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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-18
German Intrigue Along
the Border Is Charged

FL Paso, March IS. Carranza
Consul Garcia has received a message
from Leo Walker, editor of a Mexican
paper published at Laredo, Tex, stat
ing that German spies are operating
along the border in an effort to in
volve the United States with Mexico
and prevent the shipment of arms
and ammunition to the allies in Eu-
rope. The message to Consul Garcia
reads as follows:
Numerous rumors circulating here
accusing Germans of intrigues along
the border to bring war between Mex
leo and the United States, to the end
that the shipment of munitions of war
to Europe may be withheld, regard
less of what the consequences may
be to our neighboring countries
Columbus massacre is said to have
been inspired by German emissaries
and German gold. All consular
agents on the frontier should be
notified"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-18

operators or jitney lines Of auto
mobiles in Lackawanna county, will
be to require thousands of owners of
jitneys to obtain certificates If they
intend to continue in business The
respondents are NJ. j. Walsh, w. II.
Owens and S. Wilson and +. Williams
and have the right of appeal to the
Superior Court
In the course of his opinion Mr..
Monaghan says:
ut is argued that the term com
mon carrier was intended to be used
in a limited sense; but any doubt as
to the meaning of the term common
carrier in the act is swept away by
the very broad definition of that term
contained in section l.
The expression any and all common
carriers means no more nor less than
their ordinary use and Specification
indicates, !. e. all common carriers and
not less than all, If the ordinary mean
ing of very common words and Ian
guage is to be given them.
1T is contended by the respondent
in the present case that the term
common carrier as used in the first
section of the act, having been pre-
ceded and followed by certain named
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-18

common carriers, restricts the general
term to only such carriers as are
named; but this contention is without
any weight when it is noted that
among the specially named corpora
tions over which jurisdiction is given
are several that are not common car
riers at all, in addition to which,
should we confne our jurisdiction to
the corporations specified by name, we
would be obliged to wholly ignore the
general term any and all common
carriers
1--WE have therefore come to the con-
clusion that the respondent is a pub
lie service company and is entitled to
all the rights and liable to all the du-
ties imposed by the public service
company law. The respondent being
a public service company may not
lawfully begin business without the
approval of the commission. q.
AS we interpret the act no proposed
corporation intending to embark in
public service business, and no in
dividual partnership or unincorporated
association of individuals intending to
embark in public service business may
do so, unless it or he has first OBJ
tanned the approval of this commits
sion evidenced by a certificate of pub
lie convenience. We are
quite clear that while an applicant in
tending to operate a motor vehicle
must first obtain license from the
Commonwealth to operate his vehicle.
yet having obtained such license, and
before he can embark in the business
of a public service company, he must
apply for and obtain the consent of
this commission"
ANY one who holds himself out to
the public as ready to undertake for
hire or reward the transportation of
goods from place to place and so in
vite the custom of the public, is in the
estimation of the law a common car
rier.
"a careful review of the facts I'm
the case leads us to the inevitable con-
clusion that the respondent is a com
mon carrier of passengers under the
accepted legal definition of that term
at common law and also under section
1 of the act specifically defining the
term common carrier as including
all common carriers of passengers as
well as of goods or property. =
But the language comforting jurisdic-
ton upon the commission in Pennsyl-
vania is so clearly explicit and un-
ambiguous as to have no doubt of our
jurisdiction over common carriers of
the class represented by the respon-
dent.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-18
BULGARS MARCH AS
RUMANIANS MOBILIZE
CONTINUED From First Page. ]

from Bucharest to Predeal on the
Hungarian frontier.
Since the massed attacks of Thurs
day night against the village and fort
of VauH, northeast of Verdun, the Ger
mans have not advanced at any point
on the defenses of the fortress.
Last night passed without infantry
activity, and even the artillery action
is described as intermittent The
Paris War Office reports that the Ger
mans did not reply to a concentrated
fire directed by the French guns
against the German trenches in the
CrobeauX wood and in the direction
of hill 265, which is northwest of
Dead Mans hill.
On the other bank of the Meuse
there has been heavy work by the ar
tillery, notably in the regioon of Vaux.
Reports of developments of import
ance in the other war fields are lack
ing. There appears to be increasing
military activity in the Balkans, how
ever.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-18
REQ Plant Covers Forty
Acres of Floor Space

I'VE had laugh at the expense of
our publicity man the other day." said
r. c. Rueschaw, sales manager of the
REQ Motor Car Company, land his
chagrin was pitiful to see when we
told him that, instead of over-stating,
| in accordance with the traditions of
his craft, he had been grossly under
stating one important fact in connec-
ton with REQ.
"In reading over some REQ ads I
noticed that the publicity man had
changed his tune to some extent from
last year, and was now saying the big
| 3O-acre REQ factories instead of the
'2O-acre plants about which he talked
year ago.
"Of course knew that hundred of
tworkmen had been busy during the
past twelve months making additions
on all sides of the REQ factories, but
/ wondered whether he had the facts
straight or might be stretching it a
bit.
mot that it matters particularly to
a publicity man, but we sales manag-
ers have to be more fastidious about
\ these matters.
''I took the matter up with our su-
perintendent of construction and was
somewhat surprised myself at what
L found out
81 not only found that his '30-acre
plant statement was justified but that
/ ilG W dS SlOSSly llutllllS lIG REQ CO1n-
pany and not keeping up with the
growth of the concern.
After we had figured out the
amount of space, by the various new
additions to the REQ automobiles and
the REQ Motor Truck plants, we found
to our amazement that they now cover
very nearly forty acres-to be abso-
lutely exact, 1928 acres.
while it is really twelve years, it
seems only yesterday that the entire
REQ factory was encomposed in one
three-story building, 60 feet wide by
$50 feet long.
"Of course I noticed that of late
I'd feel considerably more fatigued
after walk through the plant, even
though ! have never covered all the
departments in any one tour. l attri-
buted that to oncoming of old age,
however, instead of to the real rea-
son. / felt better and younger after
our architect had figured out for me
that to traverse every aisle in every
department of the REQ factories would
mean a walk of nearly ten miles.
Nov I realize why we REQ folks
have so little need for golf. A walk
through the REQ factories is equal to
more than two 1S-hole games-and
to tell you the truth, / have found it
considerably more exciting"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-18
Commissions Decision
May Not Affect Gtney
Situation in This City

Edward F. Eisley president of the
Harrisburg Jitney association, said
this morning, that unless an addition
al tax is placed on jitneys in the State,
the decision of the Public Service
Commission will not keep any oper-
ators in this city from continuing their
business. At present only few have
paid the city license and furnished
the $4,000 bond required by city or
dinance, but 1t is believed that a num-
ber OF drivers in the city intend to
take out licenses later in the Spring.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-18
PENNsY AFTER EQUIPMENT

1t was reported in equipment circles
that the Pennsylvania Railroad system
may again come into the market and
purchase considerable number of
locomotives, either for requirements
or as additional equipment. The
Pennsylvania lines West are said to be
procuring prices on fifty Mikado type
locomotives, while the Pennsylvania
Railroad is said to be preparing speci-
flcations for number of Decapod type
locomotives for the lines East of Pitts
AAaAannh-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-18

1--WE can say without eXaggeration,
without illusion and without vain OPP
timism, that we now see the end of
this horrible war"
Mr.. Ribot's utterance is taken to be
of the utmost importance as indicating
official opinion with regard to the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-18
French Minister Predicts
Favorable End of War Soon

Paris, March 1S.-"We have reached
the decisive hour" said Alexandra
Ribot, minister of finance. speaking in
the chamber of deputies last night on
the financial and military situation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-18

result of the battle of Verdun.
Whether peace is or is not appreciably
nearer. it is unquestionable that the
tension in France has relaxed and
that mems thoughts are turned to the
rapid development of events favorab BILE
to the allies.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-18

railroad, trolley line or other. COM
mon carrier, which under the public
service company law of 1915 must OBJ
tain certificates of public convenience
before embarking in business.
The effect of the decision. which COW
ers three complaints brought by the
Scranton Railways Company against
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05
ELKS ARE COMING
TO GRANTS PASS

That Tuesday night will be u hot
time for members OF the Elks lodge
| Is evident from the arrangements
which the Medford lodge. and Its
Grants Pass members. are making
for the round up" to be held here,
A special train is to arrive from Med
ford at eight o'clock Tuesday even
ing. II win bring the Elks minstrel
show from Medford and the para
phernalla for the initiation OF candi-
dates. Following the festivities at
the opera house, for Elks only. a
banquet will be served at the jose
phine hotel. The "Medford Elk" a
neat little publication Issued In the
interests OF the Medtord lodge, makes
the following announcement OF the
big time:
"will there be some timer Say.
n you miss this one you will regret
|it all the rest OF your life. This Is
going to be a regular time, II Will
remind you OF the days OF old, so
get aboard. the band wagon and do
your part. All you have to do is 80
the rest viii be there waiting for
you.
THE Elks OF Grants Pass have In
vited us TO come up, and that is all
they do the rest. Who can turn down
such an offer? Now II Is up to you
to be there and help make this little
jaunt one OF the kind that goes down
in history. There will be something
doing from the time you get on the
train until you get back home, and
there may be something doing then
there also. Hoo Nose?
"The famous minstrel show Will
be there with a new line OF songs and
gags. The Buck Hounds will put on
their impressive work and there VIII
be plenty OF other entertainment.
Last. but by no means least, there
will be eats, and plenty Of them. as
we'll as a carload OF the drink that
made Ashland famous-Lithia water.
There will be special train leav-
ing Medford at Z p. m. and returning
when everyone Is ready to come.
Boys. It's up to us to show the
true No. 116S spirit and be there with
bells on.
Tickets are on sale at the secre-
tary's desk and the price for the
round trip Is sl30. Don't forget to
hold out this much when you turn
over your money to "the wife, on
the first OF the month"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05
7EKSoNAL AND LOCAL

! s. H. Riggs went to Glendale this
morning.
H. W. Christie went to Medford
this morning.
Rev. c. D. Dodge went to Lebanon
this morning.
/. A. Robie made u trip to Ashland
this afternoon.
Chas. Burkhalter made trip to
Medford this morning.
/ A. H. Carson went to Glendale this
morning on business.
| Mems All-Leather Work Shoes at
s2.50. Kinney & Truax. TAO
Mrs. Ray Wright returned to Rose
burg last night after spending few
days with Mrs. Andy McCarty.
Mrs. P. NJ. Snyder and daughter
returned this morning from stay
of few days at Dunsmuir.
Special prices on all suits. 1t will
pay you to see them before buying.
Mrs E. Rehkopf. 72Stf
Mrs. Il. l.. Green and son Silva
Green went to Ashland this morn
ing for a short stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Truman arrived this
morning from San Diego to visit Mrs.
Truman's brother. r. ]. Stickney,
who is Ill.
Mrs. Mary Chapman of Chicago ar
rived last night from Southern CAL
ifornia and will visit her nephew,
Judge C. G. Gillette.
c. H. Sampson went to Portland
last night to join Mrs. Sampson and
Herbert Sampson. who left here Sun
day travelling by auto.
All the large line Of Linweave
Summer goods. Shirt Waists and
Aprons 10 per cent of. Saturday on
". Kinney & Truax. 7ss
Edmond Walker of Calgary, Al
berta, who with Mrs. Walker and the
baby have been spending some weeks
with Mrs. Walkers father, L. ]. Hicks
left last night for New York, to be
followed later by his family.
H. L. Walther, division superin-
tendent. and F. F. Loder, assistant
superintendent of the Cal. Oregon.
Power Co., were in the city yester-
day, leaving last night for Glendale.
New line of Boys All-Leather Tan
Sneakers, all sizes S to IL and IL
to 2. Kinney & Truax. TAO
Mrs. w. C. Fry and Earl Brockman
came in from Merlin this morning
and with Mrs. Fred Smith went over
to Kerby to spend a few days with
relatives.
Rev. v. v. Dodge OF the Free
Methodist church, left this morning
to hold quarterly meeting at Rose
burg, and later at Cottage Grove.
He will then go to Springfield juno
tion to attend conferences.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05
Library Matinee at Star

Library Matinee at Star
The fifth matinee performance in
the series arranged under the auspices
OF the public library will be given at
the Star theater tomorrow, Saturday.
afternoon, at o'clock. The Offering
will be a polarization Of Mark
Twain's story. THE Prince and the
Pauper," with Marguerite Clarke
playing the dual leading roles. Three
little girls in costume will sing the
Negro Lullaby"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05
Englewood Dairy, Phone 222-
The pure milk dairy. 692tf
692tf.
The Prince and the Pauper--

The Prince and the Pauper--
Tomorrow afternoon there will be
given another in the series Of chill
dren's matinees sponsored by the
public library. The picture to be
shown is THE Prince and the Paup-
err" and three little girls. pupils Of
Miss Motley. will give song in cos
tune. called the Negro Lullaby"
This matinee will be at the Star
theater at 3 o'clock. and mothers. as
well as the children, are invited to
this children's program.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05
AERO CLUB OF AMERICA
OvERRULED by JUDGE

Portland. May 5.--Circult Judge
Kavanaugh today overruled the Aero
Club Of America and awarded $500
first prize money to John Watts OF
81. Louis for winning the balloon race
during the Portland rose festival.
After Watts had won the race the
Aero club disqualified him because
he had failed to post $50 entrance
fee. The club awarded prizes to Roy
Donaldson. John, Barry and H., e.
Honeywell, In the order named
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05
Snbscribes to Fair

II. II. Harter, member OF the coun-
ty fair board, appeared before the
council at Its recent session and ask
ed that the city aid in defraying the
expenses OF the annual fair. to be
held In September Under the pro-
visions OF ordinance $50 the council
granted the request by providing that
the licenses for concessions during
the week be appropriated to the fair
board In the sum OF $40.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05
ABANDON STEAMER
WRECKED NEAR HONG KONG
Bijou
Vaudeville.

San Francisco, May 5.-Under-
writer's have accepted the loss of the
Toyo Kisen Kaisha liner Chiyo Maru,
wrecked near Hong Kong, and the
steamer has definitely been abandon
ed, 1t was announced at the COM
pany's Offices here today.
The loss is about s5,O00,OO0 on
the cargo alone.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05
Grants Pass Meat Co.

Grants Pass Meat Co..
Prime Beef.
Pig Pork.
Veal.
Mutton.
Chickens.
All kinds Of cheese, hams, bacons
and pork.
Dry salt pork.
Rogue River salmon.
Prices reasonable. 739
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05
Dairy Herd Is Sold

DIRTY HeFu IL nOIU--
j, II. Smith, merchant OF Chico,
CAL, who spent a few weeks In the
city looking after business matters
connected with the Dlmmick estate,
left this morning on his return home
During his stay here he disposed oi
the dairy herd OF 40 head OF Jerseys
to Fred Knox. Mr.. Smith also states
that there will be 1900 feet OF irri.
cation nume put In this spring. bring
ing nearly the whole farm under ir-
rigation. n u} 80 drie t4 ucgl
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05
Fail From Wagon Breaks ARM

Fall From Wagon Breaks Arm
Geo. Campbell, an employe OF Jack
Smock at Holland. fell from load
of loose hay on Wednesday and sus-
tanned injuries. his right arm being
broken in two places and numerous
bruises. The young man walked q
mile and half to Holland after the
accident and was brought to Grants
Pass for attention.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05
Cuts Thumb From Hand

James Carlock is minus the thumb
of his left hand, he having cleanly
sliced It from the hand while split
ting kindling wood. DR.. Loughridge
repaired the damage.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05
Short Council Session

SnOrJ tOunch ctssieh- 10.
The city council held a meeting
Thursday night that was notable for
It's brevity, considering that It was
the first meeting Of the month. But
little business appeared before It, the
regular bills. which were duly audit
ed and allowed, being the chief item
OF interest.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05
To DOrris by Auto

Mrs. c. d. Welter and son, Roy.
left Thursday by auto for Doris.
California, They were accompanied
by Mrs. NJ. A. Wertz. who will spend
the summer at the sawmill town.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05
Engineer Boschke in the City.

Engineer BOschke In the City
George w. Boschke. chief engineer
of the new railroad. arrived in the
city from San Francisco last night,
and today has been out over the Hays
hill survey with Engineer Macvicar
and others Of the engineering staff.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05
Sure We Have

Sure We Have M
Children's and Misses White
Emmy Lou Pumps, white rubber
soles, Girls White veranda Pumps,
also White trimmed with Black,
White Parade Pumps with rubber
sole and heel. sizes 21a to 6. Kinney
C Truax. 740
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05

FOR SALE--Cabbage plants at II. 10.
Burton's. Our new stock OF mil
lInery has arrived. Call and see
II. Burton's 467 North Sixth
street. 744
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05
Boy Born Thursday

Boy Born Thursday
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
s. A. Dusenbury, Of Gold Hill, the
youngster making his debut into the
world at the hospital in this city.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05

Job printing of every description
at the Courier once.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05

RUMMAGFl SALE household goods
Saturday morning. S25 Washing
ton boulevard. " 739
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05

FOR sALE--SO acre REIMBURSEMENT,
ten acres slashed, forty acres TIL
able. Good house and well, and
some out buildings. Price 5000.
Address G. E. Atkins, Box 10,
Takilma, Oregon. 744
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05

Envelopes printed at the Courier
ofiice.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05
Repeat May Day Fete---

Repeat May Day Fete--
Yesterday afternoon there was a
large number OF patrons Of the
schools. in addition to the Parent
Teacher association, present at the
Riverside school when the scholars
repeated the program Of the spring
festival and May pole dance, and the
performance was Of such excellence
as to call forth much praise for Miss
Grace Hayes. who planned the per-
formance, and to the teachers who
drilled the pupils from their own
classes.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05

Another Gold Hill Dance
Come and have good time. Dane
ing at the Pavilion Saturday even
ing May 6, Good music and orderly
crowd, 7ss
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05
r. Saunders Is Coming

MIR. Saunders Is Coming
Geo. E. Sanders. manager OF the
Oregon-utah Sugar company, Is ex-
pected to arrive In the city tonight
from Salt Lake City. where he has
been for some days past on business
connected with his Arm.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05

Parent. Teacher Officers
At the meeting OF the Parent
Teacher association held May 4, the
following officers were elected: Mrs.
w. w. Candy, president; Miss
Beatrice Webb. treasurer; Mrs. q, G..
Holman, vice-president; Mrs. G, w.
Courtney. secretary.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05
80
NEW TODAY

classified AID RATES --2b
words, two issues. csc; six Issues,
soc; one month, $3.50, when paid In
advance. When not paid In advance,
Sc per line per issue.)
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05

TYPEWRITING or any kind OF book
work done. Phone 141-R, Mrs.
Bush. 664tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05

Clark \ Holman. Undertaken
Licensed embalmers. Phone so II
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05

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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-05

TrJurrr u1TTr
The Topeka state journal., 1916-10-21
PARSONS LET HIM GO
Decides That Michigan Guardsmen Is
Not Deserter.

Barton Smith, whose home is in
Michigan, but who has been on the
Mexican border with q Michigan regi-
ment, spent Friday night in the police
station, because he forgot the courtesy
due superior o ficer- Smith obtained
a furlough and when he found that tn e
first Massachusetts, signal corps was
returning home he cast his lot with it
He got into an argument on the train
and told a corporal what he thought
of him. The corporal told the next
higher officer and he in turn told the
major.
The major telegraphed ahead to the
Topeka police department to arrest
Smith when the train arrived. He
charged Smith with being a deserter
because it happened that in making
out Smiths furlough the clerk had
written two words on the wrong line
Smith was held over night. but was
released today after Chief Parsons had
looked over his credentials and de-
cided they were valid.