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The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19
DIVISION ROAD COMMISSION
 APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR

The following wire was received from Governor Strong this morning and is of local interest. There is no mention of when the appropriation of $50,O00 will be deposited for disposal In this district but it is expected that this amount will be expended this year and that advices from Juneau with full instructions will arrive on the first boats:
 A. D. Poteet, Nome:
 On yesterday you and E. H. Pfaf- fie of Council were appointed to serve with Road Commissioner Wilson as the divisional road commission for the second judicial division appointment Is for two years without compensa- tion but travelling and living expenses are allowed when on official trips connected with road work execute oath of office in duplicate and mail to this office with your acceptance of appointment, letter follows first mail.
 STRONG, Governor.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19
ALL MUST REGISTER ON JUNE 5
 ALASkAnS TO BE CALLED LATER

conscript must arrange to mail hls registration So that 1t arrives at the registration point by the date called for.
 No excuse will be taken for not complying with the proclamation call ing to the colors those within the age limit President Wilson says that the nation needs all men--each and tions made; all must answer the call
 The proclamation states that a spe- cial registration day will be set for Alaska, Hawaii and Porto Rica will be named in a later proclamation and not on June 5 as called for in the
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19
u S REGULARS TO FRANCE UNDER PERSHING
GENERAL PERSHInG TO FRANCE
 WITH TWENTY-TH0uSAND MEN

use of gas masks has also been taught to these troops as well as the art of trench making is in itself one of the most important factors in the present methods of warfare.
 These troops are all in readiness to embark but the exact date of sailing will not be given out until later. The authorities are aware of the utter inn possibility of keeping the movement of such a large body of troops secret but will exercise a special censorship on newspapers.
 Transports are being held in readi- ness to convey these troops across the Atlantic The torpedo fotilla will now probably be detained and act as escort for the troop ships.
 WASHINGTON. May 19-Two
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19
FEDERATED CHURCH.

At the Congregational church Sunday the following services will be held Rev. John Parsons. pastor
 II a. m. Bible school and children's service. R, B. Julien, superintendent.
 D. m.-Christian Endeavor.
 D. m. A Luther day service in celebration of the beginning of the reformation 400 years ago. An ad- dress on "Luther and His Work" is to be made by Mayor Lomen. MT. R. E. Julian is to speak on the Spiritual Leadership of Luther," and Dr. John Parsons on Dramatic Aspects of Luther
 Special music will be rendered by the choir, including Luther's battle hymn.
 The public is invited to all the ser vices of the church.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19

thousand six hundred marines have been formed into one regiment and will accompany the Pershing division to Fuanca These men have been mobilzed and are ready to leave at moments notice They comprise all those who have been stationed at Santa Domingo and Cuba recently.
 The war department announced to- that from now until further notice en- listments in the regular army will be optional and that recruits may join for the war only. The navy depart meth state that all enlistments until further notice will be only for period of war and announce that recruiting is going on apace.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19
NO SEPARATE PEACE
 SAYS CABINET

PETROGRAD, May 19.-The coal ition of the Russian cabinet today goes on record against separate peace for Russia. This is the first expression of opiIion on the subject by the re- organized ministry and is mos. satisfactory.
 The chief members of the new cab met are Premier I.avoff Minister of Foreign Affairs 'cereschtenko, Minister of Labor Skaboloff, Minister of Finance Shingaroff Minister of Ma rine Kerensy and Minister of Justice Perevieseff.
 The cabinet awaits the arrival of the American commission when mat ters of vital importance will be taken up.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19
International News Service.

htefnSttonaI NeWS oeFNIco.
 WASHINGTON, May ls.-Presi- dent Wilson this morning informed Theodore Roosevelt that acting on the advice of the military experts on both this and the other side of the water he found it impossible to avail him self of the offer made by the gallant colonel to raise, equip and put in the field over one hundred and fifty thou sand volunteers.
 The president paid great comple- ment to the eX-president for his fine vigor and enthusiasm and said the offer was appreciated by the country and might be taken up at a later date
 T have thrashed the matter out with both the French and British war chiefs as well as with the greatest authorities in the United States and all are of the opinion that it is too premature to raise a volunteer army of this class. However it Is their opinion that something in that line may be accepted later" says Presi- dent Wilson.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19
STEAMER
 SENT 10 BOTTOM
international News Service.

international News Service.
 LONDON, May 19.-Submarined without warning off the southwest coast of Ireland the British steamer Highland Corrie was sent to the bot tom yesterday carrying with her the lives of five of the crew and three passengers.
 The steamer was bound for an Eng fish port with cargo form the Uni ted States and was in close proximity to the coast of Ireland when subma- rined. Her displacement was five thousand five hundred and eighty tons.
 Patrol boats were quickly on the scene and rescued the remainder of those on board The submarine con- tinued submerged and was not located
 This is the first ship sunk m this section for several days.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19
$3,342,00O,000 ARMY
 AND NAVY BUDGET

and fifty million for shipbuilding.
 To the totai for army and navy pus- poses the sera'" added ninety e Q million for the a.ny and sixtea mil lion for the navy over the amounts provided by the fouse
 This action following so closely on the heels of the rassage of consc.lp- ton will place ihe administrati)n .n a position to rush all matters ,rtain- ing to the f.,f!lmert of it's plans to- ward raising and eGuiping an army and building up Il navy to w;.r footing.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19
BUILDING UP
 THE ARMY
International News Service.

International News Service.
 WASHINGTON, May 19.-All na- tional guard organizations in the Uni ted States are to be called by the fed eral service between the 10th of July and the 9th of August, and will then be formally incorporated into the reg ular army.
 This announcement has come from the war department and is in com piance with the wish of President Wilson, who is credited with having expressed himself as desirous of pro- curing the enrolment of all such bodies into the regular army for ser vice in the war.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19
J BOATS REPORTED
 NOT VERY ACTIVE

PARIS, May 19.-During the past week but three French ships were sunk by German submarines. In that time there has been more shipping arriving at French ports than here tofore.
 It is stated that the lull in the sub marine warfare is ruse on the part of the German naval authorities and that a greater campaign than ever be- fore is to be launched The recent visit of the British airmen at the German submarine base accounted for many of the German underwater craft.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19

within the zone of war. Hundreds of high power boats manned by naval reserve men have been put into com mission during the month These boats have 8 large cruising radius are of high power--and can live in any sea as they are built on the hfe-boa principle.
 Many German submarines have been captured and sunk during the month The naval flying corps work in con- junction with the submarine chasers and have been most efficient in locat- ing the underwater boats.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19
Calling Cards at the Nugget Office
BRITISH COMMISSION
 IN RICHMOND VA.
International News Service.

RICHMOND, Va, May 1SS.-The British commission in a body paid this city visit yesterday, in making their tour which takes in the important points in the south, and are expected to leave here for Florida this evening"
 They stated that this city was of particular interest to them, owing to the fact that it was the capital of the confederacy, and the governor and his station with automobiles, escorted them to all points of interest here that are mentioned in the history of the United States.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19
International News Service.

international News Service.
 WASHINGTON, May 199-This morning the war department announce ed that twenty thousand regulars un- der command of General Pershing will leave for the front in France as soon as practicable. These are the first troops form the United States to go to Europe and will be the first regu- lar American troops to take active participation in the war with Ger many.
 Nearly an of the!Jivision of regulars who will leave for Europe with Gen eral Pershing have seen service on the Mexican border where they were trained m all the phases of modern warfare. including the manufacture and throwing of hand grenades. The
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19
bELLIC0uRT HAS FALLEN
 MANY GUNS TAKEN

a lull in the fighting preparatory to a violent artillery bombardment which is to be delivered by the British. Guns are being placed in important positions Commanding the German lines which have been quiet for the past twenty four hours.
 PARIS. May 19-Fightng has been intense in this section for the past two days and the Germans have made several terrific counters near Craonne causing the French troops to evacuate several minor positions. The loss of life on both sides is ap- palling.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19
International News Service.

WASHINGTON, May 199.-Presi- dent Wilson signed the conscription bill last night and set June as reg istration day throughout the United States when ten million men must register out of which the first army of five hundred thousand troops will be assembled and put under imme- diate training.
 All males within the age limit of on that date, and, if sick must ar range to report by substitute. If out of town and not within reasonable distance of registration base, the
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19
Pacific News Service.

Pacific News Service.
 SEATTLE, May 19.-Flour took a drop here today of one dollar and fifty cents barrel and is surely on its way to a lower figure, heavy buy CTS of the past month being caught by the turn in the market, and q grand scramble is on to get out from under
 The recent action of the government in compelling the wheat speculators to withdraw from the market has brought about this result, and a big drop in prices is anticipated now that the downward trend has started.
 Well informed men in this city claim that the big wholesale houses are merely talking pcssimism for the
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19
MILL HANDS
 ON STRIKE
international News Service.


 LAWRENCE, Kan, May 1S.-Two thousand employees of the American Woolen Co. walked out on strike here today, and 1t is believed that the situation will prove serious as the company anticipating such Q move have made provision to replace these men which it is thought will be done at once.
 The strikers are demanding a ten per cent increase in wages, and say that they will see to it that there will be no others take their places at the looms, and that before many days the company will be glad to grant their demands.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19
international News Service.

LONDON May p-For the past week there has heen considerable lull in submarine activities and the ship ping is practically unmolested. The admiralty have adopted increased pre- cautions in the protection of ships
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19

OYSTER BAY May 19.-Various correspondents called on Colonel Roosevelt this afternon and he refus- ed to comment on the action of the president
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19
intsrnationa, Nsws Service.

tntsrnatlonas News Service.
 WASHINGTON. May 19.-Three billion three hundred and forty two million is the war budget for the army and navy, as voted on and pass cd in the senate this afternoon not dissenting vote being cast against this measure and without roll call being taken.
 The budge. as it now stands car ries fifteen million n.ore than the ap- populations provided by the house bill the chicf now item being pro- vision of an additional seven hundred
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19
international Nsws Service.

international News Service.
 LONDON, May 1s-Field Marshal Haig reports the capture of Helli- court on May F together with many guns supplies and over eight hundred prisoners. The fighting for this im- Portant Ratification extended over two weeks and it's capture means the penetration of Hindenberg's main line of defence and the probability of e forced evacuation of St. Quentin which in turn would compel an entire re- adjustment of the German lines in that section.
 In the Arras-Lens section there is
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19
FLOUR DROPS $1.50 PER
 BARREL IN SEATTLE.

purpose of getting the higher prices, and say that these wholesalers well know that the bottom is going to drop out and flour will again reach the level of year ago.
 These men advise against the lay ing in of any great amount of flour until the government has taken fur ther steps, which may mean the talk ing over of all grain in the country, and in the event of such action they argue that futures will take a tumble that may put the prices back to where they were three years ago before the beginning of the German war.
 Dance follows May day entertain : ment EaueI hall Saturdav nioht
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19

States,
 The war department are now mak- ing all arrangements necessary to re- ceive the first half million men who will be detailed to the various can- comments. Vast amounts of stores and supplies of all kinds have been moved to these points. Tens of thou- sands of tents will be erected in read ness to receive the citizen soldier and the final details are nearing perfec- tion.
 Don't miss hearing the duet Hush! Here Comes the Dream Man. by Mar tha Coke and Clifford Holden.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19

Eggs $1oo dozen at Prossor's Harness Shop. Phone Black 5.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19

NEW YORK, May 19.-Colonel Roosevelt arrived here this afternoon from Oyster Bay and states that Pres ident Wilson can have his services in any capacity whatsoever.
 The colonel was accorded quite an ovation on his arrival when he was met by a detachment of his old Rough Riders. He was escorted to the Hol- land house and addressed the crowd from the balcony.
 In but q few words Roosevelt stated that he was disappointed that his offer was not taken up; and that not alone he-but all of those who had vol- unteered to serve with him, were now awaiting orders to serve the country in any capacity.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19
WILL SERVE IN ANY
 CAPACITY" SAYS TEDDY

WASHINGTON, May 19.-Presi- dent Wilson received a wire from Colonel Roosevelt this afternoon in which the gallant soldier offers his services to the country in any capa- city.
 It is stated that President Wilson will take up the offer and that Roose- welt will get into the harness right away; in what position is not stated.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-19

Dance follows May day entertain ment, Eagel hall, Saturday night.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-08
AMERICA vEspuccI.
che Asked Congress Fer citissnshIp
sad - Corner Of Land

che Asked Congress For Citizenship
sad = Corner Of Land
A decided sensation was created a.
Washington during the Van Buren, I'D
mlnlstration by the appearance there
Of u handsome and We'll dressed Italian
woman who called herself America
vcspuci and claimed descent from the
navigator who gave bis name 10 the
continent Ex.Presidcpt Adams and
Daniel Webster became her especiR.
friends. and abe soon was a welcome
guest IN the best society. In n few
weeks after her arrival she presented
petition 10 congress asking. FIRST. 10 be-
admitted 10 the rights az citizenship
and. secondly. 10 bc given "A corner of
land" out OF the public domain Of the
country which bore the namc of her
ancestor, IN adverse report. which
soon was made. IL cue ~ the curiosl
tics of congressional literature, II su.
lcrisrd the petitioner as Va yoniigs dig
nlfied mud graceful lady. with a mind
Of the highest intellectual culture and
q heart lca'inv With nll our own Ell.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-08

When you are IN hurry why Is II
that
There are no means Of Iocomotion in
sightf
You haven't any change?
Every one bumps into youi
You remember sou have left the
front door opcn?
Ali the streets are blocked!
The last train has just gone?
You are held up BY some bore7
You see the most beautiful girl In
the woridf
Your watch is wrongf
Tie other person Is late and yon
are kept waiting an houri--Life.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-08

Malaria and the Effect Produced BY
Planting q Blue Gum.

During ihe latter decades of the nine
tecntli century Il was d common prac
ilcc Ia plant blue gum or eucalyptus
trees ~ districts Infected By malarin'
fever. II was hcld thar the essential.
oil produced by the leaves combGtei
the harmful yapors rlsiiig fspm tll'
swamps laden with The poison of the
discasea The discovery ihai the ma
larlai ecsm " Introduced lnto the blood
by n mosquito has srttiea once aud for
nil the origin Of i,r, disease.
The theory thai i'r eucalyptus tree
ncutraiized the p",srn valp4rs Is non
sense. yet the facI remains thai where
blue gums were freely planted there
was always u Dotsble decline Ia the
amount OF malaria
What Is the explanation of this eur
cumstance. II has been demonstrated
that. of nearly all trees. the eucalyptus
absorbs the greatest amount Of watcr.
Two sccdlIn,s a blue gum and plum
, were placed with their roots In wa.
ter. md the height Of the water was
carefully marked The plants were
kept IN a warm atmosphere and ex.
amlned al tile end Of twenty.four
hours. The little eucalyptus had dis
posed Of four times the water that the
plum had been able to take up.
Seeing that blue gums Increase In
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-08

thuslasm In The cause Of American and
human liberty" The reasons why the
prayer OF tie petitioner could not be
granted were given. but she was com
mendcd to tho generosity Of the Amer.
lean people.
The name OF America. our country's
name. should be honorcd. respected and
cherished IN the Interesting exile from
whose ancestor we derive the grea,
mud glorious title"
Later II was discovered that the wo
mPn was an impostor. --"Perlcy's Rem
inisccnces.''
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-08
Throw Out the Line.



4 Throw Out the Life Line
Weak kidneys need help.
They're often overworked---they
don't get the poison altered out OF the
blood.
Z VIII You help them! N
Doan's Kidney Pills have brought
benefit to thousands Of kidney suffer-
ers.
Grants Pass testimony proves their
worth.
Mrs. j. r. Cunning. 406 s. Fourth
St.. Grants Pass, says; MY back
causes me a great deal OF misery at
times. II is one OF those dull. bear
ing-down pains across the kidneys.
During these attacks my kidneys
sometimes act too freely. and then
again they are congested. find
Doan's Kidney Pills always relieve
me and stop that misery in my back
after have taken a box or two"
| Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy get
Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that
Mrs. Cunning had Foster -Milburn
Co.. Props, Buffalo, N. Y.i
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-08
knights os old.

The knights Of the days OF chivalry
were so well protected by their arnor
that they were practically lnvincible
to nll ordinary weapons Even when
dismountcd they could not be injured
save by the misericor,Iia. a thin dagger.
which penetrated the Joints Of the ar
NOR. In more thnn one battle knights
fallen from their horses could not be
killed until their armor had been bro
ken up with axes aud hammers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-08

Paticnce--There was time In her
life she could have married nearly any
body she pleased.
Patrice-And yet she has never mar.
riedf
B "Neyer. You zee. she couldn't please
anybody. yonkcrs Statesman
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-08

that tho village was occupied by the
Indians for many years explains the
local name. e0ld' Rassan. by which
Il Ia widely known. Since tho village
was abandoned by the Indians the
buildings have been rapidly falling
Into state Of dllapidation and decay.
Exchange.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-08
FaErFuLNgss.

DC NOT give way 10 trstiuInsss.
u takes the fragrance out Of lie
and leaves only weeds where :
cheerful disposition would cause
flowers 10 sb'ccm a frstfui liss
10 ioylsss NE
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-08

FOR RENT Six-room home. 305 CT
street. opposite Central school; $40
per month. Inquire on premises. II
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-08
MANTED

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CALIFORNIA JUNK Cove boy
all kinds Of junk. bear hides furs.
rags. brass. copper. zinc. old pap
ers, magazines. Call 40s South
9Th Street. or phone 1ss. s43
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-08
TO EXCHANGE

TO ExCHANGE-My Portland home
for Rogue River valley land. Alex
Nibley. Grants Pass. s45
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-08
Classified Advertising


:
HyA sALN
cAKEs---Phone orders 70 No.
1901. 1871
ALFALFA. RED CLOVER and all
grass seeds are cheaper now than
later. Write for samples and
prices. Strictly fancy stock. Ralph
Waldo Eden. Central Point. Ore
gon. S90ffI
FOR SALE Household goods, horse,
harness, buggy and Light wagon.
Address No. zs2s. care Courier. ~
FOR SALE cHEAP--Ten acres
young bearing pears. Bartletts and
DeAnjous. VIII sell fvs or TO-
acres cheap or exchange Tor south
srn California w. @. Rice. ess
South Park, Pomona. Calf. ss1
FOR SALE Bull calf. weeks old.
Jersey and Durham. Inquire Peter
Olson. Phone 6o0-R-2. s4s
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE for sale
Large heating stove, sanitary
couch. chiffoniere, dresser. refrig-
orator. buffet, South Bend Male
able range. dining room table and
chairs. New Edison. laboratory
model. golden oak library table,
ice cream freezer, etc. Inquire
30s Manzanita Ave. or phone
47-R. s47
If YOU WANT dry wood. seen H. N
Parker. 500 South 5th street. s4S
FOR SALES Strictly modern five
room bungalow. attic. fireplace. on
north side, four minute walk to
schools and business center. Spleen
did investment Owner wants to
use the money. Inquire SIS H
Street. 948
FOR SALE Homestead relinquish-
ment. 100 acres. three miles from
Grants Pass. house. 225 fruit
trees. springs Of water. 1000 cords
wood. Price for ten days, $3.50.
r. Bailey, 514 South 9Th st. s45
APPLES FOR SALE SpitEenburg,
Ortley. Talpyhawkin. Newtowu
Pippins, Price SOC to $1.00. Phone
606-F-14. G. N. Gilman. sls
MACHINERY FOR SALE -Inludinl
boilers. engines. pumps, air com
pressor. aif drills. hose. stamT
mill. chilian mill. concentrator
rock breaker. pipe and flttings. pull
leys. shafting. betting. rails. or
rails. redwood tanks. generators
/ motors. etc. Waldo Copper Com
pany. First National Bank build
\ inE. st4t
! A classified sd will give results.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-08

All trains leave Grants Pass from
ha norn,r OF and Eighth streets.
opposite the Southern Pacific depot.
\ For all Information regarding
freight and rassenger service call at
the once OF the company. Public Ser
vice building, or phone lSi tor
snme, ny le,tfA MG
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-08

LET ME DO YOUR LAND clearing
oy contract. Address s1l n
street. Grants Pass. Ore. sl5
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-08

FOR SALE Household goods. horse.
harness. buggy and Light wagon.
Address No. z32S. care Courier. ~