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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-24
big BILL" HART
| PASSES THROUGH CITY

Grants Pass was host to dis.
tinguished visitor last night but did
not know II. Neither did the dis
tlnguished visitor. who was the well
known VIM. 8. Hart. the portrayel
OF strong western roles for Artcraf,
motion pictures. Hart is on q tour
OF the country speaking In the in.
terest OF the Liberty bond campaign
Mary Pickford. Douglas Fairbanks
and many other artists Of the sileni
drama are doing the same thing In
various parts Of the country.
Hart spoke In Portland Monday
night. Last evening he addressed
audiences at Salem. Albany and Eu.
gene, speaking from the rear plat
form Of his train. He Ia one OF the
most popular actors making pictures
and is greeted by large crowds every
place he stops. In his Portland
address, according to the Oregonian
he said:
my fellow-Americans." declared
Bill, mo true American will say
Can we win this way?' For we're 60.
Ing to win Il. We have got 10 take
the toot out OF the Teuton. and the
best way we can do II Is with the toe
Of Uncle Sans boot.
I'VE have the greatest country un-
der the sun Of heaven. the land OF
kindly sympathy. where hands grip
firm and hearts beat true. All Am.
orleans must and shall love their
country as lion loves blood, as a
seagull loves the boundless blue. as
an eagle loves the sun! SO must we
all love this great and glorious Unit
ed States OF ours!
Every cent I have In the world is
invested in these Liberty bonds.
Which is the best investment. an In
vestment in corporation or one in
the United States? To my mind
there is nothing to It. There is but
one answer. Take 500 bill and
contrast 1t with Liberty bond. Why
keep the bill in your pocket7 Both
bond and bill are backed by the
United States government and the
United States never has nor never
shall repudiate a debt"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-24

ding over onto the stove and caus-
Ing the gun to be discharged.
John Stevens was about So years
old. His brother. Charles. Is about
81. The two brothers have been
living alone on their ranch ak miles
|up the creek from Williams since
the death OF their mother about 10
years ago. Their father died there
some time previous to that. The
family had lived there for over 20
years and had one Of the finest
ranches In that section OF the coun-
ty. The Stevens boys we're noted for
their tidyness and their housekeep-
Ing. as we'll as their farming. was
the cause Of many favorable CON-
ments.
Sheriff Lewis and Coroner Lough.
ridge went to the place this morn
Ing, but gave the opinion that the
shooting was accidental and that nc
inquest would be necessary.
Funeral arrangements will be an.
nounced later.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-24
PLAINTIFF LOSES
TRUST IN W|FE
Tough House Alleged 10 Isc Prefer.
rd "a Peaceful Home-Corrc-
sIondcnt In suit u Named

Alleging that his wife Ia nervous
and pecvish. and that she Is crosi
and abusive towards him and pre-
fers a trough house TO Il peaceful
home" VIM. A. Murray. through his
attorney, J. ID. wurtsbaugh. today
iiled suit for divorce from hls wife
Minnie Murray. A man named Hor.
ton. n stranger TO Murray. Is named
correspondent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murray were mar.
ried August II. 1915. Mrs. Murray
who was formerly Mrs. Kinsman
had four children by her nrst hus
band. and Murray states In his com,
plant that In spite OF all he did fol
the children and his wife he could
not please her. The children are
said TO have talked back to him. and
when ne corrected them Mrs. Muir
ray told him to shut his mouth.
Last June, states the complaint
Mrs. Murray accused her husband oi
buying liquor. A short time age
Mrs. Murray sold plaintiffs COW fol
s75 and several geese for $50. hui
kept the money and would not Civ,
II up.
On top OF all OF this. Mrs. Murra,
In alleged TO have invited mar
named Horton, a stranger to Murray
TO the house and entertained hin
both In his absence and presence.
much to the disgust Of plaintiff. Hor
ton IL said to have brought. and still
docs bring small foods. candy ant
other things to flatter defendant
but pays no board. His attention,
TO Mrs. Murray are stated to caus'
plaintiff great annoyance and hav'
caused him to lose faith In defend
ant, and decree Of divorce is pray
ed for.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-24
MENTY!N|NE GUILTY.
Of CONSPIRACY CHARGE

San Francisco. Apr. 24.--Twenty-
nine defendants, charged with con-
spiracy to violate the neutrality Of
the United States through plots to
foment revolt against British rule in
India we're found shortly after mid
night this morning by Jury In
United States district court In the
case of John F. Craig, head Of the
Craig shipbullding yards, Long
Beach. Cal, a verdict Of mot guilty"
was returned.
United States JUDGE William G.
Van Fleet set next Tuesday for the
pronouncement of Judgment. The
defendants accepted the verdict
calmly several OF them smiling.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-24
NAVAL RECRUITING
PARTY IS HERE
Ensign +. d. upshaw and Party Ar
rive TO Enroll Recruits for Uncle
Sans Great Navy

Two recruit chasers" In CON-
mand OF Ensign y. B. Upshaw. N. N.
". pulled up along side Of the good
ship Josephine" which is moored at
Sixth and u streets. They carried q
full crew. The recruit chasers" ar
rived direct from Msdford where
they we're guests aboard the ~. 8.
8. Holland" and on which new re-
cruits we're received for Q period OF
four days.
A new crew OF IL happy jackies''
were enrolled at Medford. They will
be called within q period Of ten
days and sent to Bremerton or to
the naval training station at Seattle
for their training.
Upon arriving at their recruiting
headquarters in the rooms Of the
Chamber Of Commerce. the members
OF the party experienced surprise
when they entered their once to fnd
several young men who had heard
that they we're coming, and most Of
whom had waited there from early
morning, eagerly gathering informa.
tion on the u. s. naval reserve
force. Two or three members ol
these were enrolled.
All branches OF the reserve force
are open at present. Uncle Sam
needs ten thousand men and needs
them now. He IL calling for fire
men. hospital apprentices, yoemen
electricians. carpenters. rlggers
bricklayers. musicians, cooks. butch
ers, machinists, printers, storekeep
ers and many other trades and pro
fessions that is going to help maxi
up the greatest navy in the world.
He Is calling at your very, door
He ls sending a recruiting party 4
your city or town to give you thi
opportunity to enlist now and d,
your bit. He wants you to help mai
his great merchant marine. battle
ships, cruisers. submarine chaser'
submarines and destroyers.
Jump at this opportunity. Inquir
about your own navy at the recruit
ing ONCE in the Chamber OF Com
merce rooms today.
| A list OF those that have enliste,
from Ashland. Medford and Grant
Pass will be run in tomorrow's is
sue.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-24
us. MAY WITHDRAW
OFFER Of THREE SHIPS

Washington. Apr. 24.-The Unit
ed States is ready to withdraw rs
recent offer Of three ships to expedi-
ate grain shipment to Holland II tae
comment Of the Dutch newspapers
is to be taken as indicative OF the
feeling Of the Netherlands govern
ment.
Dutch newspapers accuse the Unit
ed States of duplicity
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-24
WOOL PRODUCER MAY
GET FAIR GUARANTEE

Washington. Apr. 24.-Guarantee
Of fair price for raw wool to the
producer is expected to follow
series of separate conferences OF rep
resentatives of the National Wool
Growers association and leading
wool dealers. with the price-fxing
committee Of the war industries
board.
The wool growers have been here
since Saturday. meeting daily with
the committee and today representa-
tives Of wool merchants were called
in by the committee.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-24
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR WON'T
BE BLUFFED by MOONEyITEs

Sacramento, Apr. Ex-Governor
stephens has announced that he will
pay no attention whatever to the
organized sending of kilograms and
letters or to strikes or other DEM
onstrations designed to influence"
him In the Mooney case.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-24
GERMAN SOLDIERS SUFFER
SICKNESS AND LACK OF FOOD

Ottawa. Apr. PA dispatch
from Reuters correspondent at Brit
ish headquarters in France. today
says:
Prisoners report there is much
sickness and an epidemic of trench
feet among the Germans, >adding
that the rations are inadequate to
the needs of the fighting soldiers"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-24
WILSON STATES POSITION
ON WAR WITH BULGARIA

Washington, Apr. 24.-President
Wilson has indicated a definite posi-
tion with regard to the declaration
of war on Bulgaria and Turkey.
The resolutions may not be pressed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-24
Government to Take Woo,

Washington. Apr. 24.--The gov
ernment has decided to take over all
raw wool stocks now held in ware
houses. at the price which prevailed
June S0th last. II the holders do
not agree to sell at that price the
government will commander the
wool.
The wool now being clipped in the
west will also be taken over by the
government for use in the manufac-
ture Of uniforms. and will distribute
the remaining wool among dealers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-24
TWO FILTERS KILLED
WHEN MACHINE BURNED

Wichita, Apr. 24A-Lieutenant
Stephen Warner and Cadet Elwin
Crier were killed today. when the
plane in which they were making a
flight, fell in flames. The bodies
were badly burned.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-24
FRENCH COMMANDERS
PRAISE AMERICANS

French Army Headquarters, Apr.
24.--lInstinted praise Is given by the
French commanders In commenting
on the valor and steadfastness Of
the American troops at the Seiche-
prey battle. Many instances OF hero
ism are noted.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-24

Washington. Apr. 2t.--American
naval ofIicers await eagerly the full
story OF the successful French-Brit-
ish naval blow against the German
destroyer and u-boat bases on the
Belgian coast. The impression pre-
wallis here. supported by certain facts
regarding American naval prepara-
tions. that'A carefully planned naval
offensive against the u-boats has be-
gun which In TO be pressed vigorous
iy until the underwater raiders are
bottled mp or checked to such an ex-
tent that their operations will no
longer be a serious factor.
oniclais here have been anticipat-
ing developments In the antl-subma-
rine warfare within the next few
weeks that would establish definite
check on the u-boats American CO.
operation In this effort Ia being ex-
tended In various ways which cannot
he disclosed.
II has long been the belief OF
many officers hsre that much could
be done toward bottling up the
U-boats at their source--their bases
on the Belgian coast. The means to
this end suggested have been many,
including mine fields. increased num-
bers OF lights. surface patrol craft,
new detection devices. aircraft and
submarines.
All OF these and other elements
enter into whatever plan OF opera
tions the navy supreme council has
formed.
The raids on Zeebvuggee and 0s-
tend were the most daring operation
attempted by the allies sea forces
during the war and the fact that
landing parties were successfully put
ashore and the survivors re-embark-
cd in the face OF German batteries
and troops shows, oficers here say.
CONTINUED On nan ~
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-24
GERMANS MOVING TOWARD
vIBORG IN FINN CAMPAIGN

Moscow, Apr. rs, Thursday--The
Germans after the capture Of Lakhti
are moving In the direction OF VI
borg. The Finnish Bolsheviki gov
ernment is evacuating viborg.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-24
bOCHE INFANTRY HURL FOR
WARD ON 2o-MILE FRONT
NORTH OF ALBERT
TANKS BEING USED BY GERMANS
FfrA German Blow Repulscd But
Tanks Assist In Gaining Flooding
at villicu Bretonneaax

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
= With the British Army. Apr. y
y H.-The first German attacks ,
= along the whole British front =
= south Of the Somme were =
thrown back. But the Germans ,
= returned and pushed on to- =
= wards villiers Bretonneux. \
= With three tanks leading. the )
= Germans got a footing on the =
= eastern fringe Of the town and !
= finally forced their way into =
= the city. General HaIg reports =
= that the Germans have taken =
= villirs Bretonneux. y
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
The drive on AImes was resumed
today. and German infantry Is being
thrown against the line on . 20
mile front between the district north
of Albert and the Avre river. The
British hold nearly all this district.
linking with the French at the river
Luce. It has been regarded as in
evitable that the Germans strike
here as their right flank had Jagged
behind the left. The attack repre-
sents continuation Of an effort to
push between the British and the
French. The British repulsed sur
prise attack this morning northwest
Of Albert. The Germans are keep
ing the allied forces in the Flanders
area busy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-24
BRITISH SAILORS AND MARINES
AIDED By FRENCH. DO HEROIC
WORK At zEEuRuGGEE
RUGES LOCKS DESTROYED
German Defenders Relieved Amcri'
cans wcrc Coming and Many Ficd
Leaving Guns and storcs

London, Apr. a. British sailors
declare that they blocked the mouth
Of the canal at zeebruggee. destroy
cd every gun on the mole. demolish-
cd the sheds for lis entire length
and blew up stores and munitions.
When the Germans discovered the
approach OF the British they rained
shells on the English cruisers. New.
ertheless the blue jackets and ma
rines landed. The German defend.
srs thought that they were Ameri.
cans. Some OF. them cried. IT'S the
Americans, Ms the Yankees"
Many Of the Germans fled, leaving
their guns TO the British. These
were destroyed. The gates to the
locks OF Bruges canal are also be-
iIeved to have been destroyed
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-24

London. Apr 24.-Strong Ger
man attacks developed last night In
the neighborhood Of Dranoutre ON
the Flanders front. but we're repuls-
cd by the French.
Heavy infantry attacks are pro-
crossing this morning on the Al
bert sector north Of the Somme and
also between the Somme and the
Avre rivers. Northwest Of Albert .
German attack was repulsed. Ar
tillery caused severe German losses
in Flanders.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-24

London, Apr. 24.--German news
papers received in Switzerland say
that two large powder factories near
Salsberg. southwest OF Vienna. were
destroyed by incendiary explosions.
There we're heavy casualties.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-24

With the British Army. Apr. "a
The Germans began a heavy bonn
bardment Of British positions on the
Somme sector this morning. The
latest reports state that an attack
is in progress. Bombardment on
both sides Of the Lave Is progress
sing, A large section is seething. but
the dimensions Of the infantry ac-
ton are still unknown.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-28
RECRUITING OFFICERS
SPEAK AT BAGLEY TO
AN NAUDIENCE OF 700

When they do things in Eagfey,
they do 'ena right That's why there
were nearly 80 oat last evening to
hear Corporal Clarence Touea9ft Oh
the Eesnfdif recruiting station, and
Sergeant Page OF the Canadian re-
cruftfng station. Eernfdff, speak on
recruiting and what fl means to Ann
erica and her allies.
The meeting was held I'm the spa
esous auditorium OF the splendid
Bag1ey school and IT was packed To
suFoeatfon, every chair available BE-
ing pressed into service,
Al Kaiser, president of the First
National bank and ehafrnian Of the
G4saswaser c6rnty Liberty Loan ae'
tfEfefess presided, There we're no
fr5f1s abGut The meeting, but II was
an intensely interested audience that
heard the officers.
r.. t. Given, chairman OF the
speakers bureau Of Eeftranai county.
accompanied the soldiers
At the e1@se Of the nesting, Chair
npam Kaiser explained that the main
tensnee of the recruiting office in
genafdff was by a few patriotic cdt~
fzens, Calling attention to the Incl
dental expense. and the Bagfey pa'
tr5ots contributed $S7 TO the work,
Three young men enlisted after
the meeting They are Edward Vince
Ier, Harry Dart and Arthur FEEDER
son> They Joined the coast artillery
and will fespe next week
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-28
.BEMIDJI NURSE Is
CALLED TO C0L0RS

Miss Mae MaeGreg0r, trained
aprse. daughter of Mrs. W. j. Mac
Gregor. who has been awaiting call
to 70 to France, received her cali
last evening and expects to leave I'm
q dag or two. She fs at present wis
5tfng Inn Crookston and will RETURN
flo Benafdff ON tine might train.
IIfss MaeGregor, who fs 4 grad
nate of the Mayo hospital, and WHO
after ber graduation took post grad
mate work att that institution viii
Leave for France with the Twenty
sixth University Mayo raftr The
naesKsge stated her transportation
moErId be sent Immediately. She fs
q sister of Mfas Kathryn MaeGregoT
of the Bazaar STORE MIsss LaBBtan Mac
Grssar. teacher I'm the Carr Lake
school. and Mrs, r j. RassseD1 Of fD-
ternsfbonaI FraGRs, Another sister,
Beth MaeGrsgor, fs ia tFsBahng ct
the Mayo h0sp5tata Rochester, Nfmn~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-28
UNAPPR0VED GIFTS
FOR SAMMY BARRED

Washington, March Z7<~~ssFiipment
Of any articles TO troops in France
unless they have been requested by
the soldier himself has been forbid
den by Major General March, acting
chief OF staff They will be refused
by the postofffee and express COM
paBfes Unless accompanied by an ap-
proved request from the soldier.
No explanation OF the order was
given fn tho statement ISSUED by
Generaf March, bat IL IL known il is
10 conserve transportation space,
both in ships crossing the Atlantic
and on the Gongssted French rail-
roads.
Warning that such action might
become necessary unless relatives
and friends Of the soldiers e1ftfaffa~
sated unnecessary shipments was is
sued rscsntfy BY the postSfFfGS o.
Dartmsnt, which announced tFat ex~
animation OF parcel post paekages
showed that the great majority Of
articles sent TO the troops were found
10 be unnecessary
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-28
$500 FOR ADVERTISING
BEMlDJI'S PLAYGROUND
FOR SUMMER VISITORS

The Ten Thousand Lakes associa-
ton committee reported the raising
of over $500 for advertising pur-
poses in connection with the secur-
ing of summer resorters to spend
their vacations in this section of the
state. twenty-five per cent OF the
money raised will be spent for local
advertising. .-a
The special car which was to have
toured the southern states, Will not
be used, owing to government ruiz
ing, but the advertising efforts will
be directed through magazine adver-
Using and other publicity channels
TWO Bemidji men were to accompany
the car. which, plans have also Deem
abandoned
1t appears that some of the sub
scribers to this fund were extremely
liberal and owing to the change OF
advertising plans felt that their con-
tributions9 should be materially re-
duced. The matter was referred to
the advertising committee
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-28
STATE DEMOCRATS PUT
FULL TICKET IN FIELD;
WHEATON FOR GOVERNOR
(By United Pressy

ST. Paul, March zS-The state
democratic convention, which met
here yesterday, last evening finished
it's meeting, adopted resolutions
which breathed loyalty and endorse
ment of President WILSON, a.
THE candidates placed i'm the field
for tine state ticket are as follows:
G0vernor-FTed e. Wheaton, Min
neap@lfS-
Lieut.. gov - Charles Heu1wfg
Fu1da-
Treasurer-D. d. DevTne, Freeborn
county
Atty. generaF-D- d. GIs1fsaon
Lyon eounty- -
Secretary of stats-Edward Under
huns, Foley
Railroad and warehouse commits
sIGner-E- G. Hail. president of the
Federation off Labor
AmdTt0r-LL W. Hgntleyr Grand
Rapids
Clerk Supreme enurT-C Charles H,
LethberT, SIT. Paml.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-28
4 BELTRAMI COUNTY
men IN SPECIAL CLASS


When the special call fs issued for
the selection Of the Minnesota draft
men to be assigned to the large
seats Of learning for special tech
nical training by the government
for war work, Beltrami county will
be called upon to furnish II Of this
special class for specialized training.
This fs authoritative information re-
ceivcd by the Pioneer.
II will mean that young men who
have a knowledge OF mechanics will
have the preference and every one
must have passed the eighth grade
I'm school.
In all probability the selecttves
will be sent to the universities and
colleges aJout April s.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-28
BRITISH ARE HOLDING ENEMY in CpECk
tx ( R|:A ! ] !!
(BULLET1N)
(By United Press)

Paris, March 28.--''.No matter
what conyulsions might occur With.
in the next few days. tho German
plan has failed" Premier Clemen-
ceau is quoted as saying today. :5'"''The
battle is not finished but the Germans
will neither get a, road to the sea
nor to Paris" 4. 5...5 !. 3.@a
London, March S.-British sol
dfers and Officers do, not believe the
present comparative lull means that
the battle will die. On the contrary,
they believe it will go.to a finish,
probably to conclude the. war. This
is significant in today's news. e
The British are not content with
merely stopping the advance, but are
desirous OF making this the final
round of the war. I I. s--.,. sl
i The fall Of Montededier, which
the French report, is surprising. II
was thought the fighting in this
vicinity had not proceeded over four
miles. - z sEs,, s..@ ,.% 81. s
General 'Haig reported machine
guns and prisoners taken as well as
the British lines holding. @.rz2. .
The French are holding the Disc
line and are making remarkable
defense, daily increasing the danger
Of the Hindenburg left. - I,,ft
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-28
THRIFT STAMP DAY.
IS COMING SATURDAY

BE ready TO b@y goEr Thrift
Stamps Sataf&ay>
On SatarGSy, BehafdjS will devote
saaeh attention 10 the purchase Of
Tariff War SSaBps and the business
district will be- eoFabed by a team
of business aae1a in che Interests Of
the stafao sales and saving BY the
people,
St&naos will be Oh sale at every
store fp the city and the stamps WIFI
hereafter be on sale at the stores,
satar&ag will also be ~tag day
aaG ge1Sng ladies wifi fss armed with
Thrift Stamp tags TO faafease wlheGh~
er pom have purchased Sas Or saeFe
stsnars-
IL. II. Mitchell fs chairman Of the
campaigns aad Bews A. M- WhttbT fs'
secretary.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-03-28
MILLER SAYS WATER
PURE; THEN WHY" boil
: !. WATER HAND BILLSi

II. T., Miller takes exception TO the
statement In the Pioneer which had
fl that water was pumped into the
water supply OF tho city from Lake
Bemidji, on the shores OF which
stands the septic tank. Mr.. Miller
says he was there and, that tho. en-
cine used for the work was located
shove tho septic tank where tho
river comes from Lake Irvine, and
that tho water was pure.
" Mr.. Miller is sincere In his state
ment, but II Is rather difficult for
many people 10 understand why II
was necessary for an order to be IT,
sued on a bandb'lt TO BOIL THE
WATER"