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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-01
DEMOCRACY CAN WIN

DEMOCRACY CAN WIN
A little less than four months have
elapsed since this government de-
clared that q state of war existed be-
tween Germany and the United
0taAas.s rn
German leaders derided Americas
strength as a possible antagonist and
bslittled the effect Of her entry into
the war. They deliberately elected
to invite our belligersnt opposition
for the privilege Of undertaking to
starve England and France through
unrestricted submarine warfare.
The strides that this country has
taken In the four months since she
made mp her mind to get into the
fray indicates that the German mill
tary machine. which required 80
years in the building, may be suc-l
esssfully challenged in less than two
years by this great republic. A gen
sral patriotic coordination Of the
nations potential abilities into one
warmaking machine can and will ac-
complish that result
In these short four months, the
United States has3
Declared state Of war as exist
ing between this country and Ger
many.
eeised 81 German ships and be-
gun repair work on them.
Authorized unanimously a war
fund OF $1,000, ,ooo. 900.
Appropriated ssoo.ooo.ooo for
merchant shipping and as much for
air fleets.
Agreed to loan our allies ss.ooo.-
oo0,ooo and advanced them large
proportion Of that sum.
Passed a selective draft law and
in a single day registered nearly
10000, 900 men for military service
Enlisted 100000 volunteer sol.
diers in the regular army and in the
national guard Of the states.
Sent a commission to Russia Ia
aid democracy there and body
of railroad men to Russian and
another to France to advise and as
sist in railroad transportation in
those countries.
Begun the construction OF 81
camps for our soldiers.
Sent to England fleet Of des-
troyers and to France a detachmen,
Of troops.
Authorized and now enforcing an
embargo whereby our enemies will
receive no more food or material
from us.
A food conservation law.
Organized many voluntary COM
missions and boards who are aiding
the government and the people In
the speeding up Of work, conserva-
tion OF food. and other national
movements.
Drafted by lot $4,000 men for
military service. r a, ,ps
While the government was accom-
plishing these things the American
people have loaned the United
States $4,000. 900. 900 and offered
$1,000, 100000 more. over 4.ooo,-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-01
HOW BATTLE LINES STAND

CONTINUED From Page l.,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-01

Paris, Aug. 1.-The ofiicial state
ment issued today reports further
gains along the Chemis-des-D Danes.
The French have repulsed all coun.
ter attacks and have successfully
consolidated their gains.
Thirty square miles OF territory
have been taken from the Germany
In tho most titanic concentration OF
men and guns the world has ever
known.
The entire movement is probably
the greatest Thanking movement In
military history II is probably In
tended to force the Germans to 70.
linquish their submarine bases afons
the Belgian coast.
The many prisoners taken report
that the unprecedented artillery
which prefaced the al
lied attack. worked havoc In the
German lines and undoubtedly cans
ed heavy loss OF life. The Ger
man front limo trenches were smash
ed to pieces entirely and the wire
entang clements before them we're
torn away. The British and French
went Into battle under cover Of what
was perhaps the greatest barragc
fre seen during the war.
The great guns OF the allies open
ed up at the appointed time and for
hours hurled an avalanche OF shells
into the enemy territory with drum
fire intensity.
A large number Of tanks. which
were In the attack. are reported ia
have done invaluable work durins
the trying stages Of the battle.
The allies are facing a large con-
centration of German artillery and
fresh groups Of men. which were
rushed up az soon MS II became MP.
parent some time ago that an offen-
slve was contemplated In this region
New Britain herald., 1917-02-20
HJNCHLFrFE-BURKARTH.
Pretty Wedding at St. Mary's Church
 This Morning.

The marriage of Edward L. Hinch- life and Miss Madeline R. Burkarth took place at g o'clock this morning at St. Mary's church, Rev. John r. Winters officiating at a nuptial high mass. Miss Mary Burkarth, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid and Law renee HinchlifYe, a brother of the groom, was best man. The bride was attired in a gold colored travelling gown with hat to match. The brides maid wore a green travelling suit with hat to match.
 A reception was hold at the home of the brides parents, BPS Washing ton street The couple left this after noon for a wedding trip to New York after which they will reside at 12 Fairview street. The groom IS asso- ciated in the plumbing business with his father
New Britain herald., 1917-02-20

At the recent dinner of the famous Gridiron Club in Washington a news paper man impersonated, one of the Silent Suffrage Sentinels at the White House. "Hazel Jones" was the name given the character, which was made the subject of several jibes in Q minstrel skit.
 DO you know Hazel Jones ?" queried one of tho wandering min strel correspondents.
 why yes'' was tho response. She is one of the silent sentinels at the White House gates.'
 Do you know Hazel had an awful accident?''
 'Is that so? What happened to Hazel?''
 "Why. one of those big fat squirrels in the White House grounds bit off her ear.'
 That's horrible. Did they kill the squirrel?"
 NO, indeed The president said il wasn't the squirrels fault, and the president was right"
 1T must disagree with you. The president was wrong.'
 well, suppose you were a squirre and you were hungry and you couldn't get any pork chops. or lamb chops beef steak, or fried onions. or anything like that, and you were just a plain old-fashioned squirrel with an ap' the rain and the snow and the slee, somebody stood in front of your house that they called Hazel- leave it tc you. The president was right, he sure was right"
New Britain herald., 1917-02-20

be rather safe and sane distribution of human energy.
 Connecticut has set an example that all other states may well follow. In ordering this census of the state Con- necticut will know just what it can do should the Federal Government call upon this commonwealth for help. If there are five hundred thousand men here ready for active duty in the various lines of & military organiza- tion Connecticut will know just where these men can be used to best advan- tage. If there is @ call for one million volunteers from all over the Union this state should 1t be asked to send 10000 men would know where to get those best suited for active service. This census will be a means of deter mining between the fit and the unfit, the good and the bad, the desira bles and the undesira bles. It will in the hour of war prevent the sending of older men with dependents to the front when younger men without de- The mere fact that a man like Albert F. Corbin has interested himself in the success of, this enterprise insures New Britain of producing facts and figures that will be of immeAsurable value to the state.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-20

With the nomination of William B. Colver of St. Paul, Minn., and former Governor Fort of New Jersey to be members of the Federal Trade Com mission steps may soon be taken in Congress toward the passage of the bill which provides for an investiga- ton of the food problem. Because of the possibility of war this measure
 which stipulates that the sum of $400,000 shall be appropriated for an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission, is very likely to go through. The nation faces a grave economic problem which must be solved. The sleuths of the Depart ment of Justice have worked out their end of the game. These men have caused some spectators to be sent to jail for manipulating prices. It now remains to ferret out those who are holding back the food re- sources of the nation in order to create scarcity. and to force up prices. The Federal Trade Commis- sion is empowered by Congress to do
New Britain herald., 1917-02-20
BOARD MAY HAVE GUESTS
Private Citizens May Attend Meeting of Safety Commission Tonight Many Letters Written to Mayor.

Tonight's session of the safety board at o'clock is likely to be at- tended by more than the three com missioners, department heads and press representatives, according to present indications and inquiries made of Chairman Edward G. Bab- cock by representatives of prominent manufacturing interests, civic organ izations and individuals. Inquiries have not been relative to any specific business, scheduled for transaction or desired to have transacted, but as to whether the sessions are open to the public, especially those interested in the police and fire departments. The reply has been that the sessions are open to the public and that greater interest on the part of the public in the efficiency of the city departmen ents and means of increasing the efficiency is welcomed. Chairman Babcock beA lieves that the greater the interest and publicity given many details of department handling, the greater will be the moral support and that there will be an increase ot valuable sug- gestions. .,
 Although reticent as to any con- templated action on important mat ters, Chairman Babcock admits the truth of reports that many prominent men have informed him that letters have been written to Mayor George A. Quigley containing suggestions, and await His Honoris return from his southern trip.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-20
Out Ffsllin'
(By Edgar A. Chest

(By Edgar A. Guest) A feller isn't thinkin' mean.
 Out tishin'; His thoughts are mostly good and
 clean
 Out fishin'; He doesn't knock his fellow men, Or harbor any grudges then; A fellers at his finest. when
 Out f1shin'; The rich are comrades to tho poor,
 Out fishin'; All brothers of a common lure,
 Out fishin'; The urchin with the pin an string Can chum with millionaire an king: Vain pride is a for gotten thing.
 Out fishin';
 A feller gifts chance to dream. Out fishin'; He learns the beauties of a stream,
 Out fishin'; An he can wash his soul in air That isn't foul with selfish care. An relish plain an simple fare
 Out fishin'; A feller has no time for hate. Out fishin; He isn't eager to be great. Out fishin'; He isn't thinkin' thoughts of pelf, Or goods stacked high upon a shelf, But he is always just himself, Out hshin'; A feller's glad to be a friend, Out fishin'; A helpin' hand he'll always lend, Out fishin'; The brotherhood of rod an line An sky an stream is always fine; Men come real close to Gods design, Out f1shin'; A fcllcr isn't plotting schemes, Out f1shin'; He's only busy with his dreams, Out fishin; His livery is a coat of tan. His creed: to do the best he can; fellers always mostly man, Out tishin'
New Britain herald., 1917-02-20
COMMITTEES ARE NAMED.
Bartenders Making Extensive Ar engagements for Concert and Ball.

The local branch of the Interna- tional Bartenders Union is making ex- tensive arran ngements for the opening of the social season with the termina- tion of Lent on Easter Monday night in Turner hall.
 The committees which will handle the affair are as follows: General committee, William P. Walsh, chair man; J. E. Leonard, Thomas Hickey, M T. Kerwin, Charles Maier, James Mccarthy, Patrick H. Corbett, Thom- as Boyle, Michael Daily, John Lally and James Murphy: refreshment com mittee, Charles Maier, chairman; William P. Walsh. Robert Andrews, Thomas McCarthy William Sloan. An thony Morris, Edward Almquist, Louis Maetz and James Mccarthy; recep- tion committee, P. H. Corbett, chair man; Joseph Burkarth Michael Daily, Joseph Lally, Thomas Boyle, Edward Almquist, James Murphy, Stanley Sezykowski, J. E. Leonard and John Jurgalavitz; floor com mmittee, Thomas Hickey, director: aids, Robert An drews. Thomas Boyle, Eugene Mct Sweeney. w. c. Kramer, W. J. Sloan, Robert Lord and John Franks: door committee, W. J. Brown, w. H. Loomis and Fred Bauer; printing committee, P. Fl. Corbett and M. T.. Kerwin.
 One of the features of the affair will be the souvenir which is being arranged by Charles Maloney and John F. Willis, and which promises to eclipse any book of it's kind. The book will contain photographs of the committees and the history of the organiza tion in this city.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-20
FOR PEACE IN CUBA.
Liberal Party Favors Return to Nor.
 nal Conditions.

Havana, Feb. 20.-The parliamen- tary committee of the liberal party adopted a resolution at meeting last night expressing it's desire to aid in all action, legislative or otherwise, necessary to national peace and har- mony between all Cubans and the re- establishment of normality.''
 It further declares that the liberal party does not intend to establish a government in opposition to the con- sitution but only to see that elections are held under legal guarantees and without violence or fraud. Twenty three liberal representatives were present at the netting.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-20
NEW BRrTA1N,s CENSUS.

f there is any doubt as to the loyal of New Britain to the Union 1t must dispelled after the patriotic meet
 held in the Grammar School Audi ium last night. Upon the call for Eunteers to aid in gathering the hsus ordered by Governor Holcomb entire assemblage arose as if it Ire one man. There has never been greater demonstration of unity of rpose in this city. Some six hundred bn pledged themselves to help com ete the census.
 Joseph w. Alsop of Avon who rep tented the Governor gave an explain lon of the census about to be taken hich will please every patriotic nerican in the city, in the state: It ust be remembered that this is not bat may be strictly termed a military nsus. It is @ census of the states sources and man-power. That 1t will
 as complete as human agencies can
 
 1t two of the 16s towns in the state lve already sent in the names of ose who have volunteered as can lssers.
 The Rev. Dr. Irving H. Berg of Hart (rd who spoke last night at the meet g made an appeal that should touch e hearts of all nationalities. Dr. erg takes pride in being a descendent
 those who were born on other hores. Through his veins there purses the blood of some four or five ktionalities. He has a like regard for ha German, the Dutch, the Scotch, nd the Spanish. Through this sym hthetic touch pr. Berg knows what it keans to live and let live in America Whatever happens in this country he ands ready to serve but the one flag 1.-the Stars and Stripes of America. 1 There are few men in this city who ' ot willingly do something for the md wherein they get their bread anC utter. The first question in the minds all good citizens is What can dc serve my country in the event o1 ational stress?' The state censu. khich the governor has ordered pre- {ared will bring about answers to tha uestion. That census will work a con Dervation of man-poWer. Instead O.
 wild rush of volunteers for indis riminate duty under the flag, there he men who are best fitted for cer Ain work. Good bakers will not b, Raced on the firing line. nor sharp.
 hooters at the bread oven. There vii
New Britain herald., 1917-02-20
NEWFOUNDLAND MAY. JOIN THE DOMINION
St. Pierre May Become British.
 Possession Also

St. Johns, N. F., Feb. 2O.-An active cause Of friction between Great Brit ain, France and the United States would be removed if means could be found at the conference of British colonial premiers in London this month for the acquisition of the French colony of St. Pierre by New foundland and the consent of New foundland to join the dominion of Canada, according to the opinion ex- pressed by a government official to- day. In the belief that a rcgrouping of the British overseas possessions would be considered by, the conference a member of the Newfoundland gov ernment pointed out that political as we'll as physical elements would en- ter into the consideration of any changes in the North American DOT ton of the empire.
 At present, he said, there is a dis pute between France and England re- garding Newfoundland fishing regula- tions which adversly affect the French fishermen of St. Pierre. This dispute, while now quiescent Is capable at any time of becoming a sore spot. France pays bounties to her St. Pierre fisher men, thereby enabling them to under sell Newfoundlanders. Accordingly Newfoundland denies to the French fleet bait found mainly in Newfound- land waters.
 Although friction between New foundland and the United States over the fisheries was ended by the Hague fishery award of 1910, barring Ameri- can fishermen from Newfoundland wa ters, it is thought that an arrange
 ment more satisfactory to all con- cerned might be reached through ai- rect negotiations in the altered condi- tions after the war Such an arrange l ment might also be extended to Amer ican fishing privileges on the coast of Canada A
New Britain herald., 1917-02-20
EXHAUSTION or PETROLEUM.
Operators Unable to Keep Pace With
 Demand. X

New York, Feb. 2o.-A reduction of 36 per cent. in the petroleum re- sources of the United States is esti-e mated by Professor David B. Reger of the West Virginia Geological survey, one of the speakers before the Ameri- can Institute of Mining Engineers in convention here. Operators of the country, he added, are experiencing great difficulty in supplying the ever- increasing demand for the product.
 States producing paraffine oil ex- clusively are 45 per cent. exhausted, Professor Roger says.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-20

many things that no other board or commission in the government can do in this respect. It should be set to work to clear up a very bad sit uation and this before the United States becomes involved in any dip lomatic difficulties War suddenly thrust upon the American people now would find them in a worse con- dition than some of the peoples abroad found themselves in at the be- ginning of hostilities.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-20
PUBLIC WORKS MEETING
Paonessa's Eight Hour Resolution Is Laid On Table-Sub-co committee to Arrange Estimates.

Laid On Table-Sub- committee to
 Arrange Estimates.
 Alderman A. M. Paonessa's resolu- ton calling for a height hour work day for employees of several departments public works, found its way back to a pigeon hole when the matter came up for discussion at meeting of the board of public works yesterday af- ternoon. There was very little business to come before the meeting and in the absence of the chairman Engineer Hall presided.
 When the matter of figuring up the estimates for the coming year was taken up, Commissioner Downes moved that sub- committee, consist ing of Chairman Humphrey, Engineer Hall and Commissioner Moore, be ap- pointed to make up the budget. The motion was adopted.
 The Chamber of Commerce Building company, Ino., through President B. w. Christ petitioned the board to con- tain in it's 1917 budget an appropria- ton for the grading, curbing and ma cadamizing of Ellis street.
 Attorney J. G. Woods asker per mission to move a house from Pond street to 239 Brook street. The peti- tioner agreed to sign an agreement that the street would not be blocked over one day and . half. It was ex- plained that traffic on these streets Is very light at present, and it was voted to grant the petition with the provision that he conracor, as we'll as MT. Woods sign an agreemen to this effect.
 Walter V. Prelle, acting for the New Britain Letter Carriers association, asked permission to string a banner across Arch street in front of Turner hall, February 22. The banner is in connection with the annual convention of the State l. eaCtetrriifon,f diff of the State Letter Carriers assoola- tion in this city Thursday. Permits sion was granted under the supervision of the engineer.
 Residents of Brook street petl- toned for an extension of the Brook street sewer to Pond street and hearing was ordered.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-20
A SLIDING SCADE

)n any revision of amounts paid to (nbers of the police department it hld seem that complete balance khe wage scale should be in evil Ice. That is, there should not he great a gap between the pay of chief and the captain. Nor |uld there bel such big difference the salaries of the captain and the keants. A we'll defined sliding he from patrolman to chief is fe in keeping with other ratings of department. Yet the salary com Ftee considering the advisability of Tease in pay for members of the Ice department neglects this one nt. In recommending change in chiefs salary and the pay now en the. captain the committee over ks the sergeants. Stepping down the rate of two hundred dollars a b from the chief to the sergeants pay of the latter officers should ffifteen hundred dollars 8 year, al- |hrh the mon have asked for only k5O. Under the new arrangement, {dopted by the Common Council, the |ef will receive $1,900 a year, the Stain $1,700. The sergeants should
 $1,5O0 and highest grade patrol 3n $1,3O0. Because of present day homie conditions 8 complete re- ion of the pay list Is In order.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-20
NATIONAL FOREST ROAD.
First to Be Built in Arizona at Cost
 of $342,OOO. W

Washington, Feb 2O.-The first na- tional forest road to be constructed under the federal aid act will be lo- cated in the Apache National Forest, Arizona, a survey for which has been authorized by Secretary Houston. N
 The proposed road will be Fl miles in length and cost about $s42,5O0 to be borne equally. by the federal gov- ernment and the local community
 Among the advantages of the high way will be the opening up of enor- nous industrial resources and a mag nificent recreation area for tourist travels.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-20
TO BANQUET TONIGHT.

The annual banquet of the Ladies' Auxiliary, A. o. H., will be held at 8 clock tonight in the Hotel Beloin. Mrs. Mary Mccarthy will preside as toastmistress Mrs. J. J. Carroll of New Haven, past state secretary, will be the principal speaker.