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The Dickinson press., 1916-09-23
JACK SPRAT AND HIS WIFE.
The Original Couple Were an English
Churchman and His Mate,

Churchman and His Mate.
You know all about Jack Sprat and
his wife. You have had occasion moro
than once to call unkind attention to
the lean husband and the fat wife.
who contrived between them to de-
YOUR all the meat on the platter. Do
you belong with the large majority Of
those who have given any considera.
ton to the subject, who are satisfied
that Mr.. and Mrs. Sprat came into ex-
istence in the fertile brain Of old
Mother Goose? If so you must rate it
as an American production and the
Sprats as a typical American couple.
That they could have developed as a
type in the early New England days,
when the life Of the women folk was
particularly hard, seems improbable.
No; the Sprats did not grow in the
soil of the colonies. OF this comfort
ing fact there Is the best evidence.
Long before the pilgrim fathers land
ed on Plymouth rock a great English
dignitary had been made the victim
Of ridicule in bad ime. The verse,
which began with the words, Arch
deacon Pratt could eat no fat, his wife
could eat no lean," was included in a
collection Of ancient proverbs and folk
songs that was published by James
Howell, the famous London l~exicogra-
pher, in 1859. The quatrain ends with
the enlightening statement, "'Twixt
Archdeacon Pratt and Joan his wife,
the meat was eat up clean" James
Orchard Halliwell revived the old
satire in bis "Nursery Rhymes of Eng
land" published in 1845.-St Louis
Globe Democrat
The Dickinson press., 1916-09-23
The Orange In Spain.

1t is considered a very healthful
thing to eat an orange before break
fast But who can eat an orange
we'll? One must go to Spain to see
that done. The senorita cuts off the
rind with her silver knife; then, put
ting her fork into the peeled fruit, she
detaches every morsel with her pearly
teeth and continues to eat the orange
without losing a drop Of the juice and
lays down the core with the fork still
in it.
The Dickinson press., 1916-09-23
Derivation of Gibraltar,

In I'll A. D. the Arabs crossed the
narrow strait of. Gibraltar and estab.
l1shed themselves around the famous
rock whose name is derived from their
leader. Field Marshal Tarik was one
OF the leaders Of the Arab invasion of
Spain. Gebel is an Arabic word
meaning mountain. The great rock,
which Is by far the most conspicu-
u object along the shores of the
strait, was accordingly named after
Tar1k, Gebel ell Tarik, or the mountain
Of Tarik. 1t is easy to see how this
name became changed into it's present
form, Gibraltar.
The Dickinson press., 1916-09-23
EYES Out.

Two ladies were h%urrying down the
street in the rain, carrying their um-
brellas low for protection. In turn
ing a corner sharply the point of one
umbrella struck a passerby In the fore
head.
"Goodness!" gasped the woman. It'll
keep an eye out in the future"
"Begorra!' exclaimed the man. Eye
nearly had one out in the prisint!'-
London Answers.
The Dickinson press., 1916-09-23

Martin Berzel, who has a large
farm about seven miles south Of
Gladstone, has his threshing all COM
pleted and is quite elated over his
yield. He threshed 1890 bushels Of
No: 1 wheat, some of it going around
rs bushels to the acre. He also has
1000 bushels Of oats. The crop was
sowed on summer fallowed and fall
plowed ground. Mr.. Berzel has al
ready begun blowing for next year.
The Dickinson press., 1916-09-23
Chemical Misnomers.

"Copperas" is a conspicuous example
Of chemical misnomers, being sulphate
Of iron, not copper. Another is "salt
Of lemon" which has nothing what
ever to do with the fruit of the lemon
tree, but is potassium b%inoxalate or
potash treated with oxalic acid.
The Dickinson press., 1916-09-23

We are treating these posts with a creosote, at a small
extra cost, that will make them last over twice as long.
We are pricing these posts to you at a mere tri1e over
the posts not treated. Ask the Railroads why they
treat the ties and fence posts they use and they will
tell you that the life of fence posts treated are twice
as long. Come and look them over.
The Dickinson press., 1916-09-23
Much Better Scheme.

Darling, I love you SO much I would
gladly die for you."'
That's very nice Of you, George, but
it wouldn't do me any good. I'd so
much rather you'd make a good living
for me than a glad dying."-Baltimore
American,
The Dickinson press., 1916-09-23
Lame Ducks,

what is a lame duck,' anyhow
asked the man from back home.
"a lame duck,'" responded Congress-
man Hammfatt, "is a statesman who
has been urged by his constituents to
take his feet out Of the trough
Richmand Times Dispatch.
The Dickinson press., 1916-09-23
Mean Cat!

Mean Cat!
"Algernon called on me yesterday
afternoon"
Eyes; he told me he had some time
to kill."-Kansas City Journal.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-26
TOO
MUCH FOR
AGG|ES
Farmers Al CsryaIis G.
DsWn b Defeat Belsre Ae
Huskiss Frsn Euseae b
Margin 4 Fer TsucLlswns

Corvallis. Nov. 25.--oregon best
the Assies here today BY . score Of
81 TO 0. Huntington smashed
through center for the first touch
down In the nrst quarter. goal max
Ing the score 7 to 0. In the same
period Huntington put the ball over
again. this time by q smash through
tackle. Goal was kicked. In the
second period Beckett went through
center for the third touchdown. but
goal was missed. In the fnal period
Huntington circled right end for IS
yards for touchdown. and when the
ball was booted between the goal
posts the score stood at % to 0.
Mitchell, oreson's right end. sus-
tanned broken ribs during the game.
and may be unsble to play against
Pennsylvania on New Years day.
Oregon outplayed the Aggies at all
angles. The Aeld was SO muddy that
time was taken out on several occa-
sions while the players wiped the
mud from their eyes. and the men
slid several yards at every play.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-26
BUCHAREST
OBJECT Of
DRIVE
ceInaas Believed J: Absst,, is
Size Gisantic Ofelsive.l
Balkals b Captne Cily
Frsn he.. Rsuulanians

/ London. Nov. 25.-The German
drive on Bucharest has apparently
started.
The Roumanian oAlcial statement.
detailing an attempt to cross the
Danube at Simitza and the Berlin
report that Field Marshal von Mack
ensen actually has crossed that river.
with the knowledge that the Rou-
manian line is reformed along the
Alt valley. all limited to military en-
perts here today that forces were
being drawn for one Of the greatest
military struggles Of the Balkans
campaign. The fact that none Of
the Berlin ofncial statements have
made any claims Of large captures
of men. buttressed the British hopes
that the Roumanians In little walla-
chia-where Berlin reports capture
Of Orsova and Turnu-Severin--have
escaped Won Falkenhayn's encircling
movement. 1t is believed what force
is left within tina German wise must
he very small one.
The major portion Of this Roumsns
ian army. threatened BY Won ralk-'
enhayn's circnitous dash. has. 1t is
believed here. retired and Joined
forces in strength along the Alt river.
Such line would have the advantage
Of the natural defensive position
along the river. The line would run
nearly due north and south and in
terpose strong barrier to any fur
ther encroachments OF the German
forces from the west eastward toward
Bucharest. That this line has been
formed, and its strength recognised
by the Teutons. is indicated. It is
believed here. In the Bulgarian at
tempt at thanking movement at
Simnitza.
In the meantime, Field Marshal
Won Mackensen, to whom military
critics assign the next step in the.
Teutonic move at Bucharest. Is cx-
pected to start an offensive move
ment in Dobrudja. Realization Of
this plan. It is said. resulted in the
sudden assumption Of a strong Of
fensive movement by the Russians
and Roumanians. reported yester-
day. They have apparently made :
good start. London expects to see
violent fighting in this quarter.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-26
CAVALRY CHARGES
At CHIHUAHUA

III Paso. Nov. 25.--in furious
rushes upon the defenders first line
trenches. Pancho villa began his
third day storm OF chihuahua City
at day break,
Simultaneous cavalry charges were
launched upon the eastern. western
and northern lines OF the city and
separate column attempted to
storm the gun emplacements upon
Santa Rosa hill. dominating the city
from tho south.
An oficial announcement OF the
beginning OF the third days battle
was made early today by Andres Gar
ella, consular inspector general. at
the Mexican consulate here.
A heavy force Of Mexican de facto
infantry had been massed upon Santa
Rosa hill to repel stormers. While
hand-to-hand fighting over possession
OF the guns was In progress Villas
cavalry attempted to gain entrance
into the town.
Today's fighting will decide the
fate OF chihuahua City, Mexican dc
iacto oficials at Jusrcx predicted.
In United States oficial circles
here, the fall Of the city 10 expected
before night.
At the Mexican consulate II was
said that several messages had been
received by General Trevino, but
none within the last two hours.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-26
SUPREME COURT
. TO GET ADAnSON
CASE THIS week


Washington. Nov. 25.-The ques-
tion OF the constitutionality Of the
Adamson eight-hour law is up to the
United States supreme court today.
Formal fling Of papers in the case
10 expected by Monday or Tuesday at
the latest.
Whether the highest tribunal will
be sble or willing to speed Its pro-
verbally slow moving judicial ma
chinery In order to act finally ON the
case by January 1 still remained a
question. although belief Is still
strong that It win be several weeks
after New Years before this is done.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-26
EXPECT 10000 TO sEE
BIG FOOTBALL CONTEST

Seattle. Nov. 25.--The largest
crowd that ever attended football
game In the Northwest Is expected
to be on hand next Thursday after
noon. when the gridiron warriors Of
Washington and California. meet In
q return engagement on University
field here.
onicials Of the University OF WASH
ingtan have made arrangements TO
handle 4 crowd OF 10000. Temper
ary bleachers have been constructed
at each end Of the field. The advance
sale Of reserved seats has been one
Of the heaviest In the history Of foot
hsll In these parts, Special trains
viii be run from nearby cities.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-26

LEARNED NAN
FAILS IN TEST
FOR CITIZENSHIP

Los Angeles. Nov. Professor
George u. SchillipE. head Of the bo-
tanlcal department at the University.
10 "crsmmIng" today and burning
midnight oil learning what an Ameri-
can citizen 10. and he must know.
Applying for citizenship papers.
Schiiling failed In the examination
and was told TO apply at the next ex-
animation, TO be held In December.
The examination developed the fact
that the applicant know little Of the
constitution Of the United States and
little Of the general machinery Of its
government.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-26
CALIFORNIA COUNT
NOW NEAR COMPLETE

San Francisco. Nov. 25. Caiifor-
MIA. summer home OF the PRESIDENT p
was the slogan adopted by demo
Gratis here today following publlca-
tlon Of the declaration that Secretary
OF the Treasury McAdoo had favored
such q plan,
McAdoo, who is visiting Senator
phelan at Saratoga, was quoted as en-
dorsing the idea OF having President
Wilson spend HIS summers some
where In California, This would bc
In the nature Of a tribute to Calf
ornla for It's vote In reelecting him,
II Ia understood. WI
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-26
WILSON PLURALITY
IN CALIFORNIA

San Francisco. Nov. 25.--Wllson's
plurality In California will be 5.0l7,
according to announcement today OF
two democratic representatives. who
have been watching the Official re-
turns as checked by Secretary OF
State Jordan. Their tabulation OF
the ofiicial vote gives Henry. highest
democratic elector, 466.236: Carls-
ton. highest republican elector, 46l.-
21s. and Mrs. Tyler. lowest. demo-
cratic elector, t6S.62l.
Jordan said today that his final
oilcial figures will not be announced
until Monday.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-26
BLAME ENGINEER
FOR WRECK ON c, \,

Dryden, wash. Nov. 25.-one man
was killed and Is persons injured
when the Great Northern Oriental
limited. westbound, met an east
bound freight In a head-on collision
In the Cascades at five o'clock yes
terday afternoon.
Hans Dahms; fireman Of the freight
train. was crushed to death. He lived
at LeAvenwofth. washington.
The wreck was said to be due to
an oversight In reading orders by
Engineer II. 8. Earl, Of the freight
train. Together with Engineer o,
Algren and Fireman Charles Erick-
son. Of the passenger train, he
Jumped.
Twelve passengers and the engin-
GERS and fireman were bruised and
cut, none seriously. Although the
engineers saw each others headlights
coming around the curve, they did
not have time to stop their trains,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-26
40 DAYS FOR !. s.
TO LEAVE mexico

Washington. Nov. 25.--Only Gen
eral Carranxa and General Villa stood
today as possible obstacles to frui-
tion Of the Atlantic City conference
agreement for withdrawal of Gen.
eral Pershing's forces from Mexico
In the next 40 days.
The American government itself
Is prepared to ratify the protocol, In
asmuch a. It was shaped upon terms
President Wilson himself approved.
What Carransa will do is a prob
lem, though the administration be-
lieves he will sign It. even though
1t may be- distasteful because of in
clusion Of provisions that the United
States troops may follow bandits into
Mexico at any time.
The other obstacle villa---may
be eliminated by the Chihuahua City
battle. military men say. But they
do not overlook the disastrous sit
uation that would follow Villa vic
tory at this point. villa is an ele-
ment in the situation from the fact
that the withdrawal is conditional on
conditions remaining satisfactory
during the next 40 days.
A villa victory would now upset
all withdrawal plans and create in
tolerable northern Mexican condi-
tions. experts say. Carranza will
probably acquiesce, II is thought here.
in the light Of what his representa-
tives have been told. During the
past week, the American members OF
the commission have been bluntly
frank in informing the Mexican group
OF what consequences they may ex-
pect II they do not meet American
terms.
Chairman Lane. back In town. was
slated to present the protocol early.
though the presidents illness seem
ed likely to preclude q conference to-
day.
The protocol In brief provides for
withdrawal OF American troops In 40
days n conditions in northern Mex
leo permit. for American pursuit Of
bandits II occasion arises; for sep
arate patrol Of the border by each ma
tion, with cooperation. II possible. to
be arranged between the respective
commanders; for discussion Of in
ternal problems upon re-convenins
December 8.
Secretary Lane holds the latter to
be the most vital and insists signifi-
cantly that reforms, including pro-
lection Of American rights. lives and
property, must be accomplished by
Mexico. either on her own initiative
or with American otherwise,
evidently, Interference.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-26
.BELG|AMs At WORK
ARE NOT DEPORTED

Amsterdam. Nov. 26,--German ad-
vices today strongly deny that any
but unemployed Belsians have bsea
deported for employment In German
factories.
1t is explained that n, by chance.
some Belglans who are actually at
work, have been included in those
transported from Belgium. It 10 be-
cause Belgian authorities have fall
ed to furnish German oficials with
proper lists Of those unemployed. The
German government, II asserted. has
taken responsible measures" to re-
turn those Belglans erroneously de-
ported.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-26
Won JAGOw LIFE MEMBER
on GERMAN REItHSTtG

Amsterdam. Nov, 25,---Appolnt-
ment OF former Foreign Minister
Gottlicb Won Jngow MS q life mem-
Der OF the upper house Of the rclchs-
tag and selection OF William Won
stumm and Baron Won dem Busche to
act Jointly as under secretaries OF the
foreign ofice were reported In Berlin
ndviccs here today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-26

A, l., Edgerton and son, Keith,
made . trip to Leland Saturday
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-26
!. v. v. FED,
ORDERED OUT
| OF Town
Fsrty-five Representatives Il
/ he Army # he Uuen-
plsyed Arrive b Town By
Sae-Desr Pullman Rsuie

-
Forty-five members Of the I. W. w.,
en- route from Portland and other
northern cities for the sunny south,
where life can ibe maintained during
the winter months with the minimum
OF exertion. arrived In Grants Pass
Saturday morning at Ave o'clock. A
large proportion OF the visitors were
Of foreign birth. and nearly all would
class In the genus hobo.
When the early freight entered the
yards the I. w. w. swarmed from
lumber cars and from kebeams,
all chilled. and many wet to the
skin. The side-door pullmans had
been closed to them at Roseburg,
where they boarded the freight, and
they were obliged to dispose them
selves as best they could about the
closed box cars and fats loaded with
lumber and other merchandise. Their
coming had been heralded when they
left Roseburg. and a reception COM
uittee composed Of the police force Of
tie municipality was on hand to
greet them as they lined up along
side the train. The visitors were
hungry and cold. and they looked to
the city Of Grants Pass, the fame OF
which had gone before, to furnish
food and warmth.
The city jail could not accommo-
date all Of the delegation, so the
overflow was herded- into a vacant
building. and all were told that they
must make their exit from the city
on the first opportunity-the first
freight train In this instance. The
I. w. w. liked the looks OF the metro
polls OF the Rogue and wanted to
bask In the gentleness OF the down.
pour Of the elements before proceed
ing southwark. But they must have
food. and the only way to food was
an agreement that they would de-
part II fed. So the city played the
Good Samaritan and each OF the tour
lists was given . loaf Of bread and
a half pound Of head cheese. which
they washed down with copious
draughts OF water. the latter most
nlling, but not very sustaining. When
the afternoon freight arrived from
the north, the l5, protesting that
travel In the rain was far from pleas
one. were escorted to the railroad
yards. and into = number OF refrl-
gerator cars Of which the doors were
open they clsmbered to continue
their way toward California. and
probably arrived at Medford in due
season.
The delegation that arrived In this
city had been hred out OF Roseburg
Friday afternoon without ceremony
and without food. The police there
warned the people against feeding
the visitors. and when they arrived
they were forced to leave the city at
once. the sheriff's once and the city
police force joining to see that the
order was obeyed.
Behind this bunch OF undesirables
is another OF $50 members. which Is
due to arrive within the next few
hours. The travellers are part OF the
delegation run out OF Everett and
Seattle after the riot In which several
men were killed Included In the
bunch are representatives OF many
trades and professions, though all
were distinctly OF the hobo type. Some
were supplied with funds, and at
Roseburg, when the citizens refused
to feed them, n collection was taken
In the l. w. w, camp and money
raised to purchase food,
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-26
-FOUR MEN Of
]. s. NAVY
KILLED
Launch From the Supply Ship
Clacier Is Wrecked BY The
Paddle Wheel Of a River
Steamer, Sinking With Crew

Gan Francisco. Nov. 25.---Four
men pcrished here today whom a
cutter from the naval supply ship
Glacier was swept by q strong food
tide Into the revolving paddle wheel
Of the river steamer Apache and was
sunk. The noon muster on board
che Glacier showed that these men
are missing and oficers announced
that all were dead.
william Heiiberger. machinist. OF
Glendale. CAL: Grover Campbell. sea
man. Of Mckinney. Texas. and r. T..
Wiley. seaman. OF Middieboro. are
the men who are believed dead.
After ofhcers OF the Glacier had
announced that he was among the
dead. W. l., Daniel reappeared and
reported TO his superiors. He had
ovsrstayed his leave and was not on
the launch when Il made It's fatal
trip. His appearance followed by q
few minutes the sending Of . tele-
gram to his father at Franklin, Tex.
BY federal oficers. announcing his
death.
Hcllbergcr's body was recovered:
the others are believed 10 be I'M
prisoned In the wreckage OF the
launch 35 feet under the surface Of
the water. simultaneously with the
announcement OF the four deaths.
sailors recovered portions OF the
launch. and II was expected that tho
hull would be raised before night
fall.
In addition to the dead. several
persons were injured. These include
Captain Wood Watson. naval water
tender. 90, who was thrown down
the gangway OF his ship; II. Yama-
moto. japanese steward OF the Ola
cier. skull fractured: Paul Wood.
cook, slightly injured; Frank Wright,
sailor. treated at Harbor Emergency
hospital for immersion.
The accident occurred 400 yards
south Of the Ferry building and In
plain view OF passengers on trans
bay ferries. The launch left shortly
aftsr . to take the sailors who had
been on shore leave back to the
Glacier. which was anchored In
"Man oWar row." The little crafts
course took her directly across the
path Of the big Sacramento river
steamers and close to the berth OF
the, Apache.
The Apache was In her berth. pre-
pairing 10 back out and her paddles
were running to resist the action OF
the strong tide. 60 strong was the
tides pull. that the ilttle launch was
drawn by n under the Apache. whore
che was quickly cut In two BY the
river boats steel paddles.
watchmen on the docks sounded
IN alarm and the Crowley and Peter
son boathouses rushed launches 10
che rescue. The United sttaes cruis-
or South Dakota also responded 10
the alarm and sent two launches, The
imperilled men were quickly dragged
from tho water and Wright was taxi
on to the Harbor Emergency hos
pitai, while Heiiberger was taken to
the Glncier,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-26
YOUR SHARE OF GOLD IN
CIRCULATION rs %38.28

Washington, Nov. 25.--The swol-
len. gold tide In circulation az the
close OF the fiscal year was such that
---theoretically---every man. woman
and child In the U, 8. A. had a s39.2S
interest In It,
The United States treasurer's re-
port, published today. showed s4,-
02a,o95,762 In circulation, an In
crease OF s454,S7S.lsS over 1915,
with about half OF the amount in
cold
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-26

Petrograd. Nov. 25.---M. NeratoR
was today named minister Of foreign
affairs, succeeding Premier Sturmer.
whose replacement by Alexander Trc-
potf was announced yesterday. Ner-
atoif has been acting as assistant
foreign AFFAIRS minister for several
months.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-26

Petrograd, Nov. 25,--Admlssion
that the Teutonic forces In the Bal
kans have crossed the Danube near
Simnitsa, was made In today's war
Office statement II also said the
Roumanlens had been pressed back
by the enemy In the All valley south
OF Kalimnnesht and Moldaroshl,
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1916-05-19
FIVE TON OF BRICKS
GOING HN PARCEL. IOST

Between four and rs, toms ut the
finest pressed ni,k uhtainahlr are
being bought hy ". No. Coithtrp fpr
the new Iultharp huildiur which b.
soon to be- erected ON the sit. uf tho
present Colthatp building. SAYS the
Nernal Express The pressed brick b.
being huught In Salt Lake city aud
enough will be- obtained o. make the
entire front. the rest at th' building
being built Ut local brick
The brick viii be- sent from Salt
Lake 'ity hN parcel post and viii
make one 81 The Target and heaviest
parcel post shipments iu some time.
II h estimated that the brick laid
down In Ncrnol win cost over ninety
dollars per thousand. 90 more than
nine cents apiece. Th's" are the
white pressed brick prdiuar, brick
made here ,uHt lees than unr cent
apiece.