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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-28
Thirty BILLION To pc OOrN.
TRy's Outlay ACsOI,iaSG TO
PRESENT ESTIMATES
THREE CENT POSTAGE BEATEN
SHARP Fight Developing Over Post.
ago iLatS~ for Newspapers aud
, Periodicals. Ciotnrc Possible

Washington. Aug. ?S.---The pres.
snt war congress will he n $40. 600.
100000 session, or this colossal
sum. $1,000. .oO0, 900 has already
been appropriated with over s?3.'
900. .o00. 900 pending.
Democratic house leader Kitchin
announced today that he wonld al
tempt'to secure the passagS OF a
sii.60o. .0oo. 900 war bill In one leg.
islative day.
Tho senate resumed lts debate on
the provision TO increase the post
age rates on newspapers and period
ieais. A strong flgh, Is being made
on both sides OF the question. The
senate defeated tho proposed three
cent letter postage provision this
morning. This Ia considered mn I'm.
portant victory for those opposing
hearvier taxes on the people.
In today's debate on tho postage
feature. Senators Hardwick. Pome-
rene and McKeliar led the attack on
the 6ill's provisions. advocating
higher .ss'Ai rasss>fos-' newspapers
and magazines.
Senator'S Harding. Smoot. McCum-
ber and others opposed higher pos
tagc rates. while Senators Borah
Townsend and others urged entire
elimination Of postage taxes from
the bill.
Petitions for clo,urc, which to-
night had more than so senators
signatures only few less than the
necessary two-thirds. TO put the clio
ture into effect were circulated af-
ter Senator Simmons failed to secure
unanimous consent to nx n date for
final voting on either the entire bill
or tho war profits section. Several
senators. however. signed with the
understanding that the cloturc rule
would not be sought unless a fIlibus-
ter developed,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-28
PRESIDENTS REPLY
IS FORWARDED TO-DAY

Washington, Aug. 2S.--The state
department announced late this af-
ternoon that President Wilson's an
swer to Pope Benedict had been
completed and was being forwarded
today,
The completed draft was read to
the cabinet this afternoon and i'm
media,ely afterwards II was ordered
prepared for publication tomorrow
morning,
In official circles II is conceded
that the reply viii be neither an ac-
ceptance nor flat refusal, bur
something in the nature of re-
statement OF this country's position
respecting the necessities for a per-
manent peace.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-28
FRISCO STRIKERS
VICTORY BY MONDAY

San Francisco. Aug. 2s,--The
strike Of employees OF the United
Railways company's platform men
will end before Monday, Labor day,
was the prediction today OF the
strike leaders. who also olhlm that
the result will be q victory FOR the
mon along every point contended
for. 50
These leaders state that negotla-
tIons have been started which will
result In the men getting $3.50 for
and eight hour day. As many of
tho men work much more than the
regular eight hours, II will mean
decidedly better pay for the i,500
men coming under the decision, II
rva,lo.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-28
COPPER PRICE TO Be
ABOUT TWENTY CENTS

Washington, Aug. 2S.--The presi-
dent will fix the price OF copper
within a week, 1t will probably be
about 20 cents per pound.
Eugene Meyer. New York bank
er. is slated to be copper direc-
tor"
1t is the understanding here that
this price will be accepted as fair
by this eountry's allies and at the
same time is sufficient to keep the
country's production. barring labor
disputes, up to top notch.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-28
SHORTAGE Of
GRAIN SEEDS
IS NOT LARGE
CONFERENCE AT SPOKANE oOS-
sTDERING IMPORTAST SIDE
OF NEXT YEARS CROPS
MAAYPR0M|AHTMtN PRESENT
sesd Wheat Of Good Quality b
Bring Twenty Five Per Cent lGors
Than Commercial Grsin

Spokane. Aug. 2S.-Seed shortass
OF wheel and rye in the eight wsst-
ern and northwestern states. wfll
amount only to enough to plant one
per cent Of the total acreage avail
sble, it developed at the conference
here today Of crop experts and bank
ers. called by Secretary Houston Of
the department OF agriculture.
DR.. R. A. Pierson, assistant secre-
tary of agriculture. presided, The
problem Of financing farmers unable
to obtain seed was consjdered. and J.
r. Caine Of Utah outlined q plan,
formulated by the state council Of
defense of that state. whereby hank
ers would raise . fund Of $1,000
for the purpose there.
J. e. Phelan. president Of the
State Bankers association OF North
Dakota declared that bankers had
no legal right to make loans Of their
depositors' money. except ON flrst
class security.
The question Of the price to be
asked for seed. which was brought
up by Pierson. in asking the opin-
ion OF the conference as to whether
or not seed wheat should be sold
for the price to be fixed by the food
controller.
c. B. Kegley. master Of the state
grange Of Washington. said he be-
lieved an advance of 25 per cent
over the market price OF wheat
would be reasonable for seed wheat,
free Of smut, and others present
agreed.
Louis W. Hill. president OF the
Great Northern railway told the
conference his road was handling IS
per cent more wheat over it's lines
this season than last and said that
in Minnesota the increase was about
80 per cent over last year.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-28
MORE ENGINEERS
COME FROM OREGON

Camp Fremont, Menlo Park. Aug.
2S.--Captain Parrish has announc-
ed today that Company A Oregon
Engineers will NE made the necleus
OF a new regiment to be recruited on
the Pacific coast, A campaign for
filling up the regiment is already
planned.
With a study OF war conditions
as they actually exist on European
battle fields, II becomes more and
more important that the supply
trains and means of transportation
and communication should receive
practically first consideration. The
new United States army is expected
TO have, a considerably larger per
centage OF such regiments than was
In the old regular organization.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-28

the enlisted men of their commands,
The war department has employed
experts to devise cloth colors, and
button and insignia material to
make the troops as invisible as pos
sible. The buttons on the army
field service uniform are dark
bronze. The insignias on an officers
coat are small bronze, dull silver or
gold devices which cannot be seen
across the street.
The only difference between the
insignia on the collar OF an officer
and on that OF an enlisted man is
that the enlisted mans letters are
on a disc while an officers are In a
straight line and separated.
Regular army insignia on the col
lar is ~, s." and on the reserves,
"U. s. r." 'N''
The arm. corps or stan depart
ment a man serves In also are
shown on the collar, A general
staff officer wears u U, S, coat Of
arms superimposed on a five-pointed
silver star,
In the adiutant-general's depart
ment the device Is gold shield.
The inspector-general's department
men wear q sword and fasces cross
ed and wreathed in gold with the
inscription "Droit Et Evant,'
Judge advocate generals depart
ment, a gold sword and pen crossed
'ss=ss=-s
Continued on page ~
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-28
berlin PROMISES !.
SOOTHE ARGENTINE

Buenos Aires, Aug. u.s. Berlin
has sent satisfactory replies to Ar
gentlne's demands for immediate
damages for submarining Argentine
ships and a break between the two
countries has been averted for the
present at least.
II is understood here that the re-
plies Of the German government in
clude positive promises that similar
summarizing shall not happen
again,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-28

Washington. Aug. 2S.--The Ital-
ian embassy has received dispatches
declaring that Trieste is being evac-
uated. The Austrian high COM
mander has ordered the civil popu-
lation TO leave the town.
Hourly the Italian offensive be-
comes more certain OF q military de-
cision OF vast importance. The Aus
trians fleeing before the advancing
Latins are reported so far In ad-
vaace Of them that they are not
cabsht up with. the Italians coming
across stores Of abandoned food.
munitions and guns.
Emperor Charles spent the en-
tire day Of August 22 on the Aus
trian-Italian front. saw Taranoyo
captured and Fort Carso destroyed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-28
WILSON'S d MESSAGE
s. ::::.-..ST|RS ALL RUSSIA

Mosc6w, Aug, 2S,~-presldcnt VIII
sons message to the Russian confer
encc here electrified tho ontlro AZ
sembly.
The promise that the United
States would MD new Russia with
all It's moral and material power,
was greeted with thunderous cheers.
The entire statement was listened TO
with rapt attention and nndncrd' n
very doop Impression,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-28
WAR WITH AUSTRIA
may RESULT SOON

Washington, Aug, 2s.--The tre-
mendous Increase In the assistance
the United States Is giving to the
enemies Of: Austria is expected to
lead to u declaration OF war upon
the United States, The state depart
mcnt has stated that II such a dec
laratlon comes It will be on Ans
-tsIais Initiative. ''i.f
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-28
COWBOY PREACHERS TOUR
THROUGH CENTRAL OREGON

Prineville. Ore. Aug, 2S.--Spread-
ing the gospel In the out-ofthe-way
places. Rev. and Mrs. Samuel q.
Bates, cowboy and lumber camp
preachers, are In central Oregon to-
day, Since last November they have
travelled 22.09S miles In their black
curtnlned wagon
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-28
GERMANS LOST FIFTY
THOUSAND ONE BATTLE

French Headquarters. Aug. 2s.--
Germany has lost over $4,000 men
in the Flanders battle alone since
July 1, This estimate Is conserva-
tive and based on facts actually COM
ing to the knowledge of French
headquarters.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-28
WAR WORRY CAUSES
NEW FORM INSANITY

Portland. Aug. 2S.--War instan-
ity is sweeping the northwest.
This today is the declaration Of
Portland physicians. However. in
stead Of calling the disease war
madness. they use the term demen-
tia anxietosis. One hundred cases
have developed in Portland alone
since June. 1.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-28

An Atlantic Port, Aug. 2S.--A
French steamship arriving at this
city reports successful use OF the
smoke producers during a submar-
the attack. But on the other hand ,
the smoke prevented naval gunners
from firing on the submarine.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-28

Chicago. Aug. 2S.---Two payroll
messengers were shot and killed and
robbed OF $4,000 by five bandits
who made their escape.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-28

London. Aug, 2s.--The Austrians
are vainly endeavoring to stem the
advance OF the victorious Italians
now sweeping forward from Monte
santo. New Austrian troops hurled
into the breech have failed to stop
the advance.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-05-26
FLOOR COVERINGS

We have just added $4,000 more in
Rugs which makes our stock very complete
in Velvets, Administers, Wool and Fibre.
The sizes 18x27 inches, 36x72, 6x9 feet,
and large room sizes S-3x1O-6 All other
stock sizes up to 12x15 ft.
Linoleums-we have added a number
of new patterns in printed and inlaid. Cur
tain materials in Marquesette, Madras and
Scrims 15c to $1.00 per yard. Kirsch Cur
tain rods with the curved ends are adjust
able to any length. Window shades. Our
stock is the handmade window shade
mounted on Hartshorn rollers.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-05-26
ANNOUNCEMENT

We have received and placed stock another which
makes possible houunishng line furnish home from
the parlor to the kitchen.
You do not buy furniture every day. enduring goodness
what are looking for.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-05-26
FOR THE DINING ROOM

Dining Tables in Golden and Fumed
from AZ to 50 inches, extend from to 10
feet Dining Chairs to match. Bullets and
China Cabinets.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-05-26
UNIVERSOLA PHONOGRAPHS

This is the equal of practically any
$4,000 machine in other makes. This is
sold on easy terms for $4,000 or will make
you cash discount. Ask for demonstra-
ton of any Of these instruments. You can
save some money here.
Library Tables in the Fumed Golden
and Waxed finish. Ladies Writing Desks
and Tables in the Golden Oak and Mahog-
any; Tabarets and Jardinere stands.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-05-26
FOR THE BABY

Cribs in white and Vernis Martin fin
ish; Walkers, High Chairs; Go Carts; Cabs
and Swings.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-05
Is Years Ago
What Missoula Was Doing
Century Ago.
CFrom the Missoula Gazette Of Tues
day, April 5, 1922

CFrom the Missoula Gazette Of Tues
day, April 5, 1922
c. A. Searles, lately appointed con-
stable of Libby township. is back from
that country on brief visit and says
things up there are booming. The
railroad will be in from the east about
April Is as there are only about Is
miles between Libby and the end of
the track and the work is pushed from
daylight to dark. From Standpoint on
the west the road is also being pushed
and the ends of the work will meet
at KoOtenai Falls or thereabouts, IA
miles west Of Libby.
Alex Dow has just opened at Arlce
his magnificent new hotel, the Arlee
house. it is on the line of the North
ern Pacific and in the center Of IN.
Flathead Indian reservation. and also in
the midst of land which for the
fisher and hunter is q paradise Game
and fish abound in season and the
place is delightful as Il summer resort
where free from the monotonous cares
of business and the too familiar scenes
of the daily routine Of life the weary
mortal may take in which the health
giving air Of the virgin hills and val
lcys. new ideas, new inspiration and
new strength. The hotel is maintained
in excellent style with comfortable and
we'll furnished rooms, clean and lux
uriOus beds and the best of service.
Major Roman came down from the
agency last night. He says the Indians
are busy putting in unusually large
and the yield viii be big one if things
go right. Last year the wheat and
oats threshcd amounted to SO. 900 bush :
els. This year it will be three times
that amount. The produce and grain
raised by the Indians is more than
balance is disposed of to traders and
stock owners. This year they will
raise so much that they will ship in
car lots.
The ladies appointed in this county
as assistant managers of the worlds
fair are Mesdames Bickford, Brooks
Davis, Reinhard and Anderson At a
meeting at Mrs. G. F. Davis last night
Mrs. Davis was elected president and
Mrs. George Brooks secretary.
A. p. Spaulding and A. J. Urlin were
elected school trustees last Saturday &c
take the place of Mrs. Rankin and
Judge Case, whose terms expired. AT
meeting of the new board held last
night $. q. Murray was elected presi-
dent and A. j. Crlin vice president.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-05

arys Mr. Bees0n will >have. general
charge Of the business of the organi-
zation.
The need OF reorganization under the
present corporation laws of the state
prompted the appointment of B. +.
Berry secretary of the society. and
Albert Besancon, as attorney for the
association to frame set of bylaws,
which will be in harmony with the
statutes regulating corporations.
The report of the committee will be
made at a meeting of all the share
holders in the new office building of
the association, which will be ready for
use by April IA.
The shareholders are requested by
the secretary to be present at this
meeting as many other matters in adj
dition to the consideration of the new
by laws win be brought up for dis
cussion.
The associations new worehouse, To-
Gated near the foundry on Tooe ave
nue., is nearly completed and about
-four carloads of Irvine, wire, farm ma
chinery ana other commodities are now
en- route and are expected to arrive
before April 20.
Before adjournment the board gave
courtesy in extending them the use of
the rooms at the Shapard hotel fol- a
meeting place.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-05
SOCIAL CALENDAR,

Thursday Aftsrnoon-Ladies of the
Presbyterian church at the church as
sembly hall, Mesdames Fox, McHaffie,
Marshall, Ketcham and Word, host
esses. Women's guild, Church of the
holy Spirit in regular session at the
Parish house. Women's Missionary So
ciety of the Christian church meets at
o'clock with Mrs. Josiah Shull at 420
East Front street. Methodist Women's
Home Missionary society meets with
Mrs. ]. G. Ambrose at 401 South First
street.
Friday Afternoon.--West Side club
holds open session at the Lowell school
at $50 o'clock, Mrs. Wilson of the uni
versity the speaker Of the afternoon.
Friday Evsning.-Orchard Homes
Country Life club has program of Good
Friday customs in many lands. with a
reading from Ben Hur by Mrs. Kramer.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-05
INDIAN CUSTOM
CAUSES TROUBLE

Antoine Hammer, an Indian. mixed
tribal custom with United States court
procedure yesterday, when he pleaded
guilty in federal court of stealing a
COW. Hammer said in defense of his
action that it was The custom of In
dams when they found a sick COW, to
kill the animal and save the meat He
said that the COW he had killed was
sick and that he had killed her to
save her flesh. The court deferred
sentence until october 4, and allowed
Hammer to return to his home with
the promise that If the defendant paid
$50. the alleged value of the COW. the
act of restitution would be taken into
account when sentence was passed.
Charles Madison pleaded guilty to
the charge of bootleggini on the res
ervation and sentence was deferred
until the October term. Dave Pro-
novost. named with Madison as de-
PENDANT in the case, stood trial and
was acquitted by the jury.
The other business disposed of was
the hearing for discharge in the case
of G. NJ. Gleason, bankrupt. There be-
ing no objections the petitioner was
discharged.
The petition for discharge in the
case of George II. Hesse. bankrupt.
was set for May IA at Butte.
The petition for discharge of Roy r.
Armstrong. bankrupt, was set for the
same date in Butte.
Fred CLAM of Billings was adjudget
bankrupt and the case was referred t.
Referee Firth Of Billings.
Juror Henry Bedard was excused b,
the court and allowed to return home
30 take care of his cattle.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-05
FORESTRY MEN RETURN.

James Girard and t.. s. SWartz, who
have been with the timber survey
party which left some weeks ago to
make a survey of the pulp chances in
the Canyon Creek region of the Black
foot forest, returned yesterday to the
forestry headquarters here. The sur
as the depth of the snow, which is
from 10 to !, feet throughout the re-
gion, has effectively prevented any at
tempt to commence work
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-05
Measures Defeated at Last
Session Passed Without.
/ Any Changes
WAR RESOLUTION NEXT
Army Bill Carries $240,OOO,.
OOO1Military Academy
81, $4,000

Washington. April -Four big APP
preparation bills which failed in the
senate at the last session were re-
passed in quick succession today by
the house, thus clearing the way for
the war resolution which will be
brought up tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock.
The bills carried appropriations Of
more than $44O.OO0.00O. They were:
Army, $24O,0OO, 900; sundry civil,
$13s.24l.000; general deficiency. $62,-
$4,000 and military academy. $1,349,-
600. No changes were made in the form
Of any of the measures as they passed
the house at the last session. Numerous
emergency amendments will be added
to them in the senate and the final
bills will be drafted in conference.
More Appropriations.
Many additional appropriation bills
will have to be passed but their size or
form win not be known until congress
has declared state of war existing
and the executive branch of the
government has submitted its plans for
prosecuting hostilities. Tentative plans
now being discussed are to pass a
special deficiency bill similar to one
carrying $5O,OOO,0O0 which passed prior
to the Spanish American war, to ne
used in an emergency which may arise
in the various departments.
Chairmen Of all house committees
only await word from the president as
to what he would have them do be-
fore taking action. Within a few days
it is expected the naval, military. ways
and means and judiciary committees
will begin considering war measures.
Representative Padgett, chairman OF
the naval committee, introduced a bill
today to permit the president to take
over boats, including small craft, in
case of war, Chairman Dent of the mill
tary committee said he awaited word
from Secretary Baker as to what steps
ne desired the committee to take be-
fore calling it together.
The judiciary committee will begin
consideration in a few days Of the
espionage bill, which failed at the last
session.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-05

and they are going to make such
a hit with you that you will not be
contented with less than three or
four for your Easter and all sum-
mer wear. Arrow and Monarch
shirts really need no introduction
every man is familiar with their
good qualities. No inferior ma
terials or shoddy workmanship
can be found in these shirts, only
the best percales, reps, crepe
cloths and madras and only the
finest workmanship enter into
their making-all coat styles with
five-button fronts and Numbered
or soft roll cuffs. Endless choos-
ing of patterns.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-05
A REAL SHOW.

Missoula occasionally overlooks
something worth while. Last night was
one Of the occasions. A very small au-
dience turned out to see a very good
drama. 1.-THE House OF GLASS; was de-
serving of n packed house instead Of
many empty seats,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-05
BEESON is ELECTED
AS EQUITY'S HEAD

The affairs of the Incorporated
Farmers Society of Equity are moving
along rapidly toward the establishment
of strong business foundation for the
coming year. The board of directors
met recently and elected A. J. Beeson
as general manager and fixed his sal
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-05
Mallory
Hats

are here If you like color you are
sure to admire the ones we show.
We have them in several shades
varying from bright to sombre
black, so you're bound to find one
to your liking. The styles are the
very latest and absolutely correct.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-05
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

A marriage license was issued yes
terday to George r. Orvis, %, and Miss
Ida Van Dorm. IS, both of Missoula.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-05
Ii You Mean to BE in Style for
the Easter Parade You'll Want
at Least One Of These
Silk
CraVats
AT
$l.OO:

These new wide flaring end
cravats will take you out Of the
masses and give you dignified
appearance. Several hundred
new patterns arrived only this
week from New York. They rep
resent the last word in four-in-
hand designing. We consider this
very unusual fine showing ow-
ing to the scarcity of good silks
that 60 into the making of neck
wear-and they are every one
pure silk as we'll as being shown in
beautiful patterns and color COM
binations without number. Buy
these smart silk ties today for
Easter wear.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-07-24
NEIRA CONvOCA A ELECCIONE
(Viene de la Alta. pag.)

relies trajo una carta suscrita por Ca
rranza, Gil la que ofrece dar una i'm
portante comision a ]cualQuicra de los
candidates que salga derrotado en-
la lucha electoral, a fin de que flgu-
re prominentemente Y pueda hacerse
de elcmcntos pecunarios para cubrir
las fuertes cantidades de dinero que
cstan gastando en- Ia campana.
Espinosa Mireles y Gutierrez fir
marc IN documento en- CT cue Sc
comprometieron a ordenar a sus par
tidarios que observer n actituf'
distinta de la que han vcnido obscr-
vando; que cescn Ell u ataqucS en-
la prcnsa Y la tribuna; que no Sc
liable mas de los "millones raslauos
durantc la Gpoca unconstitutional
por los ~actuales candidates a! gobicr-
no de Coahuila V por ultimo, Il
prcstar su apoyo a aqucl que rcsulte
triunfante en- las eiecciones.