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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-01
VIEW NEWSPAPER.

There is promise of another morn
ing Democratic newspaper here. Penn
sylvanians have options on two or
three central locations extending to
the middle of February, and it is ex-
pected the new newspaper will make
its initial appearance about March /.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-01

New Jersey factories employ more
than $4,000 workers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-16
CABINET TALKS
OF SCOTT REPORT

Washington, May 16.-The cabinet
today discussed General Hugh
Scott's report on his conferences in
FL Paso with General Alvaro obre-
gon. The papers submitted to the
president and his advisers included
a transcript OF the conversations.
They indicated desire on the part
of Carranza and Obregon to CO.
operate with the American forces.
There is said to be no cause for alarm
or for a change in the Mexican policy.
The Tampico situation, however. is
causing uneasiness.
Scott reported the situation bet
ter than it had been for weeks. He
said that 0bregon was suspicious
when he arrived. fearing that the
Americans intended to remain n
Mexico The Mexican war minister
left Ell Paso convinced that the ex-
petitions only object was to sup
press banditry.
0bregon agreed to send ten thous-
and OF the best Carranza troops to
patrol the Big Bend and Parral dis
tricts and agreed that Carranzistas
in Sonora west of Pulpita Pass should
not attempt to get in the rear Of Cen
eral Pershing's army. He also
agreed to order de facto troops ia
pursue the Bouquillas and Glenn
Springs raiders and attempt to rescue
Deemer, one Of the Americans car
ried away as a prisoner.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-16
BUILDING COLLAPSE
KILLS 8 AT AKRON

Akron, Ohio, May l6.--Four men,
four women and q little girl were
dead and twenty were injured today
as the result OF a building collapse
here last night.
The old Beacon Journal structure,
now housing the Crystal restaurant.
was wrecked BY four successive blasts
in nearby excavations while crowd
was dining. AS explosion followed
explosion, the walls tremblcd, then
tho roof caved IN and the entire
building crumpled into debris,
Flames began leaplng through The
ruins as Imprisoned victims screamed
for help. l4
Quick work on the part OF flremen
prevented the blaze from eating up
the bodies of the killed A police
investigation OF the disaster was
started today t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-16
SLAVS PREPARE
WAY FOR ITALIANS

Rome, May Austrian troops
have today abandoned their advanced
positions before Roverto, evidently
expecting q strong Italian offensive
upon Trent, The Adige valley and
villages through which the Italians
might move were cleared OF all nom
combatants Sunday, according to re-
fugees, Three hundred thousand
Austrlans are concentrated on the
Trentlno-Tyrol front, The Austrians
are dragging their guns up the noun
tains. constructing rock barriers and
making other extensive preparations
to meet the expected assault,
Meanwhile. the Italians are i'm
proving their positions at Roverto.
Artillery Is wrecklng the Austrian
defenses as fast as they are CON
structed.
The war Office communique detail
ed two months operations. including
the recent Isonzo offensive to pre-
vent the Austrlans from reinforcing
Germans before verdun. The Ital-
ians captured 2.100 men. two field
guns, II machine guns, and destroyed
l3 enemy aeroplanes and flve hydro
planes.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-16
BERNS70RFF
SAYS SHIPS
MUST HALT
To Avoid Accidental Loss
ofLiie dProperty,Kaiser's
Premier Says That Orders
Must be Obeyed by Ships

Washington. May iC..~German
Ambassador Won Bernstorff In his
memorandum delivered to Secretary
Lansing May l2. aud made public to-
day. urged that neutral vessels or
dored to halt by submarines observe
International law TO tho letter TO
avoid accidental loss OF life and prop
.erty.
The memorandum dealt with the
holding up by U boat OF the Dutch
steamer Bandocng was attempting 10
ram him,
Tho steamer then stopped and sent
a boat TO the submarine. carrying the
ships papers for examination. The
Dutch captain explained that he
changed his course In order 10 bring
his craft nearer the submarine and
shorten the time required for an ex-
animation.
Ihe neutral government nnds In
this Incident occasion TO suggest to
neutral governments that masters OF
their merchants shins understand
that IN event of thefr stoppage by
German warshlps the provisions OF
international law must be observed
TO the letter" said Won Bernstorff In
concluding, and that their attention
be called TO the danger of turning
their ships toward the submarine
Thus alone can incidents such az the
foregoing be avoided. responsibility
for which must rest exclusively on
the masters OF neutral ships"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-16
REPORTED VILLA
HAS RECOVERED
FROM WOUNDS

III Paso. May i6.---American cav
airy today holly pursued seventy
yiilistas whose scouts attacked Lieu
tenant Patton and small detach-
ment OF soldiers when they approach
ed the Rublo ranch TO buy provisions.
The withdrawal Of the American ex-
pedltion from San Antonio, Mex. was
the signal for renewed villista ac-
tiyities. according to advances. It
was reported that villa had recov.
cred from his wounds and was again
concentrating his men in the Dur
ango mountains. Ten thousand
Americans will soon be concentrated
at Dublan. whore munitions have
been piled high In anticipation OF
heavy rains hamperlng the border
trips made by army motor trucks.
Lumber now being shipped to the In
terror OF Mexico is presumably TO be
used for building permanent Ameri-
can headquarters for the rainy sea
son,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-16
WALDO COPPER mine
FINDS RICH ORE BODY
Completion Of 9OOFoot Tunnel Opens up High Grade
Ore and Will Greatly Increase the Output Of The Illinois
Valley District, the Extent Of the Deposit Exceeding
the Expectations Of the Owners Of the Property

There was jubilation among the
owners and miners at the mine OF
the Waldo Copper company Monday
afternoon when the lower workings
were drained OF water and the extent
OF the ore body available for imme-
diate mining was shown. For several
months the driving OF the long tun-
mel has been under way. and It was
known that upon the result of the in
vestlgation that would follow the
clearing OF the workings would rest
the value OF the property and would
20 a long way in proving the dis
trlct. .
The Waldo mine Is the property OF
DR. Reddy, A. II. Gunnell and Dewitt
vanostrand. these gentlemen having
purchased the mine nearly year
ago II had previously been a pro-
Queer, and the new company has
taken much ore from 1t during the
past year, the ilrst carload to go over
the new railroad having come from
It, In the old workings there had
been much "underhand" stopping. the
last shipments coming from No. 3
tunnel. the underhand stopings 60
Ing "a. n depth OF go feet below the
-four of tffe tunnel. In the four
years since the mine had been oper,
ated these workings had filled with
water, and last July the driving oi
new tunnel, No. 4, was commenced
to tap these workings from below
This tunnel has a length OF 900 feet
and raise OF S5 feet to the point
where it cut into the bottom OF the
old stopings. Engineer +. w. Richard
has been in charge on the work, and
about 10 days ago the drill cut
through into the water filed work
ings from below. Through these
drill holes the water was slowly
drained or. Monday for the first time
| Il being possible to make q critical
examination OF the character OF the
rock that had been under water since
long before the new owners had come
into possession OF the property, II
was found that there were hundreds
OF tons of high grade ore ready to
be taken out and shipped to the smell.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-16

ter. the ore body meeting the high
est expectations OF the owners. This
ore will be taken out by gravity
through the new tunnel, new ore bins
to be constructed at the opening TO
the tunnel.
During the progress Of the work
upon the new tunnel the mine has
been yielding ore from the higher
levels, which had been abandoned as
work had continued downward by
the former owners. Enough high
grade ore was taken from these aban-
doned workings to carry on the de-
velopment work. Some OF this ore
has yielded 20 per cent copper. the
last car shipped giving return OF
$2,S50. There is also upon the dumps
at the Waldo 1000 tons OF a lower
grade ore, giving values OF four per
cent In copper and 81 to IS In gold.
This ore could be shipped as soon as
the railroad reaches the district.
though II is the intention of the COM
pany to put in concentrating plant.
using the new oil fiotation system.
which will concentrate these four per
cent ores to a concentrate Of 20 per
cent. The higher grades will be haul
ed ny team and truck to meet the
approaching rails.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-16
zAPAT|STAS WRECK
TRAIN AND KILL 5.

Laredo, Texas. May 16.-Five per-
sons were killed and an American
named Hill robbed Of $4,000 in gold
when Zapatistas wrecked a train be-
tween Palma Gonzales and Quere-
taro last Friday. according to advices
received today. No Americans were
injured, but all were robbed. with the
exception OF Charles Douglas.
William Rosendale, of Chicago.
one OF the passengers, arrived at
Eagle Pass with details OF the wreck.
He heard that $4,000 in silver had
been taken from the express car, and
that the Carranzista paymaster had
been robbed of $4,000 in paper
money. Rosendale took refuge in
Douglas private car, which the BAN
dts did not molest. He said that
Douglas had $40. 900 900 in new Car
rama paper currency in the car.
Other advices declared the ban
dts overlooked half million dol
lars worth Of valuables in the ex-
press coach. A burned trestle caused
the wreck Engine and tender
plunged into the gap, but the main
part of the train remained on the
rails. Zapatistas swarmed over
everything, shouting Viva villa"
They fred at the windows, then lined
up and robbed the passengers,
A coal car took survivors to ce-
laya They fed farther when more
fighting was reported at chamacuero.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-16
Paper With Full Leased Wi re Telegraph Service.
UNION IRON WORKS
At SAN FRANCISCO
TIED UP IN STRIKE

San Francisco, May While the
Union Iron works today was trying
to reach an agreement with the riyet-
heaters and passers who walked out
yesterday demanding increased wages,
500 additional laborers, known as
'bolterups," struck. They want their
pay increased from $2.25 to s2.75
and $500 a day.
More than 1000 boilermakers had
to quit work because OF the lack OF
laborers, rivet-heaters and passer-
boys. 1t is expected that the master
mechanics will strike inside of "a
hours. This means that the Union
Iron works is now completely tied up.
Since yesterday at least 5000 men
have stopped work-2,000 on strike
and 1000 because OF lack OF assist
ants.
The passer-boys, rivet-heaters and
laborers will meet this afternoon in
the Labor temple to organize two
separate unions. At present they are
not organized.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-16
CONFERENCE.
ARMY BILL
REPORTED
Oregon Senator Pres ents
Measure Agreed Upon as
Compromise Between Large
and Small Army Advocates

Washington, May 16.-Presenting
the congressional conference report
on the army bills to the senate to-
day, Senator Chamberlain Of Oregon
said that the peace strength Of the
army would be 1900 ofiicers and
200, 900 men under the terms OF the
military measures. The army's war
strength is fixed at 1880 officers
and 225,000 men. As for the na-
tional guard. its maximum strength
is to be 1900 officers and 100000
men, Chamberlain asserted. In the
house. Congressman Hay denied the
accuracy Of these figures. He charged
that Chamberlain had boosted the
statistics to show that "big army
men" won in the conference dis
cussions.
Replying to this, Chamberlain a.
serted that Hay was depressing the
figures to indicate a victory for the
little army men,"
''The bill is q compromise, and In
part experimental" declared Cham
berlain. "It may not work out.
Fundamentally, it is right, and It
should be welcomed by all reasonable
r. O. - " .
advocates OF preparedness"
Chamberlain announced that the
volunteer army provisions had been
stricken out and civilian training
camps substituted. The provisions
for officers Of national reserve and
a training corps were retained.
The national guard, he pointed
out. would have great chance to
prove the claim that 1t has been held
back heretofore by outside forces
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-16
CUMM|NS BELIEVES
NAVAL BASE NEEDED

Astoria, May Visiting Astoria
today on his campaign for the repub-
lican presidential nomination. Sem
ator Cummins Of Iowa was convert
ed to the belief that there should be
a naval base at the mouth OF the
Columbia river, At noon Senator
Cummns spoke at commercial club
luncheon. This forenoon he was
taken about the harbor In o gaily de-
cor ted launch. and was shown the
various sites picked out for the pro-
posed naval base.
Tonight he will speak in theater,
He declared today that he will ex-
plain In his speech tonight the con-
gressional attitude toward the naval
base.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-16
wHEATLAND HIGH SCHOOL
HAS LONE GRADUATE

Wheatland, CAL, May 16.--Some
class to Charles Phelps, of Wheat
land high school, Being the lone
graduate OF that institution, Charles
will be the man of the hour on FRI
day. Mrs. Margaret McNaughton.
commissioner of elementary schools.
will make a commencement address
for his exclusive benefit. Then he
will be served with a senior class
dinner all by his lonesome. He will
be guest of honor at an alumni ban
quet. the hero of the senior class play
"a monoluge-and the board OF
education will journey rs miles to
hand him his diploma. oh you.
Chas.!
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-16
SEARCH GYPSY CAMPS
FOR STOLEN BOY

Portland, May 16.-Gypsy camps
throughout the state are being
searched by police and deputy sheriffs
today. They are looking for Jimmie
Glass, four years old. who was stolen
from his home at Greeley, Pa. Just
year ago. A report that Jimmie,
or a boy answering his description,
was with tribe Of gypsies some
where in the state of Oregon reach
ed Governor Withycombe. He imme-
diately started an investigation.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-16
CIVIC STUDENTS FAVOR HUGHES FOR
PRESIDENT IN STRAW BALLOT

instance, Sheriff Smith had six sup
porters, to three for Geo. Lewis.
three for L. L. Jewell, and one for
John Randle.
Clerk Eugene Coburn was wanted
back In the Office by 10 voters, while
three wanted a change and cast their
ballots for Joe Wharton.
Assessor Pollock was popular
favorite among the near graduates OF
a school from which he at one time
received sheepskin, getting 2 votes
to one for w. H. Fallin.
For county attorney, Jesse John
ston received seven and e. e, Blanch-
ard six votes on the republican ticket,
w. T. Miller getting two on the demo-
cratic ballot.
Burke for commissioner got six
votes to two each FOR Lind. Duncan
and Savage.
For treasurer, six votes were cast
for Geo, Calhoun and seven for w. s.
Maxwell.
DR.. Loughridge had II followers
for coroner, while two wanted Mr.,
Hall,
Upon the Legislative ticket, A, Il,
voorhies was on the long end OF the
vote with nine, while NJ, ]. Anderson
got three and Chas. Grow one.
Geo, Lundburg was favorite for
senator with eight votes, DR. Smith
receiving Ave,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-16

Chas. +, Hughes may be an unwill-
Ing candidate for the presidency OF
these United States. but II the temper
OF the oivics class, composed of
seniors in the Grants Pass high
school Is to be taken as an index,
the Justice will have to shed his
judicial robes and move over to the
White House early next March, As
a part OF its work in learning the
machinery by which the servants OF
the people are elected, the civics class
held an election today, using ballots
In the form OF the sample ballots
for next Fridays primary election.
This showed that Hughes had eight
supporters In the class, while Roose-
welt had four who made their mark
wherever they could find the name
OF the Rough Rider, Two of the
youthful voters wanted Theodore
Burton for chief executive, while
there was only lone advocate Of the
candidacy of Albert b, Cummins.
Woodrow Wilson received Ave bal
lots, being poor second to Mr.,
Hughes.
The student-voters distributed their
favors with great impartlality among
the candidates FOR state offices,
though they showed some pronounced
preferences when It came to county
offices, and the men now In office were
'favorltes right down the line. For
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-16
GERMANS PREPARE
. FOR ATTACK ON RIGA

London, May l6,--Copenhagen re-
ports today said that the Germans
were preparing to LAUGH sea and
land campaign against Riga, The
Kiel fleet is declared to have sailed
upon Riga. The Won Hindenburg
and other latest model super
dreadnaughts are part OF this fleet.
Field Marshal von Hindenburg's
land forces are manlfestlng the great
est activity in the direction of Riga.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-16
MEXICAN CRISIS
HAS NOW PASSED

Washington, May 16,--As u result
OF General Hugh scott's report, cab
met members today believe that n
satisfactory agreement has practical
ly been reached between Mexico and
the United States. The Mexican
crisis has probably slmmered into the
same class as the German situation.
Time alone, II Is believed, Is needed
TO completely clear up the border Is
sues. Scott ls convinced that General
obregon Is completely satisfied as to
the American army's status ASA puni-
tive expedition.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-16
MExICANs CHARGED
WITH ARSON PLOT

I'll Paso, May 16,---Two Mexlcans
were arrested today as q result of a
Are at Fort Bliss last Saturday, 9th
or arrests are expected. It Is be-
lieved there was an arson plot. Gen
eral Funston ordered an investiga-
tion.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-16
PRESIDENT OF GUATEMALA
TO FLEE FROM COUNTRY

Galveston, May President Ca
brera Of Guatemala is reported pre-
pairing to fee the country today be-
cause the revolution raging there has
grown beyond control Of his govern
ment's troops.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-16
REPEL FRENCH ATTACKS
AGAINST HILL sOl

Berlin, May 16,---Several French
attacks against Hill 304 have been
heavily repulsed, II was officially an
nounced today. Northwest OF vaux
another French charge was hurled
back
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-03-24
Kentucky ScalIonad Potatoes.

Slice potatoes and lay in the water
half an hour. Place a layer of potatoes
IN a well buttered baking dish, sprin.
kle with pepper, salt and pieces of but
ter; repeat the process until there lis a
sufficient quantity. Pour over this
enough milk to v and bake an hour
and a half or until the potatoes are
thoroughly cooked. If onions are liked
with the potatoes alternate layers may
be used.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-03-24
caper Sauce For Boiled Mutton.

For this the regulation proportions of
a tablespoonful each of butter and
flour are cooked together until they
bubble, and a half pint of boiling wa
ter is then poured upon them and the
sauce stirred until smooth and thick
and seasoned with pepper, salt and at
least a tablespoonful of capers.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-03-24

Can you tell me what effect there is
on a generator to run a car with he
storage battery removed, providing the
wires are tapped SO that they are un-
able to ground?
On none of the apparatus produced
to date should a car be driven with the
storage battery off the line. With the
battery off the line the voltage of the
generator rises to a very high limit, SO
that it will burn out the headlights and
also have an injurious effect on the
ignition.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-03-24

When | prime my motor it gives
about six revolutions and then stalls.
The carburetor is new and the spark
eeems to be all right as 1t runs when
! prime it. Before starting ! open the
needle valve two turns and open throt-
tie about half. What is the matter2
Evidently there is a stoppage some
where, either in the tank or in the line
between the tank and the carburetor
or in the carburetor itself. If the car
buretor is taken off and thoroughly
Cleaned out and the tank and line are
Cleaned out you should have no further
trouble, as there is unquestionably dirt
or foreign substance somewhere be-
tween the gasoline tank and the car
buretor or In the earburetor in the noz-
Vie, preventing same feeding properly.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-03-24

What would be the cause of the
second speed gear slipping out when
pulling up a hill? | have ~deepened the
notch in the shifter rod and also tight
ened the plunger spring, but without
success.
1t is probable that the second speed
plunger has become worn and needs
replacing. and it may also be that the
spring has become weakened and needs
to be replaced with ? new eytra heavy
spring.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-03-24

Has a cut-out any material effect on
the power of a car?
With most cars the use of the muller
cut-out increases slightly the power to
be derived from the motor. How much
increase may be obtained depends SO
much upon the condition of the muller
and arrangement of the cut-out that no
exact figures may be given. One should
expect at least 5 or 10 per cent increase
In an old car.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-03-24

At what temperature will a storage
battery freezer
The e%lectrolyte In a battery will
freeze at the following temperatures:
Specific gravity 1,12O. battery empty, 20
above zero.
Specific gravity 1.160, battery three
quarters discharged, at zero.
Specific gravity 1910, battery one-half
discharged, at 20 below zero.
Specific gravity 1850, battery o%ne-fourth
discharged, at so below zero.
Specific gravity 1.2S0. battery full, 70 be-
low zero.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-03-24

If | change a one and one-fourth inch
carburetor to a one and one-half, will
1t increase speed without making the
intake manifold larger?
This depends entirely on how well
the present size of carburetor and size
and design of manifold are adapted to
the engine in question. Ordinarily
when the carburetor for touring is re-
placed by one of larger size more speed
results.
Evening journal., 1916-05-25
Sentiment FOR ALLIED
AVIATOR KEEPS CAR IDLE

An oddity OF human nature mani
tested Itself at the Indianapolis
Speedway. when Josef Christlaens,
the British war aviator on military
release to race on the speedway May
80. refused to go after the track rec
ord. Just as Christiaens, in his Eng
lsh Sunbeam car. was about 10 start
on this speed miss IL. some one show
ed him a telegram announcing the
death Of George Boillot. Boillot made
and still held the track record OF ? IL
miles i'm 1903. The telegram ad-
vised that Boillot had been killed
lighting for France in an aviation duel
with Eve German aeroplanes. He
raced at indianapolis track in 1913,
the year his team mate, Jules Goux,
won. Christiaens had raced with
Boillot In many European contests,
and although he had never seen him
during the war. Of course knew that
they were fighting in the same cause
Christiaens kept his car idle for the
day. purely out Of sentiment. although
he says he believes he can lower
Boillot's record.