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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03
U. S. WILL NOT SEIZE
DUTCH SHIPS IN USE
War Trade Board Declares
Rule Applies Only to Boats
in Harbor

Washington. April 3.--Dutch ships en-
route TO the United States from Hol-
land at the time the Dutch shipping
in American ports was requisitoned will
not be taken over on arrival here
The war trade board announces
that inasmuch as the requlsitioning
had been done. according to Presi-
dent Wilson'S proclamation, to restore
the ships laid up in American harbors
to their normal activity, it was not in
tended to take the use Of those which
were in service from Holland when the
proclamation was issued.
The American Government is expected
soon to reply to Hollands formal pro-
test against the requlsitioning. which
was presented to the state Department
yesterday by the Netherlands minister
IL is expected that the reply will 60
more fully into the legal phase of the
question and will cite additional reasons
why the action was justifable.
Assurance has been given the minis
ter that grain will be provided TO load
two ships which the Netherlands Gov
crnment has arranged to send TO this
country for needed foodstuffs.
Hollands resentment will subsidc il
the United States carries out scrupulous-
ly her promise to supply the Dutch peo-
pie with food. in tine opinion of Robert
o. Hayward a representative Of the war
trade board. back in Washington after
two months spsnt in Holland assist
ing in negotiations for the ships.
Hollands objection to the use Of her
ships was due entirely, Mr.. Hayward
said, to pressure brought by Ger
many. The entire Dutch Government
he said, approved the plan until Ger
many began TO make threats.
More than 100000 tons of Dutch river
and canal shipping is being used by
Germany, Mr.. Hayward said.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03
FIGURES SHOW HUGE
TRAFFIC ON RAILWAYS
Regional Director Smith De-
scribes Need for Improve
ment of Facilities
New York, April 3.


The railroads Of America in 1917
moved an amount Of freight equivalent
to hauling 1000 tons one mile for each
man, woman and child in the country
while passenger traffic was equal to 800
miles for each inhabltant Of the United
States. according TO A. II. Smith, re-
glonal director Of railroads, who ad-
dressed the Rotary Club at its annual
dinner here He quoted statistics
to show the magnitude Of the busi-
ness taken over by the Government
ninety days ago and denied that the
railroads have broken down"
MIR. Smith pointed out that in 1917,
with the same plants as in 1915. the
railroads increased their freight service
by Is Ier cent. and said that, with re-
doubled efforts, the roads are seeking
70 continue the Improvement.
Under war conditions" he continued,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03

"the railroads have had vastly IL.
freight offered than they could NJ. w ~
There is need for new equipmen, y.
terminal facilities and for greatsr W.
age provision by receivers of -
particularly at principal seaporls ~ ~
big centers of population. In re,.1 ah1
these problems the railroads nsss w w
help OF the public. The Covers. Me
drafted the railroads. as it has i,s nent .
and they are expected to give first s,N, ,en,
tlCn and maximum service to the rs.,e' asso'
throughout tho crisis. This sauon
awaken new interest in railroads nsela ,.s
should assist in removing dia,oD,.seh
which are so costly to the general II1,s,s' ,.1,
fare" Wel-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03
NEW AUTO LIST BOOMS
Used Cars in Great Demand on
Farms for Tractor Use

Hsrribburg, April 3,--The registration
Of hundreds OF new automobiles is being
applied for at the State Highway De-
partments automobile division. and the
number is running larger than was ex-
pected because of the war
The registration OF cars for 1918 up to
April Is ahead OF the record. as are the
receipts, but the great bulk Of registra- =
tion was Of cars used last year One
Of the interesting facts IN connection
with the registration Is that a number
OF used cars Of the smaller makes are
being extensively used on farms, either
for tractor use or equipped with ma rket
wagon or other bodies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03
Tossed s24OO Out as Waste Paper

Wilmington. Del. April S.--B. Fletcher,
OF 1888 Druid avenue, Baltimore. has
requested the Wilmington police force
to trace. if possible, $1,000 which he ac-
passing through this city. The man
tossed from the carAwindow what he
thought was useless paper, and later
found that he had thrown his money
with il. lMna
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03
OREGON STATE POLICE
LIKE PENNSYLVANIA'S
New Guardians of the Peace
Will Be Patterned After
Those in Keystone State
Portland. Ore. ApriI 3.

TOTITnnd, Ufe, NDIlI j,
Uregon's State Emergency Board will
authorize the establishment of a State
military police with tho s25OOOO re-
Gently appropriated, declares John X.
Kollock, executive secretary of the
State Council of Defense. The duties
of the new guardians of the peace will
be I'm all respects like those in Pennsyl-
vania where so much has been done in
the past few years by these mobile
bodies of police in maintaining order
and running down violators of the law.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03
sTlLLMAN SUCCEEDS FATHER
Becomes Chairman Of Board of Ma
tional City Bank

New York. April s.--James 4. Still
man, son Of the late Jamas Stillman.
has been made chairman Of the board
Of directors OF the National city
Bank, succeeding his father. He was
elected on the motion OF Frank A. Van
derilp. president OF the bank.
q. v. Rich was elected general ex-
eeutive manager Of the bank. succeeding
Mr.. Sullman.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03
TO DIVIDE TAX PAYMENTS
Bill Would Permit Installments on
Income and Excess Profits

Washington, April 3. = Two INSTALL
ments for payment Of income and ex-
cess profits taxes is provided In a bill
introduced by Representative Medin
Mccormick. OF Illinois. Mr.. MeCor-
mick calculated that under the pres
ent law business men would be required
to pay into the Treasury $1,202, 600, 900
BY July / besides subscribing 10 the
$4,000. 900 900 Liberty Loan. He sal
business men had expressed doubt as to
the ability OF the country TO meet such
financial demands.
Internal Revenue Commissioner Roper
already had ruled that under the pres
ent law deferred payments may not be
made. and that II payments are made in
lnstalhments the part payments must be
made In advance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03
BOXERS ESTATE SMALL
mike" Donovan, Former Middle
weight Champion, Left Only $4,000

New York. April 3.-The will OF
Mike" Donovan. who used to. box with
Theodore Roosevelt at the White House
has been filed for probate II was
learned that the real name Of the former
mlddleweight champion was Michael j.
O'Donovan
The silver championship belt which
O'Donovan won he leaves TO a son,
Arthur. who Is with the O5th Field Ar
tiliery at Spartanburg, s. G., with the
stipulation that Il is 10 be kept In the
trophy room Of the New York Athletic
Club. where O'Donovan was for many
years professor OF boxing.
The estate is valued al about S45OO
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03
Crippled TOIIkseper Dead

Raadlng, Pa. April s.-Harry A.
AnBpach. forty-aix years old, known
% thousands OF Harrisburg Reading
turnpike travellers a. Happy Harry
n dead al Robtaonia A cripple, he
was upahlc 10 walk for fifteen years. bit
Eonl the lonHaIf. now Hbpi|fhed. with
Iufn q display ~ Optimism that ne made
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03
Military Funeral at COllingswoO

CoIIIngswood. y. j.. April 3.--Military
p. Tatem, late OF ss5 Haddon avenue,
who died last week OF pneumonia al
Camp Devens Aver. Mass. The Rev.
Robert ], MacBride, pastor OF the Pres
byterian Church. conducted the service
Hundreds of persons attended and a
military escort formed part of the pro-
cession TO the cemetery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03
BooTLEGGERs JAILED
TWO Chester Men Imprisoned for
Selling Liquor in Dry Territory

0esreetown. Del. April s.--Edward
Iarris and George Faithful. both OF
Chester Pa wee caught peddling forty
quarts o. whisky over the dry" line
from Wilmington Into Kent and Sussex
Nounliee, were sentenced after pleading
Nu',,Y to one year each In the State
|IrNhouae and a nne of 3bO
Charles Miller OF Wilmington. charged
||IH stealing watches. was pafoied nnon
I|A 0Nn focoEnl1nnce after Il Was found
It4I he had been IA the navy and that
~ vas willing 10 report IN writing 10
In11. Rlce every month for two years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03
Maryland Adopts Black Eyed Susan

Baltimore. April 2.--The Black eyed
Susan, known to botanists as Rud-
beckia hirta, has been made the official
flower of Maryland. II was not without
a struggle that Susan won such a place
Of honor. She ran n close race with the
golden rod
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-03

U.<IIar1. Coma, April 3--Mayor
#|8nf AZ IIaEafly. nepubllcan. lost III
|N| '|f e'fci'on hero 10 Richard y.
N|I.I|4 Democrat ~ 4 majority 81
11I nv ch|tI eight WAC over IoV1
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The evening current., 1918-05-11
KING GEORGE RE-
VIEWS SAMMlES
by Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
London. May 1i.--Five trains
loaded with American troops ar
rived In London and were marshal
led at Wellington barracks for a
march through the streets today.
There was a regiment of three
battalions In line and the men
were cheered by great crowds and
they were reviewed by King
George and Ambassador rage. The
cabinet came on the balcony at the
war office ard watched the par
ade with interest. Premier Lloyd
George led In the cheering. King
George and Queen Marry carfully
observed the mn as they passed
The King afterward congratulated
the general on their appearance.
The evening current., 1918-05-11
FRENCH CAIN
GROUND ON HUN

by Associated Press.
Paris, May l1.-Heavy artillery
fighting on the front below Amiens
I'm the region of Grivesnes and
Noillyroineval. In reported official
ly. French gained ground on the
southern side OF Picardy battle
front. near orvillers Sorel. south
west OF Mont Didier.
Germany's attacking troops are
still held In leash while big enemy
guns lombard heavily the allied
lines on the Flanders and Somme
battle field. southwest OF Ypres.
Germans have not attempted TO
repeat the futile attack of We'd
nesday against the French-Britlsh
positions between Voormereele and
La Clythe. There is German ar
tiliery fire along this line. how
ever, which is violent.
On the southern leg OF the
Lys salient Germans are lombard
ing the Robecq sector. and also
are paying attention TO the British
position about vimy Ridge. on the
Arras front. on the Somme battle
field the British have engaged In
local fighting around Avelny wood
between Albert and Arras. Berlin
claims the repulse of local attacks
here.
The evening current., 1918-05-11
five MILLION Men
MAY Be IN DRAFT

BY Associated Press.
Washington, May. ll.--More
than one million, three hundred
thousand men have been called In
the draft so far and either are In
France In camp, or under call TO
20 into the service before June
first
This total includes all men sum
moned In the May contingent.
There is every indication that even
a larger increment will be summon
ed In June than was summoned In
May, and progressive monthly
mobilization will continue through
the summer and fall months. IL
II expected that the army will
reach a strength of three million
men within the next twelve
months. IL is possible, some Of
ficera ay. that the number may De
closer to five million.
The evening current., 1918-05-11
ALL SOLDIERS
WELL SUPPLIED
by Associated Press.

by Associated Press.
Washington. May Although
American troops are going over
seas In large numbers, the ordn"
ance department has been able eto
KEEP up with the new program and
every soldier who boards n trans
port is fully equipped with arms
the ordnance department announc-
ed. Artillery and machine guns
already are In sufficient numpers
TO meet the immediate needs.
The evening current., 1918-05-11

Morning worship al the Presby-
terian church neext day viii be
ommitted. the congregation join
ing with the others at the high
school auditorium. Sabbath school
will be held at the usual hour.
and there will be evening worship
at eight with a talk on Prayer
Solitude"
The evening current., 1918-05-11

Jack McCutcheon. formerly own
er and editor OF the "Socorro
sun. now defunct. has been In
town several days this week, leav-
ing yesterday. Mr.. McCutcheon
says he is now entirely reformed
and Is engaged In an entirely diff
ferent line OF business. He re-
ceived a warm welcome from many
old friends here who knew him
In the early days.
The evening current., 1918-05-11
w. o. W. Camp at Loving.

q. T.. Mcdonald. district mana
ger. and J. c. Ropp. deputy, passed
through Carlsbad yesterday after
organizing a new w. o. w campu
at Loving, with a charter number
OF twenty-six. The new members
will be brought TO this city and in
itiated, according TO present plans.
The evening current., 1918-05-11

II you are on tho market for a
lrst class second hand car, II will
pay you 10 call on us AZ the Onne--
mus Shops-"Can Fix It'-foF we
have certainly got a bargain for
YOU. We have l6 cars from which.
TO pick. DON'T FAIL TO SEN
THEM. 3ad-1tW
The evening current., 1918-05-11
BORCLUM DENIES
AIRCRAFT PLOT
BY AnrocIated Press.

BY Associated Press.
New York. May Borglum
has issued a statement denying
ANY connection now. or at any
time" with the undertaking 10 pro-
mote private airplane company
He declared that the War depart
ment had systematically directed
the opposition" TO an investigation
OF air craft production In which
"a billion dollars in eleven months
has provided us with no planes.
and charged every subterfuge was
resorted TO 10 gain time.
The evening current., 1918-05-11

Chas. 7. Pardue has spent much
OF the day In the county seat look
Ing after his chances at the pri-
mary.
The evening current., 1918-05-11
Harvard Man Director OF War
Labor.
ny Associated Press.

by Associated Press.
Washington, May 11.-Felix
Frankfurter OF Harvard Uuniver-
sity. was appointed by Secretary
or Labor Wilson as administrators
OF war labor activities.
The evening current., 1918-05-11

sixty-nine ON Casualty Ijst.
The casulty list contained sixty
nine names. Slightly wounded,
included Ernest o. Fosh, Of Pueb-
10. Colo.
The evening current., 1918-05-11
UkRANIA WILL
START FIGHTING
Nv AanocIated Press.

BY Associated Press.
London, May 1.-THE situation
In Ukrania has been 80 disturbing
that the Germans have dispatched
large attachments Of Bavarian
cavalry from Flanders on their
way TO Ukrania. the correspondent
Exchange Telegraph from Amster-
dam says. Word that hghting is
20 be resumed In Ukrania has been
received from Liege. Belgium. ac-
cording to a dispatch. Bavarian
cavalry detachments are said TO
have arrived at that city.
The evening current., 1918-05-11

4 Frost North Portion.
Tonight generally fair. colder In
southeast and extreme northeast
portions. heavy frost north portion
Sunday fair.
The evening current., 1918-05-11

YOU NERD PROTECTION.
Protect your salary against loss
by sickness and accident and buy
Liberty Bonds and Savings Stamps.
NATIONAL CASUALTY co.
q, II. Spencer. Local Agent.
The evening current., 1918-05-11
ny Associated Press.

ny Associated Press.
London, May 1.-THE French
advanced their line slightly yester-
day east OF Locre. II Ia officially
announced.
Mohave County miner., 1918-04-13
DO YOU KNOW THAT

Reptiles eggs are not very attrac- tive objects. In the case of crocodiles and many kinds of tortoises, they are pale colored or white, and resemble those of birds in shape.
 In nearly every street of the cities of Japan there is a public oven, where for small fee people may have their dinners cooked.
 The principal fur-bearing animals are the sable, ermine, marten, mink, beaver, otter, chinchillo, fox, seal, nu- tria, badger, lynx, bear and wolf.
 The region about the Dead Sea is one of the hottest places on the globe, and the sea loses many tons of water a day by evaporation.
 It has been noticed that the ash tree is very injurious to vegetation under it's shade, while scarcely any plant will grow under yew.
Mohave County miner., 1918-04-13
BEAU BRUMMELS
 ONLY WANTED IN U. s. ARMY

Every soldier his own barber and bootblack" is evidently the slogan of Uncle Sam, judging from orders re- gently posted in Washington, accord ing to which the following trench tools will be issued free to each Yankee en route to the front: One razor, one steel mirror (bombproof), one shaving brush, one shoe brush and one clothes brush.
 Uncle Sam is so determined to give no soldier a chance to plead that he lacks the necessary apparatus as an excuse for displaying in public a bud ding beard that he has agreed to re- place free of charge any of these ar ticles which may be lost.
 However, "Brighten Up" is a good motto for the Hun chasers, and the ambition of the powers that be to send only beardless battaions of Beau Brummels, to France is laudable be- cause in line with the best American traditions of cleanliness.
 It is a psychological fact that an army that needs a shave fights under a handicap. Military experts have said that a soldier marches as a big leaguer slides for second-on his stom- ach, but next to a square meal there is nothing equal to razor to put a man in fighting trim.
 Moreover, faces camouflaged to look like porcupines or bristling like hair brushes are unsanitary. There is nothing beautiful or antiseptic about an army that is unshaven.
 Tonsorial timber which is tall and uncut is a collector of bacilli, and as germ catcher facial undergrowth stands high.
 Since mud caked boots and dust de- posted countenances affect the morale of fighting unit it is well that the sons of Uncle Sam should go to battle like gentlemen groomed for an even ing party in No Mans Land.-New York Herald.
Mohave County miner., 1918-04-13

greatest help to the hardworking
 burglar and bank robber ever invent ed.
 "'We protect about 12,000 banks through the country. I am happy to say-see, am knocking wood-that we have not yet had one of these rob berries. The nearest was the Stock yards bank, but that was a plain "stick up' and not the work of regu- lar bank robbers"
 How modern methods enabled some enterprising burglars to make a rich haul from a supposedly well-protected bank is then detailed, from which it would seem that the outlaw is still little bit ahead of the defender of so- ciety in the matter of accomplishing his purpose.
 "The Summit bank robbery was timed so that the cracksmen could be- gin work while James Wren, sole po- liceman of the village, was on duty in another suburb known as Argo.
 "A heavy, iron-barred back door was wrenched loose by use of the crowbar and the wooden door within was crushed open.
 "Once inside, the robbers proceeded in a manner which indicated they knew just how to work. Instead of blowing open the massive door to the money vault, they pried open steel door leading into the bookkeeping vault.
 "Then with pickaxes they attacked the foot-thick reinforced concrete wall between the bookkeeping and money vaults. A hole was made and charge of dynamite exploded, which blew away the concrete, leaving an aper- ture a little more than a foot square.
 ''They were then confronted by the three-quarter-inch twisted steel bars with which the concrete was rein forced. Apparently they had expected this, for the acetylene burner was brought into play and two of the bars cut through with the flame.
 ''The bandits crawled through the hole and were in the money vault. On the floor, in plain sight, was the suit case containing $33,677. They did not touch this, however, but pried open a steel door and entered smaller com partment, where they found grip and a suitcase which held about S40,000. These they obtained and escaped.
 ''The robbery was discovered by Jeremiah Hlavacek, a bookkeeper, when he came to work shortly before B o'clock in the morning. ."-Literary Digest.
Mohave County miner., 1918-04-13
SANTA FEE ESTABLISHES
 CAMPING-OUT BUREAU

There are some far west trips, such as to the Rainbow Natural Bridge, more than two hundred miles from the railroad, that have been taken by less than a hundred white people. Theo- dore Roosevelt made the bridge trip in 1913, and Zane Grey went later, to get material for one of his most popu- lar novels, 'The Rainbow Trail"
 Every year a greater number of busy business men, as well as those who love the out-of-doors, are making trips in the southwest off the beaten path. They climb mountain peaks; they descend canyon trails. They cross painted deserts, visit prehistoric cliff ruins and see Indian pueblos. They really rough it or camp out de luxe.
 The great difficulty has been to get first hand and reliable information as to trips, time consumed, distances and cost, and to get in touch with depend able outfitters and guides.
 The Santa Fe has established, in its advertising department, Chicago, a camping-out bureau to help the ten derfoot in arranging trips by pack and saddle animal, team or auto, away from the railroad. Mir. c. J. Birch field, manager of the bureau, has cov- cred New Mexico, Arizona and Cali fornia most thoroughly. He not only knows the country, but knows person. ally most all the men who will outfit and guide parties.
Mohave County miner., 1918-04-13
LIBERTY LOAN COMMITTEE
 WILL VISIT CAMPS

The Liberty Loan Camp committee will visit Yucca on April IS and the Big Sandy on April 20. Many speak CTS will be on hand to explain the mer- it's of the Liberty Bonds and general good time is planned to go with the meetings. All who can make the trip to these places are requested to do so by the committee, so it behooves King man citizens to get out and use a lit tie of that get-together spirit and visit our neighbors.
Mohave County miner., 1918-04-13
ARMY REAEWS
 PLEDGE OF LOYALTY
(By Peyton c. March, Major General General Staff, Acting Chief
 Of Staff

of Staff.)
 ''The year just closed has been for us a period of preparation.
 We have been building up our fighting forces.
 'The nucleus of a great army has been transported safely overseas; an army of picked men is being trained and made ready to embark. Eight hun dred and eighty thousand new men will be called to the colors during the year.
 "Creditable though our achieve ment has been, we who are in the army know that our soldiers in the trenches and those in training are but the vanguard.
 ''The captain of industry, the skill ed mechanic, the man at the blow, the woman who gives and the woman who saves constitute the backbone of our belligerent strength.
 "A solemn responsibility is placed upon the nation, on the fulfillment of which depends not only the success of our armies in battle, but the attain ment of an honorable and enduring peace.
 "On the threshold of this new year of war the army standing ready to ex- ecute the mandate entrusted to it salutes the flag and renews it's pledge of full allegiance to its commander in chief, the standard bearer of our cause"
Mohave County miner., 1918-04-13
VISITS GRANDPARENTS HERE

Master Charles William Vivian, of Humboldt, Arizona, returned to his home in that place Thursday morning, after three weeks visit here with his grandparents, MT. and Mrs. G. w. Gibson. He was accompanied by his mother and her brother, G. l. Gibson. Mrs. Vivian spent week with her pa- rents and left her young son here, while she visited in Southern Califor- mia.
Mohave County miner., 1918-04-13
ARRIVES FROM COAST

J. P. Ryan returned this week from a trip to the coast, where he looked after important mining business. He is getting an oil company financed and expects to soon be drilling a test well in the Holbrook section. Associated with him are several men high up in the financial world who will put the deal on its feet.