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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12
EXPRESS COMPANIES NEXT

Now the word is that express
companies are to be nationalized.
It has been expected ever since the
government took over the railroads.
1t is the next step, almost inevitable.
The express business naturally be-
longs with the railroad business.
It's an essential part of the trans
portation industry. There was nev-
er any sound economic reason for
separate existence.
But It is facts, not theories, which
are actuating the administration
and which are expected to prove ef-
fective with congress. There is said
to be an immediate need for fed
eral control. II is pointed out that
under one central control the ex-
press companies and railroads could
cooperate better in relieving freight
congestion and particularly In NOV
ing and saving the nations food
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12
OREGON WEATHER
= Fair. except near the coast, 4
\ moderate northwesterly winds.
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ABoLIsHING COMPETITION

The director Of the eastern group
Of railroads operating under fed
eral authority has issued orders for
what is called a final cleanup OF
all competition" The lines under
his jurisdiction are instructed to dis
continue soliciting either passen ger
or freight business.
This sort of thing has been ex-
pected ever since the government
took control of the railroads. 1t is
one of the natural economies which
serve to compensate for certain less
desirable factors Of public control
The economy involved in this one
innovation is very large. Every
business man will appreciate what
1t would mean to his own enterprise
IL he we're able to eliminate all the
expenses connected with the compet,
ftive quest Of business-if he had all
he could possibly take care Of with.
out going to any trouble to get and
keep 1t. In the case OF the railroads
1t will be possible to abolish many
expensive Offices and still more ex-
pensive Office forces.
There will be no hardship to the
employees. They will be transferred
to other branches Of railroad work
which have suffered for lack OF help
on account of the inroads made BY
the war Thus salary lists will be
cut little or not at all. There will
be big gain in effectiveness, which
In turn will mean larger profits.
1t would be fine thing If some
method could be worked out where.
by various other industries could ef.
feet similar economy, at least fol-
the term of the war.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12
There could be a better sys-

stuffs. There could be a better sys.
TEN of cooperation worked out, too,
with regard to the express service
and the parcel post.
The express interests themselves
are said to be reconciled to federal
absorption. Little objection appears
anywhere, except among conserva-
tive theorists who are alarmed at
the rapid expansion of federal au-
thority. In view OF wartime ex-
igencies. the public does not share
that alarm. .
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12

The farmers say there's no money
In raising cattle. The railroads say
there's no money In hauling them
The packers say there's mighty lit.
tie profit in killing them. The
wholesale and retail meat dealers
say they're barely making expenses
And the consumer Is certainly not
getting any benefit out OF 1t. What
the use7 Let's all turn vegeterians.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12
UKRAINE SITUATION
D|STURBS GERMANY

London. May 1.-THE situation
In ukraina has become so disturbing
that the Germans have dispatched
large detachments OF Bavarian cav
airy from Flanders to Ukraina. the
Exchange Telegraph reports.
Word that fighting is to be re-
sumed in Ukraina tas been received
from Liege. Belgium. according to
the dispatch. The Bavarian cavalry
detachments are said to have arriv-
ed at that city.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12
j. S. MILITIA GUARD
ORGANIZATION RESUMED

Washington, May 1.-THE organ
ization of the United States guards
was resumed today by the war de-
partments militia bureau. The
bureau has placed at the disposal OF
Major General Jesse Carter 10000
men. who. after training with ma
tional guard or national army divi-
slons have been found. disqualified
physically for general military SER
vice.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12
ell Grocery Removes

Cornell Grocery Removes
The T. b. Cornell grocery, which
has been located on Front street, al
most since the time Front street was
named, has been removed to Sixth
street, occupying the building va
Gated by the Bijou theatre. The
room has been completely rebuilt,
with modern front, and is well
adapted for business.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12
NEIL ALLEN ELIGIBLE FOR
OFFICERS TRAINING CAMP

Palo Alto, Cal, May 11-Students
from Stanford university who are
eligible for enrolment for the fourth
series Of officers training camps as
announced today by the faculty In
clude the following:
NJ r. Allen. Salem; A. L. Emery,
Portland; c. D. Moore, Aberdeen,
Wash; J. T. Wood, White Sulphur,
Mont
The fourth series Of officers train
ing camps commences May Is at var
ious army camps and from among
the successful graduates men will be
chosen for commissions as second
lieutenants in the national army.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12
Buying Machinery

J. II. Williams will be in Portland
the first OF the week buying saw mill
machinery to be added to supplies
now on hand for the equipping Of
a new mill at Kegg, about four
miles from Bray
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12

N. r. Allen Is the son Of Wilford
Allen, former editor OF the Grants
Pass Courier. Young Allen is a
graduate of the Grants Pass high
school and has been on the Courier
force during vacations, and has
many friends in the city.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12

FOR SALE4Good farm lands,
cheaper than you can homestead.
One half mile from railroad, seven
miles out, your own time. Ad-
dress Courier 795. So
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12

FOR SALE-New ton truck for sale
at bargain. See j. II. Denison,
Buick agent. 81
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12
j. S. CAPTIVE BALLON
ESCAPES FROM SCHOOL

San Antonio. Tex. May l1.-One
captive balloon at the San Antonio
U. s. army school broke lose from
its moorings today and assembled to
great height and began drifting
northward at high speed.
Two men are reported to have
been In the basket.
Austin. Tex. May lit Is re-
ported here today that balloon has
fallen near Pflugerville. with moth
ing In che basket except rugs.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12
NEW TO-DAY

CLASSIFIED AID RATES.-26
words. two issues. csc: six issues.
soc: one month. S1.5e. when paid in
advance. When not paid In advance.
Sc per line per issue.)
JOS. MOSS AGENCY-Fire insur-
ance. plate glass liability insur-
ance. 204h Sixth street. II
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12

FOR SALE-Transplanted tomato
plants. c. r. Fifield. Phone
2S2-R, S94 North Tenth st. So
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12
MEMBER
MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Associated Press is exclusively
entitled to the u for republication
OF al news dispatches credited to Il
or not otherwise credited In this
paper and also the , ca. news pub
hshed herein.
All rights of republication Of spe-
cial dispatches herein are also
reserved.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12

CARRIER BOYS wanted at the
Courier-Boys OF 12 years pre-
ferred. must have bicycle. 5S
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12

FOR SALE-Second hand Chevrolet
cars, real bargains. Churchill &
Maxwell. SO
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12

WANTED-Wide awake. energetic.
temperate man, 25 to 35 years Of
age to deliver and collect from
town and country customers. First
class references and $500 bond re-
quired. Permanent position and
good compensation to right party.
Address s. Livermore. Box S45.
Portland, Oregon. SO
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12

HAVE TOMATOES two weeks
earlier by setting transplanted
plants. Phone Barnes green
house. 63
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12

TRANSPLANTED tomato and pep
per plants. Phone Barnes green
house. SO
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12

FOR SALE-New Chevrolet cars
and Republic trucks, and good
assortment of second hand cars at
Churchill & Maxwells. 5S
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12

NEW CHEVROLET, tip top shape,
and one gray buy, will do 80 miles
an hour when the cop isn't look
ing, for sale or trade. Inquire
Battery Shop. 63
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12

FOR SALE CHEAP-Three-quarter
ton truck, in good condition. New
tires. Churchill and Maxwell. II
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12

GOOD GARDEN tract, three-fourth
Of an acre, with good six-room
Dlastered house, just across the
bridge, for sale or rent. Apply
DR.. Bestul, Phone 3O5-R. SO
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12

PASTURAGE-For horses or cat
tie. on river above town. For
particulars, call or address C. G..
Ament. SO
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12

FOR SALE-Second hand Fords.
Churchill & Maxwell. So
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-12

FOR SALE-Tent house. wire fenc-
ing, washing machine and house
hold articles. Phone 1881. So
Evening star., 1918-07-25

Mems Cqlored Madras Shirts, with soft cuffs
nsat patterns and solid colors-Pink, d. G.11e
Blue. Tan and Gray. $2 value. y .OO,
for -.
Mems Satin-striped Tub Silk Shirts; exclusive
colors and designs; mostly ali sizes. ~
9o VdIue>--- W. To
3 for $1,000
Mems One-piece Skirt-cut Bathing Suits, in
Blue, trimmed Red, White and d. zp
Orange $3.50 value--.....-.-..... y U1s1O
Evening star., 1918-07-25
WOrnen's White Shoes--A

Broken sizes of White Oxfords, Pumps and
High Shoes-the popular materials; the popular
1asts-and an assortment, Of "a wide range Of
values for choice. at..- --.-.---- - ..--.
Evening star., 1918-07-25
Sleeping Porch Popular.
JUNK DEALERS TO AID
RED CROSS SALVAGE

| Junk dealers of the city have noti-
committee Of the Chamber of Com
merce war work committee, that they
are ready to cooperate In the cam
paign now being conducted to raise
money for the Red Cross through the
sale Of newspapers, magazines. lead
and tinfoil. It is probable that after
the campaign is definitely worked out
which the junk men can help.
/ The committee is now working out
q plan for collecting waste materials
from the homes Of the city. Until the
plan Is announced housekeepers are
asked to bundle mp old papers. books.
lead or tinfoii and leave it at the
nearest fire engine house.
Mrs. John Allan Dougherty, active
Red Cross worker, Is continuing her
daily talks to the police of the city at
the several station houses. telling
4 them how they can help make the
campaign a success by interesting
the residents on their beats.
A subcommittee Of the chambers
war work committee. headed by Will
liam B. GUIDE, Is seeking warehouse
in which to keep the collected mate
| rial while 1t is being sold. The junk
men have informed Mr.. Moran that
the Red Cross will find ready mar
ket for all paper. books, lead, tinfoil
and rubber.
DIR. Frank T. Stone, also member
Of Mr.. Moran's committee, said there
| also is a demand for old medicine bot
ties, which can be sterilized and used
over Robert N. Harper Is chairman
| of the war work committee of the
chamber.
The Rotay Club of Washington will
consider ways in which 1t can help in
the campaign at a meeting at the La
fayette Hotel at 1890 o'clock tomorrow.
Mrs. Theodosia s. Carlin Of the Pacific
coast division Of the Red Cross and
Mrs. Dougherty win speak
Evening star., 1918-07-25

Mems Plain Blue and Fancy
Flannel Coat and Pants Suits
in Young Mems and Conservative
1ra0de1s
Evening star., 1918-07-25
SHRAPNEL
Sidelights on the War
OLIVER OWEN KUHN.

Many British soldiers have lost their
reason because Of experiences at the
front. In discussing his work, the
superintendent of the institution
which is caring for them said: IF
my patients were deprived Of their
tobacco they would go mad. I mean
madder than they are now"
Before the war hundreds of German
couples were married in London each
year. In Germany there is no such
thing as marriage by license. the
publishing Of bans being the chief
procedure in the ceremony. These
bans require that the principals go
much in detail as to their lives and
| origin. The German being an un-
| mitigated snob and oftentimes desir-
ing to wed one apparently below him
up his own humble origin. formerly
hied himself to London with his
prospective bride, there to escape the
marital searchiight in Germany.
Tho American lieutenant In France
was eyeing some of the new replace
They're the right stuff. he said.
| Il caught some Of them rubbing dust
| into their gas masks and rolling in
| the dirt to muss up their uniforms q
bit. They have come up here Into the
| jaws OF death and the only thing
they're afraid .of is that some one
will call them rockies"
II is estimated. that ten thousand
women are employed in Qerm4ny's
| spy system as a regular thing: Thou
sands of others infreQuently turn
their hand to obtaining facts for the
German government
| They belonged to an American ma
rine outfit that had been seventeen
| days in the line without taking their
| clothes-on and without much sleep to
| speak Of. On thsfr way to their
rest camp, instead OF lying down and
sleeping for q week or 80. the eight
| Of them made little seven-kflometer
detonr because they knew where a
| babbling stream took curve that
! Ofkered something most temptingly
| like the old swimming hole back
home. And. Lord. how they wanted q
bathi
England always has treated her
German prisoners with greatest con-
sideratioa, though the British have
known n that tnsi. Swn esn e aaa DsoOa
! transported on British railways first
class, but now It has been decided to
move them second or third class, One
British writer suggests cattle cars.
pointing to the German precedent.
When riding In q tank soldier has
& eensation OF travelling fast owing
to ths tremendous vibration. When
- found that but slow progress IL
being made the ground fairly crtep-
Z LII ~ .as .-tr
Evening star., 1918-07-25
BECOMES AVIATION ENSIGN.
John W. Daniel Of Washington Il
Given Rank in Navv

John ~ Daniel. some OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Seldom B. Daniel, 5000 I'd street,
has been commissioned an ensign In
the aviation branch Of the Navy. He
has completed his course of training
in flying and bombing at the Pensa-
cola, Fla. field and is now waiting
orders for active service.
At the outbreak, of the war Daniel
enlisted in the naval reserve as a
chief petty officer. and was detailed
to the personal stair of Thomas A.
Edison. He served for several months
with the inventor at Orange. N. J..
and ON cruises along the coast in ex-
perimental work.
Evening star., 1918-07-25
Sc, ,934, 400 AUTHORIZED
TO ENLARGE HUMPHREYS

The sum OF $2.ss4.loo has besn au-
thorixed to cover the cost Of snlarg-
Ing Camp Humphreys. Accotink. Va,
to Accommodate $4,000 troopa The
work Is being done by the construc-
tion division OF the Army.
Tho expansion calls for 200 barracks,
IS mess halls, is onicert quarters
buildings, lavatories. 4 medical build
tngs. administration buildings, I
post exchangss. 80 storehouses. %
stables and sheds and repair shops.
The buildings win be similar In type
to those OF the same nature In other
camps.
Evening star., 1918-07-25
q. ". COLEMAN 10 SPEAK.
Forum Founder to Tell Of Expert
euces at War Front, 4

George ". Coleman, founder Of the
forum meetings IN Boston and other
cities. whose activities In Christian
Endeavor and phiianthropic WORK have
made him leader In several nation
wide movements. 10 to speak tonight
at Bethany Baptist Church. Rhode
Island avenue and ID street. upon his
experiences with the forces fighting
for liberty "over there"
Mr.. Coleman has recently returned
from an extensive visit to. the front
He went A. president Of tho Northern
Baptist Convention and Of the Bap-
tiSt War Commission.
Evening star., 1918-07-25
May Adjust Hieh School Zones.

What will probably be the final meet
ing of the Washington Board of Educa-
tion this summer will be held at the
Franklin School this afternoon. It is
expected that the matter Of readjust-
meht Of the geographical zones prescrib-
ing limits for entrance of pupils into the
high schools Of the city will be the most
important matter taken up. Some of
the high schools have been overcrowded,
while others have not had their maxi
mum enrnlImenf
Evening star., 1918-07-25
ENLISTED MEMS CLUB
WILL OPEN FORMALLY
Inspection Of United Service Quar-
tiers ON Massachusetts Avenue
Tomorrow Evening.

The United Service Club for Enlisted
Men, at 1914 Massachusetts, avenue
under the cooperative auspices o1
the National Congress Of Mothers and
the District Of Columbia War Camp
Community Service. il to be opened
formally tomorrow night at o'clock
Officers will be allowed to come In
and inspect the commodious club
house. along with other guests, but
this club is not for them. 1t is for en-
listed men only.
Extends Warm Welcome.
The clubhouse is also to be used as
rssionai rss.o headquarters Of the Cen-
Associations. but the Organization has
retained only two rooms for its own
use. The remainder of the mansion
is given over entirely to soldiers,
sailors and marines. and any one of
me 100000 enlisted men stationed in
the vicinity of the National Capital
who may be in Washington, will find
warm welcome here.
Ine upper three floors are given
over to dormitories. 200 beds being
provided for the use OF the men, at
cost OF 35 cents for a nights lodg-
Al the features of the clubhouse. ,
"A spacious hall. filled with big easy-
cnairs and divans, greets the enlist
cd man as he enters the building. To
the right is the lounge, in which are
piano and other musical instru-
ments.. A library is on this floor.
with plenty Of writing paper for the
At the rear is a cafeteria, where
1000 Is sold at moderate rates to the
men.
Sleeping Porch Popular.
A big sleeping porch, built on the
rear of the second story, is sought
py all the men, especially on these
hot nights. Beds occupy rooms and
halls, each bed being numbered Clean
sheets and pfllowcases are provided
and seven baths are available.
The club has been open about a
month, and the entire sleeping ca
pacity has been taken several times.
French sailors were entertained July
4, and their officers, being guests OF
the nation. were accommodated
Evening star., 1918-07-25

Mems Panama Hats-Stif- -brim, Alpine and
ferred" blocks. s., S. and 81 values. pZ.yO
Boys Blue and Mixed Golf caps-the ~
new shapes. Soc and values..-.... ZVC
Evening star., 1918-07-25

Boys Linen Crash Wash Suits; belted models;
Tan and Gray stripes and plain colors, and Khaki.
Broken sizes to IS years. Values ca ~
up to S.. MISUNDERSTANDING. Do TO
BOYS Wool Suits; Gray and Brown mixture;
belted models; cut large and full O. OQ
Broken sizes to II years. VOs9O
Boys Gray Serge Junior Norfolk Suits;
broken sizes 3 to years; slightly CO ~
Boys Wash Suts-brolen sizes of Junior
NorfoIks-and they are mostly small OEr
Boys Black Cat Hose-fast color, the 1E~
popular rib-splendid wearing Stockings. OON
Evening star., 1918-07-25
Mems Furnishing Department
First Floor)

Mems Self-striped Madras Union Suits
Athleti cut. Sizes 81 to 40 only c1 1E
Mems Poroslnit Athletic Union Suits all sizes
of this popular brand of Underwear. d 1E
$1.5O value. e......-................. y i -
Mems Striped Madras Ous one-piece Sum-
mer Pajamas. Sizes and D only. C1 O.
Mems Wool One-piece Bathing Suits, in
Gray only; cut without skirt. $3.50 C2 M
Evening star., 1918-07-25
Mems and Boys Hat Department

Mems Straw Sailor-the best
b s1.s5: s x,isss and fine b1.ids g and ST. .35
BOYS and Girls Wash Hats pop En0
ular styles Csc cva1ue.-----.------- OUG
Evening star., 1918-07-25

Speakin' @ real patriots, Gabe
Craw done without meat t'day
an thinned out a row O carrots.
We notice when a married
couple both like t dress ther a
long time gittin' pianner.
Evening star., 1918-07-25
On the Economy Floor
(Eomth EIoorl
Fourth Floor)

Mems Keep Cool Cloth Coat and
Young. Mems and Conservative
models; broken sizes 81 to AZ lust
a few of them. ...........--......
Mems Striped Flannel Pants;
and belt loops. Mostly small
Boys Shepherd Check Novelty
and White effects; some trimmed
with Black braid. BrokeDssixes s to-
8 years. =. -.
Evening star., 1918-07-25

Mems White Duck Pants; cuff
belt loops; slightly soiled from
handling. Broken sizes--........-
Mems Palm Beach and Linen
mixtures; light and dark shades.
Sizes 80 to toS42~..--.....-.-.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-06-19
Chance the Farmers Missed.

A great opportunity for amasxing
wealth has slipped out Of the hands Of
every farmer and gardener this year.
simply because they did not know
how to grasp the opportunity. ard
there was nobody to tell them about 1t.
The disappointment is temporary: the
opportunity will return, says the Bos-
ton Transcript.
Golden seal root, for instance, Is
wanted by druggists. and is worth So
a pound, and Ii might have been grown
in quantities in the United States.
The farmer who had seen the posi-
binues in its culture could have reaped
rich harvest. And many American
families will remember the time when
the arnlca flower was a common flow
er, which the old folks saved and used
for home remedy for sprains. but the
commercial prospect In Its culture has
not been realized and 1t has been al
lowed 10 disappear until now 1t Is
worth IS a pound. Druggists will be
glad TO pay that much money for 1t.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-06-19
NIAGARA KEEPS ARMIES WELL
Chlorine, Used In Water, Kills tire
Germs OF Disease, Yet Leaves
the Drinker Untouched.

In the trenches Of Europe there
must be pure water. lest epidemic dis
ease sweep over them, destroying more
than the shells, shrapnel and machine
guns Of the enemy and Niagara comes
forward with chlorine, or an allied
product, which kills the germs OF dis
ease. yet leaves the drinker un-
touched.
In the simplest forms, the process of
breaking up salt and getting command
of the qualities of the two elements In
IL consists OF dlssolying about one part
of common salt In eight parts OF water
and passing a given current of cleo
tricky through IL. The resultant fluid
is great bIeacher and disinfectant.
A gallon of ii will XIII all the germs in
days drinking water Of a city like
Washington.
A thousand American cities steriliEe
their water with these products of
Niagara. which have done more than
any other agency In the hands of the
sanitarians to wipe out water-borne
epIdemics. In the hospitals of France
and England they form the active part
of mixtures used to sterilize the
wounds OF the soldiers-Nationa
Geographic Magazine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-06-19
FAMILY REFUSED TO MOVE
Tenant Commended Baby Made No More
Noise Than the Owners Bark.
Ing Dog.

There is baby In an East End fam
lily, and the owner of the house In
which the family lives is a woman
who owns a dog. The baby cries and
the dog basks and bowls, says the.fn-
dlanapolis News.
The family with the baby went on a
vacation trip recently. and during their
absence the lnndlndy decided she pre-
ferred a different tenant--ene with
out a crying baby. So she notified the
family to move out.
When the father asked for az ex-
PLANTATION she told him she was tired
Of being annoyed by the baby.
That "riled" the proud papa.
''You don't like a babyf" he re-
torted. "You don't like the baby be-
cause IL cries7 And you live with that
dog that barks and bowls all day long ?
A crying baby Is no more a nuisance
than a barking, bowling dog"
He informed the landlady that he
would move out with the baby when
she got rid OF the dog, but not before.
There was no change in the situation
at last reports.