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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-18
CORN IS KING"

As a preparedness measure, get
ting ready for the corn show that is
to be held in Grants Pass this fall,
a number of firms OF the city have
issued a joint appeal to the farmer
to plant corn, and have agreed to
supply the seed corn for those de-
string it, enough to plant two acres,
without charge. The only condition
is that proper attention be given to
the crop, and that not less than 10
ears be selected for display at the
corn show.
The appeal, which is signed by the
California & Oregon Coast railroad,
Grants Pass Banking Co.. Josephine
County bank and c. A. Winetrout. Is
as follows:
Corn is one OF the most valuable
and profitable crops for feed that
can be grown, and the climatic and
other conditions in Josephine county
are well suited to its culture.
with conviction as to the benefits
to be derived by the farmers and
the community as a whole by the
growing OF more and better corn.
and for the purpose Of stimulating
the production OF farm products in
response to the appeal OF the presi-
dent Of the United States for the
fullest use Of the agricultural re-
sources Of the country. the under
signed have taken upon themselves
as a measure in the public interest
to distribute without cost to the
farmers OF Josephine county such
accllmated seed tNinnesota 1877 as
It has been practicable to obtain.
"a "A sufficient quantity "a pounds)
to sow two acres will be delivered
to such parties as have already filed
application therefore, and such ad-
ditional seed as may remain will be
gladly furnished to those requesting
II.
THE advice OF G. ID. Thompson
county agent, will be at your dispO.
sal in the planting. cultivation and
other features, and he will welcome
the opportunity to assist in ever,
practicable way.
"All that we ask Of the receivers
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-18
1W6 YEARS TO RAISE
army Of TWO MILLION

Washington, April is,--Raising an
army OF two million men In two years
is the next step confronting the ma
tion.
The great $1,000. 90 4. 900 bond is-
sue bill Is now virtually law,
The senate. having unanimously
passed It with minor amendments last
night, an agreement by conferees OF
house and senate was expected by
the time both houses convene today
at noon.
The president was expected to sIgn
the measure by this afternoon,
The senate military committee was
to report today administration bill
for volunteers to fill present open
gaps In the regular army and ma
tional guard, this TO be followed by
selective draft,
House opposition to selective draft
10 believed to have been considerably
chilled by word from President VIII
son and Secretary OF War Baker that
the administration win not hearken
to any general volunteer plan. hut
must have selectlve conscription--and
that soon.
As In times past. white House
pressure now promises to crumple
congress opposition. Members who
heretofore have frankly declared they
feared to 20 ''back home for votes"
lif they favored the conscription plan.
have changed overnight. Many OF
these said they would support the
president regardless OF political fu-
lures.
Furthermore. recaleitrant men,
6ers now feel that President Wilson,
In insisting on his conscrlption sys-
tenn. assumes the full responsibility
before the country and relieves them
In measure from the pressure OF home
folks.
II opposition still menaces the bill,
the administration will not hesitate
to take the names and cases Of the
revolting straight to the public.
That administration authorities
are tired OF house delays IL putting
II mildly, In fact. military men say
that the success OF America In the
war is daily jeopardised by such pro
crastination.
In answer to those favoring vol
unteering. the administration ha,
pointed out that the present bill pro
vides for upwards OF 500.0 900 volun
tccrs TO bring the regular army and
national guard to complete strength
Once the army measure Is DIS
posed Of government espionage anc
other similar war measures will b,
taken up.
While congress proceeds with wa
legislation diplomatic problems. par
.icularlv tho Russian situation. are
receiving s1rious thought. Means o
solidifying Russian sentiment and ac
tion against the German lntrIgu,
and peace overtpres will doubtless b,
one OF the chief topics OF the Am
erican-alled commissioners.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-18
500 South Sixth street
,he reply was expected this after

the reply was expected this after
noon.
Some naval men doubted tho ao-
curaey OF the submarine story. think
Ing that watchers on the destroyer
may have been mistaken. II was
pointed out that there had been no
raiding yesterday and that " tnere
was a submarine OF New York. she
probably would have started general
attacks at once, These spcculaiions.
however. were no, dcterring the navy
department from making very thor
ough search.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-18

of the seed is that they give II the
necessary attention. and as an evil
dence OF their accomplishment to
exhibit not less than ten ears at the
corn show to be held in Grants Pass
this coming fall"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-18
KASFR'S HOLD MENACED,

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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-18

ment from the right and from the
left. Every movement OF these forces
was visible to the naked eye The
soldiers advanced at almost stroll
ling pace along the summit OF two
converging ridges. Their bodies were
clearly sllhouetted against the sky.
Neither a veritable cloud OF shrap-
mel. which sung low over their heads,
nor high explosive barrages. nor gas
shells. hndered the slow. measured
advance OF these forces for a single
instant.
Not until both these columns 81
multaneously approached the out
skirts OF the village did the Germans
hidden In the quarry--still awaiting
that frontal attack realize that they
had been "out-hindenburged."
Instantly they rushed out their
machine guns In a desperate attempt
to cover retreat. But they were too
late. The French converglng col
umns met behind the village. They
cut on all retreat.
The Germans did not relish an at
tempt to cut their way through. They
hurriedly returned to the protection
OF the rock caves. And the French
columns. ignoring their exlstance and
leaving their ultimate capture to
other troops. swept on to the east
from the village. penetrating at every
step deeper into the German line.
London, April 1S.--French forces
smashed their way to within two
miles Of Loan today. British troops
coincIdentally began closing In about
CambraI while stIll maintaining their
strangllng pressure about 81. Quen-
tin and Lens.
The fighting along the whole OF
this vast front was bitter French
and British guns roared increasingly,
llticrally pulverlzlng the German de-
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-08-30
ARREST ALLEGED STACKER.
Thomas Thurneman of Waukegan Says
He Did Not Want to Register and
Followed His Tnclinations.

Waukegan seems to have a lot of
slackers. Two of them have been ar
rested in Kenosha, the latest addition
to the list being Thomas Zimmerman,
81 years of age, who was pulled in by
the police Tuesday night and who is
now in the county jail awaiting a trial
in the United States court. Thurneman
told the police that the necessity of
having registration card has never
appealed very strongly to him. Why
didn't you register?" the officers de-
manded of him. Well, L didn t want
to register, was the only answer they
could get out of him. Later on the
Waukegan man explained that he was
not afraid of going to war but he Just
decided +has he would rather do some
thing else and followed his own inclina-
tions. Federal officials have been ad-
vised that the man is being held here.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-08-30
Had a Pony
Wonted a R1lrabotat
Eighteen-Y Year Old Boy Who Took Girl
For Ride is Sought on Larceny
Charge by the Police.

Hansen Brothers, who conduct Nv
erv barn on Wisconsin street, appealed
to the police this morning to aid in the
recovery of a runabout and a. set OF
single harness which went out OF the
Hansen barn at noon on Tuesday and
which is thought to have been stolen
by an 1S-year-old boy. The young man
came to the barn just before noon. "l
want to take my girl for ride, = he
told the man in charge of the barn,
sand I want to rent runabout and
set of harness. The boy was leading
rather dilapidated looking broncho
pony. The liverymen looked him over
and gave him all he wanted and the
young fellow drove away declaring that
he would be back with the runabout
and the harness somt tim during the
afternoon. Evidently the ride with the
girl was prolonged as up to late hour
today the young fellow mad not re-
turned. The livcrymen told thc police
that the runabout and harness missing
was worth fifty dollars. 1t is thought
probable that he eloped with the girl
and used the borrowed unabtut for the
wedding trip.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-08-30
Local Police
Hunt Bio Game

Police officers of Kenosha had part
in search for the most sought Grim
inals of the nation on Tuesday night
when kilograms from Chicago urged
them to guard every highway leading
into the town and search for five men
who were wanted on the double charge
of murder and robbery. The FIVE men
who were charged with the wanton
murder of Barton 0. Allen and Louis
g. Osenberg, officials of the Winslow
Brothers Company of Chicago who were
shot down and robbed of the pay roll
of the company. The five bandits &C
cording to kilograms received from
James L. Mooney, chief Of the Chicago
Detective Bureau, escaped from Chica
90 in Hudson automobile and the au-
tomobile was driven north along the
Sheridan Road. Three suspects were
arrested in Chicago last night and this
morning but kilograms from the Chi
cage detective bureau have ordered a
continuation of the search In Kenosaa.
All during the night police officers and
deputy sheIiffs kept a close watch over
all roads leading into the city. No sus-
Dicious characters were found.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-08-30

reserve system by the banks Of
country, town and city. Showing the
security guaranteed by the govern
ment s backing he contended that this
alone ore than offset the trifing
losses in exchange and made the re-
serve plan an excellent business prop
osition for any bank in any town.
In the discussion which followed Mr..
Moehlenpah was attacked on his prop
ositions, but succeeded in holding his
own against all opponents. No definite
decision was reached or expressed by
the bankers, but the weight Of senti-
ment in the group was apparently fav-
orable to the reserve system for small
as well as large municipalities.
At the close of the afternoon session
the bankers were taken in automobiles
for grand tour of Kenosha. Local
parks and manufacturing plants com
prised the itinerary of the party and
convinced the visitors that Kenosha
was developing both esthetic and in
dustrial resources and was rapidly be
coming the second city of Wisconsin.
The bankers were profuse in their
praise Of the work of the local enter
tainment committee and unhesitatingl
admitted to Mr.. Funck and his
aids that the convention had been
the most enjoyable and profitable in
the history of the lower group.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-08-30
(By United Press.)

Minneapolis, Aug. %" North
Dakota will give the people s coun-
Gil a square DEAL" according to
telegram which Governor Frazier
of that state sent to the executive
committee today. The message
was sent prior to the decision Of
the council" to hold its meeting
in North Dakota possibly at Fargo.
Several places, including Milwau-
kee, were suggested as the conven-
ton city. Tt became known that
Governor Philip of Wisconsin,
frowned on the holding of the con-
vention in Wisconsin. "Public
meetings are not barred in Wis
consin," he replied to an enquiry,
"but we do not want gatherings
here for the purpose of taking
organized action against the
United States.''
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-08-30
HITS BUILDING 1T HIGH SPEED
Cyclist, Unacuuainted with Mechanism
of Excelsior Motorcycle, Loses Con-
troll and Runs Into Blind
Alley off Park Street.

Death or very serious injury was
miraculously escaped by Bernard Sief-
ert, about five clock Tuesday evening,
when he lost control of the motorcycle
upon which he vas riding and was
hurled headlong against a brick wall
when tho motor crashed into the brick
building which blocks the end of the
blind alley off Park street between
Main and Church streets He was
knocked unconscious by the blow and
was carried to the Office of DR.. Thomp-
son where examination showed that a
deep cash about three inches long, just
above his right eye was his most seri-
Gus injury. He was taken immediately
to the Kenosha Hospital, and it is re-
ported this morning that no internal
injuries have been discovered and it IS
believed that he viii recover in short
time. Twelve TO fifteen stitches were
required to close the wound in his fore
head and several other minor cuts re-
quired medical attention but he is con,
sidered fortunate in escaping as we'll
as he did.
Young sicfert, who is employed at
the Kraton Drug Store, found the Ex-
ealsier mntorrycle which featured in
the accident in the alley at the rear
of the store about five clock Tuesday
evening. He mounted it to try it out,
and although he had ridden other
makes of motorcycles, lost control al
most Immediately. In his mad ride he
proceeded south, intending to turn west
at Park street, bit when he found the
rate too high turned into the blind al
ley east of the Park Hotel When he
saw the peril he was in, he became con-
fused and instead of lessening his speed
gave the engine more gas and ran into
the building at a speed not less than
twenty-five miles an hour. The front
wheel and steering apparatus of the
motorcycle were wrecked and Siefert
was thrown over the handle bars
against the brick wall. The few spec
tators who saw the accident hurried to
the scene of the casualty and helped
the unfortunate young man to the ply
stefan IS office.
The motorcycle, which belonged to
John Schulz, was in perfect repair and
no reason can be assigned for the acct
dent save that Siefert was not ac-
quainted with the control of the ma
chine. The tangled mess of spokes, tire
and steering gear are indisputable evi-
dence of the intense force with which
the cycle struck the building and en-
phasize the miraculous escape of the
victim of the accident. Siefert this
afternoon continued to improve anC is
considering himself fortunate for the
few injuries received in his adventure.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-08-30
EXTRA
G ERIN any Backs
do u n to
Argentine
(By United Press.)

Buenos Aires, Aug. 29-Germany
has surrendered to Argentine on
precisely the same principles which
brought the serveranees of rela-
tions between the United States
and Germany and Brazil and Ger
many, in the latest note of Ger
many received in Buenos Aires
last night and made public today.
The baek-down of Germany is
complete and the reply is taken in
both official and commercial circles
as highly significant. 1t is held
that Germany policy of "ruthless
submarine warfare" is to be re-
placed by a modified policy. The
acquiescence of Germany to the de-
mands of Argentine may prevent a
formal break between the nations
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-08-30
WIFE ASKS DIVORCE.

Mrs. Matilda Buranen has fled a
suit in the Municipa, Court demanding
divorce from her husband, David
Buranen of Dagett, Mich. She charges
him with desertion, non-support and
cruel and inhuman treatment She
asks the custody of the two minor chill
dren of the union. The husband has
been at the Michigan city for some
time and the summons and complaint
have been sent to the sheriff there for
service. Mrs. Buranen has been a resi-
dent of Kenosha for some time. 1t is
expected that the case will come up
for trial at the next term of the NUM-
,cipal Court
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-08-30
(By United Press.)

Washington, Aug. 29.-The SEN
ate this afternoon, by vote of
40 to 35, passed the Mcclellan res
olution to amend the war revenue
bill providing for zones for second
class mail matter. It will increase
the postal rates on newspapers and
periodicals and magazines which
are sent more than 300 miles from
the point of publication. For J.,
800 miles or more the maximum
rate of eight cents pound is
named. Papers of religious, fra
ternal, labor and scientific organ
izations are excluded from the OPP
erations Of the act.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-08-30
(By United Press.l

Washington, Aug. 29-An in
crease of 100000 in war pro-
fit taxes was agreed to by the
Senate finance committee today
and an amendment to the war
revenue bill providing for such an
increase will be reported to the
Senate before the day is over.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-08-30
Old Settlers
Gather Tomorrow

Tomorrow will be Old Settlers Day in
Kenosha county and the members Of the
Old Settlers Club have planned to en-
terrain thousands of guests at the an
nual reunion at Paddocks Lake. Scores
of pioneers have come in from other
staets to be present at the annual reun-
ion and it is expected that at hast
three thousand people viii be present
at the picnic. The program for the day
is one of great interest and one that
will appeal to both old and young alike
There viii be many features for the
day The annual address to the pioneers
will be delivered by Attorney Thomas
M. Kearney of Racine, one of the best
known orators of this section of Wis
eonsin. There will be a hearing of the
women OF the entire county in the
morning when the Kenosha County
Equal Suffrage League holds its annual
meeting. In the afternoon, following
the meeting at the pavilion there win
be a baseball game and in the evening
there viii be dance. Tt is expected
that a great crowd of people viii 90
out from Kenosha and special provis-
ions are being made for extra cars to
handle the crowds. The reunion has
been largely advertised all over the
section of the state and it is expected to
draw great crowd of people from
Kenosha, Racine and Walworth coun-
ties.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-08-30
(Rv United Press !

Washington, Aug. 29-President
Wilson sees the throne of the Hob
enzollerns beginning to tremble
and the wrecking Of Kaiserdom in
the empire is shown not only by
the boldness of the leaders of the
Democratic faction, but also in the
act of growing anxiety of the
Kaiser in regard to the great moral
force arraigned against him. It
is declared that the condition of
the Kaiser's hold on the throne
is weaker than at any time since
the beginning of the war.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-08-30
HAS RECORD FOR GOOD WORK
Eastern Man is Strongly Recommended
to Wardens and Vestry of Church
and He is Declared to be Strong
as Organizer and Preacher.

The Rev. Charles E. Mccoy Of Bris-
tol, Rhode Island, has been called to
the rectorship of ST. Matthews parish
and he will assume his new duties as
rector Of the parish on Sunday, Sep
TENDER 8. Up to his acceptance of the
call of the Kenosha church he had
been rector of Trinity Church in Bris-
toll and with great reluctance the mem
bers of that parish have released him
after work of more than three years
among them, that he may come to the
wider field that is offered for his
labors in Kenosha. Rev. Mr.. Mccoy
has never preached in the Kenosha
church, but he was recently the
guest of members Of the vestry
of the church and at that time his
acceptance of the work in Kenosha
was thoroughly discussed
The new rector is declared to be a
young man who has won high distinc-
ton in the ministry and he comes to
Kenosha with the most cordial COM
mendation of the bishop Of Rhode
Island and of many prominent church
men in that section Of the country.
He is man of high educational at
tainments, a raah who has had success
as preacher and as an organizer and
the members Of the committee in
charge OF the selection of rector be-
lieve that he will be a worthy success
sor for the Rev. Fred Ingley who re
Gently gave up his work at st. Mat
thews to accept call to wider field
Of labor in Denver Col. The new
rector was educated for the church in
three institutions. He took his first
collegiate work at Cornell University
and later finished his work at Brown
University. His theological work was
done at the General Theological Semin-
ary in New York. After he completed
his preparation for the work of the
ministry Mr.. Mccoy served for several
years as curate of Stevens Church in
Providence, Rhode Island. In this
work he attracted the attention of
church men in that section and he was
called to Trinity Church in Bristol.
Mr.. Mccoy has charming wife who
is niece Of the Rev. DR.. Rogers, rec
tor of st. Marks Church in Evanston.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Mccoy have been
very active in the work among the
younger people of the church and Mr..
Mccoy is declared to have been very
successful in the organization of this
work. AS pulpit orator it is de-
clared that he had few equals in the
diocese of Rhode Island.
The wardens and vestry of ST. Mat
thews are planning for notable well
come to the new rector when he starts
his work in Kenosha. Letters are
today being sent to every member of
the parish uring them to attend the
first service over which the new rec
tor is to preside.
The work of rebuilding the st. Mat
hews rectorv is now underway and the
new rector and his family will be ac-
commodated in rented quarters until
the repairs on the rectory are COM
pleted early in November.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-08-30
Seize Wet Goods
At Camp Douglas
Strong Drink Struggled to Soldiers by
Automobile Route is Seized by the
Commanders of COMPANIES.

Commanders of Companies.
When Uncle Sam sent out the word
that Camp Douglas was to be dry, he
meant just what he said. Uncle Sam,
after a little scouting trip, decided
that the dry rule was being pretty gen
orally observed by the soldiers, but he
discovered evidence that whiskey and
beer was finding it's way into the res
ervation.
So Sunday night he sent out mounted
policemen to patrol the roads between
the camp and Mansion. Automobiles
carrying soldiers were stopped and
searched and a considerable supply of
strong drinks hidden away in suitcases
and packages was confiscated.
On Monday the haul was destroyed.
In many instances the automobiles stop
ped ON the road between here and
Mansion were driven by civilians. Some
were rented machines.
Others were private machines driven
by persons who apparently wanted to
be friendly to the soldiers. The num-
bers of the cars were taken, and the
haul may be followed by a formal in
vestigation.
Military authorities are determined to
enforce the dry rule to the letter.
The men who make up the headquar-
ters force of Cen Charles R. Boardman
and Gen. A. r. Richards will soon be
on their way to Waco to join the two
brigade commanders who left for the
south last week. The fact that bri-
gade headquarters will be removed to
the southern cantonment is added evil
dence that the troops there will be on
the move Texasward in few days.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-08-30
(By Uriteo Press.)

London, Aug. 29.-Even ITALY
was forced to halt in its great
drive against Austria today so that
comparative quiet prevailed on all
the great battle fronts in Europe.
Italy was forced to halt on &C
count of the fact that the heavy ar
tillery could not keep pace with the
rapidly moving infantry.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-08-30
(By United Press.)

Madison, Aug. 29-Byron Nelson,
son of Congressman John NJ. Mel
son, of Madison, is being sought as
a Stacker" Young Nelson is en-
ployed on his farm way up in
Northwest Canada and it was de-
clared this afternoon that federal
officials viii ask for his arrest.