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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20
US. WILL HELP TO
keep SEA LANE OPEN

Washington. Mar. ao.---The United
States. England and France will Join
In guarding the transatlantic ship
lanes against German U boats II pres
ent government plans materlalixe.
The administration expected to be-
GIN today the work OF informally ne
gotiating with these nations, Thls
probably will be undertaken through
the state department and the British
and French embassies here.
With It's proposed big fleet OF pa
troll boats, plus larger navy vessels.
tho United States will be In u posi-.
ton TO offer protection to commerce
on the American coast. while England
and France will be expected to rccip-
roeate In the barred zone.
Navy men believe that the submar-
Inc menace may be brought directly
home: that feats such as the u-53
performed OF Nantucket last sum.
mer will be repeated.
Navy and army departments are
buzxing with preparations. The navy
bears the Ibrunt Of the work. but
under the surface the army has shap-
ed Its plans whereby II can call out
the national guard anew and also
provide sufficient officers for the
training OF half million men.
The New York navy yard began
work on forty submarine chasers.
hastily ordered. while tomorrow bids
will be opened for two hundred or
more li0-foot speed boats. available
for coast patrols and submarine
chasers.
Nothing will be permitted to stand
In the way OF Fastening navy pre-
paredness, The elght-hour law has
been cast aside and II commander
ing Is needed. II Will be undertaken,
Mobilization OF the Atlantic fleet
and Of the naval militia has been
considered for two weeks or more
and 1t may be necessary to accom-
p;ish this before long.
The tenseness OF international af-
fairs has spurred both army and navy
recruiting. The navy now has CO.
500 men. though 1t still must raise
about $4,000 more. Early gradna-
ton OF two Annapolis clnssss Will
rrovide officers for the unframed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20
FRENCH GAIN,
tcontinued from Page -

are now pressing forward, French
cavalry. infantry. artillery and ayia-
tlon squads aid In harassing and pur-
suing the enemy. The entire terri
tory behind the retiring Germans is
filled with an endless steady advance
Of columns OF infantry. artillery. cav
airy. Huge military camps bloom on
the devastated fields: bloom for a
few hours and then disappear as the
troops move forward.
All Ia movement and yet so meth
odically is II executed that beyond
Roye the Paris newspapers are being
distributed to the soldiers today with
the same regularity as In Paris It.
self
The tiger-llke onslaught which tho
French are making On the German
rear Is partly explained by the fact
that ever since the Somme offensive
the French have known that re-
treat has been under preparation.
The Somme offensive Of last fall con-
vinced the Germans OF their inability
to Withstand another such attack
from the allies. especially N that Of
fensive was to be resumed on more
extended front this spring.
Therefore. the Germans began con-
struction OF new line OF retreat
now known as the Hindenburg line.
II runs south from Arras. past San
Quentin and rc-join the old front
In the vicinity OF Scissors. On these
new detenses the Germans forced the
French civil population to work
many days.
French raids during the past three
weeks demonstrated that tho Ger
mans were gradually Withdrawing.
The French tried TO engage the enc
my In battle. but the Germans re-
fused to fight. starting q retirement.
Forcarmed by their advance infor-
nation, the French Immediately
launched a pursuit with q great con-
OF men and materials
exactly the sort OF a concerted drive
which the Germans had hoped to
avoid In abandoning their positions.
Returning refugees, who were
forced by the Teutons TO work on
the new defenses on the Hindenburg
line. stated today that the Germans
hoped by shortening their lines on
the western front TO release thirty
divisions OF men for strategy else
where. Thirty divisions la approx
imately 600. 900 men.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20
EXODUS or GERMANS FROM
UNITED STATES 10 MEXlCO

Laredo. Texas. Mar. 20..--A general
exodus OF Germans through this port
to Mexico continues, According TO
statistics OF immigration authorities.
two thousand more persons entered
Mexico the past week than departed
and a good majority OF these were
Germans.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20
Josephine Properties Wanted.

The Chamber OF Commerce has re-
ceived inqueries from prospective pur-
chasers. concerning properties in this
county, as follows: Well developed
copper or gold property; good hay
farm and stock ranch combined, will
pay cash; stock ranch OF 500 to
1000 acres--not too isolated, prefer
ably equipped; 100 acres OF land,
priced about 500 per acre. not over
20 miles from railroad, suitable for
stock with small family garden and
orchard plat. These inquiries are on
file in the rooms OF the Chamber OF
Commerce. Names and addresses OF
fnquirers viii gladly be furnished
those calling for them
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20
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COMING EVENTS
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March 20. Tuesday-Music club re-
cital In Chamber OF Commerce
rooms at s p. M.
March 80. 81. Friday and Saturday
Senior class play. "Bluhing IT,"
at opera house.
April l2, IS, Meeting OF the lst
Southern Oregon District Fedora.
tion OF women's clubs at Grants
Pass.
April s6. Thursday-Meeting Of
Southern Oregon Association OF
Odd Fellow lodges at Grants Pass
and celebration OF 9Sth anniver-
sary OF oddfellowship.
May rs, l7-Tri- State Good Roads
association convention at Medford.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20
40 WARMING WAS GIVEN
STEAMER VIGILANCIA

London, Mar. 2O.--Report from
the American consul today confirmed
the fact that the American steamer
vigllancia was not warned before
sunk by German submarine. The
survivors were adrlft from Friday
morning until Sunday. n
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20
Wanted to he u Soldier

Wanted to BE n Soldier
Dale Sloan, IA year old youth
OF Applegate, thought he wanted to
join the army and be an aviator.
Acting on this impulse he left home
and journeyed to the city and ap-
piled at the local recruiting ofiice
for entry into the service. He repre-
sented to the officer In charge that
he was l6 years Of age. but as II
was necessary to have permission
from his parents. the enlistment was
delayed short time. Before his
hopes OF being a soldier were rea-
lied his father appeared and took
him home. Now Dale Is again split
ting the kindling and doing the
chores, no doubt dreaming OF the life
that might have been his AZ soldier
boy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20
After the Trespassers-

After the Trcepassers-
Gus A. Lovegren, Of the general
land ONCE, arrived in the city this
morning. and will investigate a num-
ber Of complaints that have been
made concerning the cutting Of wood
and timber from government lands.
notably the o. & c. grant lands.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20
Closes weiderburn School

Closes Wetiderburn School
Mrs. Douglas Raine finished the
term OF the winter school at We'd
derburn last week, and this week
left for Coos county. where she will
visit friends for a few days, later
proceeding TO Grants Pass to Join
her husband. who has been engaged
in mining during the winter. They
will return here in time for the be-
ginning Of the fishing season. Cold
Beach Reporter.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20
Whist Players Banquet

WHIST fIayers Banquet--
During the winter months a score
OF Grants Pass men. divided into two
sides and captained by Messrs. Fred
Williams and VI. l.. Opdycke. met
once a week to contest over the du-
plicate whist boards. A banquet to
be provided at the expense OF the
losers was the goal, and last count
showed the Opdycke players far In
the rear. The banquet was served In
the dining room OF the Grants Pass
hotel last evening when all scores
were settled and where roast chicken
was the trump. Following the ban
quet round OF whist was played TO
bring the season to proper close.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20
Probably Not.
"Is Pickleby manicure artistr'
II don't know. WhYr

II Just saw him. nnd he told me that
be had charge " hundred hands at
biz place ~ business" 'lev"lnnd i',nIn
Dculrr
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20

John" said Mrs Norton NJ ave
seated herself ~ tn, hotel hrrakfasi
table. did you -ali n wulirrf'
Yes said Norton. lonsing up from
his paper, Il called him. aud he had q
tray full
A classified ad will dive reauits
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20
SEEK NEW METHODS TO
SETTLE IRISH QUESTION

London, Mar. Chancellor OF
the Exchoquer Bonar-Law announced
10 the commons today that the gov
ernment was considering the best
means OF settling the Irish question
Including the suggestion that he
preside over a conference OF dominion
delegates at an imperial conference.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20

Job printing OF every description al
the Courier ONCE.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20
Birthday Dinner

Mrs. W. p. Smith entertained on
st. Partick's day at her home at 204
West F street in honor OF Mr.. Smiths
62nd birthday. Decorations were In
honor Of 81. Patrick. Music and con-
versation filled the time until an
excellent dinner was served to the
following: Mrs. Ella Minto. Vivian
Doddridge. Anna Pearson. MIR. and
Mrs. John Dennison, Miss Jessie
Smith. Masters Glenn Pearson, Philip
Doddridge and the host and hostess.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20


CLASSIFIED AID RATES. ---25
words. two issues, csc, six issues,
soc; one month, $3.50, when paid In
advance. When not paid In advance,
SC per line per issue)
IVAN LIVINGSTON. Incorporated
Accountant. Bookkeeping systems,
accounting and auditing. Address
li5 A street. 81
OUND-Bracelet. Owner inquire
No. SOC. care Courier. OF
FOUND Key. Owner inquire at
Courier Office. O6
FOR SALE--Full blooded Black
Minorca roosters. Phone 603-F-
IA. OF
WANTED-Capable gardener. Phone
600-F-2 or address Rogue River
Orchard company. Merlin. Oregon.
NEWTOWN APPLES for sale. Phone
606-r-24. OF
FOR SALE--One large roll top desk,
solid oak, In good condition. also
one bear skin rug. Inquire at
233 West street OF
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20

Change Of Telephone Number
DR.. Ed Bywater, eye. ear, nose and
throat specialist. Residence 260-L;
ONCE 260-J. 06
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20
Clean Up

Clean Up
For housekeeping use an electric
vacuum cleaner. Three models tc
select from, Bush Electric store. 0G
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20

q. n :. Meeting
The regular meeting OF the East
ern Star will be held Wednesday
evening. Initiation will be postpon-
ed until April 4.
Did You Evcr Read---
The Mistakes of Darwin" or
"Snowdrops and violetss" Reviewed
March 80 and 81. 06
Down Rogue River Trail
H. w. letters came In Tuesday from
Grants Pass. coming down the Rogue
river trail all the way to the head
OF navigation. He is on hand again
for anything in the line of bridge
work. painting. or anything that
shows un TO be done, Gold Beach
Reporter,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20

Job work at the Courier.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20

How High
Can a hobby horse jump? Fully
illustrated in the Senior play. March
80 and 81. 06
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20

A classified ad will give results,
Job printing al the Courier
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20
Did You Evcr Re~d---

Bluffing It
The Senior class play will surel,
be presented March 80 and 81, OF
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20
- ss=s=s-ss=-
NEW TODAY

classified ad will give results.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-20

FOUND-Bracelet. Owner inquire
No. SOC, care Courier. OF
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
BY FREDERICK NJ. KERBN.

Stan Special
OCEAN GROVE, y. J, Aug "a
Should a women continue to live with
the husband she no longer lovesy
Is a marriage certificate mere scrap
Of paper7
Is there a higher morality that an
swers these questions raised by the
divorce granted =. Lloyd Lewis, Of
Ocean Grove, from his beautiful 2S-
year-old wife?
A dozen Zeppelins, dropping bombs
on this town. could not have stirred
u more Ocean Grove Is the most re-
ligious community IN the United States.
Il is owned by the Ocean Grove Camp
meeting Association of the Methodist
church. The church Discipline rules
are It's town ordinances.
The town is surrounded by a high
fence. on Sunday no vehicle is allow
ed, nothing can be sold. not even milk
for babies. and no bather enters the
ocean. Only its dozen churches and
the big auditorium are open.
Mrs. Anna Ballard Lewis, the di-
vorced wife, is the daughter Of Or.
Aaron E. Ballard. %. venerable nresi-
dent Of the campmeeting association,
called The Father Of Ocean Grove"
The man in the case is an Organist.
Mrs. Lewis was a church singer
In June 1914. Mrs. Lewis told her
mother she could no longer live with
her husband, because another man had
won her affections.
Resumption Of marital relations with
her husband. under the circumstances
Mrs. Lewis thought would be sinful.
So she moved into another part of
her fathers house (whero the young
couple were living, and maintained her
own establishment, speaking only for
mallv 90 her husband.
The husband, New Jersey Anti-Ss-
loon League district superintendent
makes no charge Of inAdelity against
bis wife, aud both her father and
mother. who testified against her, de-
clare she has never violated the
moral CODE
Mrs. Lewic is sure she has done
right. people may think what they
Will" she said. Those who under
stand viii not eriticise."
Evening journal., 1917-08-24


aam.rLah
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
OTTAWA. Canada, Aug. 24.-The
French-Canadian is the unsolved rid
die Of tie Dominions.
To the British colonist the attitude
Of the French-Canadian during the
was has been inexplicable The mass
of the French-Canad'ans are opposed
% conscription. So bitterly are they
opposed to Il thet threats OF armed
and organized resistance have been
freely made by street speakers in
Montreal.
The Nationnlists element in French
Canadian politics, led by Henri Bour-
assa, the brilliant public'st and editor
~ lie Devoir. q Montreal daily. not
only oppose conscription but frankly
advocate n policy Of the Withdrawal,
of Canada from continued active par
dc'pation in the war as a fighting
force. They dream Of a day when a
French rXpubVc will arise on the
shores Of the St. Lawrence. within
whose borders the civilization and
ideals Of the French-Canndian may be
logically devoiODcd.
The French-Canadian has had nc
active connection with France for
over $50 years. He points out that
his ASSOCIATION with the mother coun.
Ty then IS about as close as the con.
oection between New Englond and
Great Britain. When France broke
with the Vatican the republic shat
tered its last lave connection with
The strongly Catholic inhabitants o.
Quebec. Likewise he has no blood
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
French-Canadians Proves
UnSoIVed Canadian Riddle

relationship with Great Britain. The
call Of the motherland, that brought
thousands Of boys with British blood
in their veins, thrilling TO the re-
cruiting stands. left him cold.
He Is primarily a Canadian OF Que
bee. His interests are first with his
province Living intensively lie does
not recognize or acknowledge the
propriety OF any demand upon him for
personal partic' patton in the conflict.
"Cancda." said Bourassi. has al
ready made a military display In men
and money proportionately superior
TO that OF any nation engaged in the
war
"An increase IN our war expense
will spell bankruptcy and hreeten
tho economic life Of the nation and
eventually its independence. Conscrip-
ton means strife ad disunion IN Can
ada. It will hurt the cause Of the
Allies TO a greater extent than Il viii
help
III the United states does as much
as Cenada has done IN proportion to
, our. weclth and population they will
have TO raise an army of 6.000.00C
men"
Tho French Canadian points out
that the British colonist is not en-.
listing as a Cared an but as a Brit
isher. The French-Canadian regards
himself as the only simon pure Ca
madam
"Conscrlption' declared Bourassi
recently. may mean second Mexico
north Of the forty-ffth ond forty
ninth parallels"
Evening journal., 1917-08-24

try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. l took six bottles and today 1
am a healthy woman able 70 do my own
housework. / wish every suffering
woman would try Lydia L. Pinkham' 3
Vegetable Compound. and find out for
themselves how good It y. ~ Mrs. Carl,
A. KIEsO, 596 North Ave. Aurora, Ill.
The great number Of unsolicited tes-
timonials on file at the Pinkham Lab
oratory, many of which are from time
70 time published by permission, arc
proof of the value Of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, m the
treatment Of female ills.
Every ailing woman in the United
States is cordially invited 70 write to
the Lydia +. Pinkham Medicine Co.
(confdentiaD, Lynn, Mass, for special
advice. II is free, will bring you health
and may save your life.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24

II you are one Of the many that suffers
with foot troubles. here's real foot COM
for for you at last. Say good bye 60 your
old corn salves, harsh liquids plasterH
and other dope. The modern way-thn
sure way--to end foot troubles. Is by the
use or Ice Mint creamy pleasant.
snow. white preparation whose medicinal
ingredients are imported from Japan,
where the people have the finest, health
est little feet In the world
IL you want TO know what solid foot
comfort really is rub a little lce.Mint
upon any tender. aching corn or callus.
Instantly the soreness disappears and a
delightful cooling soothing feeling is
impaired TO the skin. In a short time
the corn or calious will loosen and may
be lifted out easily with the fngers--root
and all-leaving the surrounding skin In
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
Is Marriage Certificate Mere
Scrap of Paper When Love Ceases?

Mrs. Lewis is Of unusual personal
charm. with blond hair. blue eyes and
light complexion.
Il do not know ABOUT my future
Evening journal., 1917-08-24

severe pains m my
back and sides until
] became so weak l
could hardly walk
from chair TO chair,
and got so nervous
I would jump at the
slightest noise. l
was entirely unfit
to do my house
work, / was giving
up hope of ever be-
ing we'll, when my
sister asked me 10
Evening journal., 1917-08-24

plans" she said. "The children VIII
stay with me"
u have no idea Of it." she declared
with regard TO a second marriage
The drama is the one absorbing topic
Of Ocean Grove, but, Mrs. Lewis has
few champions. "Nhom God hath join
ed together let-no man put asunder,
expresses the majority viewpoint.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24

normal, healthy condition les magic.
u your poor. tired aching swollen burn
Mint. they viii feel so cool easy and com.
Portable that you viii just sigh With re-
lief. It's grand. It's glorious Now
shoes or long hours Of standing have no
terrors for tho friends OF Tee Mint.
Resolve 70 end your foot misery today.
DO not neglect those poor. tired hot
corn -pestered feet any longer for here 90
real footioy' FOR you 90 last.
No matter what you have tried or how
many times you have been disappointed.
Ice Mint wlll give you iusi the relief and
satisfaction that YOU have been longing
for Try 20, Ask 90 any drug store
today Tor a small Jar Of Ice Mint. it costs
little and acts so quickly and gently 10
seems Ike magic. You'll say 90 yourself.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
MRS. KIESO SICK
SEVEN MONTHS
Restored to Health by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Aurora, Ill.-"For seven long months
] suffered from a female trouble, with
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
lCE-MINT CERTAINLY MAKES THE
FEET FEEL FINE

kindly cooling properties bring quick relief for hot
tired, aching feet painful corns caiusts.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24

But now-now it's time 70 move on.
For the SAVIOR Of this place is gone,
And my heart is athrob and aireti
For the road like a ribbon unfurled,
Its n pretty good sort Of a world
Rpt pve not seen enough Of 10 yet.
Evening journal., 1917-08-24
WEARY
BY BERTON BRALEY.
It.s a preLtI good .ort q q World

It's a pretty good sort Of a world
But I'm sick Of one place in IL,
And Pm of like the dust that Is swirled
10 seek for more space in it,
To wander the east and the west Of it,
To know all the worst, and tne beat
OF it.
It's a wonderful world and there's so
much to see Of t.
So much that's novel and stnnge.
ThatI want to know all there may be
Of it;
want to be footloose TO range.
The near and the far and whole
of IL,
Till maybe, in time 7 shall get,
A hint OF the mystical soul OF IT,
Evening journal., 1917-08-24

The opportunities and fhe human IN
terest which the Want Columns hold,
help people TO profit by their own Ideas.
ADV
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-26
ASKING BIDS FOR
SPRING UNIFORMS

Bids for uniforms for the police
and fire departments are being asked
in today's Journal by the commission
ers, the bids to be in hand and ready
for consideration at the regular
meeting Of the commissioners Mon
day, February 5.
1t is understood that both depart
ments will name special committee
to inspect and select from samples
submitted the kind of clothes most
suitable. This is late departure in
this line, as IA the past the board
members alone had the voice in Sc
lecting uniforms and members of the
department took what the board de-
creed. Committees from each depart
ment will pass upon the most salts
factory goods, and recommendations
from this committee will have con-
siderable weight with the commits
sioners in awarding final contracts.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-26
APPOINTS NEW
CIRCUIT JUDGE
Tax Commissioner Appoint
ed is Fill Unexpired Term
of Judge Whitney.
SPECIAL 10 THE JOURNAL.


Tallahassee, Fla, Jan. 25.-TaX
Commissioner John S. Edwards was
nominated for circuit Judge to succeed
Judge Frank A. Whitney who did not
offer for denomination, and this after
noon late was appointed to fill out
the unexpired term of Judge Whitney
whose resignation has been received
by the governor effective February
tenth.
Edwards resigned as tax commits
sioner, effective February 1st, so he
can receive the judgship appointment
on the tenth, and James S. Bitch, of
Montbrook, son of Railroad Commits
sioner Newton A. Bitch, was at the
same time appointed tax commission
er, to succeed Edwards on Feb. 1st
Senator Bitch stumped the state fol-
Cats after the primary.
Edwards will be REL commissioned
as judge again in June, when the IN
expired term is finished. Judge Whit
ney will open law offices in Lake
land.