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Mohave County miner., 1917-09-29
U-Boats Sunk.

U-DUdIS DuHhs
 AN ATLANTIC PORT.-Passen- gers arriving here this week told of two German submarines sunk in bat tie with conveyed fleet of British mer- chant ships.
Mohave County miner., 1917-09-29
Strike Settled

SAN FRANCISCO.-A temporary agreement by which the 3O,OOO iron workers on strike here will return to work has been signed. The agree ment will be in effect pending arbi- tration by government mediators.
Mohave County miner., 1917-09-29

Attorney Paul c. Thorne of Oatman was here Friday on legal business.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09
WORK STARTED ON
TESTAMENT FUND

Portland. Dec. s.--The Oregon
State sunday schosl association has
already raised about 1850 for ,he
American bible society bibles for
Soldiers" fund on the energetic III
itiatIve OF Mrs. Danncnhauer and
Mr., Rudd, The demand has since
grown many-fod, Just as the V NJ.
G. \. work has expanded $4,000
Is the quota for Portland aud $4,000
for the state.
President Wilson, Governor
Wlthycombe and the state council OF
defense have authorized this drive.
The testaments to be used are In
dia paper, hound In heavy khaki
cloth and cost 25c each in million
lots; they are distributed by the Y.
NJ c. A. and chaplins on the spot
without duplication.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09
| |ANF P|EADS FOR UNITED PEOPLE
To MAKE AMERICA LEADING NATION

OF skill along thee lines OF our own
activities enabled us to expand as
the call was made.
War forces nation to an in
tensive study Of what 1t can do.
Thought and work--these are the
answers to the problems OF material
insufficiency. We of America have
had no little to boast of through the
quick century of our march across
the continent. And without doubt
our ability to stand alone. depending
on ourselves for the things that
make n modern industrial nation. Is
something of which we may be proud
not so much because we have this
land as because we have found out
its worth and made 1t ours by put
ting II to use. But We soon realize
when thrown into such struggle
as this war how far removed from
entire independence we are.
Men are already thinking of the
greater America that they believe to
be coming when the war is done.
We are In this war as the trustees
of social and political ideals. most
of them uniformed. even embryonic.
and these we hope to realize through
the strength OF the nation. Our ma
tionalism. intense. virile, and of the
fighting kind, is part of the ma
chinery through which We are work
ing to make all men our debtors.
Our national purpose is to transmnte
days of dreary work into happier
lives for ourselves first and for all
others in their time. This is the
large view. the idealistic view. II
you please. of Americas mission. It
is the subconscious philosophy of all
our history-our wars, our public
school system, our conservation
schemes, our enterprise.
This new America, as the old,
will contribute to the world raw
products with most generous hand.
But the ultimate resources of the
nation is not that which 1ies within
the ground but that which vibrates
Continued on page A.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09

Washington. Dec. Sin his an
nual report published today. Secre-
tary Lane. In characterlstically strik-
ing phases, portrays the transition OF
a peaceful democracy into a nation
organized for war. Possession OF re-
sources alone he warns the country
does not win war and recounting the
enormous progress made on every
hand declares the physical stores OF
the United States are almost COM
pletely at command of the worlds
needs.
What can YOU do to serve me?' T"
quotes the secretary. 'To that ques-
tion each individual and each depart
ment OF the government must give
answer. The answer OF this depart
ment is that It has put every agency
and activity which 1t has at the SER
vice of those departments more di-
rectly concerned with war making.
Our men of scientific knowledge -
metalurgists, chemists, engineers.
topographers---have found new work
at their hands. The homesteaders
and the miners on the public lands
have been released from their obli-
cations II they go into the army or
show themselves TO be OF greater SER
vice of their lands than on them.
The reclamation service on n million
and a quarter acres of irrigated
lands and the Indians on hundred
reservations Joined In the campaign
for more meat and more wheat. The
patent Office has been reached for
new devices that could be brought
into use to kill the submarine or
limit its destructiveness, for the
plans of heretofore unused lethal
weapons. and for the formulate OF
improved or unknown sources OF
power Before war actually came
this department had compiled the
data which showed the power of the
nation in mineral and chemical re-
sources our possible needs and how
they could be met at home or where
abroad. Prepared lists of those men
who had special knowledge or were
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09
WRITER AND ARTIST
NTERNED AS SPIES

New York. Dec. S.-Otto julius
Markell, German writer and lectur-
sr. and Hans Stengel. an artist and
cartoonist. were interned as danger
Gus enemy aliens on Ellis Island yes
terday on the orders of John c. Knox
assistant United States District At
torney Stengel was connected with
the German publication. the Zeppelin
the name OF which was changed to
Eulen Spiegel when, the United
States entered the war.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09
JUST TRIBUTE PAID
TO F|CHTERS-OF-A|R

London. Dee. S-"Thc ChIvalry
nf The Army" was the title bestowed
upon the British air forces by Pre-
mier Lloyd George In u tribute he
paid to them In a recent speech In
the house Uf commons The premier
was moving vote Of thanks TO the
British armies and navy. OF the
aviation service he said:
The heavens are their battlefields,
they are the cavalry OF the clouds.
High above the squalor and the mud.
40 high In the armament that they
are not visible from earth, they
fight ont the eternal issues OF right
and wrong. Their struggles there
by day and night are like u Mlltonic
conflict between the winged hosts OF
light and darkness.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09

Washington. Dec. SIT Bolshe-
Wiki troops are moving into vladivo-
stok. the United States aud the en-
tente allies may be forced at any
time to adopt definite policy to-
ward the radical government OF Rus
sia. Great quantities OF munitions
and supplies shipped by the United
States and Japan before the over
throw OF the Kerensky government
are stored at the Pacific port await
ing shipment over the eongesteo
trans-siberian railroad. and II Is
well understood that the allied gov.
ernments do not intend to permit
them to fall into hands that nigh
prove hostile.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09
GENERAL DISCUSSION
AT CLUB LUNCHEON

At the Chamber OF Commerce
luncheon next Monday, there will
be no out-of.town speaker but the
feature of the luncheon will be Il
general discussion by members on
the work OF the club. This discus
sion should develop many helpful
suggestions.
The secretary received n wire
from r. b. Miller. who had been in
vited to speak at the Monday lunch
con, to the effect that he would
have an important conference with
the Twohys during the week and
could not come to Grants Pass until
after that time,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09
SECRETARY OF AGRICuLTURs
PRAISES WORK OF FARMERS
AND ASKS MORE
WAR NEEDS ARE MULTIPLYING
Increase u Billion Bushels of Grain
Good Starter Which country
should More Than Duplicate

Washington, Dec. s.-With record
crops grown this year the nations
farm and livestock production must
be stimulated to a still higher en-
cheney during the coming IL months
II domestic demands and the needs
OF the allies are TO be adequately
met. Secretary Houston says In his
annual report to congress today.
That the farmers OF the nation
have generously responded to the ap-
peals for increased production. and
that much has already been done to
insHre a large supply OF foods and
feedstufYs." says the report. 'justi-
fies no lct-down in their activities
or in those Of all agricultural agen-
cies. On the contrary, even greater
efforts must be put forth In the COM
ing months"
While the precise figures for
meat, poultry. dairy products and
vegetable oils are not yet available,
the secretary estimates that the
quantity OF these commodities In
greater than for 1915 and 1915.
An increase Of billion bushels
over the Ave pre-war average was
effected in this years crop Of staples.
unrevised estimates contained In the
report are as follows: 3.1s1, ,000,-
1000 bushels Of corn. ss5s, ,7s7 900 Of
wheat. $50. 100000 Of oats. 2oi,-
$50 900 OF barley. $4,000. 1000 Of rye,
16,S13. 900 Of buckwheat, 1926, 900
OF rice. 1880, 900 OF kafir. 49,
$3.50 OF Irish potatoes. s4,727.-
600 OF sweet potatoes. 15.957. 900 Of
commercial beans. 42,606. 900 Of
peaches, 11,41s,O0O of pears. IT.
7SS. 900 Of apples, and 1921 900 Of
sugar beets. - .,
The report outlines In detail the
/ varied activities and lines OF effort
of the department during the year,
particularly the tremendous expan-
sion effected at the outset Of the war,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09
PRISONERS FAIL TO
MAKE GETAWAY

Salem. Dec. s.--After waiting sew
eral days for an attempt to escape
from the penitentiary at Salem by
prisoners who had sawed through
the roof OF the penitentiary build
ing. Warden Murphy today had the
roof repaired. The prisoners had
made a 5O-foot rope from strips of
blanket and had also several dag
gers. Guards had been posted night
iy but the convicts. evidently knew
OF the discovery and failed to make
an attempt to escape. g
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09
AMERICAN DESTROYER, or THE
FIRST CLASS VICTIM on TIT.
TON DiyER THri,sDa,
COMMANDER BAGLEY MISSING
iioiher ~ Mrs. Joseplus Daniels
was In Command Of ilI:fated Yes
sel When IL sunk

Washington. Dec. s.-An Amer
lean destroyer. the Jacob Jones, was
torpedoed and sunk In the war zone
Thursday with the loss OF large
part OF the crew.
Thirty seven survivors were taken
OF on a life raft and the name OF
ten OF them have been received
here.
The officers reported saved are:
Lieutenant John X. 'Richard. ASST
ant Surgeon l.. /. Adamkiewcz aud
Ensign Nelson Gates.
The sinking occurred at : o'clock
while the ship was on patrol duty.
She was commanded by Lieutenant
Commander David Worth Bagley q
brother of Mrs. losephus Daniels
wife OF the secretary OF the navy
Commander Bagley's brother was
the first American officer to lose MS
life In the Spanish American war.
The Jacob Jones was the desfroy
er which saved sos persons from th'
sinking Drama, torpedoed October
ne. II was one Of the newest ant
largest OF the American destroyers
completed last year. Her peac'
time complement was 81 men hn
there we're probably more on boart
lhcr NJ the time she went dor y
lis believed that about 60 were lost
/ including Commander Bagley.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09
ARC OF i.dEIMS
HONORED ny REGIMENT

Paris. November 25.- (Correspon-
dence The l52nd line regiment,
itself the first to receive the -four
ragere" both in the colors of the
war cross and the military medal
has just conferred a military medal
'fourragere" upon Cardinal Lucon.
Archbishop of Rheims. in rceogni-
tion of his bravery in never quitting
his post in his much bombed city.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09
WYOMING UNEARTHS
CATTLE KILLING PLOT

Greysnll. wyo.. Dec. s.--That a
systematic plot to destroy cattle and
other live stock in the Greybull
neighborhood is the belief OF officers
who have investigated several re-
cent killings. In each case a por-
ton Of the tongue bf the animal has
been cut of, and officers believe
this is don so that the perpetra-
tors may obtsfn reward to killing
the cattle. rtsf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09
RADICALS MAY sECtHE POSSES
SION GREAT sTOHEHOusEs OF
MILITARY srPPIiEs
KERENSKy REPORTED IN SB{RIA|
Former Premier IN Said 10 BE Prom
inent In New independent Govern
ment In Asiatic Russia

Washington. Dec. SIT Is re-
ported that 500 Bolsbeylki troops
have arrived at vladiyostok where
a large store OF military supplies
have been accumulated. most OF
which have been shipped from the
United States and Japan.
The temporary independent gov
ernment In Siberia has chosen Ker
ensky as minister Of justice. II II
reported here that General Kornilof
has Joined General Kaledines. the
Cossack leader.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09
BRAZIL PAPER
ANTI-AMER|CAN
Germans In south america Making
Strenuous Efforts To Turn Popu'
ince Against United states

Rlo de- Janeiro. Dec. s.---A news
paper. published In Portuguese call
ed the correio de Berlin. has begun
a proGerman propaganda. opening
it's campaign with anathemas upon
the United States. which Il declares
has coerced the Latin republics to
break relations with Germany.
Desperate attempts are being
made here 10 undermine American
solidarity but they are not making
much impression on the Brazilian
people.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09
INTERNAL MACHINE:
EXPRESS CAR WRECK

Fargo, n. D., Dec, S.--I'he ex-
plosion OF an Internal machine In the
express car OF train No. / on the
Northern Pacific caused the destruc-
iion of the car near Windsor, n. D.,
Wednesday, according to nforma-
aion obtained by officials lnvestigat-
Ing the affair. It was announced here
Sonight.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09
SWITZERLAND INCREASES
HER RATE. ON POSTAGE

Berne. Dec. s.---Switzerland has
once again followed Germany's lead
in arranging for an increased income
by raising postal rates materially.
New stamps of 2is and ~ cen
times will be issued shortly, 1t is un-
derstood, and the possibility is dis
cussed of new coinage of these de-
nominations.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09

Italian Headquarters In Northern
Italy. Dee. :. Lieutenant Ancillot-
to OF the Italian aviation corps has
executed one OF the most daring eS-
ploiis of the war. telescoping an
Austria balloon which Was observ-
Ing Venice. passing through the gas
bag With parts of the envelope
about his propeller and winning a
government bonus OF 5000 lire for
his exploit.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09
D|AZ FOLLOWERS
CAPTURE A TOWN

Laredo, Texas. Dec. S--Fourteen
federal soldiers were killed yester-
day when 800 alleged followers Of
Felix Diaz attacked and captured
Guerrero. a small Mexican garrison
town opposite Zapata, Tex The
Diaz commander is said to be Gen
eral Almazan. His casualties. II any,
are unknown.
American troops are guarding the
river CROSSINGS in the zapats vlein-
ity.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09
EVOLUTION BREAKS OFT
IN LISBON IS REPORT

Madrid, Dec, ga revolution has
broken out in Lisbon the capital of
Portugal according to dispatch re-
ccived here today, II also declares
that an outbreak has occurred n,
Oporto
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09

Halifax. y. s.. Dee. ~ stricken
Halifax was swept tonight by u rag
ing blizzard So fierce was the
storm that rescue workers were
forced to suspend their operations
In the devastated section. II Ia he
lleved certain tha, all the Injured
buried under the ruins of shattered
buildings have pcrlshed Of cold and
hunger.
The suffcrlngs OF those who escap-
ed injury have been increased by the
fact that every available blanket,
quilt aud comforter has boen re-
Questioned for the hundreds OF lnIur'
cd In the temporary hospiia,s.
A single telegraph wire. bending
dangerously In the storm. offered
Halifax only precious means of
communication with the outsiuc
world and Il was feared momentar-
iiy that this line wohld snap.
No concerted EFFORT has been made
IA vet 10 compile list Of the dead
ag every onori II being made to idcn-
tity those who perished. The con.
dItion Of many of tho bodies makes
this exceedingly difficult and n large
proportion ~ those who lost their
lives will he hurled as ''namcless
dead"
There Is no reason. however, 10
fCnutiuued nm DaRe Al
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09
NAVY YARD LOCATED
SAN FRANCISCO BAY

Washington. Dec. s.. Alameda
was recommended as the site for the
additional navy Yard on San sFran-
cisco bay, in report to congress
by the special board headed by Rear
Admiral Helm. The approximate
cost OF the plant was fixed at $780,
S07, 900.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09
RCMOR REPORTED THAT
EX-CXAR HAS ESCAPED

Washington Dec, S,--Thc Amer
lean consul at Tiflis reports ru-
NOR that the former ear OF Russia
has escaped There has been no
confirmation.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09

Americas declaration OF war
against Austria will probably be Of
great help to the Italian troops and
people.
During the pas, four days the In
yaders have pushed the Italians back
an average OF three miles ON ten
mile front. but the defending line
remains unbroken,
The superiority In numbers and
materials caused the retreat.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09

Amherst. Nova Scotia. Dee. \.
The estimate " ,ooO dead In the
Halifax disaster h contained In q
private telegram received by an un-
derhklna firm here. The message
asks tha, 1000 collins he sent immc-
dintely
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09

Guayaquil. Dec. s.-Equador has
severed diplomatic relations with
Gerpany, it was today officially an
nounced.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09
ITALIANS GIVE
GROUND SLOWLY
Tremendous Pressure of Austro.
Germans Drive Defenders Hack
,bo", Three Miles

Washington. bee. S. Austro.Ger.
man invaders In Italy Suffered enor.
nous LOSSES In today's drive. accord
INK TO oficlal Rome dispatches, In
one instance several regiments
were dccimated by their own artil-
lory.
King Victor Emanuel today con.
fcrred the military cross on Cab
rlelle ID. AnnuzIo. poet aviator
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-09
BRITIsH DRAWING LINES
NEAR TO JERUSALEM

London, Dec S.The British
have captured Hebron. southwest OF
Jerusalem.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-11-02
For the Red Gross.

The Red Cross bene8t, gi4eA-at the
Opera house on HaioW cen night Was
largely attended. The guests were al
seated at tables plentifully supplied
with popcorn and apples, while an in
teresting program consisting OF adj
dresses by G. f. Sanborn, Rev Davis
and Chas. Wiegand were given fol-
lowed by the 4thg grade school children
in a we'll delivered song, readings by
Mrs. j. E. Frankel and Miss Florence
Johnson. The stage was then cleared
for Prof. Carter The Magician and
Sleight Of Hand performer who as
usual thoughly mystifed the audience
while demonstrating various feats in
clever manner. After this program
had been concluded, several interest
ing side shows were opened which tie
trusting public freely invested their
.nickels and dimes in to the extent
that the gross receipts amounted to
about $40, allof which went to the
Red Cross treasury.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-11-02
Extend War Plans.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 30 = Spe-
ial. J - Stupendous preparations to
muster every ounce of American man
power and economic resources for the
defeat Of Germany will be the answer
Of the United States to the Teutonic
victories over the Russian and Italian
armies, which mean a prolongation OF
the war.
Here is the program, some phases
Of which were discussed today at the
meeting of President Wilson and his
cabinet; Legislation by congress au-
thorizing the expansion Of the army
to a maximum of 5000, 900 men.
Lowering of the minimium draft
age to 10 and raising Of the maximum
draft age, possibly to IS years.
Examination of the second incre-
ment Of $1,000 draft registrants be-
ginning in December with a view to
sending them to the training camps
by early spring.
Flotation Of the third Liberty loan,
probably for So 600, 100000, next Feb
ruary. A marked increase in war tax
alton, particularly on the profits Of
business. Legislation making it pos
IDLE to restrict the manufacture of
nonessentials and TO concentrate the
labor power of the nation on the pro-
duction of ships and munitions.
The reyerses suffered by the Italian
armies, following closely upon the
military collapse of Russia, have
awakened the administration to the
realization that a much more agrees
Tue policy. must be pursued by the
American Cover nment.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-11-02
Thought He Was Firing Up
His Stud0baker,

Jos. Hrabrich, Croatian represent
atiye for the Sanborn Co.. met with
serious accident Sunday morning, that
has him confined to his room at VIM.
Murthy's. He was starting a fire at
the office that morning and by mis-
trke used gasolene for the purpose, in
stead Of Kerosene. The explosion that
followed seyefly burned him on the
hands and legs, though he is said TO
be doing well now, barring the pain
full nature-of the mishap.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-11-02
Asked for $4,000.
Gave $4,000.

$4,000 was the amount allotted to
Villas county by the government as
it's quota OF Liberty Bonds. The final
result Of the drive showed that a total
Of had been sold. The Farm
.erg & Merchants State Bank disposed
Of S34 200 worth and the State Bank
of Eagle River placed among
its customers.
To Mrs NJ J. Jordan, mother of
Mrs. d G. Menefee, belongs the high
est mark Of honor il respect to Villas
scounty's list of Li5ef1y Loan sub
scribers. Although past eighty-six
years Of age, her loyalJs tooN tire form
Of purchase Of Il 8l03 Bonu sic was
also one Of the first Il enroll Is a
member Of tie Villas County led
Cross Chapter, and has been Of great
service to the local organization, both
in the amount Of knitting done with
her own hands and in instruction
furnished new beginners. Mrs. Jordan
is the widow Of a Civil War Eetfan.
The youngest subscriber TO the loan
was the fourteen months Old daughter
Of Mr., and Mrs L. J. Kuehne. Other
patriotic young Americans we're Elise
Lacau and Harrison We'll.
According to information given tile
Review this morning by District At
torney O. Connor, Was county S total
subscription will be over $4,000 as it
is learned that employees Of tie IN
dian Reservation AZ Lac da Flanlbe8n,
investe | in bonds 70 he aln3un5 Of
81, $50, and tie village 81 NifNhester5
subscribed several Aitnd3eds though
the banks of lthinsIan Ter. One indi-
vidual there took $500
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-11-02
An Old Mans Stomach.

AS we grow older and less active, less and
less food is required to meet the demand of our
bodies, If too much is habitually token the
stomach will rebel. When man reaches the
advanced age of IS or 60 you will find that he
is light eater. Be as car efu1 as you will, how
ever, you will occasionly eat more than you
should and will feel the need of Chamberlain s
Tablets to correct the disorder. These tablets
do not contain pepsin but strengthen the
stomach and enableit to perform its functions
naturally. They also cause gentle movement
Of the bowles
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-11-02
President Wilson'S Friend.

There has been much mystery
among the people about Col. Edward
NJ. House, who has been an unofficial
diplomat for President Wilson ever
since 1912, in Mexico and Europe. The
first authentic interview with Col.
House has been obtained by Edward
B. CLARK, Washington representative
Of the Eagle River Review.
Read his article on another page Of
this issue.