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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-23
PRISONERS IN MUT|NY
WASHINGTON PRISON

Walla Walla, Aug 23--With only
an occasional outbreak tonight the
situation at the Washington state
prison. where the convicts have beeu
In . mutinous condition for several
days, Is much improved. Warden
Dunn today segregated the leaders
from the other convicts and the re-
suit was an almost immediate i'm
provement.
All the convicts have been kept In
their cells as a result OF the trouble
and the prison work has ceased.
The convicts broke nearly all the
electric lights and window lights In
two OF the wings, using broken pieces
OF their tools as missiles.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-23
bank CLERKS NERVE
SAVED VALUABLE BOOK
tBy w. G.. SHEPHERD)
United Press Staff Correspondent


Petrograd. Aug. (By MaiD-A
brave bank clerk has made himself
the friend OF War Minister Kerensky
for life.
When the mobs we're carrying OF
the revolution in Petrograd, the po-
lice stations were fired.
The crowds believing the fires to
have been started by revolutionaries
Joined in the firemaking with heart
and soul. No one seemed to realize
that the records OF the Black Hun
dred would be OF more use In exist
ence than in state Of ashes. Any
attempts OF souvenir-seeking on
lockers to seize any OF the documents
from the boniires met with resist
ance from the crowds. who we're urg-
ed on to this by the detectives and
provocators.
Kerensky's new friend was In a
crowd near one Of the great fires.
Among batch OF books and papers
which he saw dumped into the blaze
was dossier marked Kerensky. He
seized this and, in spite OF the eff-
orts OF the crowd to take II from him
made speech that persuaded them
that the Kerensky record ought to
be saved. Though Kerensky, at that
time was famous, he was by no
means the idol he has since become.
Recently the bank clerk presented
the dossier to Kerensky. II consist.
ed Of several hundred pages and
showed that the secret police had
been following the revolutionist for
six months, day and night.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-23
NURSES MAY Be GIVEN
POWER Of OFFICERS

American Training Camp, France,
Aug. pa strong movement is on
foot here to obtain officers commits
sions for the Red Cross nurses, sim
liar to the system prevailing in the
Canadian army.
II is obvious that the nurses play
an important part in the war work
and those who further the movement
for commissions hold that 1t is neces-
sary for them to have power to com
mand. Under present conditions the
nurses are able only to make a re-
quest when they want something
done.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-23
NEW TORPEDO DEVICE
| IS DEMONSTRATED

Minneapolis. Aug. sS.--War dem.
onstrations will rival In interest p,c
contest for the worlds speed title at
the regatta OF the Amer lean Power
Boat association on the Mississ' rpi
River which began here today
Rear Admiral Bradlev 4, Fiskc,
retired. inventor OF the riske tor
pedo. made his nrst puhlic demon
stratlon OF his latest war engine,
launching torpedoes from a scap,nEN
skimming at full speed ON the water,
The launching. device Pc 'ieesee for
this demonstration has not been y n.
licly shown, Four days rac'ny and
water sports are scheduled
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-23
NEW YORK WELCOMES
BELGIAN COMMISSION

New York, Aug. 23---New York
paid its tribute to the Belgian war
mission Tuesday. After n parade,
Baron Monchuer and the delegates,
including Belgian army officers, sail
ed on the police boat Patrol from
One Hundred Thirtieth street TO the
Battery, where an immense crowd
roared It's greeting ps they landed.
At the city hall Mayor Mitchell
extended a formal welcome, the Sev-
enth Regiment standing at attention
while the commissioners passed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-23

Engraved calling cards-100 cards
and plate. in script, $3.50; II plate
is furnished, 100 cards for 81.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-23
COURT HOUSE NEWS
Furnished by W. II. Hanson Of
Grants Pass Abstract Co.

August Is. 1917,
Transfers
James Gilmore to r. \. Gilmore,
w. D., Ac, in NV Cor. SEh OF
SEh Sec. 1895. $500.
Mining Locations ,
j, X. McCloy on Lost Chrome Mine
near Whiskey Creek.
Angus. 90 81,
Transfers
Seymour H. Bell to A. Welch. Q.
CT. Deed. sen of NwA of Sc, ID
35-6. $40.
Mining locations
Geo, c, Thompson ON Back Buck
Chrome in Squaw Creek District.
Suits
W. E. Gilmore and j. I, Gilmore
VS.. r. j, Rowen. Grants Pass i.ane-
ing Co.. California Chrome co. and
Clarence VI. Oddie-To decree co,
partnership and for accounting
August Il. 1al7,
Transfers
Geo. W. Lewis. Sheriff. TO Louis
Roberts, NJ of NEA cs sen of
Sec. 26-s9-s, sls1,4O.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-23
NORTHWESTERN MEN
MAY CO TO FRANCE

Washington. Aug. 23-The nation
al guardsmen that we're originally
intended to be trained at Palo Alto,
Cal. have been shifted to North
Carolina. according to an announce
ment made by the war department
today Among the Official circles
here this Is taken as an indication
that after the first two rainbow div
isions arrive In France. the third
division to be sent will comprise the
northwestern guard units. Such an
arrangements will affect the Wash
Ington. Oregon and Idaho guards
men.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-23
OREGON WEATHER
= Weather tomorrow: Fair =
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TINE TO REMEBER THE CROPS
or DECEMBER


Now's the time and this the season
when its nothing short of treason il
Ne fail to practice Thrift with all
cur might; Thrift that saves for fu-
ture uses and prevents unwise abuses
OF the vast supply Of foodstuff now in
sight. We've two million gardens
showing that we've got to make
them count for all they're worth.
II we'd free this mighty nation from
the danger of starvation we must
wisely use this wealth of Mother
Earth. Each of US should be lam
hasted II we let the stuff be wasted.
for its loss Is something Nature nev-
q meant. Nature surely ne'er in
tended that our duty should be end
ID with the harvest of the crop
which she has sent. Twas her man
ifest intention. as I scarcely need to
mention, that this food supply so Law
ish and so free. Enthusiastically and
plainly should be used so we'll and
sanely as to help US win our fight
across the sea. We must recognize
our duty, in its fullest truth and
beauty. to the nations fighting with
- for the right; to the people patri-
otto who are battling rule despotic
which essays to plunge the world in
endless night. There should be no
need for pleading that we turn our
thoughts to feeding those who're
Joined with US against the common
foe. We must simply take for grant
cd that the gardens we have planted
have a worth which everyone Of us
must know. We must practice con-
servation Of our wealth OF vegeta.
ton II we're going to do our part
In Natures plan. We must one and
all remember that the Harvest of De-
cember must be reaped from stun
In package, jar and can. So by can.
ming or by drying let US set about
supplying everything we need to
stock our pantry shelves. Thus well
stop a waste that's vicious and pro-
vide the food nutritious for the gal.
liant allied forces and ourselves.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-23
LINER IS REPORTED
SUNK BY SUBMARINE

Boston. Aug. 23--The Leyland
liner Devonian .has been sunk, ac.
cording to a cable to the local Office
Of the company. received today. The
ship was westward bound from Llv-
erpool to Boston.
Details OF the sinking are lacking
but It is believed she was torpedoed
by German submarine
The Devonlan was carrying no pas.
sengers on this trip.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-23
INCH BY INCH BRITISH
GRIPPING COAL CITY

London, Aug. 2S-Lens is the hot
test point on the western aghting
line today. In spite, OF the best and
most stubborn resistance the Ger
mans could muster. the Canadian
lines encircling, the city were ad-
vanced again today.
II Is estimated that the great or
ensive of the allies have cost the CEN
tral powers 100000 men in dead and
wounded. At least $1,000 prisoners
have been taken on the British. Ital-
ian and French fronts. In spite OF
these tremendous losses. the Ger
mans have started a drive against the
Russians on the Riga front.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-23
GERMANY HOLDS COAL
THREAT OVER HOLLAND

Washington, Ang. 23-- Germany Is
threatening to give the Netherlands
no more steel for ship building. un-
less her feet OF merchant vessels
shall be used In German interests
during the war and for Ave years
thereafter, Germany has notified
Holland that she can have certain
allotment OF coal but II she wants
more than that allotment she must
send her own miners to get II.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-23
COOS COUNTY GOING
after COAST HIGHWAY

Marshfield, Aug. 23--As a result
Of the meeting at Crescent City, Cal,
to determine the route through Ore
gon Of the Coast Highway, Curry
county has launched movement to
bring about bonding Of the county
to the limit for the construction of
the highway along the coast through
Curry county and to connect with
Coos county highways.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-23

With British Army in Flanders,
Aug. 23-Over 80 consecutive des-
perate German counter attacks have
resulted only in a gain Of few yards
at one point near Lens. The Can
adams today repulsed more of these
counter attacks made by picked Ger
man troops.
The Canadians are crawling inch
by inch into the city. establishing
new advanced posts each day. The
outskirts Of Lens are firmly held by
the Brftons.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-23
BRITISH AIR FLEET
RAIDS TEUTON HARBOR

London, Aug. 23-The admiralty
today announced successful British
air raids against Zeebrugge harbor
and Ghistilles aerodrome. A num-
Der Of hits upon the objectlves were
observed. All British machines re-
turned uninjured.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-05-10
TEACHER ACCIDENTALLY
KILLED AT WASHBURN
Miss Hulda johnson Loses Life When
Rifle She Was Loading u. Dis
charged Without Warning.

Washburn. - Miss Hulda johnson,
a school teacher in the district of Nc
Lean county, was shot through the
heart with a 90 rife in the Charles
Johnson home. She died almost in
stantly.
1t first was reported that Miss Hulda
Johnson had committed suicide but
the coroner's investigation developed
the fact that her death was accidental.
She was endeavoring to load defec-
tive 90 caliber rifle, and, in some man.
ner, the bullet stuck. With the end
Of the barrel resting against her body,
she endeavored to push the bullet in.
1t went in so suddenly that the trigger
was released, discharging the bullet.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-05-10
EQUITY GATHERING AT
GATE CITY THIS MONTH
Farmers to Meet at Fargo May %
Consider Price Fixing for Food
stuffs and Farm Labor.

Fargo. - A minimum price of $3.50
for potatoes and So bushel for wheat,
to be guaranteed by the United States
and Canadian governments to farmers,
may be asked at a mass meeting of
farmers to be held here, May % and "a.
A call for the meeting was issued
under the auspices of the Equity Co.
operative exchange. Farmers organi-
cations of western Canada have been
invited to send representatives.
The mass meeting will be asked to
petition congress and the dominion
government to determine what fair
price for the various foodstuffs is, and
then to fix q minimum price. The
need for a maximum price to consum-
ers also will be discussed.
Needs Of the farmers as to labor
will be discussed.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-05-10
STATE SURVEY TO SHOW
HELP NEEDED ON FARMS
North Dakota Committee Named by
Governor Taking Steps to Increase
Crop Production.

Jamestown. - A comprehensive sur
vey to determine the amount of farm
help required by farmers of North
Dakota for increased crops will be
made Immediately by the state eff
cheney committee recently named by
Governor Frazier.
The committee meeting here adopt
ed resolutions urging the railroads to
make low rates for transporting farm
help and recommending that the gov
eminent fix minimum prices on all
staple farm products and prohibit the
manufacture of intoxicants.
"The public of this state" reads the
resolution pertaining to prohibition,
"is willing to raise food for the nation,
but draws the line on toiling early
and late to raise grain to be used in
making BOOZE"
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-05-10
SCHOOL HEADS FOR
DRY NATION IN WAR
WIRE PRESIDENT ASKING ADOLF.
TON OF LIQUOR TRAFFIC
DURING POSSIBILITIES.
NEWS OF FLIcKERTAIL STATE
important Doinss Of the Past Few
Days Throughout the State Edited
and Arranged for Our
Readers.

Minot. - County superintendent Of
schools of the state of North Dakota
at the closing session of their two
days convention here passed resolu-
tons pstitioning President Wilson to
prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquor
in the nation during the period of the
war Ito the end that victory may at
tend the efforts to establish democ-
racy throughout the world" State Su-
perintendent Macdonald wired copy
of the resolution to the President.
William LANCER, attorney general,
delivered an address, dealing with the
enforcement Of school laws, particu-
larly compulsory school attendance.
Service that schools of the state
may render in the world war was Civ
en- particular attention. Practically
every superintendent present reported
that active work is being prosecuted
In each county, particularly along the
line of interesting children in the pro.
duction of foods.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-05-10
AVERAGE STATE YIELDS
OF GRAIN ARE HIGH
Wheat In North Dakota for Past Five
Years Shows Average Yield Of
1868 Bushels Per Acre.

Bismarck. - North Dakota's aver
age wheat yield is 1858 bushels per
acre for the last five years, according
to interesting statistics prepared by
R. H. Thistlethwaite of the state COM
missioner of agriculture's office. The
average oats yield for the last five
years is 31.32 bushels; barley. 1888
bushels; rye, 1856 bushels, and fax,
900 bushels. The highest yields of
each grain and the lowest for the FIVE
year period are: Wheat, 1902, 1915;
SIS. 1916; oats, Ala, 1912; 21.5. 1916;
barley, 80, 1915; 1876, 1916; rye, 1s,
1912; 1873, 1916; flax, 1913, 1916; ~,
1913. The yield in all grains except
flax showed a decided falling off in
1916.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-05-10
Pioneer Special Service by Western Newspaper Union


suing Of the proclamation. The clerk
will give instructions for registration.
Colleges, Universities, Homes and 9th.
er Institutions.
Officials Of educational, charitable
and other institutions should apply for
Instructions to the county or city clerk
on the sixth day after the date Of the
proclamation for Instructions as to q
convenient method of registration.
The wardens of jails, penitentiaries,
and reformat0ries should apply to the
county or city clerk for instructions on
the sixth day.
Five days after the date of the pres
dents proclamation complete regular
tons will be in the hands of all sheriffs
and Of the officials of cities Of over
10000 population.
The president is authorized to call
upon all public officers to assist in the
execution of the law. The plan is,
however, to rely on the people for the
proper execution of the law. 1t is ex-
pected that patriotic citizens will offer
their services free as registrars. Such
edged. Volunteers for this service
should communicate Immediately with
the proper official.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-05-10
COMING EVENTS.

May Is and 16-Convention Of
North Dakota Dental association at
Fargo.
June 4 to s-English Lutheran
Synod Of Northwest at Fargo.
June 12-Annual convention Of
North Dakota Firemen's association
at Valley City.
June ~ and Estate Encampment
OF G. A. R. at Casselton.
June u to 24-State convention Of
Seventh Day Adventists at Harvey.
June 26 and 27-Annual convention
OF Romsdals Lag at Fargo.
July 10 ard 20-State convention Of
North Dakota Maccabees at Fargo.
June 10, 20 and 21-Annual conven.
ton Of North Dakota Retail Dealers
association at New Rockford.
June 81 and 22.-Annual convention
OF North Dakota Sunday School asso-
citation at Fargo.
July % and % - Annual district
Meeting of Lutheran Young Peoples
societies at Mandan.
Second week in September-State
suffrage convention at Bismarck.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-05-10
BANKS ASKED TO COOPERATE
Secretary Authorizes Financial Insti.
buttons to Receive Subscriptions
for the Bond Offerings.

Observation-Disclosures McAdoo tele
graphed the entire list of 27,513 nation
al and state hanks and trust companies
in the United States. authorizing them
to receive subscriptions for the $1,000
100000 bond offering, enlisting their
cooperation, and requesting them to
telegraph rough estimate of the
amount Of bonds each would take for
itself and its patrons.
"You can render an invaluable serv-
ice to your country" Mr.. McAdoo told
the banks. "by receiving subscriptions
and cooperating with the federal re-
serve bank in your district"
Loan Subscriptions Pour In.
To all clearing house associations in
the country Mr.. McAdoo sent a tele-
gram in which he said:
''The amount of the initial loan has
been determined by the needs of the
government and not arbitrarily. The
enthusiastic and patriotic cooperation
of the banks and bankers Of the coun-
try will guarantee the success Of the
undertaking"
The result of the first announcement
of the loan has been a deluge Of sub
scriptiOns. aggregating many millions.
Most of these came in by wire to the
treasury. Virtually every large city
and every state in the Union was rep
resented.
Lend s1oo,oooooo to Italy.
Negotiations continued today with
representatives of the nations to
which the United States is extending
credit. Count di Cellere. the italian
ambassador, received the full amount
of the first $1OOOOO.OOO loan made by
this government to Italy.
Subscriptions to the second offering
of treasury certificates were received
during the day by the federal reserve
banks. Indications are that the secre.
tary will call for the proceeds within
week, possibly a few days.
The $1O0.OO0.OO0 loan to France will
be turned over to Ambassador Jusser.
and, in whole or part, within day OF
so.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-05-10
MAY CENTER IN WASHINGTON
Probability That One Committee Will
Purchase All Supplies Needed by
the Allied Countries.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of central
purchasing committee in Washington
for all supplies bought in the United
States for the allied governments was
forecast here by Sir Hardman Lever.
financial expert of the British war
mission. The committee will supplant
j. P. Morgan & Co.
Discussing the world financial situa-
ton, the British expert expressed the
opinion that Germany will be practical
ly bankrupt in the credit markets
after the war.
"Our enemies" he said, "for all their
boasted efficiency, have never had the
courage to face their financial prob
lens, with the result that when the
war is over they will be hard put to
It,"
The Teutonic governments having
pyramided one internal loan upon an
other. he explained. their interest
lieved they would either have to repu-
date a large part of their debt or face
inability to buy the enormous quanti-
ties of material they would need for
reconstruction.
The allies. he added. had paid their
way In the war 'by the straightf0r-
ward and natural means. by pouring
out their gold. by selling enormous
masses of American securities. by rails
ing loans." AS result. he predicted
that the end of the war would find the
allies in good shape financially, despite
their enormous permanent debts.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-05-10
NO JURY REPORT IN
THE CALDWELL CASE

Dickinson. The coroner's jury
summoned to take evidence as to how
James N. Caldwell and his wife met
their death on their ranch near Tay-
lar has made no report.
Mike Chumick, who has been
charged with shooting the Taylors, is
still in hospital here as result Of a
self-inflicted bullet wound. His con.
dition. however, is much improved,
and he is believed to be out of danger.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-05-10
Liquor Solicitor lie Charge.

Fargo. - The first indictment ever
returned in federal court in North
Dakota against the agent of railroad
company, charging him with being the
agent of liquor house, was returned
here against c. w. Kollings, agent Of
the 500 Line at Kuhn. It is charged
that Kollings took orders for liquor, de.
lfvered it and made collections of the
purchase price. His arrest followed
the visit to Kuhn of agents of the
North Dakota Enforcement league.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-05-10
ELECTRIC LINE is TALKED

Scranton. - Financiers are figuring
on building an electric railroad from
Belle Fourche, s. D., to Dickinson via
Scranton. A battery of steam boilers
will be installed here to produce 5000
horse power for the current. The new
road will give an outlet of three rail.
roads to take care of the tonnage of
the Ignite manufacturing plants. The
name of the road, it is reported here,
will bo the North Star Electric rail.
road.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-05-10
Women Take Recruits Jobs.

Women Take Recruito' Jobs.
Bismarck. - In response to the ap-
peal Of the Yellowstone division of the
Northern Pacific railroad for women
to take clerical, telegraph and tele-
phone positions left vacant by men
who have just Joined the colors, u
applications were made at Glendive in
one day, according to Superintendent
T. r: Lantry. In the last week $50
men have enlisted.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-05-10
W00DMEN ELECT OFFICERS
Annual Meeting Of State Camp Held
at FARGO,

HnHudI MeetIhg Of STATE Camp He'd
at Fargo.
Fargo. - At the business session of
the state camp of Modern Woodmen,
William Moss of Grand Forks was
elected state consul and H. H. Max
we'll Of New Rockford, state clerk.
Delegates to the national convention,
which will be held in Chicago June 1S.
were chosen as follows: L. A. Corey,
Minot; F. 8. Thomas, Lisbon; R. C.
Bellew. Westhope; T. V. Carey, Fargo;
DR.. E. F. Swarthout, Sykeston, and
Virtually every county in the state
was represented.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-05-10
River steamer sunk bv Ice.

Garrison. - No German submarine
is blamed for the sinking of the "City
of Mondak," Missouri river steamer.
1t was recently hit by cake Of ice,
which gave no warning, and the boat
slowly went to it's grave. The loss to
e. H. Senechal. the owner, is about
$4,000.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-05-10

Auto Falls From Jack; Man Killed.
Stanley. - While repairing an auto.
mobile, the wheels of which had been
replaced by Jacks, Clarence Kordahl,
az years old, was killed when the Jacks
gave way and let the car down on
him. His body. pinned under the car,
was found by brother.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-05-10
Another U. s. Ship Sunk.

Washington, May 4.-The American
sailing vessel Willard Abrahams was
sunk Off the Irish const. the crew Of
six being rescued, according to mes
sage received by the state department.