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The Era-leader., 1917-11-29
Carp-Beinn Nuptials.

At Bogalusa on Sunday at
high noon a beautiful wedding
was celebrated in the commodi-
Gus Cassidy Building, between
Mr.. William Carp of this place
and Miss Annie Benin, of Boga.
lusa.
When the crowd assembled in
the spacious upper halls, tables
for the accommodation of two
hundred guests were set for the
feast and divided off by red,
white and blue ropes from that
portion reserved for the stand
ing room of the guests on each
side of the isle left for the pas
sage of the bridal party.
To the sweet strains of the
wedding march, played by Miss
Inez Blanchard, the bride in
white satin, tulle and orange
blossoms and the groom in con-
ventional black, entered with
the attendants and near rel
atives. marched across the
hall and took their stand
under an embroidered white
satin canopy held aloft on
ivory rods by four attending
young men. The Rabbi then
pronounced the impressive and
sacred marriage ceremony in
the Hebrew tongue just as it has
been observed by the Jewish
people since the time of Moses.
After this lengthy ceremony,
congratulations and fluctuations
we're exchanged when all were
seated at tables and enjoyed the
elaborate wedding dinner.
During the course of the din.
ner numerous kilograms were
read from absent friends and
music was played, making in all
a merry and a festive occasion.
At the close of dinner His
Honor, Judge P. B. Carter was
called upon for an address in
which he did honor to himself
and the occasion. The room was
then cleared for dancing which
was enjoyed till the departure
of the bride and groom on the 5
! o'clock train for their honey
moon trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carp will ar
rive in Franklinton the last of
this week and will make their
home with Mr.. and Mrs. W. M.
Wood.
The Era-leader., 1917-11-29
Sullivan Congratulated.

NeW Orleans. La, Nov. %. 1917.
3. Sullivan, mayor,
Bogalusa,La.
l0uisiana War Work Council
esults just being reported. We
0ngratulate you on the splendid
port Mr.. Gourley gives of the
operation of the Colonels and
aembers of different committees
s0a Of your logging department..
aisiana now reports three
laadred Two thousand dollars.
Slgnsd) John A. Goodell,
State Disaates,
The Era-leader., 1917-11-29

cypress SnlnSleS at I'he Bah
ington Store, Inc.
Dupre Bateman was a Crescent
City visitor Thursday.
We have complete stock OF
all kinds of fertilizers.
The Darlington Store, Inc.
A full carload of Ford Cars to
be delivered monthly.
Motor Sales & Service Co.
Tom Darlington and O. B. Ma
gee of Bogalusa spent Sunday
here with the homefolks.
Christmas Gift Handlerchiefs
for ladies and gentlemen.
The Darlington Store, Inc.
Mrs. Mike Babington and
children and Mrs. Flora Bick-
ham were Sunday guests of
Mrs. Gene Magee at Clifton.
Now is the time to plant seed
oats. We have the best seed
oats grown.
The Darlington Store, Inc.
A large delegation, including
the district and parish officials
and a number of business men
of the town, attended the Parker
speaking at Bogalusa Tuesday.
Married-At the residence of
the brides parents Mr.. and Mrs.
James Fussell, on November 81,
1917, by Rev. +. N. Sweeney, Mr..
O. M. Sylvest to Miss Etna Fus-
sell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Esco Knight and
Miss Ophelia Pope motored in
from Pine neighborhood to en-
joy the Lyceum number given in
the school auditorium Thursday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Burris
and Mrs. Robert Darlington
were guests Of Mrs. W. Dob
son of Bogalusa Sunday, when a
turkey dinner was given in hon
or of Hunter Dobson of the Ra-
dio School who came up for the
weekend with his parents.
Frank Sweeney, Maurice Ma
gee and Hubert Morris left
Sunday to volunteer their ser.
vices to the nation, wanting to
take up the study of Radio which
will keep them in New Orleans
several months when they will
be sent to Harvard for years
course.
The Era-leader., 1917-11-29

KILL THE RATS.
Stone Coal at the Darlington
Store Inc.
Carl Ball of Tylertown, was
attending to business here Tues.
day.
Robert Magee, carrier of mail
90 route No. 3, is ill this week
With measles.
Buy Knitting Yarn, we have
tin all colors, and needles, from
4. B. Erwin & Son, Ltd.
Mrs. Claude Simmons, after a
lengthy visit with her parents in
TylertoWn, returned home We'd
nerday
Two-horse second hand wag-
Ons, cane mill and evaporator-
cheap.
The Darlington Store, Inc.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. T. L.
Burkhalter. on Monday, Nov.
26th, a daughter, Mother and
little one both in fine condition.
Stewart V-Ray Searchlight,
A windshield light of a stand
ard make. For sale by
Motor Sales & Service Co.
FOR SALE-One pair of we'll
trained coon aud possum hounds
tor$1O.
E. E. Newman.
Mrs. j. LaCour and little Fay,
alter a fortnight's visit with
Mrs. Mike Darlington, returned
TO their home in Jackson Friday.
Misses Edna Sones, ,Elma Cor
kern, Ozzie Simmons, Josie Bate
man, Cammie Magee and Mr..
OttiS Simmons spent the week
end with Spring Hill friends.
Married-At the Baptist par.
sonage on Saturday night, Nov.
Ath, Rev. J. J. Walker officiat-
ing, Mr.. L. M. Parks to Miss
trace Walker, both of Tangipa.
hoaParish.
Miss Ella Faust, who volun-
Mered several months ago as a
trained nurse, was called out
Monday and left Tuesday for
New Orleans where she will be
pQtinto the service at once.
Miss Roberta Gale of Missis.
appl arrived last Thursday to
axe the position OIL the local fac
alty just vacated by the resigna-
non of Miss Beulah Carter.
Mss Gale is making her home
sith Mrs. J. P. Wood.
The Era-leader., 1917-11-29
School Benefit.

At a box supper held at the
Oak Grove schoolhouse Satur-
day night, Nov, oath, $1,000
was realized, the money to be
used in improvements in the
school.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06

Italian Headquarters In Northern
Italy. Nov G.-.The reports OF heavy
artillery fire on both banks OF the
Taglamento with chief pressure on
the Italian left wing. shows that
Austro-German patrols have crossed
the river. as foresecn. and that the
enemy Is trying to throw his main
body into the plain OF the western
Frluli region.
In the first attempt to break the
Italian front In this region the Teu-
tonic allies we're checked. There is
no indication as yet whether II Is the
intention OF General Cadorna to en-
deavor to maintain the Tagliamento
lines. but II II not improbable that
his stand here Is temporary one
while positions OF greater strength
are being prepared in the rear.
Al the allied should realize that
one OF the supreme trials OF the war
has reached the final stage. The
chief pressure of the enemy advance
Is now being exerted against the new
ly constituted left wing OF the Ttal-
Ian AMY. 'in an attempt TO throw
the bplk OF the hostile forces across
the Tagliamento river and then re-
sort to the enemy's favorite device
Of turning movement The Taglia-
mento lsl the boundary between the
eastern and western Friuli region
and. having overrun the eastern re-
gion. II Is the evident purpose of the
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06
ON CHINA
REACHED WITH JAPAN

Washington, Nov 6,-Japan and
the United States nave reached a
complete agreement regarding China
and a clear understandings as to their
military naval and economic co
operation during the war
Secretary of State Lansing has
made pubic notes exchanged between
himself aud Count lshii, Iapan's spo-
cial ambassador 10 this country. for
mally recording the independence
and territorial integrity of the Chi
nese republic. and reaiiirming the
doctrine OF the open door for com
merce and industry.
This clears away any misunder-
standing which might have develop
ed into serious situation. Until
a press dispatch was received here
today from japan to the effect that
the agreement had been signed there
II had not bcon known that this deli
cate matter OF such vast Importance
to the Far East. had been taken up
by the state department
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06
GERMAN AGENTS
WRECK FACTORY
Plant Ia Pennsylvania Making Ma
terinis for Liquid Fire n Destroy
ed by Explosion and Fire

New Kensington. Pa. Nov. 6.--An
explosion and hre destroyed the
bronze powder plant OF the United
States Aluminium company. a subsi-
diary OF the Aluminium company Of
America here last night. Five men
are known to have been killed and a
search Is being made for the bodies
Of two other men believed TO have
met death another is reported dying
and ~ workmen were burned. seven
teen seriously.
In a statement issued today. X. A.
Hunt. general superintendent OF the
company said;
There Is a possibility that Ger
man agents are responsible for the
fire." i
II was stated that an investiga-
tlon will be started at once The
plant is said to have been engaged
in making OF. materials for liquid
fire for an allied government. The
loss Is estimated at $500. 900.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06

London, Nov. 6.-The British cor
respondent accredited to Italian
headquarters, telemaphing Monday,
says: tlf.fN
THE crossing Of the Tagliamento
Toes not imply fresh Austrian vic
tory. for the river Is only the first
tine OF defenses upon which depends
he arrest OF the invasion Of north
ern Italy. The enemy has establish
cd brldgehead at Pinzano and also
is shelling the Italian army's side
OF the river. But he has not had
time yet to bring up his biggest
guns.
"The struggle will be largely a
race between the enemy's heavy ar
tlllery and the arrival OF allied rein.
forcements.' yI #t
The Austro-German forces operat-
ing against the Italians along the
Tagliamento river from the region
OF the Carnic Alps southwark TO the
Adriatic sea. are proving a serious
menac..
The invaders OF venetia have driv-
en- their way across the river at Pan
zano and are proceeding westward
while to the north, on the Italian
left wing. intensive operations are
being carried ont by the Teutoiic
allies. the two maneuvers having as
their objectlves the cutting on of the
entire right wing OF General Cador-
mas army. The Berlin war Office in
It's announcement OF the fording OF
the river. says 5000 Italians were
made prisoner and additional guns
taken.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06

The chairman of the Oregon war
library council has made final re-
port OF Its work.
The national fund asked for was
900 900. This amounted to about
one cent per capita, which would
make Oregon's quota practically ~
OOO. As IA matter OF fact total OF
$4,000 was raised In this state The
expenses for the Oregon campaign
amounted to between 500 and $500
most all being for postage. printing
and telegraphing.
Southern Oregon cities made the
following contributions; Ashland
sl42.i5; Canyon City. sS51S;
Grants Pass, s32l.95; Jacksonville,
st4.06. klamath Falls. sl2275;
lakeview, $l7O.50; Medford, sSl2.-
rs; Myrtle Creek. $29.o5; Port Or
ford, $500; Marshfield, sl26.6S'
Rogue River, $3S.11; Roseburg,
Sis9.75 and Talent $41.00.
This list shows Grants Pass to be
the frst. city in all the southern part
of the state.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06
BREAK IN RANKS Of
TELEPHONE UNIONS

Tacoma. Nov 6.--Eyery telephone
operators union of Washington and
those of Portland. Ore. met here in
conference which lasted until after
midnight. and decided to sever re-
lations with the Pacific coast dis
trict of the International Brother
hood of Electrical Workers, unless
the California unions are now of the
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph
company's job"
All northwest delegates now at
tending district meetings in San
Francisco were telegraphed to re-
turn home. Northwestern unions.
which have not gone on strike or
who have returned to work after go-
ing on strike were ordered to COM
ply with the strike order OF October
81.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06
GRANTS PASS LEADS SOUTHERN OREGON
IN RESPONSE TO WAR LIBRARY NEEDS

Other important Oregon cities con-
tributed; Albany, ssS5.00 Asto-
ria. sS35.l5 Baker, s6O5.0O; Bend.
s65.00; Corvallis. $4,000; Eugene,
$414.00; Hillsboro. $25.65; Hood
River. $4,000; LaGrande. $171.50;
McAIinnville. $4,000; Oregon City.
$411.75; Pendeton. Ns434.00; Salem,
$4,000. The Dalles. $152.00.
The state committee has maze
special mention OF the excellent
work OF Grants Pass and Astoria.
the two cities of the state which
especially distinguished themselves
In the work. Grants Pass, aside from
doing mighty we'll in its total, was
the first city of the United States to
raise and report its quota. For this
excellent result. and the credit that
has been reflected upon the city, the
thanks OF the entire community Is
due to the loyal women. who made up
the. ten teams which canvassed the
city some weeks ago. and raised
more than the city's quota In one
day.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06
WORK or GRANTS PASS SCHOOL
CHILDREN Is NOTED OVER
COUNTRY
Congratulations ARE RECEIVED
Newspapers Hold mp This City's
Work as Model for Rest Of Nation
Emulate

A letter received by the manager
OF the Chamber OF Commerce from
the western Office OF the war camp
recreation fund committee. referring
to the fact that Grants Pass was the
first city in the United States TO re-
spond to the appeal OF the war and
navy department for this fund.
says:
"You will be interested in know
Ing that stories relative to Grants
Pass remarkable success in its cam
paign for the war-camp community
recreation fund were carried by the
Associated Press, the United Press
and the International News Service,
throughout the United States.
We have clippings from nearly
every paper in this section OF the
country. detailing your campaign
and holding 1t up for other cities to
follow Most OF them carried the
children's telegram to the secretary
of war.
Accept our congratulations for
your original scheme. In addition
TO helping good cause. and stirring
real patriotism in the young donors,
It brought an immense amount Of
favorable mention OF your city"
The raising of this fund by the
school children OF Grants Pass. was
the second instance recently In
which this city was the first in the
United States to respond to war
help appeal from Washington.
This mornings Oregonian carried,
on the front page. a story giving
Grants Pass special credit for Its
work in this campaign. the second
story which is carried throughout
the country by the Associated Press.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06
BRITISH MAKE GAINS
IN POWERFUL DRIVE

London Nov G-The British
launched strong attack this morn
ing on the Flanders front near Pass
chendaelo with satisfactory progress.
The Canadians established them
selves more than 100 Yards beyond
Passr rhendnelo,
The British and French troops In
flanders continue TO carry out raid
Ing operations against the Germans
and to lombard the enemy positions
nj various points. with the Germans
replying actively In the region be-
tween Houtholst wood and the Com
ines-Ypres canal Bombardments
also predominate on the southern
part Of the front In France.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06
INDIAN LAND SALE
At KLAMATH AGENCY

Klamath Falls, Nov 6.-Ninety-
two tracts of land on the Klamath
Indian reservation will be sold at
public auction at the klamath
agency December 22. according to
Superintendent ]. NJ. Johnson. These
tracts,- which are the estate OF de-
ceased and aged Indians, vary In
size from 40 to 100 acres and range
in price from IS to SIC an acre.
Many OF these lands are valuable
hay-producing tracts.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06
WAR IS ISSUE IN
CITY ELECTION.
Contest Tor New York Mayorship As-
su'ncs PRO and Antit!erinan
Phase

New York. Nov G.--The result OF
the contest for mayor Of this city
witch In being waged al the polls
today, may not be known FOR many
weeks. as the New York soldiers In
army camps and even those In
France are voting today at their re-
spoctlye encampments.
The eyes OF the nation looking
toward New York because two OF the
-four candidates for mayor have In
jected war issued which make the
outcome OF tomorrow's election tran.
scend In interest the usual local con
troyersies.
Mayor John Purroy Mitchell. fu-
sion candidate for recollection. has to
a large extent subordlnsted his fight
against Tammany hall by asserting
pro-German influences are working
10 control the election and declaring
himself In complete sympathy with
President Wilson's policies.
Morris Hlllquit. socialist. has cam
paigned openly MS n peace advocate
lie announced his refusal to pur-
chase liberty loan bonds and said
frankly that his election must De
construed NJ mandate to the fed
eral government to begin negotla-
tlons to terminate the war
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06
SETTLEMENT OF RECENT iO.
LiricAL CRISIS ASSERTED To
INV Of VAST IMPORTANCE
DEMOCRACY BSTS AUTOCRACY
Claimri Tint Emperor Gave Hrrt-
ling FREE Hand and lie Dcmoc,a-
iIxed Nation

Berlln, Nov. G.-"whlle the troops
of the central allies are forcing their
way across the Tngllamcnto river.
Germany ut home has quietly cross
ed the political Rublton and IN Ave
DAYS changed from an autocrncy to
"a democracy" declared Matthias Err
berger. leader OF the centrist part,
In an Interview with the Associated
Press today.
This has been the most moment.
ous week since the founding OF the
German empire. lts achievements
represents u permanent political gain
for the German people Through the
chief ~ the ciyil cabinet. the major.
ity leadcs impaired their coneIc-
lions 10 the crown OF hopelossness
OF permitting the old system TO pre-
vail The need OF oo-ordInated. CO.
heHiyeTgovernment policy WAS urged
and q harmonious collaboration with
the relchstag by thc' government"
Er,bergor then told hon Hert.
ling and yon Kuchlmann. as q par,
of the solution OF tho recent crisis.
had determined to take members OF
parliament. In. responsible positions
'''rhe leaders OF the majority and
Won llertline are working In com.
pleto harmony. and their pact has
the full sanction Of the emperor who
gave Won IIertling free hand
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06
WOMEN
GET WAGES ADVANCED

San Francisco. Nov. 6.--"We are
going to substantially raise every
woman worker In the state of Cali
fornia except the ones engaged in
the dried fruit, rasin and citrus In
dustries. Over $4,000 women and
girls will be better enabled to meet
the high cost of living than they are
now when we get through"
This Is the message that is being
sent broadcast throughout the state
by the California Industrial Welfare
commission, which Is now working
on new seaIe for the 5000 women
laundry workers within its jurisdic-
tion.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06

DISAGREE ON FOOD

Copenhagen, Nov. 6.-Austria' 8
food difficulties, the Allgemeine Zei-
tung of Vienna says 1t learns, have
become notably sharper in conse-
quence of Hungary's flat refusal of
Austria's proposals for supply OF
grain An extraordinary crown
council viii be called. the newspaper
says. to discuss the extent OF Hun
gary's obligation to supply food to
Austria.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06
VILLA BANDITS HOLD
UP A MEXICAN TRAIN

Juarez. Nov. 6.---villa followers
dynamited a passenger train on the
Mexican Central at Armandriz, 90
miles south OF Chihuahua. Sixty
federal train guards we're killed and
several OF the passengers were
wounded. One hundred and ten bars
of silver belonging to an American
company were taken. Some OF the
passengers we're robbed and ex-
ecuted
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06
ASSASSIN KILLS MAN
WHO EXPOSED PLOT

Los Angeles, Nov. 6.--An assassin
armed with u high powered shotgun
loaded with lead and metal slugs
lay In wait at the home Of Samuel
Matranga. 3S. here early today. and
when Matranga drove up in his au-
tomobile killed him instantly. Ma
trausa furnished the police with evi-
dence regarding an arson gang in
southern California.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06

enemy to profit by speed In throwing
Its masses into the western region
before the Italians are able TO carry
out their reformation process.
Time IL the chief factor for Italy
in reforming her lines. and speed Is
the chief factor for the enemy. al
though the Marne furnished the
warning OF the danger In pushing an
army ahead too fast.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06

Copenhagen. Nov eff state
ments of its friends are to be be-
lleved, the new Fatherland party in
Germany is increasing at the rate of
81. .OO0 cnrollments day.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06
NEGRO SEGREGATION Is
HELD UNCONsTlTuTlONAL

Washington. Nov. 6.--l.ouisville's
negro segregation ordinance was to-
day declared unconstitutional by the
supreme court. The decision affects
similar ordinances in Baltimore
Richmond. st. Louis and many
cities.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06
LABOR SUPPLY SHORT
But BUSINESS GOOD

Washington. Nov. 6.-There is an
actual shortage Of labor throughout
the country but business is satisfac-
tory and industrial activity extreme.
ly great, the federal reserve board
announced in It's monthly bulletin
today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06
WILD BULL TREES
THE GREAT COMMONER

Chandler. Ariz.. Nov 6.-While
out duck hunting near here today,
William Jennings Bryan was forced
to climb mesquite tree to escape
a wild bull. His companions killed
the bull.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06
DUTCH SHIP TO CARRY
BELGIAN CORN CARGO

Washington. Nov. 6.--Arrange-
ments have practically been COM
pleted for the release of the Holland
American liner Nleuw Amsterdam.
for its voyage on condition that she
carry 10000 tons OF corn for the
relief Of the Belglans, This IL the
flrst Dutch ship to be released.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06
ITALY IS FACING HER
HOUR Of GREAT TRIAL
leutenic Forces Have Broken Line al 7aglamento River
and are Forcing Back the Retreating Italians Along
Wide Front Venice Is Threatened

Berlin. Nov. G.--The Italian line
along the Tagliamento river has
been won By the Anstro-Germans
The palIans have evacuated the en-
tire line along the river to the Nd
riatic coast.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06
SIX MORE HONOR MEN
MAKE A GETAWAY

Salem. Nov. Six honor men
employed at cutting wood at ranch
near here escaped last night. Sew
eral of them have long criminal rec
ords. II is thought that in making
their escape, they stole an automo-
bile.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06
KERENSKY TAKES
WAR DEPARTMENT

Petrograd. Nov. 6.--General Ver-
hovsky. minister OF war, has been
relieved from Office by a government
order which also appoints General
Manikoysky as acting minister OF
war, Premier kerensky will have
the general direction OF the depart
menl.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06
GERMANS TO ATTACK
vERDUN AGAIN SOON

Paris, Nov. 6.-Germany intends
to renew the battle Of verdun after
the campaign in Italy is completed,
German prisoners taken by the
French troops told officials, accord
ing to word received here today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-06

Rome. Nov. s.-The Italians have
been forced TO abandon their posi-
tions In the mountainous area north
OF the northern Italy plains In order
TO establish new lines The enemy
promptly occupied this evacuated
territory.