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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-08-05

Inrrc were tWcive Ofher naval Om-
GERS who were present and they and
alI the other people did n lot Of cheer.
ing and vived me 20 fnre.you.weli.
II was great stun. altogether aud
should have liked to get medal every
day. W
One day I received a letter from q
man who Ind been IN my company In
the Foreign Legion and with whom !
had been pretty chummy. His letter
was partly 10 French and partly 10
English. II was all about who had
been killed and who hnd been wound.
cd. He also mentioned Murray's
death, which he had heard about, and
about my receiving the Cfoix Dr.
0uerre. l was wishing he had said
something about Brown. whom I had
not heard from and who knew would
visit me II he had the chance.
But two or three days later I got
another letter from the same man and
when opened II out tumbled a photo
graph. At first all I saw was that II
was the photograph Of man cruclfed
with bayonets. but when looked ut
II closely l saw II was Brown. !
tainted then, Just like a girl.
wh9n ] came to I could hardly make
myself think about II. Two OF my
pals gonel II hurt me 10 much 70
think Of II that crushed the letter
up In my hand. but later on ! could
read parts Of II. II said they had
found Brown this way near DIxmude
about two days after he had been re-
ported missing. SO three Of IN went
over and two stayed there. II seems
vsey strange to me that both Of my
pals should be crucined and II were
superstitlous ! do not know what
would think about Il. Il made me
sick and kept mo from recovering as
fast a. would have. done otherwise.
Both Brown and Murray were good
pals and very GOOD men In Tight.
] often think h them both and about
the things we did together. but lately
I have tried not to think about them
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-08-05

h. 7. Bennett, a Seymour travelling
man, was standlng'on a depot platform
In Kentucky town while a group Of
colorsd men were waiting to entrain,
and overheard the following converse
ton between one Of the conscripts and
a colored girl who was bidding him
goodby:
"well. Sam, are you goIn' with this
bunch? l suppose you are goin' to
France right soon. amt your the girl
asked.
'Not exactly" replied the soldier
candidate. II suppose I'll 60 through
France. but. you see, I'm on my way =
Berlin."-Indlanapolis News.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-08-05
Hloh Society.

Miss Richen-Friscky-My parents
wedding was very exclusive, doncha
know. They were married In the Lit
tie Church Around the Corner. In New
York.
Miss Pooren-Sassy-Pooh, that's
nothin'. Mine went up In a balloon at
the state fair and took the preacher
with 'em.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-08-05

Cold weather Will be on us In less
than 80 days. Have you got your
fuel yet?
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-08-05

All kinds of Commercial Printing
at the Courier Office.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-08-05

LOST On Friday an amethyst lava
liere. between the Golden Rule
store and upper Sixth street. Re-
ward for return to No. 1891, care
Courier. 20
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-08-05

While I was still In bed In the hos.
pital I received the Croix de Guerre,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-08-05

e'ro be continued
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-08-05

FOR TAXI SERvICE-Can 1891;
country Of city calls; stand at
Stag. A. j. Powers. 46
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-08-05
LOST

L0ST--Lavaliere. sometime within
last three weeks. Probably in
store. Finder please leave at
Courier, care OF No, 1880. 20
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-08-05
MISCELLANEOUS

BARNES 4 co. Cash Store-Fresh
groceries; dry goods. general
stock merchandise; second hand
goods Of all descriptions. 406
South Sixth street. A square deal
to all. 33
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-08-05

WANTED TO BUY-Two or three
good snatch-blocks. s. ]. Taylor.
Rt. 3. 29
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-08-05
Classified Advertising


FOR SALE 1917 model 5-passen-
ger Ford In Good condition. Clyde
z. Niles. 05tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-08-05

PEARS READY-Pears are now
ready. We will commence pack
ing Monday, August 5th. We have
an attractive cash price. Come and
see us at Kinney & Truax ware
house. Eismann & Hunt. Phone
257. 90
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
RECOMMENDS ABOLITION
OF BlCAMERAL COUNCIL
Norfolk Labor Leader Discusses New
Charter Plan Recently Adopted
in That City.

Under the auspices OF the Richmond
Citizens Forum. r. A. Foster. prcsi-
dent of the Norfolk Steam and Operat-
ing Engineers Association, addressed
members Of the forum and rcprcsen-
tatiTes OF fraternal and labor orsani-
cations yesterday afternoon in tho La
Dor Lyceum Hall, Foushee and Broad
Streets.
Mr.. Fosters address was chiefly con-
fined to pointing out differences in the
charters OF the cities Of Richmond and
Norfolk. Among some Of the radical
changes he recommended was the aboli-
ton OF The City Council when charter
changes arc made.
He explain ed That thn Norfolk plan
rruvided for tho ,election OF board
Of commissioners. composed OF five
members, who were given authority to
appoint a city manager. The city. how
ever. reserved the right TO recall both
the board and the manager at any time
when II was thought advisable
Mr.. Foster also called attention TO
The fact that dealers purchase coal by
y by the short ton OF 1000 which he
declared, met with the dtsapproval OF
he Norfolk authorities. who are I'm
ncsins fines when dealers are found
nracticing this plan.
Toward the end OF the meeting a
committee OF the forum was appointed
20 Investigates local conditions. and
teveral new organizations were adj
rnltted 10 membership Upon Il vote
was decided TO hold regular meeting
IN the second and fourth Sundays OF
Zach month instead OF once ON The
ioGrth sunday as heretofore
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
ROGER MILLHlSER DIES
DURING OPERATION
Young itiChmonder Wa,
Member of Reserve Officers Train
ing Camp at Yale niycrsity.

Roger n. Millhiser. the nineteen
sar-old son q Mr and Mrs clarence
''iilhiser. OF 9l5 We, Franklin street.
died suddenly yesterday afternoon n,
.re Yale lntliTnary, New Haven conn.
"hilt unherSoing an operation. Young
hi!lhisef was IN the reserve ofirors'
aiming camp ~ the Yaic artillery.
For about Two weeks hc had sufrr,.L
rom some trouble that required am
"uera'ion. The operation was performed
estcrday. but Mr. MNhiser d.ea whtl.
Hder the influence OF ahIoroforr
His body win be brought 10 Hirn-
Hi"nd arriving Tonight al o'rloel.
'"FinG 10 tn" sudd"nuess OF his dcath
trnerai arrangements have not been
announccd. Besidcs Ills rarouts n. ls
survived by two sisters. M.sses Eliza
ncth ard Julia Millhiscr
Ny Mii!hiscr was very pop.!a-
ounG man in this city ana had been
IT The Yale training camp only hon.
Line. He had MANY friends ,ls ,.
sret 10 hear OF his death
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
Uses City Water
Without Contract
Councils Delay Prcuents CoNcc-
ton on Bill Charged against
1oiation Camp.

Having received payment from the
Federal government. after an extended
controversy, 4 few days ago on Il water
bill standing since last June, the city
again faces similar situation in con-
ncction with the laying OF water mains
TO the aviation camp east OF Richmond,
on The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
The latest trouble has apparently been
caused by the Council
When the camp was located just cast
or the city there was an urgent need
Tor city water for construction Dur-
poses. and tho Administrative Board in
stalled mains as quickly as possible
There was. however, some little criti-
clSm of the Slow action. but city water
was finally furnished the camp. At the
same time there was an ordinance in
PRODUCED in the Common Council by
Captain Morgan II. Mills. carrying out
the agreement with the government
Because members OF the Committee
on Public buildings. Properties and
Utilities were not satisfied that the
size Of the main proposed would be
adequate, no action was taken on the
ordinance. pending 4 report from army
engineers. In the meantime. the ma ms
were laid, water turned into the camp.
and the ordinance remained in the COM
mittec. Several days ago the Admin
istrative Board presented n bill for
the water consumed, but were told the
government had no contract with the
city.
The ordinance is expected to be con-
sidercd by the utilities committee ct
its meeting Tuesday. but the water bill
is held up indefinitely.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
!. P. A. STATE CONVENTION
TO BE HELD IN RICHMOND
= announces Selection or TIL.
wy Tor Annual Meeting which
VIII lie Held in ApriI.

'ou hceneht was made at the re~u
Ia eet!hS OF Post y OF the 'rrayelers,
io'ectiNc Association Saturday ni,.b,
I,'dt me annual State convention ~
va. ooHS would be held in Richmond
IN APRIL. Alexandria was at tirs, No.,
t'"hca as the city In which the ,nn,,
ing would lie held, but lacI; of ho,a1
accommodation there for tho var,.
t"FSe number OF persons who will a.,
,e"u inc convention suggested ma, =,
10 hcid here. Tho local membcrshin
oil inc association is 1889. and the S,.,n
meeting VIII bring Il host or nc,nhnrs
10 Richmond. The cxac, d,.n Co.. -,
convention has not been SET A, ~
s"hutl meeting o. the local most SO,
for March SO officers will h. e'.c,o6
ana Also delegates TO the conycn,in,
- tridlin, legislative chairman.
spo''cu 70 the post on matters in the
'"'US OF ms committee. Good roads
.or .fsInia, urging the amendment Ia
''e absent voters law. and a bin 70
curing motel proprictors to most ,bcir
mhhimuih charges, arc some OF ,ho
measures winch were discussed hy 40
post Saturday night
i was suggested during the r,cc,ir,
mat ia" matter OF employing woman
as Mattresses IN places where men 49,.
no" employed be taken IN with N.
state commissioner of Labor. so ,h,,
more men would be available FOR arr'y
service. II was d"cidcd 10 have , co,,,.
NH'tee meet the commissioner ana have
the matter taken up The sucrestio,,
""S mace with particulars reference ia
,"'''"h me:! in hotel service
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
FINANCE COMMITTEE TO
COMPLETE NEW BUDGET
Ordinance Carrying Higher Ink Rate Is
Expected to Sc Recommended
by Committee Tonight.

Efforts Will be made by members OF
the Council Committee on Finance TO
complete the 1918 budget al a special
meeting called for Tonight. In event
that the ordinance is made ready for
presentation to the Common Council
II Is expected that u special meeting
OF that body will be called this week
10 receive the report OF the committee.
The ordinance could .hen be cons i'd
cred at the regular meeting Of the
Common Council nest Monday night,
having laid on the table for at least
three days. as required under the rules
and the measure placed upon its pas
sage. IT adopted al that meeting it
would go to the Board Of Aldermen
at the regular meeting March L. and
the funds allotted the various branches
Of the city government made availa BILE
since the series of public hearings on
tho proposed increase in the tax rate
the Finance Committee has had several
city officials before il in an effort to
reduce the budget, and 10 make sug-
gcstions for the curtailmcnt OF OK
1cnscs. Despite this work, the budget
is expected to be reported TO the Coun.
eli with practically the same appro-
rriati"ns as it originally carried. This
viii ncccssitate the general increase in
the tax rate Of the city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
MEMBERSHIP GAINS
ern Woodnen. VIII Begin Cam
Climb. Auxiliary Of Mod
paiEn for Many New Members

The Woodpcckcr's Club an auxil-
l!ary OF the Modern Woodnen Ut
America which organized on February
:. has now membership OF over 100
and is beginning an active campaign
10 increase that number by additions
from the seven Woodmcn Campo To-
Gated in Richmond and vicinity.
Ihis organization is mainly a
booster club to stimulate local ac;iv-
!ty IN Modern WoodcrICt By providin..
entcrta inncnt at the various camps
the present officers arc as follows:
l.. Pcmbcrton. president: l.. O. Gordon,
vice president. and w. j. Dixon, score
tary and treasurer Members Of tho
executive board are !. \. Doubles. H.
W. Hardy and r. y. Zones.
Ihcr" are seven Modern Woodmcr
or America camps In and around this
c'tF. WITH total mem bcrship of 1000
II ~ the aim OF the club TO secure
as manr OF them as possible as mem
bcrs OF the auxiliary
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
DEAN OF UNIVERSITY
FAV0Rs EARLY BILL
Believes That Institution Should No
Longer Eold Aloof in Providing
Instruction for Women
WRITES no RICHMOND MAN
City Of charlottesville and .ilbc-
marie County Guarantee Uniyer-
Sity $4,000 If Either OF Bills
Pass in Legislature

Dean J. n. Page OF the University of
Virginia. :u = letter TO WYndham L.
Meredith OF this city. has Endorsed the
.sasly hul for higher education OF wo-
,ncn nov pending before the Senate OF
INC General Assembly. and approved tho
liiau Of Senator Aubrey STROBE 10 admit
women 10 tho graduate and professional
schools of tho university. Almos;
simultaneously The Common Council OF
thc city of Charlottesville. the Board
OF Aldermen concurrinG. has guaranteed
'hc University OF Nirsinia $4,000 with
which 10 ass!s; III the collegiate cduca-
lion OF women IN case either the Early
Senate bill or the Houston House bill
Tasses.
The Board OF Supervisors o. Abe
marie County have announced that they
would also guarantee $4,000 With the
endorsement OF Dean Page and 4 guar
sntce OF 100000 stock in the education
OF women in Charlottesville has taken
= decided jump. IN the matter OF the
resolution from the city ot Charlottcs-
Vile. there was unanimous vote TO
guarantee the money 10 the university
for the purpose mentioned
Tho letter from Dean Page is as fol-
lows:
Tho conviction that our State uni-
rerstty should no longer hold aloof
from taking any part whatever IN the
Instruction OF women has become so
~
senator Strobe that approve OF his
plan of throwing open the graduate
school and the professional schools OF
the university TO properly prepared ma
ture women.
OPPOSED TO CoEDUCAT1oN OF
SEXES IN SAME COLLEGE
This stop would be inevitable, even
IL we had CO ordinate college in Char
1ottcsvflIe. However. have always
boon. and am still. absolutely opposed
TO the coeducation OF the two sexes in
the college. II is for this reason that ]
SFsve done what little ! could to help
forward tho movement looking TO the
founding of coordinate college for
women in Charlottesville.
Through your courtesy I have just
received copy OF Senate bill No. $50.
Although | disapprove Of the preamble
and hope that il can be omittcd-and.
although. I reGert very much that the
hill carries no appropriation-nevc
less. l believe that in that bill now lies
our best chance Of securing a co-ordi-
nate college. For I understand that il
is practically certain that a sum Of
about $4,000 year, for two years. can
and will he secured, for carrying out
thc purposes Of the bill. il it becomes
law. With that amount OF money the
work OF the coordinate education in
charlottesville will, l am sure. accom-
piish good results.
Under the circumstances. therefore.
hope that Senate bill No. $50 will
PASS"
The letter was written Saturday by
':1ean ]. NJ. Page. while the action OF
he city of Charlottesville Is the same
hat the city took in lol6.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
THREE-QUARTER-POUND
LOAF Is TO BE ALLOWED
Federal Food Administration ReEula-
lions Are Amended az to
Various Details.

4 statement has been received from
the Federal food administration in
Washington that tho wholesalers and
flour dealers Of that city, because o.,
the great demand for wheat flour, arc
endeavorinG 10 secure quantities OF
that commodity in excess of the amount
deemed proper by the milling division.
They, according 20 reports, arc also
making bids 10 millers which are above
the figure decided by the regulations
of that division. Such practices. state
the administration. Will he dealt with
vigorously in accordance with the Ia "
and regulations.
y great setback in the conservation
OF wheat -four is tho tendency OF bak-
crS to use less than the required per-
ccntaSc OF ilour substitute in the max
ing OF their breads and rolls. a tele-
gram from Herbert Hoover was recciv-
ed Yesterday by the administration fo-
Virginia and reads as follows:
All bakers are required 10 use
20 per cent substitute in bread and
rolls. beginning February a. and those
willfully refusing viii be compelled TO
close Bakers who cannot procure
substitute are required 10 file affidavit.
and. upon agreement to cut down their
bread volume TO so per cent Of the nor
NAL output. they will be given permit TO
operate until substitutes arc procurable.
but not longer than ten days
The baking regulations FOR Virginia
have been amended TO allow the bak-
ing of a rhree-quarters- pound loaf.
The average weight of twenty-five
loaves must not be less shan the pre-
scribcd weight. although variation OF
an ounce over or three quarters Of an
ounce under the weight is allowed for
each loaf The new three quarters loaf
may be baked single or in twin forms.
two TO pan.
The new regulation accomplishes no
purpose. except to add another loaf
size The new loaf is not intended to
displace the onc-pound loaf but has
bccn prescribed as a means OF prevent
ing waste bread. as in many of the
cities Of the United States 1t has been
found TO he the fact that there are
many families that require less than
a pound Of bread per day. The Federal
food administration declares tina, its
price should be three quarters of the
price of the pound loaf. and states its
determination TO enforce this ruling.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
SNEAK THIEF
Additional Charges of RobbinS Homes
Lodged Against Negro Held for
Police Court TO-Morrov.

Three additional warrants have been
lodged against Earl Alexander. col
nrcd, who is now in tho city Jail await
ing trial in Police Court Tuesday on
the charge Of shooting Chris Jones The
new charges. which followed an invcs-
tjgatiOn by Sergeant Wiltshire and De
tcctivc Eertucci. arise ou; OF tho al
legged theft Of suits and oycrcoats
valued at nearly Si0o from Railways
Of private homes. Alcxandcr's room
was searched after he was arrested
and much clothing found there has
hscn identified by persons who recently
reported losses TO the police. One over.
coat at Police headquarters IS sim
awaiting its owner
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
NEGROES ARE HELPING
IN OEM0CRACYs FIGHT
Special Assistant to Secretary Baker
Delivers Striking Address to
Large Colorcd Audience.
WONDERFUL PROGRESS HERE
Declares That Glass Feeling and Sec
tionaliSm Must Bc Oblitcrntcd and
Greatest Power Put Eortll-In-
tcrcst Aroused i'm War Work.

Neither classes. nor masses. nor
crccds, nor color or mems skins are
ito be counted at n time like this when
great nation is ut war with de-
faint foe" declared Emmett j. Scott.
special assistant TO Secretary of War
Halicr in addressing an audience ~
Rich mond colorcd people which crowd
ed True Hcformcrs' Hall last night.
The speaker was for years closely
associated with Booker T. Washington
ana later with Dr. Robert r. Moton.
tho Hampton educator, who has taken
WashinGton's place as head Of Tuskc
Scc Institute. ilr spoke last night
under tho auspices Of tho colorcd y.
NJ. c. a. and was introduced by John
Mitchell. Ir. lie is making tour of
the South in tho interest OF war work
among tho colorcd people.
The colorcd people and the white
people of Richmond" no said. ARE
proving that although they arc di:
fcrcnt in color. with history and tradi-
tons widely divergent. 'hcy arc y"t
able to live side by side In spiri;
OF amity and good within peace ana,
harmony-each contributing in their
own way not oal% 10 tho prosperity
of tho city hut to tho welfare or the
stat" and nation as we'll"
PAID HIGH TIIBuTE: TO
RICIM0ND'S COLORED PEOPLE
those OF Rchmond's colored people
"ho have made such wonderful rrc;-
rcss. Especially did he commend the
work OF J. IT, Mcf;rcw. State secretary
Of III" Colorcd Y. NJ G. A.. who he
said. deserved Tho earnest co-opcration
Of his pcopl" in his effort 20 foster
tn" principles az his organization il,
ihc minds Of tho colorcd youth Of Vir-
Sinia.
Concluding. he said:
I'VE are engaged in a great s,ruc.
gle. testing whether this nation. dcdi-
Gated To liberty and tho pursuit oc
happiness. shall perish from tho carta,
u We would accomplish our purpose
national unity must prevail. Section
"iism must be r"lcEatcd to tho rear
lass feeling must he ohlitcratcd
great SnrSinS common willingness =,
serve common purpose must prevail
tn" North. tho South. the East and
NC West. each must sink lis sectional
feeling.
Neither classes. nor masses. nor
races. nor cre"ds. nor color Of mems
skin. ar" TO be counted =, u time Xix.
'hiS. when great nation is At wa
with - dcfan, foe. y common task
demands sinking of all. Of every.
thing. except patriotic zeal. If We arc
% conquer. Unity OF feeling must
dominate II we are 20 put forth our
fullest power and achieve that VIC
tory for which We are struggling
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
BUYS PROPERTY
Congregation Of second Presbyterian
Church Acquires Main Street
Bmildin. for SfI.100.

The congregation Of the Second Pres
bNtcrian Church in Il business mee.-
ing Yesterday morning closed a trans
action whereby il acquires the Cow
cnantcr Building ana land upon which
II il situated for the sum of 3il.T00.
The Second Presbyterian Church is
located on Fifth street near Main, and
the Covcnantcr Building adjoins it,
facing Main street with about Il TWEEN
jN-onc icot front.
The building was formerly owned
by Miss Katharine u. IIawcs. a member
OF tho congregation. and was built by
MISS iiawcS al her own expense. 1t
mas ncrn used by Tho church for the
las, fifteen years as an adjunct 10 the
sunday school and for other similar
purposes.
James Lewis Anderson. chairman o.
me Board OF pcacoms. had charge OF
the matter