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The Washington times., 1919-10-30
PLANNED DUNGEON
FOR EDSEL FORD

TOLEDO. Ohio, Oct. 3o.-F1oyd
Gray private detective, whose story
of plot TO kidnap Edsel Ford, son of
Henry Ford, caused the arrest of four
men here yesterday, gave details to
support his charges.
He said the KIDNAPPING conspira-
tors planned to build cement vault
under house in Mount Clemens,
Mich, place young Ford in the vault
and give him two weeks provisions.
In case demand for 100000 ransom
should be refused Edsel would have
been left to die in the underground
cell, according to Gray.
Gray said he learned of the plans
in a local hotel while posing as q
janitor and ex-convict.
Fearing molestation Gray last night
changed his residence and is prepar-
ing to leave the city as soon as the
arraignment tomorrow of the four
men is disposed of.
The Washington times., 1919-10-30
THREE JOIN FACULTY OF
6. u. MEDICAL SCHOOL

The Rev. John B. Creedon. presi-
dent Of Georgetown University. yes
terday announced that Cen. William
III. Arthur, Col William o. Owen. and
Prof. William G. Irving have been ap-
pointed to the faculty OF its medical
school
General Arthur was president OF
the army medical school during the
war and will have the chair of mill
tary hygiene at Georgetown. Colonel
Owen will be head. of the department
of anatomy. He has been in charge
of the army medical museum. Prof
fessor Irving will be professor of
orthopedics.
The Washington times., 1919-10-30
ENTIRE COLO. GUARD
TOQUELL ANY RIOTS

DENVER. Col. Oct. 3o.-Twelve
companies-the entire Colorado Ma
tional Guard--were mobilizing today
and will be. in company barracks be-
fore midnight tonight. prepared to
move at once to any part of the
State where outbreaks may occur as
a result OF threatened strike OF soft
coal miners.
The Colorado guard consists of
about l 200 men, and was ordered mo-
bilized by Governor Shoup after nu-
merous requests for troops had been
received from all mining camps.
The Washington times., 1919-10-30

apolis. and A. M. Ogle and p. n.
Penna, Terra Haute.
81 received the call to atten dthe
meeting last night. after word that
miners had refused to cancel the
strike order was sent out" said
Logsdon. Il have received no word
as to the purpose of the meeting"
Reports early today were that the
operators would review the strike
situation and consider offering their
services TO the Government in case
Federal authorities assume control of
the mines.
The Washington times., 1919-10-30
WOMAN, HI TBY AUTO,
RECOVERING AT HOME

The condition of Mrs. A. ]. Kennedy,
112S New Hampshire avenue north
west, who was injured when struck
by Red Cross automobile, was re-
ported to be favorable today.
Mrs. Kennedy was crossing Twenty
second and X streets northwest yes
terday afternoon when knocked down
by the automobile which was driven
by Miss Mary Moylan,. 1926 NJ street.
Miss Moylan took her to the Emerg-
ency Hospital and after treatment
Mrs. Kennedy went to her home
The Washington times., 1919-10-30
CLAIM FREE SPEECH
DENIED PA. MINERS

Congressman NJ. Clyde Kelly and
sixteen labor union leaders from Alle-
gany county, Pa. will call at the Of
fee of Attorney General Palmer
this afternoon for the purpose, 1T was
stated today. of protesting against
the suppression of free speech in the
Pittsburgh district. in connection with
the impending coal strike.
1t is claimed that members of labor
organizations are not permitted to
express their views and opinions.
The Washington times., 1919-10-30
BAKER READY TO ACT
In STRIKE WHEN
NEED ARISES

Secretary of War Baker said
today the War Departments
function in connection with the
coal strike is not a primary one.
"The War Department is al
ways ready to act when need
arises" said Baker.
Attorney General Palmer said
enforcement of maximum prices
for coal, when they are promul-
gated by the President, will rest
with the Department of Justice.
The Washington times., 1919-10-30
ALLIES GET 9 GERMAN SHIPS,

BUENOS AIRES, Oct 3o.-The six
German merchant ships which took
refuge in Argentine ports during the
war will be delivered to the allies in
good condition. This decision is the
result of diplomatic negotiations. ex-
tending over several months TO de
termine the fate Of the interned
steamships
The Washington times., 1919-10-30
ALEXANDRIA NEWS
Town of Potomac Votes $780,
600 Bond Issue for Sani-
tary Work.

ALEXANDRIA, Va Oct. 3o.-Resi-
dents of the town OF Potomac. Alex
andria county, by vote Of &c to IS.
in special election held on Tuesday,
authorized an issue of bonds not 10
exceed 100000, to bear interest not
In excess OF @ per cent This money
Will be used for the construction of
sewers and for other sanitary work
In Del Ray and ST. Elmo. the two yils
lagos composing the town.
The civic bureau of the Alexandria
Chamber of Commerce has placed be-
fore the city council method for
real estate tax assessments, prepared
by special committee. OF which
James Bayne. an expert In such mat
ters. is the chairman. In the opinion
of the chamber the present method is
not equitable. A new assessment will
be made next year by both the State
and the city.
Deeds Of conveyance were recorded
In the office OF the clerk of the cor
poration court yesterday as follows:
John NJ. Johnson. special commits
missioner, TO Mrs Minnie r. Wright
and husband, a house and lot on the
north side of Prince street. between
Fairfax and Royal SITS. Mrs. ANN.
E. knight TO Robert T.. Canaday and
wife,A two lots on the north side Of
Gibbon street, between Fairfax and
Lee streets; Mrs. s. Virginia Green
10 Morris L. Horner, house and lot at
sai south Patrick street, and Mrs
Elizabeth r. Fair to Leonard W
Weisner, house and lot at 2I7 South
Lee street
Attorney General A. Mitchell Pal
mer viii speak under the auspices Of
the Cameron Club at o'clock this
evening in the auditorium of the
Elks' Home. At this meeting a chest
OF silver and a gold watch will be
presented to former Congressman
Charles g Carlin by the citizens Of
alexandria for his labors in behalf
OF the city during the twelve years
he was a member of Congress. Ad-
mission Will be by card only.
These officers have been elected by
the Parent-Teachers' Association OF
Alexandria: Miss Corinne Reardon.
president; Miss Eddie Diskert. first
vice president; Miss Carrie johnson.
second vice president; Mrs. A. Dreifus,
third vice president; Mrs. W. l.. Mar
tin, 5r, secretary, and Mrs, Robert p.
Whitestone, treasurer During an ex-
hibition fire drill at Lee school for the
members of the association on Tues
day afternoon the 94s pupils at that
school marched from the building in
minute and half.
PotomacIodge of Odd Fellows will
initiate a class of thirty-tvo candi-
dates at Odd Fellows Hall. in North
Washington street tomorrow evening.
The lecture will be by the Rev Edgar
Carpenter, rector of Grace Episcopal
Church On Friday. November Z, the
first degree will be conferred upon
another class OF candidates. on No
vember Ia the second degree will be
conferred, and on November 81. the
third degree. Another class will be
startel on November 2e.
F. T. Quinn. who for the last few
months served as secretary for the
Knights of, Columbus at Camp Eustis,
near Newport News. Va. has returned
to his home in this city.
The Washington times., 1919-10-30
To Prevent Ipfiuenza-

Colds cause Grip and Innuenza-LAXA. A.
TIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets remove
the cause. There is only one ''Brorno Quin-
ine.' E. w. GROVES signature on box, soc
-Advt.
The Washington times., 1919-10-30

INDIANAPOLIS. Oct. 30.-Indiana
representatives were ready 20 leave
here today to attend the meeting of
mine operators called at Cleveland to
consider the miners proposed s,rIke.
The Indiana representatives are e.
d. Logsdon and NJ. l.. Gould. Indian
The Washington times., 1919-10-30

- CLEVELAND, Ohio. Oct. 30.-~
Coal Operators Association will meet
in. Cleveland tomorrow to consider
the coal strike situation
This announcement was made to-
, day by Colonel Maser, a local men,
Der of the committee. 'I have not re-
eeived the official call for the meet
ing yet" he said today. but natur-
ally we will go over the situation as
IL now stands"
He said that he had no intima-
nation that new overtures were to be
made to the miners or that any COM
munication was to be received from
the miners.
The Washington times., 1919-10-30
MINE OWNERS
TOHA[T WORK
DUR|NGSTR|KE

ST. LOUIS. Mo-. Oct. 3O.-Thomas
=. Brewster. chairman Of the mine
operators scale committee, said to-
day that mine workers will be met
only IL they agree first to rescind the
strike order. effective Friday night
Mine owners will not attempt to
run their properties when the strike
becomes effective. he said. He further
denied that operators had called a
meeting in Cleveland to discuss the
pending strike.
The Washington times., 1919-10-30

late as October 80, when an act OF
Congress was approved making
even more effective the food and
fuel control act.
The suspension of the restric-
tions as to the price OF coal Is
not necessarily permanent and
conditions warrant a renewal of
those restrictions at this time,
and yet the Government, If it re-
instates the order fixing a maxi
mum price would be absolutely
helpless to protect the Jeople
against eXorbitant prices of the
product IL the contracts made un-
der its sanction should now be de-
liberately broken.
This does not mean that a
change could not be negotiated
and either agreed upon or arbi-
trated II proper protection of the
public be accorded in tSS settle
ment, but it does mean nat the
public welfare in the wartime
emergency must still be the per-
manent interest to be served by
both parties. The Government IS
the protector OF the public well
fare.
hc pTOpOscu SlF1ke, IL carried
to it's logical conclusion, will par
alyze transportation and industry;
II will deprive unnumbered thou
sands of men who are making no
complaint about their employ
nent of their right to earn
livelihood for themselves and
families; will put cities In dark
ness, and, II continued only for
few days. will bring cold and hun
The Washington times., 1919-10-30

+. T. Quinn. who for the last few
months served as secretary for the
Knights of. Columbus at Camp Eustis,
near Newport News. Va. has returned
to his home in this city.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14
GIRL SHINING" HER
WAY THROUGH COLLEGE

Oregon Agricultural College. Cor
Wallis. Feb, i4.-'Sunny Jim" could
not do 1t better!
This is the verdict Of co-eds at
the college whose shoes are shined
regularly by "one OF the bunch" who
is working her way through school.
A war price is not asked either
Ave cents Is all.
This Is just one OF many ways In
which young women are working
their way through college. Origin
ality has been shown by girls who
have discovered that profits can be
made through manicuring, hair
dressing. fine laundering and sew
ing. Waiting on tables and cleaning
halls is done by several girls.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14
ENGINEERS HAD NOEASY
TIME SAYS JOHNSTON

Private Lloyd B. Johnston, who
returned home yesterday from
France, was one of the American
soldiers who experienced she'll
shock. His case, however, was not
serious and he has recovered.
Private Johnston entered the SER
vice on June II and was returned
to New York from France on De-
cember "a. He was mustered out at
Buffalo, having been member of
Co. D, .104th Engineers, 29th Divi-
sion. He was on the Alsace front
for about 70 days, at Altamont wood
10 days, and from there went to
Dead Mans hill, near the Meuse
river. He remained at that place
for about week, being in close
proximity to the American artillery.
The 1O4th Engineers, says Private
Johnston, had some heavy and rapid
road building in the Argonne Wood,
and often the roadbuilders were
compelled to throw down their tools
and use their guns. Every road
builder was armed with rifle and
was literally supplied with ammuni-
tion. The fight in the Argonne, he
states, was the worst battle he wit
messed, but the American troops
could not be checked for any length
of time. He left the Argonne sector
about the 9Th Of November and went
to the city of Verdun, where he was
stationed when the armistice was
signed.
During the week we we're in the
Argonne sector" says Private John
ston, 1--WE had no time to wash or
shave and were fairly covered with
whiskers and cooties. Often we
would no sooner get one part OF the
road repaired-over which to take
the big guns-than a German she'll
would blow it up and we would have
to do our work all over again. 1t
was constant work and fighting. For
about five months the engineers
were within the shell-explodine
area"
Private Johnston is only 90 years
Of age and is the son of c. II, and
Annie Johnston of this city. He
will remain in Grants Pass.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14
Personal AND AND LOCAL

Thos. II. Simpson and Hal McNair.
OF Ashland, are in the city today.
The Owl Taxi for quick service. 81
]. f. Johnston. OF Seattle, is in
the city today.
]. r. Bailey went to Gold Hill this
afternoon for short stay.
l.. F. Roat returned home this af-
ternoon from a trip to Portland.
Mrs. f. f. Wood and son, Archie,
went to Medford this morning to
visit friends,
"Aimee" perfume. Sabin has II. 81
Mr.. and Mrs, Roy H. Clark, Robt.
E. Clark and Mrs. Thornley, came
in from Takilma today for a short
stay.
Mrs. w. W. Walker and son, Ray
mond, went to Medford this after
noon to spend the week end with
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. d. Harris, OF
Roseburg, arrived here this after
noon and are guests Of Mrs. G. F.
Mclaughlin.
Roscoe Bratton returned this
morning from Richardson Springs,
Cal, where he has been for several
days.
Remember the Owl Taxi at the
UOul pbona 1901 90
S. H. Hathaway, OF Copper King
mine, returned yesterday from Los
Angeles where he was called on ac-
count of the death OF his son. He
went to Placer this morning.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14
Moro Booze Captured

WUFV hVNHV N"T'0ufVu-
State Policeman Mcdonald, OF
Medford, was In the city last night,
having come this far north on the
train while on the trail OF some
booze that was in a suit case in one
of the passenger coaches. At Grants
Pass he closed in on the consign-
ment. but as usual the owner did not
claim the goods. which consisted OF
10 bottles of claret. two bottles of
whlskey and one bottle OF gin. II
was taken back to Medford by Mr..
Mcdonald.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LECTURE

Mr.. Paul Stark Seeley c. S., of
Portland, Oregon, member of the
Board of Lectureship of the Mother
Church, the First Church of Christ
Scientists, in Boston, Mass, win de-
liver free lecture on Christian
Science at the opera house in Grants
Pass, February the 14th, at O'Clock
p. m. First Church of Christ Scien-
lists cordially invites you to be pres
ent. 81
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NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that from
this date win not be responsible
for any debts contracted by any per-
son without a written order from
me. H. B. CALHOUN.
February 12, 1919. "a
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14
Lose $50 Fish

Guy Wetherbee, OF the govern
ment fish hatchery on the Applegate
river, is in the city today. He says
that on last Saturday night the Ap-
plegate was at flood stage, in fact
the river was the highest It has been
in nine years. AS result, the wa
ter backed up over the fish racks
and $50 steelheads, averaging about
seven pounds each, were lost.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14
Corporal campbell Returns-

Corporal George Campbell return
ed this morning from Camp Lewis,
having been discharged from the
14th nifty. Corporal Campbell en-
listed five days after America enter
ed the war and he served 10 in
Alaska. He was at Camp Dodge, Ia,
for several months and there had an
attack of influenza. He was report
ed as a tuberculosis patient but he
says no T. B. for him as he Is now In
perfect health.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14
Orchard Condemned

Following its condemnation by the
county fruit inspector, the 5 acre
apple orchard belonging to C. G.
Yerrill OF Portland, was cut down
and burned Thursday. The orchard
which Is situated north of the city
has been neglected for many years
and was so filled with infection of
various kinds that 1t was menace
to surrounding orchards and was
destroyed in compliance with the
state Roseburg News.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14

Services at Presbyterian Church.
Rev. John u, Youel will preach at
Bethany Presbyterian church on
Sunday morning and evening. Mr..
Youel is at present sergeant In the
regular army, having been stationed
at Fort Stevens for some months.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14
Irrigntion School Closes--

Irrigation School Closes
The Josephine County Irrigation
school closed three-days' session at
the courthouse today. There was a
fair attendance and much interest
was shown. Prof. w. l.. Powers, of
the o. A. c.. was in attendance. To-
day DR.. F, C. Reimer, of the South
ern Oregon Experiment station at
Talent, addressed the meeting.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14
Married at WaIla WaIIa-

Married by the Episcopal rector OF
Walla Walla, Wash, Miss Lois A..
Bradford and Anson P. Palmer
Miss Bradford is the youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. A.
Bradford OF this city; a graduate Of
the class of 1915 from the Grants
Pass high school, and graduate
nurse Of Good Samaritan hospital OF
Portland. Mr.. Palmer is field agent
for J.. I. Case Co., in Walla Walla
district and they will make their
home there for the present.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14
Presents Flag

FfVStHIS FIHS-
At the Boy Scouts meeting Tues
day evening a fine large flag was
presented to the troop by T, p. Cra-
mer, as memorial of his son. the
late Dick Cramer. who had been
member of the troop since It was
formed three years ago. and who
was senior patrol leader at the time
Of his death.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14
coming From Washington

A telegram from Rev. c, NJ. Cline,
the new pastor OF the Baptist church,
announces that he will arrive in
Grants Pass in time to hold preach
ing services Sunday. He is bringing
his family from Ellensburg, Wash.
where he held his last pastorate.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14

NHiFUsNV IHCVHSV iNSUCN-
County Clerk n, l.. Coburn today
issued marriage license to Ralph
Swinden and Miss Mildred Leila
Lown. Mr.. Swinden has Just ro-
turned from service In tho navy.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14

FOR SALE-Newton apples, fancy"
pack. Delivered at $50 per box,
Rio Lado Ranch, phone 6Oo-F-13.
92
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The Wardrobe Cleaners

Cleaning, pressing, repairing; all
modern equipment necessary for first
class work; work called for and de-
livered; strictly cash. Amos b.
Williams, Phone lat. Sbtf
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14

Lecture Tonight
Paul Stark Seely win give lee
ture on Christian Science tonight at
the opera house. Admission free,
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14

FOR SADE-Horses, large and me-
dium, harness, wagon, buggy, mis-
cellaneous farm implements, type
writer. One mile from city limits,
Merlin road. Jack Casady, Box
Z, Rt. /. 96
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14
Wanted at Once

One thousand two hundred and
fifty customers to ride in the Owl
Taxi City. or country. The Owl
Billiards, phone 172-J. 92
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14

EVERBEARING straw
berry plants, 81 per 100. F. s.
Ireland, Rd. 2, Phone 604-F-4,
Grants Pass, Ore SO
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14

Fined for short Measure
II. Timmons appeared before JUS
tice James Holman this forenoon,
accused OF giving short measure In
selling wood He was fined $40.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14

FOR SADE-A good five-year old
Jersey cow. Soon to be fresh. F.
NJ. Rathbun, Murphy, Ore. 96
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14

WANTED-Woman to come to house
and do family washing once a
week. Phone Els. go
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14
Kraut-

Kraut-
Two and one-half pound cans,
worth zoe, going at cans for 2Rc.
Josephine Grocery Co. 92
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14
Phone rs

Phone RS
Calls Howell's cleaning shop.
6Osh G street. SO
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14

Electric Work
Phone 80 Medford, Pauls Electric
Store. 6Stt
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14

Angel Cakes
And Parker House rolls Saturday
at Moore's Bakery. 81
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14

All kinds of Commercial Printing
at the Courier Office.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14

spent at this store buys 100 cents worth of groceries
You do not help pay high rent, delivery
expense or bad book accounts
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14

NEW TO-DAY
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-02-14

Private Johnston is only 23 years
Of age and is the son of C. II. and
Annie Johnston of this city. He
will remain in Grants Pass.