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The Washington times., 1917-07-19

Some morning he will disappear.
1ERE Is an odd case. Mrs.
winifred whAleback. Of
Duluth. Mimi. writes me
Aunt sophie gets some very dippy
letters at times. but this letter is
simply Idiotic. or 80 It seems to
me.
How can = woman be TOO happy
Life 10 SO short and sand-Strswn
at its best that We ought to get
stranEle hold on what little happi-
ness peeks around the corner at US
That was the system l played all
the years OF my married life. and
now that am a lone widow / can
look back and say that / played
more than even. All. yes!
hold that no married woman.
or single woman either, can be TOO
happy Sooner or later she lie 60
ing to get some sort Of setback,
whoever or wherever she may be.
and when these setbacks come Il
is always grand to have a surplus
OF happiness stored up IN thesys-
tenn to protect It from meIanchoIia.
a surplus OF happiness. like a little
overweight. protects the nerves. as
any doctor will tell you for the
customary fee. Let the happiness
soak IN, say II
The Washington times., 1917-07-19

IN the matter of
accessories. What
woman does not
adore these inde-
scribable little
touches that make
her car so
lovely and fem
miner The wise
woman knows that
= simple gown
may be given q
The Washington times., 1917-07-19
By Rita StuyVesant.

A CCEsSoRIEs are those de-
~ lightful little touches that
lend charm to the most or
binary costumes. Designers have
certainly not failed US this Summer
The Washington times., 1917-07-19
By Aunt Sophie.

Ny husband SIMPLY dotes on me.
And always loves me. rain or
shine;
He tries his hats and coats on me.
And says I still look feminine.
We are 20 happy. I and he.
At times ! have a haunting fear
That on the Seven Twenty-three
Some morning he will disappear.
The Washington times., 1917-07-19
Women Inventors.

Awoman is the inventor Of
q suit case made in three parts
and with legs that unfold to
support it so it can be used as
a dressing table.
The Washington times., 1917-07-19
copyright. 1917

copyright. 1917
PART I-(Continued.)
~ TITLE by little l sent He
taner to search for the great
II treasures strewn along the
coasts of Spain and Portu-
The Washington times., 1917-07-19
THE PEARL.

The pear, is the only gem
that does not require the lapi-
dary's art to bring out its
beauty.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-11-17
AMERICA MUST
 FOOT THE BILL

New York, November 10. William c. Sheppard, the war correspondent, arrived in New York today from Russia, said that Petrosrad would very likely fall and that the Germans will probably occupy Helsinefors within short time, and they will then cut the Finnish railway, which connects Russia and Sweden. The feature of the war that impressed Mc. Sheppard most is that America vii! have to carry the burden of the war expenses. He asserted that Germany worked the greatest piece of diplom acy of the war In getting Lenine and Trotsky, both of whom were forme rly in New York, through into Russia.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-11-17
TEDDY BOASTS
 LA TOILETTE

Kansas City, Oct. 17.-"1f l were a member of the United States senate would be ashamed to sit in that body until found some way of depriving La Fol, lette of Q seat in that chamber which he now disgraces by his presence there" said Col. Theo- dore Roosevelt in speech here. The former president made this statement at the conclusion of a particularly severe arraignment of the Wisconsin senator.
 Speaking on preparedness, Col. Roosevelt declared that if the United States had taken the ac- tion three years ago that she has since the United States entered the war, the conflict would be over by now.
 Roosevelt declared that the United States should go further and declare war against Austria and Turkey. He declared that while nominally at peace with this country, these nations con- tinue to gather military informa- tion for Germany in this country.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-11-17
Germany's Mora! Bankruptcy

After three years of war. we hear great deal about German man power being exhausted. There is renewed talk about German finances being at the point of collapse. That Germany's food supply is , failing, everybody knows: that many of her industries are ruined, is not denied; that her shipping and commerce have suffered blows from which it will take a gen eration to recover, is admitted by German business mon. It IS not strange that they are reported to be urging peace as an imperative neces- sity if anything is to be saved out of the wreck. But Germany has to mourn today greater loss than any of those mentioned. She has squandered her moral assets. At time when she needs to call up all her reserves of good faith and confidence, she finds that they have been wasted. Nobody believes her. Nobody trusts her. Upon the German government the disagreeable evidence that it is nor ally bankrupt Is being pressed from every quarter. From the New York Fvening Post.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-11-17
NAME OF "MUSHON"
 IS GOOD ENOUGH

''Everybody knows me by that name, and I'd like to have 8 right to it," said Fred Mushon recently to a Seattle jurist when presenting his petition for the legal change of his name from Fred Jansa to Fred Mushon. And so "Mushon' he now is, for his request was granted by the judge.
 Mushon is we'll known here, although he has been Outside for number of years. He formerly operated a restaurant in Fairbanks, and during the early rush to the Klondike was the proprietor of road house in the Dawson country: His place was known as the "Mush On,' and it was there he got the name which has stuck to him and which he has now adopted as his own.-Fairbanks Citizen.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-11-17
PRESIDENT WILSON'S
 WORD TO SOLDIERS

To the Soldiers of the National
 Army:
 You are undertaking a great duty The heart of the whole country is with you. Everything that you do will be watched with the deepest interest and with the deepest solicitude not only by those who are near and dear to you, but by the whole Nation be- sides. For this great war draws us all together, makes us all com rades and brothers, as all true Americans felt themselves to be when we first made good our na- tional independence. The eyes of all the world will be upon you, because you are in some special sense the soldiers of freedom.
 Let it be your pride, therefore,  to show all men everywhere not only what good soldiers you are, but also what good men you are, keeping yourselves fit and straight in everything, and pure and clean through and through. Let us set for ourselves a stand ard so high that it will be a glory to live up to it, and then let us live up to it and add 0 new laurel to the crown of America. My affectionate confidence goes with you in every battle and every test. God keep and guide you!
 WOODROW WILSON.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-11-17
PATIENCE

Be patient, though the load you carry grows heavier with every verst; it does no good to raise Old Harry, cen wheu our woes are at their worst. Once I was prone to cuss and clamor at every hitch in my affairs; anon I'd take the axe or hammer, aud run amuck, and break the chairs. When ever Fortune acted dirty, l walked the ,he floor and raised roar; and 50 when I was only thirty l felt like ono who's reached three score. But wis dom comes as age advances. and I have found that patience pays; and no unpleasant circumstances can roll the current of my days. When tire some aunts come for a visit, or have boils or corns or gout. say, "Misfor- tunes with me, is it? Wsll, it cau't jar cheerful scout" Ono faces trou- bic like a rabbit, ono with 8 courage high and great: and grit like this is just habit that any man can culti- vate. One does his duty here so meanly he leaves behind punk re- nown; ono takes his burden up serene ly, and chortles till ho lays weighty that it can put mo in fix; and now that am nearing eighty, I feel like ono of twenty y-six.-Walt Mason.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-11-17
FREE SPEECH

William ). Bryan, who was much criticised for his course as secretary ot state and for his utterances after his resignation, has, since the United States declared war on Germany, con- ducted himself in way for the most part deserving of commendation. It is a pleasure to commend him when com mendation Is due. His heart has often been right when his judgement was seriously at fault.
 But he has had the good sense and patriotism not to keep up opposition to the course of the government since war was declared on Germany, In 8 recent statement he said no sympathy will be wasted upon those who have been arrested for unpatriotic utter ances. They abuse free speech
 Before the United States entered the war, hs said, it was proper 10 discuss the wisdom of going to war. but the discussion Is closed when congress acts. Alter that, no one should be permitted 10 cloak attacks upon his government or aid the enemy under the claim that he Is exercising freedom Of speech"
 Neither should attacks on our allies be tolerated, for they are an indirect method of discrediting the part of our own government, and Mr. Bryan declared opposition to the draft was a form of anarchy.
 It has been 6 fayorite method of sympathizers with foreign power to attack ono of the countries with which we are allied. They hope by this method to create opposition to the policy of our government.
 |, Is vital that Americans speak out against this practice in no uncertain terms. Mr. Bryan's utterance is wholesome and timely. ly.-Tacoma Led ger.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-11-17
KAISER ISN'T
 A BIT STINGY

No one ever with justice can accuse the kaiser of being stingy. The sul- tan of Turkey is in sad straits for drachmas Constantinople knows more about the high cost of living than New York ever imagined. The baggy- troussred gentleman in the Turkish army haven't been paid in so long q time that they wouldn't know what to do with all the money the government owes them if they got 1t in lump. In Bulgaria, Czar Ferdinund's sub jects have been picked as bare of money as Jobs turkey was of meat. They are dresdfully tired of war. but dare not stop.
 The sultan and the czar have been trying to whisper something to this effect to the kaiser, but the kaiser has been too busy to listen. In despera- lion the Turk and the Bulgar blurted out the sad news at the same time.
 The kaiser was much surprised. He was shocked. He assured his beloved brother monarchs that he had no idea they were in need of any cash. Why hadn't they mentioned it to him be- fore? He WAS very sorry they had been annoyed. He would have every thing arranged at once.
 And he was faithful to his word. Bulgaria and Turkey have both been notified that all their war expenses of 1917 and 1918 will be paid by Germany.
 When? Oh! after the kaiser wins the war and collects slO0 00O, ,O0O, 900 indemnity.
 The sultan and the Bulgar czar know exactly what Venustino Car ranza thought of Willie Hohenzollern when the emissary of the kaiser told the first chief to go ahead and ''bust" the United States and he'd give Texas. Arizona and California to them Daily Financial World
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-11-17

One hundred and sixty eagles have been killed and both feet of each bird turned in to the territorial treasurer since the law passed by the last Alaska legislature went into effect. The sum of $50, which is at the rate of 50 cents per eagle, has been paid out as bounty. It is said that a large number of eagles will be killed when they come down to the beach after fish a little later in the season.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-11-17
VILLA WOULD BE GOOD

Chihuahua, Mex, Oct. l8.-Claiming that he is entitled to honors at the hands of the Mexican government as the man who of all patriotic Mexicans. did the most to put down the Huerta regime in Mexico, and declares his own beliefin himself as valuable citizen of the republic both in public and private life, Francisco Villa has written to General Murgula, leader of the govern ment force which Is trailing him, ask ing for amnestry. He further declares that he has ceased military operations against the government and bitterly complains because his band of bandits is being bounded by the government forces.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-11-17

Tub and steam baths at all hours. Shy der House, Flat
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-11-17
SALMON FISHING
 MAY BE RESTRICTED

Seattle, Nov. 5.-As a step toward the protection of the salmon industry in Alaska and to conserve sources of food, the Bureau of Fisheries will hold a hearing in Seattle on November 20 to consider the proposal to prohibit fishing in Boring river and all its trib- utarieS, including Boring lake.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-11-17

Job Printing at The Pioneer office
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-11-17
WHY IS THE REASON ?

Buenos Aires, Nov. "A dis patch from Madrid states that the United States is fortifying the Azores islands. Lisbon news. paper are protesting, and are de- manding an explanation,
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-11-17

Juneau people are elated over the report that the Union Iron Works, subsidiary of the Bethlehem Steel company, has leased waterfront property at the territorial capital, where marine ways will be built for re- pair of ships of large tonnages The plant at San Francisco is overflowing with orders for new construction and is unable to handle repair business offered.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-11-17

Heinrich Bismark passed down the winter trail last Saturday,. Twas stated that MT. Bismark was bound for Ophir.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-11-17

Charles Jackson and Dennis Callahan left Flat last Tuesday to spend the winter in the States.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-11-17

Ed King departed last Sunday to join his family in Seattle
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-27
FIRST OFFICIAL WAR DEPART.
MENT ANNOUNCEMENT on
WAR SITUATION
ALLIES ARE ON THE OFFENSIVE
Program of Aitrition Until United
States Army Throws Deciding
Weight Into balance

Washington. Sept. 27.-The first
Official statement By the United
States war department concerning
military operations In general was
Issued by Secretary Baker last night.
This announcement probably inau-
gurates a series which will be deyot.
ed largely 10 the activities of Ameri-
can troops abroad. though the first
refers to the situa-
tion In general rather than Ameri-
can forces.
1T may be stated affirmatiyely
that the ascendancy In the west has
passed definitely to the allies. ale
though the latter are content BY tao
tics OF attritlon TO wear down the
enemy. giving no respite until such
a time as the 10. OF our army may
make itself felt In the field.
The week Just closed has been
one OF increased activity on the part
OF the allies. and may be taken as a
presage OF what the enemy Is to ex-
pect next spring.
AS the time draws near when
military operations on a large scale
must come to a standstili. owing to
the approach OF winter. II becomes
evident that the enemy does not feel
In position to undertake
the much-advertised offensive action
so often boasted Of at home during
the past summer. in order to end
The war vlctoriously by Christmas.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-27
DENMARK REDUCES
IT'S STANDING army

Copenhagen, Sept 27.-The Dan
ish government has ordered another
reduction in the size OF the standing
army. The step is taken, it is stated.
mainly for financial reasons. bnt
also because discipline in the army
has been weakened and its quality,
deteriorated under protracted ser
vice."
AT the beginning of the European
war. Denmark called up $4,000 men
in addition to the 12,500 who are
always under training. This force
was gradually reduced to $4,000,
and a further reduction of about 20
per cent has now been decided upon.
All the parties. except the conser
vative group. have approved OF the
governments decision. The conser-
vatives declined acquiescence ON the
ground that they could not admit
that "the danger of violation Of
Denmark's neutrality has been es-
sentially diminished"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-27
BRITISH HARVESTs
IN GOOD CONDITION

London. Sept. 27.-An official
statement from the food production
department gives a reassuring view
of the harvest prospects in the Brit
ish Isles, and by way Of contrast, a
summary OF the gloomy situation in
enemy countries.
In England. 1t is stated, recent re-
ports Of damage from rain and
storm were heavily exaggerated.
while the recent storms damaged
crops in some areas. there is. speak
ing generally. not the slightest
ground for public anxiety or alarm"
says the statement.
In Germany on the other hand.
the information received by the
British agricultural authorities is
that "the crops are not only exceed
ingly bad in the best areas OF the
German empire. but the whole har-
vest of the central powers will in all
probability prove disastrous in con-
sequence Of the violent weather
which has prevailed over western
Europe"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-27
ONE HUNDRED NEW YORK GER
MANS ROUNDED UP-MUCH
EVIDENCE FOUND
WOuLOWREcKMuN|TONPlANTS
Maahinisis Planned 10 Destroy Mu-
niticn-naking Machines and
Marine Engines

New York, Sept. 27.-Plans to
wreck the machinery In munition-
making shops throughout America
at the bidding OF German agents In
Europe, are believed by the police
TO have been defeated through the
arrest OF over 100 Germans and
their sympathizers in raids which
began last night.
All the aliens arrested we're taken
to Ellis Island. where they Will
probably be interned for the dura-
tion OF the war.
Nearly all OF those arrested are
mechanics and several OF them we're
employed In munition plants or on
navy contracts. In the possession
OF some OF them we're found quanti-
ties OF carborundum in pulverized
form, chemical used to destroy
delicate machinery.
The detectives who made the ar
rests brought with them satchels.
suit cases and bags which II was
intimated contained important docu-
ments. One OF the men taken into
custody was Heinrich Wetterhahn.
wireless expert on the German
steamship Friedrich der Crosse. on
which incendiary bombs we're man
ufactured to set fire to ships carry
ing munitions to the allies before
this country entered the war.
Groups OF aliens also were brought
from nearby cities.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-27
PEOPLE DEMAND
GERMAN BREAK
Great Popular Demonstration In
i'ienos Aires Ia Favor ~ Immc.
dInie Iirvnk With Tcutons

Buenos Aires. Sept. g7.-The
greatest demonstration Buenos
Aires over saw occurred yesterday
M an evidence OF the almost unani-
nous feeling OF the people against
Germany Two hundred thousand
people Pnraded the streets. led by
senators and members OF the cham
brr OF depuies
The populace along the line OF
marsh threw flowers and flags on
the thousands paradIng and cheer
ed representatives from the con-
greas OF Uruguay for the evidence
given by their presence OF the soli-
darity OF Interests and sympathies
between Uruguay and Argentine.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-27
IMPORTER OF
BOOZE JA|lED
Grants Pass Man Returns From Cal
ifornia With Suitcase FILLED With
Contraiand

A. -. banks OF this city was ar
rested by Chief OF Police McI-ane as
he stepped from the northbound
train this morning. carrying a suit
case which looked suspicious to the
chief. When searched. the suitcase
was found TO contain SIX quarts and
one pint OF whIskey which Danks
had purchased in California. r He
asserted that II was for his own
use. but McLane soon convinced him
that even n that be true. his method
OF Importation was hardly compat-
ible with the new bone dry law OF
Oregon.
Danks was lodged In the county
jail and will be arraigned either late
this afternoon or tomorrow.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-27
MEDIATION BOARD IS
ENROUTE THIS COAST

Washington. Sept 27.-The gov
ernment's ship building labor board
leaves Wednesday for Seattle to
take up the Pacific coast strike SIT.
uation at first hand. II will later
visit Portland and San Francisco.
The adjustment board has been
trying to settle the Pacific coast
strike for some weeks without sue
cess. The members are Everett
Macy. r. F. Carrie and A. J. Berres.
In each OF the cities to be visited.
representatives OF the ship builders
and the strikers will each name a
temporary board to deal with the
situation In that particular locality.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-27
BhITisH FIELD MARSHAL Not
CONTENT WITH GREAT VIC.
TORY on TUESDAY O
COUNTER ATTACKS REPulsED'
Germans Launched Powerful Attack
In Futile Attempt 10 Bvak up the
Expected iIritish Advance

Washington. Sept, 21.-The Brit
iSh victory In Flanders yesterday mp.
pears to be about as complete M any
they have gained In three years
operations.
Today found them In possession
OF ground which they had won on n
siS.mile iron, from the Tower OF
Hauilcis 10 st. Julian.
They are continuing the prcsslag 4
OF the Germans hard after ropulslng
numerous counter-attacks. New
fighting developed today south OF
Poly gon wood. the Australians on
that front giving the hard pressed
Germans no rest.
Last night the Germans attacked
the French unsuceessiully on the
Aisnc front
The most Important points In
volved In the new offensive. Ms was
the case six days ago. lay directly
east OF the city OF Ypres. betwcc !
the ypres-Roulers railway. and the
YprcsJMenin highway. Here are
situated those strongly held elcva
tlons that still remain TO the Gel.
mans ont OF the numerous ridges
and forests. which formed u vital
part OF thsir defense In this section
OF Belgium.
Last Thursday they suffered n
crushing blow In tho loss oi such
strongholds as Ansac. Nuns wood.
Glencorsc wood and Inverness c,l'sc
and now an eyer-risins tbs Ia each
Ing out for still more.
The Germans undoubtedly knew
that the attack was pending M, Il
In probable that their heavy counter
attacks yesterday and last night
against the British positions on the
ridge east OF Ypres. Polygon wood
and Tower Hamlcts we're carried out
In an attempt to Illustrate tho Brit
ish plan.
The British artillery had been
pounding the whole front Of the new
offensive for days, but last night a
concentrated fire was turned on that
section where the counter-attacks
were made and the entire ground
was torn and smashed. together with
the men who. hidden under sparse
shelter, were endeavoring to hold
this point OF vantage.
Haig's new thrust was delivered
from the base OF front line positions
completed last week before which
the Germans held numerous vantage
points OF strategic value, barring the
way to further 'inroads by the Brit
ish or for passing the British line by
machine gun and rifle bullets.
As on previous occasions, Haig
loosed verltable inferno OF artil-
lery fire against the Germans before
launching his attack early Wednes-
day. and when night fell many i'm
portant positions had been ridded OF
the enemy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-27
WASHINGTON WANTS A
NEW HIGHWAY CODE

Birmingham, Sept, 27.-The ex-
ecutive committee OF the Washing.
ton good roads association, in con-
vention here today, recommended to
Governor Lister that he appoint a
committee to re-draft Washington
road laws. r. l.. Sparger OF Seattle,
president Of the association, made
the statement that the war time la
Dor shortage and higher wage scale
had increased from 80 per cent to
so per cent the cost OF road build
Ing this year. Sparger also urged
the delegates assembled to pledge
their services to the government In
economical road building.