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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-28

Salem, Dec. 2S.-State Fire Mar
shal Wells and his deputies. follow
ing last Sunday morning Of the
johnson grain elevator at Carlton.
have obtained evidence which indi-
Gates a concerted plot to destroy
mills and warehouses from Castor
to Sheridan and from there to
Salem.
In another warehouse at Carlton
discovery was made Of mans coat.
practically new. in which were SO
feet of fuse and in the immediate
vicinity discovery was made Of dyna-
mite and nitroglycerin. Two letters
found in a wallet in the coat. which
have been turned over to authorities
disclose the skeletonized details OF
plan for leaving trail Of smoke
and ruin through the central section
OF the Willamette valley. These let
ters are addressed to a man in Port
land, for whom immediate search
will be made. They mention the
fact that numerous warehouses are
located in the valley and intimate
that they offer easy prey.
State Fire Marshal Wells has .
theory that an effort was planned to
burn all Of the mills in that vicinity
at one time and bewilder the resi-
dents Of the little town by starting
all the blazes possible. j
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-28
MILLS AND WAREHOUSES ARE
MARKED FOR DESTRUCTION
by PLOTTEBs
CARLTON FIRE IS NcEND|ARY
Fire Marshal Deputies Discover Ex-
plosives and Evidences Of wholse-
sale Plot

Salem. Dec. 2s.-Upon conclusion
today Of a preliminary investisation
Of an explosion and nre which des-
troyed a grain elevator at Carlton
early last Sunday. Harvey Wells
state fire marshal. declared he was
convinced the destruction was the
result Of a concerted plot to burn
grain warehouses and mills in .
number Of Willamette valley towns.
Federal authorities have been noti-
ned. Mr.. Wells said.
Two letters in the pockets Of .
mans coat. apparently left by one
OF the frebugs. have particulars OF
the plot to set this and other arss.
The damage by the Carlton hre
was upwards Of $4,000.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-28
PAItT or GUATEMALA CITY ~
DESTROYED AND THOUSANDS
MADE HOMELESS
ALL AMERICANS REPORTED SAFE
Loss of lAfc IN Estimated ut From
10 70 20 la tho City--Much FRO.
porty Damage

Washington. Dec. 2s.-At 9
o'clock last night the earthquake
which destroyed a part OF Guatema-
10 City was continuing. Thousands
OF people are without shelter. II Is
stated that all Americans are safe.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-28

Washington. Dee. 2s.--An earth
quake. general throughout Guate-
mala yesterday caused loss OF from
10 to 40 lives and extensive property
damage In Guatemala City. the state
department was advised late today
In n cable dispatch from the Amerl-
can charge there.
No mention was made as TO dam
age In the Interior.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-10
Seattle Pitchers Wild.

Seattle, May 9.-Thc wiidncss of
S"attlc's boxncn and Spokano's ability
to get hits when they counted. enabled
Spokane TO win.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-10
COAST LEAGUE
Standing OF the Clubs.

san Francisco. o; Salt Lake. S.
Vernon, >; Oakland, 4.
Portland. 6; Los Angeles, 4.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-10
Boston and Washington Have
Easy Honors in Their
Double Bill.
Standing Of the Clubs.
Tigers Down Cleveland Twice.

Detroit, May 9.-Detroit won both
games of a double hca der with Cleye-
land today, to l ana 9 to |, through
the pitching of Emlle and Carol Jones
aided by timely hitting. Detroit went
into the lead in six innings Of the first
game, when two hits and base on
balls Melted twt runs. In the second
contest the home team pounded three
pitchers for l. hits, scoring eight runs
tho first fhron iiniai
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-10
White Sox Pound Sphere,

ST. Lonis. May 9.--Chicago hit Groom
today and won from St Louis, to 9.
Two singles and n base on balls gave
Chicago its runs in the second. In the
fourth a triple. a sacrifice fly, two
singles and double nctted three runs
st. Louis retired Williams in the
iirst inning, getting two runs on a
walk. q single, n double and a wild
pitch Cicottc who replaced Williams,
held the locals scorelcss thereafter
score II. II. +.
'hlcaSo --..-.----.- 90. -..---,. "a Il
ST. LOUIS ---'.....-.. .,.......,- .-.......2 b !
Williams, Cicotte and Schalk,
Groom, Hamilton and SEVERED.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-10
MINNESOTA DROPS ATHLETICS.

Minneapolis May 9.--The board OF
athletic control of the University of
Minnesota at a meeting late today de-
part in football this year and to aban-
don the 1917 track and field meets
scheduled after the dual meet here
Saturday with Nebraska. The decision
of the board viii remain in effect until
after the conclusion of the war. il is
stated.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-10
AMERICAN ASSN
Standing Of the Clubs.

Kansas City. 3; Louisville. 4.
Minneapolis, .: indianapolis. Z.
Milwaukee, l; Columbus, 5.
st. Paul, 0; Toledo. ..
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-10

Last winter when my little boy had
the whooping cough l gave him Cham
bcr!ain's Cough Remedy" writes Mrs.
}. B. Roberts. East st. Louis, 1T. at
kept his cough loose and relieved him
OF those dreadful coughing spells. 1t
is the only cough medicine | keep in
the house because / have the most
confidence in it," This remedy is
also good for colds and croup.-Adv,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-10
BIG LEAGUE OWNERS
TO HOLD CONFERENCE

New York, May 9--Prcsidcnt John
*. Pener Of the National league has
called Il special meeting of the club
owners and league officials to be held
In this city next Saturday
While no special program has been
announced it is known that the mag
mates will report and discuss the
status of the game in their respective
cities.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-10
CHICAGO GRABS OFF
FIRST GAME IN EAST,

Brooklyn. May 9.-Chicago began it's
eastern invasion today by defeating
Brooklyn, ! to 3. The home team had
a thrce-run lead up to the sixth in
ming. when Coombs blew up and was
knocked out Of the box in the seventh.
Smith was no better. Rcuther started
for the Cubs but was hit hard in the
first three innings. Prendergast held
the locals down and Aldrich, who
pitched in the last three innings, re-
tired nine men in row. Zeider made
u double and three singles, driving in
four runs and scoring two himself
score r. II. T..
chicago ..............7 Il .
brooklyn Observation-Disclosures ....3 6 q
Rcuther, Prcndergast Aldrch and
Elliott: Coombs. Smith and Miller.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-10

What real good does anybody get
ont Of giving other people mean little
thrusts? Yet it is one of the most
popular indoor sports.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-10
BILL lEGALizES BOXING.

Springfield. H.. May 9-Thc lower
house OF the general assembly today
passed the boxing bill to Iegalizc 10
round. no decision bouts in the state.
The bill now goes to the senate.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-10
Wild Peg Costs Game.

Vancouver, =. G., May 9.-'Ironman''
McGinnity, pitching for Butte, held
Vancouver to three hits. but his wild
throw to second base in the second in
ming. enabling Follman to come home
lost him the game.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-10
McCinnity Robs Butte of
Victory When He Over
throws Second.
Standing Of the Clubs.
Tacoma Keeps Winning.

Tacoma. May s.-Pitcher Henry
Peterson almost duplicated Suther-
lands no-hit game of Tuesday. when
he let the Great Falls team down with
one scratch hit this afternoon. 1t was
Electrics and the eleventh straight
win for the Tigers
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-10

All other games postponed.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-10
Boston Washington Divide.

Washington. May 9 = Boston and
Washington split even in a double
header here today. Boston won the
1lrst game in which Shore outpitchcd
Dunont, 1 to /. In the second game
with II score Il tie, . to ., in the
eighth, Mays passed Milan and !,
double by Rice and Smiths triple gave
Washington two runs. Boston's rally in
the ninth fell short, Scores:
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-10

Hendrix and Baldwin; Klein. Rcpp
Libkc Blake and Sullivan.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-30
INDICATION OF TROUBLE
FROM HEATHSVlLlE NEGROES
Show Resentment for Lypchfng OF Page
md Boycott Farmer Supposed to
Have Taken Part.
ISpecial to The Times-Dispatch.1

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
HEATHSVILLE, "A. September %
The relations between the whites and
blacks in this section. heretofore
pleasant and friendly, are beginning to
assume a serious aspect.
At the time of the recent lynching
near Lillian. the colored people were
thought to have taken it quietly and
entirely without resentment. some of
them openly declaring that Page got
no more than he deserved. His wife
and friends refused the body and took
no part in Its burial. But shortly after
il was found that view was erroneous.
1t has been discovered that many
secret meetings have been held, and
that a prominent citizen and land
owner who farms extensively, has been
boycotted by the race, every negro re-
fusing to work for him at any price or
under any condition, believing they had
found he was one of the lynchers. It
was learned also that those who might
have been prevailed pom to work for
him had been intimidated. They were
threatened with a beating to the finish
IL they gave him any assistance.
An altogether new and different spirit
is being manifested among the colored
now. Wages have doubled and
negro help can scarcely be gotten at
any price. Because OF this many crops
are suffering IN the gathering.
Many accuse German spies as being
at the bottom Of the trouble, as they
are known to have had emissaries in
the neighhorhood.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-30
BROOKLAND DISTRICT
FAIR Is GREAT SUCCESS
Exhibits OF Canned Fruit, Sewing, EN-
broidery md Agricultural
Products Are Madc.

The Brookland District Fair. held
at Dumbarton School, in Henrico Coun-
ty Friday. was a great success. Elk
hibits Of canned fruit, sewing tatting,
embroidery and agricultural products,
that would have done credit to any
fair In tho State, were artistically ar
ranged in tho auditorium. Special
booths were givon to the e1hibit Of
the gifts OF canned goods to the Red
Cross and Of samples OF Liberty bread.
One hundred and twenty cans were
received to be given to tho Red Cross.
Outside tho livestock was exhibited.
Various races were held for the chill
dren at 2 o'clock. after which. the
flag raising exercises were conducted.
The flag Itself was a Eift from the
Community League to the school. Jul
lien Gum made an appropriate adj
dress. The flag was raised by two
little boys of the Dumbarton School
and then a number of New York SOL
diers gave a short drill during the
exercise.
Another program was given at $3.50,
at which time Rev. e. Z. Osgood. rec
tor of Emmanuel Episcopal Church..
Mr.. B~lankenship, of the Bureau OF Mar
lsets. and j. d. Harris, superintendent
Of Henrico County schools. made ap-
propriate addresses. Miss Shilling, of
Richmond, sang several selections. and
there was also music by the male quar-
tet, which was greatly enjoyed. Miss
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-30

mails will DO included in the exhibit.
while tho aquarium will be complete
in every respect.
In addition to The living examples
and those pictured on the walls OF
the booths. there Will be q number Of
stuffed varieties k to the fair from
the State Museum of Natural History.
The hole Is expected to prove one
OF the most novel and attractive ex-
hibits ever arranged for the fair. and
should be OF unusual interest.
Tho work OF preparing the grounds
for the annual show is progressing
rapidly and all of the carpentry con-
struction probably will be completed
early this week. The labor of leveling
the race course and the field within the
enclosure, as we'll as that OF oiling and
graveling the walk-ways Is being push
ed rapidly, and this also Is expected
to be completed some time before the
fair opens.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-30
american Wins War
Cross With Palm
John Nc Claim Sapes Lioes of
French Villagers by Throwins
Enemy Bomb Into the Riucr.
[By Associated Prssn.1

PARIS. September 2s.-The first
American soldier to win the Wa
Cross with the palm Is John McClain,
Of Dayton. Ohio, says tho Paris Herald.
On the night OF September 1s a Ger
man airplane few over tho village in
which he wal and dropped several
bombs. One fell within fifteen feet o,
a building around which some nifty
villagers had gathered.
Notwithstanding the warnings OF
those near him, tho newspaper con-
tfnues. Private McClain dashed out into
the road and. discovering the bomb
with the aid OF a pocket electric lamp,
picked 1t up and hurled 1t into the
liver. The projectile exploded as It
struck the water. 1t sen up a column
Of water and no one was hurt.
Private McClain, Who is twenty
four years old. has been in the army
for four years. He saw service In
Mexico. The French authorities have
notified his wife. In Peekskill. n. Y,
of the honor conferred upon him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-30
BAVARIA PROTECTS FOOD
ms Limited to Weeks Stay ma
Subjected to Search. That Moth
Ing May BE Exported.

LONDON. September 2s.-Ths Ba-
Tarian government has issued stringent
orders whereby considerable restriction
Is placed on the entrance into the State
or strangers. whose visits arc in any
case to be limited to one week. Strict
customs search is to be made OF all
gas and postal packets, to prevent
any export OF Bavarian food, says
Reuter-.
All businesses engaged in promoting
attractions of these regulations will
be closed by the police. and individuals
Illegally obtaining provisions will be
summarily sent out OF the country.
These measures have been rendered
necessary by the inroads Of
especially North Germans. who have
bought milk and fat products to an ex-
tent e~ndangering the food supplies of
the kingdom.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-30
Stop and Think Kidney Diseases
Killed 100, 900 Last Year
Health Authorities Alarmed at Increasing Death Rate
Each Year From Kidney Diseases

In our pursuit OF the mighty dollar,
we too often are absorbed in the topics
OF the day, pleasure, etc, to stop and
consider our health. Stop now-think
kidney diseases caused 100, 900 deaths
last year.. Are you going to be in
cluded in this years toll? Why, you
will eSclaim. do SO many die? Why
are the health authorities SO con-
cerned? The answer is, we bolt down
our food, take no exercise. neglect our
sleep and otherwise subject our sys-
tenn to all sorts OF abuse. Is it any
wonder, then, the kidneys become dis
eased and fail in their duties Of poison
elimination?
Poisons are constantly being created
in our bodies. and IL the kidneys fail to
carry them of they are absorbed by
the blood. causing i'll health and mis-
cry in the form of headaches, back
aches, tired feeling, Indigestion, etc.
You may avoid considerable suffer-
ing If you heed natures warnings and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-30
GOVERNOR DECLINES
TO PARDON P. H. WELLS
But Reduces Jail Term of Former Hope
we'll Treasurer to Thirty
DayH

Although declining to pardon p. H.
Wells. former treasurer Of the city of
Hopewell. who was recently convicted
for violating the State prohibition law,
and sentenced TO six months in Jail. in
addition 10 being fined $500, Governor
Stuart yesterday reduced the Jail SEN
tence TO thirty days.
Wells was convicted some time age
OF violating the Mapp bill. and was
tried in the Circuit Court Of Primo
George County. The jury imposed a
fine OF $500 and sentenced him to six
months in jail, the maximum penalty
under the law. He was treasurer OF
Hopewell at the time of his arrest. but
Immediately rendered his resignation
and was succeeded by F. H. Britton.
Many citizens of Hopewcll and Pc.
tersburG testified as to his good charac-
ter. and later laid the matter before
Governor Stuart.
The Governor yesterday refused Other
pardons as follows:
Gather Lucas. convicted in February,
1916. in the Circuit Court Of Loudoun
County Of ~obstructing railroad tracks
and given three years.
Ca Newton, convicted Of murder in
the Circuit Court of Lee County In Sen
tember, 1915. and sentenced to eighteen
years.
Purcell Smith. convicted of petty
larceny in the Police Court Of the city
OF Richmond in July. 1917. and SEN
fenced to ninety days in Jail.
Vicente Pinon Bravo, convicted q,
malicious cutting in Newport News ir
January. 1916. and sentenced to eigh,
years. Bravo is n Spanish subject, and
the case was placed before Robert Ian.
sing. Secretary of State, by the Spanish
ambassador at Washington.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-30

assist the kidneys. Warmers Safe
Kidney and Liver Remedy is a reliable
preparation made FROM herbs and other
beneficial ingredients that has been
used with excellent results for 40
years. 1t assists the kidneys in their
important duties, strengthens and helps
repair the wasted tissues. It is very
effective and is used In thousands Of
homes. Read what this grateful
woman says:
II wish to say that your remedies
have been used in our family for about
fifteen years. We are never without
a bottle Of Warmers Safe Kidney and
Liver Remedy in our home, and It has
saved many q Doctors bill. It Is a
wonderful medicine for all diseases of
the kidneys n liver."-Florence E.
Schmidt, r. F. D.. No. 1. Dunkirk, O..
Sold by druggists everywhere. Sam
pie sent on receipt OF ten cents. War
ner's Safe Remedies Co., Dept. 5o4,
Rochester, \. Y.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-30
BRITISH BRANCH ENLARGES
WAR RELIEF ACTIVITIES
Many OF Those Who Have Heretofore
Aided Are Now Serving in
British Armies.

british Armies.
A little yer two years ago the
British residents of Richmond organ
lied a British branch Of tho Virginia
Wal Relief Association, and it has
done a great work. Gradually, how
ever. the majority Of the men who
were eligible have Joined the Union
Jack, and now the winters work is
about to start with the original NOM
bership depleted. but with undiminished
enthusiasm the members of the Brit
ish branch are going ahead perfect
Ing plans for increasing the member
ship throughout the State.
In this way not only may the branch
be helped financially. but the increased
membership Will assist materially In
charging tho output Of supplies need
ed by the men at the 'front.', particu-
larly In knitting warm WOODEN socks
and mufflers, and in making shirts,
sheets and pillow-cases. surgical dress
ings and the thousand and one other
items sorely needed by the fighting
men and by the base hospitals.
The president Of the British branch.
f. L. ~Scrutton. 200 Third Avenue,
Highland Park. reminds all his coun-
trymen and the women of British birth
that Nelson's last telegram was:
england expects every man to do
his duty" and in this crisis in the
affairs Of England the least her peo-
pie In America can do is to show a
spirit OF helpful cooperation by send
ing IN their names and donations.
however small. to the president of the
British branch. The donations of money
VIII be used to purchase materials for
garments and other supplies to h.
made up by the women of the British
branch of the War Relief Association
of Virginia..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-30

Jessie Logan. home demonstration
agent Of Chesterfield County. and Mrs.
Drake. Of Chester: w. L. Kirby, farm
demonstration agent Of Henrico. and
Mr.. B~lankenship were the judges.
As his was the first fair Of the kind
to be held in Henrico. much credit is
due to Miss Sylvia Slocum, homo DOM
onstration agent, Hcnrico County; the
Dumbarton Home Demonstration Club,
the Dumbarton Community League, the
teachers OF the school, and those Of the
community who worked so faithfully.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-30

consisting OF 4S-inch Settee, big
roomy Arm Chair and Arm Rocker.
EXtra-good spring-seat construc-
tion, upholstered in excellent-grade
tapestry Of pleasing pattern. Must
be seen to be appreciated. A reg
ular $500 value-now S55.e5.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-30

withal to support tho homo. Tho in.
mates arc aged n infrm and inca
pablo of contributing anything to tn,
w support. J. c. Randolph Ia thr
chairman Of the board and the Ill
credited solicitor for the institution ]
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-30

tho home. which is maintained for old
and INDECENT members OF the colored
race.
TIL management OF tho homo Is do.
pendent on tho charitable interest of
tho public at largo for tho whore
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-30
For colored Old Folks.

The Afro-American Old Folks Home
at Ills West Moore Street, a worthy
charity. is making arrangements to
have a visiting day for the benefit of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-30
B.pti.t Homo Board to Meet.

The board OF managers of the Bap-
fist Home for Aged Women will hold
It's regular monthly business meeting
Monday morning at II o'clock at tho
home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23

Russia in 1897 and received the ad- herence of Great Britain in 1904, mak- ing it a triple alliance. It was origi- nal1y the entente cordiale friendiy un- lderstanding) and the adherence of Great Britain caused it to be designat- ed triple entente. All these are diplo- matic phrases ts designate an agree ment or understanding between the several powers technically different from a formal treaty.
 Can you inform H,e thFougis your col umns what are the average weights per mile of telegraph wires, telephone wires and power transmission wires used in the United States?
 No. 8 gauge ga4Fanized telephone and telegraph wire weighs 3eO pounds tt the mile. The weights on the powei transmission wire would depend, o course, on gauge and whether the wir was insulated or bare.
 What percentage Of the inhabitan. of the United Kingdom live respective Iy in each of it's suhdivisions7
 According to the British census 0. 1911, 70 per cent of the total poDulatioi
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23

WIij you kindly inform me as to the s<rsnath of our standins army and how x rRnI<s in numbers with Japan's nkendInG arnay7
 Japan has peace strength of 21T,- 0Q0 and 1.1T0,OOO trained reserves, a t0tal war strength of 100000. Be b1nd these are 7,0O0, 600 men of military nes. This army Is perfectly equipped, has ample artillery, ammunition, etc. mo United States army now has a peace strength of about the same as that of Japan. The new law provides for trained reserve of approximately b00, 900, and the men of military age ontnumber Japan's more than 2 to 1.
 Kindly inform m. when the entente alliance was formed.
 The two alliances now existing be- tween the warning nations are the triple ailiance and the triple entente Tbe triple alliance was originally a dual alliance between Germany and Austria, formed in 1879, and five years later made a triple alliance by Italy foiQiaG, The triple entente began as \ 6n4 1ll1ance between France and