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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-19
POOR INCLINED TO
DROP MILK AS FOOD

New York, Dec. 19.-Disastrous
results of the sudden rise in the
cost of milk, which is causing the
poor to drop 1t from the diet of
babies and young children. are re-
ported by the experts of the national
children's bureau, who fear wide
spread sickness and rapid increase
in infant mortality, unless milk is
continued In the feelings.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-19
STORM INTERRUPTS
BATTLES IN FRANCE

London. Dec. ig.--f'ield Marshal
Haig reports that he is making some
important changes In his headquar-
ter stan. There have been no changes
In the situation at the front.
Heavy snow and bad weather gen.
orally has brought the fighting al.
most to standstill on the western
front In France and Belgium. except
for small encounters by outposts and
reciprocal bombardments.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-19
HALF MILLION. Loss
IN BALTIMORE fire.

Baltimore. Dec. 19.-Half mill
lion loss resulted from fire which
broke out in the five story clothins
establishment of Morris Brothers q
Company in the heart of the whole
sale bushes district about 1875
this morning. Several large whole
sale establishments suffered heavy
loss by water and were threatened
by the flames.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-19
|NCEND|AR|ES FIRED
ROCKEFELLER HOME

Cleveland. o.. Dec. i9.-Police to-
day claimed to have evidence that
Are which late Monday night des-
troyed Forest Hills" the home OF
John d. Rockefeller here. was Of In
cendiary origin.
Detectives were preparing to
search the ruins as soon as they
cool In an effort to fix responsible
ity for the blaze. Revised estimates
fixed the amount Of the loss at
$500
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-19
FLETCHER RETURNING
FROM MEXICO CIT,

Washington. Dec. 19.--Americal
Ambassador Fletcher will return T.
the United States for a Christina
vacation state department official
stated today.
Officials denied that, as Germa
propaganda had It. he is quittin
Mexico City without asking for pass
ports.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-19
OLD FRENCH CRUISER
SUNK BY SUBMARINE

Paris, Dec. 19.-The old French
cruiser. Chateau Renault. employed
as transport, was torpedoed and
sunk In the Mediterranean on De-
cember IA, The submarine which
attacked her was destroyed shortly
thereafter
The passengers OF the Chateau
Renault we're all soldiers or sailors
and were saved. Ten members ol
the crew were lost.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-19
SEAT1lES NEW CHIEF
WANTS BAN REMOVED

Seattle, Dec. 19.-Seattle's new
chief of police. Warren. today told
General Irons. commander at Camp
Lewis. that he was trying to clean
mp the city and he hoped Seattle
would be given a Christmas present
in the form Of revocation OF the
ambargo order.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-19

Portland, Dec. l9.-Flood reports
are coming in from various sections
OF the northwest as result OF the
several days OF hard rain.
Because OF the high water. Great
Northern and Northern Pacific
trains to Puget Sound are operating
by way OF the Spokane, Portland and
Seattle North bank railway be-
tween Spokane and Vancouver
Wash.
High water interrupted rail tramr
between Portland and Seattle for q
short time today.
High water near Hoover. Ore. on
the Corvallis & Eastern railroad
and a slide on the Southern Pacific
line to Tillamook. caused slight de-
lays today. but railroad schedules
are being approximated.
The Willamette river Is approach
ing flood stage and the Columbia is
rising steadily. Telegraph and tele-
phone service has been interrupted
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-19
ECONOMY BOARD TO
SURVEY INDUSTRIES

Washington, Dec. 19.-George NJ
Peck. industrial representative Of
the war industries board. Monday
was authorized by the council of nal
tional defense, to make an immedi1
ate survey of so-called non-essential
industries which may be converted
to supply war needs. He will be ash
sisted in this work by an economy
board.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-19
GERMANS STORM|NC
ITALIAN POSITIONS

Rome, Dec, 19.--On the northern
Italian front, the Austro-Germans
continue their strong efforts to find
a weak spot In the Italian defense
through which they may rush south
The Monte Solarolo sector is the
center OF the fierce fighting at pres
ent.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-19
WINTER WHEAT ACREAGE
rs TORTY-TWO MILLION

Washington, Dec. 1s-The winter
wheat acreage is 42.170.00 Its
condition Is 70 $40 per cent, ac-
cording to a statement issued today
by the department OF agriculture,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-19
ITALIAN TROOPS HELPED
IN CAPTURE OF JERUSALEM

Washington. Dec. i9.-Brltlsh
troops we're aided In their victorious
advance against Jerusalem by Ital-
ian forces and Major De-Agostoni,
Rome cables announce this after
noon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-19

Berlin, Dec. 19.-The Austro-Ger-
mans are stormlng the italian posi-
tions on Monte Asalone and the ad-
joining heights. Over 1000 italians
have been taken prisoner.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-19
PEOPLE OF WOObIAwN BEING
RESCUED BY VESSELS SENT
FROM PORTLAND
COLUMBIA HIGHWAY MENActD
Heavy Rains Cause Worst Flood In
Years Upon Streams In Territory
Tributary To Portland

Portland, Dec. ia fleet OF
three river steamers and Port OF
Portland tug have been sent by
Mayor Baker to Woodlawn. Wash.
to rescue residents who are en-.
dangered by the flooding OF the
town. The water is six feet deep
there. t...,s
A sherff's posse from Portland
has rescued four negroes marooned
near Lents. Two OF them were
women.
Flooded water falls are menacins
the Columbia river highway.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-19
TREATY WITH SPAIN
MENTIONED BY COUNT

London. Dec. III have no
doubt OF the allies ultimate Vie
tory" Count Romanones. former
Spanish premier. was quoted as de-
ciaring In Madrid dispatch printed
Monday here In the Daily Express.
1--WE hope for treaties with AM
erica and France similar to that
Just concluded with England"
.- Reference to n treaty with Eng
land is not explained.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-19

Washington. Dec. Various
reports continue to come from Rus
ala with regard to operations OF the
revolutionary and counter.revolu-
tionary forces In their struggle for
supremacy. but out OF the maze II Is
impossible TO gain an accurate Idea
as TO which side Is In the ascendency.
Recognition OF the Bolshevlki
government by the United States
still IL remote. II was indicated to-
day at the state department. Re
ports In Europe suggesting devel-
oping sentiment In favor OF dealing
with the new regime as de facto
government have found no response
here, and II was made plain that the
United States would continue Its
policy OF awaiting Developments.
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-19

n. y. Macduff, chairman for 10
sephine county's Red Cross mem.
besship drive, this morning received
from C. C. Chapman. state chairman
the following telegram:
Fifteen counties Of Oregon. aver
aging "a per cent of their allotted
quotas rank In the following order
according to reports received here
to date--Coos. Union. Morrow, Gil
liam. Deschutes. Malheur, Harney1
Western Washington. Josephine
Wallowa. Yamhill. Benton. Clatsopl
Baker and Lane.
Weather conditions are fright
fully adverse. Twenty precincts Id
Portland have averaged 900 each
Seven counties have wired that they
will certainly exceed their quotas"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-19
DESPITE HANDICAP. EvERY|
SECTION OF STATE SENDS EN-
COURAGING REPORTS
.UMATlll COUNTY Is N lED|
for the Remainder Of Week, WORK |
Will Be Pushed With Renewed
vigor. Josephine Doing Well

Portland, Dec. 1s.-Reports|
reaching state headquarters for the
Red Cross drive up to noon today
give total for the state OF 3l.z5o|
divided. Portland s.110 and outside
23,1S9.
There Is q paucIty OF returns for
Portland districts. One district out
of the 22 has turned In over 1000
alone. w
Late returns bring Umatilla coun1
ty into the lead with 1000. or 4
per centage Of SO. Coos county d
second with $500 or 81 per cent
Both counties have quotas Of 1900
Twelve per cent OF the states to-
tai has been obtained during the twd
days work. Sixteen, counties aver
age 27 per cent. The average for
all the state outside of Portland q
16 per cent. The campaign win nov
be forced in Portland where the bad
weather has held 1t back.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-12-19

Peirograd, Monday. Dec. H.
Count Czernln and Dr. Won Kuehl-
Continued on page 81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
Edison and the Submarine

n REAr as Thomas u. Edison's contribu-.
NJ lions to the world already have been. he
will earn the final crown of laurel if he sue
ceeds in the effort he is now lid 10 be making
1t is strongly animated that he is trying to
perfect q device TO locate Uboats under the
surface Various dctectors have been in use
since the early stages OF the war. but that
they have not materially lessened the sub
marine menace is only too apparent. Ger
many and the Germans have pinned their
hopes on undersea frightfulness. If Edison
can devise & means to shatter these hopes. the
world cannot pay him too great homage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
Health Talks, by d.. VIM. Brady
''s"'' 1915 National Newspaper servicsJ
The Quest of Good Climate.

As numerous letters from, corro.,
thar $780, o,, ~ IS common impression of invalids
t""' somewhere FAR away is a climate esna.i.iI,,
,aNora6le for recovery and that the cher fmnc
non OF good doctor is direct this surerer
hither and that one thther 10 the four 1890 ea
or the world in the quest Of the n,r,in,, t
u .''.''m.e favorable for his individual ailment
As matter OF fact no climate is oui,a fa,.a
ah'e TO any particular type of illness ~ vi
r fou and practically any climate is favorab,e
, 10. me Greater part OF the year II Won oniv
nuence. "'" the desired in
s,,n ne most heathfui climate in the world. as
lP.E proved ny vital statistics. is tina. bet wean
the 4o,h and 18th degrees of Ia,itude .nS zen zen
i'" ''i me TO I'VE in this climate is i'm the au
.unh' mat ideal temperature is AROUND - az
srees Fahrenheit. which we are 81 . o. de
pr pr az the prorer household temneraInrs
All winter II an invalid could micr.ia gu
IN the summer spring and south in ~ nor nor
yer or tal preferably afoot following the Lie
and the sun. he would have an ideaI .nt Dlrhs
healing climate the year around 'u'ary'
hihss mat make climate favor.h,,
dus, and smn.s 'em ,, humidity. winds
noderatelE cool air is invigoratins for ono
o,hnr ru"eaculos's anaemia. neurasthenia or
Eaiescing from severe acute Illness Mnda con
S"iaI e" Emt OF temperature are always bene
ciaiiy II the air is damp as i'm reri nains. eSpe-
IN the fhiippnes. Excessive cold drivn sols
mosphere OF a desert as in two or ,hra aaiu at
OF winter In the Northern States mouths
The more sunshine the better III. o,;.
1 o,n ne heathy and the sick. Here is xbau
.oiorano' ar first choice. because or the nen,
Of waImh an" as second choice. because
"a aii"lh ana humidity, get their ponu,.ri,,'
4riZoha and New Mexico. however boa.' ~ y
, ''hm . ana both cool air Cat some eleyation"
ana warm air the lower lcveIs '"'ioh'
IL is serious mistake for an ;nv.,;s
n ; uElhg tins and that climate rba -
W me physician should be followed in an
quest OF good climate. " any
m aueHtfons and Answer.
nc haunted iiouse.-W Guild Won advise
10 move into a house where two norsn ' me
n ,t .. rohsutnptlon--one sixteen years aso ~
o'her TWO years ago" 90 ''e
AnSWer.-l should moi baei,,o
a house myself. if it were given an or ~ such
house clea ming Ct" ordinary
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
News Of Fifty Years Ago
(From the Richmond Dispatch May I, 1850

The stevedores and workmen on the Dock
struck on saturday for higher wages. Yester-
nouncine the fact Some OF these were torn
down: and the. strikers la negroes raised a
passers-by with violence. There was consid-
cradle excitement for while. and riot seemed
imminent. but the police managed restore
peace and order.
thorizing the superintendent Of the peniten-
tiary to hire any number OF convicts as may
ton OF the City Water Works. their hire 10
be paid in city bonds in ten years. with interest
A colored man who attempted to ride in
raised quite rumpus. But few negroes want
treSpass the street cars. and II seems
that some provision might be made for them.
The revival which has been going on at
Trinity Methodist Church for ten days past
will be continued through this week, and per-
haps longer Rev. r. y. Sledd is preaching
some powerful sermons.
The General Assembly adjourned sine die
yesterday evening. Both houses cleared off
from their calendars vast amount OF bust
franchised under the acts OF Congress- and NAV
never come back to the legislative halls hut
Mrs. DIR. Duncan wife OF the pastor OF the
Washington street Methodist Church in Peters
burg. is critically III.
General Henry a. Wise has accepted the invi-
mcnt of the North Carolina University in June
next.
all day and far into the night, hut it did p not
materially Interfere with the attendance upon
the Confederate Memorial Razaar Tho crowds
and liberal In their expenditures for the articIes
the ladies have to offer.
The commander at Fort rinckney has called
order. This tribe and their allies giving
the army a great deal OF trouble.
Pacific Railroad has recommenced With I'm s snS
miles Of ties and forty miles OF iron the spot.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
Another Opportunity for Service.

70 the Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
STA local fraternal order Of limited Nom
5Trsh'p mas adoped tho policy of remittins tho
uucS OF All members who enter the military
service This action is so clearly supported by
prEtcai and patriotic considcrat lions, 1t is sur
emulated. ' "'"e'S
t,,h. possible that orders like the Masons
Tins. t'hd Fellows and Woodmen would be
p nowrrirss to remit dues without authorize ton
,rom 'heir national executive bodies There
H won'a Il, De no such obstacle. however. In the
$50 OF dozens of orEanizat ions of local char
fn ' er ransinE from the town and country clubs
-, ti BUSINESS professional and welfare asso-
'i"'i'''S 'hat arc numerous in this city
ne pay OF a private compcls a frugal per
Sonai budget In the few weeks hundreds
Mi ne called to the colors who will have no
bershin ~ =" me cancellation of their men,
d. IN a high degree appropriate and even patri.
o.lv LOT All local organizations recognizes the
shc m,,, OF those Of their members who enter
uuntll they return TO civil life? WIthdra wing
rom u social business. professional or fratcrnai
vi Eah'Hatlon because ones army or navy mn "
no longer permits one to remain. especially ~ one
naS bcen a member long enough form friend
SHIPS and attachments Is ordeal that many
would gladly avoid "a ItISA DIctt ~
richmond, April 90
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01

sectivorous. but so is tho chicken; he is in
clined to be scavenger, but SO Is the most
succulent porkcr and he is most abundant
There isn't much of him. but there are so
many of him that the markings of sparrow
pie are easily obtainable by one industrious
small boy and gravel-shooter.
And. as the Columbus man says. national
appetite for sparrows would help to curb a
pest. The only objection now apparent Is
sort of antipathy, toward the untried. That
can be overcome by imagining the sparrow
is reedbird. There has been reason to
suspect--in restaurants in other cities---that
reedbrds were sparrows
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
Uufairncss to National Guard

r lSCRIMINATION against the National
- Guard. now being shown by the War
department in the selection OF reserve Of
hcers and in appointments to the officers
training camps. is little short OF abominable
II violates every elementary principle of fair
ness. and it reveals gross national ingrati-
tude. most discouragin TO those who at great
sacrifices have performed valuable services
to their country.
Orders of the department limit appoint
ments to the training camps to . per cent
or the enlisted strength of any National Guard
unit In the case Of the Blues, for example
this means that only five men may be sent
10 Fort Myer. although very much larger
number have applied. That this is unjust
to these men. goes without saying: that it Is
unjust to the country, is equally manifest for
II deprives the country of the services in
positions of trust and responsibility, of young
men of character and education who already
have had ten months rigid training in the
duties OF soldier.
That the National Guard system Is un-
satisfactory and has been unsatisfactory in
many respects. everybody knows but it has
been for many years the only body Of citizen
soldiers in the country and, with the regular
army, the countrys reliance in time of
trouble. When the rest of us were sitting
quietly at home, national qua rdsmen we're
drilling in their armories sacrificing their
occasion.
queliing riots and preserving order
When war with Mexico threatened. the
National Guard sent to the border and
we have it on the. authority OF the Secretary
OF war and the chief OF stat that Its presence
there saved the country from most disagree
able. thankless and Improbable conflict
There can be no question that the men who
have borne these burdens are the nations
creditors, entitled to first consideration when
military honors are being awarded There
can be no question that, other things being
equal. the man who has been under military
discipline for eight or ten months is more
valuable. more efficient and better fitted to
hold commission than another man who
has had no such training.
All that the young men Of the National
Guard ask is equality Of opportunity with
men from civil life, and that poor need of
justice they should not have to ask 1t should
be granted as right. There is no more
fairness and no more sense in limiting TO .
per cent the number Of mem ers of military
command who may be sent TO a training camn
than there would be in applying such limi-
tation to the membership Of a church or
Masonic lodge
or course, the whole enlisted strength of
National Guard unit should not be allowed TO
depart at the same time. Reasonable regu-
iations IN this respect necessary and
could be framed easily The blanket denial
Of legitimate ambitions. such as the depart-
mental orders now in effect impose is another
matter altogether. These orders, for the sake
OF fairness and discipline and for the good
OF the service, should be abrogated without
delay.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
May Day

HIS may become one OF the most memoir
able dates in history. 1t is May Day
the traditional day of labors protest. the day
of the inauguration Of innumerable general
strikes which In the past have affected the
course Of European events Germany Ans
tria Hungary and Sweden are viewing the
rise OF this days sun with Jealous and an
prehensive eye
Strikes are expected In MANY Giles
throughout the central empires OsteusibIv
they will be protests against the reduction OF
the bread ration and the limitation of lahore
prerogatives, hut they may devotion into
something much more serious and significant
The electoral reforms which Socialists in Cor
many demand. the Kaiser and the Chancellor
nave refused, or put aside until the end M
the war.
That discomfort In Germany and Austria
Hungary is strong every one knows: inst
now strong II is the events OF this day will
determine. Autocracy is powerful the Ger
man system Of espionage enters everywhere
and communication among scattered units of
revolutionary forces is almost impossible in
countries where the railroads. the telephone
and telegraph systems. we'll as the posta
service. are all controlled by the government
In order to be successful revolt against
the rulers OF Germany must be participated
In by very large numbers of the German
people. When the torch OF revolution is
iishted, the blaze may spread in a way not
contemplated by the organizers OF discomfort
ana II may be so in the kaiser's empire and
the empire of the 1apsburgs to-day
However. we cannot believe very ferven,,
IN German revolution at this time Thar
such day OF reckoning will come seems IA
us assured, but not yet. The German peon1o
nave not been convinced that military
triumph for them is impossible and tina, do
feat is sure. Until this conviction takes nos
session of their minds they are likely to nrh,
and struggle on.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01

Will become OF dear mothers. who toiled
shaved and worried many many years so that
We men should grow to love and respect
and thousands Of families throughout this coun-
.rE VINO nave several sohs ~ military age who
There should be a law. perhaps there is for
aahihes that have two or more sons OF military
age. One son should have n written ncrn,ission
or some other means to identify him, so that
ne would be just AS much honored as one of
our soldiers. and stay at home to help support
ms parents II would not only save the govern
mcnt thousands OF dollars. but would give our
so, ,.tI more hGhting spirit. j. ". j.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
The Richmond Times-Dispatch
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost my tonic exce.t
Ing on legal md medical subJect. are nn,wer.a
ircc by The Timcs-Dispatch InformatIsn Bu-
rc"u' through our Washington branch we are
resources or the various Federal Eoyernnen n
orrartments and tho great Library Coneress,
W"irh furnish information of prtceIcsn value to
INC public. A. all inquiries answered d.
rer'i! ny personal letter. irrespective vhe the
P''"'eo' H-cent stamp II required for return
postnEe. Writer'S name must br furnI,h.d
.'"ihhis Will not answer. and poat-onre nd
areSs must he plainly given. Address The Times
Dispatch Information Bureau, Richmond, Va,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
SEEN ON THE SIDE.
10 Ahead.

Go Ahead.
When you know that you are right,
Go ahead:
When you wantto win a fight,
Go ahead:
When you've lots Of work to do
And spring fevers calling you,
That's the hest OF all times to
Go ahead.
When your strength begins to fail,
Go ahead;
Then you can't afford to quail
Go ahead:
When you've nothing i'm reserve
Rut your stock of faith and nerve
That's cnouEh-so do not swcrve;
Go ahead.
Whatsoever may be your TX,
Go ahead:
Though YOU feel Dame Fortunes kicks.
Go ahead:
FOR the GUTTER is tho ono
Who in life gets badly done:
so just Srit your teeth. my son:
Go ahead.