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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-12
Watching the Returns

The average American will not read long dis
sertatons on politics, but he will read with relish
short, crisp bulletins, giving, in a nutshell the
progress of political convention or big gath
erlng. Scores of persons crowded about the
bulletin stations last week reading the returns
of the Chicago convention. Roosevelt's partici-
patton in the struggle added enough dramatic in
terest to give the convention SPICE
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-12

Professor Allen D. Hole of Earlham
college, chairman of the executive
committee of the five years meeting
of the Friends in America, announced
today that Professor Walter c. Wood
ward of the faculty of Earlham col
lege had been chosen general secre-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-12
THE PALLADIUM AND VACATIONS

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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-12
STEPHEN COX IS DEAD

ECONOMY, Ind, June 12.-Stephen
Cox, 81, died Wednesday night from
the effects of acute indigestion. Mr..
Cox spent part of Wednesday at Econ
omy, and died soon after arriving
home while seated in a chair. Funeral
was held Friday afternoon at 2:30 at
the home. Burial at Springfield GENE
terry.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-12

LYNN, Ind, June 12.-Mrs. G. H.
Gerlach and Miss Katherine left
Thursday for a visit with relatives at
Alexandria. . Russell Isenbarger re-
turned from Greencastle Thursday
morning, where he has been attending
school, He was accompanied home
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-12
PARTY VISITS TOWNS

louisville, Ind, June 12,-Twelve
towns near Zionsville were visited by
thirty-one automobile parties of evan.
gelistic workers in the campaign be
ing conducted by Mrs. Daisy Barr
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-06-12

At a meeting of the new shoemak-
ers' union in Worcester, Mass, recent
~, several OF the members of the
union came to the hail in their own
automobiles.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-23
TAFT OR WILSON
FOR PEACE MAKER

Berlin. May 23,--Lphilip Schiede-
man. socialist leader. informed the
United Press today that Woodrow
Wilson, or William Howard Taft.
would be satisfactory to the Genman
socialists as peacemaker He add
cd that appointment OF u food dicta-
tor would destroy all hopes OF an
allied victory through food block
ade. and compel Great Britain TO
make peace.
Socialists desire peace" he de-
olared. IL am confident that the Inn
perial chancellor wants peace. There
is enough food for all Germany. What
Is needed is absolute control OF the
German states which must feed Ber-
lin and which formerly depended up
on outside states. The food dictator
will be an imperial officer. The states
have fought side by side and now
each must put Its foodstuffs side by
side. There will then be plenty to
last until the crops are harvested. A
shortage OF q few weeks will not
make us sue for peace"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-23
WILSON WRITING
PEACE ADDRESS

Washington. May %. S.-President
Wilson is working on his address to
be delivered Saturday morning at the
meeting of the League to Enforce
Peace. He is confronted by most
difficult task. Strong pressure is be-
ing brought on Americans to have the
president outline some definite peace
plan, On the other hand. Premier
Brands declaration that there will
be no peace until the entente allies
win decisively indicates that the en-
tente powers do not desire to talk
peace now.
In consequence, the president will
probably content himself with noti-
flying the world that he is ready to
open channels for peace talk when
ever the belligerent nations are
ready, He will also discuss how
peace is to be preserved hereafter.
Wilson is going to New York to-
morrow for the wedding of his physi-
clan, DR.. Carey Grayson.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-23
BOND ISSUE
VOTED BY
ROSEBURG
Umpqua Valley City Follows
Lead Of Grants Pass and
Legalizes 100000 Bonds
for Building a Railroad

Roseburg, May IA municipality
built railroad from Roseburg into the
timber belt Of the Cascades was be-
lieved assured today as the result Of
the adoption of an amendment to the
city charter yesterday. The amend
meRt was adopted in a special cleo
tioh by vote OF 557 to "a.
s. A. Kendall, Pittsburg fnan-
cier, plans to build sawmills in Rose
burg and open logging camps In the
mountains when the road is con-
structed. A 100000 bond issue to
finance the railroad was approved by
the voters several months ago. The
supreme court decided Roseburg
could not legally lend its financial
credit to private enterprise, and the
bond issue was held up.
BY the adoption Of the charter
amendment advocates Of the measure
believe they have removed the tech
nical legal hindrance.
p I
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-23
TO PARADE.
FOR PREPAREDNESS

Portland, May 23.-Preparations
were In full swing today for pre-
paredness parade June 3, when Port
land will follow the lead OF New York
city. The parade will be at night
to insure a larger number of civilians
In the marching line, The date was
iixed and arrangements started at a
meeting last night. Judge Ganten-
beln was named chairman of the COM
mittee In charge, Mayor Albee start
cd the movement upon receipt OF q
telegram from Mayor Thompson OF
Chicugo urging Portland to join other
cities In raising their voice for pre-
on June 3. &
The state militia, several squads OF
police, the Spanish war veterans, civil
war veterans and other Nsimilar or
ganizatlons viii augment the crowds
OF plain clothes civilians In the march.
II Is planned to have at least $4,000
people In the parade,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-23
DEMOCRATS WOULD
RUSH NAVAL BILL

Washington, May 2S.-Efforts of
democrats to pass the naval prepared
ness bi0 before the Chicago conven-
tion precipitated bitter house de-
bate today. Congressman Mann de-
clared that trickery was being resort
ed to in order that the measure
might be rushed through without de-
bate, or kept in the air so republi-
cans would be prevented from attend
ing the national convention.
1T Is matter Of policy for us to
pass the bill before the republican
convention" Congressman Kitchen
replied. "If we don't, you folks will
charge MS With having failed to keep
our pledges
The debate ended without an agree
ment. NJ
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-23

PLATINUM IS
WORTH S77
AN OUNCE
But CeorgeE. Anderson, Who
On|yFour Years Ago Threw
the White Metal Away,
Holds for a Higher Price

IN oifer OF SIT per ounce for the
platinum output OF his minc on tho
Illinois river has been declined by
Geo. h. Anderson. who will hold the
precious metal. worth nearly Ave
times its weight In gold, for u rise In
tho market. Four years ago Mr. An.
derson was carefully picking out the
white wetal that was too heavy TO
wash out OF the yellow dust aud
throwing II Into the discard so that
II might not spoil the appearance OF
the gold. But today Il is different
story. and the 10 ounces which Mr..
Anderson brought TO town yesterday
could be exchanged for s770 In gold.
When the character OF the whito
metal had been determined. Mr. An
derson commenced saving I, for tho
market. HIS first sale having been OF
10 ounces that brought him $40 an
ounce three years ago. The Ander-
son mine gives a recovery OF about
that much platinum along with It's
gold In every winters run. and the
value Is fast mounting higher
But with platinum worth 80 much
in the open market. II Is still the yell
low metal that gives the Anderson
placer mine It's greatest worth Along
with the 10 ounces OF platinum Mr..
Anderson also brought to town yes
terday l22 ounces OF gold. all gath
cred In the RIFLES OF the sluice boxes
during tho past 20 days A cleanup
on this mine Is made every Goth day.
and each harvosts nets around hun
dred ounces. Mr. Anderson had been
in recently with gold that sold fer
$1,000. the proceeds OF the cleanup
OF the 2Gth. and the l22 ounces rcp-
resents the run OF the mine since that
date and up to the middle OF the pre-
sent month
The Anderson mine Is equipped
with -four giants and a Ruble elevator.
Only two OF the giants are In opera
tion usually. however, Tho past sea
son has been one OF the hest OF tho
lG years that Mr.. Anderson has been
with the property either as operator
or owner, there having been an abun-
dance OF water, and the output will
equal that OF any season In the past,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-23

organizing to support, and with all
my heart l welcome such support" Z"
The Roosevelt Republican league
announced today that 1t completed an
organization in each OF 30 states.
kilograms pledging support to the
colonel are coming by the wholesale,
1t was said.
Hotel lobbies are crowded with
politicians, Among the visitors today
are former Senator Crane and former
Governor Foss of Massachusetts,;
Roger Sullivan, Of Chicago, and Nor
man n. Mack, chairman of the demo-
cratic national committee.
Foss said he did not believe Justice
Hughes would accept the republican
nomination. Crane was as silent as
ever. Mack and Sullivan would not
discuss the situation.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-23
FROM FRISCO TO
NEW YORK BYAUT0
IN RECORD TINE

New York. May 23.--Smashing the
transcontinental automobile record,
Bobby Hammond, driving an Empire
car. arrived at Broadway and 42nd
street today, having Travelled the
1884 miles from San Francisco in
8 days. 10 hours and SO minutes. He
lowered the mark established last
week when Cadillac eight covered
the distance from Los Angeles In
z days. II hours and So minutes.
Hammond followed the Lincoln
highway. He had a companion from
San Francisco to Cheyenne, and drove
from that point to Fort Wayne alone.
His car was an Empire chassis, fitted
with racing body. Hammond car
ried letter from Mayor Rolph to
Mayor Mitchell. which was delivered
this afternoon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-23
'TEUTONS HEAD FOR
ITALIAN VERDUN'

9 Geneva, Switzerland, May a.
Despite desperate resistance, the Aus
trian armies today are steadily press
ing forward against vicenza. the
italian verdun." on the first anni-
versary of Rome's war declaration.
Austrian artillery is bombarding
the snow-capped peak of Monte Pas
ubio, 21 miles northwest of vicenza
This summit bars the northern en-
trance into the valley.
The whole Tyrol front is the scene
OF most desperate fighting. South
OF Roverto the Italians are making a
heroic stand near Sereavalle, while
their guns mounted on. Monte Baldo
shell the attackers.
Southeast OF Roverto Austrians
crossed into Italian territory at three
places. Rome reports bloody fight
ing in this region, Of a see-saw char
acter, hrst one side and then the
other reaching the border.
1t is believed in Rome that the
Austrians' drive southwark was in
tended to divert the Italians from an
offensive on the Isonzo line, and that
the Austrian losses have been heavy
enough to force an abandonment Of
their offensive.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-23
PROTEST TO ENGLAND
READY FOR DELIVERY

Washington, May 23.--President
Wilson today completed his protest
against seizure OF United States mails
by the British. 1t was sent to Secre-
tary Lansing at noon. with the ex-
pectation that 1t would be cabled to
London Immediately.
The communication is largely legal
in character. 1t closes with instruc-
tions to Ambassador Page to renew
vigorously complaints already made
by the United States. The discussion
relates to the practice Of British
cruisers holding UP American mails
carried in neutral vessels and taking
them to English ports, where the let
ers are subjected to censorship.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-23
ROOSEVELT SPEECH IS CONSIDERED
Open. BID FOR c. 0. P. NOMINATION

New York, May 23,--politicians to-
day regarded Colonel Theodore
Roosevelts speech to the delegation
of regular republicans Offering him
its support an open bid for the
e. o. p. nomination. They saw an
attempt to smoke out Justice Hughes
in the colonels declaration that no
man would be named by the conven-
tlon unless he fatty announced his
position on Americanism and pre-
paredness.
Roosevelt's speech was carefully
prepared and his attitude apparently
deliberately assumed. With regard
to Americanism and preparedness, he
said.
Any man at this time of crisis who
Is not aggressively. openly and spe-
officially for these principles Is against
them, and every patriotic man should
treat our public servants on this
basis"
The delegation was headed by
George Won H. Meyer, former secre-
tary OF the navy, who informed the
colonel that the Roosevelt republican
committee, an organization with
memberships In 80 states. has been
formed for the purpose OF working
for 7, r. In the convention.
In his reply, Roosevelt named over
the principles which he favored. and
said:
They are the principles you are
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-23
TRA|NMEN HURT IN
H|LLSD0R0 WRECK

Hillsboro, oreu May 23,---Three
men We're seriously injured this
morning when a Southern Pacific
local freight train crashed into the
rear OF gravel train on q long
trestle west OF Iillsboro, Two cars
and the tender were thrown to the
ground, 20 feet below Engineer
Hoberg was caught In the cab and
badly crushed. Fireman Sicksoose
and Brakeman Klmmell Jumped to
the ground. AIN three were rushed
to a Portland hospital on n special
train. The wreck blocked the track
and passengers on the Southern Pa
cihc electric trains were taken to
Forest Grove and rilllsboro BY auto
mobiles. Sl
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-23
D0UAUMONT is RETAKEN
BY FRENCH FROM TEUTONS
Allies Stage Great Counter Offensive in the North Of
France and Paris Is Today Celebrating What Is Con-.
sidered One Of the Most Notable Victories Of the
Verdun Campaign and Along the River Meuse

Paris, May 23.----After all-nighl
fighting Of great fury. French troops
expelled Germans from all except the
northeastern corner OF Fort Douau-
mont, II was officially claimed today
This Is one OF the greatest victories
OF the verdun campaign.
All Paris is celebrating the tri-
nmph. II was declared by the war
Office that French soldiers re-entered
Fort Douaumont after storming Ger
man positions along a mile and a
Quarter front
Further gains were also reported
on the west bank OF the Meuse. The
French are now convinced that the
Dead Mans hill stronghold is I'm.
pregnable.
News OF tho French gains was
partly Offset by word OF British re.
verses near vlmy heights. The Ba-
vArians there thrust back the British
lines to remove the threat against
their holdings which has existed since
the British took the offensive.
Bloody hand-to-hand fighting has
continued along every foot OF the ver-
dun front since Saturday. The slaugh-
ter along the hills northwest Of ver-
dun Is growing deadlier every hour.
Trenches have been pounded 10 dust.
Infantry are locked In bayonet strug-
giles to the death. The most intense
battling is occurring at Hill 304,
Dead Mans hill and connecting posi-
tions west OF the Meuse.
Heavy German charges on both
sides OF the Meuse river were re-
pulsed. except north OF Thlaumcnt
farm, on the east bank, where Teu-
tens gained entrance to a trench re
Gently seized by French troops.
When today's official communique
was issued, the conflict was growing
more terrific every minute following
one of the bloodiest nights in the his
tory OF Europe.
Amid the ruins of Douaumont Ger
man detachments we're still Offering
heroic resistance, With bayonets,
hand grenades. trench mines and
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-23
PROHIBITION BILL BEFoRE
BRITISH COLUMBIA HOUSE

Vancouver. B. c., May 2s. The
prohibition referendum bill, which
passed caucus last Tuesday, will come
before the house this afternoon. With
it will be introduced the bin for the
referendum extending the franchise
to women as several measures which
must go through the house before the
referendum can legally be taken.
Included in tomorrow's amend
ments to the election act and other
present legislation will be one giving
all soldiers the vote. This means
the men in Flanders as well as those
in the old country and Canada.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-23
BOUGHT A GUN AS
PROTECTION IN FRISCO

San Francisco. May 23.---When
called upon to explain the charge OF
carrying concealed weapons. Charles
Fugonl. tourist. told Police Judge
Brady today that when In Los An
geles people had warned him to carry
a gun during his visit In San Fran
cisco.
II was led to believe that things
were Wild and woolly up here. your
honor" Fugonl told the Judge. so I
bought n gun"
Judge Brady took the case under
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-23
Town the World the Size Grants Has With
ITALIAN TROOPS
EVACUATE BORG
TO AUSTR|ANS

Vienna. May 23.--Italian troops
have evacuated their positions at
Borg before the Austrian advance. II
was officially announced today.
The Italians led from Borg,
where much booty was found" said
the statement. Our Graz corps
crossed the Italian border. pursuing
the defeated enemy 10 the Monte
velua fortincations. which are now
in our hands. We captured a total OF
1873 cannons. An Austrian aeroplano
bombarded railroads between San
dona DipIaye and Porto Gruardo." :"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-23
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
THINK ORpET INNOCENT

Waukegan, ILL.,, May 2S.-A poll
Of the senior class OF the high school
which Marian Lambert attended to-
day showed belief in the Innocence
OF William II. Orpet, accused OF mur-
dering her The vote for not guilty
was ITO boys and 10 girls, Four
boys and eight girls voted guilty.
Those who were undecided number
ed eight, one boy and seven girls,
None favored the death penalty.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-23
HADLEY NOT TO LEAD
MISSOURI DELEGATION

81. Louis, May 23.--Herbert s.
Hadley former governor OF Missouri.
lost all hopes of heading the Missouri
delegation to the republican national
convention, and using that Office to
help his vlce-presldential boom, today
when Otto stlfel beat him out by a
vote OF 20 to z.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-23
HINDU REVOLUTIONARY
LEADERS ARE HANGED

San Francisco, May 23.--Accord-
ing to information received here to-
day by Ram Chandra. editor Of the
Hindustan Gazar, four more leading
Hindus have been hanged for taking
part in revolutionary outbreak in
India. One OF them was said to be
Amir Chand. iheadmaster OF the
American mission and high school at
Delhi.
One hundred other suspects have
been arrested in Calcutta.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-23

clubbed muskets. Tenton soldiers
fought individually there, refusing to
treat and dying where they fought.
In the meantime the French engi-
neers were busy strengthening their
hard-wcn gains, expecting violent
counter-attacks.
One OF the most spectacular epi-
Sodes occurred on the west bank Of
the Meuse. where. shielded by dense
cloL1 Of poison gas. behind screen
OF liquid fire, the Germans advanced
by a brilliant charge and entered a
French trench. Hundreds OF French
men, wearing gas masks and cloth
ing to protect them against the
flames, Iurked in their bomb-proofs
until the Germans swarmed In. Then
they dashed out In the midst OF the
German cheers. killed many enemies
and elected all survivors from the
works.
East OF Hill a04 German bugles
sounded charge in force and q
wedge-shaped column Of men ran to-
ward the French. intending to d.
vide their ranks and outfank one de-
tachment holding an important posi-
tlon. Word Of the attempt was i'm
mediately telephoned to the massed
batteries Of "seventy-fives" in the
rear and n well directed curtain Of
fire dropped into the front ranks Of
the Teutons, obliterating it and send
ing the remainder OF the column back
In confusion.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-23

Paris, May 2S.--In the greatest
counter-offensive since the verdun
campaign began French legions are
carrying their banners today into a
smashing drive against German lines
both east and west Of the river Meuse.
The German official statement,
while admitting that the French are
on the aggressive, specifically denies
the claim that practically all the
wreckage of shell-shattered Fort
Douaumont is in French hands. Ber-
lin says the engagement is progress
ing, with the ruins held by Germans.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-23
MErHoDisTs IN FAVOR
OF WOMAN SUFFRAGE

Saratoga. n. Y. May 23.--Amid
great applause the Methodist gem
eral conference today passed reso-
lutions favoring women suffrage.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-11
FRISCO WANTS
TO END STRIKES
Mayor Rolph Suggests Way
to Stop All
Disputes
WANTS COOPERATION

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 11.-Ar
bitration OF all OF San Francisco
industrial disputes will be attempt
ed at once II the suggestion OF
Mayor Rolph ir an open letter
made public today. is adopted by
the Chamber OF Commerce and the
labor unions involved.
The mayor proposed that the
Central Labor bodies and the en-
ployers' organizations appoint five
members each and that to the
board so organized be added Arch.
bishop Edward J. Hanna and four
other clergymen appointed by the
archbishop.
He suggests that such a board
be given power to act and eX-
presses the belief that II could
quickly relieve much Of the pres
ent industrial friction, correct
abuses, prevent strikes, lockouts
and boycotts and insure Industrial
peace without which neither cap
ital nor labor can prosper"
The mayors suggestion was In
dorsed by the Building Trades
Council and other union organiza
tons have not yet replied to the
mayors appeal.
simultaneously with the mayors
appeal. the police committee OF this
board OF supervisors rejected tn
proposed ordinance to make pick
citing by striking workingmen ;
misdemeanor punishable by n fine
and imprisonment.