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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-07
PROCLAMATION ~ ISSUED BY
THE CHIEr EXECUTIVE
or THE CITY
ASKS LOYALTY TO THE NATION
sCitiscas Arc Urged 10 Refrain From
Discussions That May Cause
strife During Present
Crinls

Mayor Truax has Issued procia-
nation calling upon the people OF
Grants Pass and vicinity TO refrain
from expressions Or bitterness dur
Ing the present crisis 10 International
Affairs. and also suggesting that the
American flag be displayed and
worn on every opportunity. The text
Of the proclamation 10 a. follows:
To the People Of Grants Pass:
Nations like individuals are some
times confronted with circumstances
and conditions which demand
thoughtful consideration IN well al
prompt sction. Our nation IL now
In the midst Of \ crucial time. The
emergencies OF the present demand
calm and unimpassioned loyalty on
the part OF ever Smerican citizen
Thc president s1J ~ advisers should
be msde To- feel the true loyalty Of
the citizens OF this nation. The high
est patriotism can be expressed In
tho present hour by refrainIng from
expressions Of bitterness and passion
With expressions OF sincere friend
iincss and good will toward all loyal
citizens and friends Of our beloved
country. aud with earnest loyalty to
our government M embodied in itt
free institutions and as represented
by the president Of the United States
and his advisers, I hereby call upon
the citizens OF Grants Pass, and oi
Josephine county. to refrain from
words or demonstrations OF any kind
which might result In III feeling
among ncighbors and which might be
calculated TO embarrass the president
and other officials In meeting the re-
sponsibllities now confronting them
and us. And further ask that the
Stars and Stripes be displayed on all
buildings. public and private. and
that the emblem bo worn by every
citizen as q token Of loyalty and.pat'
riotism.
Respectfully proclaimed by the
mayor for and on behalf OF the cit
liens OF Grants Pass, and In fealty
TO the government OF the United
States,
]. p. TRrAX, mayor,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-07
RECOMMENDS TWO
PACIFIC NAVY YARDS

Washington, Feb. THE Helm
board. In y report made public to-
day, considered the following re-
Eions IA possible sites for additional
navy yards on the Pacific coast.
San Diego. Los Angeles. Columbia
river, San Francisco hay and Puget
sound.
The board rejected San Diego, Los
Angeles and Columbia river regions,
The board recommended that there
should be at least Two navy yards Of
the Arst class on the Pacific coast,
The navy yard at Puget sound was
named an one Of these for strategic
location, physical characteristics and
industrial advantages.
The San Francisco bay region was
also recommended for one OF these
yards for similar reasons.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-07
HUNGARY FAVORS
DIVER WARFARE
Gerinany's Unrcstricted Submarine
Campaign Approved by Lead
ers In Budapest

Amsterdam. Feb. Hungary
strongly approves Germany's unre.'
stricted submarine warfare. Count
Tisza. Count Apponyi and other lead
ers were quoted in Budapest dis
patches received here today as strong
ly endorsing the policy in speeches
to the Hungarian parliament.
The only opposition came from
Count Karolyi. who asserted that he
could not approve OF unrestricted
submarine warfare because 1t waA tn
imical to world peace.
Tisza's speech was q vigorous de-
fease Of the submarine plan. made
necessary because our existence is
threatened and all means at our dis
posal are justified"
Especially Is this true" he added.
in view Of the new British mine
field blockade. We still adhere to
President Wilson's proposal for a
peace basis and are still prepared to
negotiate"
Count Tisza charged the entente
submarines with sinking Austrian
cargo and passenger ships withou,
warning.
Count Apponyi expressed the hops
that the new submarine warfare
would accelerate peace. He justified
its operation on the same ground q,
did the Hungarian premier and addet
as an additional motive the failure o
America to restrict England's en-
tcroacnments on international law.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-07
COMPANION OF CHORUS
GIRLS MEETS DEATH

New York, Feb. 7.--Robert Barber
Of the Barber Steamship company.
was killed and two chorus girl COM
panions were probably fatally injur-
ed on Riverside drive early today,
when Barber's car crashed into the
limousine of Mrs. Bessie Abbott
Story. opera singer.
Mrs, Story was but slightly shak-
en-. Barber, whose father founded
the Barber Steamship company. was
thrown twenty feet against an iron
railing and died shortly afterward
In a hospital.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-07

PLAN SINKING Of
GERMAN SHIPS
United States Get Evidence That
Crews Arranged 10 Block HAr-
bors With Craft

Washington. Feb. 7.--Because this
government has received evidence
that; the crews Of. German vessels.
both In Manila bay and Colon. Pan
ANA. were laying plans to sink these
vessels. to obstruct the ports. the
government has taken precautionary
measures 10 prevent such action. II
was learned today. No German yes
sells have been seized. however.
Secretary Baker today submitted
tho following memorandum on the
question Of ship seizures to the White
House:
I'm the harbors OF Manila and
elsewhere In the Philippine Islands.
and at Colon. Panama. the German
merchant vessels were discovered TO
have had certain parts OF the ma
chinery removed and. In some In
stances. evidences OF preparation FOR
the sinking OF these vessels had been
made.
Solely for the protection OF the
several harbors and other shipping
and property therein. steps have been
taken 10 prevent damage. but none
OF the ships have been Seized by the
government Of the United States and
II eli Gases the commanders and
crews have been informed that the
government OF the United States has
made no seizure. claimed no right to
the vessels. and does not deny the
right Of the commander and crew &c
dismAntls the vessels II they sec tit,
80 long ~ the destruction 10 sccom-
plished In way waicr will not OBJ
struct navigable port waters or In
jurc or endanger o'hes shipping OF
property,
The breach In diplomatic rela'
tions has not changed the relations
OF these ships and their crews to the
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-07
BRITISH TO INSPECT
BERNSTORFF SHIP

Washington. Feb. THE Fred
erick VIII, which will take Ambassa-
dor Bernstorff and about 200 German
officlals and their families home next
Tuesday, will stop at Halifax, N. s.,
for British inspection II was learned
today.
Kirkwall, Scotland, has in the past,
been the British inspection port. but
on account OF the new Submarine
blockade, the German party Will
touch only at Halifax ard then pro-
ceed direct to Scandinavia. n
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-07
SHIPPING INSURANCE.
RATES ARE INCREAsED

Washington, Feb. 7,--Government
shipping rates today we're Increased
from 1876 to 800 per cent
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-07
WANT SOLDIER GUARD
FOR INTERSTATE BRIDGE

Vancouver. WASH. Feb. 7,-iMajor
commanding Vancouver
barracks. was asked today to eetab-
ilsh a guard Of United states regu-
lars on the four mile bridge span
ming the Columbia river here. Of
ilcials of Portland and Vancouver
united In the request,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-07
TWO KILLED IN COLLAPSE
OF A SPOKANE BRIDGE

Spokane Feb. Two are dead
and two others are near death today
as the result Of the bridge collapse
here. The partly completed arch
over the Spokane river gave way,
throwing 26 workmen into the water.
Eleven were seriously hurt. Fire
men and policemen rescued many,
The known dead are Charles ].
Bryan and David Cullen. superin-
tendent of construction.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-07

New York. Feb. THE Anchor
liner California has been sunk. .
cable to the local Offices Of the lins
announced this afternoon.
The local ofiees announced there
we're no Americans in the passenger
list. which was q folIows:
One cabin passenger; 10 second
class and II third-class. The crew
consisted Of 1874 man.
The California left New York for
Glasgow January 20.
The California was British chip.
registsred q Glasgow. J. .Ths mesngA
did mot state whether she had been
sunk BY q submarine. II 20 she h
the largest sunk since the barred
zone became effective. being Of S.ss6
tons.
The Anchor line announced 80 far
as 1t knew no Americans were Eboard
the ship. She should have been due
at Glasgow tomorrow. II was said.
AS In the case Of all British liners.
the California carried one gun mount
ed on her stern. when she sailed from
New York.
The reference to $50 hospital
cases" in the consular report, was
the cause Of greatest speculation at
the ofices Of the Anchor line here.
This was generally interpreted to
mean that 80 were injured by the ex-
plosion which sunk the ship. but II
might also suggest shelling. Details
were anxiously awaited.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-07
SWISS MINISTER TAKES
OVER GERMAN AFFAIRS

London. Feb. THE Swiss min
lister conferred with American Am
bassador Walter Hines Page today
and formally took over representa-
tion In London Of German AFFAIRS.
heretofore handled by the United
States.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-07
LARGEST VESSEL 10 DE SUNK
SINCE NEW GERMAN FOL
ICY WAS ANNOUNCED
AL ABOARD SAVED EXCEPT one


Washington, Feb. THE Anchor
liner California has been sunk with
the loss Of one life. according 70
message from Consul Frost q
Queenstown to the state department
this afternoon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-07
BREAK WITH GERMANY
IS ENDORSED BY SENATE
Resolution Presented BY Senator Stone Adopted BY Vote
d7Sto After an Acrimonious Debate Pardci
pated N BY Many of the Senator'S

Washington, Feb. 7.--The senate
stands behind President Wilson's sey-
erance Of relations with the German
empire. BY vote Of IS to s. the
senate late today passed the Stone
resolution endorsing the presidents 5
action taken a. q result OF Germany's
declaration that In a certain barred
zone. and under certain specified re-
strictions. her submarines will sink
all ships In sight.
The vote came after day OF de-
bate In which the president was both
criticized and praised for taking the
historic step he did. Many senators
who voted for the endorsement. some
OF whom were staunch democrats. de-
clared that. while they supported the
Stone resolution because not to do
90 might result In misunderstanding
abroad. they thought the resolution
"unwise."
Those voting against the resolu-
tlon were:
Gronna. North Dakota. republican; !;
Kirby, Arkansas. democrat: LAFol.
lette. Wisconsin. republican; Var
daman. Mississippi. democrat and
Senator Works, California. republi.
can.
Senator Underwood was one oi
those who thought the resolution un-
wise. Several senator's. among them,
vardaman. announced beforehand
they would refuse to vote In favor OF
II.
Party lines we're smashed. when the
vote was taken.
Washington, Feb. 7.-Following
the severe criticism by Senator John
d. Works OF California. Of the pres
ident's action In severing diplomatic
relations with Germany. Senator
Stone Of Missouri. called up his reso-
luton asking senate endorsement Of
the break.
Stone expressed the hope that the
American people would not be swept
on their feet by propaganda put forth
to carry us into the war"
I'VE should look at our own course
In our own way" Stone said. For
eigners should. attend to their own
business"
Stone added he presented his res
olution SO that the world might know
I'VE support the president"
Lodge Supports President
Senator Lodge. who has persistent
ly opposed the president in his efforts
to establish ''world peace tribunal"
followed Stone.
I'm severing relations with Ger
many" Lodge said. "the president
did what was demanded by the hon
or, the safety and the future secur-
ity OF the United States. When my
country is in controversy with for
cign country, party lines. as far as
| am concerned, are removed"
Lodge upheld the president In re-
fhsing to place an embargo on arms
and munitions, Pledging support to
the president. Lodge said;
Let us show the people Of the
United States and the world that we
are without division. To show divi-
sion, shows weakness. Personal feel
Ing, political beliefs should be all laid
aside,
Senator Smith. Michigan, followed
Lodge.
whether there have been any mis-
takes made by the president or not"
said Smith, "it would be q national
humiliation to repudiate his stand,
do not believe Germany would In
tentionally affront us, We must be
careful II we must play to favorites In
this crisis"
Thinks Move Was Unwise
Senator vardaman, Mississippi,
sald he would not vote for the resolu-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-09
Remington Soccerites
 Beaten In Elm City

New Haven, April 9-The New Ha- ven and Remington Arms soccer teams clashed at Beaver Pond yester- day before a large crowd, New Haven winning by goals to 0. The game was the return home and home and home fixture in the spring cup com petition.
 New Haven played in the first half with the wind and sun against themh Notwithstanding this handicap thev managed to keep the visitors from kicking a tally although they came near to it on several occasions. At the end of half time neither team had scored. The second half of the game was mostly in favor of New Haven and but for Abbott's splendid work at goal the locals would have piled up a larger score.
 The first goal came after 5 minutes play, Valentine, who was playing a bril- liant game, sending the leather past Abbott. Shortly after Smith beat Abbott for the second time. The New Haven players We're around the Bridgeport goal most of the time and the only wonder was that Abbott was able to keep the score down.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-09
BIG PARKS HAVE
 TAKEN PEP OUT
 OF BALL PLAYERS

New York, April 9-John EverS is one of the national games most rugged figures. He belongs in that all too small group of men-such as Mack, Comiskey, McGraw, Jennings. Jones-who take a deep and abiding interest in the game, who have de- voted much thought to it's past, pres ent and future and who can discuss these things intelligently. Said the Trojan the other day:
 1T thought when commodious club houses were built at the ball parks that it would be a fine thing for the game, that it was a step forward, but now I question whether it has been as much of a help as a hindrance. The old spirit of the game suffered when buses were discarded for dressing rooms at the parks. I mean when the custom players ressing at their hotels and riding to and from the parks in buses went out of vogue.
 ''T7ose trips with the players all in one rig from the hotel and back were great places for the players to discuss the game just played or the game just ahead, as the case happened to be. It was tHere that team spirit was created and kept alive and strong.
 What happens nowadays? Here is a sample. The player dashes into the club house after the game, puts on his street clothes, and hurries to the nearest trolley or "L' station, and you don't see him again until he comes to the club house the next day to dress. The result is little oppor- tunitv for the boys to get topathnr and thresh 1t out with hot argument, but all the time fostering the all for one and one for all spirit which is es- sential to esprit de corps and success That's one reason why skull practice is great thing and one of the reasons of George Stallings' success"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-09
Baseball at Brown May Go On Despite
 Call to the Colors

Providence, R. T., April 9-No ac- ton has been taken as yet by the Brown Athletic Board in the matter of calling off organized athletics for the balance of the season, although announcement of some sort is expect ed when college resumes Thursday morning after tue annual spring re- cess. The members of the Varsity baseball squad have all remained at college during the vacation period and have practiced daily when the weather has permitted. Only one member of the team, Robertson, an outfielder, is an enlisted man, he be- ing enrolled in Battery A, a National Guard unit, made up largely of Brown men. Other members of the baseball squad are active in the Brown Officers Reserve Corps, but thus far the hours have not conf1icted with baseball practice.
 Browns first scheduled game is
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-09
GIANTS IN SLUMP
 AND TIGERS EVEN
 UP SPRING SERIES

Kansas City,. Mo-, April 0-The ex- hibition series. between the Giants and Detroit Tigers ended in a tie at four victories and four defeats each. The last game was played here yesterday afternoon and was won by the Tigers by to 1. It was by far the poor est contest of the series. The New Workers had little ginger. Benton's poor pitching in the first inning prob- ably being responsible. Benton was kept in the box for seven innings and did good work after his poor start.
 The Giants, batting was very weak, only five safe hits going off their bats, of which Benny Kauff obtained two. The Giants only run was made in the fifth inning by Kilduff. He sin gled, went to second on Kauffs one bagger, to third on HOlke'S out and home in McCarthy's stab to short, OH which he was retired. The Tigers were better than the New Yorks in every department, high throw by Bush being their only error.
 There was a bank of snow back of right and centre fields and the wealth CT was very cold. and yet there was good sized crowd present. James Noland and Cunningham each pitched three innings for the Tigers, Benton pitching seven and Anderson two for the Giants.
 The Tigers got on to Benton from the start, scoring four runs in the first inning. Bush singled but was forced out by Young. Nicholson shot sim gle to right and Veach walked. He'll mans timely single scored Young and Nicholson Hellman got home on Jones' double and Burns took second on McCartys throw over Zimmer- mann's head. Bush's single, walk to Young and an error by Kildufi gave the Tigers another tally in the fifth. Singles by Crawford and Hell- man. together with Crawford s steal of second, got Sam around in the eighth.
 Fletcher was allowed to go to his home in Illinois and Kilduff played shortstop in his place. He did very we'll with the exception of mufdng a thrown ball.
 The Giants left for Indianapolis directly after. the game, where they are scheduled to play tie local club of the American Association.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-09
Young Rector Still
 Anxious to Take on
 Young McAuliffe Here

Fred DeLorme, manager of Young Rector and Young Otto, sends the following hot stuff:
 Sporting Editor Farmer-What is the trouble with those Connecticut battlers who are now appearing be- fore the pubic in Bridgeport, making their own terms? I am referring to McAuliffe, Kunz, Pitts, Palmer ct al and 1t seems that they are monopoliz. ing the round robin series between them.
 To begin with, Young McAuliffe has absolutely refused to meet Young Rector in a bout that would prac- tically be deciding go, and persist ently passed up the tough little Jer- seyite whenever his name was men, tioned as an opponent. If he thinks otherwise, let him come right out and refute this by making the match with Rector, and if not. then the peo- pie who pay to. see Mac fight can get wise to themselves.
 Now, relative to Young Otto, tho K. O. king, wish to positively state that he was booked to box,at the last show, .but when his name Nwas men toned, tho boys right away ran to cover, and would not consider him as an opponent under any circumstances. thereby putting crimp in what l thought was great chance to show this bSrd to the Connecticut folks and who I am sure will take that title away from Kunz, if given the chance. But boys swho punch hard never get the chance.
 Let these fellows come out and meet Otto. and can assure them that, they will think they ran afoul of a buzz saw if they take the chance, and this goes for Pitts. Red Allen, Bud Palmer, and Billy Hughes
 have proof that some of the above refused point blank to take a chance with the hard hitting Otto at the last show. Now the Inatchmakers of the coming shows ca1 try and show me up by picking any of the above boys for Otto, and as for McAuliffe, he had better come across, or will begin to think that he is imbued with the courage of an ant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-09
GEN. WOOD WILL
 HURL, FIRST BALL
 AT TANK OPENING

New York, April 9-Major-General Leonard Wood will throw out the first ball at the e/opening game of the local
 baseball season betwee the Yankees
 and the Red Sox at the Polo Grounds Wednesday, afternoon.
 Announcement to this effect was
 made by Mark Roth, assistant busi- ness manager of the Tanks, yester-
 day, and it is understood that as com pensation for his services General Wood will not have to pay to get into
 the park. It is further understood
 that the ball will be returned to him, to become his personal property, as a gift from the club.
 General Wood last week came out for the continuation of sports during the war. until such time as the gov ernment asks for the services of the country's athletes. He is somewhat
 of a fan, and it is said that he will | impart to the ball Wednesday a twist known as the San Juan rise.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-09
FRANK MORAN TO
 MEET C0WLER IN
 NEW YORK FRIDAY aa-,.7

New York, April 9-With the much talked of Fulton Morris bout sonly an unpleasant memory, the faithful have another heavyweight bout to look for ward to this week. Francis Charles Moran, expert gunpointer in our Uncle's navy by trade, globe trotter by choice and boxer by occupation, faces Tom Cowler, one of the Kings Own, when he's across waters. They meet Friday night at the Harlem Sporting Club, and it should be quite fracas
 The men met in London six years ago and Francis hit Tommy right on the chin with such a resounding whack that Tee went to the boards a total loss to dream of lavender liz zards and pink pumas. Tom came to some time afterward to find all London in a gloomy mood. Tom was looked upon as possible English hope among the big fellows, but the Pittsburgh blond simply ruined his hope.
 Cowler has sulked about that crack on the chin all these six years past. He say he turned is lead to have nod at his worship, Lord Lonsdale, sitting in a box, when, without a word of warning, the Hammerican blighter it straight from the shoulder for the button" Cowler hopes to wipe all the disgrace of that meeting out with out right handed himself
 Moran said yesterday that win or lose in his bout with Cowler he will offer his services to Uncle Sam end will ask for his old berth as expert gun pointer. Moran wants to s1r- round himself with gun crew com posed entirely of boxers.
 Tt is a great feeling to know that you are fighting for the flag" said Moran at his quarters yesterday.
 You feel like somebody when you are up there pointing one of those big Betseys. Pm itching to get up there with one of them again, and I will immediately apply when the Cowler matter has been set aside"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-09
JIMMY CLINTON IN
 FINE FORM AND BEATS GIANTS 2NO

Jimmy Clinton, the Blue Ribbon basketball player, is also one of the best semi-pro pitchers in the country. He showed his skill yesterday when he twirled the Jersey City club to vic- tory over the Giant second team by $ to 2. He allowed the Giants nine hits but kept them scattered Jimmy gave only two passes and fanned seven Brad Kocher, the former Bridgeport backstop, caught for tho Giants and gathered one hit.
 Heavy hitting by LoIr, who got two doubles and similar rru1nber of, sim gles, featured the victory of the home guard. Schacht and Harschar were not very successful in their efforts to puzzle the Skeeters.
 Joe Wagner, who is to join Kansas City this week, was the victim of a mishap that might have proved seri- ous. In the first inning he was struck on the head by a pitched ball by Clin- ton. Wagner was unconscious for some time and had to leave the game Kelly moved to short and Ritter en- tered the game at first base.
 Singles by Lobert, Murray and Kelly gave the Giants their runs in the first and eighth innings.