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Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-23

The crOWd.ne B.
c. Lytle acl~. Sumrcame to
an abrupt halt this morning when
Attorneys Glassford and Seymour, for
the defense, objected to the special
venire subpoenaed by Sheriff Apple
still, contending that the sheriff was
biased.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-23
FOR
DIRECTORS
Is HELD
Representative Busin ess
Men Are Chosen for Di-
rectOrs for Year.

A. L. Richmond, F. B. Fuller, W.
S. Fawcett, Clifford Coggins, c. w
Bartoh, E E Clements, George w
Anderson, Joseph F. Seymour, Jr.,
M. o. King, T. T. Cook and J. L
Travers were the successful candi-
dates at the election for directors
held last night by the Ell Centre
Chamber of Commerce
The evening was given over to a
discussion of future plans and to a
review of the achievements of the
last year. One of the features of the
evening was smoker.
The following interested members
were present last night: Leroy Holt,
E. R. Simon, Isaac Adams, R. c.
Greth, Will S. Fawcett, A. L. Rich
mond, f B Fuller, H. O'Donnell,
Don Wells, Ben Solomon, R. P. Moore,
]. L Travers, j. S. Jones, Samuel B
Zimmer, R. L. Hobby, Walter o. Ham,
iiton, c. B. Folsom, Jack Steiff, Leo
Hetzel, Elmer Leonard, C. E.
sprouse, 0 E. Ohmstede, James Gre
rar, D L Zinn, c. X. Cooper, O. G.
Horne, Joseph F Seymour, Jr., Wal
ter I. Stone. c. B. Justice, Clifford
Coggins, George w. Anderson, E. E.
Clements and w. T Randall
Don C Bitter, commercial secre-
tary, submitted the following finan-
cial report for 1916, showing assets
at the present time of $1,362.26.
To total received from men,
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-23

Totals .11,S75 s15 29s 275 469
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-30

London. Aug. 3Q.----The Italians.
having obtained practically dom
nance Of the Balnsixza plateau.
have begun vast flanking move
ment TO the northwestward
Tolmino Is the immediate objec-
tive OF this drive.
Front dispatches indicate that the
Italians are stIll forging ahead with
tho Anstrlans Offering desperate re-
sIstanec.. The main army reached
the advance lines OF defense sur
rounding the city almost before a
second army. sent beyond Monteccc
for coincidental drive eastward
upon Tolmino, had gotten into sc'
tion,
The Italians are using large mum.
bera OF alrplanes. which are bonn
harding enemy positions. About one
thousand additional prisoners and
numerous machine guns have ibeer
taken by the Italians, Farther south
one the Carso. the heavy fighting OF
last week has given way 10 ARTILLERY
duels and patrol encounters.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-30
NEMRDRKf SUFFRAGaAI
Campaign PLANNED

Saratoga, N. y. Ang. 30.--New
York state suffragettes met here to-
day for two day session at which
they will complete plans for a smash
ing campaign for suffrage in New
York state at the next election. No
vember 6.
In addition to the regular suffrage
delegates, many prominent men and
women whose interest in the cause
will lead them to give active sup
port to the suffrage campaign are
attending.
James w, Gerard. former ambas.
sador to Germany and Mayor John
Purroy Mitchell Of New York City
are to address the convention to,
night.
Governor Charles Whitman OF
New York. and Frank A. vanderlip,
president Of the National City bank
Of New York City. are to speak to-
morrow night.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-30
.SWEDE TELLS Of DISTRESSING CONDITIONS
Of WORKERS |k,GERMAN MUNfnON FACTORY

day dinner consisted OF sauerkraut
and potatoes and at supper they had
only sauerkraut, which was mostly
water. At tea time In the afternoon
they had, In addition. two more
slices or Dread, without coffee. Their
lodgings were In the pit Of an I'M
used theatre. where 80 workmen
wore barracked. In hunks three tiers
high,
The railroad fare was deducted
from his first weeks wages and he
was told II would not be refunded OF
the return ticket paid for unless he
worked three months, lie was fore
cd to work on Sundays and was
treated as brutally as the war prls.
oners.
After six weeks the Swede and
two others pawned their spare
clothes, escaped BY stealth and made
their way back to Sweden. where
they are warning their fellow wort,
ers to accept no German labor OF.
rers,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-30

Stockholm. Sweden, Aug. o. tBy
NALL "A Swede has Just returned
from ak weeks work In German
munition factory at Torgan with a
most distressing tale OF tho condi-
tion OF the workers there including
some French, Belgian and Russian
prisoners forced TO labor la the
shops. ,,5r Nh eUW NfN
The Swede was lured into Ger
many Iby a German named Biltzins
who has been recruiting labor In
Sweden and Denmark for German
munltlon factories,
Bllt2lng promised tho Swcdo ton
marks u day, with only two marks
deducted for hoard and room and
rallroad fare, IIe accepted and on
tho two days trip to Torgpn, his
cntlro food was two sandwiches
Tho meals and lodgings were un-
bcarable, the swode said. For
breakfast they had two thin slices
'of bread and initiation coffee. Mid
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-30
WEALTH CONsCRIpTIoNIsTs IN
WAY OF PASSAGE EXCEPT BY
USE OF CI0TuRE RULE
ATTACKS ON MONEY SlCyERs
Taxes On War Profits win Probably
Bc Increased Fifty Per Cent Over
Provisions of Original Bill

Warrington. Aug. 30.--Charging
an attempt on the part OF the admin
istration leaders In the senate to gag
the wealth conscription advocates.
Senator Lafollette today refused to
grant a unanimous consent to an
agreement fixing date for the SEN
ate's vote upon the war revenue bill.
Senator Lafollette's stand. II un-
changed. makes II practically car
tain that the cloture will be applied
Friday, bringing vote by the fol-
lowing Wednesday. In the debate to-
day. Senator Underwood vehemently
denounced NIL money slackers." de-
claring that he had no patience with
any men who hesitated In respond
Ing with his dollars to the nations
urgent need.
The senate spent most OF the day
debating the publishers provisions.
Senator Stone, chairman Of the for
eign relations committee. vigorously
attacked critics who have charged
him with being a pro-Gcrman sympa-
thiser and defended hfs attitude on
war measures,
Petitions for cloture signed by so
senators to limit debate and force
early passage OF the bill we're pre-
sented by Senator Simmons In charge
OF the bill. A vote on cloture can
not be taken under the rules before
Friday.
Increase Of the bills levy on war
profits from s562.000. 900 to 81
O60. 10000 was proposed In amend
ments presented by Senator Simmons
for a majority Of the finance COM
mlttee. designed as a compromise to
prevent more radical increases.
The senate made changes In the
bill which. including the almost
double levy on war profits proposed
by the committee. would bring its
total to s2,522,47o.ooo.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-30
GRANTS PASS IRRIGATION DIs-
TRICT DIRECToRs TAKE MOST
PROMISING ACTION
BOND ISSUE VOTE Is CALLED
Land Owners Under Proposed Dis
trict wnl Decide Whether Bonds
Ghall Be Issued for 6ystem
=

One Of the most important steps
looking toward local development.
was taken yesterday when the dirsc-
tors OF the Grants Pass Irrigation
district decided to call an election
upon the question Of voting bonds
to the amount Of $3.50. 900. tor the
purpose Of constructing an irrigation
system. The district attorney. H. D.
Norton. is preparing the notice for
publication which will begin mart
week.
The amount voted will average
$50 an acre for all the lands in the
district. including O. & &C. lands,
which are expected to be thrown
open for entry and settlement in
the near future. This sum Of mpnsy,
in connection with what may b OBJ
tanned from the Gold Hill irrigation
district. is sufncient to put : gravity
water supply over many Thousands
Of acres in the vicinity Of Grants
Pass.
This action. taken at the time
when the Cold Hiii irrisationists are
taking a similar step. Ii an import
ant move in the right direction. BY
gong q short distance above Gold
Hin and taking out . water supply
in ditch high enough to servo the
entire district near this city. the ir-
rigable lands Of both the Gold
Hill and the Grants Pass districts,
including lands on the. north side
Of the river near this city, can be
watered from one system. This
means that the cooperation ability
of all the several sections border
Ing the river for 20 miles can be
brought behind one system. greatly
increasing the chances Of success.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-30
|AARD. WORK TO FIX
| PRICE FOR WHEAT

Washington. Aug. 30.--After an
other long session today. the COM
mittoe appointed to fix the price for
the 1917 wheat crop failed to reach
an agreement,
When the meeting adjourned to-
night, II was announced the commit
tee would 10 In session again tomor-
row with the prospect Of fixing a
price before the day was over. To
this brief announcement, DR., II. A..
Garfield, the chairman. added the
statement that the committee ia
weighing every consideration care,
fully and that all questions are re-
ceivlng serious study. Reports per-
sisted tonight that a wide difference
OF opinion has developed us to what
is fair price,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-30
MEN ENlSIlNG in REGULAR ARMY AAYE, ~.
EXCELLENT CHANCES FOR COMMISSIONS
---.''"'-1alA.....

Washington, Aug. so.-Here's en-
couragement for conscriptable
youths who have not been drafted
vet. who have failed to get into Of
hcers reserve training camps and
who still want to go to the front as
oficers.
Enlist in the regular army. II
you show that YOU are officer ma
terial. youll get your commission,
A case In point: lt
An anxious father wrote to Wash
lngton to get the release from the
regular army Of, his son. who ran
away and enlisted about nine
months before, so he could no to an
officers reserve training camp. S'M
mot much," came back the an.
swer from the commander OF the
company In which the son was serv.
Ing. "The training camps won't gei
this young man. saw him first
He made good. He's now a non
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-30

commissioned oiicer. have recon-
mended him FOR commission in the
regular army. ~ if M
a II assure. you that he will mass
the examination, and hs win prob
ably hold his commission and be In
France before the class now at the
training camps have even graduated
into the ofincers' re,erve.' .gF
This Is but one Of 5000 commits
sions which will be issued to non
commissioned officers who rose from
privates in the regular army within
the next four to six months.
Upon tho recommendation OF lhc
general stan. tn, top sergeants"
some of when have lone dr,y I'M
der two generations Of commissioned
West Pointers. and who had reslgnl
ed themselves to n-commissioned
lives, are going to be given their
chances in this war as commission
ed officers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-30
MONSTER PARADE IN
GOTHAM FOR SOLDIERS

New York, Aug. 30.--This city to-
day had real war thrill.
Thirty thousand soldiers. com
prising the twenty-seventh division
marched down Fifth avenue In q
great sendsoff parade. The police
estimated the crowds at over 2.0O0..
600 people along the streets adjoin'
Ing the line OF march.
The parade was over five hours In
passing given point. The principal
stores. business houses. including the
stock exchange. were closed while
tho parade was in progress.
Blaze New Workers. state that this
was the greatest patriotic demonstra'
tion the metropolis ever witnessed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-30
B|LL
MAKES PROGRESS
House Committee Fayorably Reports
Important Measure Which WIN
Substitute for Pensions

Washington, Aug. S0.-The ad-
ministration's insurance bill design
ed as q substitute for the pension
system. was favorably reported by the
house committee today. The com
mittee reduced the maximum insur-
ance . man could take from 10000
to 5000.
The optional insurance section oi
the bill. around which the bitteresi
fight will wage. contemplates the To-
suance to ofiicers and men. withou,
distinction. Of policies ranging from
$1,000 to $4,000 for the duration Of
the war only. at an estimated cost Of
IS per $1,000 to the policyholder
Insurance companies recently arr
said to have declined to assume sucf
war risks for less than SIS per 81.
900.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-30
MANY THINK GERMANY Ar.
PRoACHING BREAK WHICH
NOTE MAY HASTEN
SPIRIT Or REVOLT TO DEVELOP
Promptness " Reply In Matter NJ
Important surprise 10 Many Pub
ncists, Conjecture M To iIcason

Washington. Aug, 3o.--Pcace this
winter or the spring following, or at
least two more years OF war as 4
result Of the presidents reply to
Pope Bencdict's proposals. This Is
tho prospect offcials here believe 10
DO ahead.
Some military men believe tho
preaident's note may brlng peace.
They base the thought on tho belief
that Germany Is breaking under tho
strain: and the further belief that
tho liberals OF Germany viii force u
reconstruction OF the German gov
ernment.
Discussion OF President Wilson's
rejection OF the pope's proposals In
diplomatic circles today revealed
that even some OF tho entente gov
ernments wore unprcpared for the
prompt fsahion In which the presl-
dent disposed OF n matter OF such
tremendous Importance.
II was realized. however. by the
entente representatives In Washing
ton, that President Wilson annst have
had some good and sufficient reason
for acting 40 quickly. Speculation
ascribcs the motive to u desire TO Inn
press favorably tho great Russian
convention at Moscow. while that
body still Is In a plastic and recep-
tive state. II also was suggested
that the president might have wish
cd 10 anticipate. by his remarkable
state paper. obstructive action by
tho pacifist elements In and out OF
congress In the United States.
while the Germans may wage war
with added desperation. because OF
tho sweeping indictment OF their
methods. II In confidently believed
hero that the spirit OF revolt will de-
velop steady and rapidly among tho
people In Germany, bringing nearer
tho day when they will assert them
selves to the point where. President
Wilson may feel safe In listening to
peace overturcs In the conviction
that thoy are from tho German peo-
ple themselves. and not from the
overlords and military despots.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-30
TACOMA FEELS BOOM
FROM CANTONMENT CAMP

Tacoma, Aug. S0.-The American
Lake cantonment is bringing increas-
cd prosperity and many men TO Ia
coma. The city Is crowded. and all
lines Of business report an improve.
ment In trade.
The Commercial Club is endeavor-
Ing to find accommodations for the
families Of officers who will come to
American Lake. A special commit
tee has complied long list Of avail
able houses, apartments and rooms.
but the list. say club ofiicials, is far
too short.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-30
A CIGARETTE, FIRE
MILL COMPLETE Toss

Spokane. WASH, Aug. s0.---A Gig
arctic thrown into fuel box in the
boiler room Of the Owen Lamber
company's plant today set the mill
afire. The plant was completely des-
troyed before the fire department
succeeded in getting the flames un-
der control. l ,s. NJ adS "
The loss to the property over and
above Insurance Is about $40, 900.
Fifty men are thrown out Of work.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-30
TEXAS GOVERNOR rs
ON IMPEACHMENT TRIAL

Austin, Texas. Aug. 30.-The trial
Of Governor James E. Ferguson on
q charges contained in the, bill Of
impeachment adopted by the house
last Friday began in the senate yes
terday. IL reported that several
new viii, ,es will be called and new
evidence adopted.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-30
VICTORIA Is PREPARING
FOR ADVENT PROHIBITION

Victoria. B. c.. Aug. 30,---victorla
liquor dealers are preparing for pro-
hibltlon.
Large quantities OF liquor are be-
Ing shipped from this city to San
Francisco. the value OF the first ship.
ment alone being $4,000. Although
many are expected TO lay In a large
stock for private use, liquor dealers
believe they will not be able TO un.
load theii large stocks by October 1,
when the law goes into effect
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-30
STRIKE CLOSES Mill
AT CHEHALIs, WASH

Chehalis, Wash, Aug. 3o.--De-
manding an eight-hour day. the en-
ployees Of the Palmer Lumber and
Manufacturing company went on
strike this morning. The mill was
compelled to close down pending a
settlement Of the trouble.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-30

Washington. Aug. 30.--Presideni
Wilson today approved the navy de-
partment's estimates for new con.
struction.
Provisions will be sought to az
pend s225. 900. 900 Of the total ap.
preparation on construction or .pur-
chase and expansion OF engine and
shipbuilding plants to provide the IA
cilities needed. The present destroy
er building caapcity Of the country
is fully engaged on contracts al
ready given. To reach new labor
centers. where the skilled men can
be found to do the work quickly. II
Is indicated that the new engine
building plants proposed viii be
placed In the interior OF the coun-
try.
Navy designers already have work
ed out q standard type Of destroyer
on which the quantity production
machinery proposed will be employ
ed. The new standardized designs
include recommendations as to
equipment made by vice-Admiral
Sims and his oficers, based on the
actual experience Of American des-
trOyers In the North sea.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-30
PEACE y c MI! MEET !: SHIFTED
AGAIN 70 WISCONSIN

Minneapolis. Aug. a0.---,Louis
Luchner. executive secretary Of the
Peoples council announced today
that the meeting which had been
scheduled for this city and was stop
ped by an order Of Governor Burn
quist, and was later scheduled for
Fargo, N. D., would be held at Hud-
son, Wis, next Saturday afternoon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-30
DEATH PENALTY AGAIN 81 o}
II UsED IN RUSSIA

London, Aug. s0.--The Russian
provisional government has partially
restored the death penalty as a
means Of restoring order In the army,
according to a Central News dispatch
received today,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-30
WIDOW or TOM WALSH
DIEs AT WASHINGTON

Washington, Aug, S0,--Mrs,
Thomas Walsh, widow OF u former
Montana Senator and one OF tho
wenlthlest men OF the nation In his
day, died here this morning.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-30
ADVANCE
IS STILL RAPID


Rome, Aug, 30.---Iite dispatch
A fierce eounter-attack by the Aus
,rlans In AN attempt 10 drive the
Italians from tho recently conquered
Malnxlssa plateau was completely re-
pulsed. Il was ofiicIally stated today.
In today's hghting the Italians took
5Gi prisoners,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-30
SECRETARY DANIELS PLEDGES
CONTfNuATIoN OF WAR MAX
ING TILL VICTORY
GROUND BROKE MUNIT|ON PLANT


Charleston. w. Va. Aug. ao.--
Peace talk will not stay Americas
hand. Her sword will not be sheath
ed until a real victory has been won
and the menace Of an aggressive au-
iocracy has been removed for ail
time. America Is fighting for the
German people themselves and the
American navy viii do It's part,
This was the message that Sscre'
tary Of the Navy Daniels delivered
today at the ground-breaking for an
;l1, 100000 government armorplats
and projectile plant. Secretary Dan
iels. declared that the navy depart
ment was now building a fleet more
powerful than the country had eveI
dared hope. sssss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-11

It Is z Waste of Time 70 Look Elsewhere
= Waste Of Money TO Buy Elsewhere. Look
Over These Prices and Come and Save
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-11

by Rev. Josiah 3. Bartle Of Galva. as
sisted by DR.. F. z. Shut Of this city
The services were in charge Of the
Masonic lodge Of this city OF which he
was mem Der. Interment vas IN
AIeda Cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-11

Miss Lois Nertrees returned home
Monday from Maconb. where she made
a few DAYS visit with Miss Ri}la Bow
ers. who is attending Normal uni
FersiEE
Miss Eleanor Harvey Of Chicago is
visiting this week at the home 81 her
uncle and aunt. Mr.. ana Mrs John
Harvey of this city
Porter Nesbift left Tuesday for
points 10 Pennsylvania. whore he viii
spend the summer with relatives
Mrs W II. Christensen and children
left Tuesday for their home ia Ban
mock Mimi after a few days visit at
the home OF 21r. and Mrs e. Il. Os-
born. Mrs. Christensen spent few
DAYS the latter part Of last week with
relatives in Galesburg
Mrs. c. n. Beers returned TO her
home i'm Davenport Tuesday after q
short visit in this city a the home of
her parents. Nj and airs. George
Boyles. Mrs. BoyIes accompanied her
home for q few days visit
Mrs. S. IT, Ash and son Lynne spent
Tuesday i'm Rock Island.
Grant Wolfe Of JOY was q business
visitor in this city Tuesday.
Miss Mildred Blackstone spent rGe
weekend at the home Of her parents
Ire North Henderson.
Milton Nesbitt left Tuesday fer Ike
vance ON q business visit
Virgil Rosanbaum left Tuesday for
his home in Erie after few days
visit i'm this city ar the home Of Gene
Thompson
James Vance spent Tuesday in Rock
Island or business
Rolau Bushfelj went to Galasburg
Tuesday IN nhrsfuaeS I'm connection
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-11
l.nards in Ne,r 0nnrfers.

Guards in New Quarters.
Mercer ccuaty's Company 3 Of the
144th United States infantry is now
located IN its new quarters il EantoaI,
Ill, and Already has its camp firmly
estab Ished The new recruits who
we're recently secured in the county
are in Camp LoWden in Springfield,
but after q short period II training
viii be transferred 10 Rantoul 10 join
their company in guard duty The first
planes arrived in the camp on Mon
day, swinging down from the north
from the Lake Michigan camp. while
the men from Camp Kelly. Texas, are
already on the way Rantoul is per
haps the busiest city of its size in the
state. the government last Saturday
paying out $95 600 to the various
w0rkmen who are building the perma-
nent quarters the barracks and the
hangers The government has par
chased several hundred acres Of land
near Rantoul all of which is S level
IS q dollar Three hundred dollars an
acre was paid for the land. SIS being
added for the present crop. which had
already been put in. Company = IS
encamped on a c0Tnfeld, most of the
corn being about knee high. This viii
all be pIowed under. however. and put
aviation fields in the country. Under
The present order of things each man
in the AIedo company IS placed on
guard duty every three days. 35 men
going on at the same time However.
when the rockies are added 10 the
company another day of rest viii he
given as they number a trjde over
that themselves. All Of the men are
enthusiastic over the change and haE-
ing no hiking to do are having the
first rest they have been granted since
april l. 0f7cers Of the company be-
lieve the present location 81 the com
pany is q permanent one and if that is
true visions Of France for Company b
VIII grow dim indeed
Charles +. Bentley Buried.
Charles e. Bentley was born near
Aledo, Mercer county, Illinois, Sept.
I, 1858 he was The oldest son of
James l. and Nancy Bentley. He was
married tie Rosauua Felix Of AIedo
Ill. Feb. IS. 1855 To this union one
son. Charles CouoWay, was born Nov.
90, 1885 Mr. Bentley passed away
the morning Of July z. 1917. at 2sz0
O'Clock after an illness and decline of
health for about Two years. He lis sur
Tiyed bg his wife, son and Two grand
children and one brother. George S.
Bentley 81 Hutchinson. Kan. His only
sister. Minnie 3 Spousler- preceded
him in death June 40, 1915 The earlier
years of Efr- Bentley were spent as a
school teacher and in farming. while
during the latter period he was cor
uected with the staff Of Wal1ace's
Farmer. an influential agricultural pa
per He had always taken an active.
intelligent interest in all city affairs.
He was firm and conscientious in his
opinions. and of good judgment in all
the business interests in life, of strict
integrity and morals In every walk Of
life He was member Of the AIedo
Methodist church. Joining on Nov ;.
1905. Funeral services were held
Monday from the late home on North