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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-03-11

my nos'Vu h''hus bunur and rTanclS
Close. Mr., and ArssrMrs hhaun, Vivian
Isham and AdA blfii Isham
M st t*se
Rainbow NOW Party
The "RNlw clsl, class Of the Pres
byterian church entertained the
kings Sons" Rldaablidy even zng at the
Dr. l.. o. Clement nat home on Wash
ington boulevard The ro-o -oms we're
most artistluly ar@r,rranyed i'm the hues
OF the rainbow wfW With areamsrs Sc
cured In the center @ 'er o. the room, each
guest was MAd etto unMns-le a rain.
bow. in search aMeh the myth 4 cal pot OF
gold--in ths uM . ., an sll.tH ay sucker
proved to M sdhe foot OF the rain
bow. The ANypctubtctpres Of the guests
we're arranyed and bhd votes were cas-,
for the preNal y Baby Bob Bestul
and little Florence \ We Mvkin received
the hishea humSr-rsber ei vo- tes, Pine,
apple sheAw and CO b cake we're served
the following Fl'lehlela Bobzsien, Flor,
ence Riddle Mia " IA Andsrsson. Mabis
Hanseth, Mamie Bua Bnaum, Ina An
derson. Dorothy ono onhlhn. Mildred
and Ficren@ DMklriiskli,, Iosze. Wright
Ruth Gieslst Robe edobet ness sul, Jue
Bestul, Lester cahDd1hon, ue raid Pres
cctt, wilfca Allen Ltnlt, Ted Birchard
Earle voo'Alu loeeauoe psdee. Arthu,
cramer. Mn a. i ! J. sstu1 and DR.
and Mrs. Clement a.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-20
Reasons Why
E. l.. Bemiss, President,
Richmond Trust &
Savings Co.
Purchased Liberty Bonds

BECAUSE In pureha.inE Liberty
I.onn hond am making no free
gift, hut only exchanging ono
kind of property for another OF
equal value.
BECAUSE In doing this ] am con-
tributinE to nm agency which
above all others Ia necessnry to
bring the war to a quick con-
clusion.
BECAUSE have no more right to
turn denf ear to the cnII Of
my country than to a cnlI for
mid from n member OF my fnm-
iI:.
BECAUSE when realize how tho
young men of the land are risk
ing their lives for the defense
OF their country and for me.
and Offering above NIL money
worth, I do not dare to withhold
from them any nupport In my
power TO give.
BECAUSE mn NO deeply convinced
OF the riRhteousneha Of our
enuae that I need no reasons of
logic to Justify my dedicntinE
all the means can to It's sup
port. md that failing 20 do this
would be tustiy demeaned In
my self-rcHpect and that of my
fclio,v-men. The conditions that
confront w place an enormous
resppnsibiIity upon each indi-
Siduni which must not be
shirked.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-20
I wo Billion Dollars
By To-Mght, Slogan
Throughout Country
Liberty Loan Bombs to
Be Rained From Skies

WASHINGTON, October ia
messnEc from President Wilson
urging mid for the Liberty loan will
he horne nloft Tomorrow by forty
seven nyIntorn' and eight bnIloonIsts
and rained down In red, white and
blue paper bombs upon towns and
cities.
One cory OF the rnessnge Is to he
dropped into each community over
which the flyers pnss. The bomb
containing the mcssnEc will be dis
tinsuiKhcd by n ribbon streamer
bearing the nnme Of the Muyor OF
the city Into which II In to he
dropped. and will he InrEer tAnn
thousands of others to he acattered
carrying loan literature. Persons
nndlnS them arc requested to take
them to the Mayors omcc. There
the bombs will be opened and the
nc~saSc rend.
What is contained In the PrcSI-
dents nicssnEc will not he revealed,
II IN stntcd. until the bomb &. found
and the mc,snE~ rcnd. The flight.
will he under the supervision Of
the War Department.. and will he
conducted from Mincoln md prncti-
caliy all nvintion schools md stn-
tions. including Hampton. vu.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-20
ANCIENT CAPITAL
OF MOSCOW AGAIN
TO BECOME SEAT
Removal From Petrograd
Announced by Provi-
sional Government.
MOVE WILL BE BEGUN
WITHIN NEXT FEW DAYS
Step Taken in Face of Powerful
German Fleet Now In and
Around Gulf of Riga.
REvAL BEING EVACUATED
Entire Civil Population of Big Sea
Fortress Being Sent Into
Interior.
REvAL BEING EVACUATED
Entire Civil Population of Big Sea
Fortress Being Sent Into
Interior.

LONDON, October lo-Moscow. Rus
sia's holy city" is TO take Pctro-
grads place as the capital Evacuation
Of Petrograd was officially announced
by the provisional government to day.
1t will be begun within the next few
at last taken in the face of the power
full Teuton feet now in and around
the Gulf or Riga, ready for drive
into the Gulf of Finland.
Removal OF the government to the
ancient capital is expected TO unite and
inspire the Russian people. rather than
to dishearten them. For Moscow
means to every Russian man. woman
and child the sacred spot in the whole
vast realm.
The entire civil population OF the
big sea fortress. Reval. zoo miles to
the southwest OF Petrograd. IS being
removed. Reval is the first mainland
barrier the Teuton feet will encounter
on it's expected drive into the Finland
Gulf.
and two trawlers in the last naval
combats for Moon Island. which lies
between Oesel and the Russian main
land. The Russian War Office also
stated that hits were landed by the
Russian battleship guns on German
Dreadnoughts.
WHOLE OF MOON ISLAND
| NOW IN GERMAN HANDS
! The whole of Moon Island is now in
German hands, Berlin announeesr'-A An
additional 5000 men have been cap
tured. bringing the total number OF
prisoners SO far announced up to
$4,000.
Preparatory to attacking the ap-
proaches to the Gulf of Finland, the
Germans have landed troops on Dago
Island.
The sailors of the Russian Baltic
feet are eager to fight. according to
official Petrograd advices. For the
present, however, that fleet Is being
held in the safe recesses of the gulf.
waiting the next German move.
The fate OF the twenty Russian war
ships, portion OF the Russian Baltic
fleet. at last accounts bottled UP in the
Moon Sound is still uncertain.
Nor is it known precisely to what
extent the probable loss Of this por
tion has crippled the Baltic fleet. All
dispatches from Russian sources lay
stress upon the overwhelming supe-
riority OF the Teuton squadron. Its
strength is officially given follows:
Ten Dreadnoughts. ten cruisers, fifty
destroyers, ten submarines.
FORMIDABLE FIGHTERS
IN kAISER's FLEET
Among the Dreadnoughts are at least
half dozen OF the Kaiser's newest and
most formidable sea fighters. ships OF
the Kurfuerst and Kaiser types, whose
tonnage ranges from $4,000 to $1,000
three times as powerful as the battle
ships so far mentioned on the Russian
side.
The Germans are known to count
'IT Inn "A nd o0or
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-20
Liberty Loan Gathers Fresh
Impetus in Its Progress
Toward Fiue
Billions.
TBy Associated Press]


WASHINGTON, October l3-Thc Lib
erty loan gathered fresh impetus to-
day throughout the entire country in
its progress toward the S5.ooo,0oo, 600
goal 1t is believed that by the hardest
sort OF work during the remaining
seven working days Of the campaign,
the goal may be attained.
Total unofficial estimates OF subscrip-
tions aggregated Sl.7l5.oo0,ooO up to
the close OF business last night. Sub
scriptions actually reported to reserve
banks passed that $1,000. .0JO. 900 mark
Many thousands OF subscriptions, It is
believed. are yet to be reported The
figures by reserve districts, as an
nounced to-nish; by the Treasury Dc
partment. includes:
District. Official ITnoficia1
Boston .Sll5.3oO0oo .i5o.ooo, 900
New York;. 4so.742ooo $4,000. 900
Richmond -. 4I.5S6.0o0 9o.oOo.ooo
htianta 9.42S,060 20.000.O0U
Chicago ..... lo2,5e7.ooo 325.ooo, 900
Two billion dollars or more by to-
morrow night and $4,000. 900 900 at the
close OF the campaign October 81 is the
determined slogan that is being sound
cd throughout the country" says the
Treasury's statement tonight. Never
before in the campaign has been shown
such grit. pluck and determination to
triumph as are reflected in the mes
sa8es received tonight from district
chairmen. II tho $1,000. 600. 900 maxi
mum Is not maintained. 1t certainly
Will not be through lack OF effort on
the part OF the workers"
NEW YORK DETERMINED
TO ATTAIN ITS QUOTA
New York reported that it was de-
termined to attain its S1.50o,oOo. 600
quota Chicago advised that while
sales were going strong" some con-
Germ was caused by tardincss of the
response in certain sections of Iowa
and Southern Illinois. where utter
apathy" for the loan was expressed
by some OF the farmers.
subscriptions in ST. Louis and Ger
tain farming sections Of Missouri Ais.
sissinpi and Tennessee were reported
as no; going AS well as the district
committee would like" Minneapolis
continued to speed swiftly ahead At
ianta and Da Has sent meagcr rcports.
not overoptimistic. San Francisco and
kansas City reported little beyond
making progress" The city OF Rich
mond passed its maximum mark OF
SlA.ooo.uoo. and general advances were
reported from the entire district.
Tomorrow will mark the beginning
or an intensive five days campaign in
behalf OF the loan by 100000 Boy
scouts throughout the country.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-20
APPOINTMENT
OF FUEL ADMINISTRATOR
State Council OF Defense Asks Fed
eraI Government to Name
Man for Virginia.
NEED FOR ACTION URGENT
With Approach Of Winter, 1t Is
Thought Best to Take Immediate
steps TO Reduce Price Of Coal.
Takes Hand in Suppression of Vice.

Request that fuel administrator he
Immediately appointed for Virginia was
last night made to the Federal govern
ment by the State Council of Defense
Following practically all-day session
In which the high price of fuel was
the principal topic of discussion Re-
ports from the various committees of
the Woman's Council of Defense an
allied organization, were also made
through Mrs. r. B. Munford, and
plan was set in motion to provide
greater safeguards against immortality
contiguous TO army cantonmcnts
The need for the immediate appoint
ment OF fuel administrator was
strongly stressed in the meeting, mem
bers arguing that with the near ap-
proach of cold weather. steps should
be taken to provide a greater supply
OF fuel, and that ii should be sold mt
prices much below those charged Mt
present. The high price of coal was
considered especially harmful and un.
Just. Food prices. too. were discussed.
and plans for their reduction were con-
sidered.
COUNCIL TO TAKE HAND
IN SURPRISING VICE
The reports coming through Mrs
Munford were gratifying TO the coun-
Gil. in that they showed that the women
had done a wonderful work with the
many committees they have In the field
The reports were from committees on
war librarice. woman'S war work, child
welfare. public health, Liberty loan
safeguarding moral and spiritual
forces. Liberty loan for Richmond, and
food conservation and home economics.
The councils decision to take n hand
in tho suppression OF vice near the
camps grew out of a report submitted
by the State Civilian Committee on
Camp Activities, and 1t came through
DR.. j. T. Mastin. chairman. The COM
mittee has made extensive investiga-
tions, and reports that II finds unde-
sirahle conditions in the several COM
munitics contiguous to the camps
These. it fears. are leading to grave
d1nEcrs for the soldiers and Young
girls alike.
in view of the committees report.
the council calls upon the State and
Federal governments to co-oDerate
with the committee in its effort to
suppress vice. II is desired that girls
convicted of immoral practices he
punished. hut not by imprisonment in
ja'ls Therefore. the council asks the
Governor to recommend to the next
Legislature that a bill be passed per-
hitting the detention OF such at tho
State Farm. Lynchburg.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-20
1Ry Associated press.l

rBy Associated Press.1
The American army transport An
titles has been attacked and sunk
loss of about scventy lives-thc sec-
ond American vessel the Germans
have torpcdocd during the past
week, and on succeeding days. The
other craft wns tOrpcdo-bont de-
stroycr. which suffered a loss of one
life and nve men injured.
Both vessels were attacked within
the wnr konc. the destroyer last
TueSdnJ, and the transport the fol-
lowing day. The destroyer made
port. although seNerely damaged.
but the transport sank Within five
minutes after torpedo from an un-
seen submarine struck her abreast
OF the engine room buIkhend.
SinEulnrIy rcticcnt In the German
War Office In its latest Official COM
munication with regard to the op-
Grafton of the German naval forces
against the Rursinn squadron, which
Is presumed to be bottled up I'm Moon
Sound, merely dealing with the
naval battle which resulted In the
"inkinE of the Russiun battIenhip
siarn. Likewise, the most recent
communication from petrogrnd gives
few further details of the situation.
From this Intter communion tion,
however, the fact IL gIenned TINT
the GermanS mt noon Wednesday
began landing troops on DaEo Is-
lnnd. which iiex directly north OF
Oesel Island. after n bombnrdme mt,
and that the German naval unit.
engaged in the conquest OF the three
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-20
HOMEWARD BOUND
TRANSPORT SUNK
Attacks on Two American Vessels
in War Zone ON Succeeding Days

islands and In attempting to destroy
the Russian fleet, comprise at least
ten OF the newest DreadnouEhts,
about ten cruisers, not less than
hfty torpedo-boat dcstroyers and
between eight and ten submarines.
In addition, a large number Of
trnwlers and other auxilInries and
hydrOairpiancs and other aircraft
arc working with the enemy.
been destroyed whiie running
through the mine neid In Moon
Sound. according to PetrOSrnd
dispatch, and two German trawlers
have heen runk by the fre OF the
iuksiRn noti1la.
That the seriousncss of the situ-
ntion IL fully recognized by the
RuHslans Is Indicated by the fact
thnt. although such n contingency
had been rcckoned on previously,
but not carried out. the Rusnlan
capital is tn he moved from Petro-
grind tO Moscow In the very near
future. The civil population al
rcndy IL evncuatinE RevaI, one OF
the principal Russian ports on the
Gulf of Finland.
Artillery duels continue the prIn-
cipnl method OF warfare In the mn
jor thcatern of the war. The Brit
ish md French nrtilleries are stIIi
pounding tae German positions he
fore them In Belgium, with the
Germans answering the nre viEor-
ously at vnrioun points, especially
nionE the Menin Road and at Zonne-
beke. Little Infantry activity IL
taking place, except In the nature
OF raids.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-20
BOY SCOUTS TO TAKE
FART IN CAMPAIGN
BY Associated Press)

BY Associated Pressl
Ne" Olsk, october l9.-The Boy
Scouts OF America will take their p,accs
tomorrow as workers in the nations
campaign on behalf OF the second Lib
erty loan. The day will mark the be-
ginning OF their subscription efforts.
which VIII not be terminated until next
Thursday night. The announced ambi
,on OF these 26S,380 boys and their
10000 leaders Ia TO obtain pledges
which will assure the sale of nearly
S50oo0.000 worth OF bonds, or approxi-
mately twice the amount realized in
139.e45 homes during the four-day cam
paign which the Boy Scouts conducted
In connection with the first Liberty
loan.
Public demonstrations. special pub
licity efforts and services i'm houses
OF worship will constitute the Hoy
Scout activities tomorrow and sun
day. During the four days beginning
with Monday a house-to-housec canvass;
will be made. The Boy Scouts will
distribute 6.50o.o00 special bond posters
for display in store windows and else
where. Camps will be set up in public
parks and squares. and buglers will
call attention to the poster displays.
Parades will be held. together with a
special patriotic demonstration. on the
occasion OF the nation wide celebra-
tion OF Liberty Day." October "a.
TO LEAVE APPLICATION
CIRCULARS IN HOMES
Five million application circulars
will be left at the homes at which
the purchasing Of bonds is TO be so
iicifed. These were printed by the
government, which has supplied tho
boys also with 100000 manuals of bond
salesmanship. Expert statesmen will
advise the Scouts in their campaign
At the close of the first campaign
7,740 war service emblcms were
awarded to Boy Scouts no sold bonds
In ten or more homes. Tnase bear the
seal of the Treasury Department To
those emblem holders who qualify in
the second campaign a bar will be
added. In addition, Colin II. Living
stone. president of the Roy Scouts OF
America. will award a gold medal to
the boy who obtains the largest num-
ber Of individual subscriptions. and one
silver and ten bronze medals to the
eleven who rank next. To the Boy
Scout troop which turns in the largest
number of subscriptions In each State.
President Wilson will present an
American flag with an appropriate
streamer attached.
James e. West. chief Scout executive
has informed the Boy Scouts they are
carrying the message of democracy
and have definite part to play. You
may never have another chance to do
good turn on such scale and for
such cause as you have at this mo-
mont" he said.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-20

Montlnoed on Third PaRel
BALTIMORE BY BOAT.
Most Delightful Water Trip In America
l.v. Richmond b:1o =. NJ, arrive BaIti.
way. YORK RIVER LINE iuIurieSs :sssMs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-20
JAPANESE At WHITE HOUSE
Members Of Parliamentary Mission
Formally Received by
President.
Try Associated Press |

lRy Associated Pressl
WASHINGTON. October 1e.-The
Japanese parliamentary mission was
formally received to-day by President
Wilson at the White House. Headed
by DR.. T. Masac. the mission. composed
Of five members from the japanese Diet,
has no diplomatic status. but is in
the country to study American con-
gressional methods, and the state OF
public feeling In the United States on
questions in which Japan Is most
deeply intsrested.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-20

Continued on Second naGe.)
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!(continued on Fourth PaEe.l
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21
BON AIR

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
BON AIR, Va, October 20.-N1iss
Maude Cook. OF Richmond. was the
guest last Weekend of Miss Sue Cor
don.
Miss Clara Sadler. of Forest Hill, has
been with the Misses Powers.
Mrs. c. b. Larue was the guest last
week of MIR. and Mrs. Lewis Laruc at
Stony Point.
Mr. and Mrs. Coleman WORKMAN spent
several days last week in New York.
Upon their return they will close their
home here for the winter months and
move to Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Radcliff and fam
lilly left last week for their winter home
In Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Randolph Moore have
returned to Jacksonville. Florida.
MIR. and Mrs. Finney, who have been
at the Bon Air Inn for Some tim left
last week.
Mrs. Horace Smith. Misses Dorothy
and Isabella Smith, have closed their
bungalow and are in Richmond for the
winter.
Mrs. c. c. Conway and Miss Florence
Kirkland. of New York, are with Mrs.
y. G. Kirkland. -
Miss Mary Ferguson spent Sunday at
home. returning to Farmville for her
studies on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Boschen will spend
the winter at The Jefferson. closing
their home here until the spring.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21
LOUISA

Especial to The Times Dispatch.J
LOUISA, VA, October 2o.-JudEe and
Mrs. +. w. Sims County Clerk T.. b.
Porter and his niece, Miss Gay Don
nally. returned Wednesday from a mo-
tor trip of several days, visiting Wash
ington. Gettysburg and many other
places OF interest. and returning via
Harrisonburg and down the Valley
Turnpike.
Mrs. Annie X. Barrett entertained the
Matinee Bridge Club Tuesday after
noon. The high score prize a pair OF
fancy scissors. was cut for by Mrs. ID.
N. Walker and Mrs. W. j. Crank. the
latter winning. The BOBBY was won by
Mrs. w. D. Chiles.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Barrett, Jr. and
children, who have been summering in
Louisa. have moved to Richmond for
the winter.
Miss Virginia Smith has returned
from visit to Richmond
There were many happy homes here
Sunday, for a number of the Louisa
soldiers were home for that day. Will
liam Earle Crank and Joseph Wills.
from the officers training camp at Fort
Myer. and Allan Flanagan, from Camp
Lee. werc among those spending the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21

months y.si. to his daughter. Mrs.

months visit to his daughter. Mrs.
Lynch. in Caddo, Okla.
DR.. C. d. Bowycr, OF Stoncga. was a
visitor in town OH Saturday
w. NJ. Dale. OF Pineville. Ky. was q
business visitor in town on Friday.
Mrs. H. A. Alexander. of lmbodsn, at
tended the annual State U. ID. c. con-
vention In Roanoke. and visited rela-
ives in Pulaski on her return home
Mrs. Counts and little daughter, of
Bluefeld, spent n few days here this
week with Mrs. Ed. Taylor. -,
Mrs. j. NJ. Goodloc left this week for
City Point. where she will spend some
time with her daughter. Mrs j. L.
smith.
Miss Edna Gilly left on Tuesday for
Soanoke. where she will spend several
day with her sister. Mrs l.. q. Payne.
Werner lessee. who has a position in
lie general offices OF the Norfolk and
Western Railway. at Roanoke, spent a
lew days in the Gap with his parents
asst week.
Rev. J. M Smith left on Tuesday for
abingdon, where he attended the an
ual meeting of the Appalachia Synod.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21
ACCOMAC

Especial TO The Times Dispatchl
ACCOMAC. VA, October 20.-Mrs.
William L. Lewis Is visiting friends in
Baltimore. Md.
Miss Oneida Nelson is the guest of
friends in Baltimore, Md.
Rev. j. c. Harry attended the funeral
of his brother last week. in Richmond.
Barton *. Lilliston has returned
from Orange. Va. where he has been
the guest of his wifes parents, Mn and
Mrs. Sanford.
Mrs. John II. Wise. who has a posi-
ton at Old Point Comfort Va. was n
visitor in town several days last week.
n. j. Lilliston. W. l.. Ross, Thomas s
Twyford and DIR. II. Dix l.illiston at
tended the State Fair in Richmond.
Mrs. S. b. Carney has returned to
her homo in Portsmouth. Va. after a
visit of two weeks to her father, DR..
A. Il. Dunaway.
Miss Hardenia Fletcher has returned
from visit to friends in Norfolk. Va.
Misses Oslo Bruner and Rhoda HudE-
ms spent last weekend in Snow Hill,
Md, with Miss Burners parents.
Mrs. Il. D. Waddy, of Chester, Pa, is
visiting Woodburne, the home of Miss
Eta Wise.
On Wednesday, October 81. the first
day OF the annual chrysanthemum car
niSal at Accomac, there will be an au-
tomobile parade. Every charitable or
GaniZation which enters the parade
with a decorated float will be given n
contribution of IS; any individual hav-
ing a decorated float will be given S.
for the Red Cross
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21
RS parents. Mr.. and Mrs. T. G

riner's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. L. G.
AGREE.
Miss Susie Trent. of Washington. is
here on visit.
Mrs. G. w. Mcw.ne ana daughter.
MISS Ethel McWanc. ars visiting In
MIR. and Mrs. John w. c~addock and
MRS. Charles G. Crnddock, Jr., have
returned from motor trip to Camp
Lee, petersburg and Fort jackson, CO.
lumbia, s. c.
Mrs; J.. a. Umberger has returned
to Pulaski.
Mrs. w. II. Hester. of Martinsville.
Holt.
Mr. and Mrs c. D. Hammer, Of Wash
ington, spent Sunday here.
Mrs: Edith Deacon. of Roanoke.
visited Mrs. d. c. Sandidge.
Mrs walker F. Mays and Mrs Frank
Z. Dickerson have returned from n
visit with Mrs S. p Pace in Roanoke.