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The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-08
ARMY ENGINEERS TO
 60 TO FRANCE FIRST
Nine Regiments Comprising Over 11,000 Will be Pioneers Will Assist Entente in Main taining Supply Lines.

Washington, May 7.-Nine new regiments of army engineers, to be composed exclusively of highly train ed railway men, will be the first American troops to be sent to France. They will go "at the earliest possible moment" the War Department an- nounced today for work on communi- cation lines, but speculation as to exactly when or to what points they will be sent is forbidden because of the submarine menace.
 The new forcess will be volunteers. raised at nine great railway centers of the country. Each regiment will be commanded by an engineer colonel of the regular army, aided by an ad- jutant. All other officials will be railway engineers or officials.
 The expedition will have a total strength of between II, ,00O and 12.OOO men, each regiment being composed of two battalions of three companies each. Every branch of railway work CTS necessary to the building or oper- ation of lines will be represented in the ranks and the war department expects response to the call that will permit careful selection to be exercised and insure a force already trained to the minute, an army of ex- perts in railway operation.
 Recruiting for the regiments and the organization of each force will be directly under the colonel of each regiment. Recruiting machinery of the regular service or the national guard will be placed at their service and it is hoped the enrolment of the troops will take little time. The re- cruiting points will be New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Boston, Pitts burgh, Detroit, Atlanta, San Fran cisco and Philadelphia.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-08
GOVERNOR BROUGH'S FIRST
 PARDON DAY YESTERDAY

Little Rock, May S.-Yesterday was Gov Brough's first Pardon Day, and hereafter the first Monday in each month will be set apart for the hearing of petitions of pardon. There were numerous delegations calling during the day to present cases for executive clemency. A total of 67 petitions were considered-and not one was granted. He said, however, that he would probably grant the petition of Sam Mattrson of Gle burne county, who has served 22 months of five year sentence for uttering a forged instrument. The application of Aaron Johnson, negro, sentenced to electrocution for the murder of R. B. Rutherford of Jef- ferson county, was passed to be heard later. Also, the application for a pardon for Neal Mclaughlin, of Franklin county, originally sentenced to electrocution for assault, and later commuted to life imprisonment, will be set for a special hearing that the governor may go into the case thor oughly.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-08
ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETED
 FOR REGISTRATION

Little Rock, May S.-All the con- panies of the Second Regiment have been recruited to their maximum peace strength of 100 men or more. 1t is believed that fewer of the men will be rejected this time than for merly, as they have been selected with a great deal more care.
 All sheriffs have reported to the office of the adjutant general that they have completed arrangements for the registration under the selec- tive draft law, and are awaiting fur ther instructions.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-08
CAMPAIGN FOR
 COUNTY SUPERINTENDENCY

Little Rock, May S.-W. E. Lase- ter, superintendent of rural schools, reports that he has been making a vigorous campaign for several weeks in the interest of county superintend- ency. He predicts that at least 25 counties will vote for superintend- ency on May 19, the annual school election. There are only 51 counties in the United States that have no form of county supervision of schools and all of them are located in Arkan- sas. This is one of the principal req sons assigned by MT. Laseter for the poor showing that has been made by the rural schools of the state.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-08
crpMAN LOSSES AT
 BuLLECOURT HEAVY
c...,o Force Caught in Open o',u"sR \, British Artillery-Third
 Gsrman 7, Counter Attack on Senchez BIoodiIy Repulsed.

,,don May 7.-The official report ,.u, British headquarters tonight reads ,, .a his third counter attack with con siderable forces upon our new posi- .:s.s s south of the Souchez river. The s.,. wave of assault to reach the .lons in front of our trenches was .hsre M destroyed by our rifle and ma ,h;re oun fire. The supporting waves caught by our artillery barrage were hrotsn up. No German reached our trenches.
 1Tbis morning a strong body of the enemy was caught in the open in the reichborhood of Bullecourt by our artillery and machine gun fire, suffer- ing heavy casualties.
 Successful work was done by our airplanes yesterday, in spite of a strong wind. Six German airplanes were brought down, one of which fell within our lines. One other enemy machine was driven down out of control. Three of our machines are missing"
 The day British statement reads:
 "There was sharp fighting early today on the Hindenburg line. East of Bullecourt our positions have been improved We progressed westward in the direction of the village and took number of prisoners.
 "A hostile bombing attack during the night on our front south of Oppy, delivered after heavy artillery pre- paration, was successfully driven off,"
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-08
WILL REPRESENT ARKANSAS
 AT PATRIOTIC RECEPTION

Little Rock, May S.-Gov. Brough has appointed George Firmin, secre- tary of the Little Rock Board of Commerce, and Adjutant General Lloyd England to represent Arkansas at the patriotic reception to be ten dered Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, at Charleston, s. c. Gen England has been in the East several weeks on military business, and MT. Firmin is in Charleston in conference with military authorities with reference to securing the divisional camp for this city.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-08
ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYEES
 ORGANIZE FOR SERVICE

Little Rock, May S.-Pursuant to a call issued by c. N. Mabie, agent for the Rock Island, a large number of Rock Island employees met last night in the baggage-room at the station to organize a company for service in France. Brakemen, engineers, fire men and switchmen are included in the company, who will offer their ser vices immediately to France to as- Sst in solving the transportation problems confronting the nation. It IS said that the railroads are all tied up on account of so many men being on the firing line, and American rail- road men are ready to tender their services.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-08
TO TEST CONSTITUTION
 ALITY OF NEW LAW

Little Rock, May S.-The Supreme Court has set for oral argument and submission on June II, the case of the Minnequa Cooperage Co.,, to test the constitutionality of the act pass ed by the last legislature authorizing a verdict in civil cases by nine or more jurors. The court asks any other attorneys in the state who de- sisre to file briefs amious curiae, to do so without delay, so that all may be heard on that date.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-08

We want that piece of news, not be- cause you want to see your name in print, but because other people do. Wont you call PAP? A little coopera- tion means a newsy paper.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-08

Johnson's Carbon Remover makes your motor run like new; Soc cans at Hesterly Drug Store.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-22

A classified ad brings results.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-22
THREE CAUSES FOR
SPA|N'S TROUBLES

Madrid. Aug, s2---The movement
OF unrest which has been making t.
self more and more felt In Spain
during the last two months. is due
to three factors; the agitation In
military circles. tho discomfort OF tho
democratic party. (Which includes
socialists. republicans and reform
ists) and the unrest Of the working
classes, due to the privations OF the
economic crisis.
The dissatisfaction In the army Ia
due to what Is held to be favoritism,
certain officers receiving advance
ment through court influence, 1t Is
claimed by the ofticers' Committees
that the King Ia aiming to form n
personal party In the army on which
he can rely for events. A second
reason for discomfort Is the Insult
cheney OF officers pay and the need
for technical reorganization In the
army,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-22
CANADA FACING CRISIS
CONTINUED from page ~

- ~ . ~ - - - s 4sH
the past. Canada has no great
wealth OF man power. Eight mil
lion people is her top. Already 400.-
600 men who so freely gave them
selves to service have seriously tight
ened the labor, market in places
Farmers are in straits for help, In
many cities clerks and municipal
employees are given half holidays
from their regular employment In
order that they may 80 into the fields
to help with the crops. This short
age is emphasized by the anti-con-
scriptionists. Conservatives declare
there are hundreds Of ''slackers" in
the cities who could be spared and
assert that these are the men they
want to get under the law.
t Intricate as is this problem alone,
it is intermixed with the racial ques-
tion. an alien enemy tangle tre-
mendously dficult financial situation
involving the naturalization OF 4
600 niles OF railroad and millions OF
dollars in advances to others. and a
line OF hoary but still virulent poll
tieal animosities. which stirred to-
gether offer the Canadian voter a
political salad unlike anything pre-
vious in his entire political expert
ence.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-22
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TODAY,S VISITORS

TODAY'S VISITORS
Today Grants Pass is host to a
goodly number OF visiting automo-
bile dealers from the states met
ropolis. We are glad they are here.
We want them, and the thousands
upon thousands of motorists whom
they represent. to become better
acquainted with this land OF tour
Int attractions.
With the marvellous growth OF the
outdoor habit among Americans,
the automobile has become as much
OF necessity as the sewing machine
or the mower. The part it plays in
the economic life OF this country is
hardly second to any other agency.
And its Importance is growing
yearly. The improvements brought
before the public by manufacturers
are 90 rapid and so revolutionary
that the layman has hard work
keeping abreast of the trades dew
elopment. What was the marvel
GUS innovation OF last year is the
commonplace Of this season and will
probably be relegated to the rear
with the advent of another crop of
models.
The visitors coming to this city
today represent the vanguard of
motordom.
They speak Of the best in this
most important line. because they
have those machines which embody
the latest. well-tested improvements
super-imposed upon those of the
years that have gone before.
Today's visitors are the apostles
Of good roads. Again we grasp their
hands. One need but stand on a
street OF this city any OF these days
and note the tourists who visit this
section to appreciate the value ~
any community of the road improve.
ments which viii multiply such trav.
el many fold.
Again We welcome the guests oi
today as the strongest advocates Of
developing tourist attraction posi-.
bilities TO the utmost. These mer
know how Switzerland and Southern
California have been made populou!
and prosperous. And coming among
us, they will soon know that IL
Southern Oregon lie possibilities II
latent, more or less inaccessfbl,
scenic attractions which equal thu
best OF the most famous travel-at
tracing regions; possibilities which
can, by development and advertise
ment, make this, as 1t could mucl
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-22
August Outdoors in Oregon

Oregon outdoors beckons the vacaons to ashore to
tain glade rushing streams to trackess wilderness
Nature smiles and the elements favorable August:
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-22

''Ze grand duke say he haf been In
America. But his knowledge Of your
geography il very vague"
Does he say nothing Of our Gus
tomsY' inquired the American attache.
HE say everybody in your country
called him colonel"
Hes been there" Kansas City
Journal.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-22
Yes, the Papers!

villain-Where are those papersr
First Assistant villain-ln the black
smith shop.
villain-Ha. ha. suppose being
forged.
First Assistant-No. being fled
Michigan Gargoyle,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-22
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COMING EvMHTs

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Aug. 23, Thursday Hyslop Of
o. A. c. speaks at Wilderville
school house. 8 p. m; Spence hall.
Holland. at s p. m.
SEPT. 10. Monday--Miss Telford's
kindergarten opens, All c st.
Sept. 10. Monday-Opening Of city
schools.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-22

II you enjoy a weekend fish
ing trip. our weekly Fishing
Bulletin will give you latest
information on where 70 look
for good fishing. Ask for sAs
Bulletin. It's free.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-22
Caustic.

He-I shall not marry a woman un-
less she is my exact opposite. She
You will rever lind so perfect a being
as that.--Life.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-22
Hence the Name.

why do you call that horse 'Collec-
tions?"
Hes a trihe slow."-Kansas City
Journal.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-22

Can't is itself properly n double dis
TILED lie. the second power ~ lie
Carlyle.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-22
Free Books

describing. the multitudinous attrac.
tions. Of Western oregon. may be se.
sso esnv or o Viii % bs a msi,sa o. an ,n snni SHm
lion to the undersigned.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-22
Josephine County Caves

Also called the Marble Halls Of Ore.
gon. These marvellous natural caves
are ~ miles from Granta Pass Beau.
tifuily located. they offer unusual
diversion.
Lew Rousd-Trip Fares.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-22
A Drop Of Blood.

A drop OF blood that might be sus
pended from the point Of needle con-
tains about a million red corpuscles.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-17
COLORED CLUB WOMEN
MEET IN CONVENTION

The opening session Of the first
annual convention of the Delaware
State Federation of Colored Women's
Clubs. which is converting in this city
this week was held at the Thomas
Garrett Settlement yesterday after
noon. A summary of the years work
was given by Mrs. Il. Gertrude Rose.
secretary. Following the meeting Of
the executive committee. round
table discussion was conducted dur
ing which papers on The Mothers
Responsibility for INFANT Mortality"
1.-THE Growth of State Education in
the Last Half Century" were presen--
ed by Mrs. Keziah Green and by Mrs.
Dora Jason. of Dover. Miss Marie T..
Lockwood head OF the city Visiting
Nurses Association, made an adj
dress on public sanitation.
The evening session was held at
Exon Church. Mrs Ruth Bennett,
of Chester. Pa. president OF the
Pennsylvania State Federation OF
Colored Women's Clubs; Mrs. c. NJ. 5,
Pixies and Mrs. Blanche Stubs, State
president. delivered addresses. There
was also special music by the choir
The convention will come to a con-
clusion this evening when a session
will be held at Shiloh M. S. Church
Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley, of st. Louis
Mo. will speak on THE Development
Of Woman"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-17
FOOD TRAINING CAMP
|. STATE FAIR feature
Secretary Of Association
Writes TO President Will
son Advocating Plan
EXPECT GOVERNMENT
TO AID IN PROJECT

The Delaware State Fair, which is
to be held from September Ord to 9TH,
has rendered its services as a rood
training camp" to President wilson,
to assist the government in its efforts
to increase crop production. and re-
duce the waste of food in this coun-
try which is known to be enormous.
"The men you are calling into SER
vice" said s. II. Wilson, Jr.. secre-
tary OF the Fair Association in part
in q letter to the President are be-
ing concentrated in military training
camps. because it has been found
that they can be trained more efiici-
emily in that way than in smaller
groups. It would seem that there
is Just as much necessity to call the
great rank and file of food producers
and consumers into central food
training camps for a short course in
The more efficient methods of food
production and conservation. The ap-
proprate time is during the lull fol
lowing the harvest season, since the
nation is working too hard now tc
care for the crop already planted"
IL 10 DtlltNtu AAAdb AAA1 EONIA nAAANAA
will cooperate to the fullest extent II
furnishing lectures, demonstration
and exhibits to assist the Fair in its
work. The Fair is making an unusua
effort to induce breeders of farm ami
mails to exhibit in larger numbers
than ever before, that farmers in thil
territory may be encouraged to rais'
none. but the best breeds and types o
animals. Manufacturers of farm ma
chinery ARE being urged to exhibi
all their latest models and improve
ments.
The state is being secured every
where for superior specimens of tn
varieties OF grains, forage crops
fruits, vegetables and corn best suitel
to our soil and climate. The women
department is TO hold a series of dem
constructions and lectures by specialist
of reputation to instruct housewife
how to furnish the table at the lowe
possible cost Much attention is to b
paid to children's work, to enlist tn
children in the work OF food produc
ton and food conservation.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-17
CITY BANKERS BOOST
THE Liberty loan
Plan Public Meeting at Which
They Hope TO Dispose OF
States Share
WANT SHOPMEN
TO BUY BONDS

Al a meeting IN tho Union National
Bank yesterday afternoon, the bank
ers' executive committee for the
Liberty Loan campaign prepared n
tentative program FOR their work.
This will be submitted at the meeting
OF the general committee this after
noon.
All banks and trust companies OF
the state. outside Of Wilmington. will
be requested TO cooperate with the
local bankers in disposing or Deia'
wares share OF the loan.
John s. Rossell at the meeting OF
the executive committee OF the VII
mington Committee on National De
tense last night, set forth the lack VI
interest that has been shown Inc
loan has not been over subscriDed'
but great under subscribed. Mr.. Ros-
sell said.
When motion was made to appoint
a committee to arouse interest amons
the workmen in the local shops. Mr
Rossell explained that that was par
of the work of the bankers.
That the people of this city are be-
coming more interested in the loan, Is
attested by Mr. Rossell. All tho
bankers and banking firms report
greater activities in subscribing ia
the bonds.
ID is probable that a public meet
ing will be held some evening neN'
week TO boost the loan.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-17
Everything In Lumber
TRANSPORTATION.
WILSON LINE
WILMINGTON. PHILADELPHIA ROUTE

WILMINGTON PHILADELPHIA ROUTE.
Schedule in effect Saturday, April 25th
Leave Fourth street wharf. Wilming ton,
for Philadelphia. and Chestnut street wharf
philadelphia, for Wilmington. at Z 30, . 90,
1870 4. NJ. IL O clock noon; 30. 800,
Ais. 8. 90 and 2 90 p. NJ.
On Saturdays and Sundays only, additional
trims at 80 and 8. 80 +. NJ.
All boats stop az Chester
Summer rates Of fare. effective Saturday,
Nav 18th as follows Between Wilmington
and Philadelphia, one way. 30; excursion.
so Children between and IL years, half
fare.
sundays and holidays, one way, 25e; eH-
cursion, 4Oc.
last car connecting with boat leave,
Fourth and Market streets 10 minutes be.
fore boat time
Leave Wilmington 6 80, Z 90. 8 90, o. 90.
10. 90. IL 90 A. NJ, 10 o'clock noon. 90.
: 90, o 90, 100. 90. 600, 100. 100.
0 90. 10. 90. IL. 90 and II. 90 p. NJ.
Leave Pennsgrove at 600, us, 500, 900.
1000, 100 a. m. II O'Clock noon, 90
2l5 800 4. 90. 90, o 90. Z 90 8 90
Q 90, 1915. 90 and 1900 P. NJ.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-17
RUSSIA Seems TO
HAVE PASSED crisis
CONTINUED From First Page

Continued From First Page)
with the Duma ministry. They asked
that the ministry include in the reor-
ganized cabinet three Social Democrats
and three National Socialists-six out
OF twelve OF the cabinet posts
Official denial OF alarmist reports
OF condition of anarchy at Vladivostok
was issued today. II was asserted the
army commandant there reported
complete quiet and cooperation OF all
/ classes ever since the revolution. One
thing which il seems has had great
effect in stopping the internal strife
among factions here is the series Of
statements printed in Russian news
papers from prominent Americans
urging complete democracy and unity
OF effort to Gust autocratic Germany.
Today the statements Of Hamilton
Holt, New York editor and a number
Of American Socialists that the United
states does not seek and does not
favor ACKNOWLEDGMENT in the war,
were received with especial favor.
With the unofficial soldiers and
workmen's assembly added TO the
Russian governmental machinery, the
Duma has been entirely superseded.
The officials selected by the now re-
tired Duma cannot give orders with
out the sanction of the workmen and
soldiers The assembly has appoint
ed a committee, or council, or "a mem
bers, whose duty it is to keep in con
tact with the provisional leaders and
express to them the opinions of the
assembly as a whole If the "a com
mitteemen are in doubt on any ques
n
all the delegates
The fear of losing caste with theii
socialistic CONSTITUENCIES" caused
) the workmen's and soldiers dele
gates to hesitate at a coalition. Thi
hesitancy was based on distrust sucl
as socialistic or very liberal Ameri
can political assemblies might hav'
= about entering into a coalition will
such mixed conservative and progress
siye elements as Nicholas Murra.
, Butler John d. Rockefeller, Jr., Bots
Penrose, George Won /. Meyer an
perhaps George w. Perkins. Their
are Russian prototypes of all thes
men in the Duma cabinet.
Meanwhile the workers and sol
, diers hold the advantage with al
; power and no responsibility Tn
, government and the army command
ers have all the responsibility an
J no power.
= The workmen and the soldiers ar
5 the proletariat, the powerful. The
5 demand What are we fighting for
5 is insistent. All Of Russia is almo'
0 unanimously demanding knowledge {
o the Allies terms and secrets.
. Socialists from allied cOuntrie
who have come here have been grea
ly disappointed in not being able I
persuade the workmen and soldier
l. to modify their demands in a sing
d degree.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-17
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
PETROGRAD, May 17-Fraternizing
between Russian and Teutonic sol
diers has stopped along practically
all the northern front. according to
a Nord-Sud agency dispatch received
today.
The cessation of friendly relations
was caused by one incident which it. was
said brought home to the Russian troops
the duplicity OF the Germans and the
hint that the Teutons had some Interior
purpose behind their efforts. 1t hap
pened on a sector of the Riga front. A
certain Russian regiment had withstood
all German Establishments to come out
and talk things over. The position held
by this regiment was overwhelmed by
as6hyxiating gases and intense rife and
artillery fire and a hurricane of hand
grcnades and trench mortar shells.
Mines were exploded nearby.
The Nord Sud dispatch declared Ger
man guns were now roaring over a great
part of the front since the soldier.
stopped fraternizing, but. that Russian
army morale was being excellcntly
maintained despite this continuous
pounding
Russian acroplanes flying over The
Black Sea harassed the enemy in Ru
mania, compelling the Teutonic aban
donment of the Rumanian bank of The
Danube. Later when the Germans trie,
to recross The Russian flyers agaI
threw them back.
The news of a Russian submarine flo
| tilla shelling and silencing a battery OF
the Bosphorus was also printed here to
day. Heavy destruction was said Il
have been caused the Turkish position.