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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-28

cities could be brought in 'tolch with
out tempting the perils Of the Allan
tic a greater work for mankind would
be accomplished. A hallelujah hymn.
often sung in our churches contain
the words "down with the engines Of
war and distinctions.
We are not called upon to say what
disposition shall be made of the Ger
man feet That question will be
properly disposed of next month, and
we hope satisfactorily.
The Richmond Virginian is opposed
to the destruction of these vessels,
as are most Of our exchanges. The
Virginian suggests "that the ships
are definitely and forever out of Ger
many's hands. Nothing that the peo-
pie of the, central powers can 90. OF
say will ever persuade the allies
to restore to them the weapon
with which they terrorized COM
merce and practiced wholesale pir-
acy. The ships contain too much
valuable material-armor plate and
machinery-to permit their arbitrary
destruction. Simply as junk they are
worth vast sum. Whatever IS done
with the non-fighting, but potentially
deadly seapower - the central pow
ers, it should take some form of con
version to the use of those nations
whose existence was threatened there.
by."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-28
CASE OF THE EX-k AlSER

Judge William y. Gemmiil. of Chi
cago. thinks the former Kaiser is
going TO emulate Napoleon and sur
render to power he believes will De
more lenient to him than any of the
allies that is the United States.
1--WE could do nothing with him.
says the Judge. we could not Danish
him. nor could we prosecute him in
this country fer murder. Under our
army regulations he could not be
tried by court martial. Nor could
we. .ndcr extradition treaties, deliver
him into the custody of any of the
nations with which we are associated.
Napoleon surrendered to the Brit
ISL. The former kaiser is likely to
adopt similar course. only in this
SStSe Tue Otl.Su ,0ld ISS duIllltlSul -
less unfriendly than England"
The German. however. is no more
attractive now that he is fawning on
the President, hattering Americans
and protesting, that he cannot believe
the Allies will let Germany suffr:,
than he was few months ago. when
he was devastating everything within
reach, and announcing how much of
Belgium and France and Russia he.
was going to keep. and how many bill
lions Of marks he would extort from
America and England.
A few days ago Walter Rathenau,
president OF ore OF G,ermany's biggest
;ndustrials, protested: If the indem-
mites are high we shall have nothing
with which TO expand our industries"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-28
gions. with conditions most serious in

gions. with conditions most serious in
Finland
Bohemia, Serbia, Roumania and
Montenegro haze already reached lie
famine point aMdare suffering Il hcavy
toll of death. The Armenian poplla-
ton is falling each week as hunger
takes It's toll, ana in Greece, Albania
and ROlmaHiu so serious are the food
shortages that famine is near. Al
though starvation is not yet imminent,
Italy, Switzerland, bulgaria aud Iur-
key are in The throcs OF serious strin-
genci"S
IL order 10 fulfill Americas pledge
in world relief we will have 10 export
every ton of food which can he ham
died through our ports. This means az
lie very least minimum oS 2000o.Wio
tons compared with G,000000 tons pre-
war exports and 11.S20,G00 tons cN-
ported last year, when we were po'ihn
by the ties Of war 10 the european
allies.
II we fail 10 tighten the black spots
on the hunger map or II we aHoW any
portions to become darker the very
peace for which we fought and blci
will be Threatened. Revolt and anarchy
inevitably follow famine. Should this
happcn we VIII see in other parts OF
Europe a repetition Of the Russian de'
baclc and our tight for world peace
will have been in vain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-28
What have the Belgians with which

What have the Belgians with which
to expand their industries?
The inevitable devastation Of war
is dreadful enough, where thousands
of GUNS are filing the atmosphere
with shells, factories, homes, every
thing, are ground to powder. But that
is not the worst of German devasta-
ton. The worst is that the factories
and mines of occupied foreign terri
tory are devastated so that after the
return of peace they shall be unable
to compete with the factories and
mines of Germany. Mr.. Hoover re-
ports that of so steel furnaces il
Belgium 30 or 40 have been wrecked
so that German steel furnaces shall
have their business. These furnace:
have not been wrecked because thei
stood OH the field OF battle betwee.
desperately contending armies; the!
have been wrecked behind the Germa'
lines in order to get rid of their com
petition. All the textile mills in Bel
GUM except the least modern one
have been despoiled for similar com
niercial reason.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-28
GERMANY'S WARSHIPS

The final disposition of Germany's
feet seems TO be Il nlooted question
among the allies. Some have sug-
gestcd that the ships be sunk IN thn
middle of the Atlantic, as should the
vessels be divided among the allies It
will be impracticable to utilize them
with other units. as they are of dlf-
ferent tyue from the ships of the al
lies, Some have thought it best \
turn the vessels over to Belgium.
Others to scrap them.
It was suggested recently that the
United States should sink the ship
load of poisonous gases with which
they were to give Germany her coup
de grace had the war continued a
few days longer.
A good citizen of Alexandria, long
since gone to his reward, told the
writer years. ago, when the United
States was spending sixty per cent.
Of its receipts in ornaments that if
it were possible to take these great
sums and build roads across the con-
tinent or canals by which all eastern
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-28
REWARD OFFERED

Portsmouth, Va, Dec. 26.-five
hundred dollars reward is offered by
the Portsmouth Lodge, No 1926, |. o.
P A.. for the arrest and conviction
Of the murdered of Jacob Cohen
grocer. who was shot and killed by
an unknown party one day last week
Two negroes were seen moving
away from the scene of the murder
They have not been identified.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-28
HUNDREDS SEE BOYS DEATH ATTENTION. KNIGHTS TEMPAR.

Pottsvi!le, Pa, Dec. 29.-kenne:h
Charles schcrtlc, . years old. was
killed in plain view OF hundreds Of
persons on Centre street Thursday N
front of the Slater Theatre. He was
hanging on the rear Of q heavy motor
truck when his body was swung,
around and his head was thrown IN
der wheel, crushing it to a pulp.
John smink, driver Of the truck. was
held on technical charge to await
Investigation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-28
LAST SUNDAY OF THE YEAR

The sands of the year 1918 have
nearly run out, tomorrow being the
last Sunday Of the year, and by this,
time next week we will be in a new
year, the history of which is unknown
to us. 1t will doubtless bring its
lows and sorrows, as have others since
time began.
The year which will expire at
twelve o'clock next Tuesday night has
been one of the most momentous III
history. 1t has with .ssed the sudden
termination Of a wa. unparalleled IN
the annals of. the Human race, and
while this great eN ent brought JOY
J, and gladness to mil ions of troubled
souls, it has also ent sorrow into
many households as the dismal casu
atty lists began to appear.
An ancient sage said that in peace
children bury their parents; in war
parents bury their children. This
thought was brought to us this morn
ing when told that another AleXan-
dria boy had offered up his life in
France upon the altar of Liberty. The
The announcement OF the death of a
colored soldier who months ago left
his native. home in our city for the
battle front was made in yesterdays
Gazette. The death of AleXandrians,
however, in the late war have not
been numerous. no more than might
have been expected in such a sangui-
nary conflict.
The closing year brought distress
over the entire American continent.
While the fires cf the four years war
dwere about to expire the dreaded
Spanish flu made its appearance. and
during the fall months over three
hundred souls passed into the other
world.
On next Tuesday the Gazette will,
: as, is It's custom, print the mortuary
list for the year. Generally this tomb
stone chapter occupies about col
uJnn and half, but it will be much
longer this year. It gives the names
CT white Alexandrians who died dur
ing the year and contains virtually
about one half of.the deaths which ac-
.tually occur, as the names of children
and coiored persons are omitted.
Wnile Providence has not conducteJi
our affairs in all instances according
to, our desires, we still have much for
which to be thankful. and let us hope
that the new year will bring encour-
agement to all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-28
HINDENBURG AND KAISER
Scutted Into Strong Dugouts When.
ever Allied Aero Appeared.

The former headquarters of the
kaiser and mis- general staff is dis
closing some extraordinary queer facts
about the men who engineered the
world wa. Take for one. linden
surg, Germany's superman. AS mat
ter of fact he spent great deal of
time in wonderfully constructed
..funk-hole," or dugout, underneath
the grounds of his villa here. :
Spa, it my be noted il 50 far from
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-28
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-Wrist watch, with black rib
ban string; with initials L. E. X. on
back; on Alfred street, between
Cameron and Princess Streets, at
7:15 a. m, saturday, December 20.
Reward if returned to 42o North
Alfred street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-28

FOR RENT-several nice rooms,
wish electric light and good cat.
for rent. Apply at 22O NORTH Co.
lumbus street.
3O7-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-28

Sir Knights; you are ordered to as.
scnlblc in the asylum Sunday Deccf a.
bcr 2gth, at , p. NJ, in ft;Il dress uni
form Of q Templar on foot for the
purpose Ct attending the funeral Of
Sir Knight c. II. Bruin. Sir knights
having automobiles viii o3lige NJ by
using them.
C. rage Wal:eE T.. G,
3OG-2s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-28

ROOMS WANTED-Rooms for light
housekeeping or small heated
apartments wanted by couple with
two small children or will exchange
plumbing or steamftting for rent
of place. Address c. E. S. Gazette
Office.
S07-1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-28

FOR RENT--Two large unfinished
rooms on second floor and one furn-
iShed room suitable for lady. APP
ply 212 South Pitt street.
307-1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-28

HOUSE NNANTED-Wanted to PHI
chase or rent small house nca'
Alexandria with one or two acres
Address G. B., Care Gazette.
2CG-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-28

Young lady for counter service want
ed at the Cameron Lunch. EXper-
fence preferred. 7O4 King street.
Cost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-28
HELP WANTED

WANTED-Two dishwashers--Men
or women, SO a week end meals.
Alexandria Quick Lunch, SIS King
street. 3O5-tt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-28
ROOMS WANTED

WANTED-To rent house of six or
seven rooms, or apartment. Apply
at 2O5 South Lee street. 307-2t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-28

Help. Wanted Femalc-Waitresses
Wanted at Monticello Cafe. S07
King Street. 303-Gt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-28
ROOMS TO RENT

FOR RENT-One furnished room for
rent, with all convenicnccs. Apply
514 Cameron street.
3O7-2t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-28

MANAGER wanted for ldhchroom;
good wages paid to right party. Ap-
p.y Ncw~Southland Hotel, AleSan-
Sris, Ya. COST
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-28

NATURALIZATION Man, good pay. APP
ply Monticello Cafe, S07 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-28

Wanted-Logmen, watermen and men
to handle wood piles for pile driv-
ers. 80, 80 and 62 1-2 cents per
hour. Raymond Concrete Pile Co.,
Torpedo Plant, foot OF cameron
Street, Alexandria, Va.
2S5-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-28
MISCELLANEOUS

POSITION as confidential man orr
vate secretary. Address E. B.
Zettc Office. 80!
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-09
Classified Advertising
FOR SALE

FOR SALE CHEAP for cash-sO
acres near Winner. Good place to
start with little money. Address
H. VI. Knudsen, Pasco, Wash. "a
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-09

did results have been obtained among
the Italian soldiers. whose physical
welfare and comfort are being en-
hnnced constantly. Not long ago re-
freshments were served to 5000 troops
In seven hours Mt one OF the kitchens.
The men arrived tired and dusty with
their heads down and left for the front
singing and laughing.
In Genoa, Florence. Rome and Ven
Ice the Red Triangle has been dis
played and fine work is being done for
men on leave and among the wounded.
AT Genoa the association comes into
Intimate contact with American sail
ors forming the gun crews Of merchant
ships. These sailors find the home at
mosphere of the hut very pleasant aft
er their long and monOtonous voyages
and are as happy as schoolboys when
they see the well-knOwn sign.
Army Appreeiative.
The Italian army is so appreclative
Of the work OF the association that 1t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-09

bcr Of men overseas. The fact that al.
rendy hundreds Of thousands OF YAM
KEGS nre fighting In Europe opened
their eyes.
The prisoners are desperately anx-
lous for peace and rapidly getting
to think that even defcnt would be
preferable TO existing conditions.
Apparently the hatred Of Germany is
growing more intense every day and
II IL only n question OF time before
Austria will seize an opportunity TO
desert her ally.
The treatment accorded prisoners by
the "Y" wns AN eye-opener 10 the Aus
trians. They have been told the Yam
KEGS either killed their prisoners or
abused them so death would be pre-
ferred. They hardly could believe n
man In an American uniform would
hand out food and tobacco.
, Work among the Austrian prisoners
Is just one small part OF the American
Y. NJ. G. A. activities In Italy. Splen-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-09
Weddlna Cake

The wedding cake has from time
immemorial formed among us an i'm.
portant item In the matrimonial ban
quet. This is a relic of the Roman
PERIOD when the pagan marriage cere-
mony consisted principally of the con-
tracting parties partaking Of a cake
made OF flour. salt and water, In the
presence Of the Pontifex Maximus of
high priest and ten witnesses.
All kinds OF legal blanks at the
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-09
STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP
MANAGEMENT, CIRCULA-
TION, ETC.

Required by Act of August "a, 1918.
or the Rogue River Courier. pub
lished daily at Grants Pass, Oregon.
for October /. 1918.
Publisher. A. E. Voorhies.
Editor Geo. l.. Drummond.
Managing Editor. \. E. Voorhies.
Business Manager, A. E. Voorhies.
Owner, A. E. Voorhies.
Average number of copies of each
issue OF this publication sold or dis
tributsd through the mails or other
wise. 10 paid subscribers, during the
six months preceding the date shown
above, 99l.
Bondholders, mortgages and other
security holders. holding / per cent
or more of total amount of bonds.
None.
tSigned) A. f. VOORHEES,.
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this 3rd day of October, 1918.
l.. A. LAUNER,
Notary Public.
CMy commission expires
August 21, 1920)
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-09

has given II carte blanche and is ac-
corGIng every facility for carrying out
the program. Labor and material are
furnished whenever possible, and
travel on all the railroads Is to be had
without much of the red tape that us-
ually surrounds journeys In wartime.
The physical. feature of the work is
making particular hit among the SOL
diers. They take to American sports
In great style and are deriving benefit
from the mass games that have been
80 successfully used among all the al
lied fighters.
Wounded men find that properly di.
rected sports help them greatly in their
pr0gre ess toward health and strength,
and this work has been introduced In
several Of the convalescent hospitals.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-09
BY G. A. BATcHEIoR.

Thnt the shortest wny 10 a mans
heart IL through his stomach" has been
proved In Italy. The American Y. NJ.
O. A., by few acts OF Kindness toward
Austrian prisoners captured when
the Italians made their Playe drive.
were able 10 secure information OF I'm.
mensc value 10 the Italian army.
These prisoners were In had shape,
particularly In regard to food. In fact,
they were literally starving. They
said that they had been living chiefly
on black bread and gave the lied Trl.
angle workers samples OF this food 10
prove how inadequate II In for the
sole ration OF fighting men. The bread
wns hard. heavy and thoroughly unap.
pctizing.
Some real food and cigarettes put
The chptivcs In such grateful frnme
OF mind that they opened their hearts
TO the Y. NJ. q. A. workers and, with
perfect candor, made startling revela.
tions regarding conditions In the Aus
trian nrny.
with one accord they snid that they
are heartily sick OF the. war and tired
OF being starved. Mutinlcs Of serious
proportions are prevented only by the
fact thnt many German officers have
been placed with Austrian regiments.
These men. schooled In PrussInn dis
cipline. do not hesitate 10 shoot any
man TINT In slow about obeying the
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-09
Appropriste Name.

AZ he polished his customers boots
the booiblack pufred at the end Of a
cigar. Thinking to have a little fun
at the youths expense, the customer
asked him II he always smoked cigars.
"Oh, yes, pretty often" declared the
youth.
What brand do you generally
smoker was the next question.
Robinson Crusoe. sir" came the re-
ply.
The customer pOndered awhile.
Il never heard Of that brand" he
said.
ITS a name I've given 'em myself"
said the youth. "You see, guv'nor, old
Crusoe was a castawayp
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-09
LOST
PHOTO STUDIO

THE PICTURE MILL for fine photo
graphs. Open daily except Sum-
day from 10 a. m. to p. m. Sun
day sittings BY appointment only
Phone Mill. 2S3-R. or residence
140-J. 57tj
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-09
The California and Oregon
Coast Railroad Company
TIME CARD
Daily except Sunday
Effective May 1, 1918

Train / lv. Grants Pass. 100 D. m.
Train 2 ". Waters Creek 500 D. N.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-09
NEED LABOR IN SOUTH

Shortage In Cotton Belt 10 Serious
Proposition.
The question Of securing cotton pick.
ers Is proving great annoyance to
Southern cotton planters. Reports
from all parts Of Alabama show that
cotton plckers are short everywhere.
Plantation owners have put In large
acreage Of cotton this year and the
boils are already opening 80 fast the
farmers cannot get the crop picked
Fear Is expressed that large amount
OF cotton will be lost If more pickers
are not secured.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-09

VETCH SEED for sale. Last week
for canning peaches. order early.
Public Market. 81
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-09
feed PRISONERS;
CETIAFORMAT|ON
Kindness Toward Austrlans
Proves Worth While.
we're LITERALLY STARVING

Real Food and Cigarettes Put Cap
tIves In Such oratlhed Frame Of
Mind That They open Their Hearts
to Y. N. c. A. Workers and Mako
Startling Revelations Regarding Con-
dltlons In Austrian Army.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-09

All trains leave Grants Pass from
the corner of G and Eighth streets,
opposite the Southern Pacific depot.
For all information regarding
freight and passenger service call at
the office Of the company, Lundbusg
building, or phone 131 for same.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-09
TO RENT

FOR RENT-Nlcely furnished mo-
dern 5-room cottage and garage,
sos A street; also an unfurnished
broom cottage, 2O3 c street, low
rent. See n. E. Townsend, 621 A
street. 81
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-09

Letter heads that will please you.
at the Courier,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-09

FOR SALE-Bean fodder, IS per ton
two miles down lower river road,
Just above pumping plant. Inquire
TOT Foundry street. "a
Morris tribune., 1918-01-25
INSURANCE LOWERED BY
WATER IMPROVEMENTS
Advance of z Per Cent in Insurance
Rates Saved By City Improve
ments

AS result of the improvements
made to the water system of Norris
and the added equipment to the fire
department, a saving of $1,100 u
year has just been made in insur-
ance premiums.
Mr.. r. Hitchcock, an insurance
rate adjuster, was here Tuesday to
make new survey and adjust the
insurance rate for the city. The
last adjustment was made in 1912
and on account of the growth of the
city since that time it was thought
necessary to lower the class to 1-12.
Norris has been in class 4, the high
est class possible without a paid fire
department and paved streets. The
lowering of the class would have
meant an advance in all insurance
rates of per cent.
When Mr.. Hitchcock was shown
the advances made during the past
five years in the water system, the
extension of mains, and the new fire
fighting equipment, he was surprised
and stated that it would not be ne
cessary to lower the class after all.
Mr.. Hitchcock reported that the
total premiums paid in 1916 amount
ed to SIG, 445. Had it been necessary
to lower the class of the city from
TO 1-12, premiums would have been
increased $11O0 a year. These i'm
provements in the water supply, aside
from all other considerations of pro-
lection and convenience, have proved
a good investment in making such a
saving possible.
Morris tribune., 1918-01-25
THRIFT ASSURES SUCCESS

concluded from page u To
has become almost a national trait.
The American citizen, as rule, is
extravagant and somewhat waste
full. To spend a little less than you
earn and to open savings account
and to prepare for the day of need
that is sure to come is everywhere
recognized as the part of wisdom"
Thrift Day" will be observed in
many cities on Monday, February 4.
The purpose of the observance is
explained by S. A. Siverts, ST., CASH
Ter of the Citizens Bank, in the fol-
lowing statement: Thrift is the re-
suit Of design, not accident, and in
planning to bring about general
recognition and observance of Thrift
Day thruout the country, we can
anticipate that design of this sort
will be taken on by the greater num-
Der Of our people. Every individual
can aspire to greater thrift and this
year more than ever before
thrift should be encouraged. If
each individual would eliminate
waste to the extent of 81 per
head, it would mean the con-
structive progress for the nation
Morris tribune., 1918-01-25
Joint Installation Wednesday

A joint installation of the Morris
Lodge No. IS, A. o. U. w. and the
Degree of Honor Lodge No. go, was
held Wednesday evening of this
week, and after the installation SER
vice refreshments were served and a
social time enjoyed. A. F. Hanscom,
D. G.. M. W., of Willmar, was pres
ent. The officers for the Workmen are
Chris Eul, P. M. W.; Thomas F. Nc
Carney, M. W.; Frank Zahl, Fore
man; James P. Griffith, Overseer; A.
L. Stenger, Recorder; Alfred Nelson,
Financier; Carl Buckentin, Receiver;
John Hanrehan, Guide; H. P.
frames, Inside Watch. The officers
of the Degree of Honor are Mrs. Car
oline Zah1, P. G. H.; Mrs. L. H.
Schumann, L. H.; Matilda Brom, G.
c.. Mrs. Scobey, Recorder; Alfred
Nelson, Fin; Agnes Olson, Treas.
Mrs. Arvig, Usher; Amelia Peterson,
Asst. Usher; Anna Kline, Inside
Watch; Edna Snorek, Outside Watch.