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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-22
GRAFANO[A RECORD
CARRIES MESSAGE

Los Angeles, Sept. 22,---Queerer
than voice from the grave were the
words OF Flight Lieutenant Kirby to-
day, lifting out Of the smoke riffs Of
tho British lines on the Somme, and
telling his little sister In Hollywood
what a terrible thing war really was.
Dainty Miss Madge Kirby, In quiet
bungalow unsealed q small package
bearing the British army postal
stamp, placed a record on q grafanola,
and waited
"Dear little sister" began the voice
from nearly half way around the
world--and sister listened breath
lossly to the voice OF her own brother
.-"you're listening to brother In the
trenches near poSieres Docs the re-
cord carry the booming as hear itg
Now, that you hear me. | wish yol
could only take one little peen into
this world ard 90 thN & 'nre wN rNe
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-22
MAY NEGOTIATE
MEXICAN LOAN

New London, Conn. Sept, 22.--No
formal session ef the Mexican
American conference was held today
but the presence of Albert Panl. one
OF the Mexican commissioners, In
Boston revived reports that Mexi-
can loan Is being discussed.
The Mexican commissioners have
insisted all along that financial ques-
tlons are entirely secondary to the
settlement OF the problem OF border
patrol. With the program for border
patrol practically completed. 1t is pos.
sible that the commission intends to
take up Mexican financial AFFAIRS as
It's next subject OF discussion,
General Bliss will return to New
London from Washington by Monday.
The commissioners will confer with
him and then put the finishing
touches on the border patrol plan,
calling for cooperation by Carranza
forces until such time as the with
drawal OF the United States expedi.
tIon is deemed advisable.
The border patrol plan probably
will be ready for submission to Wash
ington and Mexico City by the middle
OF next week.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-22
COUNTY FAIR
CL0SEDLAST
NIGHT
Exposition Comes to an End
After Successful Season,
and the Population Makes
Merry Upon Streets Of City

The gates at the county fair
grounds now swing outward. The
crowd has dispersed and the dis
mantling OF the premises In about
complete, The 1915 ahow Ia at an
end. but II has loft behind q record
OF success. The display was the best
ever assembled here. and all depart
ments were flied 10 oyernowing. Some
OF the best OF the exhibits are being
prepared for shipment to the state
fair. which will be held at Salem
next week.
The crowd az the fair grounds
Thursday was large. though not quite
up TO the record set Wednesday.
which was the big day. Thursday
night saw the largest crowd OF the
week upon the streets. however. and
there was much mirth and merriment.
with bushels OF confetti sowed upon
the pavement For n time Thursday
evening three bands were discoursIng
music upon the streets. Tho boys
band OF Oakland. Cal. which happen
cd through here. gave concert at
Railroad park early In the evening;
then there was the baud OF negroes
vita tho company billed to show at
the opera house, and finally the clty's
own Moose band, which played till
toward morning ut the pavilion dance,
A large part OF the population was
upon the streets, and q few maskers
added 10 the novelty OF the occasion,
A kangaroo court was also maintain
ed at the band stand for time. and
numerous citizens were hailed before
Judge Gilmore and fined for various
offenses. The fund turned In through
this source will go toward paying ex-
penses not otherwise provided for.
Tho visitors from Portland de-
parted, with n few exceptions. for
their homes Thursday evening on
train No. 10, a delegation from the
citizens being at the depot to bid them
farewell
The lists OF prize winners at the
fair will appear In the Sunday
Courier.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-22
SUBMARINE SUNK
BY A SEAPLANE

Berlin. via Sayville, Sept. ga
Austrian seaplanes bombarded and
sank the French submarine Foucaus
in the southern Adriatic, said an
official statement from the Austrian
admiralty today.
The submarines crew, composed Of
two officers and 81 men. we're rescued
and made prisoners by the aviators
and later turned over to a torpedo
boat
The two French officers were trans
ported back to an Austrian harbor by
Austrian aeroplanes,
This was probably the first time in
history when an air machine defeated
an under-the-water craft in battle and
then carried away prisoners.
The pilot of the Austrian plane was
Lieutenant Clezeny and the observer
Lieutenant Won Klimberg. Another
plane, piloted by Lieutenant Kem-
jevec, with Cadet Severa observer.
helped to capture the submariners.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-22
FARMERS HOLDING
1916 WHEAT CROP

Washington, Sept. 22.---Approxim-
ately 3S0. O46, 900 bushels OF the 1915
wheat crop of 6l1,0OO, 900, or nearly
two-thirds OF II, win stlll be in the
hands OF the farmers October /, de-
partment OF agriculture officials es-
innate today, This estimate is based
on reports made by trade publica-
tlons Movement Of the 1915 wheat
crop began In July. During that
month 64,000,000 bushels were re-
ceived at the elevators. In August
80, 100000 bushels were received.
Receipts for the past flve years dur
Ing September have averaged about
Ia per cent OF the total yield, which
this year would mean Sb,54O, 900
bushels.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-22
las Paper With Full Leased Wi re Telegraph Service
TWO LINES Of
GERMAN TRENCHES
TAKEN BY BRITISH

London, Sept. 22.--British troops
advanced on mile front south OF
the Ancre last night, capturing two
lines OF Germans trenches between
Fiers and Martinpuich, General Haig
reported this afternoon.
The German war office almost
flatfy contradicted the British claims
Of success, reporting only grenade
engagements and artillery duels on
the Somme front.
Berlin also made no mention OF
heavy German attacks against the
French lines north OF the Somme the
repulse OF which was oficially an
nounced at Paris today.
Official admission came from Ber-
lin that the Russians have won q
victory in the savage fighting going
on around the Smotrec mountain IN
the Carpathians. The cars troops
have occupied the summit OF the
mountain and also retain their hold
on part of the Austro-Germar
trenches near Kortynica.
On both fronts In the Balkans ths
cars soldiers are also vigorously OF
the offensive. The Russians. co
operating with the Roumanians, ar,
making determined attacks on th'
German-Bulgarian lines in Dobrudj'
where Field Marshal Won Mackensen'
army is steadily retreating. accordint
to Bucharest dispatches In Mace
Idonia the Slavs are fighting beside
THE French and Serbians An officia
statement issued at Paris today re
ported marked advances by botl
French and Serbian troops. thougl
the Bulgarian war Office claimed tn
repulse Of all allied attacks.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-22
CHIEFS
OF ESPEE
COMING
President and General Man
ager Of Southern Pacific
Will Arrive IN Grants Pass
Tonight to Greet Citizens

VIM. Sproule. president OF the
Southern Pacific railroad system. ac-
companied by W. r. Scott. the gem
eral manager Of the same road, win
arrive in Grants Pass some time to-
night. and will remain here to meet
our citizens Saturday forenoon. The
coming Of these two ofiicial heads Of
the railroad company is In response
to an invitation extended to them By
the local Commercial club. The in
vitation asked that the visit be dur
ing the progress Of the county fair,
IL possible. otherwise at such time
as was convenient to the gentlemen
themselves. 1t was expected that the
visit could be before the fair closed,
but Messrs. Sproule and Scott were
called to Salem from San Francisco
to appear at the hearing before the
state railroad commission at the car
shortage probe, and they could not
get here sooner. Mr.. Sproule wired
the club. however. that they would
come as soon as they could get away
from the hearing. and later advices
state that they viii leave Portland
this afternoon by special train. and
will stop OF in Grants Pass to meet
its people in response to the friendly
invitation
1t is probable that an inspection
of the sugar factory and trip over
the new railroad to the Waters Creek
terminal viii be included In the en-
tertainment provided for the visitors.
while as many Of Grants Pass busi-
ness men as possible will greet
Messrs. Sproule and Scott personally.
Passenger Agent John NJ. Scott is
now in the city, and will remain here
during the visit Of the Espee chiefs.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-22
ENGLAND WOULD
DODGE TROUBLE
ON MAIL SEIZURE

Washington. Sept 22.---England is
determined TO prevent the mails SELF
ures situation from reaching any
thing even approaching a diplomatic
crisis. This was the general belief
today, when Sir Richard Crawford.
commercial adviser OF the British en-
bassy. announced he will go TO New
York early next week 10 confer with
leading bankers and financiers re-
gardlng Englsnd's mail censorship
and It's effect on American business.
Sir Richard and Secretary OF State
Lansing held a long conference yes
terday. Neither would discuss the
meeting, but II was learned today on
high authority that Crawford gave
to Lansing detailed statement OF
his plans as q matter OF courtesy TO
the department.
Crawford, acting under his govern
ment's instructions, plans to bend
every effort 10 come TO an understand
Ing with leading bankers and finan-
clers OF this country who represen,
American shippers and manufacturers
regarding their overseas trade.
This Is the latest plan OF the Brit
ish government TO meet American
protests that England. by openins
American mail. Is divertIng business
10 English competitors.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-22
BILLY SUNDAY STARTS
COZ ON TRAIL IN DETROIT

Detroit, Sept. 22.--Billy Sunday
had a total Of COZ converts to his crc-
dit In Detroit today after two nights
OF "tralLhitting" in the Sunday taber-
nacle. This exceeds by almost 200
the number of conversions for the
flrst two nights Of the Baltimore and
Kansas City rovlvals, A total of near
ly 100000 persons have turned out
to hear the evangelist during the first
week and half OF his meetings here.
Collections to date have totaled
stt,S73.t2.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-22
THINK TRAMP LOST
LIFE IN SALEM FIRE

Salem, Sept. 22.--Ruins OF the big
Mullen barn near tho state fair
grounds were searched today for the
body OF q tramp who is believed to
have burned to death when flames
consumed that structure at 4 q, m,
The nro broke out shortly after the
man asked permission to sleep in the
barn. II spread to string OF live.
stock cars. containing horses and
sheep sent by M. s. Levy, George
Levy and j. u. Reynolds. OF
LaGrande, Ore. to be exhibited at
the fair, Quick work saved the ami
mails. State fair buildings also were
ssayed after y stubborn nght,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-22
ORDER STRIKE BY 100000
LABORERS IN new YORK
Leaders Call Out Union Employees in All Trades and In
dusnes in Sympathy With the Striking Street Car Men,
the Strike to Become Effective Next Wednesday, and
Mayor Mitchell Threatens Use Of Militia

New York. Sept. ga general
strike. which will bring out upwards
OF 500, 900 men and women, In SYM
pathy with the striking street gar
men, was called for Wednesday morn
Ing. September 81. BY the labor lead
ers OF New York. In conference here
this afternoon.
The action was taken after three
hours debate by representatives OF
so unions. National officers OF many
unions and leaders from nearby cities
were present.
The announcement made, follow.
Ing the conference. read:
1T was decided by unanimous vote
that a general suspension OF all work
be declared In all trades and indus
tries In Greater New York and vi.
clnity. the same to take effect We'd
nesday morning. September a."
Only the yielding by the traction
companies. which for three weeks
have steadiastly fought the employees
who went on strike because Of the
master and servant" individual con
tracts which were being put In force
can avert the walkout. labor leader!
declare, II is generally conceded thai
In setting the date for the genera
suspension OF work several day
ahead q way Is left for the inter
borough and New York Railways
companies to yield to the efforts o.
Mayor Mitchell and the state public
service commission to bring abou
arbitration,
President Shontz. OF the INTERIOR
ough. has said, however. that he will
have no further dealings whatever
with the representatives of the car
men.
The unions represented at the
meeting this afternoon gave the car
men unlimited support. The fight |:
regarded by them as involving one o.
the first principles of unionism-th'
right OF workers to organize.
The result OF the struggle here
they believe, Is OF first Importance t.
the cause OF unionism throughout th'
country
The carmen's strike has been one
OF the most bitter labor struggles II
the history OF the city to date. though
It has been marked with comparative
ly little violence. considering thu
character the deadlock has reached
Facing the warning OF Mayor Nit
chel that he win call out the militii
In the, event OF general strike
the striking street railway mer
and labor leaders went In session tt
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-22

New York. Sept. 22.-whether a
general walkout Of upwards OF S00,-
900 union workers in New York is
TO be called In support OF the sfrik-
ing employees OF the traction COM
panies rested this afternoon on the
result of conference OF representa-
tives OF the labor unions OF the city.
The labor leaders went into session
at the Continental hotel at 2:35. The
sentiment as they went into their
secret meeting seemed to favor the
voting OF strong support to the car
men in their fight, which the leaders
regard as involving the entire ques-
ltlon OF the right Of workers to or
ganize.
A majority Of the leaders appar-
emily were In favor of union men and
women In score or more trades
showing their sympathy for the car.
men by remaining away from work
until the traction trouble is salts
factorily settled. The only question
appeared to be whether the walkou
would take the form of an actual
strike or boycott of the car line.
and backed up by a novel plan which
would have the same effect as 9
strike call.
Sixty-five unions were represented
at the conference called this after.
noon. The majority OF the union
leaders expressed confidence in their
ability to call a sympathetic strike
that would soon bring the car com.
panies to terms.
In addition to calling upon all
union workers not to patronize the
street cars, subway and elevated lines,
the leaders considered plan of de.
claring that as the workers can moi
travel In safety under the present con-
ditions on the transportation lines
they will remain away from their jobs
until the situation is restored to
normal. This. 1t is realized, will be
only when the traction companies
consent to arbitration or Some other
means is found Of bringing the strike
to an end. The conference OF the
labor leaders was expected to last
most OF the afternoon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-22
MEN BURN TO DEATH
UNDER OVERTURNED AUTO

Galveston, Sept. 22,--Several score
persons helplessly watched two men
burn to death beneath an overturned
automobile that went over an en-
bankment near the causeway shortly
after midnight last night. causing
three deaths, The tank exploded and
the flames spread SO rapidly that the
crowd was unable to pull the victims
from beneath the wreck.
The dead are: H. T. Roach. 80;
w. s. Dennis, Jr.. 30; Miss Claudia
Collier, is.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-22
TGUTONs TAKEN FROM
AMERICAN SHIP RELEAsEn

Washington, Sept. 22,---The thirty
eight Germans, Austrlaus and Turks
who were taken from tho American
steamer ehina by British warship
some months ago, while en- route
from Shanghai to the Philippines,
have been released, according to a
state department dispatch from syd-
ney, Australia. Their release was tho
result OF state department protest
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-22

Father was In the thick of the fight
at Pozieres, but he's safe and sound
as a whistle
The voice went on In reassuring
way, telling little sister" how he
downed a German warplane over the
ground where the British and French
advanced.
Miss Kirby answered her brothers
recountal by talking into blank re-
cord herself and mailing It to her
brother somewhere in France"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-22
EMPEROR WILLIAM
AT KOyEL FRONT

Copenhagen, Sept, 22.--Emperor
William has arrived at Kovel front.
according to advices received here
today, and It is, believed that General
Won Hindenburg Is about to inau-
gurate a drive against the Russians,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-09-22

finally consider whether 100000 or
ganized workers should be called out.
characterlzing a sympathetic strike
as grossly violative OF the laws"
Mayor Mitchell has warned the labor
leaders that he will use all OF the
military and civil power vested in
the mayor" to cope with such a situ-
alton.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-10

a herd of 20 cows pay them excellent
returns has proven that this average
sized herd Is not bad investment.
One may correctly assume that If
these animals are placed in healthful
surroundings and given the best of at
tentiOn the best results may be expect
ed of them. This may be accomplished
at very reasonable expense by the
construction Of a separate stable, which
will easily be paid for by the increased
returns made possible by the better IA
cilities for giving the herd the atten-
ton which modern practice indicates Is
a necessary for successful dairying.
The particular building shown here
ia 36 feet in width and 81 feet in
length, exclusive Of the feedroOm and
s,lo Its main interior is devoted en-
tirely to the housing Of stock. 1t being
assumed that there are other buildings
on the farm devoted to the storage OF
roughage to be used In the dairy barn.
This stable has solid concrete
Foundation with walls that extend up
two feet above ground level. 1t Is tn-
tended that the entire outer surface OF
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-10

straw for bedding. The straw is let
down into the feedroOm between the
stable and the silO, there being no
other connection between the stable
and the storage room above. The only
objection to keeping bedding In such
storage room Ia removed by having
1t dropped into this separate feed.
room, the door into the stable being
closed, thus keeping out all dust which
may be stirred up in handling the ma.
terial. The special construction Of the
floor overhead makes the sitting of
dust down from the storage room very
slight. and the air in the stable is
therefore kept in the best condition at
all times.
The chute used for the bedding Is
also used to drop silage from the diff.
ferent silO doors as required. All out.
side doors are hung with special roller
tracks, so they open and shut very
easily and fasten with heavy iron fas.
teners, which may be operated from
either the inside or outside. These de.
tails have a very desirable effect In re-
ducing all possible waste of time and
energy in the maintenance Of the herd
There have been great many de
vices placed on the market during re-
cent years which aid the small dairy.
man to carry on his business In the
best possible manner. With modern
methods helped out by these appliances
the dairying business has lost many OF
the disadvantages which 1t formerly
had to contend with. BY installing his
dairy cows in a separate stable which
is arranged to assist him In every way
in establishing a systematic and sani.
tnry method of conducting this branch
Of his business the farmer Of today
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-10
the wall shall be watesYs oOfed to keel
moisture away from the foundation.

the wall shall be wateFYS oofed to keep
moisture away from the foundation.
Inside the foundation walls is q
solid concrete floor which is laid OF
with managers at the sides Of the center
feeding alley. and cOw-standing floors,
the front portions being on level with
the manger floors. The standing floors
slope from the center to the gutterx
The alleys behind the cutters are sew.
eral inches lower than the standing
floors and are wide enough to make
room for the manure carriers which
run on overhead tracks. This arrange
ment IL excellent for the cleaning Oi
the stalls, 1t being possible to put the
barn In good condition easily and
quickly with 4 minimum Of hand labor
There are doors at each end Of the
litter alleys, opening into the yard, ~
that II Ia possible to have easy access
to the stable from any direction. The
litter carrier track may he carried out
at either end Of the alley. but 1t Is
usually found to be most satisfactory
II carried out ut the end near the silO
thus leaving the other end Of the struc.
ture clear.
There is a well-made ceiling over the
cow stable which gives eight feet of
hesdrOOm In the clear above the fiOOI
of the center feed alley. This ceiling
Is carefully constructed to make 1t air,
tight. Special attention is given to ven
tilatiOn. II being intended that fiues bs
placed in the walls which will allow
the incoming air to carry the foul all
monitor windows In the center of tho
roof.
Above the stable is II space that l.
usually filled at threshins time with
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-10

and more to the attention of those who
have contributed to the rapid advance
of improved conditions in this business
during recent years. The new methods
have found bnsis for operation in al
most every community and the public
has been aroused TO such point that
the dairyman who does not follow the
trend of the times is very likely to
have shrinking market for his prod
ucts. The days Of the old tumble
down dairy barn have passed and the
modern structure must pass the ap-
prOval of the critical age in which 1t is
erected.
One of the modern principles Is
shown in the tendency, in some parts
Of the country where farmers are do
.nS special dairy work along sanitary
lines, to house the dairy cows in such
4 separate stable as Is shown here.
The purpose of this practice is to
eliminate the dirt and dust Occasioned
)y handling OF feed or other material
from the air in the stable. Clean air
is as important as clean feed or clean
floors. This purpose is further aided
by the ease with which the problem
of ventilation may be solved when the
herd is kept in Il building by itself.
The practice is an admirable one and
it should be given the hearty approval
of every man interested in improving
the conditions Of his property. 1t may
be the thought Of some that the ex-
pense involved in adding building for
the purpose of housing few dairy
cows is not compensated for by the re-
turns from the business. This Is not
true In great many cases. for the ex-
perience of many farmers. who. with
the helm of one man, are able to make
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