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The Prescott daily news., 1918-02-13
AMERICAN ARMY
 ID BE DIRECTED
 BY SINGLE HEAD
president's Speech Marks New phase Created by Russia Re t;rine--Allied Diplomats Sat- ;sGad After Conference.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Representa- ..os of the allies here have been as- nrod that the speech of President wilson to congress yesterday marks no weakening of the preparations of tbo United States. They have made spcb reports to their governments.
 The president's utterance is con- s;dpred in all quarters here tonight more as marking a new phase of the wor than as constituting definite movement toward peace. The final detection of Russia marks this new nbase of the war, and high military authorities outlined tonight how little of gain for Germany there is in it.
 Lloyd Georges refusal to see any hope of peace in the Czernin speech to which President Wilson made such conciliatory reply is not looked upon by officials as denoting a split between the United States and England.
 "The two men read the Czernin speech differently" said one official to- night. Both stand for the same prin- ciples in this war"
 This is typical of the expressions that have been conveyed to allied diplomats here. The president him. self has not further elucidated his position. No one professes to speak for him directly. But the assurances given have apparently satisfied the British, French and Italian diplomats who consulted about the speech at the state department today.
 The speech is regarded as of the greatest timeliness in these respects:
 0ne-It reiterates in general terms of justice and fairness the many de- mands for which the nations arrayed against Germany have been fighting and which they have stated from time to time in concrete manner.
 TwO-It puts the blame for the con- tinuation of hostilities upon only one set of shoulders-those of the German military ruling classes.
 Three-Such a diplomatic move was highly requisite at just this new turn of the wars tide.
 The state department today re- celved confirmation of the press re- ports that the Ukraine had signed a
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RUSSIAN W|THDRAWAL.
 FROM WAR CONFIRMED
London Receives Official State ment to That Effect-Military Men Confident Allied Lines in West Will Hold.

London, Feb. 12.-Confrmation of the German report that Russia has withdrawn from the war is contained in an official Russian statement re- ceived here today.
 The statement says Russia declares the war with Germany, Austria-Hun- gary, Turkey and Bulgaria to have ended, Russian troops simultaneously receiving an order for complete de- mobilization on all fronts. For the defense of the frontier some detach- ments of younger soldiers will be left.
 The peace negotiations with the central powers have been ended, the statement says. The Russian delega- ton refused to sign treaty provid- ing for annexations by Germany. Nevertheless, Russia will not continue the war with the Germans and Aus trians, "workmen and peasants, like ourselves"
 Although this announcement was made yesterday in several dispatches from German sources, this is the first word from Russia regarding her with drawal from the war.
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a total eclipse of the sun June 8. It will be visible in Southern Arkansas, the belt of totality being about fifty two miles wide, passing through the state diagonally from the southeast corner. The north boundary of the belt enters the state near Greenville, Miss, passing through Rison, Leola, Hempwallace, and Waldron. The southern boundary enters near Ven ice, Ashley county, passing through Kirkland, Emmet, Nashville and Gill ham. This was worked out by G. L. Harrell, of Millsaps College, Jackson, Miss, and sent to the State Railroad Commission
 Adding machine paper at Guthrie's.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-02-13

Washington, Feb. 12.-The widely heralded great spring drive of the Germans will be launched by April 1. This is the belief of the American army officers. Many of the higher officials, however, are confident that the Huns will not take the initiative on the western front. Officers lean- ing toward this belief figure that von Hindenburg will play safe by remain ing on the defensive.
 Some army authorities venture the assertion unofficially that unless the Germans start their movement with out delay the allies will forestall their plans by terrific and sustained com bined assault all along the western line.
 There is a sharp division of opinion among army officers as to whether or not big push will be undertaken by the enemy. Many officers private ly express the opinion that all the talk about Hindenburg's great drive is a bluff. Their theory is that the kaiser cannot afford to risk his all in a moment which certainly would re- suit in enormous losses. The enemy plans soon will be revealed, it is point ed out. A few more weeks of mild weather will render the western front in excellent fighting condition. If von Hindenburg actually intends to launch an attack he will not delay it beyond the time when weather conditions war rant a decision to strike.
 American officials incline to the be- lief that the allies still maintain superiority in man power.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-02-13
NO RELIEF FROM PENALTY
 FOR NOT ASSESSING

Little Rock, Feb. 19.-The many taxpayers in every county who ne- glected to assess within the time pre- scribed by law can get no relief through the proclamation of Gov. Brough relieving them from the pay ment of the penalty prescribed by law
 This is the ruling of the supreme court in a test case from Pulaski coun- ty, concluding as follows:
 "The effect of a general amnesty such as is attempted by the proclama- tion now under review would operate as a suspension of the law and come within the spirit, if not within the letter of the inhibition of the consti- tuition, and when the provisions of the constitution are read together it is clear that it was intended to confhe the power of the executive with res pect to the remission of fines and for feitures, strictly to criminal and penal cases after judgment, and not reme- dial and coercise penalties such as penalty for non-assessments or non- payments of taxes.
 "The power of the executive is, in other words, limited to the extension of clemency to individuals under sen tence or judgment for crime, penalty or forfeiture, and does not reach the granting of general amnesties, nor relief from civil penalties and for feitures.
 "We are clearly of the opinion, therefore, that the governor exceeded his authority in attempting to remit the penalty imposed by statute against delinquent property owners for failure to assess for taxation, and that such delinquents can claim no relief under that proclamation.
 "It is too plain for argument that the State Tax Commission possesses no such power as it attempted to exer- else in this instance of relieving de- linuuent property owners from the penalty imposed by the statutes. The powers of the tax commission are limited entirely to the fixing of values and do not extend to the relief ot penalties imposed by statute"
 WILL BE 4 TOTAL ECLIPSE
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FOR SALE-Barred Plymouth eggs S1.50 per setting. A. P. Jones, phone S08N. 9d6w3
The Prescott daily news., 1918-02-13

Nyaps Quinine Hair Tonic for re- moving dandruff, soc and $1.00, at Hesterly's.
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WILL BE A TOTAL ECLIPSE
 OF THE SUN JUNE 8

Little Rock, Feb. 1s.-There will be
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04
CHROME NEWS
FROM WASHINGTON

A. G. Churchwood of this city has
received the following reply from
the United States geological survey
at Washington. in reply to a letter
into the chrome situation:
"The government has not been
buying chrome ore nor is it at the
present time contemplating doing so.
The production Of chrome ore in this
country has become large and the
market somewhat unstable. The
principal consumers report that they
have considerable stocks on hand
and the demand for chrome ore is
not so strong. However, 1t is hoped
that the production may be kept up
to near what 1t is at present ana that
the action by the administration un-
der the mineral control bill, which
is EXPECTED 10 be passed by congress
soon, may stabilize prices.
"The prices of chrome ore vary
with the place and conditions of sale
and the geological survey is able to
quote only general prices, published
in the mining journals. The latest
price published in the Mining and
Scientific Press, of San Francisco
September IA, is s1,25 to $3.50 fol
SS to 4S per cent ore, T. o. b. or
mainline cars. Late news by wire
and letter indicate a slight decline IL
the price of ore and low grades arr
not desired. Expensive new pro
jects to open up prospects are no
encouraged under present condi
tions."
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04
GERMAN RETREAT On BELGIAN COAST TURNS INTO WILD ROUT
CITIZENS TO VOTE
ON RIGHT OF WAY.
Irrigation Franchise VIII Appear on
Baliot--Work Starts January 1,
% BE Finished In 1910

Tho city council met In regular
session last night. all members be-
Ing present except Councilman Burk-
halter.
After allowing the usual monthly
bills. the council passed an ordinance
authorizing the placing OF the fran
chise OF the Gravity District I'm
provement company on the ballot to
be voted on by tho citizens Of Grants
Pass. Tuesday, November 8. This
franchise calls for a right OF way
through the city for the irrigation
ditch. which will follow mainly along
the south side OF M street, but will
deyiate somewhat TO follow the pro-
per grade. The ditch Is to be from
six TO eight feet wide at the bottom
and from l2 to IL feet wide at the
top. Proper crossings will be built
over the ditch at all streets. especi-
ally at Sixth street which will have
a bridge substantial enough for
heavy hauling and constant traffic.
The franchise calls for work to
start by January 1. 1919, and It must
be finished by January /. 1920.
Messrs. Sprout and Sorenson, rep
.resenting the Irrigation company.
and A. @. Hood, OF the landowners,
were present at the meeting.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04
TANKS" THE TERROR OF INFANTRY,
PLAY IMPORTANT PART INGREAT WAR

Behind the British Lines In France,
Oct. 4.-Tanks, cavalry and armored
motor cars have had larger part
in the recent fighting on the western
front than ever before in the war.
They have added greatly tc driving
weight and speed Of assault OF the
modern intensive attack, and their
use has been developed tremendous
ly by the British command since last
year.
The modern tank has twice the
speed of the earlier type, and more
than twice the radius of action. In
fantry is practically powerless
against them. II infantry attempts
to rush an oncoming tank. they are
machine-gunned in the open. II
they stay in their trenches. the tank
straddles the line and enfilades
them with direct short-range fire; II
they retreat to the shellholes or dug
outs. the tank lumbers along right
over them, crushing them into the
ground and caving in the dugouts.
The light high-speed tanks known
as "whippets" are a development oi
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04

this year. They are killing machines
pure and simple, for they can bear
down upon fortified points and bat
teries at such speed that there is
little chance Of getting the guns or
men away in time. Their reserve of
fuel enables them to remain in ac-
tion for a full day without refilling.
Moreover. the advance of the whip
pets is quickly followed by the so
called supply tanks" which can
cross any ground, bring up reserve
supplies of gasoline and ammunition,
The armored motor cars are ne
cessarily limited in their radius OF
action, owing to the fact that they
must stick to the roads, but their
great speed makes them very useful
in pursuit, and they have faculty Of
getting we'll back behind the enemy
front and doing endless damage by
taking command of a vital road juno.
tion and preventing the escape oil
enemy guns and transport. Possibil.
tiles Of infinite adventure are oper
to the commanders of such detached
units. fh ts ,ef
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04
MACADAM ROAD TO Be
REPAIRED THIS WINTER

Considerable road Improvement
work will be done In Josephine coun-
ty this fall and winter. At present
n half-mile stretch OF road at Jeff's
hill is receiving the attention Of
gravelers, while a number OF other
places are being touched up with
gravel and other kind OF repair
work. Judge Gillette, Of the county
court, states that the highway from
the old sugar factory site to the
Jackson county line will be graveled
In spots where 1t is most needed, and
that later, probably sometime in jan
uary. the six mile stretch Of maca-
dam road leading from the Rogue
River bridge south will be ripped up
and re-surfaced.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04
AMERICAN SHIPS
IN A COLLISION
One Sinks Seven Minutes Later,
While Other Stands by TO Pick
Up Survivors

Washington, Oct. 4.-The Ameri-
can steamer Herman Frasch sank
seven minutes after her collision
with the American steamer Georgne
M. Henry several hundred miles OF
the American coast. The Henry
stood by all night to pick up surviv-
ors. Forty-one are accounted for.
The Henry had her bow crushed, but
resumed the voyage.
The steamer Frasch was a small
cargo carrier manned by a navy
crew in the supply service. Prob
ably SO lives were lost.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04
KAISER IS TRYING TO
HOODW|NK THE ALLIES

Washington. Oct. 4.-observers
here see desperate. effort by the
kaiser to hoodwink the allies and
German people into characterization
OF Germany In the appointment of
Prince Macmillan and making
Sheldman. a socialist. a member OF
the cabinet. It is expected that he
will make a peace proposal disguised
under democratic program.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04

Washington, Oct. 4.-The Italian
army In Albania has launched an Of
fensive against the Austrians there.
cables TO the Italian embassy stated
today.
The purpose of the offensive is to
demoralize and destroy the Austrian
armies in Albania with view 10 IA
the expected surrender Of
the cable explained. General
Serrero, operating three columns is
victoriously with the OBJ
ject of affecting a junction with the
left wing under General Esperi The
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04
COME FROM HIDING WITH HANDS
IN AIR AND WORK "KAMER-
AID" STUNT
SlAY .YANHS WITH GREMADES
New York Troops, Reinforced, Re'
turn With Flame Throwcrs and
Annihilate the Boche

With the Americans Northwest OF
verdun. Oct. To-day the Germans
came from their hiding places with
hands held high In the air after the
New York troops had captured the
village Of AbrisISt. Louis. AS the
Americans approached. the Germans
suddenly seized hand grenades and
killed number OF the Yanks. The
New Workers. retreated. told their
story. and more New York troops
advanced with flame throwers. Not
a single German escaped.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04
TURKS TO Be BAMSHED
FOREVER FROM EUROPE
Allies Holding Firm in South--aians Shatter Austrian
Lines British With Cavalry and Tanks, Break Hind
enburg Defense Near Fresnoy-- Open Fighting

<+<<+<<+<<<A<<<<<<-
y London, Oct. 4.-The Bel
\ CLANS and allies are advancing
= swiftly In Flanders. There are
\ no signs Of fresh German re-
= serves anywhere and there Is
y every indication OF disorganiza-
\ tion among the enemy forces.
H.. Riots are reported to have oc-
\ Cured among the German units
y and British officers say moth
= ing would surprise them. The
y German retreat is turning into
y n rout now.
= \ o . q . . q = = = = y . = = = .
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04
CROWDER CALLS FOR
29,999 YOUNG MEN

Washington, Oct. 4,-General
Crowder has called for 29,999 gram
mar school graduates from AZ states,
for technical schooling, to entrain
October is.
Oregon will send 200 men In the
new draft to the Benson Polytechnic
Institute at Portland.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04

With the British Army in France,
Oct. 4.-The British broke through
the entire Hindenburg defensive sys-
tenn in the neighborhood of Eresnoy,
on the st. Quentin front. The cav
airy swept through, followed closely
by the tanks and armored cars. The
village of Fresnoy was taken.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04
TOO HOT FOR TURK
MINISTER, WHO RESIGNS
Amsterdam, Oct. 4.-The Turkish
minister Of the interior has resigned.
according to Constantinople mes
sages.
TROOPS ABROAD NOW
NUMBER 100000

Washington, Oct. 4.-The war de-
partment has announced that the
American troops abroad now number
1.S0o,00O. Influenza will retard
shipments in the immediate future,
as men who have been exposed or
show symptoms will not be sent.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04
MUCH MATERIAL DESTROYED
FOR THE AUSTRIAN ARMY

London, Oct. Ain leveling the
Notifications and depots at Durazzo,
the entente squadron destroyed much
material for the Austrian army in
Albania, according to Rome dis
patch.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04

With tho American Army In
France. Oct. 4.--American troops
went into action yesterday on the
Champagne front. A report from the
French states that they advanced n
considerable distance and have taken
Blanc Mont and Nedah Farm.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04

Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 4.-Twenty
munitlon workers were killed and 20
others injured when fast Pennsyl-
vanla train plowed through them as
they left work train In heavy fog,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04

'Austrians are resisting vigorously
aiming to hold the allies in check at
all costs until reinforcements arrive.
The advances already made by the
Italians In the south, following close
ly on the heels OF the retreating Aus
trians is threatening the latter with
Isolation from the north.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04
OREGON is SECOND STATE
TO GO OVER THE TOP

Word from Portland says that
Oregon is the second state to go over
the top in the Fourth Liberty loan
drive, Iowa being first.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04

Salem, Oct. 4.-The name OF B. F.
Ramp, socialist candidate for COVER
nor, has been made public here as
one who has refused to buy Liberty
bonds. Ramp was investigated by
the newly-organized Court OF 10y
atty"
Ramp has a son In the federal
penitentiary at McNeil's Island where
he was sentenced for seditIous utter
ances
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04

Saloniki. Oct. I've will soon
direct our blow at Constantinople
and the vanquished Turk will be
thrown once and for all into Asia"
declared General DiEsperey. the al
lied commander in chief, replying to
a demonstration.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04
WORTH $4,000 BUT
HAS BOUGHT NO BONDS

The Liberty loan campaign COM
mittee at Salem is evidently making
a clean sweep this time In the fourth
Liberty loan drive, says the Rose
burg News. Every individual is be-
ing sought ont and required to come
through" II financially able, Among
others wanted was II. +. Ramp, n
former resident OF Roseburg. In
quiry showed that he had come to
his big ranch Just east OF Roseburg.
At their request local delegation OF
four men went out there yesterday
afternoon to interview him. The re-
suit is shown In the following tele-
gram which they sent to Salem last
night:
"Dr. II. L. Steiner, Liberty Loan
Committee, Salem, Oregon.
Committee called on Ramp to-
day. He refused to buy bonds, say
Ing he was not able, and had TO bor-
row money, so he had none he could
lend the government. When asked
II he owned any bonds, replied mo-
(signed) COMMITTEE"
It was learned here today that a
meeting OF about 100 citizens was
held In Salem last night to consider
this and other cases. but the result
Is not yet known here. A local citi-
zen who is in q position to have
some knowledge Of the matter ex-
presses the belief that Mr.. Ramp Is
the owner Of property In this state
to the approximate value OF 100000.
Hence he should be a heavy pur-
chaser OF Liberty bonds. The Salem
committee is evidently determined to
round up all slackers in this line.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04

Rome, Oct. 4.-on a front so
miles in length the Italians in AL
bania continued their advance yester-
day. and are now going in the d.
rection OF Elbasan.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04

London, Oct. 4.-The Austro-Hun-
garians In Albania are retiring in
disorder before the Italians, and are
blowing up their depots of supplies.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04

Rome. Oct. AFTER the capture
OF Berat by the Italians. the cavalry
joined In the pursuit of the retreat
ing Austrians and made q consider
able advance.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04

Paris, Oct. 4.-occupation OF Bull
garia by allied troops is progressing
normally, according to Marcel Hutin.
Of the Echo de Paris.
German troops appear to be organ
izing a defensive line along the Dam
ube. 1t appears communication be-
tween Sofia and Constantinople has
been cut.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04
WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE THE
BATTLE IF KAISER WOULD
SEND TROOPS
EHvER PAsHA PRO-GERMAH
Reports That Central Powers Have
Sent Mackensen With Extra d.
visions Is Discredited

London, Oct. 4.-The outlook for
surrender by Turkey was regarded
today in diplomatic circles as improv-
ing. The belief was expressed that
peace proposals from Turkey, a.
from Bulgaria, would follow failure
to obtain military assistance from
Germany.
There Is every indication, diplo-
mats say, that instead OF Germany
threatening Turkey, as was reported
a fortnight ago when Bulgaria was
wavering. Turkey Is now threatening
Germany. This has resulted In an
effort by Germany to get some troops
to Turkey.
Reports that the central powers
have sent a large force to Sofia, the
Bulgarian capital, are discredited.
A diplomat familiar with Turkey
points out that 1t will take the great
est pressure On Enver .Pasha,
strong pro-German, to make peace
proposals.
Reports that Turkey took up with
Germany the question Of Turkeys
requesting peace are characterized as
intelligent anticipation" and evi-
IDENTIFY emanated from the demands
Turkey made for military help.
Failure to get this help. which
Germany, it seems, will not be able
to give, and further Teuton reverses
on the western front. are sure to
bring proposals from Turkey. This
is the belief in the best informed
circles.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04

The following casualties are re-
ported by the commanding general of
the American expeditionary forces
for today:
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04

Paris, Oct. 4.-Northeas. OF st.
Quentin the British are fighting in
open country behind the Hipdenburg
line. after pushing ahead five miles
since Monday. The breach is on
five mile front.
News from all sectors tell of the
giant effort being made by the enc
my to stem the daily advancing tide
of battle.
The Germans are putting in their
best troops. There is still no sign
OF any great retreat. except the with
drawal in Flanders. II Is believed
that general retreat from the Hin
denburg line will occur before long.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-04

Killed in action .-...........---.........102
Missing In action --..--.....-------...-..172
Wounded severely .-..---.-.-------------574
Died OF wounds -.-.---....---.-.-..--.. 81
Died of accident ..-.....--...-...-- q
Died OF disease .--.----------.--.-- IA
Wounded. degree undetermined IL
Wounded slightly -.---.-.-...--....-. 2
frlsoners 1
Total --:-----------.-----------------
Wounded seyerely-Ruel p.
Churchill. Portland. Ore.
Marine Corps
Killed in action .---.-..------.. l.
Wounded in action, severely ...... 8
Died of wounds .----..-..-....---......... 1
Total ..........-.............. IL