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PAGK TWO DAILY IMXJCK 1UVKH COUUKll FRIDAY, JANUARY V i)lly Rogue River Courier. Independent Republics News Paper. United Pre Leaned Wire Telegraph Service B, VOORHIE3, Pub, and Prop. WILTORD ALLEN, Kdltor Entered at the OranU Pass, Ore gon, Postoffice as second-class mall matter. . . " SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year . ............ 15.00 Six Months ... ... ...1..S.0 Three Monthi .... 1.60 One Month ..60 FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 11, - OREGON WEATHER . Tonight and Saturday rain or mow; southeasterly winds, fresh to strong near the coast THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. . The Grants Pass tree municipal library has been ' proved about the most popular Institution In the city. The report by the library commission ; and the librarian for the year 1915, made to the city council Thursday evening, shows a most satisfactory administration of the library and bears testimony to the place it oc cupies la public attention: At the beginning of 1915 there were 1,202 volumes in the library, but enough more, were added during the year so , that the new year finds 1,112 volumes upon the shelves, with the number constantly growing. There are 1,554 borrowers'' cards now in force, and - the total circulation during the year was 25,484, showing the books were kept on the move most of the time. The average daily circulation was 97. The reading room has also become a popular resort, the total attend ance during the year having been 11,369. The leading newspapers and magazines are kept on file, and these attract a large dally attendance. The librarian states that ! provision will have to be made for this increasing attendance. The library Is financed through a special half mill levy, which was ex-, pected to prodnce a fund of $1,3 SI. The expenses to date, however, have been only $941, leaving a credit of $489 In the fund. The items ot ex pense have been $410 for the librarian's salary, $548.67 for books and periodicals, and $97.05 expense. The public library Is a valuable ad junct to the educational system of a community. It is made use of not only by those who seek entertain ment, but by young and old for ref erence purposes, and the local library will tax the city in keeping It np to the demand. Bnt the demand is so general that every point should be strained to meet It. The available space In the city hall is already pretty well used, and the library Is still young. The time when a permanent library building must be provided Is not far distant ii E (By United Press Leased Wire.) Washington, Jan. 7. "The States of America," a firm, friendly alliance between all the Americas, came out of the realm of dreams today into the more successful realm of prob able accomplishment, following Pre sident Wilson's official o. k. placed openly on the plan last night. As he announced it, it was substantially as outlined by the United Press sev eral days since. Secretary of State Lansing's overtures for a pan American alliance that would, In effect, hold forth a warning hand against European aggression In the western hemisphere, was heartily ap proved by the chief executive In ad dressing the pan-American Scientific congress, ' "If America Is to come into her own, Into her legitimate own," said the president, "In a world of pesce and order, she must establish the foundations of amity so that no one will hereafter doubt them." In announcing his endorsement of "The States of America" program, the president reiterated his view that the Monroe doctrine must forever WILSON NDORdEd UNION stand. But, at the same time, be told his South and Central American listeners that the United States wants to sweep away the last vestige of sus picion that this doctrine is tn any way- unfriendly to the nations south of this nation. - ! Ills program, based on "the solid eternal foundations of Justice and humanity," would provide, In short, a united front of all the Americas to maintain the political and territorial Integrity of all the states, It would settle ol boundary disputes ml cabby tt would have other disputes arranged by arbitration; and It would prevent revolutionary states from getting supplies from other states. The president held that the bonds of common Ideals and Interests are rapidly cementing the Americas and paving the road to realisation of such an alliance tn the west. Back of the alliance, administra tion leaders see a combination really intended to forestall any aggression from abroad an alliance to combat any unfriendly moves toy European or oriental nations in the wake of Europe's, disastrous war. FOREIGN POLICY ' BEFORE.CABIT 1 (. ; v ., .. ,. (By United Press Leased Wire) Washington, Jan. 7. The govern ment's polity In the staking of the British liner Persia, with its vast toll of human life, including one Amerl can, t was considered today by both the president's cabinet and congress. The cabinet meeting was the first In the month. ,, The president and Secretary Lan sing presented the scant evidence at hand regarding the Incident. At the same time, both the senate and house foreign committees took np the case informally and mapped out a pro gram for co-operation with the White House and state department. This called for putting a quietus on Incen diary speeches in both houses. . Authorities regard it as unthink able that Austria will deny responsi bility for the torpedoing and with hold information if one of her under sea boats sent the liner to the bot tom. In event It was an Austrian 'Te88ei. It is expected that Austria will disavow the incident, unless the Per sia fledr was subject to an unwarn ed attack by reason of being armed. The latter defense might bring the question of arming merchant ships to a head. Meanwhile, the govern ment has altered its attitude toward such arming, but It is waiting full information as to how effective the 4.7 incher aboard the Persia really was. ' ' The cabinet and the foreign com mittees considered policies. One of the points In this connection was for an understanding with the central oowers as to future submarine at- tacks; a second was the possibility of putting forth a declaration that If an American citizen in an unarmed vessel which did not attempt to flee were injured or Jeopardized the na tion owning the attacking submarine must accept responsibility, Another point for discussion was the issuance of a caution notice for Americans to select carefully the vessel on. which they will travel, and avoid as far as possible involving this government. The foreign office has replied to Ambassador Penflcld's request for In formation by saying it has no report concerning the Persia, the state de partment announced today. This may be due to the fact that the submarine commander has not had time to re port or it may indicate that en Aus trian submarine was not responsible. GREAT BRITAIN LIMITS CARGO IUTK OX t'OTTOX (By United Press Leased Wire.) Galveston, aJn. 7. Great Britain has limited the cotton rate from the Golf of Mexico to Liverpool to $2 per hundredweight, with forfeiture of tbe ship as the penalty for higher charges, it was reported here today. The present rate is $3. . GERMAN BABIES SUFFER FROM LACK OF MILK (By United Press Leased Wire.) New York, Jan. 7. "Give us milk" is the cry of millions of German babies under the pressure of war tlirve scarcity, according to Dr. Macli, who is seeking to arrange for ship ping condensed milk, and fats to the fatherland, CHICHESTER S PILLS I'HU in lUi ni UoM mrtilicV Imm, Htlxl with ItlM RIMwfl, V Toll lhrr. Ilur vftw V lrncfll. A.kfuf il.fVN.Tl?lr ti;,jIlNI.l,IIANI I'll. I 4. r... k Mil known M B'.Fnfc,,f. Alwm. Rt:,l jo SOLDBY DKUGQISTS LVf .TAVIILLJ CREW OP WRECKED 'GREEK SHIR (Dy United Press Leased Wire.) New York, Jan. 7,- Mutiny added to the terrors of the passengers on the stricken Greek liner Thessalonlkt on the night after Christmas, as she wallowed in the seas after sprlngtng her plates, passengers said today when tlwy arrived on the rescue ship Patrls. All but three of the crew, after much muttering over their plight, led a wild assault front the steerago to the bridge, where they found Captain' Goulandls sleeping. Roused by their onslaught, ho faced the mutineers bravely and drove them below. The story of the ' Thessalouikl's first trouble, when the liner Stauipa 11a stood by; her later efforts to pro ceed here, and her second disabling and final abandonment were detailed by Wm. Williams, a former American cavalryman, returning from a visit to his mother. . He embarked at Athens December 16.' ' "We encountered a hurricane on the 31st," he said, "and some plates were sprung and the engine room was flooded. It was not serious, however, and the crew palled out the water. Trouble began on the 22nd, when a second storm overtook the vessel MUll i h The captain refused to transfer the!?' 00,1- co"" and "8X ' throw roassengers to the Italian liner Stam- palia, standing by in response to our calls. Those in the steerage came up and demanded that the Stampalla tow us. The captain refused. ; Then as the Stampalla steamed off; the steerage passengers gathered on the wave-swept deck about a' little altar and prayed all night with Father Rallls Traitoss. ; ' "Christmas day was pleasant and viva., vut npi o urai tjr lauiiauvii, 1 Ia H..t mt.t..a. nor had we had meat for 15 days. and only a half cup of water dally. "The real, mutiny came on the ' 26th, when the storm swept off a life- boat. On the night or the 28th, the chief officer wirelessed for aid, con trary to orders. Forty-one women i and 20 children. Including four In- fants. were taken on the Patrls at daylight Sunday, while the men wait- ed. The sea was comparatively calm." The Thessalonlkl's Inability to give her position was explained by the fact that the sun wss hidden. ! CALIFORNIA EXPOhtTIOX GETS JAP EXHIBITS part of the Japanese government ex-, hibit at tbe Panama Pacific exposl-. tlon, and some of the private ex-! hiblts have been presented to the University of California and the city of San Francisco, Commissioners Harada and Yegl announced today on the eve of their departuro for Japan. Both the university and the city have accepted the gifts, which are valued at $70,000. ' PRICE OF BLUESTOXE TAKES JUMP SKYWARD Portland, Jan. 7.-The price of,j'bl'n troop, sent to fight them. bluestone, which Is a product of cop per, Jumped 414 cents today. Its normal price Is six cents a pound and it fluctuates never more than an eighth of a cent. The war price ot copper U said to be the reason for the sudden rise. Northwest farmers use great quantities of bluestone to stop diseases In growing grain. Simple Remedy for Catarrh JuKt Breathe Hyontei Four Times a Day and Be Relieved If a few years ago some one had I tr'"mPntt' rrtorn from exile of Gen said you could treat catarrh by eral Cnuan Wultt M,ntf '"ier gov breatbing air charged with healing ernor of Canton. Chuan's old troops balsam, the Idea would have been ridiculed and it remained for that eminent Investigator, R. T. Booth to discover In Hyoraei this wonderful method of treatment. , Hyomel baa performed almost mir aculous results in treating catarrh and is today recognized by thousands of people as the only advertised rem edy for catarrh that can be relied Uiion to do lust what It claims. Tho complete outfit of Hyomel Is nex-1 pensive and consists of an Inhaler. a medicine dropper and a bottle of Hyomel. . ,,, Breathe the air of Hyomel through tho little Inhaler druggists furnish with It for a few minutes four times a day and it will help the worst case of catarrh. It soothes and heals tbe mucous membrane of the air pass ages, prevents Irritation, and effects complete and lasting relief. In Grants Pass there are scores of well known people who have been relloved of catarrh by Hyomel If it! dei no.t.help yu c H- Dfmaray will return the money you Paid for Hyo met. This is the strongest evidence that can be offered as to his faith in this, remedy. :TELLSWHT New York, Jan. 7. That Germany Is beginning to tool the pluuh of shortage of textiles Is evidenced In MASOI .WAR MOVES MEAN the renort that the authorities hav.!b r0 n tn to recovery now prohibited "White sales" In Berlin, Apparently the Intention of this move Is to limit consumption of. cotton, linen and woolen goods, and to dis courage purchases beyond the people's needs. However, no substitute for these articles ot clothing has been devised. though German scientists have suc ceeded In producing many laboratory substitutes for goods blocked by the allies. l For Instance, they have been en abled to put together the constituent elements ot rubber and to mako what Is known as synthetic rubber, but thus far they have not been ablo to mako synthetic clothing. Economists have predicted for some mouths that Germany Is an nroachlna- a rri.i, tn h. matt tMtilei. while n i imi.rnh.bi. ihilPon'' ' "n8 members and .ioi. h. -.... ii.. there can be no doubt as to the symptoms of such a situation. This will not only prove discomforting but the closing of textile mills for want uuuurvue or wioimaous out or em 'ploy men t This Illustrates the stlent, but perhaps decisive, work thst the British fleet has done in bottling up Germany and preventing her from getting needed supplies. beat Club, 97 1.00; bluestem, J.3 l.05. OatsNo. 1 white feed. 24.75 t 25 i Barley Feed. 26.75 (J 28. HogsBest llvo, 6.05$ 6.70. Prime steers, 7.C07.75; fancy cow9 -25; best calves, 7 (f 7.60. spring larahs, 7.75 8.25, "utter city creamery. 30. t-ggs selected local extras, 33 Hen 15; broilers, 14 15; &ee8e J (By United Press Leased Wire.) San Francisco. Jan. 7. Largo bodies of Yuan Shi Kai's troops are desertlna to the revolution! and cltlos are bolng placed under strict martial law bv Yuan In an effm-t in PORTLAND MARKETS CHINESE TROOPS REVOLUTION prevent rioting and looting of stores, Nevr Yer,, iAy' cable advices from Hong Kong to; Mr- Carl"on headed a subscription !the China World stated today. f,ut Bnd circulated the same among I - - ,., . , ,, ,,. , I the patrons of route 4 and presented Kwong 8a threw down their guns . if . ... ... Hnd cnecre(1 ,he arr)va, of Moo re ' " v""' Dl""u' Government officers cent to hold the troops loyal to the empire were Jailed by Luk Wing Ting, governor of Kwong Sal. Luk Wing- Ting Is now commander-in-chief of the com-, blned rebel forces, and Yuan has sent General Lung Kang Wong and Wong Shung Leung to Muchow to watch his movements and attack him at the first opportunity. j The city of Kwong Tung Is now under martial law, and the popula tion is reported to be highly excited. ! Kune Wn Pa. a Hnnr Knnir nuwi. I paper, has been barred from Canton. Cables to Young China, the revolu tionary organ here, ' tell of the received him with cheers. With them he marched on Yuan's garrisons at Wal Chow, Yan Kong, Yan Chun and Chun Fal, 60 miles . from Canton, where' the government troops recog nized their old commander and pro claimed themselves republicans., Chan is now said to be massing for a move on Canton. V Tong Kal Tu, former governor of Yunnan, reported killed by the re publicans, Is not dead. He has Join ed the revolutionists,' cables stated. HANS SCHMIDT MUST DIE IX ELECTRIC CHAIR Albany, N. Y.i Jan, 7. -The New York court of appeals today denied the application for a re-argument of the appeal In the case of Hans 'Schmidt, unfrocked clergyman, con- vlcted 'of slaying his sweetheart, Anna Aumuller, Ills electrocution ,1s scheduled for next week. I. MURPHY Mr. Harper, who lives upon Wll Hams crock died and was burled Thursday, ' La grippe is gutting quite a hold tn the community. The Domicile fam ily has been on the sick list and threo of the members have had pneumonia, j Mrt- C' B' 8o,louk- ho hft" been In Grants Puss on business, was out looking after the ranch and attend ing to other business Monday. The dance Now Year's eve was the most successful one for a long time. Some very 'beautiful costumes, also some funny ones. Every one enjoyed themselves. Harry Orr has taken charge of the Protected Cove ranch. Mr. Rralnard, the former manager has moved to Medford to look after his own place, Word has been received that Mrs. Sweeney did not arrive at her former home until after her father had died. The Murphy grangers who attend ed the Pomona In Grants Pan New Year's day are unanimous In praising the good lime enjoyed by all, These "- earing becoming very I aviso those who are so fortunate as to receive Invitations, - I - PRTJITDALE Grange meets Saturday, January 8. Resale Jones, of Marshfleld, Ore., bwn ttlR her cousin, Alonxo -IonM' m,lY Geo. A.. Hamilton has a force of men clearing land, to be planted to an gsr beets. Mrs. Adolphj Hreltmayer, Miss St rend, D. C. Motley and Mr. Carlson drove over to Lorelei Tuesday. H. H. Wardrlp is III. threatened with pneumonia, at nls home on Gleneva ranch and Is unable to at tend his duties at the high school. The Frultdato Dancing club gave a mmquerado dance at the hall New - Year's eve. ! Alice Anient, of Grants Pass, was ', attest of Mildred Hamilton during the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Clark anjl Mrs. Cora Coutant were visitors In nmltdale Rnturday evening. Dwlght Jewell, who Is home from Corvallls for the holidays, , was n guest of J. H. Harris last week. iJturenco Underwood returned to Eugene Sunday morning, after a two weeks' visit at home. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roberts and daughters, Phyllis and Alice, motor ed over from Medford Friday and spent tho Xcw Year week-end with their former Panamanian neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wc'ier. Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Ilrellmaycr ani' on' Ro,linu Mr- Bn1 Mrs- 81nt" er.v, D. C. Hefloy, Estelle Oakes, Miss 8trpnd 'Mr- CarlHon wero dinner k'cb " wreltmayer homo ,.w - ., gate, with a purse of money on his first trip In the new year, Mr. Ap lpof. ,fl wftHlBglr cou;teou; snd obllslng, a fart appreciated by all persons who are served on this route, Florens Breltmayer Is taking care ef a ibaiy bruised arm and side, as the result of a kick r a horse. An v iviflff i ii ( i mi T5A laf a '-f a kl lf)b U ti v-r - a .v- w ' IV tA i . a - The White House Cash Grocery Saturday Specials Butter and Eggs are ' Lower in Price Finest Creamery Butter, your choice, per square .. ttOc Strictly Fresh Eggs, per doa..., a:lo Coal Oil (Kerosene), per gal.. .......18c Fresh Lemons, per don.............. SOo Nice lllpe Navel Oranges, per dos..80c tettr T.Hrarrt CkiiAw Hiinklat VivnU per doa. ...4K) Thus Canned String Deans are good at ....-.. .............l Oo Sweet Potatoes, 4c; 7 pounds for!ifto White House Grocery X-ray examination was necessary to determine the extent of the Injury, but fortunately no bones were found to be broken. Florens says that hereafter when he sees "81 Perkins" In the comic supplement being hauled from the scene of action after an encounter with "Maud's" hoofs, his sympathy will be entirely with "SI." BRIGGS GREEK .1 Ralph Moore and Jim Flodley spent Christmas with friends at Grants Pass. i Mrs, Kva Smith spent tbe holidays with relatives at Calico. Kenneth Royce, of the McKenile mine, left last week tor his home at Portland. John Hitrpool called on Mooro Bros, one day last week. R. Miller made a business trip to Calico one day last week. Fred Moore has been on tho sick list, but la somewhat Improved at this Writing. ' . Miss Edna Smith called on Mrs. Nellie Moore Thursday. Joss DeWltt, district ranger, spent several days at Brlggs creek station last weok. Owing to tho freezing weathor there is a shortage of water In some of tbe placer mines. The recent snowfall has given some of tbe boys around here the fever for bear hunting, but so far Lester Smith is champion, he having killed a large one near his home last Friday, Wei) Worth Trying JTriL Id'