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VOU It., No. I . GRANTS PAHS, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON, THURSDAY, APRIL g, 1019. A ' i WHOLE NUMBER gfl.Tfl. OREGON LEADS iFIBE SURVEY DF ir.. Tn ntTn m IIIIIFEMII HCO PACKS 1ST SMS M 1 'KipS v ffbw '-'11 yp W Tii III I HAM hnilfr cnml.loiir WiHii Miivk iHUr Urc 111 fllll I ill 111 lilt U A 8ocl1lU Ixo tc Ked, Ixxrtlng A MR POTO I lOnlT IN.LUAN UKIyt r;,'a: u ' u!rLL ::--"V "sa ANUbUtoHulVIL I'OHTI.AM) LAGGING HKIIl.M). STATU HAS 80 TKIl ri-JXT OF HUWCIUPTIONH HAWED HUB' PLEDGE JOSEPHINE CO, Gmmiiiw-e Amouiil, Hut I rn TImim' Who Ar Abli, lo 1U lojnl ml Take Tholr Hlwrn Sun Franclitco, Apr. if I. Oregon 1 loading Hit) KlulM In III l district In thu race (or the first (till limn quota. Tli city of Portland It re tortU to bo laKKing. The state out side of Portland him rt'ached 80 r rent of Its quota. A misunderstanding haa arln in Uil comity with reference to mil Mcrliitlonn to Ihu Victory loan. This hm remitted In a number who are able to autmcrltie falling to take bond. The facts tn the cane are these: The quota for Josephine county was not at 1146,700. Thta was believed high, by many and n effort was made to reduce It. which liroved futile. A few day bofore the drive bcnan Morris Bros, of l'ort land. agned to buy 130,000 worth of Josephine's quota If thu balance was aubiHirlbcd by Monday morning, the tlmo for the drive to begin.'' This county haa hnd an exception al record In oil previous war drive and anxiety was felt t-onrornlnif this ono. After conferences between the local loun commlttoe and Hie hank It waa decided tliut to make sure of this $30,000 tl!t hnd bcon condi tionally, promised, the ibanks would subscribe the balance, which they did. This made the county officially over the top In the drive. This move on the part of the banks however, waa with a confldonco that those In the county 'Who were able to buy would take a part of these bonds off of their hands. For this reason ' the drlvo was bosun and la being made, though officially we are: over the -top. The banks are not anxloua that those who do not reel ahlo to buy should subscribe, but that those who do have money to Invest take up some of these bonds. 781.8H0 YANKS RETURNED TO U. 8. BIXOB ARMISTICE Washington. Apr. 24. On April 21 an official announcement by the war department said 120,278 from the army overseas were at sea en route to this country. A total of 731,889-men toad been landed in this country up to an including that date. Since the signing of the armistice the war department has turned back to the shinning -board 802 -vessels, with an aggregate dead weight "' of 2,000,000 tons, '.'. . j 4 ONE YEAB AGO TODAY 4 4 Germans drive dent Into Brit- 4 4 Ish lines north of Albert. - Huns concentrating troops 4 and supplies for smash at. Am lens. ' -f Allied airmen report masses of Huns ibelng rushed throiigh Belgium to . renew Flanden f drive. - , 4 -f Big gun batteries of the Gor- mans leveling allied trenches to 4 open ithlrd battle of the Somme.' 4 f America's forces Rlowly, mov- 4 lng overseas to prepare for fall 4 " drives. "t 4- Subscribe now to the Victory 4 4' Liberty loan w1at you would 4, 4 have paid for victory then. 4 4444 ( nimiliiT Writs Hay iHU-r Fire FiglitiiiK Appnrutu Wan Good ' Investment . That the money nt ror better flre-flghtlng equipment .In Oranls Pass was good Investment la prov en by the following kller to C, A Sldlor of this city, from Hurvey Wells, state Insurance commissioner ''The Oregon Insurance rating bu reau haa Just filed tholr report on Die restirvey of Grant Pnmt and af ter summarising same I find that on "One hundred fifty-one buildings the average reduction Is approxl mutely 9 pr cent. "On 19 bulldlnwi the incroaae Is 9 per cent. "On 181 places where contonts are Insured there Is a reduction av oraglng about 8 per cent. "On 84 places thore la an Increase of aibout 12 per cent. "No change In the rate on 92 places. "There are places where rate were raised due to the Increase' In huxarda and many other places where a small reduction was granted and a greater one could have been had but the surveyors found - that the owner or the occupants were care lessallowing rubbish to accumu late, the storage of gasoline, dyna mite caps and other combustibles. defective wiring and unprotected opening In buildings not guarded ajfalnst fire In an adjoining build ln. "However, I believe the reduction In rates will be enough In one year to reimburse the taxpayers of Grants Toss for the expense .made In Im proving their fire equipment." AGAINST INSECTS Sacramento, Cal., Apr. 24. On the east the 'Rocky mountains and on the west the Pacific ocean form nuturul 'barriers for stales of the Pa clflu slope against the migration of harmful Insects and of plant ' dl' souses. If plant distribution by hu man agency can be properly regulat ed In this region comparative free dom from horticultural diseases may be enjoyed by the western states, O H. llecke, commissioner of horticul ture for California poueves. Governor William D. Stephens, S the suggestion of Mr. llecke has written the governors of nine west ern etates requesting Hint plant quarantine representatives be sont to California on May 26 to tnoot at Riv erside with representatives from this state, Canada, Irwer California, Ha waii -and Florida, to discuss prob lems arising from plant Importation. TO BLAST ANCIENT WALLS ; toowhlovllle, Cal., Apr. 24.- With in a few weeks the massive stone walls of the hlstorlo old town of St. Uuts. In the north part of this coun ty, will disappear before the blasts of hydraullo monitors here the town site was spared, but recently a new company' ipiircliased the holding and all preparations have been made to work the ground, "which carries val ues In' gold. The roofs and doors of the buildings .have been removed but the walls will go down in the general debris. '.-.. : - '; . i v The property U known as the Loft us TJlno "Lead, and voporatlons have already commenced under a permit from the federal debris board, a re straining dam tiavlng been built. Will Police Coveted Ground Will Protect American Embassy Johnson and Borah Approve The President's Action -France Silent Paris.'Apr. 1.4. Captain Pozzl, of Premier Orlando's staff, stated that the Italian military forces would ic cupy that portion of Dalmatla ajnd other Adriatic territory named In the pact of London, with about 100,000 men and a similar force will be sent to the district around Plume. After Lloyd George conferred wttii Premier Orlando today, It waa an nounced that Orlando would not go home to Italy .until tonight. Orlan do Issue a statement previously re plying to President Wilson, saying that he waa compelled to withdraw from the conference after the presl dent's action. King Victor Emanuel telegraphed Premier Orlando, commending his action and Insisting that he not re cede from his position. The king stated that If a break became deft nite. Italy would attempt to make separate peace with Germany. Ilomh Hounds Warning Washington. Apr. 24. President Wilson's attitude toward Italy la en dorsed by Senator Johnson of Cati torn I a, who expressed the hope that Wilson will persist in his refusal to recoanlze Italy's or Japan's "secret bargains.", Kenyon, Iowa republi can, also 'approved. Senator Borah of Idaho, republican, agreed with the attitude toward the secret trea ties but said the situation reveals what It means for this country to meddle In European affairs. He said "we have incurred the ill will of the people of Japan and Italy, the sus picion of China, and severe criticism by France, In four months." MEDFORD SAVES THE ' Medford went over the top In the Pacific & Eastern drive at noon Wed nesday. With $1,000 to collect; that mornlng the committee , iuemQers started out with ft rush and the ne- y cessary balance was secured in re cord time. - ' ' ! With the' announcement of success John Tomlln announced he would at once start construction of his new 120,000 box factory at Crater Lake Junction. The Big pines will open up logging operations and the Apple- gate Lumber company will resume activity 'as soon as the logs begin to roll. iMedford Tribune. . -. . HOCHE TR001S ATTACK RED CROtW STATION New York, Apr. 24 .4-Oerman troops have attacked the American Red Cross mission at Kovno, L1thu; anla, according to a cablegram re cetved -hen -today.. I'S' vT ' 'if'"" "1 ' HOOVER DENIES HE AT , Paris, Apr. 24."-Herbert Hoover, food administrator, , is annoyed by dispatches announcing-that he was in Berlin. , He has been here in Paris for weeks and is unable to aooount tor the report, unless he Is being Im personated. ' ' r With 200,003 Soldiers, But Italy Dependent on I'. 8. Washington, Apr. 24. Officials here believe that Wilson's return will be delayed by the upset plans-, but believe that Italy eventually will be obliged to recede from her demands. She is almost entirely dependent up on the United Slates for credit, food and fuel. Will Protect Embawty ' Paris, Apr. 24. Reuters' Limited learns that the Italian government is taking ' measures to 'protect the American embassy at Rome and the consulates In all Italian cltlefe. In event of demonstrations. Paris, Apr. 24. U is understood that France and England, after consultation with President Wilson will make another effort to draw from the Italians a further declara tton as to the situation. Hope is still entertained that a way may be found to terminate the grave Inci taat to the satisfaction of all par ties. ;" Italians Cheer Orlando Rome, Apr. 24. In an imposing demonstration here' today the pa raders cheered for Premier Orlando. Delegation Hesitates Paris, Apr. 24. Although the Ital ian delegation announced this morn ing Its Intention of withdrawing, Lloyd -George declared this . after noon, after a conference with them, that the Italians will not leave Paris today. , t . . OF ' ' ' 1 ." ' ';' " Tucson, Arts., Apr. 24. A cafe teria for hogs Is the most recent ex- perlment 0f the agricultural exten- sion service of the University of Ari zona, and according to W. E. Sch neider of the university staff, It proved extremely successful. ' In the cafeteria feeder as tried by. the university, 'the' feed corner down slowly, 'but perpetually, eliml natlng, say. those, who watched It, the fighting that usually takes place in the ordinary pen at meal time.' With feeding time 24 -"hours long the pig Is able to work regularly at his business of making a hog' of himself;'"-:" ' ' f ' ' " '" ' WOULI RUN BQRAH v;:' ,v' , . . FOR U. 8.. PRESIDENT Washington, Apr.,-, 24. Senator William' E. Borah has been strongly urged since his recent speaking tour of the middle west to get into the race for the republican nomination for president next year. It la learned from the most -trustworthy sources To all these lmportunlngs. It is learned, he has replied that he does not wish to Tje regarded as a candi date, advanolng the belief that even if he wen so inclined his . candld dacy, active or implied, would des troy the effectiveness of his . tight against the league of nations which his heart Is set. . : ' ' Budapest, Tuesday,- April 22. This city is going through a crisis worse than that of April S. There Is apprehension that there will be a violent swing to anarchy with the so cialists loosing control to the bol shevik leaders like Bela Kun art chiefs of the Red Guard. Looting which hitherto has been held In check or legalized as the "national ization of property," and assassina tion of the old political leaders and the aristocrats are teared. 1 iReports are current that the Rou manians and Czechs have received orders from the allies to march on Budapest. This Is Increasing the un easiness. It Is felt, however, that the Roumanians are advancing mere ly to occupy the territories set aside for them by the allied note of March 20. .;.!. The fact that the communists are unable 'to prevent the allies from oc cupying the districts , Involved Is weakening the Influence of Bela Kun, and Is causing rlolent hatred against the allies among the Hungar ians. Vienna, Apr. 24. The bolshevik! have been driven from Kiev by the revolutionary Ukrainians. - JAPS SAY REPORTS E Washington, Apr.. 24. The Jap anese embassy in an official state ment declares that the reported cruel Measures of Japanese authorities in suppressing the Korean disturbances were exaggerated, and asserts that the total number of casualties in the provinces have been 331 killed and 735 wounded. ENTIRE ROGUE RIVER TRAIL COMPLETED BY JULY 1 Portland, Apr. 24. The Rogue River Trail from Almeda to . Gold Beach, ft distance of 78 miles, will be completed by July 1, according to the announcement of H. E. Haef ner, forest examiner, who arrived In Port - land yesterday from Grants Pass, whers he Is stationed. . , , There still is about 10 miles to conlplete and when ilnlshed the en - tire distance will be water grade trail along, the Rogue river. Part of the trail haa been expensive to build as about 29 miles an extremely rocky. The trail Is being ibullt bj the forest service. SUPT. OF LEPER COLONY Honolulu, T. H., Apr. 24.- iLep rosy can be cured, in some cases, it subjected to medical treatment while still In the first stages, according to J. D. McVeigh, superintendent of the leper colony on the island of Molo- kal. . ',,.,'. In speaking to a iparty of territor ial legislators who Inspected the Mo- lokal colonv recently. Mr. McVeigh salrt. ... 'If' we can 'jret t In ' the eurly stages there an great chances for arrestlna- or even ourinc the lenorsy. Medical science recently has' made great strides in the study of leprosy in and In the past few months we have .. nrM.-H IS Inmit.." ,'gt.APS MOXIJOE DOCTRINE 15 FACE AX1) DEPARTS FROM PARIS WITH INDIGNATION III THE PIE Carranza Greatly Humiliated Because Neither EngUnd, Nor France Would Recognize Him Mexico City, Apr. 24. Non-recog nition of the Monroe Doctrine by the Mexican government and the re call from Paris of Alberto J.. Panl, minister to France, to await orders in Spain, formed the substance of two statements printed by all foreign Mexico City papers as coming offici ally from the department of foreign relations. . It Is reported that ths Mexican representatives at Rome will also be caleld 'home. Washington, Apr. 24. Failure of the allies to invite Mexico to particl- . pate In the conference of neutrals at Paris has aroused President Car ranza to 'bitter resentment which. Is . enhanced by the Incorporation of recognition of the Monroe Doctrine m ' the covenant without consulta tion with Mexico." This was the otft- dal explanation In official circles of the aiexican action in withdrawing her representatives from Paris. President Carransa Is also humili ated because he Was unable to secure recognition from either England or : Franc ! "" .-' . MOTHER'S TEARS MELT POLICEMAN'S HEART San Francisco, Apr. 24. Police men John O'Conner "confessed" be- ; nK the man who broke up the Btg . parade hen when the 363rd lnfan- . try and the 347th field artillery were , welcomed home., 1 1 mtle old lady saw her boy In k the ranks after she bad been told he was dead," the policeman said. "She I reached out her hands and called to I ntmi the tears streaming down her ; j face.' It was mon than human na- tun could stand.; ;I tucKea my ciuo jn ,my (belt and boosted Iber over the r()pe8; A'miriute later she' was In hi8 arm8 and the rest of San Francis- co was right behind her." I policeman 6'Connor will have no I explanations to make to the police commission. "I would, have defied any ,pooe department In the w orld to have held that crowd back," said Captain Dan iel O'Brien, -acting chief of police, What did they want us to do,' club the mothers, wives and Bisters, or ride down women' and children with our horses? ' ', ' ' " ' "I have a eonin the navy and all the policemen In' the" world will not - be ahle to keep my wife from catch ing him tip In her arms when ne comes hack." " ' 1 " -( A pf 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ALL Y. M. C. A. MEN 4 4 1 " MAY TjEAVE ITALY 4 4 -'""' :.4 4 Parts, Apr. 24. Y. M. C. A. 4 4 officials hen an considering 4 4 the possibility of ordering all 4, lAmerican Y. M." C. IA. workers 4 out of Italy to prevent their 4 coming belng Involved in anU- 4 American demonstntlons. Thert- 4 re about 200 "Y" workers with' 4 4 tne Italian army. f 4 44 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 4 4 4 4 4 4