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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-05-23
INVESTIGATING
FOREST fires

st. Paul. May 2S.-Members of the
public safety commission gathered to-
day in special session to consider
charges that forest fires in northern
Minnesota were due in part at least TO
incendiarism. According to State For
ester w. T. Cox. the charges have a
direct relation to the war and there
fore are proper subjects for investi-
gation and action by the war board. 1t
was pointed out that the fires began
after announcement Of the govern
ments plan to construct many wooden
ships as q means of combating the
submarine menace. The situation in
the north today is very bad Mr.. Cox
said. Reports indicate many new
fires and higher winds.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-05-23

one-third of the members of the
reichstag. The remaining Is per cent
Of the voters mobiles, wealthy land own
ers, etc., elect two thirds of the mem
bers of the reichstag and actually con-
troll that body. The upper house, or
rigSdag, is not responsible directly to
the people, but to the various states,
Kingdoms; etc, in the empire. The
prime minister and the other members
OF the cabinet are not responsible to
the people, but to the German emperor
only. The emperor has greater power
than any other ruler in Europe.
Germans proper has an area OF
only 20S,825 square miles, while the
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-05-23
STUDENTS ARRIVE
Camp Smelling Force Augmented BY
National Guard Candidates.

Fort Smelling, May 23.-The corps Of
student officers here was augmented to-
day by the arrival of number of na-
tional guard officers and "non-coms"
recommended by militia heads for
training. Among the arrivals were
men from Minnesota, North Dakota and
Nebraska They will be assigned im-
mediately 20 companies and because OF
their previous training win have no
trouble catching up with the men now
enrolled.
Students graduated today from the
ranks as cOFporals and several as
that they may gain experience in is
suing orders as well as receiving them.
The students win rotate IN holding
Offices.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-05-23
FIRST TIME GUARDsMEN
GET SALARY FROM u. S.
FOR SERVICE IN STATE.

North Dakota guardsmen, for the
first time in the history of the state,
today received pay from the federal
government for service within the
borders of the state, when Capt. J..
Schmidt, jr., quartermaster of United
States reserves, arrived with the
monthly payroll for members of Com
paYlv III. n. d. N. G., Jamestown
guarding Fargo railroad bridges.
Lieut.. v. j. Melarvie, Captain
Schmidt and his assistant formed the
uaynaster's group
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-05-23

dency of the king of Prussia, who
by virtue of his office is the emperor
of Germany. Under the German
constitution, some of the states and
kingdoms have greater rights, powers
and liberties than others. Prussia is
most favored of all. The reichstag,
which is the lower house of the Ger
man legislature, is controlled by Prus-
sian representatives. 2S6 members out
Of 397 being Prussians. The German
constitution cannot be changed with
out Prussia's consent.
Representative government does
not really exist in Germany. Eighty
five per cent Of the voters choose
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-05-23

Here are a few interesting facts
concerning the country which now
world:
Germany was born in war, follow
ing the defeat of Austria by Prussia
in 1865 and the defeat of France by
Prussia and allied German states in
1871.
The present Germany is composed
of four kingdoms. twenty-six states,
six grand duchies. five duchies, seven
principalities, three free cities, and
Alsace-Lorraine, which was wrested
doms. states, ETC., are under the presi-
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-05-23

A pitchers battle that will probably
stand unmolested in the record lists
for some while was staged in Chi
eago recently when Fred Toney, of
the Cincinnati Reds. and Jim Vaughn.
Of the Cubs, battled for nine innings
and neither. Of them permitted hit
In the tenth inning the Reds won
out with q single off Vaughn and
Chicago fans were heart broken to
see the Cubs lose one Of the hardest
fought games in some seasons. It
isn't likely that nine innings win be
pitched again this season. or for sew
era1 seasons. wherein neither team is
able TO get a hit. Vaughn was sup
ported BY the most excellent field
ing and in some respects his pitch
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-05-23
RECLAMATION COMMISSION HERE

The formulation of plans to get dowr
the North Dakota Reclamation COM
mission, meeting at the Gardner hotel
this afternoon.
The three members Of the commits
sion, A. G. Sorlie. Grand Forks, presi-
dent; Herbert A. Hard, Fargo, geologt-
cal engineer and secretary; and /. L.
Etreeter, Wahpeton, are present.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-05-23
CONSCRTPT BIG
INHERITANCES Is
BRENT'S THEORY
Universal Service In It's
Most Liberal Sense Re-
quired to Win the War

New York, May ACCOMMODATION of
inherited fortunes is suggested for this
country by the Rt. Rev. Charles II
Brent. Protestant Episcopal bishop OF
the Philippines, who recently returned
to this country from the battlefront in
France and who declares that univers-
al service in the most literal sense is
needed to win the war. AS part of a
general plan of such service Bishop
Brent urges that the abolition OF large
lnheritances be considered seriously.
The possibility OF the present talk
ing over by the government of large
inherited fortunes, was first brought
to Bishop Brent's attention by an
American who is himself very rich.
Since then, he has given the matter
keen attention and discussion. He
heritance as a disadvantage for the
person from whom the large legacy
would be taken: rather does he look
upon 1t as a definite gain.
Greater Opportunity.
The younger generation would be
deprived of the individual wealth of
their fathers" he pointed out, but
they would be beginning their lives
with equal opportunities in a country
OF better opportunity, not weighted
down by an enormous debt and finan-
cial burden.
THE idea OF the abolition of In
heritance is not new. 1t has been sug-
gested many times, to be accom-
plished either by the imposition of
very high inheritance taxes or the pro-
hibition of legacies over a certain fixed
sum. / am not urging 1t as my So
luton of the present situation, but
consider it worthy of the gravest con-
sideration.
According to the charter of our
liberties, all men are born free and
equal. OF course, they are not all
born equal Some are allowed to start
their careers with a tremendous han
dicap.
Rich Boys Unfortunate.
II have in the fairly recent past
For the most part the students were
rich boys. And l have always taken
the position that it was a most un-
fortunate thing for a boy to have his
own checkbook, unless he had first
learned to earn his own bread. In nine
cases out of ten it is an evil result of
inheritance. What it does is to de- |
base the value of youth. The boy de- |
pends on his check book instead of
himself
THE idea of such abolition of large |
inheritance is the very antithesis of |
socialism. Socialism tends to decrease |
the freedom of the individual. The |
pIHSlpie oL iudhlHg IL lHlpoSSlple IOI
any youth to inherit a large fortune |
is a principle of individualism; it may |
act to increase the freedom of the in |
dividual. In drawing nearer to actual |
equality, it would offer to the young |
man more opportunity of individual |
development and individual value. 1t |
would make the individual more i'm
portant to the state because of his own
innate value. 1t would proceed on a !
principle of individual democracy in
stead of a principle of socialism. 1t
would mean equality of opportunity,
and that is the basis Of democracy, the |
basis of our nation-what we are
fighting for. In the present time of
need it would release an immense
amount of money, and free the coun-
try from a great future burden"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-05-23
RE-ENACTs MURDER
Redenbauah Shows Police How Con
merry and Mrs. Dunn Were Killed.
(By Associated Press.l

Minneapolis, May %. Joseph L
Redenbaugh confessed slayer o
Patrolman George Connery at Mime
apolis and Mrs. Alice Dunn today en-
acted the abduction and the killing o
Connery, taking the police along tn,
actual route followed by the kidnap
pers and pointing out to them the ex
act spot where the wounded policeman
was left to die.
For state news read The Forum.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-05-23
War Work Committee Asks
That Y. Fund Be SUPPORTED

of
A.
S go 10
of
A.
of of
il al Y. c.. A.
H. Gearey, H. L. Looms F. Emery A. w. Fowler,
A. Pollock, A. Fraser w. F. Cushing.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-05-23
KING is GARDENING
Some Royal Spuds Are Being Grown
in Windsor Park.

Windsor. England, May 25.-King
George can be seen most afternoons in
Windsor park caring for a potato
patch which he started himself when
allotments were made for gardening.
Princess Mary also is the owner of
an allotment adjoining her fathers
and one of the young princes puts in a
good deal of time on a small plot of
ground nearby.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-05-23
DAKOTA RECRUITS
nv A..ociated Press

Minneapolis, May 20. Bismarck
sent eight men who were enlisted in
the navy today. Fargo four and Duluth
q The approach of national registra-
tion day is having a stimulating effect
on recruiting.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-05-23

For state news read The Forum.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-05-23
NEW YORK STOCKS

Wednesday, May %.
| Closing quotations today reported
| prfvate wires Of Chas E. Lewis Co.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
.S|AMESE TWINS TO
Be WITH CARNIVAL

Twin baby girls, three and one
half years old. born grown together
By . band OF flesh IL inches In CIR
cumference, One can 20 to sleep. the
other remain awake. one laughs at
the other crying, one may be sick.
the other well. they are both bright
intelllgsnt little children. enjoying
the best OF health and It Is the hope
OF the parents who travel with the
children that In the future they can
be separated when they are little
older and stronger. II Is the opinion
OF surgeons that they are only grown
together by abdominal walls Of the
stomach and that there are no inter
nal or vital parts grown from one
stomach to the other, They are in
many ways similar to the famous
Siamese twins. They suffer no harm
and are perfectly happy and do not
realize that their condition Is any
different from that Of ordinary chill
them in Grants Pass all
next week with Foley 4 Burk's COM
hined shows, one Of the many fca-
tures coming for the band carnival
August II to IS inclusive.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
SPOKANE Is HEADQUARTERS
FOR I. W. W. PROPAGANDA

Spokane. Aug TT you pass
an ordinance against street speak
ing, you viii have the !. W. W.
svarming in here like nest Of hor-
nets"
This was the answer Of Mayor
Fleming to a request Of business
mems committee that an anti-r- W.
w. ordinance be passed.
Northern Idaho mining and lum-
Der towns have pointed their fin
ger at Spokane a. the breeding
place for I. W. w. agitation.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
FIRE Chief WARNS
UPON FIRE DANGER

FIRE Chief Cass has asked that
the Courier give publicity to the fol-
leving warning regarding the dan
ser from firess
An old and dry shingle win tg-
mite freely from chimney sparks and
when wood Is used for fuel It's dan
ssrs are equal to the lighted match
ln the waste paper basket. A wood
IRE. a dirty chimney. strong draft
and an old shingie roof have bean
rssponsiAls for the loss Of many
homes and livss.
sNow is the time to clean and sx-
anime your flues. II you are unable
TO Inspect personally, the fire chief
wil b giad to cooperate with those
vasAiAg Ais service"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given. that the
County Court will consider bids for
the sale OF the old court house. the
same to be removed and the ground
to be cleared Of all rubbish BY De-
cember !. 1917.
All bids must be filed on or be-
fore 10 O'Clock a. m OF the ard day
OF October. 1917. and certified check
for S per cent OF the amount bid
must accompany the same.
The court reserves the right to re-
jecs any and all bids or award the
contract according to the best In
terests OF the county.
By order OF the county court OF
Josephine county. Oregon.
z. L COBURN.
20 County Clerk.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07

W. G. Smith. OF Wolf Crock. was
In the city Monday,
Mrs. Frank Sexton. of hugo, was
In the city this morning.
Colocide foot remedy. Sabin has
Il. ~
Mrs. Georgia Peterson. OF Chico.
Cal. is visiting her cousin, Mrs. J.
R. Cunning,
Mrs. Bella Hamer left last night
for Portland and Linnton, where she
win visit q son.
B, +. Kenyon left last night for
Brooklyn. Ore. where he win work
in the Southern Pacific car shops.
Bargains In ladies' wash dress
skirts. Mrs. Z. Rehkopf. Il
Ted Cramer left last night for
wapato. WASH. where he will be en-
gagged at one OF the big orchards.
Mrs. J. A. Baldwin and daughter.
OF Punta Gords. Fla. arrived this
morning to visit c. Fl. and F. r.
Baldwin.
Mrs- H. l.. Robertson. who has
been spending several days in the
city. returned to her ranch home
down the river.
American Beauty irons at the
Bush Electric store, ~
Mrs, ]. Christie and daughter re-
turned this morning from Ashland.
where they spent several weeks for
Mrs. Christie's health.
Miss Matte McGee went to Glen
dale Saturday evening and VIII
spend today visiting with her broth
er and family near there.
Austin Terryberry. OF Duluth.
MINI. Who spent several days with
J. II. Harris at Fruitdaie. left this
for Los angeles.
Miss Vera Houston left this morn
ing. returning to Klamath Falls. at
ter visiting for few days with Miss
Parker
Miss MurI CofYeen. Of Medford,
spent a few DAYS in the city taking
the civil service examination. She
returned TO Medford this morning.
Fancy shades In new midsummer
and fall felt hats. Mrs. =. Rehkop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wade. Raw
mond Wade. Gladys Swscker and
Don Morrison returned yesterday
from Crescent City. where they spent
several days.
T. N. Renshaw and daughter. Mrs.
Miller. arrived this morning
from Eugene. Mrs. Miller will re-
main. but Mr.. Renshaw expects to
90 to oaseiie iatsr.
Miss Helen Parker. who has been
the summer with her grand
Mrs. II. h. Alverson, went
to her home at Seven Oaks. Mon
day. for a few days.
J. ". Jacobson, representative Of
the California Pine Box and Lumber
OF Los Angeles. visited |.
A. Robie. leaving this morning for
Glendale to visit relatives.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
KNIGHTS COLUMBUS ;.
PLAN WAR AID FUND

Chicago. Aug. THE creation Of
a war fund OF SIC. e.ooo. .ooo for re-
eeption centers. foreign intelligence
bureaus and auditoriums for the
new national army. Is planned by
the supreme board OF the Knights Of
Columbus which is in session here.
The fund is to be used in pro-
yiding comforts to all American SOL
diers regardless OF creed or color. It
is announced.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
TEXT BOOKS NEEDED
At TRAINING SCHOOLS

Mrs. Alice Bacon. tho county
school superintendent. requests all
teachers attending tha Josephine
County Training school to bring the
following taxi books with them:
l.-Agricuitural EDUCATION for
reaehers--Bricker.
&-Grammar School Reader
Book Iv-Elson.
s.-worid Geography-Tarr and
MeNurry.
ts-United States History-Naee.
s.-reacher's Guide for Writing
Lsssons- s-Palmer.
Residents OF Grants Pass having
rooms 10 let. especially thoss ar
raassd for ligAt house keeping. kind
y leave names and addresses with
county superintendent.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
Southern~r~ VIM Picnic

Southern~r~ WIN Picnic
The Dixie Association OF Southern
Oregon are to have their annual out
ing at Ashiand's Lithia park on We'd
nesday. August Is. All former resi-
dents OF southern states are eligible
and are cordially invited to come
and enjoy themselves With their for
mer neighbors II VIII be an all day
affair. A general community lunch
con at noon. to which each Is expect
cd to contribute In eats" pro-
gram. in the afternoon and band
concert in the evening will make up
4 full day OF enjoyment. All south
erners come.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
PORTLAND TO FOLLOW
GRANTS PASS EXAMPLE

Portland. Aug. "A free camp
ing ground for automobile tourists
will be established in Portland with
in a few days II plans Of the park
superintendent materialire. The
camping ground will be equipped
with city water and small gas
ranges for the convenience OF the
campers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
PENDIETON ORGANIZING A
SECOND rIE1lD BATTRRy

Pendieton. Aug. An effort to
organize a new battery OF field ar.
tillery il under way hero today. II
will probably be known for 'he pres.
ent %, Battery c. Kenneth Coodale.
former member OF Battery A, 10
back OF the plan.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07

County Attorney Miller left last
night for Ssrem 20 participate In the
conference Of county attorneys Of
the land grant counties respecting
the attitude OF Oregon toward the
federal governments recent ruling
on tax interest due on these lands.
The meeting was called by Attorney
General Brown.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07

Small Blazc--
Fire in the roof Of an old shed
In the rear ot the ''Chausse pro-
perty" al sth and streets vas the
cause OF an alarm this forenoon. The
interior OF the shed was charred and
the shingles lifted OF by the stream
of water. but no further damage re-
suited. 1t is supposed that boys with
matches caused the blaze.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
ST. LOUIS MILLIONAIRE IS
SUICIDE OVER DOMESTIC

ST. Louis. Aug. Jordan Wheat
Lambert. the millionaire vice presi-
dent OF the Lambert Phormaceutal
company. shot and killed himself in
an exclusive apartment house this
morning. 1t Is reported that he was
separated from his second wife last
October
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
winoaa Ships Sons Big ro~r-

winona Ships Sons Big Fcar-
Two good sons OF Big Four. grand
champion boar OF the 1915 Oregon
state fair. were sent out recently by
winona ranch. Grants Pass. Ore.
One went to J. J. Morris. Morris
Heights. Bandon. Ore. and the other
10 n. B. Banks. Doekton. Wash.
Both these herds already have a
large amount OF winona blood either
in daughters or grand daughters Of
the famous sire. Laurel Champion:
and these young boars are selected
for use on this line OF breeding. They
are both out OF Silbiria Duchess
18th. grand champion sou OF the
1914 Oregon state fair and probably
the best known daughter OF Laurel
Champion. The young sires are
therefore grandsons Of Laurel" and
are to be used mostly on grand
daughters OF the same sire. This Is
4 rs per cent line bred mating. and
is considered the ideal amount OF the
same blood to be used In line bred
matings.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
Hand to Boost Carnival

Hand 10 BnOsf CAsntvht--
The Grants Pass band viii invade
Rogue River and Gold nm next Fri
day evening giving concerts In each
town TO boost the carnival which win
be held here next week. TIE hand
boys are determined that this shall
be one of the most successful Affairs
ever pulled Oh In the city.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
Mr.. Aussin's Rrothcr . saicidc-

James Wells. OF Modesto. Cal.
committed suicide on Friday. July
81. by hanging himself from a barn
rafier. Sickness is believed to have
been the cause OF the young mans
act. Mr.. Wells vas a brother OF
Mrs. Z. N. Austin. who will be re-
membered by her many friends AT
New Hope, Mr.. and Mrs Austin
and children resided on the farm
known as the Hathaway place until
six years ago.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
Bers sooss Sells shop

Bert Scott. employing barber In
this city for 10 years past. on Mon
day sold his establishment to George
Il. Coz and Mort Luokett. who have
taken charge and will conduct the
business hereafter. closing the Luck
EFT shop on @ street. Both Mr.. Cox
and Mr.. Luckett are we'll known.
having lived here for some years.
Mr. Scott will leaye later in the
week for his old home At Victoria.
b. c.. where his family has been
visiting for some weeks,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07

Notice To ]. o. q. p
The grand chaplain. I. o. o. =.
Of California and the grand master.
Of this Jurisdiction. win visit the Odd
Fellows lodge Wednesday night. All
members are urged to be present.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
"FEARLESS BENO"


Linotype Opssssss Wasted
A Linotype operator will b> nssA-
ed at the Courier once for tv~
weeks beginning August -, ~
work. Address Rogue River COURIER.
Grants Pass. Ore.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07

Another Teacher Sclcctcti--
The school board has filled an
other OF the vacancies In the local
teaching stan. by elscting Mi~
Edith =. Isaacs. OF Chico, Cal, Miss
Isaacs Is a graduate OF the Chico
Normal school
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07

SLEcTRiC VACUUM CLEANER for
rent. soc for = half day. Bush
Electric store. II
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
A,..ai wino.a Dcmons,r.sios--

Asnsal winonA Dcmonstrufios--
The "winona Hog Demonstration
II held once each year at winona
ranch. Grants Pass. Ore, under the
Joint auspices OF the ranch. the Ore
son Agricultural College extension
service and the United States depart
-ment of agriculture. This year the
date Is august iith. Short talks by
various experts In swine matters VIII
be given. the winona Bcrkshircs will
be viewed. scientific methods OF
handling demonstrated. and q gen.
eral good time had as we'll. Every
one bring a picnic lunch to be enjoy
ed in the grove at winona hall.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07

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August S-il. Monday Saturday.
Buyers week at Portland.
August Is. Nonday-Opsaing Of
training school for josephine eoun-
ty teachers. High school buildfns.
August Is. Monday-Hesring of con-
test cases before water board.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
Noores q Brief visifor--

Noores q Brief visifor--
Among the many tourists passing
through the city today were noted
Chas. II. Moores. Of Portland. wife.
daughter and son-in-iav. Mr.. Moores
is one OF the staivsrt republican
warriors OF the state. a candidate
for the nomination as secretary Of
state al the last election. His son
Is to become Governor Witty
eombe's private secretary shortly.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07

Fire In the Hills
Come to Murphy Saturday night
and get out OF danger. All night
dance -Fruitdale orchestra. ~
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07

The Wszxrohe Ceaners--
AZ us NsgtA 'SfxtA street Phone
I4T. Receiving once With Peerless
Clothing Co. Cleaning. pressing and
repairing. We caIi for and deliver Il
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07

FOR SAI.E-Sound team, weight
1850 each. or will trade for other
stock. C. II. Demaray. u
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07

Commissioner Inspecting e. 4 q. G.
c. I. Kephart OF the Interstate
commerce commission. with head
quarters at San Francisco. arrived
this morning to inspect the holdings
OF the California q Oregon Coast
Railroad. to determine the valuation
for the commission.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07

Mrs. Clements Returns
Nra Violet Clements returned
Monday from Ann Arbor. where abe
spent the past two months In spe-
eiai work In the law department OF
the Michigan state university
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
Dr. Bywster Moves-

Dr. Bywster Moves
After August I. my once will be IN
rooms formerly occupied BY Dr.
striefer In the Masonic Temple. DR..
Ed. Bywater. 30