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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-15
SELLING PRESSURE
SENDS COTTON DOWN
Market Closes Lower After
Showing Weakness During
Greater Part of Session

'"irfWWN nHI;l- WEATHER CONDITIONS
bI,""rr2trro. beI, we're recorded in the cotton
UIlIt, bnu bhnrs morning: Nashville. NIcmnhis and
N;aIeeigh. II; hbilcnc and Fort smith "nc ns.
Wir,i,nn Wfirr,niInn and ttlantn. 20; Vicksbmrr md
an, Manontsomery and huEusta. ed; Chnriestnn,.
coi coj, H"Saaann.h. 3s; Jacksonville, III: Pensa.
.uih. 50; New Orleans, 3s; Tampa IS.
1hriise,nIfon', ~; San Antonio. As: CORPUS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-15
LEGAL ADyERTIsEMENTs

fXr~v, ESTATE OF CATHERINE DOOLEf,
D Observation-Disclosures testamentary on
the above estate having been granted TO the
uudcrsigned. all persons Indebted to the said
&81ate are requested to make payment, and
thQae having claims present the same. with
~ delay. to ~ -...-
49, JOHN KENNEDY
~ 1855 n. warnock ST.. Philadelphia.
Qf to his attorney.
y CLINTON A. SOwERS.
D00 Stephen Girard Bldg. Philadelphia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-15
- ESTATE OF ROBERT PATTIsON

Deceased--Letters testamentary on
the above estate having been granted to the
undersiRned. all persons indebted to the said
Xstate are requested to make payment and
tlQse having claims to present the same.
without delay. to
jA4f CHARLES X SCULL
~l 31st and Chestnut sts., Phila.
n to his attorney
FREDERICK G. NEwBoURG Jr.,
~ 1913 Real Estate Trust Bldg
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-15
BAR SILVER
Financial Briefs

The New York Subtreasury lost $780,
900 to the banks yesterday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-15

Total sales, se 900. compared with
seq. $40 900; same period last week. SI0,.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-15

Total sales. 1884 shares, compared
with $50. 100 shares yesterday. tImu for
thls week. Bill 800 shares; same time last
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-15
Details folio
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

sk T 'oc''sc.o2o os4. 24o SO. 900. o4s go -1o1
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-04

Petrograd. May A virtual
armistice exists along almost the en-
tire Russia front today. Not shot
has been fired ON the Austro- Russian
front In more than month. There
has been no real activity on the Ger
man-Russian sector.
30 general has become the habit
OF fraternizing and SO completely has
the fighting spirit been subdued.
that General Gourka. commander OF
the Russian forces on the Minsk
front. today issued a formal state
ment. warning his forces to beware
OF German ruse. He contended the
Germans friendliness was part OF
their plan to obtain information OF
Russian conditions.
Soldiers arriving for the duma
meeting are authority for the state
ment that there has been absolutely
no fighting on the Austrian front.
In this connection, Petrograd news
papers today published eleven un-
censored letters from soldiers at the
front. One typical letter. from the
Minsk front said:
Coming along the trench today,
! saw number Of our men smilingly
looking over the trench-right where
they were fair targets for the enemy's
bullets.
T" What's the matterg
They answered: There's a meet
ing Of the Russian and German sol.
diers.'
Il saw a gathering Of men in Rus
sian and German uniforms, out be-
tween the trenches. / hurried over
to the group and found them address.
ing each other as 'comrade, except
those who were unable to speak one
another's language. Some OF our
men who could not talk German were
holding their palms horizontally be-
fore their mouths and blowing huge
'pouf'-their way OF indicating that
the car has been blown away. The
Germans repeatedly thrust their bay
onets In the ground and threw down
their rifles.
Finally an interpreter from the
German lines came along. He told
us the Germans had not heard the
news about Russia. We told him
the story Of the revolution and he,
In turn, interpreted It for his COM
rades."
Petrograd is thrilled by such re-
ports as the complete amity between
the opposing forces. but military
leaders are fearful Of German trick
cry.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-04
SITUATION IN RUSSIA
GIVES MUCH CONCERN
Soldiers Are Fraerniing With Germans in Friendly Way
While at the Capital Populace Demands Larger
Voice in Affairs. Trouble Ahyed for Time

Petrograd. May Open rupture
between provisional government
heads and the workmen's and sol
diers' committee came today. The
workmen and soldiers demand that
the government take them into their
confidence. The tensity Of the sit
uatlon Ia growing hourly.
The frst clash between the two
elements In the new government came
yesterday. The greatest feeling OF
indignation was aroused among the
workmen and soldiers delegates by
announcement OF the provisional gov
ernment that II intended TO stand
by the cxar's contracts with the al
iies.
At yesterdays meeting OF the
council OF ministers. 1000 soldiers
with loaded rifles. were drawn from
the Petrograd garrison TO guard the
building where the government lead
ers met. Throngs OF citizens gather
cd there In a gigantic demonstration
against Foreign Minister Miliukoff.
Speakers from the soldiers and
sailors delegation mounted i'm.
promptu rostrums and exhorted with
the people to join In their demand
that the government take the people
into their confidence. A great mass
meeting OF protest Is scheduled for
tonight.
There can be no Disgusting the
tensity OF the situation.
How seriously the situation threat
ems Russias future In the war is
shown by the fact that after listing
n long series Of the provisional gov
ernment's acts TO which the soldiers
and workmen object, the council rep
resenting these elements formally de-
clared they would not approve OF
any loans to Russia until fully in
formed OF the complete war arrange
ments with the entente allies and de-
tails Of the compacts entered into
by the czar and his ministers.
Vigorous dlsapproval was also ex-
pressed by the council OF a statement
extensively credited to Foreign Min
lister MillukofY, that Russia aims 10
crush Germany and Austria.
As the meeting Of the council pro.
gressed, the 1000 soldiers from the
garrison openly fraternixed with the
crowds. Many Of the soldiers, rifles
In hand. Joined In the demonstra-
tions. demanding the resignation OF
Mlllukoff, Some Of their number
delivered speeches No effort was
made to maintain any line OF demar-
cation between the military and the
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-04
congress WILL SEE
SOME LIVELY FIGHTS

Washington. May with a tre-
mendous emergency war program
Just ahead, congressional leaders
settled down to q fight today to ad-
journ by June |, After two days OF
discussion OF the embargo section In
the espionage bill, Senator Overman,
In charge OF the measure. declared
II the senate did not "get down to
cases" today. he would move for
night sessions from now on,
II adjournment is to be accom-
pllshed by June I, II Ia admitted
there will have to be day and night
sessions most Of the time from now
on, The most determined fight IL
inevitable upon the food bill. giving
President Wilson dictatorel power In
directing the production, distribution
and prices OF food and all other
necessities OF life during the war.
Out OF the food bill fight promises
to. arise two collateral contests
around n prohibition bill to be In.
troduced by Senator Gronna, provid.
Ing that no foodstufis be uscd In the
manufacture o. alcohol and various
measures directed at food specula-
tion.
zone thing sure to come out Of
this food bill fight Is some drastic
law to prevent speculatoS from OK.
torting high prices from the public, y
Senator Kenyon, father Of an anti
speculative bill, sald today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-04
SUBSCRIPTIONS
TO BONDS ASKED
Local Bank IL Requested % Help In
Sale of Immense Liberty
Loan Issue

The First National Bank Of South
ern Oregon. branch Of the federal
reserve bank. has received telegram
from Secretary Of the Treasury Nc
Adoo. reading as follows:
Government will receive subscrip-
lions until June Is for $4,000, ,000,-
900. three and one half per cent
Liberty Loan You can render In
valuable service to your country by
receiving subscriptions and co-operat-
Ing with federal reserve bank, your
district. VIII you kindly do this and
telegraph me. government expense,
soon as practicable. rough estimate
Of amount Of bonds you think with be
subscribed by you and your custo.
mers."
The bank has replied Offering its
cooperation In fullest way possible
II will receive subscriptions to said
bonds until notified from Washing.
ton to suspend. Bonds are issued In
denominations as low as $25. The
$50 and 500 denominations will
doubtless be popular.
Citizens Of Josephine county who
may plan to subscribe for these
bonds. even in the small amounts, arr
urgently requested to notify the banl
at the earliest possible date.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-04
BRAZIL IS NEAR
WAR ON GERMANY

Rio de Janeiro. May 4.--Brazil in.
clined closer today to a declaration
OF war against Germany Appoint
ment OF Under Secretary souza
Dantas as temporary minister OF for.
eign AFFAIRS, succeeding DR., Lauro
Muller. was regarded as a strengthen.
ing OF the war advocates demand
that Brazil 20 farther than her
break Of relations with Germany
Dantas is known as an out and on,
proponent OF hostillties.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-04
SURPRISED AND DikAPi'OlNTED
no FIND AMERICA PLANS
AGGRESSIVE WAR
AUSTRIA, GERMANY LACK UNITY
ternstorfI May isscomc Foreign sc~-
rotary In Effort 10 Placaic the
United statcw

Copenhagen. May A. Either Ger
many's war managers are planning
their shrewdest publicity game since
the war began. for the purpose OF
causing a relaxation, OF Americas
war preparations. or Germany Ia ac-
tually beret by the worst internal
'dissenslons any belligcrent has been
compelled to deal with In that time.
In the advices reaching here to.
day the seriousness OF this situation
In Germany and Austria carried the
broad hint that one solution may be
the appointment Of Johann Won Bern
storff. former ambassador TO America,
M successor OF Foreign Secretary
Zimmerman.
The appointment would be with the
specific idea that Bernstorff attempt
"A reconciliation with the United
States The fact that such lnforma-
tion zane through seemingly au-
thentie channels and was ACCOM-
panied by vast amount OF other
reports OF dissenslons. permits two
conclusions. One may be that Ger
many is actually sorely tried, The
other Ia that she Ia playing deep
game--the Idea being to lull AM
erica Into belief that dissolution OF
Germany may be near. that condi-
tions In the empire indicate no ne
ceaRlty for much war preparation.
Such n move would be In line with
other plays for time which Germany
has regularly practiced.
The news received here indicates
near approach of a crisis In the Gen.
tral empires, This news may be
summarized as follows; bad feel
ing In growing between Prussia and
Austria, Emperor Karl In spurred
on TO friction with Germany by Hun
gary's open discomfort, Hnngary's
ruling classes are said 10 be fearful
of anarchy unless some hope OF peace
is shown to her people.
German officials are now said to
realize how completely they were
wrong In estimating America, The
hardest blow OF all comes In their
realization that America intends to
fight n real war and not paper war.
No ofncial thought she would 40 the
limit In the war, Bernstorr Ia fig
ured as likely to correct this mistake
by restoring German American rela-
tions.
There are other reports which
some way or another eludc the CEN
sor and turn up here AZ evidence OF
dissension In the central empires
The regularity with which they ar
rive In the face OF the most stringent
censorship Germany has ever had In
force may possibly indicate deliberate
circulation OF such reports ny the
government. or II may show such an
accumulation OF dlssension that even
a steel!bound censorship cannot con-
coal them,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-04

On Board French Commission
Special. May 4,---Snugly away In the
apartments OF their iuxuriously ap-
pointed train. travelling secret
route. the French war commissioners.
headed by Former Premier vlvIanI
and Marshal Jonre. today enjoyed
what they called "the hrst peaceful
moment" since that day two and one
half years ago when viviani reused
the French nation TO war and Joffre
led II TO a miraculous and epoch
making victory nj the Marne.
we were completely exhausted" ;"
said ". Horelacaue, French minister
OF public instruction. today. and no
one who has not been In Europe and
who does not know how ceaselcssly
we have labored since our arrival at
Washington. can understand how
profoundly we appreciate this rest, ="
The breadth and splendor OF the
middle west today was revelation
TO Papa" Joffre and he was de-
lighted with the reception OF the Of
ncIals aboard the train. II pleased
all Of them that tiny trI-coiors. stars
and the British flags festooned the
dining car, Even the color scheme
OF the menu bore out the triumvirate
of emblems and for dessert at their
first dinner aboard, French 75's and
statues OF Washington and Lafayette
were made OF Ice cream decorated
with three flags.
The trip thus far has been without
incident. The crowds at the stations
have been small. probably because
OF the secrecy surrounding the route
to he taken,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-04
Two AMERICANS lost ON
STEAMER ROCKINGHAM

London, May &,--l,oss OF life In
the torpedolng Of the American arm
cd steamer Rockingham was reduced
to the two members OF her crew
killed outright In the attack, when
the third boatload Of survivors was
picked up today by British ship.
The third boat carried the fourteen
mon heretofore listed as missing. The
rescue was announced by the admi-
rally.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-04
CONSCR|PT|ON BILL
IS IN CONFERENCE

Washington, May 4,--The con-
scription bill was before the house
and senate conferees, today. The
principal differences limits for
the draft and tho question Of send
Ing the Roosevelt division to France
ARE expected to be ironed out with
In few days, Its re-passage will not
take long,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-04
CONSIDERING PLANS
TO BEAT SUBMARINES

washington. May 4.--Heavy min
ing OF practically the entire North
sea has been under consideration
between the allies and the United
States as an efficient way OF thwart-
Ing Germany's submarine campaign.
1t became officially known today. In
addition to this scheme, there has
been official consideration OF means
OF wrecking U boats at their bases.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-04
WOULD Be OFFICERS
WAIT UNTIL CALLED

San Francisco. May 4.--Men who
have applied for admittance to the
reserve officers training camp to be-
gin at the,presidio here May is were
requested today by Lieutenant-C Col
onel M. W. Rowell, In charge OF ap-
plicants, TO remain at their home
cities until ordered to the presidio.
This is important. Applicants
selected to attend the presidio train
Ing camp will he notified commenc.
Ing May g."
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-04
PARTY IN REItaisTAG
WANTS KAisER's VIEWS

Copenhagen. May 1.-THE conser-
vative party In the German reichstas
has formally asked Imperial Chan.
cellor Won Bethmann-iIollweg TO de-
fine his attitude, In view OF great
concern occasloned ny the socialist
party's resolution, urging peace with
out annexations and compensations, y
according TO the Berlin correspon.
dent Of the Politiken today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-04
SUBMARINES no LITTLE
DAMAGE TO FRENCH SHIPS

Paris, May Only one French
ship OF more than 1900 tons was
sunk BY submarines during the week
ending April 30. according to an Of
fcial statement today, Five OF less
than 1900 tons and three fishing
boats were lost, Eight merchant
ships were unsuccessfully attacked,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-04
FRENCH REPORTS TELL
ABOUT THE SAME STORY

Paris. May 4,---Further progress
northeast Of Rheims in a combat
featured by violent cannonadins, was
reported in the war ONCE statement
today. In the woods west OF Mont
Cornillet German attack was re-
pulsed with grenades, West Of the
Meuse, the statement said, a French
raiding party obtained success in
Avocourt wood, Il
II. W. Kline left Thursday for
Tulsa, Okla, his old home, to re-
main.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-04

Washington, May 4.--The house
this afternoon adopted 1874 to 1873,
new censorship provision in the spy
bill, which gives the president power
to censor news, but puts up to a jury
the question OF wilful violation OF
the censorship proposition and also
the question whether Information
published could be useful to an
enemy
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-04
CHICAGO GIVES
JOF{RE WELCOME
fWnch Visitors start on Tour with
Message of Unity and Liberty
and Justice

Chicago. May 4.--The French
commission arrived at the Grand
Central station In Chicago today. at
1880 o'clock. Several thousand cit
Izens were on hand to welcome them.
unof',cially. while Mayor Thompson
and Lieutenant Governor ogelsby ex-
tended the formal greetings Of the
city and state.
Every member OF the French mis-
sion and It's audience wept as Ex-
Premier Rene vivisni's eloquent
plea to the great middle west to for
get everything. sacrifice everything.
for their part In this world war for
democracy and liberty" on the oc-
casion Of the missions reception at
the Blackstone hotel late today, Tears
rolled down the warLbrowned face
OF Marshal Joifre The crewd wept
even as Il cheered.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-04

Washington. May 4.-By a vote OF
40 to 80. the senate this afternoon
substituted for the administration
embargo provision clause Of the spy
bill. an amendment offered by Smith.
of Georgia, empowering the president
to place an embargo on foodstuffs.
etc, only to those countries which
are found to be directly or indirectly
re-exporting the materials to enemy
nations.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-04
TREMENDOUS PREssURE BY GER
MAN REsERvEs CAPTURES
ADVANCED POSITIONS
ATTACK SHIFTED TO NEW LINE


London. May 4.--The tremendous
weight Of German reserves, flung
violently against the British advancs
has forced falling back Of British
troops from advanced positions cap.
tured yesterday. General Haig 3D.
mitted today. His statement, how
ever. revealed progress on an en-
tirely new sector from that in which
the British drive Of the past 4s hours
has heretofore centered- northeast
Of st. Quentin and northeast Of Har-
gicourt.
"At night around Cherissy and al
30 astride the Arras-C Cambria road,
we were compelled to fall back from
advanced positions" the British COM
mander said. 1--WE progressed north
east Of st. Quentin and northeast Of
Hargicourt. where we captured NAL
akof farm"
Hargicourt. from where Haig has
launched q new drive. is two miles
distant from the main German line
Of communications between Cambrai
and st. Quentin. But little fighting
has been reported from this sector
for the past ten days.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-04
FOOD EMBARGO BILL
PASSES THE SENATE

Washington. May 4.-That Presi-
dent Wilson should be empowered to
serve an ultimatum on neutrals OF
the world warning them that con-
tinued re-exportation OF American
foodstuffs into Germany would be
met with complete severance OF
commercial relations. was demanded
by Senator Walsh. Montana, on the
floor OF the senate today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-04
JURY SHALL DECIDE
NEWS CENSORSHIP

Washington, May 4.--The house
this afternoon struck out the censor
ship clause of the spy bill by vote
of.220 to 1e7.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-04

With the British Armies in France.
May 4.-Germany is fighting as she
never fought before to stop the Brit
ish drive, fighting for the most part
hand-to-hand and bayonet-to-bayonet
over miles OF front. The Tommies
themselves were authority for this
statement today.
Not only were the German soldiers
fighting more desperately than ever
before, but today the German artil-
lery fire was vastly increased. In the
face Of such violent combat all along
the line today. the whole front sit
uation was apparently unchanged.
The war has never seen any harder
fighting than that on both sides OF
the Scarpe today.
The Canadians. who yesterday ad-
vanced south OF Lens, inflicting q
hard blow on the Prussians, were
still holding their gains and repuls-
Ing all attempts to re-take today.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-18
PRISON RIOT VICTIMS
ON WAY TO RECOVERY

sunday was a holiday for the in
mates in the Joliet penitentiary-
Is for all but the forty-eight alleged
rioters who started things" in the
prison last Sunday and Monday which
resulted in injuries to convict and
three guards.
While the other l,602 inmates were
given snort recreation period. the
alleged rioters were kept locked IN
Five Of the disturbers were in the
SOLITARY and the others in cells in
gallery 9.
That the men will remain locked up
for some time has been the statement
OF Supt, of Prisons John l.. Whitman
and Warden Murphy They will stay
in their cells until they learn to obey
the rules of the institution. these Off.
cials say
The victims Of the riot are recover.
ing from their injuries. Michael
Shotwell and Charles Walters. for
merly of Ottawa, two of the guards
stabbed In the trouble, have been
taken from the prison hospital to
their homes. Fred Marx the third
guard who was slashed across the
throat is still in the hospital with
Herman Weinand, alleged leader of
the rioters. who was shot by T. p.
Clarkson, guard. Marx and Vein.
and VIII recover, prison physicians
say.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-18
Ali Circus Rings the Same Size,

Hallway tickets are the same size all
over Great Britain and the continent
VIZ, "a by IA inches-and have been
SO for the last fifty years. This sure.
~ indicates worldwide tendency to
standard2e.
Every builders ladder is built to
scale, and the ireinan's ladder Is on
the scale of the seaman's run up the
ratIincs. But perhaps the greatest tri.
n'Aph of standardizing is that of the
circus There are big and little cir.
c'lscs in the world, but the ring is al
ways of Tie same diameter for the
bareback rider has discovered the ex.
act angle ut which lie can square the
circle. n" matter whether It be n ring
cut N the turf or luxurlously appoint
ed lheater the circus ring never varies
Il foot London Mail.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-18

E'lsaco, the beauty spot of Portugal.
IL vast forest. In the center of which
Is S'tllated one Of the finest hotels in
the country Travellers arriving at this
note! hoStclry invariably comment
upon the position Of certain olive
tree standing Just outside the hotel in
the center Of he road. most awkward
" situated for traffic. The reason the
obstruction Is not cut down Is due
To The fact that Wellington tied his
horse to this identical tree on the eve
ol the battlc Of Busaco 1910. and tho
Inconvenience Is put up with out Of
RESPECT for the great general An an.
clcllt monastery formerly stood ON the
site of the hotel. and wellington Is said
To nave slept there on the evcntful eve.
New York Sun.