegation of the Westerly fire department was called to this village last week to subdue a chimney fire in the residence of Mrs. D. w. Bissell.
 Worked for Red Cross.
 The Woman's Union of the Congre gational church met in the church ves- try Thursday to do Red CEpss work.
 New England Supper.
 The Ladies society of the Third Bap- list church served a New England supper Thursday evening at the resi- dence of George A. Thompson.
 Mrs. George W. Tryon, librarian of Wheeler library, visited Pendleton Hill Wednesday, distributing books from the library.
 The Congregational church prayer meeting was held in the parsonage on Wednesday evening.
 Rev. c. D. Fisher will exchange pulpits Sunday with Rev. A. F. Earn shaw of Mystic.
 Rev. Lucian Drury will preach in the Second Baptist church Sunday and administer communion.
 improving at Norwich State Hospital.
 Mrs. Luther C. Gray, who has been patient in the state hospital at Brewster's Neck for several weeks past, is reported much improved.
 Henry E. Randall is doing jury duty in Norwich.