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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-17
BIG GAME SOUGHT
BY GERMAN DIVER
isclicf That Craft IL Hurting far Yes.
sci Bearing Minister Baifour and
General Joii..

Few York. April II. .b".ef tia;
Germany may have obtained informa-
tion OF the departure OF British For
eign Minister Baifour. General Jof-
FIRE. French Minister OF Justice VI
vlani and other members OF the al
lied commission en- route here, was
expressed here this afternoon as ex-
planning the sudden appearance Of a
UIboat OF the American coast.
II was recalled that Germany learn
cd In some way OF the departure OF
Lord Kitchener when he was en- route
TO an allied conference and sank the
vessel on which he was a passenger.
The report OF the engagement with
the submarine with the destroyer
Smith served TO emphasize the dan
gers faced by the allied commission
crs In their journey to this country.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-17
THE ALLIED ARMIES ARE MAX
ING PROGRESS ALL ALONG
THE WESTERN FRONT
St. QUENTIN IS SOON TO fall
Lens and La Fcrc Arc Also Closely
Pressed and Must Soon
CapftnIate

London, April 17.--Five key
points to the much-vaunted Hinden-
burg line were struck at so savagely
by the great Franco-British drive to-
day that their continuation in the
enemy's hands much longer seems
impossible.
OF the five. Lens, LaFera and 81.
Quentin may fall to the allied on
slaught at almost any hour. Cambria
and Laon are less closely enveloped.
but the menace OF the drive was none
the less potent.
General Haig's report to-day told
OF another successful thrust to the
couth OF Cambrai. around Epehy.
aimed st Le Catelet, eleven miles
south at Cambrai.
The Paris ofiicial statemen. 'nore
than confirmed the most sanguine
hopes OF success in the Joint offen-
sive entertained here.
General Nievelle reported a des-
perate German attempt at ALLIES to
stem the French tide at Laon. All,
les lies seven miles to the south Of
Laon. The attack was repuised BY
the French.
Again Nievelle's forces withstood
another powerful German counter-at-
tack at Courcy, four miles north Of
Rheims. It is in these two sec
tions, apparently that the French
wedge has been thrust farthest
against the German lines.
Unoficial battle front dispatches
received here today declared the Ger
man losses were tremendous in OPP
posing the French offensive.
The Soissons-to-R Rheims battle front
selected by the French stan as the
spot in which to strike Is ideal for
offensive fighting. It Is slightly roll
ing country. permitting the operation
Of vast forces and suficiently clear
to enable the best maneuvering
Moreover, aside from the favorable
nature OF the country itself. the spot
is strategically well situated, since
every blow there is jar to the Ger
man line northwest to the channel.
The German line makes a vast
blunt angle around La Fere. heading
on almost straight line around to
verdun. The base Of this angle
on the new Hindenburg line-is
Jaon. The French blow is directly
against this point.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-17
BRANCH OF THE PATRIOTIC SER.
WOE LEAGUE WILL ALSO III
FORMED
At CHAMBER Or COMMERCE
Patriotic Men or the Community Are
Invited 10 Aid In work for
Nation

The boys have been marching on
TO the front; the girls have organized
the Honor Guard. citizens generally.
quite n number of whom are women.
are organizing the Red Cross. and
tonight mere men will have their In
ming. A rousing meeting will be
held at tho Chamber Of Commerce
rooms. at 7:so this evening. II Ia
for men, The purposes are two.
First. the organization Of a Grants
Pass branch Of the Oregon Patriotic
Service League. and second. the or
ganixation OF a company Of Home
Guards.
The Patriotic Service League Is one
Of the most important organizations
In putting the people Of Oregon be-
\ )Ind the government In this emer-
gency. II Ia recognized by the gov
ernor and big business enterprises OF
the state generally as the medium for
getting TO the people information and
instruction as to how best to make
their patriotic efforts count--and as
a means for them 10 keep in touch
with the other communities OF the
state. Practically every section Of
the state has organized local
branches. Grants Pass will form hers
tonight.
Some OF the men who will not come
under the limitations for the iirst line
enlIstmcnts. propose to do their bit
In actual service whether or no. and
win organize company OF Home
Guards to do such service as guard
local strategic points such as rail-
roads, bridges. tunnels. water supply
reservoirs and the like, Men are
Aarged to come out 'onight.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-17
new YORK CITY
NOW N WAR ZONE
Steps Are Taken for Protection Of
Eastern Coast Now Menaced by
Submarines

New York. April 1.-THE great
est city In the world Is in the war
zone this afternoon. The greatest
secrecy is being maintained as to
steps that are being taken to pro-
tect the port. but with German U
boat reported by the navy depart
ment Immediately on the coast. the
city was admittedly menaced.
Late reports from the Boston
naval station indicated the belief that
the submarine which attacked the U.
s. destroyer Smith might be on the
Jersey coast.
Fire Island. from which original
reports Of the hostile ships pres
ence came. is only IS miles from
Sandy Hook. the entrance to New
York bay. II successful in eluding
the American patrol ships. the sub
marine might slip into Long Island
sound and lombard outlying sections
OF the town.
New York harbor is guarded by
submarine nets, II is known. but
whatever defenses there are is kept
secret by the navy department The
navy yard in Brooklyn was closed to
every one this afternoon. Inquiries
By telephone brought only the curt
response that there was no informa-
tion to give out. Al Goaevercar's
Island. headquarters OF the army Of
the east, there was the greatest ac-
tivity. Army aviators took to the
air on various missions.
There are scores OF towns along the
New Jersey coast that are unpro-
tected and might easily be bombarded
by enemy submarines. Germany has
bombarded many TOWNS on the Brit
ish coast.
The hotels at Atlantic City, firing
ing the famous board walk. offer q
tempting target. They are entirely
exposed to any fire that might be
directed against them from the open
sea. Undoubtedly they will be guard.
ed by patrol ships.
With the presence of hostile sub
marine now officially reported. an or
der from the navy department order.
ing all coast lights out at might, il
believed to be a foregone conclusion
Coney Island, ablaze with light as
II is now at the height Of It's sea.
son. will be perfect guide for hos.
tile ship approaching New York.
All resorts along the Jersey coas,
have been brilliantly lighted at nigh,
during the summer months in the
past. Continuance OF such illumina.
tion would outline the coast fol
scores Of miles.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-17
CONVICTED ROsEBuRG
BANKER PARDONED

washington. April 17.--President
Wilson has pardoned Thomas r.
Sheridan. president OF the First Na-
tional bank OF Roseburg. Ore. Who
was sentenced to Ave years In the
penitentiary for Withdrawing funds Of
depositors. according to Senator Phe-
Ian, California. today.
Sheridan contended he had written
consent OF certain depositors to with
draw their funds. His case was re
Gently brought before the federal su-
preme court.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-17
GIRLS HONOR GUARD
meeting WEDNESDAY

Arrangements for perfecting the
organization Of a local chapter OF the
Tlrls' Honor Guard are progressing
rapidly. State headquarters were
unable to forward the blank pledges,
but will send them within the week.
At q meeting Of the organization
committee held last evening. u gen
eral call was issued to the girls and
young married women Of the city be-
tween the ages of - and 80 Tor a
mass meeting Wednesday evening, at
7:30. 10 the Chamber OF Commerce
nrooms. At this meeting the perma-
vnent organisation will be made and
plans for the active work Of the
Guard presented and discussed. All
those eligible TO membership are re-
quested to be present.
The work OF the Guard Ia divided
Into three general classifications.
First aid to the wounded" including
courses In emergency treatments,
bandage making and applying, diet
cooking, use OF torniquet, hypcder-
mic, etc; "hrst aid to families," in.
.cluding courses in care Of children,
Cooking, sewing, social service, ETC.;
and ''first aid An general utility In
cluding courses In such subjects ~
auto driving and care, shorthand
telegraphy, wireless, farming, etc,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-17
CONSCR|PtlON May
LOSE IN CONGRESS

Washington. April i7,.--Politlcs
may beat the conscription army plan,
Growing fear on the part OF many
congressman that they could no
longer face their constituents with
an ~ kept you out OF war" plea
should they Vote for CONSUMPTION
made 1t appear inevitable today that
the volunteer plan will be given a
trial arst, yN
The compromise which seems like
ly TO 10 through VIII pe authorisa-
lion for the president TO cali foi
100000 TO f.cco.ooc volunteers I'm
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-17

mediately, to be raised within ninety
days.
Al the same time, the machinery
for conscrlption will be authorized
and put into motion so that II the
volunteer system does not work with
In ninety days, conscription could be
nut into effect immediately therca;-
ter.
This is the situation In the house.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-17

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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-17

The senate, on the other hand. ap-
pears more favorably Inclined to the
conscription plan. Senator Cham.
'berlain believes there is only one
vote on the senate military commit
tee which favors compromise. Cham.
berlain feels there is suii,cient vol.
unteer provision In the bill as II
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-17
TURKEY AND BULGARIA.
BREAK WITH UNITED STATES

Zurich. April IA report re-
ceived here today declared that Tur-
key and Bulgaria have formally bro
ken of relations with the United
States. sNi
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-14
LETTIE A. DOULAS.

Lettie A. Douglas was born in
White Oak, Decatur Township, Mich
igan, on January 23rd, 1866, and died
at her home in Paw Paw September
18th, 1917, aged fifty-one years, seven
months and nineteen days.
She was one of a family of six
children, three brothers and one sis
ter living. Rev. w. j. Douglas of
Ashland, Oregan, A. F. and Leon and
Mrs. Mary Tubbs of Paw Paw, one
brother having died in infancy. Her
father died March 9th, 1905.
Her whole life was spent in the
vicinity Of Paw Paw. She was of
religious turn of mind, and grew up
under the influence of a good Christ
ian home. She united with the
Methodist Episcopal church, when she
was about sixteen years of age, under
the pastorate of Rev. G. L. Cole
She was united in marriage with Fred
Beach in December 1900.
She was very fond of reading and
of anything in a literary nature. She
was very thoughtful of others, and
was the first at hand when any one
needed help. She was of a quiet and
retiring disposition and sweet,
cheerful spirit, together with a strong
faith in God which helped her so
much in her suffering. She has been
in poor health fol- the past year, but
for many weeks, her sufferings have
been intense. A telegram from her
preacher brother, a few days before
her death which cited her to 2 Cor 4:
1918, gave great comfort. Her
transition came on Tuesday morning
at 500 o'clock. She leaves husband
a mother, three brothers and one sis
ter with a host Of relatives and
friends to mourn her departure.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-14

mencing TO lay again. Limited feeding
shuts off the egg yield at this time OF
year as well as any other. The best
practice consists in keeping the hens
laying as late a. they will in the sum
mer. Late melting progresses rapidly
when once IL starts and laying follows
without delay.
To those who want a well appearing
flock, the suggestion may he given that
feeds high in oil and protein, such, for
instance, as sunhower seed, If furnish
ed at melting time, give "A glossy ulster
and attractiveneSs TO the new feathers
Such feeds also keep the birds thrifty.
The exact time of melting varies con
siderably with different hens, but usual
ly it is just before cool weather begins
Those that mott earlier. in July or
early August. are not the best layers.
as rule. In fact, some poultrymen
Gull such individuals from the flock.
Late melting allows egg production I'M
til cool weather occurs more rapidly
and leaves the hen in good condition
for fall and early winter laying. 1t is
most common in high producing strains
and where careful summer feeding oc
cIIrS
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-14
Additional Local

Wallace Hartley of Chicago will be
the week end guest at the Matthew
Dillon home.
Bert Mcleod is the new clerk at
Showerman's and is getting every
thing ready for the opening, when
new goods arrive.
The notice last week of change in
schedule on the Fruit Belt line was a
little confusing. The change an
nounced applies to Sunday trains only
The east bound train which has been
leaving Paw Paw on Sunday during
the summer at $50 p. M. and arriv-
ing in Kalamazoo at 1925 p. NJ. now
leaves Paw Paw every Sunday at
$50 p. NJ. arriving in Kalamazoo at
6:15 p. Nj. The week day schedule
remains the same as heretofore an
nounced.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Payne will soon
close their Paw Paw home and go to
New York City. They expect to
spend the winter in California.
Mrs. Paul Smith entertained Mrs.
Roy Wood of Battle Greek last week.
Miss Dora Colby has returned from
her vacation and is again at her ac-
customed desk in the Abstract Office.
Another one of Paw Paws pioneers
has passed away. Aaron Hathaway
for many years one of the foremost
business men of this village died at
his home west of the village last
Monday, after long and lingering
illness. Funeral services were held
from the late home on Thursday
afternoon. Interment at Prospect
Further particulars of the life of this
sturdy pioneer will be given in these
columns next week.
Adam Beach, for many years
resident Of Waverly township passed
away last Monday.
Mrs. r. j. Stewart of Chicago is
the guest of her mother Mrs. Joseph
Hanson.
There will be a regular meeting of
Paw Paw Grange this week Saturday
evening, 7:39 o'clock at Memorial
Hall.
News has reached Paw Paw of the
birth of a son born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Darrell Weston of Daytona, Florida.
Mesdames Sanger and Gardner will
leave soon for a visit in New York
and Philadelphia, and from there to
st. Augustine Florida, for the winter.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-14
POULTRY
AND EGGS
HENS DURING MOLT.
Give Better Results on Full Feed Than
When Rations Are Scsnty.


When Rations Are Scsnty.
AS the melting period approaches
some poultrymen reduce sharply the
feed allowance. which practice is in
the hens TO lay earlier than usual in
the fall, says the Iowa Homestead
Then when Noting Is finished they
feed literally again 10 stimulate egg
production. That such a practice short
ems the time when hens look shabby
and bare may be determined by obser-
walton, but it has not been shown that
egg production is thereby increased.
TO furnish reliable information on
this point the Pennsylvania experiment
station selected two pens of White
Leghorns containing eighteen hens
each and fed one pen literally and the
other scantily during the last half of
August when Noting was in progress.
After that time both pens received full
feed.
Records of egg production were accu-
rately kept during September, October
and November, and the figures show
that the eighteen hens scantily fed dur
ing the last part of August produced
$50 eggs in September, 1876 i'm October
and thirty-nine in November as com
pared with 1S5 eggs in September, nine
ty-five in October and thirty-siX in No
vember produced by the eighteen hens
literally fed.
From these figures we find that fore
ed Noting produced by limited feed
apparently gave an increase in egg pro
duction during the last two months.
but in the totals for the three months
the pen that was scantily fed fell be
hind, producing only 900 eggs, while
the literally fed pen produced 316.
Such evidence leads TO the conclusion
that forced melting has no economic
advantage
In further support of this conclusion
it has been observed that careful. regu-
lar feeding in late summer and early
fall encourages laying, because the
hens are kept up TO normal weight dur
ing the melting period and do not have
TO recover any lost flesh before COM
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-14
CENTENNIAL NJ. f. CHURCH.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

"Lesson taught by Jesus on Grape
Culture" will be w. l. Hackers SER
mon theme at the Church of Christ
on next Sunday morning. There will
be no evening service at this church
owing to the Union service.
The topic for next Thursday eve
ming is Benefits to be derived from
Closet Prayer" The minister will
lead the service, and he would like to
meet as many Of his members as feel
like being present.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-14
Grow Pure Bred Poultry.

With the work and publicity that
have been going on in favor of pure
bred poultry. we are sure 20 find a
larger per cent of the annual poultry
converts taking up good quality OF
stock TO start with than was the case
ten or even five years ago. This means
a new and greater demand upon the
pure bred poultrymen for breeding and
laying stock next fall.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-14
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Miss Marie Augustcfson
Mrs. J. 3. Bannon
Mrs. w. G. Day
Miss Marie Day ~
Mrs. Mary Fermann
Leon Fisher
w. 3. Jacobs
Miss Elizabeth Kali
Mrs. McTearis
Frank Vincent.
Postmaster
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-14
CARD OF THANKS.

We want to thank the kind friends
and neighbors who were so nice to
US in the sad accident which caused
the death of the dear little boy who
was visiting at our home.
Mrs. A. f. Spicer and family.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-14
First American Poultry Show.

The first poultry exhibition in Amer
lea was held in 1910 at the Public gar
den. In Boston. England had its first
public exhibition of poultry In the
Crystal palace at London, and the two
exhibits did a great deal to give I'm
petus to raising better poultry. Every
poultry show. even the most local and
smallest, has its great uses.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-14
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Morning subject "The Cainites and
The Setnites or, Civilization versus
Discrimination" For this service
the choir is preparing special patriot
ic music.
In the evening there will be a union
service at the Presbyterian church in
charge of the Gospel Team of the
Mems League.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-14

Leghorns produce eggs cheaper
than hens of the general purpose
hreeds-Plymouth Rocks, Wyan-
dottes. Rhode Island Reds and Crp-
ingtons. This fact was one of the
results obtained IN a rather extern
sive feeding test recently reported
by poultrymen Of the United States
department Of agriculture. The
birds shown are White Leghorns.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-14
Postmaster.

Mrs. Agnes Merrifeld's Millinery
opening was enjoyed by all and drew
a large crowd. Everyone enjoyed the
music.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Myers have re-
turned from their trip to Northern
Michigan.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-14

Union services were held at the
NJ. E. church Sunday evening, Rev.
Goltz preaching.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-16
OREGON WEATHER

y Oregon: Fair, cooler east 4
= portion; moderate westerly =
y wiLds.
AAAA - 4 4 b \ = 4 = \ \ \ q \ 4
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-16
ARREST MADE FOR
SEATTLE MURDER

Seattle. Oct. i5--Jasper ID, Bailey
who was at the dance attended by
Miss Ruby Demerltt on the night on
which II was presumed she was mnr-
dcrcd. was arrested last night ON an
open charge. Bailey. II Is said, Was
one OF an auto party which left the
dance and which Included Miss Dem.
errltt and her escort. Pat McGinn.
Miss Dcmerrltt's decapitated body
was found In a clump OF brush near
the city limits Sunday and was iden-
titled last night through letter
written to her by Earl o'Brlcn. She
was u years OF age
Pat McGinn. Miss Demerritts es-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-16
BLUE AND GRAY MEET
ON SOUTHERN SOIL

vicksburg. Miss. Oct. l6.--Nete-
rams OF the sixties, some who wore
the blue and some who wore the
gray. gathered here today for four
days reunion on the field where
they met in battle more than half
century ago.
Congress made an appropriation
of sl50.O0O to cover the expense Of
the reunion which is held under the
direction OF the secretary OF war in
commemorative OF a half century Of
peace and good fellowship" Legis-
latures of ten states, mostly in the
north. took official cognizance OF the
celebration and appropriated sums
aggregating 100000 to provide
transportation TO Vicksburg for the
veterans. These states are Cali
fornia. Illinois. Iowa. Nebraska. New
York. Pennsylvania. West Virginia.
Minnesota. Wisconsin and Askansas.
Near the trenches where union
and confederate armies contested so
bitterly in 1863 the camp Of the sur
vivors OF the famous battle has been
pitched. II is located in the ma
tional military park, which is res
toration OF the siege lines. The
park is about three miles from
vieksburg. II covers more than
800 acres and contains 80 miles
of splendid driveways. The veterans
will be housed during their stay in
great tents. the largest OF which COW
ers more that $4,000 square feet.
Chefs from New Orleans have been
brought here TO assist in the work
I Of feeding the aged soldiers. Col
onel W D. Newbill, OF the United
States army. has charge Of the ar
raugements
During the reunion. which ends
Friday. the United States navy and
Missouri memorials in the park will
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-16
CONTROL Of
BALKANS ADVOCATED

Amsterdam. Oct. i6 american
control or supervision Of the Bal
kans is advocated by the Bulgarian
newspaper Mir. in long editorial
which says in part
"of all the belligerents the Amer
leans alone are in a position TO form
a true appreciation OF the situation
In the Balkans. They are disinter-
ested and well acquainted with local
conditions, and are in position 10
give everybody his due. Having
such knowledge OF the Balkan pen
insula. they ought to have the moral
will TO exert their authority on their
allies In the interests of justice and
democracy in the Balkans.
We do not ask that America
should take our side and that she
should protect us. We desire that
she should take the defense OF op-
pressed rights In our countries. and
that she should become an impartial
Judge between us and her allies. We
desire that she should create a situa-
tion In the Balkans which will be in
agreement with the principle OF ma
tional unification. international Jus
tice. and true democracy. We would
like TO see the United States exerting
their moral influence not only where
their material interests are affected.
but also where moral truth and
sacred justice call out to them. Dew
astated Macedonia cries for justice
to all the world. Can America re-
main a silent witness when other
countries are endeavoring to subiu-
gate Macedonia.