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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-04
If Rifles Be Needed
Or Of The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Your paper deserves unstinted praise
for printing the letter Of Lemuel Ely Quigs
in the place OF honor in to-day's issue. Would
that every citizen of the U. S. A. might read
and ponder its true meaning. We must brook
no influence tending TO weaken the material,
moral or spiritual support our nation owes
to It's legions of heroes who will face death
that truth and freedom may and shall endure.
II the President shall see At to deal with the
emissaries OF treason through courts martial
there will be no dearth Of "those of US who
are over fifty" to make up the needed firing
squads. Count me as one with an eye for a
bead-sight and finger for trigger if rifles
must be the agency to rid our land of sedi-
zion. MARVIN R. DOTY.
Stamford, Conn, Sept. I, 1917
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Price Fixing BY Government or Business?
Blu II. L. CAN'T

ouir, every ounce OF working and hghting
tower that we can develop TO meet the needs
Of the situation. Business men ana others
Who are concerning themselves to-day win
plans for after the war" can more properly
concern themselves with how to make the
country strong in this great emergency, LOT
unless we are victorious In the war no AFTER
war plans that can be made now will be OF
any value. Our problem is simply this; SNAIL
the business men of the country get together
rnd see what they can do for the beneht OF
the community or are they going TO continue
20 pursue the policy Of the past and force our
Government, as the business men Of Europe
forced the governments Of Europe, 70 coerce
them into a halfhearted recognition OF the
dire needs Of tho community? Surely there
ia only one answer, namely. that business men
will forget private profit and work only Tor
the public good.
Public Service or Private Gain!
In theory our political government Is sup
posed as one o. its functions 20 look sftcr
our social needs. Business heretofore has
Grsregarded these needs and prided itself on
being simply business. This function Of our
political government has so far been per-
formed in a manner that can hardly be called
satisfactory, and il s-extremely doubtful II
our government as at present constituted can
perform this function in satisfactory man
ner. On the other hand, the possibility OF
performing this function in manner enor-
mously better than it has ever been per
formed anywhere else in the world lies cas-
ily within the grasp OF our business inter-
csts. If they will recognize this possibility
and work at it with the same energy that the
army officers are exerting in the preparations
for war the strength and productive power OF
the country will be so increased that we snail
be able TO meet with frmness the great shock
which is coming and emerge therefrom
stronger happier and more powerful. On the
other hand, if the business interests do not
take this step the Federal government Will De
forced to follow the European example, and
We may drag out war Of almost indefinite
length TO an inconclusive end. 1t is up 70
us therefore to choose, and choose quickly
whether our business motto shall be public
Service" or private Cain; in other words,
whether we stand for real democracy or not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-04
A Ticket Divided Against Itself

OF scarcely less interest to the residents
of the Riverside Drive section than the
New York Central's West Side plans has
been the effort of the surface railroad COM
pany to extend the Eighty-siXth Street
crosstown line west to Broadway. That eff
of property owners who don't want East
Siders coming across into the West Side.
Since the franchise committee of the Board
of Estimate recommended the extension, 1t
has become political issue along with the
West Side improvement, and the Tammany
candidate for Controller, Mr.. Craig, was
selected largely because he had been one of
the leaders in opposition to both projects.
Now comes Judge Hylan with declara-
ton in favor Of this streetcar line extern
sion through the park street, speaking as
a candidate Of the people" in opposition
to "a few property owners who reside but
part of the year within the city" There
seems to be a woful division of candidates
opinion here-made more grievous by the
fact that Judge Hylan's patron, Mr..
Hearst, is one of the directors to the
project, which the candidate for Mayor so
enthusiastically supports. There are
many voters on the West Side who will be
anxious to know whether this is an attempt
to work both sides of the street" or
whether Judge Hylan merely spoke out
when the censor was absent, and has been
duly disciplined therefor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-04
Wireless Delayed
To the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Evidently wireless communication
with Germany is not rapid as might be
desired By the Kaiser and his faithful fol-
lowers in this country. Did you notice how
many days it took the chief journalistic sup
porters Of Kultur TO find out what 10 say
about the Presidents answer TO the Pope?
New York, Sept. l, 1917, AMERICAN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-04
"Quand Meme
the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Just fervent word OF congratula-
ton 70 the man that wrote the editorial
article "Quand Meme" for to-day's Tribune
In strength and beauty it does full justice
10 its theme; Belgian power inspired by
the nobest ideal, the spirit regnant in torn
and wasted flesh oLIN LYMAN.
New York, Sept. ., 1917.
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Carlotta. Who Must Die. to Her body
,Fysw Ths kossss

Oh. how can leave you, Little White oo'''
Little Friend Body! .,,.h
Like a silver fish you have slipped thFo's'
the water!
Like a hound have you leaped the hedges
Like bird have you lifted your lo'e'y n''I
And sung, sung, sung to the Great N0D''
Sun!
Oh. Little White Body, must | leave you,
MARY CARMACk ADolGAN
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TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 4. 1917

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CANADIAN RATES

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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07

With the British Armies in the
Field. July l0.--(By mail) There's
a lesson to the United States not to
make haste too precipitately, In re-
cent air battles here. The structural
defects OF German aircraft have been
strongly Illustrated of late. They
were Of machines hurriedly built as
q result OF Germany's speeding up
Of aeroplane constructions Now that
America 10 going to hustle up and
build great fleets Of such craft she
will do we'll to note some Of the re-
suits Of too much speed and not
enough precaution.
In .one week recently seven Ger
man planes were seen literally to
break up In the-air, the pilots and
observers being hurled to the earth
below. These accidents were unmis-
tskably the result Of faulty con-
struction. Two other Prussian bi-
planes suddenly burst into flames in
view Of British fighters--for no ac-
countable reason.
Moreover. the new German planes
are exceedingly vulnerable, probably
due to faulty material and rush
work. One British lieutenant the
other day fired 40 rounds at e5 yards
range--and broke the Germans
wings clear on. Another British
fighter turned his machine gun fire
at the tail Of one OF Is Prussian ma
chimes, from distance Of go yards.
The Boche's tail SLID clear of and
the machine crashed to earth.
On the same day as this last in
cldent, Ave British flyers attacked a
fleet OF Albatross scouts among the
clouds. The fighters got separated
shortly In the fleecy clouds and then
II was every man for himself, One
British captain, after driving of
three Germans, hid In a cloud and
awaited the fourth. whom he saw
approaching. Al the correct mo-
ment, the Brltisher dived out. got be-
low his enemy. and fired IS shots,
He broke the German plans COM
pletely In two. s@0
On the following day a British air
fighter. battling with nine planes,
broke one Into several pieces with
q few shots. and then saw two other
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
SUGAR PEOPLE
WANT BEETS


The anxiety Of certain parties IN
this and the neighboring county to
purchase sugar bests for stock feed.
has started a rumor that the local
sugar factory wonld not run this sea-
son. Several growers have bean ap-
preached with propositions to ell
their crops and have had Il repre-
sentsd to them that the local factory
would not buy for sugar purposes.
It ID needless to say that there h
not q word OF truth to the report.
The acreage Of growing bests h an
pie to give the factory . GOOD run
this season; far better than last. Ths
sugar company wants Ill the bsstz
II can buy; win pay prices several
times - high - stock men can II
ford to pay and win pay cash.
Field men Of the sugar COMPANY
are anxious that growsrs should
keep their crops wsll watsrsd. Where
suficient irrigation has been had. II
crops are in fine shape. By kssp'
ing them moist good returns win b
realized. This unusually dry spell
can stunt the growth II water 10 mol
used.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
AUTHORITIES At WARRINGTON
ALARMED At LABOR UNREsT
THROUGHOUT COUNTRY
SELECT COMMITTEES TO STUDY


Washington. Aug. THE labor
situation Ia threatening war work TO
such an extent that the government
today started q concerted campaign
10 dispel the disturbed condition In
labor fields. The war. navy and 10
Dor departments have named COM
mittees to study an adjustment Of
wage schedules. The plan includes
an arrangement Whereby employees
shall have an opportunity to submit
appeals from the schedules fixed.
A re-aiignment Of wage schedules
In all navy yards. arsenals and other
government plants will be under
taken BY = special committee Of gov
srnment ofiicials appointed today
through an agreement between the
war. navy and labor departments.
Omcials Of the various plants win Be
asked Immediately to report regard
Ing labor conditions and later the
employees will be given an oppor-
tunity to be heard.
Tho members OF the committee are
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt Of the
navy. Walter. Lippman Of the war
department and william Blackman
Of the labor department. They ex-
pect to report their conclusions to
the departments for approval early
next month.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
CONGRESS FINALLY
PASSES TWO BILLS

Washington, Aug. Two bills
were sent to the president today for
his signature by the senate's adcp-
tion OF the conference committee's
report on tho bill increasing the
membership Of the interstate COM
merce commission from to 8 and
the bill providing for the president's
determining the priority OF shipping.
Under the priority bill the presi-
dent is empowered to order, through
the interstate commerce commission
OF such persons as he may designate.
that preference be given by common
carriers In the transportation of such
commodities as he may deem essen
tiai to the national defense. Provis-
ion Is made for the maintenance Of
the railroads Of a central board at
Washington, such as the existing
railroad war board. to carry out the
presidents priority orders.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
GERMAN PRESS DOES
NOT APPROVE CABINET


Berlin. Aug. 7.-The liberal Ger
man press has expressed open dis
satisfaction with the new cabinet. =
The Tageblatt has stated with
much bitterness that the people were
given no choice IN the new govern
mont. II declared, IA real demo-
cratisation Of Germany or parlia-
msntarisetion resembling an exotic
sea monster. Is the choice confront
Ing Premier Michaelis.
Germany has received d new gov
ernment as a gift from above. Il is
Impossible to acknowledge or refuse
It. The German people are exposed
to the lightning stroke Of fate"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
URGING MORE SPRUCE
FOR AIRCRAFT WORK

Washington. Aug. IA delesa-
tion representing the federal govern
ment's aircraft production campaign
win visit the Pacific coast this week
to hasten the manufacture Of parts
tor the immense fleet Of aeroplanes
the United States plans to put into
the field in France.
Producers Of ship spruce wood
particularly win be urged to in
crease their output a. much as pos
sible. The delegation left Washing
tom Thursday and win make Ns first
stop in the west Tuesday night at
Seattle. Later It will visit Tacoma.
Portland. San Francisco and num-
ber Of smaller cities on the coast.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
CHINA READY FOR WAR
LEADER ONLY LACKING

Washington. Aug. THAT China
will soon enter the great war b the
opinion generally held in omcial cir
clos here, 1t Is believed that ths'op-
posing factioss are nor videiy ssSss-
ated and that compromise can be
effected with the question OF 'eader-
ship settled.
The whole dispute about China's
actual entrance into the war. follow
ing Americas step has centered
about the method. All parties in
China are said to be In favor Of war
and to be disputing only the question
who shall lead.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
HIGHWAY BONDS Do
NOT SELL AT PAR

Salem. Aug. 1.-THE I.umberman's
Trust company, was the highest bid
der for 10000 highway bonds,
The state highway commission and
state board OF control today opened
bids on two allotments OF bonds All
bids were below par,
For the first allotment of $780,
900, the highest bid was t47i,soc.
The second Issue Of 34o0,0 ,0oo, the
highest bid was s37a.72o.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
may CO 70
COAST ROAD meeting

The manager of the Grants Pass
Chamber Of Commerce has secured a
tentative promise from Governor
withycombe and Chairman Simon
Benson Of the state highway COM
mission. TO 10 to Crescent City with
the Grants Pass delegation to confer
with Governor Stephens and the Cal
ifornia state highway commission.
Tho matter Of q paved road between
this city and Crescent City will be
the piece de resistance" Of the con-
ference.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
LYNCMING OF FRANK LITTLE
GIVE RADICALS EXCUSE YOR
GKNERAL TROUBLR
HAYWOOD sAIs MOVEMENT on
Grain Harvests ard Lanb@ -
Mining Opsrati0as Arc FnEtieu-
lar 06jsees q Attack

Chicago. Aus. ssatinsat =
growing for general striks 4 !. ".
W. all over the country. aeeordiag y
William D. Haywood, general Sscrs-
tary Of the organization.
He declared that harvest hands D
South Dakota are rapidly striking
and that vaikouts BY IS per cent u
the lumber industry of ths nortA-
west has bssn halted - result a
strikes and walkouts. More than
$4,000 men are now ont, he said.
and added that hs had received
telesrams from AL psrts of the cous-
try endorsing general strike n
retaliation FOR the lynchiAs Of frank
Little. ssiss 1caa
Meanwhile comes word, that led
eraA authorities are determined 70
bring charges Of treason. tho psn-
atty for which II death. against the
leaders Of the recent 0kiahona and
draft rioters. fss Hs
Ciashes bstwssa u ba1ds " -
slsters sad poese4 AAya 80. tlrpp
lives. two of the msiccnl4nss falIine
before the well directed fire Of tAs
citiSens' force. and one innocent man
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
LABOR LEADER SEES
REVOLUTION AHEAD

Clifton. Ariz.. Aug. THE Ari-
xona state federation Of labor yester-
day sent a telegram to President
Wilson asking what action he intend
cd taking respecting the deportation
OF 200 l. w. w. from Bisbee.
In addressing the convention
John l.. Donnelly, president OF the
federation declared the Bisbee affair
was a "beckoning finger to revolu-
tion." and that the time was near
when radical action would be requir-
cd to preserve "the liberty and free
dom which this country has enjoyed
for over i+o years."
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
CANNOEADING FOL
LOWED ny TEUTON ATTACKS
WHICH ARE REPUIsED
ACTIVE FIGHTING on LONG LINES
Gcrmsas Seem 70 Be Trying 70 Bols-
ter Up Domestic Situation By
Fierce Attacks At Front

Paris. Aus. Heavy fighting
has started In the vsrdun sector fol-
lowing terrific artillery lombard
ment.
The Germans have launched an
attack along . thrss-mils front ON
ths west bank Of the Mouse. The
French commander reports that the
Germans have suffered terrible
losses and that the intense French
srtillery action drove the Germans
back without gain.
Renewed activity. especially vio-
lent artillery bombardment. Is re
ported on the Belgian coast
The war once communication Is
sued this evening says:
Both artlileriss have been rather
active In the Champagne In the re-
Eion OF the Monts and on both banks
Of the Meuse. especially IN the sec
tors OF Avocourt and Lopvemont. 4"
Belgian Communication: During
the night the enemy artillery was
active against ouF connnnuisasisps.
Gas shells were fired in the region
Of Mascapelle. Some patrol fighting
took place to the south Of Dixmude.
A few projectiles fell during the
day on various parts Of the front"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
SENATE TALKS
FOOD CONTROL


Washington, Aug. THE senate
spent the day In wrangling over the
conference committees report on tho
food control bill. Several bitter
clashes were INDUCED In. with Cham.
berlaln. the senator In charge Of the
bill, Reed Of Missouri and Gore Of
Oklahoma doing most Of the scrap
pins, Senator Gore charged that
Chamberlain and his fellow mem
bsrv on the conference committee
had yielded the ssnatss opinions to
those OF the president.
II had rather be charged with fol-
lowing 10 the soo,steps Of the diatin-
suishsd president Of the United
States In the conduct OF this war;"
said the Oregon senator. crawling.
II you please. on my knses and lick
ing the dust from his feet. ~ has
been suggested here. than 10 stand
in Opposition 10 him and to re con-
certinx; to be eonspirins and treat
Ing With the enemies Of the prssi-
dent"
Most Of today's debate was occu-
pied BY democratic sepators opposing
approval Of tho conference report,
The republicans were said BY their
leaders TO be almost q unit for I'm
mediate and favorable action.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
COAL SHORTAGE MAY
HINDER WHEAT HARVEST

Twin Falls. Idaho. Aug. IA
shortage Of coal may seriously az
feet the output OF grain In Idaho, in
the opinion Of coal dealers and grain
men here today.
Inability to get coal may prevent
the threshing Of part Of Idaho's huge
grain crop. unless straw burners are
installed by the threshing outfits.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
HASTY CONSTRUCTION Of GERMAN PLANES
SHOWN IN WAR TESTS LESSON FOR j. S.

Of his enemies burst into flames.
One fell, like q comet. the second
burned slowly. On this second one
the pilot. unable to bear the agony
Of the fire, leaped out. The OBJ
server. left with pilotless machine.
crawled out along the fuselage. but
fell OF as the plane reared and
plunged. -4.
Once again. six British Ayers at
tackled 10 enemy planes. One Of the
German machines burst Into flames.
one was crumpled by gunfire, and
another Just simply collapsed after
IS rounds of fire.
The moral Is that Americans will
need the best machines and their
best men against the Germans. Even
then II would be foolhardy to expect
q walkover. s.t,I,
Right now the German high COM
mand Is grouping his flyers. aware
Of the British aerial supremacy. -
just as year ago he grouped ar
tillery Into travelling 'circuses," The
idea Ia that since the Germans are
unable to maintain equality Of the
air everywhere along the front. they
can concentrate a flying "circus" at
some weak spot, or at some place in
the line which Is threatened.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
MILLS, LUMBER B AND
FORD CARS BURNED

Weiser, Idaho, Aug. IA Are,
believed TO khve been incendiary,
was started In the Gem State Lum-
ber yard here this morning, The
damage Is Estimated to be fully
800. 900, including five carloads OF
rords which were entirely destroy
cd, Nft
The blaAe spread to the city's Ice
plant, cold storage plant and coal
yards
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
RANKIN WOULD HAVE
us. OPERATE MINES

Washington. Aug. 7.-Miss Jea-
nette Rankin. congresswoma from
Montana, today introduced Joint
resolution authorizing President VIII
son to take oversand operate metal
liferous mines. The resolution ap-
plies particularly to Montana and
Arisona. y.t.yea. ,s
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
AMERICANS LOOKING FOR
AN ATTACK by VILLA

M Paso. Aug. 1.-THE American
border patrol at the Preside has
been doubled In anticipation Of an
attack upon oiinssas villa Is known
to be a few hours south from oiin-
aga. An attack is expected hourly.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07

ail Russians, Premier Kerensky Ia In
. position to proceed with his work
OF regeneration with absolute power.
The portfolios Of all cabinet minis
ters are again In his hands. He
may endeavor TO form a new cabinet
or continue with the present min
istry an he chooses. The workmcn's
and soldiers council, the peasants
council and other bodies look to the
Dictatorship Of Kerensky to save
Russia.
A great Improvement In the mo-
0le Of troops At the front Ia re-
ported.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07
RUSSIAN G0yERNMENT REEUs.
ED no ACCEPT RESIGNATION,
GIVEN FULL POWER
TROOPS FeAT|NG BUT RETREAT
German TROOPS Hastily Iseaping
Crops In 0slicIan Territory Taken
Prom Retrcating Russians

Pstrosrsd. Aug. THE Russians
have been driven back across tho
Tyriadsbus river near focsani. II
was ofheiaily announced today. west
q zsbrues the Teuton troops are
Aostily harvesting crops In tho val
isys o; the ssrsth and sucssny riv-
srs.
The Russian forces fighting north
east OF cssrAovIts. In IN attack.
drove back the enemy upon several
villages. capturing guns and machine
guns. but later. IN the face Of su-
psrior forces. ~sre compelled to
withdraw to their main position. ac-
oording 70 the oiieiai communication
issued today. In csntrai Bukcwins,
around Radauts the Austro1 Germans
continued 70 make progress.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-08-07

A democracy that has created
within Itself rule Of sbsolutism,
approved by the people. was Russia's
latest contribution 10 war Govsrn-
ments" today.
Having besa given . yoteses sos-
ndencs by councils representative Of
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-08-23
Sacrifice Sale.

The W. ]. Seitz property on
Main street has recently changed
hands and is now offered for sale
at a little over two-thirds of its
real value, The property con-
sists of a large lot, commodious
modern dwelling with bathroom
and water works. Another build
ing on the corner of the lot
which can be used for either a
business or dwelling house.
Barn and other outbuildings.
This is one of the most desir-
able pieces of property in West
Liberty and can be bought at a
great bargain. Apply to
Courier, West Liberty, Ky,