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PAGE TWO DAILY ROCrX SITKA COCKXZIt THl IUiAV, JULY IS, Daily Bona Hirer C;uri;r. Al Independent Republican Newa paper. Catted Freea Leased , Wire Telegraph Service. A. E. VOORHIE3. Pnb. and Prop. . WILFORD ALLEN. Editor. Entered at the Qruti Pun, Ore gon. PoatoOce aa eecond-dasn mall matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES On Ttar ' , ' """V SM Bx Month! 1.00 Three Month! 1.10 One Month- : .10 Payable la Ad vane THURSDAY. JUL IS, 1916. OREGON WEATHER . ,. Tonight and Friday generally fair; variable winds. JORDAN'S MEXICAN POLICY. - To intervene la Mexican affair at the preaent time, using oar own mls takea aa a basis for Intervention, would he a blander waka would tend to deitroy all our moral prestige." aaid Dr. David Starr Jordan upon aia return from an interview at the border with 'prominent Mexicans with a view to adjostlas Mexican troubles. Be declares that Investlgalloa shows the M exicaa revolutionary movements are a necessity In the reformation of the archaic and harmful remnanta of the old Spanish regime. la the states aot affected by the war there is en tire order, schools are open, labor em ployed and a new growth of construc tive citisenahlp Is evident Even In the war-ridden state. Dr. Jordaa says, a start for order has been made, and out of the revolutions has grown a desire to make Mexico pay Its own way instead of borrowing money at ruinous rates. Dr. Jordaa advocates the patrol of the border by both American and Mexican troops. ' , Our friends over in Medford who recently voted to authorize a bond Issue of $300,000 for,the building of a railroad to the Blue Ledge mine are now involved in a merry war over the legal merits of the issue. Some say that It will never stand the test of the courts,' while others hold that the voters put the stamp of approval upon it when they voted in its favor. Probably, like the bonds voted prac tically unanimously by Grants Pass and later by Roseburg, the Medford ites will find that a vote in favor of the bonds will not mean much if they have left some legal loopholes. It took Grants Pass two years to un tangle her legal snarl and get action upon the bonds for 'Building the rail road that will connect the Rogue val ley with the coast There will be some pep Injected in to the next game between the Med ford . and Grants Pass baaeballlte. The Ashland Round-Up will have to take a back seat If tbe diamond con test is staged In the litbia city. Grants Pass expects ber boys to win, but there will be no streak of yellow ex hibited, whatever the outcome. EASTERN BATHING RESORTS TERRIFIFD (Continued From Page 1.) more tban 15 feet deep he will go anywhere. The fishermen experts In and around New York think there Is only one man-killer shark but assuming their position to be correct, the big lish has shown an amazing faculty for travel and a boldness which does not match with supposed facts as to the timidity of sharks In general. A week ago, Chark'H Rvan Santwell, of Philadelphia, wan attacked at Iloa'h Haven, X. J., and killed. FIvq days later, on July 6. Chart" Hruder, at Sprlnk Lake, N. J., succumbed to ter rible Injuries Inflicted by a man-eater. Yesterday, Lester Btlll well, 12, and : five other boy playmates went awlm mln;; in Mnttawan creek. Still wll waa snJacd after one of the other swimmers had felt the bruise of the Impact of a big- fish against his leg as he was drawing out of the water t Wyekoff s dock, Ho yelled a warn ing, biit fit 1)1 well wbs loo far away, Just One Life for You LIVE WELL Above all, start each day right. GOOD COFFEE KINNEY & TRUAX GROCERY " Quality First and before fee could reach the dock he was dragged under. When Stillwell'a companions spread the alarm la Mattawan. W. Stanley Fisher, 25 years old, and accustomed to the sea, waa among those who vol unteered to aid In searching for the boy's body. Disregarding all warn ing, he dove repeatedly la the spot where the shark seised Stlfiwell. Finally he found the mangled body and was bringing it to shore when he felt the shark turning under him. He fought lustily with legs and feet. screaming for help, but holding tight 'to Still well's body. When he was finally dragged Into a boat. It was seen his right leg had been literally tors into strips from the shark's teeth. Fisher died before he could be taken to a hospital. TO QUELL STRIKE Springfield, III., July 13. Upon re ceipt of message from citlxea of LaSalle county and Sheriff Davis, urg ing the Immediate necessity of send ing two companies of militia to pro tect property during the strike of 1,200 cement workers in the cities of LaSalle and Oglesby, Governor Dunne this afternoon dispatched company A. Rock Island, and company B, Gen- eseo, both of the Sixth regiment, to the strike-ridden cities. About SO men of company A and about the same number from com pany B will arrive at LaSalle at four o'clock this afternoon. The remain der of both eompanie will arrive at five o'clock tonight Portland, July 13. Today's mar ket quotations were: Wheat Club, 80; bluestem, 1.00. Oats No. 1 white feed, 26.50. Barley Feed. 28. Hogs Best live, 8.S0. Prime steers, 0.35; fancy cows, S.25; best calves, not qnoted. Spring lambs, 8.25. Butter City creamery, 2; coun try, 27. Eggs Selected local extras, 20. Hens, 1 4 1 4 H ; broilers, 16018; geese, 10 4? 11. Copper, 28. ADMIRAL WALTER M'LEAN. Commandant of th Navy Yard at Norfolk, Va. '. - Job printing of every description at. the Courier office. Letterbesds at tbe Courier, LLIIiOIS 111 PORTLAHD Markets " f BOXING MATCHES FOR THE SOLDIERS General Pershing's Headquarters la Mexico, July IS (Wireless to Colum bus. N. M.) Six slashing boxing matches wound up a smoker la the camp of the expeditionary forces here last night The receipts will be need to buy more boxing gloves, baseballs and bats aad other athletic supplies for the United States troops In Mex ico. The 20-foot ring waa pitched on a knoll, aaid to be the resting place or forgotten Artec chiefs who held sway over this region centuries ago. Mem bers of General Pershing's staff at tended, being seated on empty boxes, while the cheering soldiers squatted on the ground. The color line was drawn In se lecting opponents. A big black from the 10th cavalry was tnaWfced agalot a 24th Infantryman. Several of the white fighters bear army reputations for their cleverness with the gloves. No knockouts were scored, bat there wsa plenty of action. AMERICAN FLAG Baltimore, July 13. Shattering of the British starvation blockade will soon be attempted by a fleet of giant undersea freighters, flying the Amer ican flag. Inspired by tbe success of tbe Ger man submarine freighter Deutsch land, Manager Paul Hilken. of the Ozean Rhederei, Deutachland owners, is forming an American corporation to make undersea ships that will put tbe Deutschland in tbe pigmy class. Simon liAke, American submarine inventor, who fully a year ago pre dicted In a scientific paper that "we shall probably see some form of cargo-carrying submarine constructed for blockade running," will act in an advlstory manner to the new com pany. Hilken gave the United Press the following statement of his plans to day: "Captain Simon Lake, undoubtedly tbe pioneer In submarine invention, and Paul Hilken, American Manager of the Bremen Ocean Transportation company, 'are considering the advis ability of forming a company to oper ate, under the American flag, a large fleet of freight carrying submersible. "The anccess of the trip of the Deutschland and the huge profits which are already assured the ot of the vessel being practically paid I by her first voyage lead those who jare planning the new venture to ex jpect It to prove successful finan cially." I The cargo submarine Deutschland, Inspiration for this enormous plan, iwas ready today for loading, prelim inary to returning to Germany. It looked as though the tug Tlm mons was ready to haul her away I very soon. German Ambassador von Brntorff was due this afternoon to (neo Captain Koenlg and the crew and then to have dinner tonight with the I party a the guests of .Mayor Preston of Baltimore. Copenhagen, .Inly 13. German newppaper aiKert that eighty sub marines of th Deutschland class are now IHng built snd that twenty will 1 'iv t:ri 111 jj i t-i trij 111 nuH'mi, (U)HHLKH INCREASE ; IN I'ROIH TERRITORY 1 Portland, July 13. Mnunr' Ka'iH In thl prohibition territory are In creasing the county clerk rf veuled to- 'day. During the month of June 11,- 867 resident had liquor shipped to them. In May 10.377 affidavit were filed. Each succeeding month has showed a marked Increase, SUBMARINES DER 500.1 TELL HUGHES HE IS CANDIDATE New York, July II. Charles B. Hughes will be told that he la the republican candidate for president on July 31. at S p. in., la Carnegie hall. New York city. Selection or this date for the perfunctory ceremony was announced today by Senator Warren O. Harding, chairman of the notification committee, following a conference with Hushes and Chair man Wlllcox. Thera will be Invited to be pre sent at the ceremony members of the republican national committee, dele gates aad alternate to the republican convention, heads of republican or xanlsatlons throughout the various states, progressive national commit teemen and republican governors and members of congress." said Senator Harding. 'The notification ceremony will be followed by a reception, given by Mr. Hughes, at the Hotel AM or to the Invited guests. "Others who will be Invited will be prominent members of the pro gressive party." ' Harding was asked whether Roose velt would be present - "I can certainly say. as chairman of the committee.- he replied, "that the eolonel will be welcome. He cer tainly will be asked to attend, as will former President Taft." , SHR1NERS III II GO TO ATLANTA Buffalo. July 13. James C. Berger. of Denver, Colo., was elected Imperial outer guard at this afternoon's ses sion of the Imperial council of tbe Nobles of the Mystic Shrine after a spirited contest He defeated David W. Croesland, of Atlanta, Ca , the other six candidstes withdrawing. Minneapolis was formally awarded the 1917 conclave. The charter asked by San Antonio, Texas, for a new temple was granted. Tooeka's request for a dispensation was tabled for a year. Roanoke, Va.. was granted a dispensation. EXPENSE AT BORDER Jiuuun Washington. July 18, It I costing the United States f 10,000.000 a month to maintain Us military estab lishment on tbe Mexican border. Un der ordinary conditions it takes $310 a year to feed, clothe and pay a pri vate; 1250 addltlonsl goes for am munition, camp sites, water systems and Incinerating plants. Maintenance of the hospital corps is estlmsted ts cost at least 850 a man. The national guard concentration Is cotlng the government millions In railroad fares and extraordinary ex penditures. Hundred of motor trucks have been bought for the Mex ican expedition. a ; I ILLINOIS VALLEY Mr. and Mrs. 'Bailey, of Crescent City are vUltlng with tbe latter's iwrents, Mr. end Mrs. John Grllflp. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Ballc.', rf Murphy, are visiting with R. P. George and family. Everyone Is busy haying, and from all report the rrop I up to Us usual good standard. Mr. and Mrs. A. X. Parsons were In the valley on Sunday. Lloyd l4iuner was a business vis itor in the valley on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Dyer and family, of the deep gravel mine, departed on Tuesday for California to make their future home. II. 8. Woodcock, who was Injured In an automobile accident, I report ed 0 getting along very well. Jack Eggcr I erecting a new bun galow on hi lot In Takllmn, The Christian Science society hold weekly rending at the Holland school noun"!." Mr. Wine and Mrs. Coulter being the readers, ' Mr. and Mr, Sholtz, of llorribrook, the latter a daughter of W. B. King, have moved to Takllnia to reside. 'POWHEIt PLANT EXPLOSION lill.LH 9 AND INJUR EM M 1 Haskeld, N. J., July 13. Thren men were killed and upward of 115 Injured toy an explosion In the hut llstlte plant of the DuPont Pbwder company works here today. . $10,000,000 MONTH -I Mrs. Louis Lttcke aad family spent the Fourth la the Ilussey district, all enjoying a neighborhood picnic. Sylvia Matson has been on (he sick list, but Is somewhat Improved at this .time, V j Mrs. Kathrya Bonner and daugh ters, Clarice and Dorothy, and Leo Thompson aad Nora Woody cele brated the rourth at Ashland. , Rev. Long. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. John Summers were out Sunday aad helped la the Sunday school. Mr. Marshall led Sunday j school and also sang a solo. Mr. Long gave a very Interesting talk. Ouy and Leo Thompson spent Sun day afternoon at the Wllhelm ranch. W, V. DeArmond and family and Mrs. Joule Thompson spent the Fourth at Ashland.' . Mlntle Wllhelm. who has been vis iting at Reuben, returned to her home last week. J. Woody and family, who have had charge of the EUmann board ing house, have moved to town. Frank Knox and wife are In charge now. I W. II. Kaox and family spent the Fourth at Aahland. driving np In their Ford. LELANP The parties who bought the Jim Blaine mine near Placer arrived Sunday and will pot a crew of men at work aooa. A number of the Inland people motored to Ashland last week to take in the Fourth aad the round-up. A fine time was reported. ! K. 8. Kilts, or Kennett. California, arrived last week to visit for a few days wHh his brother, IJnk Kills, later going on to Cottage Grove to visit his daughter before returning home. I Verne and Frank Kellogg, of Santa Ana. California, stopped off In In land the Fourth to look over some land they own In this vicinity, i Phil Kelley, of Glendale. was In Leland Monday on buslnesa. I Mrs. A. Motrlson returned from Grants Pass last Wednesday, where she was railed to be with her son. Glen, who waa operated on for throat trouble. . Raymond Self Is spending the sum mer visiting bis aunt, Mrs. Morrison, ' James McCumber, Leonard Miller, Unk and Charles Kills and Mrs. Rills went to the Wolf Creek cemetery Sat urday to help build the new fence, and from Colden came Mark Davis and three sons, Coleman. Melvln and Bert. Elmer and Elver Perkins, Mr. Payne, Mose Lehman. Renx Miller. Will Wblttaker, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. H. P. Perkins and Mrs. Elmer Perkins, and from Wolf Creek. Mr. snd Mr. Thomas LeMond and Roy Davis. The men were all busy slashing brush and building fence, and the ladles pre pared the lunch, which was served picnic style. The fence was finished, and the people In each community thank one and all who so kindly con tributed In sny wsy toward fixing 111 the cemetery. If a "Want It for You, "Save the DIXIXJ WHEN YOU have ue for a telephone, you use Itcounting the cot aa reasonable, almost trivial, perhaps, for the service rendered. You thus take the "short cut" to the result you want to secure. When you liavo business that can ho coiiNiiiimmted REST through using clusHlllod advertising, USE It! For tho uhuaI "want ad tasks" are such na can hs accomplished Kiitltfactorlly ONLY through want-ad advertising. , . If you nro harrowed by anxloty about that tcnantlces property, a "ciiiiipnlKn of t-luxslflcd advertising" la tho only 111HI.MCH8LIK1C KOIATJOX OF THE MATTER. This "campaign" may not need to extend beyond a few coiiKociitlvo Insertions of your "To lift" ad and tho cxpciHO of securing a tenant, and restoring tho EARNING POWER OF YOUR PROPERTY, may lo almost nominal. If llio future seem all askew to your vision Iterause you are out of work) a "want ad campaign" becomes "rcnl business pro portion" to you -ono Hint Kliould Ih taken up without nil hour of dflny. If you liavo property to sell, and tho "TIME ELEMENT" I Important; n rcnl vntu - advertising campaign Is, probably, the most urgent business plan you liavo before you today. A scries of "ad," . published .consecutively UNTIL TlltC PROPERTY IS 801,1), may In volvo so Httlo expense, measured by tho result, that It will hardly "count" at all! If yon get, from "want odvcrtMnK," t.Vcry variety or service it can render ,yti, you'll find life n great deal slmjiler mid easier. an UahtMtriicxJ.laDcIi tULLAK I V fuck afar Cius va. n aboov ac. incimaksks NEW HOPE 1 Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wynant and son, Kenneth, celebrated the Fourth at New Hope with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. II. B, Wynant. . Ernest McCalllster Is working at Evans creek, at the sawmill. Mrs. Lealle Cruse called on New Hope friends last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Wynant and Miss Edna Pope visited their son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wynant. at tbe Riverside ranch, 8uoday. Oladya Oblea visited Edna Poo last Tuesday. Mrs, Chester York and little son and Miss Ila Weeks called on Mrs. II. 8. Wynant. the former's mother, last Monday. Shorty Matson has been working for Jsmes Warner. Some person removed the batterlea from H. B. Wynant'i engine room. Their return will prevent trouble. r fk urn) ale T A. Bauer and J. Harris spent Bundsy In Grants Pass the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Blanchard. Charles I'hlen and Mr. Leech, of Cold Hill, who have been gueat of Mr, and Mrs. O. C. lckous, hav returned home . Mr. and Mr. Buttery and Mr. and Mr. Adolpa Breltmayer spent Wed nesday In Ashland, making the trip by auto with Florens Breltmayer. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Weber and sons, of Grants Pass, and Mtss Horning, of Hood River, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Breltmayer. Word has been received of the death of Mrs. John Rosa st Watson vllle, Cat. Mrs. Ross had been la very poor health and decided to re turn to her former California home several weeks ago, at which place her death occurred last week. GLYCERINE AM) ItAHK PREVENT APPENDICITIS Tbe simple mixture of buckthorn bark, glycerine, etc., known as Adler-l-ka, astonishes Grsnts Pass people. Derail se Adler-l-ka act on ROTH lower and upper bowel. ONE SPOON FUL relieve almost ANY CASE con stipation. our atomach or gas. It remove such surprising foul matter that a few doses often relieve or pre vent appendicitis. A short treatment help chronic stomach trouble. The INSTANT, easy action of Adler-l-ka I astonishing. Tho National Drug Co. location notices, Courier office. Ad" Can Do Don't Try to Expense" Ann rvt r rtked