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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-17
ANGLERS PUT
SEINE UNDER
THE BAN
Close Mesh Nets Held Detri-
ment 10 Trout, and Data
VIII Be Collected and Pre-
sented to the Legislature

The fishermen OF the Grants Pass
district, both those who angie for
sport and those who fish c0mmerci-
ally. are In favor OF the absolute pro-
hibition OF the use OF the set net
or the seine In the waters OF the
Rogue. This sentiment was pro-
nounced at the meeting OF the jose
phine County Game and Fish Pro-
tective association, held In the Com
mercial club rooms. Friday evening.
The meeting had been called upon
the initiative Of members OF the as
ISOLATION. but members OF the local
fishermen's union. composed az the
commercial fishermen. were also in
vited. wilford Allen was chosen
chairman. and Jos. Wharton secre-
tary. After much discussion. reso-
luton was unanimously adopted ask
ins that the use OF the seine and set
net be prohibited anywhere In the
river. and that drift nets having not
less than sts Inch mesh be perrfitt.
ed from April LIST to August lst for
the taking OF salmon. The fall fish
ing for silverside salmon at the
mouth OF the river was not opposed,
though netting upon the upper river
during the fall came under the ban,
being desired by neither the angler
nor the commercial fisherman.
The testimony OF the anglers pres
cnt was that the fly fishing during
the past season had been much bet
ter than In years when the river was
absolutely closed. and that by pro-
hibiting seines and set nets the steel
heads and other trout could ascend
the stream unmolested. Inadequate
fishways at the Golden Drift and
Ray Gold dams was one OF the rea-
sons ascribed TO lack OF fish high
or up the stream. and Senator Smith
stated that the state fish commission
had promised that proper fishways
would be built.
Every angler testified to the bet
terment OF fly fishing for steelheads
when the salmon were taken from the
stream by netting. and there was
complete harmony between the two
schools OF fishermen In the conclu-
sions arrived at.
To prepare data setting forth the
facts In the case for presentation to
the members of the legislature the
appointment OF a committee from
those present at the meeting was au-
thorlzed. The committee named is
composed OF Messrs, NJ, J. Anderson,
Geo. Dickinson, Frank c. Bramwell,
(Contlnued on Page 81
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-17

TELL TiEUTON'S
PEACE TERMS
At CONFERENCE

Washington, Dec. l6.---Germany
stands ready to give the allies full
statement Of terms In a peace confer
ence.
This statement was made of1icially
today by German Ambassador Won
Bernstorff. following a short confer
ence with Secretary Of State Lansing
today. as
Bernstorn said he does not know
oficially what terms these are.
At the same time. Germany is al
SO ready to disarmament creation Of a
league to guarantee permanent peace
and kindred subjects that would arise
from any peace negotiations.
The envoy's visit to the state de-
rartment was brief. He sought or,
fetal word confirming this country's
intention not to supplement Ger
many's peace proposals at this time
While Bernstorff refused to talk
about the governments plan 1t is
known that the German authorities
are not discouraged in any wey BY
the fact that the American govern
ment will not make any pc .~e sug-
gcsi'ons. On the contrary they he
lieve the president has les the door
;aen to act later and hence are en-
cci.raged by this fact
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-17
THE WAR At A GLANCE

Observation-Disclosures confirmed the
extent Of Frances thrust north Of
Verlun. stating that German troops
had gone back to prepared second
line positions. Further details from
Paris said the victory was achieved
by four French troop divisions di-
rected against at least five whole
German divisions. This would seem
to mean that the French had won,
despite n preponderance Of at least
twenty thousand men In favor Of
their enemy. The figures also give
nm indication Of tho magnitude Of
the struggle--iSO,0 900 men apparent
ly being involved ON both sides.
Berlin claimed successful thrust
at British positions southeast Of I'll
lebekc (in the Ypres sector) where
by british troops retrcated TO second
limo positions.
The Teutonic advance In Roumania
apparently continued. Sofia report
ed occupancy Of peresti--Mobably
Fctcstl---west Of Ccrnavotia.
Berlin said the Ninth German
army had reached the road from
Iiuzcu To lsimnicn----and now have
possession of all Of eastern Walla-
chia, with advances being made north
Of Jalomnitza.
The Russian statement admitted
capture Of part Of Russian position
In the Carpathlans by the Germans
after bitter fighting; hut claimed re-
pulse Of other German scout at
tacks.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-17
ADVISE AGAINST
|. FLAT REFUSAL Of
GERMANY'S OFFER

Washington. Dec. iG.---The Brit
lsh embassy has advised the foreign
ONCE not 10 return a flat refusal to
the German peace terms. for the
sake OF neutral opinion. II was learn
cd today. Because OF the close un-
derstanding between the allied en-
bassics here. II is believed the
French and Russian embassies have
taken the same action.
Allied officials admitted the nee
essity OF avoiding playing into Ger
many's hands by an unqualified re-
fnsal, Il Is believed probable II the
advice OF diplomats here~is taken.
that the allied governments will de-
flpe n least In general any peace
terms they may have In mind.
European neutral diplomats said
the decision OF President Wilson to
take no action at this time will mean
that their governments will follow
suit.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-17
MAY SETTLE CASE
OUT OF COURTS

Chicago, Dec. 16.--hale Holden,
president of the Burlington railroad
who was chairman OF the committee
OF executives which met President
Wilson and the railroad brotherhood
officials In Washington last summer,
said today that conferences have
been held between the employees and
rallrond officials looking to a settle
ment of the eight-hour day dispute
without the provision OF the Adam
son law, He said the meetings had
been informal and that thus far no
suggestion OF an ultimate adjust
ment had been received,
W, q. Lee, OF the trainmen's
brotherhood. yesterday hinted that
. settlement with the railroads out
OF court might be reached,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-17
ARTS AND CRAFTS
EXHIBIT INTERESTS

The Fifth annual exhibit OF the
society OF Arts and Crafts was held
yesterday afternoon and evening at
the Guild hall. The room was made
attractive with a formal decoration
OF small cedar trees. while clusters
Of pepper berries sent from Califor-
mia were used effectively on the
lights.
The display Of crafts was unus-
ually interesting as new departments
were introduced. Mrs. .Klocker and
Mrs. Demaray showed numerous
pieces Of pottery, consisting OF vases,
pitchers and candle holders. all
modelled from Josephine county clay.
In the basketry department num-
Der Of new materials we're used. Mrs.
Bywater showed very practical and
unusual looking tea wagon with a
frame OF bamboo. the trays fashion
ed from mating. Mrs. Macduff
furnished an interesting piece Of
work woven from pine needles, Mrs.
Eaton. a handsome window book Of
willow. grown locally. and Mrs. Clev-
enger showed an electric lamp stand
woven from mating which was a
most attractive and finished piece Of
work.
In the ceramic department, Mrs.
Megargle's china In dainty shades OF
enamel was particularly worthy Of
notice. Hand woven rugs and cush-
ion cover in cleaning design and
color combinations were exhibited,
among these an evenly braided rug.
good specimen Of that type OF work
by Miss Benedict "A
The only specimen Of book bind
ing. a most exquisite piece. was COW
cred with hand woven linen, the de-
sign worked In cross stitch, while
dainty water colored leaves decor
ated the pages.
The display OF oil paintings from
the work of Rev. Wire attracted a
great deal of attention, and won
many compliments for the skill Of
the artist, They were largely OF land
scapes, many OF them from local sub.
jects.
Tea was served from prettlly ar
ranged tables by Mrs, Clark. Mrs
Bywater and Mrs. Livingston.
Mrs, +, ], Haihe. OF Medford. the
president of the Arts and Crafts
league OF that city and Mrs. Brown,
OF Spokane, the chairman OF the Arts
and Crafts department OF the State
Federation Of Womens clubs OF
Washington, were guests OF Mrs. G.,
8. Eaton, president Of the local So
ciety, HHV
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-17
SUBMARINE H-3 IS
STILL IN BREAKERS

Eureka. Cal. Dec. 16.--With the
huge breakers on Humboldt bay
slowly but surely. pushing the strand
ed United States submarine HIS
closer toward the shore, naval men
admitted that unless line is i'm
mediately made fast to the ill-fated
vessel. she may break up on the
shore.
The submarine is holding its own
remarkably well. salaging officers
stated today. 8
The craft rode the surf through
the night and although washed ap-
preciably nearer shore appeared to
be withstanding the pounding of the
breakers. Early today men from the
coast guard cutter McCulloch tegan
the task Of getting hawser to the
submarine in an effort to tow the
vessel short distance out, or. at
least, stay Its progress toward shore
until the naval salvage vessel Arapo-
hoe arrives to take charge Of the
rescue work.
Providing the hull is intact. there
seems to be little doubt that the ves-
sci can be pulled into deep water.
II the hull is leaky and has ship
ped water, however. the task will be
greatly complicated, naval men ad-
mitted.
BY wading out within 20 feet Of
the HIS and then swimming. coast
guards got ten-inch line aboard the
craft. The McCunoch will pull on
this line at high tide this evening.
in an EFFORT to take the submarine
OF. Before that time II Is hoped TO
board the diver. let out the chlorine
gas and empty the tanks. M
The sea was calm at noon and the
vessel was riding easy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-17
TERMS
REJECTED
BY SLAvS
President Of the Russian
Duna Says That lie Tine
b Talk Peace Is WIN
Enemy Has Been Bealea

London. Dec. 16.-Styling Ger
many as q worn out felon. seeking,
not lasting peace. but temporary
arnistice," NJ. Rodzianke. president
OF the Russian duma, strongly sup
ported Minister OF Foreign Affairs
PaSrovsky's speech rejecting Ger
many's peace terms. Petrograd des-
patches stated today.
Addressing the duma. he said;
The enemy claims to be the con
queror. We cannot trust our adj
versary. He is worn out felon.
seeking not a lasting peace, but tenn
poxry truce. in order to recuperags
before . fresh onslaught and vio-
lSsce. 1t is ever well 20 agree 10
negotiate only when ~. enemy d
decisively beaten"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-17
MUNITIONS FOR
VILLA FROM i. S,

III paso, Dec. Wholesale mr.
rests OF Americans and Mexicans here
and nj other points along the border
accused OF breach Of the neutrality
laws Is fomenting or aiding the rev.
olutionary activities OF different Mex
lean factions are planned BY United
States secret service agents. Mem.
bers OF various revolutionary juntas
are now under surveillance by this
governments agents, but action Ia
held In allegiance pending ratifica-
tion OF the American Mexican media
tion protocol.
One OF the clauses OF the protocol
provides for the deportation OF unde-
sirable aliens engaged In revolution
AIRY activities. The secret service men
have been directing their attention,
since the capture OF chihuahua City
by villistas. to the source Of part OF
the ammunition supply used by villa
which was not captured from Mexi-
can government forces,
Positive evidence has been obtain
cd that villa obtained $4,000 cart
ridges the night before the fall OF the
northern capital
Federal authorities here believe
these came from the American side
Of the border, That villa Is dIsposing
his troops for another important
movement was indicated In al! re-
ports to United States authorities
here today. An employe OF the Bah
icora ranch, arriving here, slated
that a band of viliistas, whic, has
been holding the town OF lach'niva
during the past month, has consoll-
dated with the Acosta band guarding
the wounded at Guerrero.
Damaged field pieces and machine
guns captured on Santa Rosa hill In
the attack upon chihuahua City are
being repaired at the machine shops
OF the Mexican Northwestern railway.
A large body of villistas has swung
around chihuahua City to the south,
cutting communication north OF Santa
Rosalia and the bandits are holding
the latter town.
Many varying reports OF bitter jeal-
ousy between General Murgia and
General Oguna and other Carrlnzistas
commanders are reaching the border.
At the Mexican consulated here, Mex
lean officials state they have no in
formation on this point.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-17

Continued on Page 81
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-17
RUTH Law TO CARRY
PASSENGERS THROUGH AIR

New York. Dec. 16.-Ruth I'm
Isanounced today she had accsn<sd
the offer Of Glen Curtiss Of the Car
tiss' Aeroplane company OF BuffAlo.
to construct an aeropIane for her.
designed for cross-country flights
with passengers. Miss Law expects
to begin tests OF the new machine
within the month and win then be-
gin cross-country flights with pass
engers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-17

cd, bomb was exploded In an at
tempt to destroy the Llewellyn plant.
The place was partly damaged,
The subsequent apprehension and
trial OF James u. and John ]. Me-
Namara provided a series OF sensa-
tions In labor circles and caused the
imprisonment OF most of the higher
officials of the ironworkers' union,
The Mcnamara brothers confessed to
the Times and Llewellyn explosions,
and are now serving terms In San
Quentin.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-17

Berlin, via Sayville. Dec. 16.--The
French have succeeded In pushing
back German forces from some OF
their most advanced positions in the
verdun district. II was announced In
today's statement. The Teutonic
troops It was said, had gone into pre-
pared second line defenses.
The same statement reported sue
cessful new thrust by the Germans
against British troops around Ypres.
The war ONCE located the scene OF
the French push" and the new Ger
man second line positions around Tai
ouridge and the heights north OF
Louvemont and Chambrettes and
south OF Bezonvaux. (These posi-
tions are all northwest Of Douau-
mont.)
The German thrust at the British
lines occurred southeast Of Zillebeke.
The Berlin statement details the ad-
vance to the second line OF enemy
trenches. the garrison Of which fled.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-17
BULGARIAN TROOPS
OCCUPY PEREsTT

Sofia. Dec. 16.---occupation Of
Peresfi was announced In the Bul-
garian ofRcial statement today.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-04-15
FOUND HANGING
IN EMPTY BARN.

Joseph Vizinaw. resident Of Baraga
township, was found dead in the barn
on the Columbus farm on the L'Anse
and Skanee road Thursday morning by
Fred Knapp. he having committed sui
eide by hanging. Mr.. Vixinaw was in
L'Anse last week and his disappearance
caused no uneasiness. although the
finding of the body was a considerable
surprise to those who were acquainted
with him. sa
Sheriff H. J. Pennock and DR.. II. A.
Sharpe, coroner, visited the scene of
the suicide. and returned with the re-
msins. which were taken to the Hansen
undertaking parlors. A jury was inn
panelled. Louis J. Menard, Howard
Lampson, Peter Demgen, Charles La
Fountain. Sam Johnston and T. G.
Belanger sitting as such, and their
verdict was suicide. .a
The deceased always bore good
reputation. He>was about az years of
age and is survived by brother Fabian,
and sister. Mrs. Sirard, of Baraga
township.
The funeral will be held at Baraga
this morniag. intsrment being in
the Baraga cemetery.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-04-15
AGRICULTURAL TRAIN
HERE NEXT WEEK.

The Michigan Agricultural train will
be in Baraga county next Monday and
Tuesday, in charge of w. F. Raven
and his corps Of workers. The public
in general and farmers in particular
should take advantage Of this oppor-
tunity to gain more knowledge Of farm
conditions and improvements.
The demonstration equipment will in
clude samples Of the quality Of grains,
seeds and potatoes you should plant;
display Of diseases to be kept off the
farm; methods Of preparation and
treatment.
Fruits and plants will be given larg.
er attention than year ago.
The schedule Of stops is as follows
Today-At Nisula, Pelkie and Bel.
laire. ~
Monday AT Arnheim at 12:45 for II
hours. At Keweenaw Bay at2:45 fol
2 hours.
Tuesday AT Baraga at $50 for
hours. At L'Anse at 12:45 for IL hrs.
At Herman at 2:45 for II hours.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-04-15
Former Resident Passes.

Mrs. A. C. Culver, aged eighty-three,
formerly resident of Marquette. died
April 5, in Cincinnatus, Cortland coun-
ty. New York.
Mrs. Culver lived in Marquette for
fifteen years previous to her departure
to New York about one year ego. Two
daughters and two sons survive; Mrs.
A. Daily and Mrs. Grace Peterson, OF
Cincinnatus and E. A. Culver, of Tren-
ary, and Rush Culver, of Monroe, La.
The body was brought to Marquette
Wednesday morning. The funeral was
held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
from the Methodist Episcopal church,
Rev. Charles Johnson officiating. In
terment was in Park cemetery. Rush
Culver. of Monroe, La, son. had
charge Of the funeral.
Mrs. Culver was also q resident OF
Baraga county for several years. Harry
T. Culver, who resides in L'Anse, ID
her grandson.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-04-15

ramental purposes, nor the sale Of wine
or cider from home grown fruit In
quantities Of not less than fve gallons.
Provided further, That q copy Of this
preamble and resolution be published
without delay once in each week until
the first day ofMay next in The L 'Anse
Sentinel, newspaper published and
circulated in said county.
JOHN H. HID.
Acting Chairman Board of
Supervisors for the County
of Baraga.
MARTIN VoETsCH,
Clerk Of said Board.
Yeas-Supervisors Paulson. Tracy.
Boivin, Olsen and Hid.
Nays-None.
On motion duly supported the board
adjourned.
MARTIN VoETscH,
Clerk.
JOHN H. HID.
Acting Chairman.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-04-15
U. P. BUREAU TO
MEET APRIL 10
AT ISHPEMINC.

Preparations are nearly completed
for the annual meetingl Of the Upper
Peninsula Development bureau, which
Is to be held at Ishpe4aing on We'd
nesday, April 10. The saesion will be-
gin at 10 a. m, and will b held in the
auditorium of the Ishpeming Y. M. C.
A. building. This room will seat over
200 people.
The principal speakers outside of the
Upper Peninsula will be Hon. August
us c. Carton, Michigan immigration
commissioner and secretary Of the pub
lie domain commission. and John /.
Gibson of Traverse City, secretary end
manager Of the Northwestern Devel-
opment Bureau.
Both these men are thoroughly ia
miliar with development bureau work.
Mr.. Gibson is probably the most sue
cessful manager Of any organization of
this sort in the middle west. There
will be, of course, other speakers from
the bureaus membership. The meet
ing will be adjourned to permit ample
time for departure on the evening
trains.
This is probably the most important
meeting held by the bureau since its
organization meeting at Menominee in
1911. Itreally constitutes report to
their constituents by the members of
the executive committee Of the bureau.
The people Of the Upper Peninsula will
be asked to express their views as to
the past and future Of the bureau.
This is practically stockholders
meeting; every citizen of Clover-Land
is stockholder in the Upper Peninsula
Bureau, whether he has become SO by
financial contributions or not.
Every man. woman and child in the
Upper Peninsula is vitality interested in
the success of this work. There is not
single person who would not be indi-
rectly benefited by the work which has
already been done and which can be
done in the future.
New officers and new committee
are to be elected. It is a chance for
everyone who has ideas for improving
the organization or making che work
more effective, to express himself and
to take part in the work.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-04-15
Peqaamine Notes.

Mrs. s. s. Sawyer left Thursday for
few days visit in Houghton.
F. w. Hebard left Tuesday for a
short visit in Ann Arbor with Mrs. He
bard and children.
Nels Anderson was a L'Anse visitor
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Andersen and son
H Hjalmer and Mrs. Edward Anderson,
son Alfred and daughter Agnes were
in L'Anse few days this week. guests
Of Mrs. T. w. Edwards.
John E. johnson spent Tuesday in
Houghton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert McKelvie and
daughter spent the first of the week
visiting in Houghton.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Manness left
last Friday for a short visit in Calu-
met.
Mrs. T. Needham returned to her
home in Hancock last Friday, after a
visit here with her daughter. Mrs. Cor
dor Heughens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gabriel Anderson were
copper country visitors yesterday.
Jerry LaPage and son Raymond were
L'Anse callers last Saturday.
Emil Hedman was L'Anse business
visitor last Saturday.
Charles H. Manness left Thursday
for four weeks visit in Boston.
George Glover spent Sunday in
L'Anse.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-04-15
Buying Birds Bye Maple.

D. E. Bowman. of Roger City, was in
Baraga county the first of the week and
completed arrangements with Chas.
Hebard & Sons of Pequaming, to select
the birds-eye maple from their skid
ways. Mr.. Bowman has an order for
30, 900 feet of this timber, and as the
Hebards have extensive holdings of
this timber, he is anxious to secure the
material. During his eighteen years
work in this business, this 10 the first
order he has secured for spring ship
ment. He was in this section last fall
on the same business.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-04-15

Oscar Won zellen attended q meeting
of the county canvassers in L'Anse
Tuesday.
Mrs. Ellen Oakes and Miss Gertrude
Londberg were L'Anse callers Monday.
Supervisor August Paulson and
Township Treasurer George Loose
more were L'Anse visitors Monday.
Ivan Rylander left Monday for Mar
quette, where he will sit as juror in
the United States court.
County Road Commissioner Peter
Newman was q business visiver in
L'Anse last Saturday.
Elmer e. westrom left Wednesday
for Calumet to attend the auto show.
Supervisor August Paulson this week
purchased . Studsbaker from Elmer
e. Wsstrom.
August Holmstrom was . L'Anse
visitor Thursday.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-04-15
The Primary Vote.

The county canvassers met Tuesday
and canvassed the primary vote in the
county. The figures follow.
PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE.
Republican Henry Ford 356, VIM.
G. Simpson l31, VIM. Alden Smith 217.
Democratic Woodrow Wilson 2l9.
Prohibition VIM. P. Ferguson 8.
National Progressive Theo. Rooss.
velt 8.
Socialist ALLEN E. Brieson 18.
NATIONAL CoNNIrTEsAAN.
Republican, Chas. B. Warren 610.
Democrats Edwin 0. Wood 150
VIM. A. Comstock IS.
National Progressive Gustavus d,
Pope IL.
. Socialist John Kiiskila 8.