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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-25

ENERY loyal Dutchman, and espe-
Il ally every royal Dutchmau, hates
and fears the ruling house Of Prussia,
II this hatred is unjustihable as unchris-
tian. the fear is thoroughly well ground
ed because Kaiser Wilhelm wears as his
own the proudest and best beloved title
Of the Dutch ruling house, that Of Prince
Of Orange.
More than this William wears It not
only as his by inheritance from the same
region and the same ancestor by which
the Dutch royal house inherits the title,
but he wears il in token Of his belief
that should the Dutch royal house fail Of
an heir he would have a claim To the
throne as Prince Of orange. True, the
Dutch Parliament has the right TO choose
a king when the royal house fails of an
heir, but then Kaiser Wilhelm cares lit
tie for the constitutional rights of par
liaments when they conflict with his
hereditary claims.
Only Two Lives Between
Between any claim that William or
his eldest son might set.up to the throne
Of Holland there now stand only two
lives, that Of Queen wiIhelmua and
that Of her young daughter, and the
land southwest Of the Ems has long
looked good to the cver-hungry Hohen-
zollernS.
1t Is no mere fairy tale this about
the Hohenzollern display Of the title
of Prince Of orange as evidence Of their
claim TO the Dutch throne. Berlin
waited with interest and The Hague
with uneasness during the eight years
that passed between the marriage OF
Wilhelmina and the birth Of her first
and only child
The Dutch royal house has been a
small family for some generations, aud
the uncertainty of an heir to the throne
is no new thing in the history of hul'
land. Look up the Dutch royal house
in the books that treat Of European
royal families and you find no long list
of unCles, brothers, sisters, cousins ~
the sovereign.
When Wilhelmna inherited the throne
in 1890, as q girl Of ten under the re-
gency Of her mother, the enumerat on
of the royal family included only the
little Queen and the maternal regent. To-
day you find mentioned only Queen Will
helmina, her husband and their daugh-
ter Juliana Wllhelmina, heir to the
throne, just under nine years old.
The great house Of Nassau which first
attained eminence in Holland married
into the ancient orange family OF
France, a princely house going back %
Charemagne, 400 years ago. The son
OF this marriage inherited the principal
ity and title OF Orange, but died without
isaue, the succession In 1884 going to
his cousin, famous as william the Silent
the great Stakeholder. At his assassina-
ton the Dutch States-Gencral chose his
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-25
HOLLANDERS FEAR MENACE
OF HUNGRY HOHENZOLLERNS
Kaiser Holds to Historic Tile Of Prince Of Royal
House of Netherlands Has Only One Heir
in DyndStic Line

eldest son as Stadtho!dcr. \bouI a
century and Il half laier the Office was
made hereditary in tine orange family.
Origin of German Claim
Meanwhile the FranCOnian IlOhen-
zollern. connected by several marriages
with the Dutch ruling house, had grown
from ambitious German princelngs into
the powerful royal house Of Prussia.
Since that time whenever the Dutch
throne seemed likely to lack a direct
heir the IlOhcuzOlleruS have been eager
TO see what profit they might make out
Of the situation.
They have had no actual chance to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-25
GERMANS HONOR RICHTHOFEN
Dead Airman Called National Hero
by His Chief
Berlin. April 25 Cvia London).

A tribute to Baron Won Richthofen,
famous German airman. killed recently,
was paid by Lieutenant General Won
Hoeppner, commander Of the imperial
air forces
"Rittmeister Baron Won Ritchthofen
has not returned from his pursuit of
the enemy" says an official order.
"He has fallen. The army has lost its
generally admired hero, the scouts their
Irresistible and beloved leader. He re-
mains the hero Of the German people
for whom lie fought and died"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-25
BRISTOL DOCKS EXTENDED
U. S. and State Agree to Push Work
Beyond Legal Limits

harrisburg, April 25. - Federal and
state authorities have reached an agree
mont whereby two shipbullding COM
oanies at Bristol. the American and Mer-
lhan;s. may proceed with construction
81 docks and other works beyond what
have been established as the legal limits.
n Was found that the work has been
41t4nded to lowegater mark. which
'1.usnreaaes the State law unless per-
..| .a|on Is given " the Commissioners
&nrlraciou. The Attorney Generals
.1I1lnnnl. actI11 ~ ~ coldfnission.
|.| p0 lI& matter @|In lhe nnthorltles
..||0E|1 N 4Io|1e1 Ptnnsyl-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-25
Factory Waste PoisOns Cattle

ranorts Of cattle being killed when -
waste products of various faetorlsl
through excess of salt, fermentah9n y
ensilage and other causes, the su
Department OF Agriculture has ISSUED a..
warnlnE to cattle owners 10 De susS
that food is wholesome. Analysss y
feeds which killed cattle nave shV"'
hitherto unknown conditions.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-25
Kaiser Masses Troops
on Holland Frontier

Continued from Pnge One
German ministers, owing 10 the near
ness OF their respective capitals. 20
home for Instructions OF important
character rather than rely on the un-
certain character Of teIegraphlc COM
munication,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-29
MASS|E FAMILY HAS
NARROW ESCAPE SUN.
AUTO TRUCK LOSES
CHAIN--BACKs DOWN BANK
One i.cg Iirokcn and Minor Bir,lses
Arc Only injuries Sustained Al.
ter 2O-foot Fall

Mr. and Mrs. Bert MassIe and TWO
children OF Merlin. had a narrow es-
cape from death yesterday when the
motor truck In which they were rid
ing lost a drive chain and backed
down q hill and went over n 20-foot
bank. II was with. great luck that
Mr.. Masslc escaped with broken
lex and bruises, and Mrs. Massie
with only n few bruises. The chill
dren were not even scratched.
Mr.. Massie and family we're trav-
cling along the Galicc creek road
20 miles west OF this city. They had
Just descended the Taylor creek hill
and were In mont OF Hal Massie's
place when the latter called to his
brother to turn In and drive up the
hill TO the house. When part way
Mp this hill the drive chain flew on
OF one OF the drive gears and left the
light truck without power. II i'm
mediately began to roll back down
the HILL across the road and plung-
cd down u 20-foot embanknient on
the other side. The truck over-turn-
cd but threw It's passengers clear Of
the wreckage. The accident happen.
cd at about 3 o'clock In the after.
noon.
DIR, J. s. Smith was called and AZ
ter examining the injuries found Mr.
Massie's right leg was broken below
the knee. and the other injuries q,
stated. After viewing the wreck and
the manner In which II happened
DR.. Smith stated that Il was mir
acle that all went through II and
came out with the comparativel,
slight injuries sustained.
Mr.. MassIe owns the truck. which
he operates In carrying the mail and
passengers on his route in that sec
tlon OF the county.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-29
GRANTS PASS
man IS GIVEN COM.

According to dispatch from
Washington. James II. Mcfarland.
of this city. has successfully COM
pleted the third oficers training
class at Camp Meade. Maryland. and
is due for a commission as second
lieutenant in the infantry.
Lieutenant Mcfarland is a son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Mcfarland. OF North
Tenth street. He was graduated
from Grants Pass high school in
1914 and entered the University OF
Washington at Seattle in the fall OF
that year. Last spring he enlisted
in the ambulance section OF the U.
s. army and was a sergeant in that
branch when he was appointed to
attend the officers training school at
Camp Meade.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-29
GIVES INTERESTING TALK on
WAR AND TELLS OF RELA-
TIONs WITH MEXICO
So COUNTRY HELD MENACE
Rev. Boozer Gives Interesting view
Of Trip Through Largo Training
Camp At Palo Alto

Grants Pass was yesterday favored
with a visit from a former pastor
and founder Of Bethany church. DR..
Robert Mclean, assistant secretary
OF the Presbyterian board Of homo
missions. who has charge OF the
Spanish work Of the board In CALI
fornia, Colorado. Texas. Arizona and
New Mexico. DR.. Mclean still owna
property here and still looks upon
Grants Pass al his home.
His address at the Bethany Pres
byterian church was . patriotic ef-
fort and was received with the clos
est attention by sthe large audience.
DR.. Mclean Is no pacifist. Christ
wasn't" he said. Christ was ever
ready to take up the battle for the
weak and oppressed and to fight on
the side Of righteousness" He point
ed to Germany as the most colossal
sinner Of all ages, and paid . splsar
uau tioutc w tuc Amcii iC6h oOiuhokb
who are fighting with the allies to
put down this curse upon the world.
He took occasion to 90 into .
phase Of the subject which he has
been preaching from the Atlantic to
the Pacific subject with which
he has been familiar for many
years,-that Of Mexico.
Some observations on this subject
are made in an editorial comment
in this issue, and ought to awaken
the interest Of the people in this side
OF the question. He pointed out the
danger thst this country faces
through Mexico and suggested
remedy for removing that danger.
DR.. Mclean came to Grants Pass
from the Klamath Lake country in
1887 and on December II Of that
year organized the First Presbyter-
ian church in this city. The organ
ization took place in the old court
house with the following hve peo-
pie present:
w. 8. Barrie and mother, Mrs.
Barrie. Mrs. ]. X. Pigney. Mrs. Gil
fillan and Mrs. Rich.
Shortly after the organization OF
the church Mr.. and Mrs. Dodge and
Mr.. and Mrs. Kinney, members Of
the Congregational church in ver-
mont before coming to Oregon. as
sociated themselves with the new
membership and aided In the work.
The next year church was built.
Mr.. Dodge stated that since the
church which they belonged to. In
Vermont was called Bethany that Il
would please them to have thIs one
so named. Out OF respect for tAem.
Continued ON Page Rourl
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-29
BACK BROKEN BY BOOM
At OLD SUGAR FACTORY

Oscar wilkins, former sugar fore
man OF the Utah Idaho Sugar fac
tory. was seriously injured at 3:30
this afternoon when he was struck
In the back by a boom which was
being used In loading steel onto flat
cars. Mr.. wilkins back was broken.
Mr.. wilkins. who has been acting
as checking clerk during the dis
manteling OF the sugar factory, was
standing on the corner Of a flat car
this afternoon. He was not notic-
Ing what was going on around him
lust at that minute and the boom
was lowered over him to pick IN a
piece OF steel. The heavy steel bar
struck him In the back. breaking
the spinal column and inflicting 9th
er serious injuries. the seriousness
Of which cannot be determined as
yet.
He was taken to the Good Samari-
tain hospital by Paul Kirker and an
examination was made by DR.,
Loughridge.
Mr., wilkins is about 80 years old
and Is living here with his wife and
three children. s.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-29
SHIP LOST
IN COLLISION SUN.

New York. Apr. 29.--The Ameri-
can steamship Westerly" one Of
the first new ships built BY the EN-
ergency Fleet Corporation. was
sunk in a collision OF the French
coast yesterday. All on board were
saved.
The Westerly was launched at the
Seattle shipyards of the Ames Ship
building Corporation in February Of
this year. She was launched as
war brigade for the Cunard line. but
was commandeered by the shipping
board.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-29
GERMANY AGAIN AT
HER ONE-S|DED GAME
HUNS MAKE DEMANDS FOR
IMPAIR PRISONER EXCHANGE
Demand That Good German Prison
ers Ise Exchanged for Crippled
Russian SOLDIER

Washington. Apr. 29.-Germany
has demanded OF Russia an exchange
OF prisoners and threatens to take
Petrograd unless Russia agrees to
their terms in advance. the state de-
partment has learned.
The terms call for the immediate
release OF all German prisoners in
good health. while those III shah ~
main in Russia under the care Of
neutral physicians.
The Germans will release only
Russian prisoners who are III or In
capaciated.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-29
REV. N. T. WIRE, SPEAKING BE.
FORE CHAMBER OF COM
MERGE POINTS OUT NEED
GERMANY RECOGNIZED VALUE
War will bring Closer Relations I,e-
tween Countries Of North and
South Hemisphere, He Said

Rev. Melville T. Wire. speaking
before the Monday noon luncheon
assembly at the Chamber Of Com
merce today, brought out some In
teresting observations on "Our Con-
tinental Nelghbors After the War;"
delving into a discussion Of this
country's relations with South Am
erica after peace Ia declared. He
stated that he desired to use q teie-
scope instead OF microscope to look
at the national and international
problems and interests rather than
at local problems.
He called attention TO the amaz-
ing expansion OF industry In the
last four years. He said that Ger
man,. did not invade Belgium .as a
strategic move only. but for her
wealth in minerals. Germany Is
fighting for more land, which means
OF course. that Germany fights 20
tentially for what grows on the top
OF II and the mineral wealth under
meath the surface. Germany fights
for Industrial supremacy through
stealing the wealth OF raw mater
ials from her neighbors. Germany
also looked beyond France and Bel
GUM to South America where the
most unprecedented wealth OF raw
materials In the world lie almost un-
touched.
I'VE do not appreciate South Am
erica" said Rev. Wire. 'in the vast
ness Of her resources. The North
American business man has neglect
cd this field OF trade. which other
nations, notably Germany, have long
been aware Of. Germany could not
20 in ofiicially on account OF the
Monroe Doctrine, but she had es-
tablished before the war important
trade relations with countries OF
South America.
"In the plateau region OF Brazil
half million Germans have settled
on the very finest land, ready at the
strategic time to hand It over to
Germany. SO Brazil, in declaring
war on Germany. has problem at
home to solve first.
1--WE do not realize the size oi
South America which has over
1000, 900 square miles Of territory
against 5000. 900 in north America
More than that, the greatest breadth
Of North America is in the Arctic
circle. while the greatest breadth ol
South America Is In the equatorial
zone across Brazil. Brazil is larger
than the United States and German,
combined. Brazil Is rich in pro-
duets OF the tropics and temperate
zone. Argentina's marvellous growth
Is due to cattle industries, retrigera'
tor ships being able to carry frozen
beef to Europe. Cattle in the ole
days worth from $40 to $40 a head
now bring from SIS to 500.
Canada in the last IL years has
increased her plowed area rs pei
cent. while Argentina has increased
hers BY ais per cent.
''The acuteness OF the ship short
age is the only thing that keeps rs
at present from utilizing to its full
lest extent the amazing products o.
Argentina in cattle and wheat
I'VE must wake up to the benefits
OF the South American trade. W.
can trade our manufactured article.
for raw products. American cor
porations are already at work In the
Continued on Page Four)
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-29
BAKER DEMOCRATS ENDORSE
HORNIBROOK FOR COMMITTEES

Baker. Ore. Apr. 29.s--t Special
to the Courier) AT a meeting OF
the democratic county central COM
mittee OF Baker county, a resolution
endorsing the candidacy OF VIII II.
Hornibrook. OF Albany. for democra-
tic national committeeman was un-
animously adopted. Similar action
has heretofore been taken by the
democratic organizations In Linn,
Benton. Lane. Marion. Polk and
Coos counties.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-29
ENGLAND's PENSIONS

London. Apr 29.--The first ac-
count of the ministry OF pensions for
the year ending March, 1917. shows
an expenditure Of f1,179.270 of
which s612,S6S was for pensions
and gratuities to warrant officers
and men OF the army and e320. .O02
paid to widows and children of those
grades.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-29

London. Apr, az German infan-
try Ia attacking this morning be-
tween Mctcrcn and voormexeele.
southwest OF Ypres.
The Germans opened 4 heavy bom-
bardmcnt with high explosive shells
and gas between Meteren and voor.
meselle before attacking British
troops around Ypres several times
after dawn this morning sent up
"S. o. s." signals for artillery sup.
port. according to q Reuters CORE.
spondent.
The heavy bombardments. tre-
mendous In their intensity. point IA
n certainty OF the Germans attempt
to advance. The enemy attack yes.
terday near i.ocre. west OF KENNEL
was repulscd. The British last nigh,
recaptured a post near Festuberi
north Of GIvenchy taken by the Ger.
mans last week
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-29
TRANSPORTS IN COLLISION
RETURN TO ATLANTIC PORT

Washington. Apr. 29--Two Amer
lean transports which coilided az
sea several days ago returned safely
to an Atlantic port. Neither was
seriously damaged.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-29
HUNS TRYING To sTisikE Ypi,ks
FROM REAR AND CUT OFF OR.
DERBY WITHDRAWAL
HEAVY ATTACK ON N FLANDERS
Tremendous iIombar,imcnt Hcralds
Encmy Attcmpt to Advancc--lirit'
ish Rccapturc Posts

London. Apr. 29.--The Germans
began today what seems TO be n
general assault on the British hill
positions on the KENNEL front
southwest OF Ypres. opening new
phase Of the Flanders drive. This
Ia apparently the crucial test Of the
allies holding power In this area.
The enemy has evidently been tr,
Ing to drive In behind Yprcs and
breakup tho orderly withdrawal oi
the British from their positions In
tho ypres salient. which they have
been evacuating.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-29
REVOLT IN RUSSIA
MAY Be FALSE ALARM

Petrograd. Apr. Moscow dis
patches dated Tuesday give no indi-
cation OF the reported revolution on
behalf OF the former Grand Duke
Alexis Nikolaievich. reported yes.
|terday.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-29
MOONEY ASKS STRIKES
FOR HIM Be CANCELLED

San Francisco. Apr. 29.--Thomas
Mooney has telegraphed President
Wilson that he has made every ef-
fort to stop the proposed general
strikes planned on his behalf for
May I.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-29
Two Moro Casualty Lasts

Washington. Apr. 2s.-Two casu-
atty lists published today contained
total Of 156 names. The killed
and missing numbered %. Ten Of
ficers are named.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-29
AMERICAN TROOPS ARE
OFFICIALLY REPORTED

Washington. Apr. 29.-The war
department today formally announce
ed that American troops have partic-
ipated In the battle east Of Amiens.
They have acquitted themselves
well.
The war department urges the ne
cesslty Of providing more troops. II
says that very large quotas will be
required In the immediate future to
nll the gaps which will occur In the
lines.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-29
BRITISH CASUALTIES
LAST WEEK 1850
London. Apr. 2s.--British casual
ties reported last week totalled 49,
36s. The losses we're divided as fol-
lows:
Killed or died Of wounds. Officers
40S: men 1861.
Wounded or missing. officers
2.071; men 1929

Despite the heavy fighting for
more than a month past the British
casualties reported are only now be-
ginning to approach the higher fig
ures for week after week last year.
when the British we're on the offen-
sive on the western front. The in
crease recently has been on the
average OF so per cent each week
over the preceding week. Last
week the aggregate was l2.36s and
the week previous s.12s.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-29

With the British Army, Apr 20.
The Fourth German army this
morning heavily attacked the allied
front In Flanders. Prisoners cap
tured have admitted that II is Ger
many's intention to capture Ypres.
Severe fighting Is reported In both
the French and British areas. The
attack extends over a front OF about
Is miles. The Belgian front has
also been attacked.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-29
$50 PAssENGEIts. MOSTLY AM
EmCAN WAR WORKERS. ARE
ALL SAVED
SHIP EXPlOOES, SINKS QUICKLY
Oregon and Washington Men Are On
Boarti-Attack Happened with
Ship In Convoy and st Night

London. Apr. 2s.-The British
steamship orIssa was torpedoed Sun
day morning and sunk within three
minutes when her boilers blew mp.
Destroyers picked up life boats from
the vessel within half an hour.
There we're about $50 passengers
aboard. mostly war workers going
10 France. The Y. N. c. A. men
we're under Arthur u. Hungerford.
The Americans conducted them
selves admirably. according to the
ships oficers. The vessel was In a
large convoy. Il was moonlight
when struck. but the submarine was
not seen. The boilers blew up with.
In three minutes after the torpedo
struck. extlnguishing all lights. :.
Among the war workers which
travelled on the Orissa were Edward
Kathes. OF Bellingham. wash. and
Donald Kaylor. OF 81. Helens. Ore
Kaylo was pastor OF the Congrega
tional church at st. Helens. on route
TO France TO do war work.
London. Apr. 29.-Fifty-sever
American army Y, N. c. A. worker,
arrived here last night. The shit
they sailed on was torpedoed yes
terday morning and sank in ~ min
utes. All the passengers and all bu'
three OF the crew we're saved.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-29

London. Apr. 29.---Intense bonn
bafdment is progressing from La.
Bassee southwark from WY to Lens
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-29

With the American Army In
France. Apr. 2s.---The American
troops have taken up positions on
the French battlefront facing the
"nemy on line barring the Ger
mans from Paris and Amiens. They
have been there for several days un-
der the high French command.
Paris. Apr 2s.--German attacks
on Hansard Wood before Amlens
have been checked by the French.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-03-05
.sNIflIRElDRIlD .
.... !sP'IA|lIE|l!N|!ct|Q'SED
News Gf slSeaS 81 sSp,s3 Sub
marine Reaches Mladfid While
,tHf4 Election Is Held

PARIS, Msrsh, 40 Associated Press
News RI TIE sinking af.,a. Spanish
shin chartered, b8 Switzerland to carry
grain from the ,Taited states for use
in that country, was tod il dispatches
WHICH were rsesiSed IL Berne and in
Madrid Yesterday, Berpe messages
sRid the news. was having a strong eff
feet in political circles, there and the
act VAS taken to be, in. direct contra;
pention Of distinct 'uhdertahiazs and
agreements on the part of aermany not
to interfere with such shipments.
In Spain the news came during the
holding of a national election which
was pfedipitated by the division in the
goXernment' upon the policy which
SHOULD he epurspedt as q result Lof the
Eqtbless;Fabua rising ofsspanish ships
by GermaHy. : Another instance Of
Hun duplicity coming during the poll,
ing of the vote lis belieyed to have
swung many voters and to have had a
grent effect in the deciding of the elec.
ton, T., ~
The Swiss frontiers were closed, at
midnight last night. The food situa,
tiou is serious and reserve stocks Of
grain are very low. reports from Gen,
Ova said. For this. reason the lose of
the grain that was expected to be lses
cured through the charter on the Span
ish vessel which was sunk has aroused
additional Indignation. ,,n