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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-16
ALL DRAFTED MEN
MAY Be CALLED SOON

Washington. Oct. l6.- Secretary
Baker indicated last night that a
decision NJ To the examination aud
classification OF all remaining men
registered under the draf, law
might he reached within q few days.
Congress eliminated from the ur-
gent deficiency bill an approprla-
tion for this work and 1t has been
assumed that the project could not
be carried out until money was
forthcoming at the next session In
December.
Discussing the report that sew
ernl bills disposed to change the
draft ayes would be offered when
congress re-assembles, the secretary
said he had not changed his opinion
that 10 to 26 was the best age lin
II for military service.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-16
AUSTR|ANS
WANT PEACE
Count Czernin Urges that Germany
Make Concessions ON the Western
Battle Front

London. Oct. 1.-THE Deutche
Tages zeitung. OF Berlin. makes the
statement that County Czernin, the
Austro-Hungarian foreign minister,
recently asked Chancellor MlchaeIIs
to state Germany's peace terms, and
urging that Germany make conces-
slons In the west. Count czernin
received a vague and eyasiye reply,
whereupon he stated that he could
no longer negotiate with Michaeiis,
as frankness was imperatiyely ne
cessary.
The paper says these statements
made a sensation, being particular.
ly illustrative OF Austria's ferveni
desire for peace.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-16
GERMANY CALLING
MEN OF At YEARS

Copenhagen. Oct. l5.--G Germany
has extended military service to men
i7 years OF age. and is calling mp
those who heretofore have escaped
service on account of military unfit.
ness. The army already included a
large number above the legal limit
OF 10 years on the ground that al
though nobody above that age could
be mobilized. yet no requirement ex-
listed for the discharge OF a soldier
reaching that age.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-16
STRIKERS
ARE QUIET TODAY
Portland. Oct. lG.-No disturb
ances by shipyard strikers has been
reported today. Prompt police ac-
tion last night is thought to have
averted crisis.

Portland. Oct. l6.-E. 2. Daniels,
aged 2S, non-union workman was
sent to the emergency hospital and
eight strikers were sent to Jail late
yesterday. following an attempt by
several hundred striking shipyard
workmen TO rush" non-union work
ers coming OF shift at the plant OF
the Northwestern Steel company
Daniels was badly beaten with clubs
The police said eight strikers at.
tackled him at once.
The strikers congregated down
town in South Portland. Police re-
serves were rushed to the scene and
tried to head the strikers away from
the shipyard.. but small groups broke
through and surrounded the works
None entered. Strikers tried to
board trolley cars on which work
men were leaving the shipyard. but
were kept of by the police. A troll
ley OF one car was thrown off the
wire and the car stopped, but the
strikers were kept off by the police.
Daniels was pursued by crowd
and beaten before the police could
get to the scene. One striker, Frank
Novorra, was found to be armed
with knife.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-16
NATIVE AMERICAN HEAD
OF AUSTRALIAN STATE

Adelaide. Australia. Oct. 16.--
John Greeley jenkins of London
who is one of the founders OF the
new national party in England bears
the distinction of being the only ma
tive American who ever became the
head of an Australian state. He was
born In Clifford. Penn. in September
of 1851. In 1878. however, he came
to Australia and settled in South
Australia. From. 1901 to 1905 he
was premier of that state.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-16
MEXICAN VILLAGE ON
RIO GRANOE RA|OEO

Mission, Tex, Oct. l6.---From
seeming reliable sources comes re-
ports of bandit raid on Grengeno.
a Mexican village on the Rio Grande.
No details OF the raid have been Sc
cured.
1t was later learned that Ave Mex
lean bandits, wearing only trousers
swan the Rio Grande and attacked
Grangena. Armed citizens replied to
their fire and dispersed the invad-
ers. There were no casualties.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-16
GERMAN OFFICERS
ESCAPE--RETAKEN

San Francisco, Oct. 1.-two Ger
man officers of seized merchant ves-
sells escaped from the Angle Island
detention camp in a life boat be-
longing to government vessel. but
they were captured by the police a
few hours after their disappearance
was discovered.
Their names were given as Cap
tain c. Brauch and Engineer Lor-
EMO Lau.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-16

Petrograd. Oct i6.-German
forces on oesel Island are develop
ing successes. being reinforced by
additional troops. They started a
terrible offensive against the Svorb
peninsula In an endeavor to cap
ture the Russian batteries at Sefel.
covering the Gulf OF Riga.
The Germans have occupied Runo
and Abro islands.
Russian naval authorities think
the German operations In and
around the Gulf Of Riga are not
likely TO extend this fall to the Cult
Iof Finland. The lateness Of the sea
son will localize their efforts.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-16
SAYS PEOPLE WOULD
APPROVE PEACE PACT

Amsterdam. Oct, l6-Speaklng at
the Wurzburg convention. Herr Eb-
ert. president OF the socialist party,
said speedy conclusion of peace Is
o vital necessity for working men Of
all countries. and that the policy of
the mailed fist would disappear af-
ter ihe horrors Of the present war.
"lf bnllot should be taken today,
nlnc-tenths OF the people would ap-
prove reace by agreement" he de-
clared.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-16
TO DESTROY
WARTERWORKS PLANT

Bremerton. Oct. IA dozen re-
volver shots were exchanged early
today between a watchman and the
engineer of the water works and an
unidentified man, who. 1t is alleged
was attempting to cripple the water
system which supplies Bremerton,
the Puget Sound navy yard. None
OF the shots took effect and the
stranger escaped.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-16
WANT "SAMM|ES" IN
BIG BALKAN DRIVE

Washington. Oct. 16-Dispatch OF
American troops to Saloniki to as
sist In big drive in the Balkans
was urged upon President Wilson by
Senator King of Utah today.
The senator also advocated dec.
laration OF war against Austria Hun
gary. Turkey and Bulgaria and pro-
posed that definite promises OF mill
tary cooperation should be obtained
from the Japanese mission now here.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-16
FRENCH CRUISER IS
SUNK BY TORPEDO

London. Oct. 1.-two hundred
and fifty lives were lost when the
steamer Medic was torpedoed Sep
tember 23 In the western Mediter-
ranean. says Reuters dispatch
from Paris. The explosion of the
torpedo detonated the munitions in
the ships cargo. There were more
than 500 passengers on board the
steamer. including soldiers and pris-
oners of war.
The Medic was a French vessel Of
4,470 tons.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-16
OFFERING OF CERTIFICATES
ALREADY OvER.SrBSCRIBED

Washington. Oct i6.-The gov
ernment's latest offer OF certificates
OF Indebtedness. amounting to
$500 100000 at four per cent, has
been heavily over subscribed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-16
DEMANDS
COPY OF CHARGES

Washington. Oct. l6.-Senator La
Toilette formally demanded that the
committee submit a copy of the
charges preferred against him, and
that he be permitted to summon and
examie witnesses. The commit
tee is considering the demand.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-16
TACOMA wAREHOUSEsIEN
STRIKE--DEMAND REFUSED

Tacoma, Oct. 16.---One hundred
and fifty warehousemen struck
when their demands for increased
pay was denied. The workers de-
manded so cents per hour and rs
cents per hour for overtime.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-16
TEUTON REINFORCEMENTs AR
RIVE AND OFFENSIVE To-
WARD OEsEL STARTED
TAKE 24OO RUSSIAN PRISONERS
Russian Naval Authorities Think
Further Operations In Gulf Of
Riga Unlikely

Berlin. Oct. l6.--The Germans
have taken full possession OF the
main portion OF oesel Island not
withstandlng the desperate resis-
tance offered by the Russians on the
Syork peninsula. The Germans
took 2.i00 prisoners, 80 guns and
several aeroplanes.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-16
PLANT BEQuEATIiS SUGAR
PLANTATIONS TO BRITAIN

London, Oct. l6.--Alexander Ash
by, a planter who owned large es-
tates In Barbados. bequeathed his
two largest sugar plantations to the
British secretary OF war. The be-
quest. which has now been accepted
by the British government, is valued
at about s250,000.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-16
SEVEN HUNDRED ALIEN
ENEMIES RESIDE IN JAPAN

Toxic. Oct. 16.-TAccording to an
announcement made by the authori-
ties the number Of enemy subjects
residing in Japan at the end OF July
was 719. The majority are German.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-16
EXPECT BILLION IN
SUBSCRIPTIONS TODAY

Washington, Oct l6.-The treas
ury officials declared this morning
that unless all signs fail, the second
Liberty loan viii have reached the
arst billion dollars In subscriptions
BY tonight.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-16

Fulton Linn, of Pittsburgh; e. Ray
mond Briener, Reading; Alfred B.
Stellwagon, Pottsville; Carl ]. Jacoby.
Wypcote; Lloyd e. Scott Washington,
and Elank $. Holmes. Jeanette.
Charles S. Gormley, Karl w. Lang
and Joseph Tarnapowicz, of Pitts
burgh; Lawrence E. Blaszczky, John
Dewitt, Walter J. Grabowski, Jacob
Meserofsky, Benjamin Lauder. Harry
Rotman, Roman A. Telesl<i. sydney A.
Weitzman, Joseph Wexler. Daniel A.
Fitzgerald and William c. Scott, all
of Philadelphia: Carson II. Brady, AL
toona; Harold w. Perrong and Frank
Colahan, of Ashland: Fred II. Barber,
Raymond Nolan and John A. Wallace,
of Avoca; Roy s. Heiser, Carlisle;
Wayne f. Byers, Chambersburg: Reu-
ben X. Martin. Chambersburg; Sam
uel L. Smith, CurwensVille; William l..
Pawling, Downingtown Harry X.
Macfarlane, Elrama; James V. McClos-
| key, Forest City; George +. Wagner
Girardville; Hunter l.. Evans and John
S. Senseman, of Harrisburg; Albert II
\ Timer, Minersville; Robert l.. Reber
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-16

day notified the Public Service Com
mission that it would follow the rec
concentrations of the engineer of the
commission in regard to the changes
in its mains so that there would be
no danger of interruption of service
because of weather conditions.
The Public Service Commission yes
terday effected compromise at Pitts
burgh in the telephone rate cases
whereby there will be a public saving
of SS14,000 a year
The State Department of Health
had reported to it to-day n case OF
smallpox which had some dangerous
complications. The patient is a col
ored man named Sam Thompson, who
has been living in McDonald's Hollow,
near Woodlawn, Beaver county. AT
that place there is negro club known
as Hayward's Club. The smallpox vic
tim was n star performer much adj
mired as dancer and entertainer and
was such an attraction that guests
came from Pittsburgh and other
places fairly distant III this State, as
well as from Rochester in New York
state. The man is under absolute
quarantine and DR.. Bruce Snodgrass,
County Medical Inspector for the
State Health Department, has endeaV-
ored to trace all possible persons who
came in contact with him so that they
might be Vaccinated and thus prevent
the spread of the disease.
The Public Service Commission will
hand down its order approving the
compromise in the Philadelphia coal
rate cases late to-day, according to
present plans. Chairman Ainey re-
turned from Pittsburgh this morning
and conferences were held with at
torneys for the coal carrying roads.
1t is expected that the appeals pend
ing in court will be withdrawn and
the order will then follow.
Attaches of the State Government
who can play pieces on the piano or
who have musical accomplishments
are being listed to-day so that they
can participate in the coming dinner
of the Pennsylvania State Society, at
which a portrait of the Governor is
to be presented to him by his staff.
The idea is to have Capitol Hill or
chestra.
The State Compensation Board ad-
journed to-day. after holding hearings
and consultations here for three days.
The Board will meet in Philadelphia
next Thursday, when it will hand
down decisions.
John S. Carroll, former legislator
from Fayette county, was at the Capt.
tol to-day.
The name of Deputy Secretary of
the Commonwealth Godcharles, of
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-16
Sixteen Pass
State Examinations

The State Pharmaceutical Examin-
ing Board has announced that at the
examination held in Harrisburg on
March thirty-one candidates for
pharmacist certificates appeared for
examination and sixteen were sue
cessful.
For assistant pharmacist certificates
sixty-four applied, of whom forty
seven passed.
The requirements for entrance upon
course in college of pharmacy were
raised TO two years of high school
training or its equivalent, to be effect
i've for the course beginning in 1918.
The successful applicants were as
follows:
Alexander Bernstein. Dorothy n,
Diamond, William j. Conlen, Abe Fol-
stein, Benjamin II. Horen, Edwin II.
Kinbacll, Lester F. Raabe and Hyman
G. Waller, all of Philadelphia; Curtis
c. Crowther, William C. Boyle and r
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-16
Wife to Blame if Husband Drinks,
Says Druggist Brown of Cleveland,
Who Tells Wife What To Do

ret to him. She saved him from drink
rescued him from his own depraved
self, by giving him a secret remedy,
the formula of an old German chemist.
To discharge his debt 20 her and to
help other victims out of the murk and
mire he has made thc formula public.
Any druggist can put 1T in the hands
of any suffering wife, mother, sister or
daughter. Just ask the druggist for
prepared Tescum powders and drop a
powder twice a dayfin tea, coffee. milk
or any other drink. Soon liquor does
not taste the Same, the craving for il
disappears and 10, one more drInker is
saved and knows not when or why he
lost the taste for drink.
NOte.-Tescum, referred TO above,
should be used only when 1t is desir-
able to destroy all taste for alcoholic
drinks of every kind. The wife who
approves of drinking in moderation and
believes her husband safe should give
Ii only when she sees, as most do In
time, fhat the danger line Is near. Since
this formula hus been made public j.
Nelson Clark, and other druggists have
filled 1t repeatedly.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-16
HONORS
FOR MIR. HOUCK

The State Capitol was closed to-day
at noon in memory of Secretary of In
ternal Affairs Henry Houck, Governor
Brumbaugh and many officials and
attaches of the government and legis-
lators going to Lebanon to attend the
funeral on a special train At noon
the doors of the legislative halls and
of all legislative offices We're closed,
an unusual tribute. The flags at the
Capitol were at half-staff
Members of various boards with
which Dr. Houcll was connected held
meetings and adopted resolutions be-
fore going to the funeral.
The meeting of the Public Service
Commission was suspended out of re-
spect to the late Secretary,
The Highspire Water Company to-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-16

Milton, is now being heard in connec-
tion with the vacancy in the Depart
ment of Internal Affairs.
Highway Commissioner Black was
yesterday asked by a delegation of
York countians to improve the road
between Red Lion and the Maryland
line.
Adjutant General Stewart to-G-y
announced the retirement of Lieuten-
ant John Fl. Wood, company c, Sixth
infantry, and the acceptance of the
resignation of Lieutenant e. c. Glenn,
Jr., battery B, Second artillery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-16
Anew Treatment Given Without the
Consent or knowledge of the Drinker

Cleveland, Ono wife has a right to
says Druggist Brown of Cleveland. II is
herfault If she let's him drink and bring
unhappiness and poverty to her home
woman can stop a drinking husband in
a few weeks for half what he would
spend on liquor, so why waste SYM
Druggist Brown also says the right
time to stop the drink habit is at its
beginning unless you want drink to
deaden the fine sensibilities of the hus-
Whit of liquor on his breath but do
not despair if he has gone from bad
to worse until he is rum-soaked
knows the curse of strong drink be-
cause he himself has been a victim. He
was rescued from the brink Of drunk
itsrer ten years time, revealed tha Sec
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-16
STATEBOARD WILL
FAVOR JUNIORS
Important Decision in Regard
TO High School Appropria-
lions Is Given Out

Members of the State Board of
Education at their meeting here yes
terday went on record as favorinS
payment of full school appropriations
to districts having junior high schools
and complying with State require
ments The meeting, which was at
tended by practically the full mem
bershp, adopted q resolution that
distIicts which have junior high
schtols or intermediate schools with
thrte year courses in advance of the
wofk usually done in the first six
ye.rs of generally accepted courses
and those which have three year
senior high schools in advance of
junior high schools should receive the
ffll appropriation allowed for eight
Nears' elementary and four years high
yhhool work.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-16

dainty package for the most discriminating taste, We
have abundant supply for ALL don't want you to
miss this opportunity to such treat at this special
price.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-16

Hamburg; Clarence NJ. Hill, Johns
town; f. Clair Bratton, Lewistown;
Herbert II. Hooper, Luzerne; John l.
McGavin, Parsons; John A. Holleyr
Pottstown; Floyd H. Goodhart, Read
ing; Wilbur B. Hoy, State College;
Roy A. Nauman, Sellersville: Samuel
G. Reed, Shamolin; George II. Wendt.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-16
FRECKLES
March Brings Out Unsishtly Spots.
How. to Remove Easily.

The woman with tender skin
breads March because it is likely to
cover her face with ugly freckles. No
matter how thick her veil, the sun
and winds have strong tendency to
make her freckle.
Fortunately for her peace of mind,
the prescription, othine double
strength-makes it possible for even
those most susceptible to freckles to
keep their skin clear and white. No
matter how stubborn a case of
freclles you have, the double strength
othine should remove them.
Get an ounce from your druggist
and Danish the frectles. Money back
if it fails.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-16
TOO WEAK
TO FIGHT

The Comeback" man was really
never down-and- His weakened
condition because of oVerwork, lack of
exercise, improper eating and living de-
mandS stimulation to satisfy the cry
for health giving appetite and the
refreshing sleep essential to strength.
GOLD METAL Harlem Oil Capsules,
the National Remedy of Holland, will
do the work. They are wonderful.
Three of these capsules each day will
put man on his feet before he knows
it; whether his trouble comes from uric
acid poisoning. the kidneys. gravel or
stone in the bladder, stomach derange-
ment or other ailments that befall the
over-Zealous American. Don't wait un-
til you are entirely down and -out, but
take them to-day. Your dru ggist will
gladly refund your money If they do
not help you. 25c, soc and S100 per
box. Accept no substitutes. Look for
the name GOLD MEDAL on every box
They. are the pure, original, imported
Harlem Oil Capsules.-Adv.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-16

LUSCIOUS RIPE EFRUITS-Pineapple Cherry Straw
berry and Raspberry-in full cordial and covered
with rch smooth chocolate confecton of exquisite quail
ity and excellence-guaranteed6 6Oc value.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-14
GREAT FAIR is
PREDICTED FOR
THE GATE CITY
Hippodrome Attractions to.
Vie With Those of
Past Years
HARNESS EVENTS
TO BE BIG CARD
Best Known Horsemen In
the Country To Have
Strings Here

The harness races at the Interstate
fair this year will undoubtedly furnish
most interesting sport for lovers of the
great game. Some OF the best. known
horsemen in the country have already
indicated that they will be here with
their strings. This feature of the an
nual show promises to surpass any
thing before offered in this part Of the
country. 49,.
The association has received letters
from great many of the livestock and
poultry exhibitors of the country, stat
ing their intention of being on the
grounds with their various herds and
fiocks, and everything indicates that
the large barns of the association will
lie filled to overlooking with the highest
type OF pure-bred stock to be seen in
the country.
The women's department, art and
school exhibits Is in capable hands and
the superintendent all report great
interest being shown in the various de-
partments and that the displays will
be as large. IL not larger, than here
tofore.
In the line of amusements, the fair
board has secured the Six Flying
Lamys, LIE Roy and Paul, and Kalinow-
ski Bros. for the big free attractions in
front Of the grandstand. The big Mid
way shows will be the enlarged C. A.
Workman shows, including many of the
old favorites, also some Of the newest
attractions making the circuit.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
will see the night show closed with a
particularly fine exhibition of patriotic
fireworks to thrill the heart of every
American. Old Settlers day will be
observed as usual and under the direc-
ton Of the association will undoubted-
ly be enjoyed by all the pioneers of the
Red river valley. Invitation has also
been extended to the veterans Of the
Civil war to be present the first four
days as guests of the fair.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-14

Bulgarian olives are small. but have
an excellent flavor.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-14


With two more days left before Ma
rine week closes, Recruiting Officer
Hackett, in charge Of the local sta
ton, has six more men to enlist before
he hits the twenty mark, that number
being allotted to him from the Fargo
district. Fourteen have applied for en-
listment at his Office, nine to date hav-
ing passed the examination, the bal
ance Of the number yet to be heard
from. -...
Four big youths from Climax, Mimi,
have successfully passed the examina-
ton in the marine corps to brunt the
ambushed foeman. Only one Of the re-
cruits enlisted Wednesday came from
North Dakota, that man being Frank
McGillis Of Absaraka, Cass county.
Three men applied at the recruiting
Office this morning and are expected
to pass the second examination in
Minneapolis.
. Establish Radio School.
Word reached the navy recruiting
officer this morning that to meet the
pressing needs for electricians (radio)
the navy department of the bureau of
navigation has established at Harvard
university naval reserve radio school
with a capacity Of 500 men, in addi-
ton to keeping the regular electrical
schools operating to full capacity. The
men given training at Harvard will be
for general service and will, there
fore, be in excess of those required
for district needs. Assignments to the
Harvard school will be made by the
bureau of navigation after recommen-
dalton by the commandant. To- this
end commandments will make weekly
reports in duplicate to the bureau of
navigation Of the men available for
transfer to this school with recon-
mendations thereon. All men in excess
Of the Harvard schools capacity will
be assigned to other radio schools
operated by the navy department or
held in reserve in the naval districts.