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El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-02-22
WOULD TAKE THE FOOD
DlCTATORS BY THROATS

Washington, d. c., Feb. 21.-Yes-
terday's bread riots in New York
claimed attention in the senate to-
day during the debate OF increases
in salary for government clerks. Sen
ator Thomas, of Colorado, expressed
the opinion that increases in salary
were no cure for the increasing cost
of living, because, he charged, those
who control food prices would raise
them to keep pace with salaries.
"That is not the way to remedy
bread riots such as we are having in
the metropolis of this country" said
Thomas. ''The way to deal with that
is to take those who corner food
supplies by their threats. | dislike to
g food riots in free America, but |
can see that it might be the first
step toward relief"
Three committees, representing
East side women, were admitted to
the mayors office after an attempted
demonstration by house wives at the
door of the city hall, was prevented
by the police. The mayor said he did
not believe the city government had
authority to appropriate 1000, 900 for
the purpose the women requested but
pending a decision he detected an in
vestigation of conditions. The women
pointed out that the city has author
ity to buy food for patients in hos
pitfalls and declared it had equal power
to appropriate sums to be used to buy
fOOd for DarsOns i'll for want OF nOur-
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-02-22
EMBARGO AT ONCE, OR
ANARCHY WILL FOLLOW

CHICAGO, Feb. 21.-Presldent ]. P.
Griffin, Of the Chicago board Of trade,
today teIegraphed to the Interstate
commerce commission and to presi.
dents Of eastern railroads insisting
that unless an immediate embargo
were placed on all products east
bound out Of Chicago except fuel and
foodstuffs, the country will face the
danger Of anarchy and rioting.
In his telegram to the railroad pres.
idents Mr.. Griffin says:
Despite all your assurances no re-
lief has been afforded to move grain
and other food products out of Chi
cago. The present scarcity Of sup
plies borders on famine in the many
communities with the consequent In,
flation Of values directly chargeable to
the. failure of railroads to meet this
national emergency.
II request that instructions be is
sued by you forthwith prohibiting the
movement of any freight at this time
exporting foodstuffs, coal and other
commodities necessary to sustain hui
man and animal existence.
Unless this is done there Is great
danger Of riot and anarchy throughout
this land. The present situation Is
largely caused by railroads giving
preference to commodities other than
those necessary to maintain life. Fail
ure to meet the situation Is ~squarely
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-02-22
Order in Council Tightens Grip
OF British Blockade on Nations
With Which She is at War

(By Leased Wire to New Mexican.)
London, Feb. 21.-The official Ga
zette today contains an order In coun-
Gil, dated February 16 for tightening
the blockade Of the countries with
which Great Britain is at war, as a re-
suit of the German blockade memo.
randum Of January 10, and similar en-.
actments of other hostile countries.
Whereas, these enemy orders are
in fragrant contravention," the order
reads, 'of the rules Of international
law, the dictates of humanity and
treaty obligations Of the enemy and
render It necessary for further meas.
ures to be adopted in order to main
tain the efficiency Of these previously
taken to prevent commodities reach
Ing or leaving enemy countries.
"His majesty has ordered that the
following directions shall be observed
respecting all vessels which sail from
their port Of departure after the date
of this order.
First: A vessel which is encoun-
tered at sea on the way to or from a
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-02-22
WILL
ASK CONGRESS
FREE HAND
IN U-b0AT
CRISIS
Blockade Of American
Commerce to Force
Nations Hand
(By Leased Wire to New Mexican.)

(By Leased Wire to New M~exican.)
! WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb
.21.-President Wilson has vir-
ltually decided to appear before
congress prior to adjournment
March 4 to ask for additional
authority to protect American
seamen and ships against the
German submarine menace.
While officials said today
there was a bare chance that
he will not carry out the plan,
there was every indication
that he would make his adj
dress either late this week or
early next. s@,,
| Officials generally expect
that sooner or later arms will
be furnished to American
ships. In spite of the state
ment of the British govern
ment that a very small percent
age of vessels going to and
the war zone were being
sunk by German submarines,
officials pointed out today that
American vessels in the
ans-Atlantic trade were still
held up.
1t was emphasized today
that when the president ap-
pears before congress he will
= 1
not do so with the purpose of
asking for a decision Of war.
While it is realized that the
oacifist element in congress-
las some strength the presi-
lent is known to believe that
he situation is such that when
is needed there will be
title division.
The president has decided
lot to call an extra session of
congress unless there should
,e an unusual emergency, and
t was generally accepted today
hat he will not call the senate
n special session after March
|. While general reticence on
he Austrian situation was OBJ
'erved, it was generally agreed
a break is inevitable.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-02-22

port in any neutral country affording
means of access to enemy territory
without calling at a port in British or
allied territory shall, until the con-
trary is established, be deemed to be
carrying goods with enemy destina-
ton or of enemy origin and shall be
brought in for examination and IL nee
essary for adjudication before a prize
court.
Second: Any vessel carrying goods
with enemy destination or Of enemy
origin shall be liable to capture and
condemnation in respect Of the car
riage Of such goods, provided that in
the ase of any vessel which calls at
an appointed British or allied port for
examination Of her cargo no sentence
of condemnation shall be pronounced
except on carriage of goods Of enemy
origin or destination and no such pre-.
sumption as laid down In article l
shall arise.
Third: Goods which are found on
examination of any vessel to be gu1Gs
OF enemy origin or destination shall
be liable to condemnation y
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-02-22
Great Throno Of Mourners

The funeral cortege left the capital,
on the way to the railroad station, a
few minutes past 2 o'clock this after
noon. Through massed lines of men,
women and children the casket was
borne down the state house steps and
placed in the waiting hearse. An inn
mense throng watched from the capt.
toll grounds and from the street be-
yond.
The procession was led by the band
Of the u. s.. Indian school, and on the
way to the station Chopin's funeral
march and Nearer My God To Thee"
were played.
Governor Lindsey and former Gov
errors William c. Mcdonald, Miguel
A. Otero and George Curry, honorary
.'pallbearers, walked ahead of the
'hearse, and the active pa%llbearers
walked beside it. Directly behind the
funeral car were the three members
of the house of representatives who
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-02-22
up to the railroads"
National Emergency

up to the railroads"
National Emergency
In his telegram to the interstate
commerce commission Mr.. Griffin
gives a synopsis of the one sent to the
railroad presidents and asks:
None Of the cures offered by the
commission or the railroads them
selves have been or can be effective.
1t is a fact beyond dispute that indus
tries generally are operating at from
two to three hundred per cent above
normal and securing such equipment
as needed. 1t is very apparent, there
fore, that preference Is given to
freight paying the greatest revenue.
I'VE r confronted with a national
emergency. | request in behalf of the
people Of this country that the COM
mission forthwith issue an order in
line with the requests that | have
made of eastern roads. Failure to Sc
cure such an order indicated is likely
to result in a state and countrywide
famine and the consequences Of the
same will be directly chargeable to
the interstate commerce commission
and the railroads"
Chicago's grain elevators have
practically ceased operations 1t was
said. They are loaded to the roofs
and unable to ship out.
A shortage of 100000 freight cars
existed February l, reports of the car
service commission, American rail-
roads, showed today. This is an IN
crease of $4,000 cars or approximately
rs per cent within 30 days.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-02-22
EzEoUIEL cABEzA DE 5AcA
ELECTED GOVERNOR OF NEW MEXICO NOV. 7, 1916
DIED FEBRUARY 1s, 1917

contributed their blood in the trans
fusions performed in the hope of saw
ing Governor De Baca's life. These
are Thomas G. Upton, of Deming;
'Cipriano Lucero, of Cerrinos, and
Patricio Sanchez, of Clayton.
The National Guard officers detail
ed as active %pallbearers are Brigadier
General Harry T. Herring, Col. j. w.
Wilson, Col. B. M. Cutting, Col. J. A.
Massie, Maj. M. L. Stern, Capt. Carlos
Vierra, Capt. James L. Seligman,
Lieut.. Guy A. Reed, Lieut.. Jack Col
Inns, Lieut.. M. A. Otero, Jr.
The floral offerings filled two au-
and the cars bearing them
had places lin the procession imme-
behind the band.
Male relatives of Governor De Baca,
officials, members of the two
houses of the legislature, and indi-
vidual friends, walked in the funeral
CONTINUED on page rnree). E
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-02-22
SITUATION SERIOUS AS
CAN BE WITHOUT WAR

WASHINGTON, o. c, Feb. 2t.--
Sinking by g%unfIre from a German
submarine Of the Norwegian steamer
Dalbeatie with two Americans aboard
was added today to the state depart
ment's list Of Germany's Illegal acts
which are slowly accommodating and
testing the patience Of the govern.
ment.
Consul Frost reported from Queens
town that after the ship was sunk
last Saturday the men were rescued.
but their lives were endangered by
shell fire. At the state department Il
was stated the situation remained as
serious as could be without war.
Germany 10 Informing the United
States through the Swiss govern.
ment that Il will give every assist
anoe possible to American oonsuIs In
Continued on page three.)
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-02-22
Workmen On
Strike at Krupp Works

Amsterdam, Feb. 81 (via LoDdon).--
The frontier correspondent OF the
"Telegraf" says that a strike in the
Krupp works at Essen, involving ~.
900 workmen has been in progress for
a fortnight.
THE men, the correspondent de.
%clares, are demanding higher wages
and increased food rations. Many OF
the strikers, he adds, have been sent
to the front.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-02-22
ANO NAVY
TO DO HONOR TO
FIRE FUNSTON
AT COAST CITY
EN- ROUTE
Distinguished Admirals
And Generals to Be
Pall-B Bearers
SOLEMN SCENES
AT PASS CITY
Pershing Now Heads
Southern Department
Of u. S. Army
ny leased Wire to New Mexican.

(by Leased wire to New Mexican)
San Francisco, Feb. 21.-Arrange-
ments for the military funeral here
Saturday of Major General Frederick
Funston neared completion today
with naming Of the honorary pail
bearers. They are;
Rear Admiral VIM. f, Fullam, U. s.
NJ; Brigadier General VIM. l.. Sibert,
Brigadier General r. X. Evans, Brig
adler General oscar f.. Long, retir-
ed; General John P. Wisher and
Colonel Benjamin Alverd.
ut was expected Senator Hiram w,
johnson and civic officials including
Mayor James Rolph. Jr., would attend
the funeral, which will be held from
the First Presbyterian church. The
body will be taken to the church after
lying in state in the rotunda of the
city hall during the night with a
guard Of soldiers and police.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-02-22
SHORTAGE OF GAS COAL
IN Midi e STATES

Washington, Feb. 21.-Acute short
age OF gas coal in Iowa, Michigan, In
diana and Illinois caused the Ameri-
can Railway associations cal service
commission to issue a request today
that all railroads modify embargoes to
the extent necessary to give preferred
handling on shipments of coal con-
signed to gas companies in this terri
tory. Cities in which interruption Of
light, heat and power service is threat
ened by lack of coal and coke include
Chicago, indianapolis, Detroit AMI
many smaller communities.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-02-22
FULL MILITARY HONORS
EOR EIJNSTON IN Fl PASC

Ell Paso, Feb. 21.--Full military hon.
ors will be shown the remains Of Maj.
Gen. Frederick Funston upon the ar
rival Of the funeral train here late to-
day. A regiment of infantry and two
troops of cavalry will be stationed at
the Union depot and a battery Of field
artillery will fire a salute of 10 guns.
These troops will be In command of
Brig. Gen. George Bell, Jr. All troops
at the station and in the army camps
will stand at parade rest" for five
minutes following the salute, while all
army bands in the district will play
dirges. Maj. Gen. John ]. Pershing,
commander OF the southern depart.
ment, will be at the station with his
staff together with all general officers
Of this district. Traffic will stop,
bells will toll and all men in the city
will uncover upon the arrival Of the
train.
PERSHlNG SUCCEEDS IN
DEPARTMENT COMMAND
Washington, Feb. 21.-Maj. Gen. j.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-02-22

In the days of tension that have
followed the breaking of diplomatic
relations with Germany the position
OF Ambassador and Mrs. Frederic O..
Penfield at Vienna has been exceed
ingly difficult, since it was. not doubt
that sooner or later, the break
with Austria7Hungary was bound to
Some time ago it was reported
that Mrs. Penfield had stopped her
philanthropic activities in the Aus
trian-Hungarian capital. Mrs. Pen
was formerly Mrs. Anne Weight
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-02-22
MoApoo,s GIRL no WED

Washington, Feb. 21.-The engage
ment of Secretary McAdoo's daughter,
Miss Mona Hazel Hurst McAdoo, to
Ferdinand de Mohrenschildt, second
secretary OF the Russian embassy, was
announced today.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-02-22
REEDS BONE.
DRY PLANK
PASSED BY
HOUSE
Prohibition States to Be
Given Lid That Won't
Leak
MEXICO TO
BE DRY AFTER ALL?

(By Leased Wire to New Mexican.>
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb.
21.--The senate "bone-dry''
amendment to the postal bill
prohibiting shipments Of liquor
into states which have prohib-
ition laws was accepted by the
house today, 321 to 70. It is
counted as one Of the most
far-reaching prohibition meas
ures in years because it will
make absolutely dry states
which now permit shipments
in limited quantities.
Washington, Feb. 21.--Within TWEEN
ty minutes after the roll call began in
the house today on the adoption of the
Reed amendment to the postal bill to
make prohibition states "bone-dry",
enough votes had been recorded in its
favor to assure its adoption in the bill.
Announcement of its passage could not
be made, however, until all the votes
were polled.
Representative Webb, Of North Car
DINA, father Of the nationwide prohi-
bition, voted for the Saunders propos-
al. The Saunders amendment would
have made the Reed amendment apply
only in states that now are %"bone-dry."
In effect, then this would not change
the present situation in any state.
An amendment by Mr.. Shirley to
postpone operation on the provision
for one year was rejected on an aye
and nay vote, after friends OF the bill
had warned the house that any change
of the senate amendment would kill II
In conference.
Another amendment by Representa-
CONTINUED on page four.)
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-02-22
STATE BUSINESS HAL7S;
MASS OF FLOWERS Tells
OF CITIZENS SORROW

Hundreds Take Last Look at Dead in Corridor Of
Capitol; Five Ex-Governors, Governor, State
Officials, Legislators and Military in Party of
Nearly Hundred Which Accompanies Remains
to Las Vegas for Burial Tomorrow; Remarkable
Demonstration Of Esteem For Man Whose
Honor From People Death Turned Into Tragedy
POLITICS AND PREJUDICE FORGOTTEN
IN BEAUTIFUL. TRIBUTE TO PATRIOT
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-02-22
STARVING To
DEATH BY HUNDREDS;
FAMINE ST|RS ANARCHY

Weeping East Side Women Again Mob Mayors
Office; Chicago Official Declares Railroads and
Government Must Remedy Intolerable Food
Shortage or General Rioting Will Sweep
Country
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-02-22

CONTINUED on page rnree).
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-02-22

Continued on page three.)
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-26
DROP IN SUGAR PRICE

Portland, Mar. 26.--The price or
sugar tnmbled 90 cents q hundred
pounds on the local market today.
dry granulated selling for $7sb.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-26
ARMED AMERICAN
STEAMER IN PORT

Washington, Mar. 26.-The AM
erican liner st. Louis, the first Am
erican ship to sail for British port
with guns aboard. has arrived safely
at her destination.
The st. Louis sailed from New
York March II. She was the first
American passenger vessel to ira
verse the submarine zone after Pres
ident Wilson's announcement that
American ships would be armed.
Announcement OF the arrival OF the
st. Louis was made by the navy de-
partment Secretary Daniels express
sed himself as well pleased with the
vessels safe journey. What route
the big ship took. the details OF her
passage and the port OF destination
were, OF course. kept secret at the
request OF the administration.
In keeping with the voluntary cen
sorship rules, promulgated Saturday,
no announcement will be made OF the
departure Of the 81. Louis on her re-
turn voyage.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-26
DENY ESCAPE OF THE
FORMER RUSSIAN CAR

Copenhagen. Mar. 26,--ofllcial de-
nlal that former Car Nicholas had
escaped his guards at Tsarkoe-Selo
was made In Pe,rograd messages re-
celved here today, AZ the same time
II was formally stated that the new
regime wo1ld iulflll all financial oh
legations undertaken by the previous
government. April has been set as
the date for a great public mass meet
Ing In Petrograd by those favoring
Immediate institution OF u republic.
Recommendation that this form OF
government be adopted was made at
an important meeting OF the parlia-
mentary OF central committee OF
the cadet party today, according to
Petrograd advlccs.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-26
BACON SENTENCED
TO YEAR IN PRISON

New York. Mar. 26.--George Vaux
Bacon, the American newspaper man
arrested In England as spy. plead
cd guilty before Judge Van Fleet to-
day to a charge OF conspiracy to set
on foot on American soil a military
enterprise against friendly nation.
He was sentenced to n year and n
day in federal prison.
Bacon, who was sent abroad os-
tensfbly as correspondent, was
charged with forwarding to Germany
military information on plans made
by Carl Wunnenberg and Albert o.
Sander. who pleaded guilty to simI-
lar charge a few days ago and we're
sent to prison for two years and a
half.
Assistant District Attorney Knox
said Bacon had been sentenced to
death In England before he was re-
turned to this country to be used az
the chief witness against Sander and
Wunnenberg.
Bacon said he believed he was
guilty OF obtaining money from the
German government under false pre-
lenses when he accepted money from
Wunnenberg and Sander, as he had
no inclination to become a spy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-26
THE CALL OF THE NATION

THE CALL OF THE NATION
The people Of the United States are
. among the patriots of the world.
Time and again has the call to arms
come to be met by their ready re-
sponse. Especially is this true when
the menace has come from without
the borders Of the nation. and the
martial spirit has never been found
lacking. Today, however. there would
appear almost a lethargy that would
be alarming II 1t were real. The
people are just as patriotic today as
they were In 1776 or in 1912 or in
1898. But they have become so
sated with the idea Of war; the she'd
ding Of blood and the story Of the
battlefield have been Of such COM
mon comment during the past three
years that It is now dificult to realize
that our own country is really face
to face with the menace Of the world
wide war. and that 1t Ii even now In
volved In the strife to q degree that
lacks only a declaration Of being
real war.
The urgent call which the presi-
dent has made for the enlistment Of
the flower Of the country's manhood
our boys Of from 16 to 30-to
man the warships to their full COM
plement. will bring home to every
community the fact that danger is
confronted, and that strength must
be matched against strength and
might against might.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-26
GIN CHUNG
China Herb Store

Herb cure for earsche. headache.
catarrh, diphtheria, sore throat.
lung trouble, kidney trouble. stom-
ach trouble. heart trouble. chills and
fever. cramps. coughs. poor circuia-
tion. carbunclcs. tumors. cakcd
breast. cures all kinds Of golfers.
NO OPERATION.
Medford. Oregon. Jan, is. 1917
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN;
This Is to certify that |. the un-
dersisned. had very severe stomach
trouble and had been bothered for
several years and last August was not
expected to i've, and hearing OF Gin
Chung (whose Herb Store Ia ut 2n
South Front street In Medford) l do
cidcd 10 get herbs for my stomach
trouble. and ! started to feeling bot
ter an soon as used them. and today
am well man and can heartily rec
ommend anyone afflicted as ! was to
see Gin Chung and try his Herbs.
(signed) w. X. JOHNSON.
Witnesses:
VI. A. Anderson. Medford.
8. h. Holmes. Eagle Point.
Fsrnk Lewis, Eagle Point,
VIM Lewis. Eagle Point.
w. l.. Childreth. Eagle Point.
c. u. Moore. Eagle Point.
J. V. Mcintyre. EAGLE Point
Geo. h. Won de HELEN. Eagle Point,
Thos, Il. Nichols. Eagle Point.
John s, orth. Medford
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-26
A MUNICIPAL BRASS BAND

A MUNICIPAL bhAoS bAND
The need Of brass band for the
city OF Grants Pass that will claim
allegiance to the municipality as
whole rather than to any other or
ganization OF which 1t might be sub
sidiary was the note struck at the
Monday luncheon of the Chamber of
Commerce.
Executive Secretary Ben C. Shell
don was in charge of the program
for the MONDAY hour, and before
launching the discussion on the sub
ject of the band, called upon a couple
OF visitors to speak to the members
OF the Chamber of Commerce, OF
whom Sc were present about the
tables.
w. G. Schuppel, OF Portland, a
former president OF the Spokane Ro-
tary club, made an interesting talk
upon good citizenship in general, es-
pecially as 1t applies to community
building. His definition Of good
citizen was "one who makes his town
better because he lives in It."
R. H. Bardwell, Of the Bardwell
Fruit company Of Medford, spoke ol
the spirit he found in every nook and
corner OF Grants Pass-the spirit oi
progress. He commended the com.
munity upon the great work being
done by Its citizens. and bespoke q
closer cooperation between the var
ious commercial organizations OF tn,
Rogue valley.
DR.. Macy, Joe Wharton, Il. l.. Co
burn, ]. II. Williams and Paul Blan
chard entered into the discussion oI
the proposed municipal band. and all
were confident that the material wal
I, here for an excellent organization
All seemed agreed upon several vita
points, one being that municipal
band would meet a greater degree oi
encouragement than any other, ant
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-26
PUT GERMAN SAILORS
IN NTERMENT CAMPS

Philadelphia, Mar. 26,--Guarded
by 500 extra policemen and two hun
dred marines, interned German sail
ors from the cruisers Kronprinz viii
helm and the Prinz Eitel Friedrich
were loaded aboard trains here today
and started for their internment
camps at Forts Oglethorpe and Nc
Pherson. Georgia.
AS officers from the cruisers walk
ed down the gangplank to board the
trains, the few men remaining aboard
cheered.
There was no commotion.
Adjutant Kilgore at the League
Island navy yard denied earlier re-
ports that two OF the German sailors
had been shot by marines while try
ing to escape.
Kilgore also denied reports that
any other German sailors had at
tempted to escape.
The first to leave the interned
raiders were Captain Berfelder OF the
Kronprinz Wilhelm; Captain THE
richsen Of the Prinz Eitel Friedrich
and Lieutenant Hans Berg who had
charge Of the prize steamship Ap-
pam.