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The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-05-12
THE COMING PEACE PROPOSAL
'burdens.

1t is again stated that soon the German imperial chancel-
lor will make a new peace proposal in the reichstag. Let no
false hopes be based on this declaration, however. For it is
certain that this proposal will not be acceptable to the allies.
Germany is not yet beaten, and while her submarine campaign
is succeeding so admirably and while her work of disorganizing
Russia proceeds SO satisfactorily, we need not expect her to
submit the terms of the v~anquished. Rather will the address
be one merely to placate the war-worn people of Germany by
an endeavor to convince them that the war is being continued
not by their own government but by an implacable enemy to
whom it would be national suicide to yield. We recall that a
peace proposal" preceded the inauguration of ruthless sub
marine warfare, and it may be that this new proposal is simply
= preliminary to some new move of even a more drastic char
a2ter. Let us never lose sight of the fact that for the German
government to lose the war would be to lose its power, and it
has no intention of losing this if the sacrifice of subjects can
retain it.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-05-12
PAYING WAR BILLS BY TAXATION

Professors teaching social and political economy in forty
six great schools of the United States have united in a memoir
ial to congress on the subject of war taxes. These men, whose
opinion is entitled to much respect, urge that as far as posi-
bic the money to defray war bills be raised by taxation rather
bond issue already authorized, as expedient because no time is
afforded for securing the vast sum by a tax levy. Following
this issue, however, the congress should make such provision
rs will secure a steady inflow of taxes beyond any ever yet
raised in the United States.
In support of this policy these economists argue:
The taxation policy is practicable, because the cur
rent income of the people in any case must pay the war
expenditures. IF the people can support the war at all,
they can do it on a cash basis. Borrowing creates moth
ing. Except by borrowing abroad, which we cannot do,
we can get nothing which we do not ourselves produce.
The taxation policy and no other will enable the coun-
try to escape the enormous evils of further initiation.
The present high level of prices in Europe and America
is primarily due to the war bonds and the paper money
issued abroad. If the United States joins on a huge scale
far higher still.
The force of these arguments is illustrated by examples
that cannot be denied. War bonds induce initiation, and infla-
ton increases the cost of war. "The question of taxation VS..
bonds say the economists, "is not merely one of economics;
it is one of morals, or right against wrong"
This is one of the greatest of the problems to be dealt with
by the congress, and for the people, next to that of producing
food. the most vital. What may be done is not yet determined,
but it may be assumed as inevitable that the wealth of the ma
ton will be called upon to assume its full share of the wars
burdens.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-05-12
LEARNING SELF GOVERNMENT

When the Russian duma, in the fervor of that intoxication
which came from a too sudden freedom, declared a general am
nesty to prisoners of state, it committed a most egregious error.
OF the eXies to Siberia all those of substance and responsibility
remained in that really pleasant country, but back to Petrograd
came the rats of revolution and anarchy. The prisons spewed
forth their incendiary nihiists and mentally unbalanced agita-
tors, and from the vague accounts that drift in from unhappy
Russia there has been hell there ever since. The duma all too
late realizes its error. and now it is intimated there is to be
reprisal, the undesirables to be cooped up again. Russia may
be ready for self government, but she hasn't given any sub
stantal indication of that preparedness as yet. Indeed. there
is something of a sinister suggestion in the reports that reach
us that the horrors of the French revolution may be repeated
in Petrograd on even a more gigantic scale. Political freedom
is a great thing, but many crimes have been committed in its
name.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-05-12

Long before President Kaempf of the German ~reichstag
fashioned his outburst of eloquence for the recent opening,
Prince Bismarck visioned the object as well as the uselessness
of speeches as a national force. "Set speeches" said the Iron
Chancellor, quoted in the diary of Moritz Busch, "are merely
intended for the public, to show what the members can do, and
more especially for the newspapers that are expected to praise
them. 1t will come to this in the end, that eloquence will be
regarded as dangerous to the public welfare, and that people
will be punished for making long speeches.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-05-12

War debts of the European beligerents total S53 600, OOO,-
600. Uncle Sam broke into the major league too late to score
in this calculation. Judging by the start, his batting average in
the future promises to crowd the leaders.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-05-12

Despite the claims of the Amounted One of Potsdam. Tie
counts agree that the side working on the heaviest artillery
gels there just the same. !
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-05-12

All the time it must be borne in mind that the German peo-
pie are never told the truth, except the truth serves the govern
ment. Mr.. Alderman has told us about the censorship. which
amounts to a central editorial board which has the absolute
power to say what may and may not be printed, whether as
news or editorial opinions. mo German" we are told, "can
tell anyone else what he thinks unless he does it behind closed
doors"-and then if some one tells on him he is in danger Of
hell fire.
Promises of political reforms in Germany and Austria
Hungary as a result of war lends modern vitality to the famous
line: "When the devil is sick the devil a monk would be-"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-04
n. q. d. Club Meets

Mrs. Albert Anderson delightfully."-
entertained the NJ g. o. club at the
Anderson home on Josephine street.
Friday afternoon. The time passed
quickly with needlework and social
chat. Following refreshments the
guests and their hostess repaired to
the theater to enjoy the picture
drama. Ten o'clock again found
the guests assembled at the Ander-
son home where an excellent lunch
was served, Those OF the party were
Mesdames }. A. Pittenger. +. o.
Youngblood. Mort Luckett. J. l.. My
ers. o. Goodnow, J, c. Bigger.
Samuel Ellis. Masters Harry Luckett
and Thomas Bigger and Miss Helen
Ellis.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-04
Ladies' Aid Meets

The Ladies Aid OF the Christian
church met In the parlors of the
church Thursday, Dinner was serv-
ed at noon and lunch at $40. About
"a ladies were present and report
an excellent time. Following a short
business meeting the day was spent
In quitting and piecing quilts,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-04

government in 1887 after abdication
OF Prince Alexander The above is
the first word OF his illness. He
was last reported in attendance al the
conference at the German emper-
or's headquarters on January %.
when the unlimited submarine war
fare was decided upon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-04
High School Dance

Theodore Birchard and Gaylord
Smith were hosts at a dance given
In the Moose hall Friday evening.
About 90 couples were present hnd
declared II the best dance OF the
season, The faculty chaperoned the
merry crowd. Excellent music was
produce by u three-plece orchestra.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-04
KING FERDINAND OF
BULGARIA IL ILL

Rome, Mar. 3.--King Ferdinand OF
Bulgaria is dangerously III at an Aus
trian health resort. according to ad-
vices received here today.
King Ferdinand was 56 years old
on February 26. He assumed the
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-04

speeches were proposed. responded
TO by Mcsdames Alva Gunnell. v. A.
Clements. J. y. Burke and Nellie
wattenburg. An exceptionally pleas
ant time was reported by all.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-04
Musicale at Townscnds

A most pleasing musical program
was rendered by number Of N, E,
Townscnd's pupils at the Townsend
home on A street Wednesday even
Ing. Those taking part In the pro-
gram were Elizabeth Summers, Flea
nor Williams. Claudia Fircbaugh.
Matte Williams. Marie Kerley, Lou
lse English. Donald Megargel. Kath-
crime Knox, Leonard and Norman
Kendall. Az this was the nrst pub
lie appearance OF many OF the little
people they did remarkably well,
playing with an ease and grace that
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-04
NEW ZEPPELIN ExPIODEs
ON IT'S FIRST TRIP

Amsterdam, Mar. "A new Zep-
pelin on its speed trial at Client last
Monday exploded, burning 10 Of those
aboard her. according to dispatches
received here from Belgium.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-04
Evening Guests at Pratts'

Mrs. G. Wiley. Mrs. Fred Isham.
Mrs. r. o. Younsblood. Harvey rs
ham and Miss Josephine Iaham were
evening guests at the A. b. Pratt
home on North Tenth street We'd
nesday evening. The time was spent
with games and visiting. Popcorn
and candy were served.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-04

Ncigi,borhooi Party

Miss Helen rifieid delightfully."- on
tortaincd her near neighbow and
friends Wednesday evening at the
G. X. Fifield home on Tenth street.
The evening was spent In lively
games and music, Hot buttered
popcorn was popped and served.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs.
w. q. Reen. Mr.. and Mrs, &. X. FL
held. Misses Bessie Itacr. Ruth Pratt.
Josephine Palmer. Lucille CARRIER.
Katherine Wayne. Mary Youngblood.
Pearl Youngblood. Nettio Fitzgerald.
Elisabeth Fihcid. zatha Fitzgerald.
and the Mesnra Paul Day. Earl Pit
tengcr. Jack Rees. Bobbie Recw.
Howard Fiheld and Paul Young
!. blood.
Entertain Foreign Missionary Society
Mcsdames Ora Hood and II. H.
Basler entertained the WomanH For
eign Missionary society Of the Meth.
odist Episcopal church at the Basler
home on North Ninth street Thurs.
day afternoon, Mrs, Ora Hood was
the leader OF the meeting. the topic
for discussion being Protestant Ep-
och OF Christian Conquest" Those
on tho very interesting program
were: Mesdamcs N, 7. Wire. J. N.
Isham and NJ. z, vanl.euvcn, A
delicious luncheon OF sandwiches.
pickles. cakes, tea and punch was
served 10 the following; Mesdamea
e. r. Fiheld. j. W. LucuS. l.. Il,
Conman. NJ. j, Chapman, J, w, Cas-
and. A, u, Booth. A. u, Holmes. A. y.
Pratt. N. T. Wire. J. N. Isham, &. c.
Presley. NJ G, n, Day. Ora Hood.
Joe Calhoun. II. l.. Gilkey. II. X.
Miller. kiicn Caldwell. NJ. c, vanieu-
ven. VIM, Atchison. Samuel Ellis and
II. H. Baslcr and Rev. ". T. Wire.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-04

Friday evening the Berry home on
u street was scene Of delightful
merry-maklng when Miss Lulu Oar
nellie was giyen>a surprise party by
n score OF friends. The evening passed
quickly with cards. singing and dane
Ing. Those present were Lulu Oar
nellie. Ollie Moore. Eleanor Bocock.
Gertrude Berry. Avis Knips. Edythe
Robinson. Frank Turpin. Ted Bir-
chsrd. Gaylord Smith. Allen Under
wood, Wilbur Bcarss. and Juel Bes-
tnl. Refreshments OF cake. cookies
and ice cream were served.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-04
Miss i'hiliis Wood Is Hostess

Miss i'hillis Wood Is Hostess
Little Miss Phlllis Wood was the
charming hostess at party given at
the r. u. Wood home on b street
Monday afternoon. The guests were
Alta Cutler. Arda lsham. Wilma Nor
gan. Bessie Wood. Rosamond Strick-
er. Edna Batman. verna Batman.
Archie Wood. Mrs. X. Stretchbury.
Mrs, l.. o'Neill and Mrs. +. Il. Wood.
The afternoon passed quickly in
lively games and general merry-mak-
ing, Cake. assorted cookies and Ice
cream were served.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-04
Wlfs's Hypoorlsy.

II am just rinslng out few things
that was afraid for the girl to do"
says the wife whom neighbor hap
pens to catch her doing tho weeks
washing In the hathtub, Fort Worth
Star.Telcgram.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-04

The Tri q club met at the home
OF Don Graham on North Sixth street
Saturday evening, A business meet
lng occupied the early part OF the
evening. the study topic being An
Antidote for Anxiety" The society
drew the moral Of Never trouble
trouble tiil trouble troubles you. for
you'll only double trouble and trou-
BILE others too" The selection OF
an appropriate name for the society
was also decided upon and the busi-
ness meeting adjourned. victrola
music and games. interrupted by a
lunch OF sandwiches and chocolate.
completed n delightful evening,
Those present were Vivian isham.
Dora Herman. Ollie Moore. l.orcnc
Courtney, Helen Ellis. uida Basler.
Harold McGcc. Frank Turpin. Loren
Baslcr, Horace Hair and Don Ora
ham
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-04
Christian Endcavor supper

on Monday evening the Christian
Endeavor societies OF the Presbyter-
ian and Christian churches met In
the parlors OF the latter for an even
Ing with Mr.. Hamilton who had Just
returned from the Christian Endeavor
convention nj Salem. During the
evening. Mr., Hamilton talked Inter
estingly and those present. number
Ing about 80. report an excellent
time.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-04
Miss Penn Entcrtains

Miss Gladys Penn entertained the
High school Teachers club AT the
W. W. Walker home on Washington
Boulevard, Tuesday evening. A short
business meeting occupied the fore
part OF the evening, followed by a
general good time with sewing and
conversation. A luncheon OF date
loaf. popcorn and hot tea was served.
The guests were Misses Turner. Crel-
lin. Parker. Cox and Bridges.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-04
Mrs. Geneva Glass Entertains

Mrs. Geneva Glass Enter1ains
The young ladies' class OF the Bap-
list Sunday School was entertained
at the J, L., Myers home on North
Seventh street by Mrs, Geneva Glass
Tuesday evening. "A most pleasant
time was reported by all present.
fancy work, games and social con-
versation flling the evening, Those
present were Mcsdames vannicc. A.
G, Holcomb. N. Luckett. Roy Hack.
EFT, A, Drunken. Arlic Heath. and
Misses Genevicvc Pattillo, Courtney
Ross. Helena Herman. Marietta Mar
tin. Mile Drake and the teacher.
Mrs, W, Il, McCracken. Light re-
freshmcnts were served
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-04
Mrs. Hood Enteitains

The officers and teachers Of the
primary department OF the Methodist
Episcopal Sunday school were roy
ally entertained by their superinten-
dent. Mrs. Ora Hood. ut her home
on North Seventh street Tuesday
evening. A most excellent chicken
pie dinner was served at 500 o'clock.
The centerpiece OF the table was a
cardboard circle with ribbons at
tached. each guest drew on u rib
bon and the one whose ribbon held
fast to the circle was the toast mis-
tress Of the evening, Mrs. Mollie
Belding drawing the fateful card.
Each guest found her place at the
table by dainty place cards. having a
picture OF u child the age OF the little
folks In her class.
The evening was spent In discus
sing plans for the benefit OF the pri-
mary course and pleasant games. the
most interesting was possibly, plac-
Ing together the quarter parts of ia
nous quotations The favored guests
were Mesdames n. H. Townsend.
Harry Condit. G. W. Courtney. j.
W. Lucas. Mollie Belding. T. NJ.
Missaii. A. d. Pratt. and Misses Wv
Ian isham. Christina Chailson and
l.orene Courtney.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-04
Evening Guests at Dinn's

NNVW"E NUVNVN Nv V"
Miss Laura Strong. Messrs. Bogue
and Don Graham and Mr.. and Mrs,
Paul Blanchard spent pleasant
evening at the apartments OF Mr..
and Mrs, Arthur Dunn at the VIM.
Atchison residence Thursday even
ing. Light refreshments were served
and delightful time reported.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-04
Past Noble Grands Luncheon

Past Noble Grands Luncheon
A most excellent lunch was served
In the dining room OF the oxford
hotel Thursday noon to the men,
bers OF the Past Noble Grands. The
luncheon was given In honor OF the
state president OF the Rebekah as-
sembly, Mrs, Nellie Wattenburg. Of
Klamath Falls and the state war
den Of Rebekah assembly, Mrs. J,
II. Burke. Following the lunch hour,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-04

On Friday night the Presbyterian
Christian Endeayor society were en-
tertained at dinner by the mothers
OF the members. About sixty young
people and their friends were seated
nj the long tables In the church par
iors. A partial report OF the State
Christian Endeavor convention was
given by Gerald Prescott and Lester
Calhoun. After dinner the entire
company amused themselves with
games until Good Night Ladies'. ="
closed the very enjoyable evening.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-04

Calling cards at t6S Courier
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-04

won generous applause. The guests
OF the evening were Mr.. and Mrs.
@. n. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. John
Summers. Mesdames r. Leet. Eng
iish. W. l.. Mcdonald, Geo. Williams.
Messrs. Andrew Hall and Leonard
vanI.cuven and Misses Diadama Nc
Kinstry and Amy Knox. At the
close OF the program Mrs. Townsend
served q lunch OF sand wichcs. pickles
waters. cake and chocolate and q
social time was enjoyed by oil
present.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-15
ZIM IS TRYING TO
KEEP OUT OF TROUBLE

New York. July H-Heine thinner
man. THE Great Zim," is trying to
keep out of trouble this season, and
to date he has succeeded admirably.
1t was not until the National Leaguers
had swung into the month of June
that Zim got into an alteration that
playing field, and then his protests
were mild to what they used TO be in
the days of his Cubhood, when he sell
dom missed a week beating the rest
OF the team to the showers.
Zim is naturally a quick-tempered
player and a hard loser He fights
for everything that he can get in a
ball game, and the worst thing in
the world, in his eyes, is TO be called
out on what he thinks is bad strike.
But McGraw has tanned Zim to no.
ticcable degree, and he is watching
his step this season.
While Zim has laid of the umpires
he has lost nothing of his love for
rCpartee. and any time a player on an
opposing club tries to pass him the
buck he has a quick comeback. In
one series between the Giants and
Boston Johnny Evers tried his hand
at it and got a tart answer.
"Hey. Zim," yelled EveTs. have YOU
ever got all your fines paid yet?'
And Zim hlurted out:
is that you, Jawn? It's sur-
prise. Haven't you gone crazy yet?
l thought they'd a copped You before
now"
The Washington herald., 1917-07-15
BALTIMORE PRODUCE.

Baltimore, July li-In the Baltimore whole.
ale market poultry was hrn Butter STEADY.
ESs firm. Hay dull. Straw steady. Corn
oHened strong. Wheat opened inactive.
VEGETABLES AND GREEN FRUITS Po-
tstoes. new. Norfolk and Hampton, harrrl. 45Oa
i.7S; Eastern Shore Maryland crimes l5h475;
EaStern Shore Virginia, L54i75; York River,
No ]. i5sif5; Rappahannock. No. J, iSOa5OO
No. :, 25s3on. Arples early harvest, fancy.
barrel. 2os2o; small looal5: = barrel ha,-
ket. l.oal-S. Beans. Norfolk, basket. looal 3;
RarTahannOck. 75al.oo; native. green, bushe,
looal.3. Beets. Norfolk, bunch. IaI'1: Rappa.
hammock. lalis; native, lalIz. Blackbsrries
Southern. quart. I2al4; Eastern Shore Naryland
Nall. Cabbsge. Eastern Shore Virginia, hArr.l
6a0; crate. T5Sl %: Norfolk harreI Tsal co
York River, 75al.p. Cautalorres FIori5a
crate, 2ooa2O; corn. RappAhannork. dozen, Ia
IS; cucumhers, North Carolina basket nlI 50:
native, 7sa5o; Virginia. hauel. 2Ooa350 Cur
rantH. MARYLAND and Virginia, quart, lOalI: egg
plants Norfolk. crate. 27A55 5 huckleberries.
quart. l2al5: Msrland and Virginia. laSIl
Male. native, bushel box. I5a25: lettuce. Viz
slnia. tasket. @aJO; native bushel box. l5aso.
onions. Texas bermuda, crate. llCAl.25: spJing.
fW punches, 100: RAppahannock. basket, s5a
LOO; barrel, 2@a2.so. Peaches. Southern. crate.
sme2-5o; peppers, Florida crate. 3oca3 50; rasr-
berries. Eastern Shore. red. rint. Sa7; quart.
llA2 Rhubarb. nearby 100 bunche-. FOaln:
spinach, native, bushel box 3Oa35: Slussh na-
tive, basket. 5aD; tomatoes, Potomac. ripe,
Garner. l7Sa2r; green. l.4Osl.T5: ordinary. Gla
Is; Mississippi, 0A2 %. WatCrmelons Flor
ida and Georgia. lO0 l5.u0aSOm
The Washington herald., 1917-07-15

known as the Pimlico Autumn Han
dicap, has been provided for. The
Pimlico Autumn Handicap will have
q value of 5000 In added money.
Stakes that will be renewed at in
creased values are the Arlington and
Monumental, the distance OF which
will be one mile and a sixteenth and
one mile and three-sixteenths, re-
spectively. and the Pimlico Serial
Handicaps, numbers /, 2 and 3, the
distances of which will be six fur
longs, one mile and one mile and a
furlong, respectively. The Maryland
Jockey Club will add 5000 each in
the Arlington and Monumental and
1850 each In the serial handIcaps.
The addition to the permanent rae
ing programs Of the American turf OF
such steeplechases as the Memorial
and the Elkridge and such fiat races
as the Bowie Cup and the Pimlico
Autumn Handicap is destined to have
a most wholesome effect on the de-
velopment Of the thoroughbred horse
in the United States. With events
of such value for matured campaign
ers in sight, persons owning promis-
ing a-year-olds, will be able to AFFORD
the luxury of passing up such early
juvenile events as the Eclipse, keene
Memorial. Great American, Hudson,
Whirl, etc.