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PAGE PorB PAILY ROGUE RIVER COURIER MONDAY, JAM'AHY IT, 1B1A. Maud Powell Violinist PorUaEd, Jan. 20, 1916 Her records are now on sale at Music and Photo House STAXTOX ROWELL, Prop. f AMI SEMEXTS TONIGHT . ,., f Bijoo 4 "What the River Foretold." ... Star ' Mary Pickford. fttftttttttttttt COMING KTKXTS Jan. IS, Tuesday Study section of Music club meets at 7:30, re hearsal at 8:15. SXOW STORMS STOP BATTUXG IX RUSSIA Berlin, via Sayvllle, Jan. 17. Six teen civilians were killed or wounded at Lens by British artillery, according to official announcement today. "Snow storms," said the statement, "have impeded activity in Russia and for the most part the" engagements there are only between patrols." MAX REPORTED KILLED IX MEXICO IS ALIVE customs sacs: t-ouu, 01 ci ruo, wireu advices to the state department today indicating that Bertie Kramer, re ported massacred in Madera, Mexico, is alive. OCCUPATION1 OP GREEK ISLAND IS PROTESTED Vienna, Jan. 17. Austria today protested the allied occupation of the Greek Island of Corfu, in a note sent through American Ambassador Pen fleld. TWO CONVICTS ARE PARDONED BY WILSON Washington, Jan. 17. President Wilson today unconditionally pardon ed J. J. Beal and Frank Qulnn, of Oklahoma, convicted of conspiracy to prevent negroes from voting. TONIGHT SPECIAL PROGRAM 3-Act 101 BlKon Feature What the RiverForetold With Sensational "101" Cast A Thriller 1 i Special 2-RccI Comedy "A Tale of lweniy oiones A Skyscraper Comedy 10c and 15c Tomorrow "Neal of the Navy" FER52NAL Rev. Taylor Q. Bunch is on a trip to Med ford. George Soranaon went to Medford this morning. Guaranteed electric Iron, $3.75. Bush Electric Shop. Phone 141-R. tt Win. Spalding made a trip to Med ford this morning. Sheriff Will Smith made a trip to Hugo this morning. A. A. Flynn made a trip to Gold Hill on business this morning. J. M. Tetherow is at Medford to day, having gone there this morning. Pr'or. J. S. MacMurray returned this morning from his regular week ly trip to Ashland. It possible, see Mary Pickford in "Rags," Star tonight. Crowded house last night. 43 J. Stevenson, who has been in the city several days on business, left this morning on his return to Alabama. Cecil Schilling, wife and little daughter, left yesterday for Los An geles, having closed their business interests here. Mrs. Jesse Ash, who came here to be at the bedside of her mother, Mrs. j Leigh, left Sunday, returning to her home at Hoskiss, Colo. Bargains in ladies' and misses' coats. One-half regular price. Mrs. E. Rehkopf. 623tf Mrs. Dr. Little, of Oakland, Ore gon, returned home Sunday, having been here to attend the funeral of her cousin. Mr. Perdue. Mrs. E. V. Smith, of Albany, who has been the guest of her nephew, E. V. Smith, since Christmas, return ed to her home at Albany this morn ing. Arrow collars at Bishop's. 403tf Ed Weston, of Medford, is in town today looking after business inter ests. Mr. Weston is now a one-third owner in the DeArmond ranch on Rogue river. Miss Grace Cheshire, of Portland, and Mrs. T. C. Lucky, of Eugene, 'daughters of Roe Cheshire, accom 'panied by Mr. Lucky, arrived this afternoon on account of the illness i of Mr. Cheshire. ' R. E. Stephenson left this after noon for Montello, Nev., to resume railroad work, having been off some weeks on account of an Injury. Mrs. Stephenson will remain here for the present. CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank all who gave sus assistance, sympathy and Dower remembrances In a time of affliction land the loss of a beloved husband and ibrother. ! MRS. LEO PERDUE. ! MRS. EMMA LEEPER. 1 COUNT!" TREASURER'S CALL FOR WARRANTS All Josephine County (Pink) Road Warrants, protested prior and Includ ing May 12", 1915, are hereby called ,ln, and are payaible at the treasurer's office on and after the 20th day of j 'January, laie, on woicn aaie wier est will cease. i J. E. PETERSON, 647 ' County Treasurer POLICE DOUBT STORY OF MODERN RAFFLES (By United Press Leased Wire.) Berkeley, Cal., Jan. 17. Weird tales of a fashionable gang of thieves which out-raffled Raffles, told by Irvln N. Kelley, now serving a sen tence in San Quentin prUon, are doubted today by the local police. ' Kelley said there were two women and two men in the gangibesldes him self. According to his story they gained admittance to fashionable circles and then robbed their wealthy acquaintances. Kelley declared a de sire for revenge against bis former companions prompted him to confess. For a month the police of many cities have unsuccessfully followed "leads" furnished in his confession. I The Word "Gnt." At one time the word "gent" was a reputable term for general use. A re spectable writer iu l.'tii) tells of "a sup per to dher gentlemen of the Gray's inne for the great untitle U'lwecn I hum and the Middle Temple gents." The dlarlHt Evelyn miviiIim of the "noise uud tumult occasioned by three or four Wild gefits lu drink." Soon after Queen Victoria' accession "gents" becume vulvar. Tuuc-lseruy speaks of It lu 184a as uu "affectionate diminutive much in use among cummerclul per sons," i Well Named. Salesman-Why not try one of our Rip Von Winkle rugs, madam? Prospective Purchaser What kind are they? Sulesmau-They have uo unusually long nap. Inillnnupolla Star. LOCAL : Duck Seaaou Closed- The federal game law are in effect regarding ducks and other water birds, the closed season upon ducks commencing Sunday. The state law makes a longer open season, but the federal law takes precedence ovr the state law. Address of "liberty" Taylor G. Bunch, one of the field secretaries of the Religious Liberty association, will deliver an address in the Gaiety theater Wednesday night, at 7:45, on the subject of 'Liberty." Special music will be a feature of the program. Westlnghouso Manila Lamps , Save electricity. Price 27c and up. Bush Electrle shop. 645 Cn.se iu Juvenile Court District Attorney Mlllor has filed a complaint in the juvenile court presided over by Judge Gllletto charging Elmer Richardson, 14 years of age, with being a delinquent. The case was called this afternoon, but was continued for further investiga tion. Flashlights Splendid new line of flashlights, bulbs and batteries at Bush Electric shop. 645 Attorney Miller Speks The subject of "Juvenile Court Work" was well bandied by County Attorney W. T. Miller at the Baptist church Sunday night. Mr. Miller took Portland's record for a year, showing the number of male and female delinquents, and ascribing the causes that led to many of the crimes. The talk was decidedly in teresting, and the audience showed its appreciation by real applause. Registration Hooks Ope The registration books were open ed this morning In the office of the county clerk, and voters can now pre pare themselves for the election of 1916. The first voter to present himself and receive the official o. k. upon his right as a voter was Senator J. C. Smith, he being closely followed by Attorney J. N. Johnston, No. 3 being A. Shade. The books will re main open till April 18, which will be the last day for registration for the primary election . to be held May 19 th. Deer In Distress It Is reported that the deer are having difficulty in some portions of the mountains where the snow Is deepest in getting around, and rumor has It that a number of them have already fallen prey to hunters who are not mindful of the law. It is also feared that some of the smaller deer will perish If they can not get to feed. Governor Wlthycombe and the state game department have is sued an appeal to the people through the game wardens to feed the birds and the game animals where It is possible In view of the heavy fall of snow in the hills. The wardens have also been urged to prosecute to the limit anyone who may take advantage of the helpless condition of the game to kill it in violation of the law. isw it Cria "IJi'V did vim tfi't vn" ri'M":1! t"Ui penim-i.! V" -1 .'v-i-4 !u-ii i" A Itiil " S',-1,,,...,,.,, Chips From China. Thus far Emp Yuan has given no In dication of an Intention to Introduce the open house In Chliia.-WaHhlngton Post The former boy emperor of China Is said to be a rather dull young man. lie must be If they've noticed It In Chlnn.-Detrolt Free Press, Chlnu may get so weary of trying governments of it owu that any aug gestlons Japan may dare to offer will be welcome. Washington Star. Emperor Yuan wants n new consti tution for China. A constitution seems to be about the most useless thing Chi na could bave.-Plttsl'urgb Dispatch. Town Topics. Boston's population Is now 745,430. compared with (170.585 In 1010. Tho sacred codfish has put on 7-1.8."4 new scales. New York Sun. Chicago cau't show such a mighty gain lu the next census. belng bor dered on the south by the Indiana state lino and on the north by Evans-1 ton, which remains equally Inflexible, 8k Louis Globe-Democrat. Pittsburgh reportB that every build ing that can bo used ns n factory Is now being put to that service, and there Is a growing fear that I'lttsburgli may become more vulgarly prosperous than ever. Indiana. oil Npws, MANY COASTERS AUK INJURED IX TACUMA (By United Press Leased Wire.) Tacoma, Jan. 17. The bobslod that was responsible for the broken leg of Clyde Kauti was made to sorve as stretcher and provided splint that brought up the Injured mem ber, and Kauti Is In a local hospital today, resting comfortably. It was the fortunate circumstances of there being a trained nurse In the party, who ordered the sled broken up, that enabled Kauts to receive such effi cient first aid. Thirteen coasters have been Injured since the present fall of snow. One of these. Way mil. 11 years old, who was Injured Saturday evening when his sled collided with an automobile, Is In a critical condition tod.iy with a fractured skull. Wm. Gillespie, aged 7. suffered a broken leg Sun day, and his little companion, Lillian Trouttnan, was painfully Injured when the children slid into an au tomobile driven by Dr. Naoe. CHARGE SONS WITH PI.OT TO MURDER PARENTS Chicago, Jan. 17.- Charged with plotting to murder their parents, Irving and Herbert Updlko were held by the police today. According to the story the police wrung from them, they Intended the murders (because they believed tho father's farm and the Updike mines were about to chango hands to their detriment. Tho elder son, Irving, 38 years old, was said to have forced hla 21-year-old brother to Join In his plan. The mur ders, It la said, were to have been committed last night. The change In the father's will was slated for today. The younger son la said to have agreed to poison the parents, but Intended to thwart the elder brother. From tho younger man the police got wind of the al leged plot. The younger son Is un derstood to be held merely ns a wit ness. NAVAL EXPERTS TO PROBE SUBMARINE QUESTION Washington, Jan. 1 7. Secretary of the Navy Daniels announced today he will appoint a board of tho ablest naval experts to investigate the whole submarine question after the probe Into the E-2 disaster at Brook lyn Is completed. Ho declured tho E-2 explosion Is a "tremendous argu ment" In favor of the suggested naval laboratory for which he has asked congress to appropriate $1,000,000, Plans for general equipment of submarines with the new Edison bat teries have been halted. Officials said that further experiments with them would bo made before actual trials on vessels. What Massenat Drsadod, Massenet dreiidod the tlrt perform ance of IiIh opera so much that he usuully left the city and hid until they were over, in bin book "Souve nirs de'lu Vie de Theatre" Pierre Her too tells of meet Inn blin the ulglit be fore the production of bis "Uol do La bore" and congratulating tilm on the success tbut was sure lie was union lsbed at the weary, melancholy atti tude of the composer. "Massenet si lently took off his bur mid pointed with bis Oncer at his bnlr It was freshly silvered, to my surprise, for we were then both young men And be said to me. 'See what it costs to bring out sn perar" 8afty First Passenger (to colored porter) Excuse me, but please tell me wben the break fast car opens. Colored Porter-We's Just bad our coffee and roll, so it's ull ready for the guests now.-Judge. MAJOR ROBERT R. M0TON. 8uocd Lats Booker T. Wash Ington In Tusksgss Institute. p:fa Jilt . J I ( TURKARMYTO ASIATIC FRONTS London, Jan. 17. Turks, freed for other services by British abandon ment of Galllpoll peninsula, are being rushed to Asia to meet onslaughts on three fronts, according to Athens dis patches today. The operations In the east eclipse those lu Europe, and speed, Is essential as the British are gaining the upper hand, according to reports. .-, In Mesopotamia, after varying for tunus, tho Turks are retreating on both sides of the Tigris south of Kut EUVtuara. Meantime, General Ayl mer appears llkvly to accomplish his mission of relieving the hard-pressed British force nt Kut-EI-Amnra. Simultaneously, Grand Duke Nicholas on the Caucasus front Is try Ing to ram his way through to ,Meo potamla to join tho British forces, while In Persia the Germans, It Is known, have united with the Turks In a bitter struggle near Ilamndan. Turk and Russian official claims are at odds In the matter of the Cau casus, but the Russians apparently are having the advantage In their new offensive. Constantinople admitted today that the Turk advance posts had retreated several miles, though last night's statement claimed vic tories for the Turks. The London war office announced last night that the Turks are retreat ing In the Kut-El-Amara vicinity. The triple struggle Is destined to ho of Importance, for Germany long has dreamed of an empire In the east, and If the battling now progressing Is successful for the allies, the Teu tonic ambitions may be crushed for all time. WANTS WILSON TO MAKE AX AGREEMENT WITH CARRANZA Washington. Jan. 17. A resolu tion by Senotor Gore today directed President Wilson to make an agree ment with General Carranra for re storation of order In Mexico. It was referred to the foreign committee without drthate. Under It a neutral xone would be created along the border" for Joint iiollclnu by both governments until j order la restored. Then the American j troops would withdraw. The rosoliir Itlon empowers the president to em- jploy the necessary military and nanl forces. FIMMW STOP TUAFFiv) TO POMONA, ('ALIFOKNIA Pomona. Cal., Jan. 17. With over threo and one-half Inches of rain dur ing the past twelve hours, morning dawned today with the Btreets and roiuls running torrents of water and tho city Isolated from tho transpor tation standpoint. The Pacific Electric Is reported to be washed out at Baldwin Park and Alta Lorn a, and the track bed dam aged at many Intervening points, ne cessitating slight repairs boforo traf fic can ho resumed. OKLAHOMA TOWX THREATENED BY FIUE Ardmore, Okla., Jan. 17. Wirt, a town In the Healdon oil fields, Is In danger of destruction by fire, accord ing to meager reports reaching hero this afternoon. These said that 1,000 are homeless. As wires are down, de tails are lacking. A blaze Friday wiped out the busi ness district, north of Main street. This afternoon's (Ire Is south of that street, where the post offlco, tele phone exchange and largor mercantile establishments are located. PHOENIX, AIUZONA, HAH HEAVY FALL OF RAIX Phoenix, Ariz., Jan. 17. Three Inches of rain fell here during tire past 24 hours. Streams are rlBtng and floods are probalble. "Do as Rome Dots." The saying "Do as Rome does" originated with St. Ambrose In the fourth century. It arose from a dl- veralty of the observance of Saturday, j The Milanese mude It a fenst, the Ro 1 mans a fast, St. Ambrose being ask ed what should be done lu inch a ciiho, replied: "In mutters of little con sequence It Is belter to be guided by the geucrul usage. When I a in at , Milun I do not fust on Hniiinlay, but ! when I am at Rome I do as they do In ; Rome," . j Pstltgraln. i Paraguay Is said to produce about j 70 per cent of the world's output of i petltgraln, tho essential oil extracted ; from the leaves of tho sour orange j It Is chiefly used lit the manufacture or perrumcs. SEND SHEEPMEN OPPOSE v HOMESTEAD BILL Salt Lake, Jan. 17. A bitter tight Is to be waged against the 640 home stead bill, now under debate In con gress, by the National Woolgrowera' association. A lubby will be main- talm at Washington, '0,000 having been raised for this purpose at tba convention which Just closed here. Woolgrowers declare tho pending bill makes It possible for persons to Mo on 040 acres of grating" land and charge livestock growers exorbitant prices ror It. It Is also said1 the bill has no pro vision for preservation and develop ing of watering places. ASK PROTECTION FOR AMERICANS IN MEMO) Washington, Jan, 17. Consul Edwards at Juarci sent a message to the state department today saying be had asked the Carram-lsta authorities lUr (II Wli'vUWH Mi VI i ( I m "Cusl" mining district. Secretary Unslng denied that ho had given Edwards an order to take this action. NEWARK XEWSPAPF.IW AHE HOI.n BY THE SHERIFF Newark, N. J., Jan. 17. William Wallace Chapln, former owner of the Seattle Post-lntelllgencer and former part owner of the Ban Francisco Call and Chicago Herald, today purchased the Evening Star and Morning Eagle for $233,000 at auction. Tho nows papera were owned by Senator Smith, bankrupt. ItENCUEItS GO TO RELIEVE KHAME It FAMILY AT MADERA Kl Paso. Jan. 17. A party or four has left Chihuahua City to rescue the Krsmer family at Madera, who now reported safe, though persistent Tp rumors last week said one or more of' them had been slain by bandits. SKW TODAY CLASai two Issues, 25c; six Issues, 60c; one month, 11.50, when paid In advance. When not paid In ad vance, 5c per lino per Issue, U3-ACRK RANCH Over 11000 new Improvements, U$ than one-halt mile to N. 1'. Ily. station, store and pout office, near school; ainut 35 acres of clover, more ground ready for seeding In spring, and nearly alt can be cultivated. Spring water piped to buildings, free ranRO for rftnrk. Will exchange for smaller acrenno close In Grants Pass. Must lie good land and will Improved. Send complete description of your property. Address owner, F. E. llcprs, KtevunHvllle, Mont. 056 YOUNxToTTirFlK roiil Klrker, II. F, I). 3. 648 WANTED A good heavy horse In trade for 5-year-old cow, coming fresh. Inquire 523 West L St. C50 MODERN housekeeping rooms, hot and cold woler. electric lights. 232 West 1 street. Mrs. J. 8. Smith 48 MST OPIHHITUXITY Tonight " to see 1 AlAKY PICKPOKIWA (Vimnu' Hlanwrj Mary Pickford Alibis "America's Sweetheart," alias "The Maude Adams of tho Movies," In the great foature A crowded house' last night greatly enjoyed this Interesting wholesome five-reel photoplay. 10 and 15 ConU STAR M