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The Washington herald., 1917-03-18
SALOON SUBSTITUTES
NOW BEING SOUGHT

Washington will be confronted with "a
most serious condition" on November
/ when the Sheppard dry bill goes into
effect, according to opinions voiced at
a meeting OF the Federation OF Citizens
Associations last night.
Friction arose among the delegates Of
the federation when action was called
for on a resolution adopted by the Wash
ington Civic Association. commencing
ConEress and President Wilson for their
attitude on the dry measure
Several delegates asked, what Is to
become of the thousands Of men who
have been patrons of saloons and will be
deprived OF their diversion?" and argued
that a substitute for saloons should be
provided to take care Of these lost"
ones and cast-outs."
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18
Cured His RUPTURE

was badly rUptured while lifting a
trunk several years ago. Doctors said
my only hope of cure was an operation.
Trusses did me no good. Finally / got
hold of something that quickly and
completely cured me. Years have passed
and the rupture has never returned.
although ] am doing hard work as a
carpenter There was no operation, no
lost time, no trauble. ] have nothing TO
sell. but will give full information
cure without operation. IL you write 10
re, Eugene NJ. Pollen. CSrpenter, SIC
MarceIlus Avenue. Manasquan, n. J.
Better cut out this notice and show IL
TO any others who are ruptured-you
may save life or at least stop the mis-
cry of rupture and the worry ana dam
eer Of an opsradon--Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18
Killed with Billiard Cue
By Youth He Was Teasing

New York. March 17.-Struck On the
head by billiard cue welded by a, friend
he was teasing, Frank Bass, eighteen
years old, Of Brooklyn, is dead in the
Brooklyn Hospital
With several friends Bass went last
night to q billiard academy. Charles
Miller began game and Bass annoyed
him by catching the end Of the cue. Nil
Ter demonstrated good-naturedIy, but
Bass persisted. Miller finally swung the
cue behind him. 1t caught Bass on the
back of the head and he sank uncon-
scious. Miller, horror-stricken, tried in
vain to revive him.
He was taken to the hospital and died
within two hours. Miller Is held
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18

day continued their preparations to meet
any conditions that the calling OF a
strike. II all negotiations fail. may bring
forth.
The recurrence OF the strike threat. In
the critical conditions confronting the
country, II was stated last night, will
result in a vigorous effort by the admin
istration to put through the special ses-
sion of Congress which convences April
Il6, legislation which will give the Pres
ident full and complete authority to meet
such a condition II It should again arise.
This legislation was laid before the
last session of Congress by the Presi-
dent, but died in the congestion OF busi-
ness which marked the close Of the ses-
sion. . -'a.
The suggestion was put forward last
night that II the strike becomes effect
i've, the President may move up the date
for the call Of an extra session. now
fixed for April 16. and get Congress to-
gether at once TO take decisive steps TO
end the strike.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18
CARRANZA TO RESTORE
ALL SEIZED PROPERTY
Millions of Dollars Worth of Church
BELONGINGS Will Be Returned.

Mexico City, via Galveston, Tex. March
T.-Restoration Of property seized by the
government during the revolution days
just as soon as internal conditions will
permit has been promised by Gen. Car
rama; it was made known today. This
will include millions OF dollars worth Of
church holdings in the republic, Of which
at Puebla alone there is more than S.
100000 worth.
A great throng assembled before the
national palace last night to congratu-
late the first chief on his election to
the presidency. In a speech he declared
that after May !, when he takes office,
the sole aim Of the government will be
to promote peace throughout the coun-
try
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18
REPUBLIC in BALANCE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE
the Russians, abdicate the throne of
Russia and lay aside our supreme power"
1t went on to say that the signer did not
wish to be separated from his loved son
and therefore left his heritage to his
brother.
May God aid Russia" are the last
words OF Emperor Nicholas to his peo-
pie, before he retired to private life. For
the present he is said to be a prisoner at
Pskoff, 1t being considered safer" to
keep him there.
Nicholas part in. the abdication was
confined to his signature. All about him.
as with trembling hand he put his name
for the last time under an official docu-
ment bristled the bayonets Of rebel SOL
diers who grimly looked on as their "su-
preme commander signed away his
power. The tragic ceremony took place
in the presence of the famed General
Ruszky, commander of the Russian Riga
front Baron Fredericks, minister of the
court, Count Narishkin and other nota-
bles.
Sons Death Reported.
A few hours after a loyal courier
brought to the deposed Emperor and
broken man word that all that was left
to him In life, his little son, had sue
cumbed to scarlet fever. The grief-strick-
en- father was unable to confirm this
Nor does anyone here know exactly
where the Empress and the Czarevitch
are. and whether the report OF the boys
death 10 true.
Meanwhile, another delegation OF gov
eminent members had hastened to meet
Michael Alexandrovitch and offered him
the throne. To the grand duke. too.
prepared statement, solemn and cautious
in phraseology. was handed for signature.
Immediately after the former exile had
written his name under the document.
the following significant ofhcial statement
was issued:
Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch.
accepting the throne from his brother.
declares he does so only with the consent
of the Russian people. who should by
plebiscite, establish a new form of gov
ernment and new fundamental laws"
There the situation remains for the mo-
ment. The republic OF Russia is in the
making.
Much. however. depends upon the army.
The correspondent is in position to
state that large sections of the vast Rus
sian land are still in utter ignorance OF
what has come to pass during the week
past, and that particularly at the front
little Is known of the momentouS changes.
The first fare-up Of military strife oc-
CURED today when the garrison Of the
- sea fortress Sveaborg mutinied. That
stronghold. defended by Russians, is now
virtually beleaguered by other Russian
troops.
Serious trouble is looked for in Fin
land. The governor-general of the prov
ince, Maj. Gen. Zoin, is a prisoner by
order of the new government
Strong reports were current today that
the former premier, Prince Golitzine, up
on whom such ardent hopes for a sue
cessful prosecution Of the war were pin
ned, when he was appointed, has COM
mitted suicide in the cell in which he
has been confined since the outbreak of
the revolt.
REGARDING the whereabouts of the for
mer Empress. conflicting reports arc
afloat. Some say she is in monastery.
others that she fed to Finland to escape
the wrath of the revolters.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18
MORE SLEEP AND LESS
DRINK FOR DEBUTANTES
Campaign to Reform Newport Society
Girls Launched by Leaders.

Newport, r. l., March ia campaign
for more sleep and less drink among
the society debutantes at his fashionable
resort was sponsored here today by Mrs.
Joseph NJ Gazzam of Philadelphia.
Bishop Rhienelander is expected to
caIl a meeting soon to further the ides,
and he Is backed in this by Bishop
Garland and DR.. Floyd w. Tompkins.
Mrs. Gazzam feels there is entirely
too much wine drinking among young
girls during their first season in So
ciety. She also condemns the dance-till-
dawn and he-late-supper idea.
tains, are likely to undermine the girls
health and the example set is likely
to lead to emulation on the part of other
young girls all over the country.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18
BrandlNew Way to
Remtpe Hairy Growths
,ActualIt Removes Roots and AID

The veted question of how to COM
pietely tRnish superfluOus hair has
been solved at last! By means of the
new phehctine process. the hairs en-
tire, roofs and all. come out before
yohr very eyes-easily. harmlessly,
",Iick as a wink 1t is so different
Shaving methods. you simply must try
ID to fully appreciate its remarkable
advantages.
! JJhelactine is psrfectly odorless, nom
kritating nonpoisOnous-a child could
lat IL without the least injury. II
leaves the skin so soft. smooth and
hairless, no one could tell you ever had
n mouStache or other hairy growth. II
YOU will procure a stick of phelactine
Al nd follow the simple instructions, you
viii certainly be astOnished and de-
liahted with the result-Or druggiSt
VIII refund the price upon request
ADV.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18
1oo-SUIT MAN SHABBY.

New York. March H,s-J. EIihu Root
Kunzmann, formerly the New York rep
resentative OF the Illinois Surety Com
pany, was sentenced by Judge Mott. in
General Sessions, to serve fve TO nine
and a half years in State Prison. He had
pleaded guilty to grand larceny. He may
be sent to Matteawan for mental treat
ment
Kunzmann five years ago boasted the
possession OF 100 suits of clothes. all
made in London. Yesterday he was
shabby.
He stole about ss5, 900 from funds left
In trust for widows and orphans.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18
Shoots Down 34th Aero;
Wings Three in One Day

Paris, March 17.-Lieut. Gueynmer has
brought down his thirty-fourth enemy
aeroplane. the war office announced to-
day
The daring aviator shot down three
yesterday.
The war office statement also an
nounced that a total Of nine enemy
machines fell victim to French flyers
In yesterdays operations.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18
PUBLIC CROWDS TRAINS
In RUSH TO GET HOME
Anticipating Immediate Strike, New
Haven Road Curtails Schedule.

New York. March 17.-Through trains
leaving New York today were crowded.
1t was evident that the public regard
the strike as inevitable, visitors 70 New
York being eager to get to their homes
before the tie-up.
Evidently the New York. New Haven
& Hartford also anticipated the strike,
for two Of the finest trains on the rail
road were suspended until further no.
tice They were the Knickerbocker EN-
press, leaving Boston at ! O'Clock each
afternoon. and the Merchants Express.
leaving Boston at p. m. The CORE
spending trains leaving New York for
Boston were kept on the schedule today.
The railroad management stated that
IN the event Of a strike the switchmen
in the Grand Terminal yards would he
among the first to go out and that
the road would be unable to handle the
trains here in the New York yards on
their arrival from Boston.
Automobile windows that can be almost
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18
British Ambassador
Killed in Russia !

Stockholm, March 17.-Travelers arriv-
ing here from thu Russo-Swedish frontier
town Of Haparanda are bringing reports
that Sir George Buchanan, the late
British ambassador to Petrograd, was
assassinated.
They add the comment that II this is
true. the murder is ascribable only to the
devotees OF the old regime. who recog-
nized in the British ambassador, the one
chief instigator OF the revolution.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18
Loyal Railroad Employees
To Be Appointed Marshals

Chicago, March IA novel scheme for
protecting the Chicago and Eastern
Illinois and Rock Island Railways. which
are In the hands of Federal receivers, In
the event of a strike, was announced by
Federal Judge. George A. Carpenter TO-
day.
Judge Carpenter assured receivers that
all employees who desired to remain In
the service will be sworn in as deputy
United States marshals and furnished
with official badges.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18
RAIL STRIKE DELAYED
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

4 CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE
\ of a settlement, the men will leave he
service under the authority already aV-
en-" Il.
Warren S. stone, Grand Chief Of the
brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers,
said: l.,
II can't say that the proceedings In
the conference have paved the wa tor
a definite settlement. All there 10
it is this: The President has senuher
certain advisers with a request tina they
have reasonable. time to work outItheir
plans for an adjustment of the situa-
tion. We are reasonable men, ao we
DON'T propose to fly in the face II the
Presidents advisers. Therefore W nave
agreed to the postponement.
Always Optimistic.
But at the same time. it is tfIbe un-
derstood that unless something ulre oen-
mite is reached tomorrow. the SITUATION
on Monday evening will revert % where
It would have been tonight II ne post
ponennent had not been agreed upon.
l.. E. Sheppard. acting presidft OF the
Crder of Railway Conductors, vas askeu
If he had been served with process III
injunction proceedings brougf IN & Ihi-
adelphia to enjoin the orothei0u
from calling a strike. \,
clared. We don't expect tYoe.
Mr.. Lane. on being asked Y the out
icok appeared to be hopeful repheo:
Yes" After a pause. he siued: l am
always optimistic
Secretary Wilson refused 2 make any
statement beyond saying nht he con-
CURED with everything SeceurV Lane
had said. II.L .,,.o
} For twenty minutes BEIGE the close
of the meetings this afternoop the repre-
sentatives of the railroads tnf the oio.n
erhoods met in a general cde[enSe WI"
the three Federal mediatorsf At the coh-
clusion of this session SfetdFS Lane
said: I
More Friendly Ehng.
.yr,o h-otbsrbood chief and railroad
atiaT hsyn more fdendly feeling
toward each other than any 'ifhe oe-
fore 49, .d. y,
The truce was madetn tne moEus y. y.
! Mr., Lane, "at our reest anu out y, :,
| appreciation of the nlonai situa.on. n,
The exact end OF ths irmistlce VIII lai
at I o'clock, Eastern Sne' "0iiusS e'en
ing. .., ,h.-
Samuel Gompers. ae iourth nenioe
| tt.a pra.idant,s knmittee announced
~ J,aI an NJ York tonight. He
2. - "a beap III retirement because
90 tha ,,,,,s,,aI az 81 of the work he has
-, doJnr and III not learn of his ap-
no;.,raor+ until f'clock this afternoon.
o. iii a+tond "A conferences called for
tornorrovv mornir at the Biltmore.
| o., his arriyaT New York Mr.. Comp
arS resjstered x the Continental Hotel
He called up Seetary Lane Immediately;
! S1 ,,,os in Antic City" he explained
! - ronortsrs Elder the care of a physi-
sisn, Dr. Lnk Persons who know me
know that = not run away. As soon
as I learned my appointment 1 started
for New YoA'
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18
Senator Cummins Collapses
While Defending His Stand

New York. March 17-while delivering
"a speech before the Republican Club this
afternoon defending his action in vot-
ing against the armed neutrality" bill.
Senator Albert B. CammiEs, of Iowa,
collapsed. and a physician had to be
summoned. . 49,.
The attack was not serious, and later
he continued his address
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18
MILLIoNAIREs VISIT CITY.

John d. Rockefeller. jr.. Frank W.
woolworth, owner of the string Of 5 and
10 cent stores, and several other New
York milfionaires, registered at the New
willard last night. It Is understood that
their mission here is to confer with offi-
cials IN the interests Of the pending rail-
way strike. S
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18

Automobile windows that can be almost
instantly replaced when broken have
been patented.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18

All-wool storm serge, in
tan, blue and black: also mob
by checks and plaIds. Stylish
belted or flared styles. with
silk trimmed cape collars and
cuffs.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18
6he I'd.

g inch Unbleached
Muslin; . good heavy
roupd-thread muslin.
free from dressing.
Special. &c yard.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18

Gold, green, blue and black
Poplin and Velour Coats, in
nobby shirred high-waisted
styles, with throw sash. big
collars and cuffs. and fancy
button trimmings.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18
- 6Bc I'd.

A good fast color
Akron Gingham in all
sizs checks: many
blues and browns and
greens. special, 6kc
yard.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18

Nobby checked plaid and
plain color serge skirts. wide
flared styles. with kilt and
plain or gathered backs.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18
7hc I'd.

o-inch India Lnon.
a crisp sheer quality
for waists or dresses.
SPECIAL. Tho yard.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18

36-inch highly mercerized Dress
Poplin, in all this seasons new
est colorings. including black
and white. The ideal fabric for
dresses and skirts. Special. Csc
yard.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18
Soc Sport Tussah Silk

A neat diagonal silk fabric,
with many new floral designs.
Many new colors. Special, 29c
yard.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18
Sl.25 Messaline Silk

s6-inch Satin Messaline. in J
black only. A rich, lustrous
satin, with genuine old-time dye.
Special, csc yard.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18

50-inch Shepherd Check Suit !
tnEs. A weII-woven wool-hnish
quality, in many size plaids. Good 7
heavy fabrics for Spring wear.
Special, 39c yard.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18

English Long Cloth.
in yard pieces. This
is an exceptional value
specially when you
consider how S1rs
English Long Cloths
are Special. H1c yd.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18

Taffeta dress suits of go
quality silk. New flared st!
red waist bands and hip po
The Washington herald., 1917-03-18
12Ae Yd.

Absolutely the best
Dress GinshAm; in
stripes, chec&A and
plaids: all fast col0s.
Special. l2iIO yard
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-15
JOURNALISTIC SCHOOL
AS AID TO PUBLISHERS

Pendleton, July 14.-Philip s.
Bates. secretary Of the Oregon State
Editorial association, told Oregon
editors this afternoon how the school
of journalism Iof the University of
Oregon can be Of practical benefit
to the publishers. Bates suggested
that the Journalism students COM
piled cost figures, operating expenses
and other statistics CT limited
number OF Oregon newspaper Offices.
With the election Of officers late
today. the convention ends after a
two-day session. Today was spent
in a discussion Of newspaper prob
lens and among the speakers we're
J. G. Kelly. Of the Walla Walla Bull
letin; G. e. ingalls,, Of the Corval-
lis Gazette-Times; Eric w. Allen, Of
the University Of Oregon school and
Journalism; J George Palmer Putnam,
private secretary OF the governor
and publisher Of the Bend Bulletin;
Elbert Bede, of the Cottage Grove
Seminal, and e. e. Troxell, execu-
tive secretary Of the Washington
Newspaper association.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-15
WAR COUNCIL"

A sportsman, and an ardent man,
When bernard M. Baruch. prom
lnent Wall street operator. was
chosen BY President Wilson cas- head
OF the committee on raw materials or
the council OF national defense. he
brought that ardor to his service to
the nation.
Baruch is tall and has n distin-
guished confidence OF bearing. with
the vivid eye OF genius and the smile
of charmeur. Such q good con-
,ersationalist is he, an0 - thorough
iy does he understand his subjeo
that he has been able to procure for
the government 45.000.000 pounds
of copper at saving OF $10.000.0 900.
No longer does the government
take the figure of the lowest bidder
when il makes a large purchase. 1t
puts Bernard N. Baruch on the job.
he figures what the material ought
to cost. then goes out and gets 1t at
that price. And all without cent
of pay. He's even paying his own ex-
penses for that matter Baruch pays
his own Office rent--he has a suite
of six or seven rooms-pays the
salaries of a dozen Of his highest
paid clerks. and to cap 1t all. pays
all the living expenses of those clerks
while they're in Washington.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-15
many NEW VOLUMES
AT PUBLIC Library

A group OF 6s new volumes was
received during the week at the pub
lie library. OF these. about half ara
attractive childrsn's books. From
the books for adult readers are chos-
en- the following few titles:
bob and the Guides" Andrews;
shining Adventure" Burnet; "Hss'
per- Garland; Guinea Cold" Grin
shaw; Peter Rum" oppsnhsim;
',lnternational Episode." James,
"Bugler OF Algiers." SheehAn; THE
Demi-Gods.'' Stephens; .'Intsrprs-
tations OF Literature" Hearn; "0ut'
lines Of Russian Literature" Barring;
"Pathos Of Distance Huneker;
Heart OF Music; Story Of the VIC.
lin." Chaplin; Russell H. Conwell
and His Work. Burr: Winning the
Boy" Merrill; ',Hilltop on. the
Marne." ..Aldrich; "A Thousand
Years of Russian History" Howe;
Journal OF Capt. Meriwether LOWS
and Searg't John ordway" edited b,
Quaife; Handbook for Apprenticod
Machinists." Beale: The Flock
Austin; Productive Bookkeeping"
Pellet.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-15
HND-OF-WAR SCHEMES
ARE FILLING ASYLUMS

Washington. July 14.--Insane asy-
lums near Washington are rapidly
filling. the result Of an unprecedent-
ed influx Of men with infallible
schemes for ending the war imme-
diately. Some Of these visitors have
gained the private Offices Of high
government officials to divulge their
war remedies. only to suggest some
thing frenzied. such as putting soap
into the sea to impede the progress
Of submarines. Other fanatics are
dangerous contemplating the death
OF some government head as quick
way to end hostilities. Eighty four
lunatics, all with war ideas. were
arrested in June
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-15

eahNpl lSl' . II to be Kept waiting, now
that / am Nj III sitting
"'lObG NNroyArc mother, hca 4 Father
s'os '@ nm must bayc believed Whit
the dcII0F - said, as you tuld mo
sue @Te''u Del That the inUssh flowers
up lere wahuOuld do something for her
in'''r @sIAl' she llew up here In feather
plumnge WIN hI'ith the other two princesscs
who cOIIo Ioroanorih each year to take the
baths lNll WI IN Will keep them young, She
came aId shsI, she Inns vanished
"iou g'lslI' Into too many particulars.
said lAe mother stork. The eggs
might selA % chill, and can't stand
being l'p' ONTO on tho fence
" nave Dd ' been on the outlook. re-
piled Fa'Ner Ter etork, and tonight while
] was amoh0dong tho reeds on the quag.
miN lAA' woso'~ouId hardly hold mo saw
three swans 'hs flying along. There was
something nbl about the way they used
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-15
FERRYDALE


Floyd Flick returned to his work
In the Illinois valley Thursday morn
ing after spending the Fourth at
home.
J. L. Green and G. II. Griffin were
Grants Pass visitors Sunday and
Monday.
Misses Helene Knips. Dora Gebers
and freida Gebers and Mrs Fritz
Gebers we're callers in Ferrydale on
Monday.
Mrs. Mary Griffin and granddaugh-
ter, Ida wertz, visited Tuesday and
Wednesday at the @. H. Griffin home.
Miss Maggie Everton, OF Grants
Pass, is spending a few days at the
r. J. Everton farm here.
Gene Neeley made trip to Grants
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-15
TRENCH TALES


Il got 1t in both legs before we
reached the German lines" youth
ful australian was relating his ex-
perience at vimy Ridge. ''but, glory
Ibe to God, fell into a shell hole
and lay down as snug as you please
In Q clever place. ! lay there for
hours and heard a great roarin'
noise comm near me. I knew It
was . tank and prayed It would
not come near me. me bein' hid in
the shell hole. But I heard II go
roarin' past quite near and then II
got stuck. and ! could hear II fight
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-15
. Daddy's -
Bedtime Story
About a Siorks' Nest

IAdap;ed From Hans Christian Andersen,l
.DADDY took the big chair and the
~ children took their little stools
Then the bedtime story began
like this: way up In the north Of Jut-
land was a big wild bog where fam
ily Of storks lived. Near the bog, close
to small river called the Limliord, lay
the timbcrcd hall OF viking with its
stone cellar three stories and n tower
ION the top OF the roof this family
Of storbs had built their nest. And
the mother stork was sitting on her
eggs, quite happy and sure that they
would all hatch out soon Into baby
storks. s
zone evening Father Stork stayed