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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-29

n J. A. Goding. a former resident.
returned Friday to again take up
residence here on his ranch down
the river.
1917 model bicycles at cramer
Bros. 40
v. Hubbard stopped OF here FRI
day 10 spend few hours with Mr..
and Mrs. A. D. Cornell. Mr.. Hub
bard and Carol Cornell are men,
lbers OF the same fraternity. the
Sigma M. which is being affiliated
with the national organization.
Before buying take q look At our
extensive line Of ladies' and misses
white shoes and pumps. Kinney q
Traax. 40
Mrs. Mary Lewis left for Portland
last night where she will meet her
daughter. Mrs. Helen Menxias. Of
Seattle. who comes to Portland for
treatment. Mrs. Lewis will be alb
sent for q month.
Lawn mowers for small and large
lawns at Cramer Bros. 40
Mr.. and Mrs. y. Goodwin and four
children arrived yesterday from YER
non. d. c.. TO make their home In
this section. Mr.. Goodwin has been
a resident OF British Columbia for
the past 25 years. but previous TO
that had lived In eastern Oregon.
The new parnsols. direct from the
eastern factory. are now ready for
you to look al. Kinney & Truax. 40
DR.. Bywater went 10 Portland last
night accompanying a patient who
will have an x-ray picture taken OF
his eye. In an effort TO locate a piece
of'steel which penetrated the ball a
few days ago.
Cascade linen box paper. IS sheets
--4s envelopes. 2sc. at The Rexall
Store. Is
Mrs. Theresa Layton and daugh-
ters. Misses Jessie and Amy. return
ed Friday from Los Angeles. where
they spent the past six months. They
made the trip by auto. the young
ladies' driving as far as Redding.
where they engaged a chauffeur to
accompany them over the Siskiyous.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-29
:. r. Omcials Visit City

~ VHcsNsc NhrAt My AIS
Vice President E. o. Mccormick,
Trafiic Manager Hinshaw. General
Passenger Agent Scott ind party OF
Southern Pacific ofiicials visited
Grants Pass yesterday on a tour Of
inspection. They expressed a deep
interest In the manner the people
responded to the suggestions made
by the food special corps OF in
structors. '''This is vital ques-
tion," said Mr.. Mccormick. "oor
allies In Europe are sending their
men TO the front Just to the extent
that they can be spared from fac
tory and farm. II this country does
the farm work necessary to support
their army, they can supply most II
not all OF the army. Furnishing
supplies Is our task" Mr.. Mccormick
also urged vigorous efforts to make
more accessible the Oregon Caves
which ne visited for the first time
last summer. tst
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-29
Visiting Nurse wanted

Visiting Nurse Wanted
A petition is being circulated ask
Ing the board Of education to pro-
vide inspection Of the school chill
dren by Visiting Nurse. or In some
equally effective way. Any patron Of
the Grants Pass schools who wishes
to sign such q petition and has not
already done so will find copies with
The White House Grocery. Mrs. W.
F. Gloeckner. Mrs. H. Condit. Mrs.
Cora Coutant, Mrs. x. Hammerbach.
or and Mrs. W. W. Candy until
Tuesday morning,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-29

On account OF Prof. Barr having
resigned his place at o. A. c. and
taken up work elsewhere II has be-
come necessary to postpone the silo
campaign planned for next week. As
soon as arrangements can be made
for, another week Will be designated
at which time. " possible. Mr..
Mickle will be with us. c. d. Thomp-
son. county agricultural agent.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-29
Chnatauqaa Plans Being Made

Chnntauqaa Plans Being Made
The Grants Pass Chautauqua guar
antors held their organization meet
Ing for the coming season at the
Chamber OF Commerce last evening.
Mrs. v. A. Clements was elected
president: Paul r. Kirker. vice-presi-
dent; James Martin. secretary and
Frank c. Bramwell. treasurer. Gen.
eral plans for the coming season
were discussed. Adjournment was
taken till Wednesday noon when a
second meeting and luncheon will be
held at the Chamber OF Commerce
at which Glen McCaddam, advance
agent for the Ellison-white service.
Will be present. :
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-29
Girls Urge Flag Rules-.

One Of the pledges taken by girl
joining the National Honor Guard
is that she will at all times observe.
and try to have others observe. the
few simple rules Of respect to our
country's flag. To that end they
make bold to call attention to two
Of these rules that citizens may help
in proper observance. A mag fly
Ing loose from pole or mast should
be lowered In the evening. preferably
at sunset. and not be allowed to ny
at night; and when two flags are
used together for decorative pur-
poses the star fields should be adja-
cent to each other. These rules are
fixed, they are nation wide and their
observance will help in paying q due
and patriotic respect to the coun-
try's flag. S
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-29

Frightening the Bears
Deputy Game Warden Jewell and
Harry Smith spent Friday on Mon
ger creek looking out for the inter-
ests of the wild game. and while
tramping over the hills came upon
big black bear. The bear was as
much frightened as the men. and
made on as fast as possible.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-29

Pierre Cunning. now on board the
torpedo boat Goldsborough. writes
his parents that he is ON the boat Of
his choice and secured the rating he
desired; is having fine time and
likes his work. which he mentions
as very interesting. He says Tell
my friends I am well and happy"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-29

Hal Truax has reconstructed his
bug" and 1t now appears resplen-
dent In red, white and blue. The
hood is painted blue and decorated
with As stars. while the body carries
l3 stripes Of red and white.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-29

Z. N. o'Brien and H. R. Klein Jr..
We're in Grants Pass. Saturday. ID
vertising the Champion spark pl1s.
They left Toledo. Ohio, January 1S
In an Overland ss delivery car with
1900 pounds Of advertising matter
for distribution among dealers an
jobssrs.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-29

Sam Williams on Saturday receiv-
ed an Oakland Sensible Six. which
will be used an a demonstrator. Mr..
Williams has had an order for cars
placed for several months but has
been able to get only one so far.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-29

New Buick
J. l.. christlieb is now driving a
new Buick. The high wheeler.
which has been in use since the
christliebs came to Grants Pass,
will be reserved for fishing and hunt
ing trips.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-29

Attend Baptist Convention
Mrs. o. A. Grimm. Mrs. J. A. PHI
tenger. 8. J. Taylor and the D. A
Fitzgerald family went to Medford
by auto Saturday to attend the
Southern Oregon Baptists' conyen-
tion.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-29

Joins Coast Artillry-
Lester Calhoun went to Ashland :
few days ago and enlisted in ~
First Coast Artillery. successfully
passing the examination. He ~
turned home Friday night and =
awaiting call.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-29

Picnic at Tablc hook
Members Of the senior class Of the
high school spent Saturday At Tube
Rock. leaving early in the morning
by automobile and returning Ct dusk.
They reported the best kind o.
time.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-29

Send Names Enlisted boys
The Patriotic Service League.
Red Cross Chapter and Girls Honor
Guard are going to want the names
OF all our local boys who have gone
to the front. II is To, the boys In
terests that these lists should be
complete. Send In the names OF
your relatives who have enlisted TO
the Chamber Of Commerce without
delay.
Printed Calling Cards
Eleven styles 10 select from. 80
for soc; 100 for 200. at the Courier.
Food Increase Important
The Importance conceded by those
In a position TO know the situation
Of the food preparedness campaign
being pushed vigorously over the en-
tire country, Ia indicated by the fact
that tho oregonian is sending It's
veteran correspondent. Addison Ben
nett, entour with the o, A. C.-S. p,
special train, No matter now before
the people Of the country Ia consld-
cred more pressing than that each
should do his part In increasing food
production. a tal esiss.3s
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-29
Bride Goes to Hilt1

Bride Goes to Hilt~
Harry Mathers. Of HIT. and May
Smith, Of sos North Sixth street.
were married early this morning by
the Rev. 8. A. Douglas. They will
make their homo at Hit.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-29
wynn Honor Old Ofllccrn--

VIII Honor Old OfIiccrs--
Josephine Chapter. No. 26. Order
Of the Eastern Star win honor the
past matrons at the next regular
meeting. Wednesday evening, May 2.
All members are requested to be pres
ent and visiting members will bc
most welcome, '8
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-29
announcement

Some early attractions n
Grants Pses include:
Douglas Fairbanks, the ol5,-
600 u week comedian, IN 'srho
Americano."
Clara Kinball Young, In
sThc Dark Silence"
Mary Pickfortl, In 'sThc Pride
of the Clan," and "The Poor
Little Rich Girl"
Wilrcd Lucas, in "Jin
Bludso," from John Hays
poem.
George M. Cohan and Mar
gucrite Snow, in "BroadwAy
jones'" ts
This theater has become TIE
home Of all Triangle, Artcraft
and Brady-NIadc photoplays-
Star Theatre
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-29

Dry Slab Wood
Williams Wood Yard. phone
is7-R. asti
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-29

Calling cards at the Courier.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-03
LATE MARRIAGE.
 NO BAR TO DRAFT
 SAYS CROWDER
Rules Discharges Will Be
 Given Only at Boards Discretion.

Washington, Aug. .3-Loca1 boards were formally instructed by Provost Marshal General Cl owder last. night that they may well hold that mar .riage recently consummated especially by a, registrant after he has been call ed for examinetion does not create a status of dependency justifying inn munity from conscription.
 'The- selectiXe service 1aw,' read the instructions, "does not require discharges in all cases of technical legal dependency, but only permits discharges where, in view, of depend ency, a discharge is advisable. Local boards may well hold that a marrige hastily consummated recently, and especially one consummated by 8 person after he had been called to present himself for examination to determination his fitness for military service, does not create a status of dependency in which it is advisable to grant discharge. "It is to be expected that local boards will exercise this full discre- ton in cases where they are convinced that interruptions persons have thus violated the principles of the selective service law in the hope Of escaping a duty"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-03
War To Change
 Women's Social Status

Tremendous social changes in the life of women will take place from this war, as they have in England. Men having been drafted for army service, women are everywhere work ing into new fields. They are Iun- ming hotel elevators, serving as clerks in railroad freight offices, acting as messengers, in fact, filling any posi- ton where strength is not required. And judging from the athletic appear ance. of the majority Of modern girls, the, strength factor won't eliminate them very long.
 In some steel working factories women are being employed extensive ly. They have long furnished the backbone of the labor in the textile fields ,and are everywhere in the hoot and shoe industry The claim is made by many employers that women are capable of closer application, greater accuracy and better manual skill.
 One man who has taken girls for messengers instead of boys. says they will return to the office in an hour where the boys would formerly take two. The lingering ways of the tele- graph messenger boy were for g generation favorite subject for the AuIlOIlSL.
 Women and girls who are undertak- ing new. kinds of work may get low pay at first, but they will find there is always. an opportunity for anyone who shows exceptional skill. Manua ability. accuracy and thoroughness 1T details, tact in dealing with people, 2 gift for foresight and planning, ca.
 pacity for acquiring information about things-these qualities are none too common. A woman who show: | them will get her promotion though she may have to wait for it.
 s.s These qualities Are noticed by em p1oyers and when vacancies occur the best equipped person will get then regardless of sex. As years go on | many women will become .foremen O. gangs, while men of less ability ant | persistence will respectfully takt their orders
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-03
Proposes Post Free Envelopes For Men
 At Fighting Front

Congressman Augustine Lonergan of Hartford, brother of Edward Lon ergan the Main street clothier intro duced bill in Congress yesterday which is intended to aid soldiers, sail ors and marines in the service of their country in any part of the world in sending letters home without post age.
 Many complaints havo been made by those in the service that in foreign countries and in isolated parts of this country they have; many times been unable to secure stamp and for that reason letters which they wished to send home have been. delayed. Con- gressrnan Lonergan's idea is to have the government provide some sort of a special envelope which will be SUD- piled those on the firing line and which can, be. used without stamps. It Is said in Washington that the worth of this measure is recognized .d that 1t is practically sure to pass with al- most unanimous support
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-03
vISCOUNT BRYCE
 C0MMENDS THE
 Y. M. 6. A. WORK
Former Ambassador Praises English and French Service.

London, Aug. 3-(Correspondenc of The Associated Press)-Viscount Bryce, former British Ambassador to the United States. has written letter to E.. c. Carter, secrefafI for France and England of the Young Mems Christian Association, conmending the work of that organization among the soldiers of the Entente Allies and suggesting that the American asso- citation will be able to render the greatest possible service to the Ameri- Gan expeditionary forces.
 Arrangements for the work of the American organization are well under way both in France and in England, but definite and positive plans will not be completed until more is known of
 he strength of the American forces, where they will be located and when they will arrive. Meanwhile, tha Young Mems Christian association is doing everything possible to- provide for comfort and entertainment ot those American sailors and soldiers v.,ro already are in Europe.
 T can truly say,' :. Viscount Bryce writes in his letter, "that have heard from every quarter, including many
 naval and military authorities, the warmest acknowledgement of the ex- cel1ent work cone by the Young Mems Christian association during these three terrible years of war, for the British, Canadian and Australian sol
 diers both in camps here and at home and among the troops on the various fighting fronts. Many plans have been devised, many methods success fully employed. to provide for theil benefit comforts, recreation, literature of the right sorts and many other wholesome influences.
 T believe that the American asso- citation, which will have the advantage of our experience, Which will be 1 worked with true American energy and which may command even large, ] funds than we had, may render the greatest possible services in France l to those American soldiers who Brit ain and France rejoice to welcome a! their allies in this fight for freedom 1 and right"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-03
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES.

The South Saxons of England were converted, to Christianity by the ap- pearance, on the morning of Aug.
 in the year 67S, of a, comet, shaped like a fiery pillar. This comet was visible all over Engl~nd for a period of three months. The first letter in Europe known to have been sealed with sealing wax bears the date of Aug. 8, 1854. It. was written at London, addressed to the Rhinegrave Philip Francis ven Damn. from his agent in England, Gerhard Hermann. The wax employed in sealing the let ter is of dark red color and the inn press bears the initial of the writer. On Aug. 3, 1715 ,a cobbler of. High gate, London, was whipped from Holloway to that place for ref1ecting on the government. On this date ill 1732 the foundation stone was laid to the Bank of England. Richard Ark wright, the reputed inventor of the cotton-spinning machine, died on Aug. 3, 1792. His right to the patent was contested and a verdict given against him in 17S1. He became, rich, however, ana his son, who continued the business of cotton manufacturing, accumulated a great f rtu- =.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-03
Petitions Superior Court To Break
 Her Marriage Ties

In spite of the heat Sarah Anna Naomi Dicey Fisher of this city, re- fused to take off any of her names when she filed divorce proceedings yesterday in the superior court against John B. Fisher. She alleges habit ua1 intemperance. The couple were married December 20, 1914. Mrs Fisher asks the court to allow her the custody of one minor child.
 Julia B. Rose of Gre vich brought suit today ssking for a di- vorce from Walter B. Rose of New York Intolerable cruelty and de- sertion December 10, 1913, are alleg- ed. Mrs. Rose, whose maiden name was Julia Ellwanger, married the de- fendant January 3, 1912.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-03
THE HOTTENTOT VENUS.

During the early part of the last century there was exhibited in Lon don a woman brought from the Afr can jungle who gained fame under the name of The Hottentot Venus and on whose account suit was brought be- fore the Lord Chancellor of Great Britain. The woman was captured in Africa, forced aboard ship and brought to England for exhibition purposes. She attracted immense crowds, but her condition made her the object of pity among many who came to see her. It was evident that she was prisoner and was being ex- hibited against her will. The attor- ney general took, steps to have he1 released, but before anything could be done she, as well as her exhibitors disappeared.
 The Elks have voted $1,000,000 for
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-03
NEPHEW FIGHTS ,sfa N VON HINDENBURG

New Haven, Conn.,, Aug. 3.-Word has been received here of the safe ar rival in Europe of Paul Francis Echltck. @ nephew of Field Marshal vol FMndenburg, now serving as an American naval engineer. Young ,fanhldck was graduated from Yale in uns. but before his graduation he had been enrolled in the military service | Of the United States,
 Bchlidax's mother is a sister of the German deld marshal. His father is Frank Gchlick, of the firm of Fieid & ,schlick, of St, Raiui, Minn,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-03
PURCHASE FOUR SHIPS.

Liverpool, Aug. 3-According to the Journal of Commerce. the Holt Line, Ltd., . has bought the four steamers, Knight Companion, Knight Tsmpiar, Knight of the Garter and Knight of the Thistle, for about s3,. 5O0,066,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-03
REPAIRS PROGRESS

Communication between the resi- dents of Bridgeport and the lines in- to and out of Bridgeport are gradu- ally getting back to normal after Wednesday afternoons violent cleo tric storm which did a tremendous amount of damage. Forces of the telephone company unable to get far with the work yesterday worked through-last night and made appreci- able progress.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-03

very strict work on the part of the exemption boards and the examination of more men than was contemplated originally.
 That it would be quite impossible for any of the boards to finish their physical examination within three days, as prescribed by the regulations, and that the filling of quotas will be long delayed.
 Examinations were made on a small scale in about a half dozen New York districts. the men in each case being
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-03

required to waive the five days notice prior to examination to which they were entitled. The board in tw odis- tricts summoned one-third of the men to be examined to appear. The pro- ~gress made the first day made it doubtful that the examination of so many men could be concluded in one day, and in each district a second one- third of the total number called was summoned to appear.
 The photograph shows men being examined by local draft board.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-03

Physical examination of possible conscripts made in several districts in large cities in advance of the sched- uled time demonstrated. these things:
 That the number of men found physically disqualified for service was likely to run as high as 50 per cent. of those examined in some districts.
 That the number of those who will claim exemption as having dependents would be very large, necessitating
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-03

Thomas A. Edison sent home 5.ooo 1 nsn from ths plant at Orange, N, J.. lpn account Of the intense heat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-03

A steamship with 546 wounded soldiers on board was stranded of Halifax.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-03

A ,quartermaster corps trainin. kdAmp will be established soon.%.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-03

Three alleged bookmakers were ar rested at Dongan' Hills, s. L., race meeting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-03

The Elks have voted $1,000,00o for hospital bases.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-18
POWER BALANCE
 OF CONGRESS IN
 HANDS IF FIVE
teepubncan A. P. Leased wire]

WASHINGTON, Feb. Flour of the five so-called independent repre- sentatives- -elect who may have the bal ance of power in the organization of the next house, held a conference here tonight to make plans for cooperation but failed to agree to act as a unit on any proposal. They did agree to meet again shortly before the conven- ing of the new congress, after sounding out both democratic and republican leaders as to their attitude on reforms favored generally by the independents.
 The conferees also pledged them selves not to caucus with any party before their next meeting. Those pres ent were Representative -elect Fuller, independent of Massachusetts and Representative Martin, Progressive protectiOnist of Louisiana; London, so- cialist of New York and Randall, pro- hibitionist of California.
 Representative Schall, progressive of Minnesota, was out of the city.
 Pending the next meeting, leaders of both big parties will be asked to in form the independents in a general way whom thev propose to place on the important committees and what at titude they would take toward changes in the rules designed to obtain record votes in committees, including the committee of the whole, and to prevent bills from being buried in committees l The personnel of the new house is ex- pected to include 215 republicans, 215 democrats and five independents. Two hundred and eighteen votes are re- quired to elect a speaker.
 Coincident with the meeting of the independents, it developd that on the republican side of the house where a i split has been threatened over the speakership. peace proposal has been brought forward under which the so- called progressive wing is expected tC join in supporting Representative Mann for speaker on the condition that Representative Lenroot of Wisconsin he made floor leader, t382
 The republicans have by no means abandoned hope of organizing the new house but the democrats say Speaker i Clark is sure of at least two indepen- (Continued on Page Two)