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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-12
TROUBLE
MAKERS IN JAIL

Seattle, Dec. l2.--Three Germans.
Karl Weyland, A. X. Fisher and
II. r. Foster and Swiss named
olois Koilster. are In the Seattle de-
tention station charged with foment-
ing labor disturbances In lumber
mills near Port Angeles where air
plane spruce is being cut. Two OF
the four admitted being l. w W.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-12
WOMAN MAKES LONG
DISTANCE AIR FLIGHT

San Francisco. Dee. l2.--Miss
Katherine Stnson. Texan aviatrix,
made successful landing on the pa
rade grounds OF the Presldlo mill
cary reservation here at i;4l p. m,
yesterday after establishing new
Official American nonstop record for
aeroplane flights of 6i0 miles, be-
tween San Diego and San Francisco.
She was In the air nine hours and
ten minutes,
Miss Stinson's performance was
characterized as marvellous by ON.
GERS OF the Pacific Aero club, who
timed and supervised the flight.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-12
REFUSED
CALL OUT MILITIA

Salem. Dec. l2.--Governor Witty
combe today refused to send state
militia to Oregon City to suppress
"the campaign Of frightfulness." al
legged by the paper mill employees
who petitioned him to take such
steps. The governor states that the
situation is one which promises Of
an early peaceful settlement.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-12
DESTROYS SHELL
LOADING PLANT
Nearby Towns In Delaware Bom-
barded When Fire Causes EspIo-
sions In MunItion Factory

Wilmington. Del, Dec. 12.--This
city was today subjected TO a ter
rife bombardment as the result OF a
hre In the shell loading plant OF the
Bethlehem Steel company. about a
mile below Newcastle.
The blaze was Of unknown origin.
II started In a building where $500
shells. loaded with T. N. T.. one OF
the most violent explosives known,
we're stored. The parts Of shells
flew In every direction. One guard
was killed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-12
TWIN CITIES FACING
MARTIAL LAW RULE

St. Paul. Dec. 12.-Martial law
will be declared in Minneapolis and
St. Paul in case the threatened SYM
pathetic strike of 10000 union men
in the Twin Cities develops situa-
tion that the county sheriffs are un-
able to cope with, according to an
nouncement, tonight by Adjutant
General Walter +. Rhinow.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-12
SEVEN MORE ADDED
TO u. s. DEATH LIST

Washington. Dec. 12.-Seven men
not previously known to have been
aboard the torpedoed destroyer
Jacob Jones. we're added to the de-
stroyer's list Of known missing in a
dispatch to the navy department to-
night from vice-Admiral Simms.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-12
EMBARGO IS PLACED
on SPRUCE timber

Seattle, Dec. l2.-That an embar-
20 has been placed on the exporta-
tion of all Douglas fir lumber which
can ho utilized In government war
work for airplanes and wooden ships,
was revealed here tonight with the
Official announcement OF the organi-
zn,ion to administer II.
Lumber which is required for gov
ernment work cannot be exported
hereafter
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-12
COUNTY JUDGES ARE
HOLDING CONVENTION

Portland, Dec. 12.--The annual
convention of the Oregon Associa-
ton of County Judges and Commits
sioners opened here today with dele
gates from all parts of the state. The
district attorneys were meeting
Jointly and the annual convention Of
county clerks of the state will open
tomorrow.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-12
AUSTRIAN wARsHiP SUNK
NY BRITISH suBMARlNE

London. Dec l2.--The Austrian
bsttleship Wien was torpedoed and
sunk Sunday night. according to q
Vienna oficial statement. received
In Amsterdam and forwarded by the
Central News, Most OF the crew was
saved.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-12
POPE DUE TO MAKE
ANOTHER PEACE MOVE

Copenhagen. Dec. IA Geneva
dispatch to the voissische zeituug
says that on receiving the cardinals
December Is. the pope will deliver
an. important pronunciamento on the
question Of peace.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-12
GOVERNOR Of OHIO
DEA[S FUEL MAN.

Columbus, Ohio. Dec. 12.-Gover-
nor Cox went over the heads Of the
federal fuel administration when he
ordered trainloads of coal assem-
bled and sent to the points in Ohio
where fuel was most needed. Fed
eral State Administrator Baird re-
fused his sanction to the move.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-12
CONGRESS STARTS
INQUIRY INTO WAR

Washington, Dec. l2.---The con-
gressional inquiry into the conduct
of the war has begun. Major Gen
era Crozier. chief of ordinance. tes-
titled before the committee today
that the American army In France
would not be short OF artillery.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-12
ONLY TWO BOATS AND
THREE RATS FLOATED

Washington, Dec. 12,-Stories
told by survivors from the torpedoed
American destroyer, Jacob Jones,
show that only two small boats and
three RATS floated clear when the
vessel sank
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-12

London. Dec. i2.-Russlan one
Iais In London who are establishing
direct communication with General
Kaledines and other leaders OF the
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-12
BRlrIsH GENERAL
ENTERS yRRUsALuna

London. Dec. 12.-Premier Lloyd
George announced today in the
house Of commons. that General Al
lenby.. the British commander In
Palestine. entered Jerusalem on foot
Tuesday.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-12
AVER SAYS PRICE OF
FLOUR WILL, TAKE DROP

Portland. Dec, 2.--Graham and
whole wheat flour are due for a
quick drop. W. y. Aver. federal t"od
administrator for Oregon, announced
today following u conference with
millers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-12

Copenhagen. Dec. IA semi-of-
hcial German news agency states
that the demobilizatlon Of the Rus
sian troops has begun. and that
peace negotiations have been author
lied.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-12
NEGRO HANGED FOR
MOLEsTING WOMEN

Rock Springs. Wyo., Dec. 12.-An
unidentified negro. charged with
molesting women. was taken from q
Jail here by 25 citizens and hanged.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-12
CHILE is A NEUTRAL /.
BETWEEN U. 8. AND AUSTRIA

Santiago, Chile. Dec. 1.-THE
government today issued decree Of
neutrality in the war between the
United States and iAustria-Hungary.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-12

with the French Armies In Italy.
Dec. l2.--Snow. long delayed. began
falling today In the mountains where
the Germans are trying to break
through, The fact adds materially
10 the optimism Of the defenders,
Who are confident that the drive
will be checked
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-12

Rome. Dec. i2.--The enemy has
resumed the attack. The Italians
are resisting stubbornly and recap
tured tho positions abandoned Mt
the beginning OF yesterdays fight
ing
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-12

0unter-reyolutlon. declared TO the
Associated Press today that the
movement to overthrow the Bolshe-
Wiki was supported not only by the
Cossacks but by almost all the lead
ers Of other parties. These leaders
are confident they will he able to
make short shift OF the Bolsheviki.
London. Dec. 12.--A London dis
patch from Petrograd quotes Leon
Trotsky. the Bolsheviki foreign min
lister. AZ saying at public meeting;
"The allies have warned us that
the Germans are deceiving us. but
we are hundred times stronger
than these cunning Germans. II Is
only In Russia that there Ii no gulf
ipptween the government and the
people.
III the German government does
not agree to the people Of Courland
and Lithuania electing their own
form OF government. we will strew
the trenches OF the enemy with mil
lions Of proclamations in German,
In three days the Germans will ac-
cept our conditions. After 2s days
armistice. who will want to re-start
fightingf n the allies do not agree
to the stoppage Of the war. we must
not stand on ceremony with them
II their governments do not agree ia
our conditions. they will be over.
thrown"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-25
LIQUOR MAY BE GIVEN,
NOT SOLD, re 0LClERS
Assistant United States Attorney Given
Declines to File Charges Against
Persons Purchasing for Them.

WASHINGTON. July 24.-Basing
his action upon a strict Interpretation
OF the law forbidding the sale Of in
toaicants to men In uniform, Assist
ant United States Attorney Ralph
Given yesterday declined to file
charges against persons arrested Sat-
urday night because they had pur-
chased liquor for soldiers.
Police officials and agents of the
Department OF Justice interpreted the
law to cover persons who bought Ii
quor and gave 1t to soldiers. This
Interpretation Mr.. Given failed to up
hold. He pointed to the section which
reads: 1T shall be unlawful to sell
any intoxicating liquor, including beer.
ale or wine. to any members Of the
military forces while in uniform
The prosecuting attorney would make
no statement regarding what might
be done in cases of persons who serve
liquor to soldiers which is not paid
Tor by them. or with persons who buy
liquor to give to soldiers.
In the absence Of any court decision
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-25
GOVERNMENT TAKES HAND
IN NORFOLK CAR STRIKE
Will Tolerate No Tie-Up on Lines
Secessnry to Aid Work-Home
Guards Stationed Around Barns.

NORFOLK. VA. July 24.-Because
the Virginia Railway and Power Com
pany discharged ten men who refused
to sign a contract binding them to
abide by the rules and regulations Of
tho company for two years and to re-
ceive maximum wage scale Of 80 cents
an hour. about seventy-five motormen
and conductors went on strike to-day.
AT meeting which began this az
ternoon. and which had not adjourned
at a late hour tonight, it is expected
that final steps will be taken to call
out every member OF the union.
BY signing the agreement to abide
by the company's rules for two years,
the men virtually have signed away
their rights to organize a union, be-
cause any rules they might adopt could
not be enforced.
Early this morning the strike caused
almost complete tie-up on all lines
in Norfolk. and delayed the transporta-
ton OF men to the government naval
base. Rear Admiral Dillingham;, in
command of the Jamestown base. heard
Of the strike and arose from his bed
at o'clock this morning. He i'm
mediately took steps to have cars ope-
rated on the Atlantic Terminal Lines,
over which the men travel to reach
the grounds. A few cars were operated
over the various routes to-day by men
imported from other cities and by a
few of the older motormcn and con-
ductors who have families to support
and who refused to go on strike.
The company claims 1t will have all
its cars operating tomorrow. Four
companies OF home guards were called
out for duty. and were stationed on
cars and at the car barns.
1t is understood the government has
served notice on both The railway and
Car Mems Union that II will not toll
crate a tie-up in traffic on lines on
which IL depends for the Transports
ton of men engaged In government
work. 1t is feared that the strike may
spread to other industries.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-25
BILL RoUNDLY DENOUNCED
Rivers md Harbors Measure Held
Up as Robbery of
Treasury.
rBy Associated Press.J


WASHINGTON. July 24.-Debate on
the $27.o0o.000 rivers and harbors bill
in the Senate to-day developed vigor-
Gus protests that the measure is not
an emergency war proposal. and should
not be considered at this time. The
leaders plan. however, to keep 1t be-
fore the Senate until 1t is disposed Of
or displaced by war revenue legisla-
ton. Senator Kenyon attacked the
bill as remnant of the dribbling and
wasteful appropriation plan which had
grown up through congressman think
ing only of the Improvement of local
districts, and not taking a nation wide
view of the situation. He offered an
amendment limiting the total appro-
priations to $1o.ooo,oo0. to be e1-
pended by the Secretary Of War for
improvements authorized by Congress-
Senator Smoot denounced the meas
ure as a robbery of the Treasury. With
the first year Of the war promising to
cost $4,000, 100000. he declared it was
no time to spend millions dredging
little creeks.
Senator Sherman. in voicing his OPP
position. said the pretext that the bill
would improve interstate commerce
was entirely false.
Senator Fletcher, In charge OF the
measure. declared criticisms were based
on prejudice and lack of information,
and that the bill was. in fact. an emer-
sency measure to provide for addi-
tional war transportation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-25
CANDIDATES ADDRESS VOTERS
Political Meeting MT LavrencevfIle
Brings Out Lnrge Number
OF Voters.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.J

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.I
LAWRENCEvILLE. VA, July "a
A big political meeting here yesterday.
attended by citizens from all over the
county, and held In the courthouse,
was presided over by Marvin Smithey,
commemorative attorney. who intro
duced the speakers. Speeches were
made by j. Taylor Ellyson, Of Rich
mond. candidate for nomination for
Governor. Harris Hart. of Roanoke. Va.
candidate for Superintendent of Pub
lie Instructions; John W. Saunders. Of
Middlese1 County, candidate for At
torney General. and Don P. Halsey. OF
Lynchburg. Va.
The speakers were followed with
close attention. and the meeting was
attended by voters from all parts of
the country. 1t was regretted that.
owing to his congressional duties.
Walter A. Watson, Congressman from
this district, was unable to be present
mass meeting of citizens advo-
eating reorganization of the Demo-
cratic party was postponed until Au-
gust 81. owing to the absence of many
OF the committee who were prevented
from attending on account Of high
water.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-25
DISCUSS VICE PREVENTION
Mayor Ainslie Assures Army Officer. NJ
Cooperation of Richmond
Authorities.

Further discussion of the evils sur
rounding the army cantonment at Pc
tersburS was held yesterday afternoon
In the Office Of Mayor Ainslie. when
Colonel NJ. L. Maus. who is in charge
of the antivice bureau of the army.
conferred with local officers and Cit
liens for some time. Every phase of
the matter was discussed fully, and
Mayor Ainslie said that the Richmond
police would render all the assistance
possible in combating the evil He
made it plain that no disorderly con-
duct would be allowed
Colonel Maus told of conditions. and
desired the passage Of certain ordi-
nances to reduce the evil. He said
that he would request the Petersburg
authorities to enact such a measure.
but was told that the Richmond ordi.
nances were sufficient to cover every
phase Of the matter, providing that the
necessary evidence to secure conyic-
ton could be found. Among those at
tending the conference were DR.. En-.
MON G. Williams, State Health Com
missioner; DR.. ]. T. Mastin, secretary
Of. the State Board of Charities and
Corrections; Mrs. W. A. Burroughs,
Rev. J. J. Gravatt. D. D.; C. A. Lathrop
and Colonel Hundley. secretary Of the
Virginia Council Of Defense.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-25
CHlLD-LABOR EMPLOYERS
WILL COMPLY WITH LAW

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of no county in the State which lacked
public health officer. Holden adj
mitted that every county had a physi-
clan. but not a public health officer.
He said people had more respect for
Federal than State laws. He urged
that the children's bureau inspectors
in their coming Investigations should
avoid the ISLANDERS which. he said had
unwarrantedly been cast upon South
ern mills
MANY CHILDREN WORK
so PER CENT OF TIME
W. +. Shaw. Weldon. n. c., cotton
mill owner. said that in many mills
the boys between fourteen and sixteen
work virtually only SO per cent of
the time they are at the mills. playing
meantime. J. F. Taylor, of Kinston,
y. c.. said many Of the people coming
down from the mountains TO the mill
towns cannot testify accurately as to
ages of the children
Don't rule out these people. who
are entitled to the most benefit" ne
pleaded. Many Of them do not know
the ages of their own children"
W. a. Erwin. of Durham, said the
regulations ought to be changed, SO
that In determining whether children
between fourteen and sixteen have been
employed more than eight hours a day.
the hours should be computed from the
time the child is required ito work."
instead OF ito be at the place of en-
ployment." as the last phrase, in the
tentative regulation. would permit
children to be detained at the factories
SUBJECT to call. He also suggested
that the eight hours should be NOT
only exclusive of meals. but of two
rest periods. during which the children
might go home. He urged that the
regulations be made elastic. in the in
terest OF the children and their fam
mes In many cases dependent on
them
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-25
CHANNEL IS GUARDED
BY DEADLY BARRIER
Series Of Constructions" Stretched
From Huge Steel Buoys Dis
lance Of Twenty Miles.
PATROL BOATS ALWAYS THERE
When Hostile Craft Strikes bar.
rage" There Is Series OF Explo.
sions, Which Spells "Finis" to In
truder-Often Miracle Happens.
Try Annotated Press.1


A BRITISH PORT ON THE SOUTH
EAST COAST. June 80 (By maiD.-
Across the eastern mouth of the Eng
lish Channel there still stretches the
barrier. which is one OF the principal
defenses of the allies vital channel
traffic against the visits OF German
submarines.
The "barrage." they call the barrier
IN naval phrase. 1t consists in gen.
eral terms Of series OK 'robstructions"
stretched from huge steer buoys. shore
to shore. twenty odd miles. Any craft
which strikes one OF the distractions
straight away explodes group OF
mines which spell finls to the intru-
der.
A whole fleet OF naval shipping Is
constantly engaged in maintaining and
patrolling the great barrier. Its ex-
istence is no secret to the Germans,
Tor they are constantly sending over
'airplanes to chart buoys and mark any
changes that may have been made since
their last visit. And changes are con-
stantly being made.
SECRET OPENINGS
IN GREAT BARRIER
Hero and there along the line are
secret openings through which naval
pilots may guide legitimate craft on
their way out, but these openings are
frequently altered. and not even the
airplanic eye of the German can tell
which buoy marks safe passage and
which marks destruction. II his mine
laying submarines wish to enter the
channel they must take their chances
They must cross submerged for the
patrol boats are on constant duty and
II they escape the traps while sub
merged. 1t can only be said that an
other miracle has happened
Such miracle has happened
Such miracles seldom happen Some
times twice week. sometimes oftener
explosions are heard at night from
the great barrier, indicating that
something" has touched off a group
of mines. Immediately the patrols
hurry of In the direction of the e1-
plosion. What they find there is a
well-kept secret.
Last week the Germans tried a new
plan to break the barrier. They sent
over three airplanes with orders to
descend low over the barriers. at any
risk. and shoot their machine guns into
the buoys, thus sinking them and the
barrier with them. But the patrol
boats were on hand, and two of the
three seaplanes never returned to their
German home.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-25

there is no criterion to show how fal
a dealer in intoxicants may go with
out violating the law. Some persons
suggested that men In uniform might
be treated in licensed bar-rooms. with
out rendering the proprietors liable
to arrest. whileVanother view was that
such practice would make the buyer
and consumer purchasers under the
terms Of the law.
Several saloonkeepcrs In the shop
ping district said that whatever tho
working OF the law the intent was
clearly to restrict the use OF liquor
by men in uniform and they would not
permit treating" them on their prem
Uses.
In some cases. 1t was asserted. por-
ters In saloons have been In the habit
OF purchasing liquor and turning 1t
over to soldiers for small fee One
dealer said he had discharged an en-
ployee for doing this.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-25
SIBERT COMPLETES
TOUR OF, INSPECTION
General IL Well Pleased with Good
Order md Cleanliness OF
CnuopH.
NJ DANIEL DILLON.

tr III DANIEL DlLLON.
PERMANENT AMERICAN TRAINING
CAMP IN FRANCE. July. 90 delayed;
passed by the censor).-General Sibert
late yesterday evening completed his
inspection tour OF the camp and the
billets He expressed great satisfac-
ton and commented particularly upon
the good order and cleanliness.
French youngsters. seeing the Amer
lean approach, stood at attention. The
general smilingly inspected the march
Ing front and pronounced them braves
petite garcons" Grave little fellows).
A travelling band Of gypsies arrived
early this morning. 1t did not take
long for the, "Sammies." who have just
had pay day. to buy out the entire
stock.
General stan officers are securing
the country to find billets for the next
contingent OF the American army.
Everything is prepared for It's arrival.
The experience gained by the first unit
Is invaluable in aiding. preparations
for the next.
1t is not known where the new forces
Will be landed. The American staff
is considering the French plan Of Sc
lecting the best men for trench war
fare. BY this plan each corporal asks
for fifteen men. Those whom he does
NV Gill arc ocldileu " w hitSbtV1i
work. while those chosen by him go
to the front. This has, proved a
splendid plan Of selecting the wheat
from the chaf. .3
More good French interpreters are
needed by headquarters There are
three kinds Of interpreters, as one Of
flcer put 1t: one can't speak English
the second does not know, French and
the third knows neither.
The troops this morning had their
first actual course in the use Of hand
grenades. trench mortars and machine
guns as perfected in three years OF
war The men are enthusiastic over
| all innovations. Officers who have
taken post graduate course in French
schools are in charge Of the maneuvers
Noncommissioned officers are nov
| also taking the French instruction.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-25
Senate Laughs at Story
on Worry About Draft

WASHINGTON, July 1.-The
Senate had n laugh amidst the con-
alteration of the food bill Saturday.
senator Fletcher had the secretary
rend nm article from wayeross,
Gu, paper on "Why Worry About
the Draft" Here 1t Ia, 1t cones
from an Atlanta boy, who had been
on the firing line In France and
knows what he IN talking about,
"You have two alternative.-
not. II not. you have nothing 10
worry about. II you are drafted,
you have two nlternntives-you arc
In camp or you are at the front.
II you are In camp you hnve nothing
to worry about. II you nre NJ the
front, you have two alternatives
either you are held In reaerye or
You nre sent to the firing line.
III you are In reserve, You have
nothing to worry about. II ron
are sent TO the firing line, you have
two alternntive~-either you eight
or Jeu don't. II you don't, you have
nothing to worry about.
"If you do, you have two al
ternntives-either you get hurt or
you don't. II You don't, you have
nothing TO worry about. II you do
get hurt, you have two alternatives
either you arc slightly hurt or
badly hurt. III slightly hurt, you
hive nothing to worry about. II
badly hurt, you have two nlternn-
tires-either you recover or ,ou
don't.
Ing to worry about. IL you don't
recover, then you arc dead md
can't worry.
$50 what's the use OF worrying
about the draftfo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-25
German lcnliata.

DANVILLE. VA. July 23.-Edward
Steube. shoemaker. of South Boston.
enlisted in the local company Of coast
artillery yesterday. Steube is a
full-biooded German. having been born
in Dresden twenty-five years ago.
When fifteen years of age he left Ores
den and came to America