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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04
PURITAN WAS EARLY RISER
Getting.Up Bell Rang at Five o'clock
in Morning in Boston Two
Hundred Years Ago.

The nine-o'clock bell in the evening
was an early observance by the Mas
sachusetts colony of the old English
curfew bell, says the Boston Tran
script. 1t was rung in Boston previous
to 1850 by the town bell ringer, who
later also had charge of the town clock.
A century ago three bells were rung in
Boston-at eight in the morning, one,
in the afternoon and nine in the eve
ming. Two hundred years ago the
hours were five in the morning, eleven
il the morning and nine at night. At
that date the inhabitants were not so
prompt in rising as in the previous
century, when the bell was rung at
4:30 by the first bell ringer.
The midday bell was not first rung
to call people to their monday meal in
Boston. In 1864, "for the more con
venient and expeditions dispatch of
Merchants, assayers or any other re-
lating to strangers and our inhabitants,
lit is ordered that the bell shall be
runge att a IL of We clocke every work
ing day to give motifs thereof to all per-
sons concerned and that the ringer
shall be allowed 12p. per peare by
every person that commonly resort
thereunto and that they may assemble
in the Rome under the Towne house,
for the space Of one hover for the ends
above expressed"
About 1870 the practice of ringing a
bell at one was begun, though for some
years later requests were made for an
eleven o'clock bell at some of the
churches, and that practice continued
in the last half of the eighteenth en-
fury. During that century bells were
rung between eight and nine in the
morning on the day of a town meeting.
On days of rejoicing the bells were
rung from six to seven in the morning
till noon, and from two to six in the
afternoon. The allowances by the town
to sections for daily ringing were, for
n ringing FLO, for two EGO and for
three $50 per annum.
The Civil war did more to abolish
the observance of Saturday night as
the beginning Of Sunday, and finished
the falling away of the previous 20
years. To the wal must also be credit
ed the abandonment of New England
farms, started by the more frequent in
tercourse between town and country
by railroads.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04
OUT of Her Line.

Among her presents was a large bowl
of goldfish. Now it happened that her
literary tastes were well known, and
there was little in the world of litera-
ture from the Anabasis to Zwingli with
which she was not thoroughly famil-
iar-but goldfsh-well, they were out
of her line. So in order to familiarize
herself with the life, habits, appetite,
prejudices and idiosyncrasies of gold
fish, so as to be able to assist them in
their physical and moral development,
she went to a book store.
81 want a goldfish book" she told
the young man who waited on her.
A puzzled look overspread his coun-
tenance as he asked, "a what?"
"a goldfish book, a goldfish book"
she replied.
Suddenly his face frightened as,
with a lordly air of condescending SUI
periority, he said: "Oh, yes, / know
what you want. You mean Goldsmith's
works."-Indianapolis News.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04
A Novel suroieaI Device.

In cases of structure of the esopha-
gus, which is the canal through which
food passes to the stomach and which
is situated behind the windpipe, it is
important to secure an early diagnosis.
Popular Mechanics magazine tells of a
new method, reported by a New York
hospital physician, which gives a clear
outline of malignant structures and is
also a readily applied aid in the treat
ment of moderate cases. A small
length of sausage skin, which is the
fibrous coat Of the intestine Of the hog,
is thoroughly washed and treated with
formaldehyde and glycerin, then
formed into a bag by tying one end
with silk floss, the other end being
slipped over a rubber tube and tied.
The bag, which is now only a string, Is
then easily swallowed by the patient
with the aid of a little water, and a
thick bismuth mixture is allowed to
flow into it, after which X-ray pictures
show the outline of the structure
clearly.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04
Did a Fine Job.

In the Woman's Home Companion
@. Fl. Claudy says: Whoever did the
calculating for a baseball field made
a fine job of it. 1t takes just so long
to run from home plate to first, and it
takes just about that long, less a tiny
fraction of a second, for the average
ball to be felded by the average short
stop and hurled down to the big NIT
waiting for it. The least slip, hesita-
ton, juggle, or wait. and the umpire
is going to spread his palms down for
a SAFE"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04
INTERNATIONAL
NNDYSG1OOL
LESSON

(By REV. p. b. FITzwATER, d. D.,
Teacher of English Bible in the Moody
Bible Institute of Chicago.)
Copyright, 1917, Western Newspaper Union.)
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04
An Outrage.

Lawyer Al always said that Bow
ers was the meanest man alive and
now he's gone and proved 1t.
Lawyer blow is that?
Lawyer A-He's given away all his
property so there won't be a thing
left to fight over.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04
E-neouraosd.

slows your motorcar b~ehavingf"
SWELL" replied MI. Chuggins. "the
way 1t uses gasoline shows that while
It may be weak In spots. Its appetite
u all right"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04
A Mistake Somewhere.

Trombone of Village Band-What do
we play next, SIT
e Si-Sousa's "Grand March,"
Trombone-Gosh all hemlockl I Jest
played that.-Judge.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27
LOCAL CHAPTER NOW
WORKS UNDER SEATTLE

The local Red Cross chapter this
morning received its first official
communication from the newly form
ed northwestern branch. with Offices
at First Avenue and University
streets. Seattle. under j. A. Baillar
geon. as northwestern director.
The first communication instructs
local chapters as to the packing and
shipment OF supplies, which should
be in boxes 3ft.x2ft.x2ft. and OF lum-
ber seven-eighn OF an inch thick.
Boxes must 'be lined with water
proof paper newspapers will not
do and each box should contain
only one class OF material
Each chapter is required to pre-
pay freight charges on all ship
ments.
The circular conveys the added in
formation that large consignment
OF raw materials Is on the way from
eastern mills and Is expected abou,
the second week OF September. when
a price list will be issued and a
copy sent to each chapter.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27
SMOKE PRODUCERS
TO PROTECT SHIPS

Washington. Aug. s7,--Thousands
OF smoke producers for protecting
American ships are now being made
In this country,
After October |. no ship OF any
description will be permitted to sail
from American ports unless equipped
with these smoke producers, and
painted In accordance with the same
system,
Each ship will have u smoke fun
mel and twelve smoke producers,
These producers throw materials In.
to the water surrounding the vessel
as for instance. when n submarine
Is seen to be- approaching, Instantly
great. dense fog OF smoke Is
thrown up which effectually hides
the ship,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27
SIX HUNDRED MEMBERS Of
LOCAL RED CROSS CHAPTER

The first report Of the local Red
Cross chapter to national headquar-
ters shows an individual subscribing
membership OF 2G0. OF which ZIG
are annual ($D members. 40 are
subscribing members and four are
contributing members. In aduition.
35i new members were secured dur
ing the war drive. making a total
OF 6li members.
The Official total for Josephine
county's Red Cross drive was $t0.-
54i as against an allotted quota by
the state committee OF $1,000.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27
LANDS FOR SALE At
KLAMATH AGENCY

The superintendent OF tho Klam-
ath Indian reservation has adver-
tised about so tracts OF land. many
OF them irrigated. for sale on the
competitive bid plan, The tracts are
listed with the names OF the owners,
number OF acres and appraised val.
ues.
Bids on ono lot OF 81 tracts will
be opened September 10, and on the
second lot. October s, Most OF the
tracts are OF 100 acres but few
run smaller and n few larger,
A circular giving full information
has been received at the office OF the
Chamber OF Commerce where Il ma,
he inspected,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27
STEAMERS COLLIDE
IN ALASCAN WATERS

Seattle. Aug. 27.--The steamship
jefferson. OF the Alaska Steamship
company. collided with the Canadian
Pacific steamer Princess May In
Swanson Bay near Cone island in the
southeastern Alaskan waters this
morning. according TO wireless
message from Captain Nord
Details OF the accident are lack
ing, The Jefferson carried passen-
ger list OF Is.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27
FLEET
FOR UNITED STATES

Washington, Aug. 27.--A new APP
preparation Of s35O,OOO,OOO for des-
troyers is to be asked this week by
Secretary Daniels.
As part OF the secretary's plans
for a great destroyer fleet is the
building Of special plants for con-
struction OF these small boats The
secretary declined to state how many
OF the boats the department CON
templated building.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27
JEWISH WAR RELIEF
WORK rs UNDER WAY

Washington. Aug. 27.-The Jew
ish war relief bodies OF America
have combined and are sending a
commission abroad to handle the
distribution OF all relief moneys
coming to their hands. The CEN
trail European agency for the com
mittee will be located in Holland.
though most OF the relief work will
be done in Russia. Turkey and Ash
attic Turkey.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27
FATHER Of ROY HACxET
IS DEAD At Los ANGELES

Roy X. Hackett. OF the First Ma
tional bank. received word last
night OF the death OF his father.
John Hackett. at Los Angeles. and
is leaving for that city tonight. John
Hackett was a resident OF Grants
Pass for 16 years. being one OF the
prominent and most respected mer-
chants OF the city. part OF the time
in the lumber business and at one
time in the harness business. He
left for southern California in 1908.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27

COMING EVENTS

Sept. /, Saturday-Pomona Grange
at Deer Creek.
Sept. /. Saturday Meeting OF Ladies'
Auxiliary at Chamber OF Com
merce rooms.
SEPT. 10, Monaay-Mlss Telford's $
kindergarten opens, All c St.
Sept. 10. Monday-Openlng OF city
schools.
Sept. 10, Monday of Sol
diers and Sailors reunion at Ash
land.
Sept. Is - Tuesday -- Courier Bar
gain Day.
Sept. 22. Saturday Pomona Grange
at Williams.
Sept. 2S-3O-Friday. Saturday, Sun
day--Haryest Festival.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27
MONMOUTH NORMAL
WILL. DELAY OPENING

Monmouth. Ore. Aug, 27,-The
Oregon Normal school nj Monmouth
will be opened on September -. in
stead OF September 10. as previous
ly announced. This decision was
made to allow students to assist In
seasons work and to give longer
period for the completion of build
ings.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27
REORGANIZATION PLANNED
GOLD HILL CEMENT PLANT

A movement Is on foot looking
TO the reorganization OF the Beaver
Cement company. which owns the
large plant at Gold I'M. Fletcher
Linn. OF Portland. is on the ground
and has stated that II the re-or.
ganization plans now under consid-
Grafton are worked out successfully
the phn, Will resume operations at
an early date,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27
NOTICE

To subscribers OF the Grants Pass
Beet Growing company; You are
hereby notified that the Board Of
Directors have made call for
assessment No. 2 for 10 per cent Of
the amount OF your subscription.
You are therefore. requested to pay
the same to o. +. Braeger. treasurer.
at the Grants Pass Hardware.
GEO. c. SABIN, Pres.
PAUL Il. KfRKER. Secy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27
FIGHT ON WEALTH
DELAYS TAX BILL

Washington. Aug, 2T.--The sena-
tors insisting upon n CONSUMPTION OF
wealth and large incomes have
blocked the path OF the war revenue
bill, The new cioture rule, A pe'
tition TO that end. IL being circu'
lated. II is stated,
Senators Borah and Johnson are
known to be strongly opposed to the
cloture.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27
RUSSIA PLEASED
WITH ALLIED wins

Petrograd. Aug, si,--The ofen-
sive operations of the British,
French and Italians are receiving en-
thusiastic comment in the Russian
press. Colonel Clerget. the military
expert OF the Birj Veds. says;
''One can now hope that the flood
OF German reserves from the
French front and OF the Austrians
from the Italian front. destined for
the Roumanian campaign, will now
cease"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27
Red Cross Women Kuitting--

Red Cross headquarters inform
ed the local chapter last week that
it had been assigned an allotment OF
$50 complete sets of knitted articles
in the great campaign now under
way to supply needed comforts for
the ensuing winter. Today's mail
brings the notification that this al
lotment has been increased by so
sets. making Josephine county's to-
tai. 200 sets. The war relief COM
mittee OF the local chapter is taking
up the matter promptly and vigor-
ously.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27
CATHOLICS SEE AMERICA
HEADED FOR PAGANISNr

Kansas City. Aug 27.-The Unit
ed States is rapidly drifting toward
paganism with all the accompany
ing vices, according to the report OF
the morals committee OF the Ameri-
can Federation OF Catholic societies.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27

Jack Huselton arrived home Sun
day from six weeks stay in the
Takilma section.
Williams shaving stick. Sabin
has 1t. Al
Commissioner E, ]. Lind. OF Hol-
land, is in the city.
Joe Lockwood. of Kimball. Neb,.
was in the city Sunday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Al. Tabor OF Brook
ings, were in the city Sunday,
Theo, A. Ellesstad, OF Medtord,
Is in the city today
Ben Christian arrived this after
noon from Long Beach. Wash,
Vernon Caburn returned this af.
ternoon from a two days visit at
Glendale.
Mr., and Mrs. VIM. Bunch and Mrs.
Sill returned Sunday from Cave
Camp. where they were camping for
three weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs, Sam Stinebaugh. Mr..
and Mrs. Clyde Martin and Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Dickinson returned Sat-
urday from a two weeks camp at
Cave Camp.
All summer goods at very low
prices. Mrs. E. Rehkopf.
W. B. Scott, for the past two
weeks Linotype operator at the
Courier once. went to Medford Sun
day.
You are invited to call and see a
nne display of fall and winter hats.
Friday and Saturday. August 81 and
September l. Mrs. E. Rehkopf.
Among the Grants Pass visitors in
the city Saturday were ]. l., Shaska.
August Booth Holmes and Albert
Amlien.-Medford Sun.
Cleveland all tractor plowing trac-
tor Monday and Wednesday at
Winetrout's. AZ
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hitler, and
daughter. Miss Opal. and Miss Dor
ris Russell left Saturday by auto
mobile for Seattle on a pleasure trip
They will be absent about three
weeks.
A party composed OF Mrs. f. C..
Dixon, Ethel wilkerson and Flor
erce Smith. Earle Smith and Aaron
Bratton made a trip to the caves
Sunday, going In from the Holland
side, camping at Sucker creek Sat
urday night,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. l.. Ragan and
son, Howard, of Portland, formerly
OF this city, are visiting Mr.. Ragan's
sister, Mrs. E. T. Ludden. They
came by auto. and Mr.. Ragan will
continue the trip to San Francisco,
Mrs. Ragan and son remaining here
until his return.
Mr.. and Mrs. |. E. Hervan, of
Portland. the latter a sister of Mrs.
]. Swartz, and her nephew and
niece. NJ. Pelz and Mile. Minna Ne
merova, the famous Russian sopra-
no. who sang at the Joy theatre last
night and who sings again tonight
are guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Swartz.
The party are travelling by automo-
bile and stopping at several of the
important points between PortlanA
and Ashland
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27

Houston. Aug -. More negro
troops are 10 he sent To this city
In spite OF the fact OF the rlotlnR
last week. according to an announce
ment made today by General nell.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27
Red Gross Payment Due-

The third payment on the Red
Cross pledges will be due and pay
able September |. and may be paid
to r. X. Hackett. treasurer at the
First National bank. or to Miss
Ethelwyn Bartlett his assistant.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27
Sweeney Rents Home

Sweeney Rents Home
DR.. Charles T. Sweeney. who re-
Gently removed from Grants Pass TO
Medtord. has leased the residence
property Of A. S. Biiton at 7s6 West
Fourth street. The doctors family
will retarn from Portland about Sep
tember Is. at which time they will
begin TO occupy the Fourth street
residence, -Medford Sun.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27
BORN

SHARP-To Mr.. and Nrs. w. A.
Sharp Of this city, Sunday, Au-
gust 90, son.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27

BUICK ROADSTER-ln good CON
dition. electric lights. horn, spot
light, good castings, extra inner
tubes. one extra casing new. For
sale at a bargain. At c. l.. Ho-
bart's Garage. Al
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27
NEW TODAY

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 lssue.)
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27
Personal AND LOCAL

W. q. ". Tonight
Rogue River camp, w. o, W.,
meets this evening at o'clock. Wis
iting neighbors cordially invited,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27

The Wardrobe Cleaners
At SIS North Sixth street. Phone
l+7, Receiving once with Peerless
Clothing Co, Cleaning. pressing and
repairing. We call for and deliver. II
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27

CLEVELAND creeping crawling all
tractor engine on exhibition at
Winetrout's till Wednesday. Phone
for demonstration place where
plowing will be done. AZ
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-27
Rev. Lovat to Salinas

Rev. Iovctt To Salinas
Rev. +. c, l.ovett, at one time
pastor OF the Baptist church in this
city. has received and accepted \
call to the Baptist church at Salinas.
Cal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-02
CURRENT COMMENT
Consumption Here.

President Wilson has scored notable
triumph in the preliminary passage of
his selective draft legislation by over
whelming majorities in both houses of
Congress. The outcome ought TO be suf-
fcient intimation to the German authori-
ties that we are in earnest and to our
allies a sufficient assurance that we
mean to do our share.
Yet the mere passing Of legislation
is but small part of the task which
faces the administration, To obtain the
registration OF all those who are liable
to the draft viii require much clerical
machinery; then will come the work Of
deciding on exemptions, examining those
who are called into service, transporting
them to the various divisional camps
and assigning them to their respective
units Here is an enormous amount OF
work to be done before even the first
days drill can be undertaken. The adj
ministration hopes to place these men
under canvas by July, but it viii have
to work some miracles to realize that
expectation.
One feature of the bill, at once
source of strength and of possible weak
ness, is the wide discretion in exemptions
which it vests with the president. I'M
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-02
Dale in Congress.

Evidence aceumulates that Editor Bige-
low of the St Johnsbury Caledonian is
after Congressman Porter II. Dale's scalp
trophy or curiosity, neighbor ?--Rut-
land Herald,
Doesn't it make you laugh TO see the
concern OF the newspapers in the first
congressional district over the congress-
man from the second congressional dis
triet? Right off the bat, when The Gale
DOMAIN asked for some evidence that Con-
gresham Dale was making himself of
some influence in Washington and was
effectively representing the people of YER
mont in Congress, the Burlington Free
Press took a fling at this paper for doing
so. Shortly after the st. Albans Messen-
ger criticised us for asking for this evil
dence The Enosburg Standard also had
a little squib in behalf of Dale and now
the Rutland Herald shows its curiosity.
Not one of the papers is published in the
district from which Mr.. Dale must receive
any votes he gets for congressman.
Every one OF them voice the sentiments
of would be political bosses Of the past.
OF course, it is proper for them to ex-
press themselves on matter OF such
public interest. 1t is also more proper
for the press and the people OF the dis
trict which Mr.. Dale is supposed to rep
resent to draw their own conclusions
about Mr.. Dale's record in Washington.
The solemn fact is, Mr. Dale has had two
years experience in Washington and has
not on d single important issue said
word in behalf Of the people he repre-
sents. He has assumed the duties for
second term and Congress in special SEES
sion has organized to act upon the most
serious questions before the country in
the last 80 years, and he has not been
recognized by his fellow legislators as
worthy OF a place in the councils that
must act upon these weig.aty matters
The question before the people Of the
second congressional district mot the POI
litical editors Of the first district is, Are
You satisfied with this kind of service
We are not We should be glad TO see
Congressman Dale awaken and truly rep
resent his district during the two years
ensuing. If he does so he has right to
ask the people for endorsement and re-
election. If he does not, we think the
people of this district would be justified |
In asking Congressman Dale to retire and
select some man who can render more Ell. |
fective service to represent them. If this |
be treason, let the editors OF the first dis |
trict make the most Of it.--St. Johnsbury |
1aledonian.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-02

The persistently maintained policy Of
Roosevelt, that the United States ought
to send a detachment of its army to
France within a few months without
waiting for the raising of 100000 sol
diers, is gradually growing in strength in
the popular thought, aided greatly by the
fervid presentation of such plan by
Marshal Joffre, the famous French com.
mander, who is now in Washington. The
slow progress OF the British and the
French in thrusting the Germans out Of
French and Belgian territory is adding
still more strength to the convictions
that the United States must help soon
with an army Of some size or other, the
remainder of force of half million
men. to go as soon as prepared or as the
situation demands
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-02

1t was year ago May ! that Walter
J. Bigelow started to hew a place for his
Daily CALIFORNIAN in the village of st
Johnsbury, and he is still giving the peo-
pile in that vieinage a snappy little news
paper just as soon as they open their
eyes each week day morning. Having
had taste of daily dish of news, the
people thereabouts would, most likely,
feel hungry if they We're to be deprived
of it, which gives Editor Bigelow reason
to "hope to continue as one OF the estab-
lished publications OF the state" 1t
does not seem to an outsider that the
merchants of st. Johnsbury have given
him the support which he might have ex-
pected at the outset of the Daily Caledo-
MANS career; but perhaps that needed
support will be accorded the daily as
that publication becomes established
more thoroughly. The Times feels like
commencing Editor Bigelow for his cour-
age and his persistency under trying cir