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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-24
HUGHES CONFERS
WITH WILCOX

New York, July 24.--Chairman
Wilcox Of the republican national
committee is preparing to center his
guns on the Mexican situation. It
was announced today that at the IN
vitation OF the chairman Senator Fall
of New Mexico will call at head
quarters and tell OF the results OF his
recent investigations along the Mex
lean border. Fall has made thor
ough investigation OF the alleged neg
lect Of militiamen and the failure Of
the administration to furnish proper
supplies. and has also inquired into
Red Cross activities.
Wilcox spent Sunday with the can
didate and completed arrangements
for his western trip. The announce
ment OF the itinerary is held up pend
ing the completion OF arrangements
with railroad officials.
Minneapolis is the only new city
to be definitely announced as added
to the Hughes itinerary. On the
night following Hughes will deliver
speeches in both st, Paul and Min
neapolis. The number of set speeches
has been increased from Is to 81.
Among the callers at the G. o. r.
headquarters today was Judge Kent
of New Mexico, who said the Mex
lean mess will elect Hughes; J. f.
Keeley. Indiana leader; Mrs. ". b.
Funk. OF Chicago, a prominent suffra-
gist leader, and A. T. Hert, commit
teeman from Kentucky.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-24
ADMIT BRITISH
GAIN At POz|ERES

Berlin. July 24.--British troops
failed to obtain any foothold In their
offensive along the Pozieres sector.
the war Office statement today as
serted.
The only advantage the British
obtained yesterday along the line
from Thiepval to Gulllemont was at
Posieres, where they penetrated a few
houses" the statement declared,
The statement added that the en-
gagement at Pozieres had cost the
British heavily In dead and wounded.
Southwest Of Gulllemont British
forces entrenched In sand quarry
were dislodged and driven out by tho
Brandenburgers.
Along the French battle front en-
emy operations at Soyecourt and west
OF verm and Ovillers failed On the
right bank OF the Meuse the French
artillerying was described as "ln-
tense" lrjs
On the eastern front the enemy at
tacks northwest Of Berestzko had
been repulsed
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-24
HA|G REPORTS
BRITISH ADVANCE

London July 24.--Amfd blast
OF artillery fire hurled from big
guns. British forces have advanced
still farther In their thrust around
Pozieres. General Haig reported to-
day. The fighting Is continuing. with
the advantage with the British. The
British commander reported that
ground had been gained near the
high wood OF Pozieres.
Eve secured advantages in spite
of theNenemy's stubborn defense" he
stated, "A large portion OF the viii
lage is now ours. We took two guns
and sixty more prisoners"
Haig said that repeated German at
tacks made yesterday between the
high wood and Guillemont had been
without success and that British artll-
lery and machine guns had inflicted
heavy losses,
Despite Haig's statement that the
night was Comparatively calm" spe-
cial dispatches from Paris today de-
clared that the battle along the
Guillemont-Pozieres line was con-
tinuing and at midnight the British
held the advantage.
Resumption OF the great push"
within the short space OF three days
had advanced the British lines to
within striking distance OF the Ger
man third line trenches and brought
great rejoicing in London, &
Dispatches emphasized the terrific
hand-to-hand lighting raging around
Guillemont. Half OF the village Is
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-24
SLAv GAIN IS.
REPORT Ed
NEAR RIGA
The Russian Bear Confines
to Smash through Teuton
Lines in Advance Toward
Caicia and Hungary

Petrograd. July "a. - Russian
armies have blasted and battered
their way through the German line
below Riga and have shattered tenn
porarily the Austrian resistance to
further Russian advance toward
northeastern Galicia and Hungary.
Violent German counter-attacks
northeast of Koyel have been re-
pulsed. Today violent artillery
duel was in progress between the
forces of Generals Kuropatkin and
Won Hindenburg along the north
easternmost point Of the battle front.
So far the censors have veiled the
exact details of Kuropatkin's recent
coup, but the fact that the cars
troops have been able successfully to
pierce von Hindenburg's line. con-
sidered the strongest to which the
Russians are opposed. was hailed
here as one Of the striking achieve
ments Of the war.
Further details today served to ac-
centnate the. extent. Of the Victories
OF General Sakharon along the rivers
fLipa and Styr Apparently his forces
have almost encircled the Teutonic
commands OF Generals Boehm-
Ermolli and Bothmer. forcing their
retirement. Russian troops now
dominate both banks Of the Lipa from
the Styr to near Mirkow. and In some
parts of the line have thrust forward
eight or ten miles beyond the river.
'Brody is menaced with an envelop-
ing movement.
Southwark Russian forces control
many of the approaches to Jablonitza
pass and have forced retirement OF
the Austrians to crests of the hills
beyond. Probably the conflict today
is in the pass itself
Considerable booty has fallen into
the Russians hands and in two days
$4,000 men have been captured
To emphasize Russian successes
came full report today Of more adj
vances Of Grand Duke Nicholas
army in the Caucasus. The Turks are
in retreat along the full line toward
Erzingan.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-24
NO CLUE
TO FRISCO
DYNAM|TER
Big Rewards Are Offered for
Apprehension Of the Fiend
Who Planted Bomb That
Killed Six During Parade

San Francisco, July 24.--To run
down the dynamlter whose hand dealt
death Saturday to six persons aud in
jured 36 when bomb exploded on
Market street during the prepared
ness parade all the energies OF the
city OF San Francisco were called in
to action today.
Following the announcement by
Mayor Rolph that he would person
ally guarantee a reward OF 5000 for
the apprehension OF the criminal,
Chief Of Police David White estab-
lIshed a separate and exclusive bu-
reau In the detective department de-
voted wholly to this case. The new
bureau win continue to exist "as
long as the dynamiter is at large"
The aid Of other large cities whose
police departments have marchist ex-
perts have asked that their detectives
best informed on anarchistic groups
cooperate with the San Francisco
police.
San Francisco expressed the belief
today that the dynamiter was an an
archist.
Meanwhile the detectives are work
Ing on several clues and are still hold
Ing Frank Josefson. who was detained
Saturday night because of remarks
he was heard to make after the ex-
ploslon.
The most promising clue was furn-
ished by William Taylor, an aged
peddler. who said he saw a man
leave a suitcase on the spot where
the bomb exploded at. 1880 p. H.
half an hour before the explosion. He
remarked to the man, he said. that
II was a poor place to leave his grip.
but the stranger walked hurriedly
away. Taylor was able to give only
a meager description OF him.
The list OF deaths as the result
OF the outrage still remained at six
today. although Miss Pearl Seeman,
whose leg was blowe OF. and William
Turnbull. whose skull was fractured.
were In critical condition.
All the less seriously injured were
removed from the Emergency hospi-
tai to their homes or private hospi-
tails today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-24

ENGLAND NEEDS
MORE MONEY TO
CARRY ON WAR

London. July 24.--Premier AS
quith in the house Of commons to-
day moved for a vote OF credit on
f450. 900. .o00--the largest sum which
the government has asked for in a
single bill since the beginning Of the
war.
The measure. characterized as q
supplementary estimate" will bring
the total asked Of the country this
year up to f1.o5o. 900. 900, and the
total since the beginning OF the war
to s2,S32.oOo.ooo. or about sl4.-
100000. 900.
The amount asked for todsy ap-
proximates $2.1st,500. 900.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-24
SEAL WIRELESS
INSTRUMENTS Of
THE DEUTSCHLAND.

Baltimore. July 24.--The wireless
instruments OF the Deutschland were
sealed by federal officials this after
noon under thu neutrality laws. The
representatives OF the customs house
affixed the federal seal to the sub
marines wireless apparatus. after
making q thorough investigation Of
the wireless plant. Meanwhile pipes
had been run from the nearby liner
Neckar 10 the submarine and a supply
Of fresh water was pumped aboard
the Deutschland.
The tug Timmons. standing by. was
under full head OF steam. and the
submarine slip buzxed with activity.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-24
PUT KAISER
WARSH|PS s
TO FLIGHT
Six Destroyers Appear OF
British Coast, and Engage
in Running Fight, Though
No Vessels Were Lost

London. July 24.--Six German de-
stroyers. attempting either a raid or
O reconnaissance on the British coast,
were put to flight by 4 British sea
force In running fight on Shouwen
bank Saturday night and early Sun
day. an admiralty statement an
nounced today. The German. ships.
II was said. were repeatedly hit. One
British vessel was struck once. but
the total British casualties were two
wounded. The German destroyers
succeeded in reaching a base on the
Belgian coast.
The British patrol vessels. charac-
terized as light forces in the state
ment. sighted three enemy dirlgibles
Saturday midnight near the North
Hinder lights. The squadron retired
before the British cruisers were able
to infiict any damage on them. Sub
sequently. the admiralty said. six
enemy destroyers approached and
were engaged by the British sea
forces in running fight on shouwen
bank.
"One Of our vessels was hit once
the statement concluded. "and two
of our men were slightly wounded" +"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-24
AsQUITH WANTS PROBE
OF CAMPAIGN FAILURES

London. July 24.-Premier Asauith
today introduced in the house Of COM
mons bill for investigation OF the
and Dardanelles CAM
paigns, II was in answer to numer-
Gus criticisms which have been
evoked since the Gallipoli disaster
and lack OF support at Kut-el-Amara.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-24
CYCLONE DAVIS
BEATEN IN TEXAS

Dallas. Texas. July 24.--J. H.
'Cyclone") Davis. poet and con-
gressman. whose temporary residence
In the effcte east resulted In his DON
ming a collar for the flrst time In 20
years. will discard that collar. Lat
est returns from the Saturday demo-
cratic primary today showed that
Davis was licked for renomination as
ngressman-at-large. Daniel r. Gar
rett defeated Davis.
Another famous figure who got Il
right In the Adams apple was Uncle
Charley" Culberson, United States
senator for four successive terms. In
the race for denomination he polied
s0.4si. against s2.5s3 for Colquitt,
former governor.
Governor Ferguson was assured re-
nomination by over 900 votes over
Charles III. Morris.
The Issue OF statewide prohibition
at a special election to be held after
the next legislature had convened
was leading by about 5000 votes.
Dallas, Texas. July 24.--Congress-
man MoLemore and Daniel Garrett.
former congressman. increased their
lead for the congressmen-at-large
position,
Senator Culberson Is slowly gain
Ing In his fight for denomination. The
last count was Colquitt s4.s5s; Gull
6s.079; Brooks. 60.S7l.
The vote on submission OF state
wide prohibition at q special election
stood: For. 116.70l; against. 1873.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-24
NO OPPOSITION TO THE
CONFIRMATION OF CLARKE

washington, July 24,--The senate
judiciary commlttecfeported unanlm-
ously today for the confirmation Of
Judge John H. Clarke as justice OF
the supreme court to succeed former
Justice Hughes.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-24
ENGLAND HAS
REPLIED TO
PROTEST
British Note Made Public
Today Is Only Partial An
swer to the Allegation Of
Illegal Mail Seizures

Washington. July 24.--Basing her
preliminary reply to Americas pro-
test against mail seizures on eight
specific cases cited In the American
note. England. In a memorandum de-
iivered here yesterday. and made
public today. asserts that the incon-
veniences charged are due to faulty
system that has been corrected. She
can not assume responsibility for oc-
currences complained OF until she has
Investigated them In detail, the mem-
orandum says.
American contentious that the
practice of mall seizures Ia Illegal Is
ignored. as is also the position OF the
United States that even n there 10
no appreclable delay. Illegal seizures
may place England In possession Of
information 20 which she has no
right, The reply does say, however.
that the principles involved win be
taken up at a later day.
The note declares only four spe-
clfic instances are cited and that they
are In such Form that investigation
Is ditilcult II was learned. however,
that the note said the MacNlff Horti-
cultural company OF New York ship
ped documents relating to perishable
goods on three ships New Am
sterdam. the Rotterdam and the
Costeriljk,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-24

The North Hinder lightship Is To-
Gated of the Belgian coast between
ostend and the mouth Of the Scheldt
river. Shouwen bank is in the same
neighborhood. The action which the
admiralty described therefore took
place of the Belgian coast. The Ger
man vessels engaged presumably
came from zeebrugge. where there is
Q German destroyer base.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-24
HEAT WAVE OVER
THE MIDDLE WEST

Chicago, July 24.-The plains
states and parts Of the Pacific coast
were still staggering today under the
most terrific, sustained heat wave in
recent years. The weather forecast
promised thunder showers that would
reduce temperatures in portions OF
the north-central and northwest
states.
The present hot spell has caused
approximately 40 deaths from heat
alone in the plains states. Indirectly
II has been responsible for $50 other
deaths. including 64 drownings.
During the last Ga hours tempera-
lures OF 100 and above were regis
tered at various points---Fresno, Cal.
with 1Os. being the leader. tg
Chicago spent parched Sunday.
It was estimated that 5000 found
refuge at the bathing beaches.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-24

in British hands. but in the other
half the Germans are strongly dug
in and fighting desperately to hold
their ground
Latest advances reported in last
nights statement was along a Ave-
mile front. The furthermost point
achieved was at Posieres nearly a
mile on the main highway to Ba-
paume, the immediate as
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-24

Washington. july 24,--The state
: department will Immediately ack-
nowledge to Ambassador Page at
London receipt OF the mail reply
from England and inform him that
Il Is not considered a response to the
United States note. The request for
an early reply on the principles In
volvcd will be repeated.
This was the ofiicial declaration at
the state department today. The
British reply. received yesterday. win
be given out for publication some
time today.
Direct relation between the British
mail seizures and blacklisting OF
American Arms was pointed out by
state department officials today.
The extreme irritation which the
administration sees over England's
delay In answering the mail note Is
partially because II was through the
alleged Illegal practice OF opening
mail OF American Arms that she OBJ
Continued on page ~
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1916-08-12
Big Airdome
fer Abbeville

Nes,r>. \. &. Nauck and Il 4
Nelson have made arrangements
tor the erection of a bI1 aIrdnme
to be put immediately ou the
Loteaud lot opposite the post
,lIice. The building will he -
(. ct wide bv 100 feet deep. and
have seating capacity a. 1900.
Nessrs Nauck and Nelson are
both experienced mem IN the
business, and promise 10 provide
first class entertainment for their
patrons Besides good moving
pictures they will have yaulc-
VILE and other attractions. \
select orchestra Wi! furnish
music for this place. y separate
aud distinct SEATING place will be-
provided for the negroes. This
new place promises to be the
most interesting Ahheri!le has
ever dreame ! Of having, Mr. f.
F Fcray has tn. contract for the
erection of the building.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1916-08-12
Pride In Labor.

Let US teach Our children to earn
what they get-to give useful ser
vice in such measure as IN their
tender wears they may give, with
out hardship. By which is meant
not odious child labOr-bindlng
children down to steady workout
the little errands- the little helpful
things aside from the usual duties
of home life--the useful, although
not irkson.e, deeds that boys and
girls may do, without detrlment
70 their health and without crow
ding the time that righttuily be-
longs to them for play. For these
things let them be reasonably COM
pensated, so that they early may
learn the value of earning their
own way-of being self-supporting
when they advance in years.
1t requires tact and good Judge
ment to separate little kindnesse'
and little thoughtfulnesses on the
part of children, those acts fol
which they should not be paid Blu
which they should be taught to d.
as a second nature habit, from TIL
unusual service for which parent
Or outsiders properly may remuner
ate the little ones. The carolina
purpose should be to let childre
grow naturally and logically int
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1916-08-12
Saturday, August II, 1916.
Opening of Public Schools.

The Guey dan and AbbevlIl'
High Schools will open on Seq
TENDER 18th, for a nine month
session.
The elementary schools of the
parish will open on October 9Th
for a seven months session.
The patrons of all the schools
should make preparation to ente
their children at the beginning
for there is every evidence tina
the attendance will be large anI
the accommodation is limited
J FL. WILLIAMS,
Parish Sup
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1916-08-12
Agricultural News Items
BY T. II. CASANOVA

Quite a number of farmers are
selecting their seed corn in the
field this year. We must remem-
Der good seed are necessary to good
crops.
The state will Appropriate some
money toward the carrying on Of
a fair i'll this parish, as SOON as the
committees in the different wards
have gotten up their prorata of the
fund.
M. a. W. Richardson has cut
his patch of alfalfa for the second
time this week.
/ There has been a few scattering
cases of hog cholera reported. 1t
is goad idea to look after this dis.
ease and report to the agent.
Remember that there will be q
Parish Fair held on the 5,6,7,S oil
Oct. and save something to exhibit
| there.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1916-08-12
l.. S. u. Scholarship.

ALbeville, La Aug 9 1916.
The Police jury has appropri-
ated the sum IF $3.50 90 to help
lefray the expenses OF student
at the University They shpu-
late that this student must be
chosen through cbmpcttive eAa-
mination and from applicants
hose parents or guardians are
not assessed for a sum exceeding
5000 90.
Young ladies and gentlemen,
who arr graduates of recognize d
) tate 1Hrgh eSCihudTs; Ur the FQG7-
valent thereto, will be eligible
to compete.
THIS examination will begin
on Monday, August p 9 n'clock
\. m, at the Abbevitie High
School. Questions relating TO
. he regular High School w0lk
will be gwen.
Yours truly,
J FL WILLtAMs,
PARISH Supt.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1916-08-12

he habit of being selt-rellant, OF
aving a worthy pride in sustain
hg themselves, as they come to
maturity. If all children had IN
killed into them habits of indust-
h and were imbued with the pride
mat would disdain to accept chart
y so long as it can be avoided
he pride that impcls men and
iomen to do the best they can even
hough adversely may impose dis
agreeable conditions upon them
BUT who insist upon earniug their
1wn way-if there were more OF
this pride there would be fewer
qhronic idlers. But suftiCeut
Into the keen desire for work
Should be the opportunity to get
work. 1t is undeniable that many
i deserving man, industrious by
Isature, too proud to accept charity
% long as he can avoid it, is com
belled to be the recipient of aid be
cause he cannot secure work assur
ing livelihood. Every man SHOULD
want to work. And there should
be work for every man who wants
-
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1916-08-12
Delphie +. Leleux, et ala.

DclDDle y. LeItuA, 6t dlts
By virture of a writ of Fieri Facias
issued to me out of the HOnora-
bic Seventeenth Judicial District
Court, il and for the Parish OF Ver-
mlion, State of Louisiana, in the
above numbered and emitted suit,
IN " authorizing and empowering me
il the premises, have this day seized
aud taken into MY Possession 10 sa'is'
~ said writ, and will proceed TO sell,
.. pubic auction, to the last and high
s responsible bidder, at the princl-
pal front door OF the Court House, IN
the town Of Abheville, Vermilion
Parish, La between the hours pre-
scIbed by law for judicial sales, on
Saturday, sept 10Th, 1916
the following described property sit
uat In Vermil.on Parish La. to-wit;
Que certain Mortgage Note of
SA2O1.O0, dated April 16Jh, 1913. due
one ear alter date, signed ~ UsIphie
f Leleux to his own order and ~
BIN endors d as well as by i. 4. Lee
ux, JOS. A. Leblanc, Felix f. Lsl-ux
FrOucois BroussIrd and Mrs f. ID.
|. leux, and Unidentified with an act of
Mortgage executed before +. Pelloat,
Notary public on April 18TH, 1913.
One certain tract ot land 81 u2ted
iu the town ui Dele andre, La. in ne
Parish OF VeTmilion, measUr.ng 240
ieet North and Solth by 153 3 ieet.
Eat snd West, bound,d OF tue North
y Mrs Margaret Elmide Migasz z,
south by Mrs Margaret Elonide.Mi-
cues, East 10y Central Street aid West
ty Mr7. Margaret Eionide Miguel,
together with all tie buildings ana
improvements thereon situated and
al pp r-HJncrs her-to belonging
sni ore ilup Automobile.
To ne sold tor cush with the benefit
Of appra'-e m u.
Sheriff. Office, Ahbeyille, La ihis
4th dag Of August 1915
AU0. NOR on,
Sheriff, Vermilion rob. La
/ nrousssTd & Samson, Attorneys,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1916-08-12

Several rice planters in the
Gueydau district have begun
cutting their new crop OF rice
But there will not be any great
amount of early varieties of rice
placed on the market because
only a small per cent Of the crop
is of that kind. The dry and
not weather of the past few days
has been especially favorable to
maturing and ripenlng Of all
isiud. of tices. -
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1916-08-12
Will MY Cl lid Take DR.. Kings
New Discovery?

This best suswer is DR. kings New
Discovery itself. Its pleasant sweet
,rup, easy to take 1t contains the
medicines which years of experience
have proven best for Coughs and Colds
Those who have used DR.. Kings New
Discovery longest are its bee, friends.
Besides ever bottle is guaranteed. II
you don't get satisfaction YOU get
your money back. Buy bottle, Use
a : directed Keep what is left for
Cough and Cold insurance, adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1916-08-12

the more it rains he muddier
our streets get, including the
large ruts, VIII ch hold water aud
make it easier t. cut the RUS
deeper They talk about road
drags for the country, hat the g
is no place that thcy conil he
better nspd than on our streets
after a rain. il, the drae hatrens
Gut the surface Of the street and
allows the water 20 run off ms
&. al Os rrmainIns in the rut>.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1916-08-12
Lost OF Stolen

One certain pronisscry note for the
sum Of S2l.5S, dated March IS, 1913,
and falling due Doc. l5-h, 1916, made
70 the order Of Mrs. OctaSie LsRo:de by
Remv : Hebert, and endorsed By Nuua
L. Cuidry and Alphonse Gaidry. said
note bearing 3 p,r sunum int from mat.
and 20 Der cent additional o. the aggre-
gate amount Of principal and interes; as
Attorneys fees.
MRS. OCTAVE LaBORDE,
Abbeviile, La, July 81, 1915,