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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04
GOOD BUYS

Is acre tract Of land 5 miles from
Salem, about 200 cords of standing tim
Der, fine spring, some good bottom
land, balance hill land. Price $1,000.
20 acre tract, enough timber to pay
for the place, running water, some I'M
der cultivation. 5 miles from Salem,
Price $500. 10 acre tract, 5 acres cul-
tivated, balance pasture, some timber,
4 room house, good barn, chicken house,
some fruit, 5 miles out, Price $1,000.
25 acres of good land, II cultivated,
good house, old Darn, orchard, rock
road, Price $4,000. Terms. 800 acre farm
30 acres cultivated, house and barn,
1875 acres of good second growth fir
timber, Price $40 per acre. 5 acres all
cultivated, new 5 room plastered bunga
low, barn, rock road, A miles from cen
ter of Salem, Price $1,000. Good 5 room
plastered cottage on paved street, east
front lot. This is worth the money.
Price 1875. Sc acre tract, 40 acres un'
der cultivation, balance timber ant
pasture, is acres Of bearing Italian
prunc orchard, good family orchard
six room house, large barn, rock road
4 miles from Salem, Price $4,000. &
acre farm, 10 acres of fine prune or
chard, just coming into bearing, abouf
Is acres of timber, balance farm land
s room modern house, barn, rock road
will consider city residence up to $25O(
Price $125 per acre. 140 acres of frs
class farm land, 100 acres cultivated
balance pasture, some fine creek bot
tom land, Price $S5 per acre. 100 acr'
farm, ali cultivated, old house, twt
barns, Price $75 per acre. !.
If o want to buy. trade or sell
see US.
w. H. Grabenhorst & Co.
275 State street liz
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

get from the city not cash. but q note,
f$5 Of the principal Of which is payable
annually for 20 years, with 4 per cent
interest upon the unpaid principal.
1.-THE statement is frequently made
by proponents Of the Richardson bill,
that the sewer fund Measure adopted
five years ago did not raise taxes in
the city. This statement is erroneous.
Last year there was levied on account
of the sewer refund 4.56 mills. In other
words, for every $1,000 worth Of prop
lerty in the city Of Salem there a
paid 1886 W. refund taxi
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

When you have secured these facts you win readily see
why Mr.. Richardson now asks you to comoe along and
saddle the debt upon yourselves as taxpayers to pull
hin and his clients out of the situation into which he
got them in the matter of the Cakes improvement.
If you are interested in the City of Salem don't fail
to vote at the city election tomorrow. If you are interest
ed in its welfare and its upbuilding, vote against the Rich
ardson Amendment. On the other hand if you wish to see
its future completely throttled and its development en-
tirely stopped, adopt this proposed amendment. We have
faith enough in the voters of Salem to believe that they
wish to do what is for the city's best. Therefore we con-
f~identially expect that a large majority will vote
SOL. X. NO.
S.. M ENDICOTT,
l. GREENBAUM,
WILLIAM H. TRINDLE,
Publicity committee.
paid Adv.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

1t is within
the spirit of
the day that a
solemn warm
ing be issued
to the Ameri-
can people not
to relax in
their thrift
practices.
That grave
dangers exist
was alarming
ly apparent
during the
first fifteen
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04
TERMS FOR M
MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED.

Washington, Nov. 4.--The
German armistice terms may
be presented and accepted or
rejected before the world is
made acquainted with terms or
with the fact that they have
actually been dispatched.
This was the yelled intima-
tion of high official this af-
ternoon and it was pointed out
that this would square with the
policy pursued toward Turkey,
Bulgaria and Austria. 1t was
also indicated that, as in the
ease Of the above nations, word
of Germany's capitulation or
determination to fight on will
likely come from European
capitals first.
- IL Il. a. IL IL IL Il a. u IL
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04
GERMANY IS NENACED
BY ALLIED INVASION
BY william Philip Simms.

Omitted Press staff correspondent
Paris, Nov. Prom three o'clock
this afternoon, when Austria Hungary
goes out of the war, the entire German
eastern frontier is wide open to the
menace of an allied invasion.
Munich, Dresden, Bavaria, Saxony
and Prussia will thus be directly men
aced.
The inter-allied diplomatic N-..e;l is
watching the swift turn Of events, with
grim satisfaction. Paris is unflustercd
and awaiting the next step in the cen
trail European debacle-publieation Of
the terms to Germany.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

GOVERNMENT needs 10000 women
clerks. Salem examinations Nov. 10,
Dee. 7. Salary $1,000. Experience I'M
necessary. Women desiring govern
ment positions write for free partie-
ulars, Raymond Terry (former civil
service examiner,) s22 Columbian
building. Washington. 10
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

A MAN experienced in general mer-
chandise business has moved to the
city with his family and wants work.
If in need of help would appreciate
a trial. If not satisfactory no harm
done. Will accept any reasonable po-
sition. Address 642 are Journal. II
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

TO EXCHANGE-Or sell well improv-
ed Is acres near independence, Or.
Also improved 800 acre stock ranch
in central Oregon. Address AL N.
Church St., Salem, Or. l1-5
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

FOR RENT-A good quarter section OF
Canadian wheat land, cash or shares
good house, barn, granary, well. close
to school, church and town. G. W.
Niemeyer, 544 State. II
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

FOR SALE-Almost new Cypress in
cubator, 70-egg capacity, price $S.
Gold Dollar and Wilson strawberry
plants 50 cts. per hundred, $3.50 per
thousand. Would trade dry COW for
fresh one and pay difference. VIM.
A. Bond, Rt. 6, box 9S. 1149
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

PLENTY of money to loan on good
farms; low interest rates; five years
time; privilege to pap 800 or multi
pie on any interest date. Call or
write Fl. M. Hawkins, 314 Masonic
bldg, Salem. tt
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

FOR SALE-A bay horse in good con-
dition Of about 1000 lbs. weight, no
safer horse for women or children to
ride or drive. Just the horse for chill
dren to ride or drive to school. Phone
45F14. John Girardin, Turner. Id
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

WILL the party who Purchased one
team horses from, or is using team
belonging to Pete Lafferty kindly
communicate with phone 2o93M Sa-
lem, Oregon. Information to your ad-
vantage awaits your call. ia
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

FOR SALE-Or trade, restaurant,
terms for cash, large payroll. Address
Home Restaurant, Springfield Or.
lis
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

FIRST MORTGAGES for sale. Secur-
ed by well improved valley farms
in amounts of $500 up to $4,000.
Thos. A. Roberts, Phone 1927, 314
Masonic building. 12-4
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

FOR SALE-1s17 Maxwell, completely
o~verhauled, demountable rims, $4Io'
Highway Garage. Phone 355. 1000 ,.
Com u. u
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

wANTED-To rent by Nov. LIST. by per
manent party, 5 or 6 room modern
house. close in. Address J-24 care
journal or Phonc 1912. II
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

FOR SALE-All or part of 100 acres
good level land, would take house in
Salem as part pay. VIM. Hall, Mar,
ion, Or. liz
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

FOR RENT-15 or 20 acres s miles
out on jefferson road; also want to
hire 5 or 6 acres plowed. Inquire y.
B. Aim, S5E North Com1 st. III
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

FOR SALE-Registered or unregister-
ed Poland China pigs. Chas. G. Dav-
is, phone Green 1862, Silverton, Or.
11-6
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

HIGHEST price paid for cattle and
large calves. Phone 1425M. LIZ
FOR SALE~-1 male hog. Phone 37f22.
la
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

WALL PAPER Is cents per double roll
upward. Buren, 8 Furniture Store, ny
Commercial. u.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

WANTED-To buy a small improved
ranch, must be good land and priced
right. Address S. S. care journal. liz
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

WANTED-House and barn close in.
Phone 174J or call at 265 South lstn
st. r. j. Stang. LIP
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

WILL trade Salem residence property
for merchandise of any kind. Ad-
dress M S care Journal. III
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

WANTED-A cook in small hospital
$50 per month with room and board,
Phone 1904. III
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

FOR SALE-One good, three panel,
auto back surry. Phone 1928. 11-6
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

LOST-Pink and white waists between
Marion apis. and Winter st. Phone
1090J. Ito
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NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT

275 State street
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04
JOURNAL WANT AID DEPARTMENT Is THE BEST SELLING
lEDIUM IN MARION C0UNTY-TRY THEM FOR RESULTS

uAssIFIED ADVERTISING RATES
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-04

FOR SALE-Windmill. Phone morn
ings 542. III
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-13
CAUSE OF FREIGHT
wreck INVESTIGATED

j. E. Enger, .trainmaster; F. e.
Cavender, master car repairer, and
G. Hazelton, assistant engineer,
Southern Pacific company. and E. T.
Ludden and A. E. VOORHEES, OF this
city formed board of inquiry which
met this morning to inquire into
the cause Of the freight wreck about
four miles east of this city May 10.
The board after hearing the testi-
mony OF the train crew and from
observations gained from visit to
the wreck. reported that the derail-
ment was caused by withdrawing
on right forward wheel on rear
truck Of Pacific Fruit Express car.
due to fracture resulting from ex-
pansion. due to brake shoe friction
while descending grade previous to
arrival at Grants Pass. and that
such fracture would be invisible to
regular trainmen's inspection made
at Grants Pass. That there is no
responsibility.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-13
ALLIED HEADERS CONFIDENT
OF STRENGTH To STOP CIR
MAN ADVANCE WESTWARD
ITALIANS ON THE OFFENSIVE
Austfia-Hungary Internal Troubles
stIIl Actise--starvatIon Report
Cd In GaIacia

London. May l3.--Assurance OF
their ability to stem the tide OF Ger
man forces grows among the silied
leaders as the enemy delays the re-
newal OF their offensive.
German leaders have used up most
OF their reserves since March 2. and
the allies with the French reserves
are deemed able to successfully deal
with further onrushes. Allied
strategy is aided by the fact that the
Germans must attack or admit de-
feat. They have gained hardly a
foot In two weeks and II Is believed
they must attack soon.
The Italians are on the offensive
on the Italian front with fighting
becoming sharper
Internal troubles In Austria-Hun-
gary have not improved Many are
reported starving In Galacia.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-13
'BORCLUM RHTERATES
MISCONDUCT CHARGES

Washington, May i3.-ln an
open letter to President Wilson.
Sculptor Gutxon Borglum reiterated
the charges OF misconduct In the air
craft production and denied that he
had betrayed the presidents friend
ship and he demanded a full investi-
cation by the senate.
Borglum stated that the war de-
partment under Secretary Baker had
hindered his investigation.
He declared further that the war
department had systematically di-
rected the opposition" to investiga-
tlon OF aircraft production. in which
F." u billion dollars In II months has
provided us with no planes" and
charged that every subterfuge had
been restored to gain time.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-13
REV. CHARLES r. DRAKE DE-
LIvERs ADDRESS AT NJ. H.
CHURCH
50 MEMBERS N CLASS or is
Minister Sees Great Force for Good
In Personality Of Glass Entering
World Work

The activities Of commsno.ma,.
week for the Grants Pass hIgh scbooI
opened at Newman NJ. Z. church
sunday night with the baccalaureate
sermon by Rev, Charles r. Drake
pastor OF the Christian church
The members Of the graduating
class marched into the church fol-
lowed by the corps Of instructor.
taking seats In a body. After an
anthem by the choir. innovation BY
Rev. B.. A. Finch of the Baptist
church, solo by ]. NJ. Isham and
introduction by Rev. Melville T.
Wire. Mr. Drake delivered an inn
pressive address, In part as folloxs:
President and graduating class
Oh lsiS| may stand before a
powerful locomotive or great reser-
voir Of water and am thrilled with
excitement as realize the poten-
tiality In each. which. according TO
Its willful direction may be utilized
for benefit or destruction. But To-.
night | am more than thrilled with
excitement and emotion, for stand
before the greatest potentiality in
the world. the potentiality Of person.
atty Each Of you has God-given
potentiality that according to your
willful direction WILL consent for
benefit or destruction in the pro-
gress OF humanity.
THE success ideal of YESTERDAY
was selfishness. As you scan the
horison Of history you see old Baby
lon with the selfish ideal OF glory
and splendor. She sacrificed the
honor Of her men and the virtue Of
her maidens for it. But she perished
when earthly pride foreclosed the
mortgage on her pleasant palaces Of
sin and shame. Greece had the sell
fish ideal Of pleasure. sacrificing
honor and virtue for its attainment.
But one day she discovered poison In
the bitter cup that she was drain
ing to the very dregs Of death. Old
Rome had the selfish ideal of world
power and for 1t she bargained away
her birthright at the market place
of souls. Eternal Rome became
eternal ruin.
The more modern nations pos
sessed the same ideal in some form
or other. though some are now wash
Ing themselves in the blood OF their
own manhood. Still we, cannot for
get France and her frivolity. Bel
gium and the Congo. and England
Continued on page 81
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-13
W|TH 'S|LAGE
AGAINST cOSTLYFEEbS

Washington, May iS---"Don't for
get your silo." is advice to the beef
cattle farmer by specialists of the
United States department. OF agri-
culture.
In every case. the specialists say.
u sufficient acreage to provide crops
to All the silo should be provided BY
beef-cattle farmers; This will as
sure that the silo investment will
yield It's proper annual return and
prevent losses coming from giving
the cattle more expensive feeds The
cheapness with which cattle can be
fitted for market or carried through
the winter with silage insures that
well-filled silos will be a paying in
vestment.
1t is a good farm practice the
specialists say, to put more acreage
to silage crops than II Is estimated
under ordinary conditions will BE-
necessary to I'LL the silo. Dry
weather or q hailstorm at the Cruz
cial stage Of growth may cause a
marked decrease in the tonnage
yield. For the south few extra
acres should be planted to sorghum
to meet this probable shortage.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-13
CAPTAIN RICHARD =. u0Bs0N
sPEAKs TO GREAT AUDIENCE
SUNDAY MORNING
TENSE MOMENTS DURING TALK.
spcakcr DECLARES use of Liquor by
Allied Armies Responsible for
Man Power Loss

The great throng OF people who
packed the auditorium and parlors
OF Bethany Presbyterian church sun
day morning gave nnmis,akable evil
dence OF the deep interest that had
been aroused BY tho viat Of Capt.
Richard p. Hobson OF Merrimac
fame. Captain Hobson was attended
on the platform by gronp Of men
representing the war activities OF the
city. o. 3. Blanchard. president OF
Josephine chapter OF the American
Red Cross: Fred A. Williams. chair.
man Of the council OF defense; May
or Demaray. Y. c. Bramwell. presi-
dent OF the Chamber OF Commerce:
A, Bartlett. OF the q. A. r.. and Rev,
MELVILLE r. Wire. Saturday even
Ing he was the guest of the war
savings committee represented by
n. w. Clarke and Frank Mashbnrn.
Thcre we're tense moments. mo-
ments OF laughter and moments Of
emotions too deep and determined
for adequate expression as Captain
Hobson lead his audience along tho
line chosen for the address. Amer
ica In War"
mot alone the fate OF America
but the fate OF all nations. the fate OF
civilization itself hanpf. trembling
In the balance today and to America.
America young and stalwart. Amer.
lea as yet not degenerate. the ma
tions OF the earth reach imploring
hands asking help In this world ca
tastrophe.
God never meant that nations
should perish. All nature was fitted
10 cooperate with humanity to de-
velop the highest type OF manhood.
Nature means that each generation
should be one point better than the
one before. NOT brute creation "
the aim. for nature ceases to cooper
ate along that line at FL but spirit
usl growth and strength, Call the
roll OF nations, Egypt Greece, Rome,
The silence Of the tomb Is the an
swer. all are dead. No nation can
live whose citizens Degenerate"
Then Captain Hobson gave tn.
most thorough expose Of the llqnol
trafilc from the scientlhc standpoint
that has ever been heard In this city
Cold pitiless facts, established and
acknowledged that portrayed pic
turo too terrible to he faced, except
that face II we must for the safety OF
America and the whole world.
The relentless toll exacted by ma
ture where men revolt and fail to
Continued on pags ~
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-13
ENGLAND'S INCREASE IN
MUMT|ON PRODUCTION

Bedford, England, May 13.--F. @.
Kellaway. parliament secretary to
the minister Of munitions. In the
course OF speech dealing with the
output Of munitions for the British
army said the increases for the hrst
two months Of the year compared
with the hrst two months OF 1911
we're:
Light guns, 80 per cent; medium
guns. 81 per cent heavy guns, 3S
per cent; machine guns. 90 per cent;
shells, s3 per cent tanks, 80 per
cent; airplanes, 2ss per cent; aero
engines, 245 per cent.
The average weekly production Of
airplanes, he said equalled the aver
age production for two months In
1915, while one weeks production
OF machine guns equalled that Of
Ave months In 1915.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-13
SCENE OF MACBETH TRAGEDY
PRESENTED CITY OF DUNDEE

Dundee, Scotland. May l3,--Bcl'
mont Castle. the scene OF the final
struggle between Macbeth and Mac
dun when. according to tales. Mac
dun was slain; has been given to the
city OF Dundee by Its owner, Mrs.
Marryat. who inherited large for
turne from her brother. Sir James
Card, The castle, which is located
II miles from Dundee, was once the
home Of the British premier, Sir
Henry Campbell -Bannermann. The
property includes 900 acres Of park
land, and Is valued at $4,000, 900.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-13
'0.A.C. INSTRUCTOR
SPEAKER At {. OF c.
Gives Good Account of work at Corr
wallis and Appeals for More
Students

Al the Chamber OF Commerce
luncheon this noon he club mem
bcrs missed u good talk IN "Bufi-
ness Cooperation by CLYDE y. Nilcs.
manager for the Leonard Estate
Co, but they heard rousing appeal
for more and stIll more educated
young men. the appeal coming from
U. q. Dubach. professor OF govern
ment and business law at the Ore
gon Agricultural college.
Mr.. Dubach came TO Grants Pass
to speak at the hIgh school and gu
pcrintendent Incl brought him TO
the club for lunch. He was asked
TO speak for five minutes but when
the Ave minute period was up and
Prof. Dubaeh declined TO take the
time allotted TO Mr.. Niles, that cour-
teous gentleman said. ~ want TO
hear the rest. my talk will keep, and
II can be had at any time as a Ill
ler." Mr.. Dubach continued and
In HIS remarks said
IL am here to speak for college
education. not for one college as
against another. Go where the In
struction suits your needs. II 9th
ers do not have what YOU want. come
to the o. A. c.. we have II.
The Oregon Agricultural college
has i.200 men under arms. 40 per
cent are officers. There are 100 men
from the school OF commerce and
60 per cent Of them are officers. The
reason for the large proportion OF
officers Is that they are leaders. The
government demands trained men.
"The O. A. G. has not changed her
program one bit--just doubled It's
effort In training men and women
for service. doing this In all depart
ments. training suitable 10 service
In times OF peace or war.
"our nation can succeed Just as
soon MS we are all put where We be-
long. cut out waste. spend wisely.
work to the limit. forget the clock.
keep connection with our splendid
men in Europe and we'll soon give
the f,nish to the kaiser. All must
help-all together.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-13
SHORTAGE HARVEST
LABOR PREDICTED

Salem, May 13.-Labor Commits
sioner Hoff predicts a shortage Of
from Is to S5 per cent In farm la
Dor during the harvesting season,
but thinks that enough help can be
found II all available boys, women
and girls are employed. Mr.. Hoff
suggests that soldiers in training
camps be made available for harvest
ing work.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-13
SUBMARINE FLEET
IS BEING REDUCED

Paris, May i3.--George Leygues,
today announced that the
effectiveness OF the German sub
marine campaign is declining. Ger.
man war lords are aware of the fact
but are making the greatest efforts
to conceal the truth. The situation
is most favorable for the allies.
The submarine sinkings the hrst
three months OF this year were
greater than the number built.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-13
sLACKER RAID NETS 1890

Duluth, Minn.. May ia drive
on "slackers" in Duluth was start
ed last night by 900 members of the
home guard. reinforced by the po-
lice. A tight guard was thrown
around several downtown blocks in
which pool halls and refreshment
parlors are located. approximately
1900 men without registration
cards we're placed under arrest.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-13
AMERICANS CONTINUE
TO FIGHT WITH ALLIES.

Washington, May Lord Read
ing, British ambassador, declared
that the announcement coming by
way OF Ottawa that the American
army would not be fully utilized on
the western front until 1t was de-
veloped to its full strength was d.
rectly opposite to information he re-
ceived from the British war cabinet.
He is in the dark as to It's meaning.
Washington. May l3.-Washing-
ton has no ofAcial confirmation OF
the ottawa report that the Ameri-
can army will not be Incorporated
In the Anglo-French armies now. or
used until complete and self sustain-
ing.
All available Americans were Of
tered General Foch when the drive
became serious. and the sector west
of Montdidir is now being held by
Americans.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-13
GENERAL vON MACKENsEN ~
LOOKED no By GERMANY To
HIRING GREAT VICTORY
STORY IS TO EXPLAIN FAILURE
Serious shortage of Dwellings In
Gern,any-Iicnts Increase 80
Per Cent

London. May i3.--The London
Daily Express states that letters re-
ceived from British officers on the
western front say that Won HInden-
burg Is dead. The name OF General
Won Mackensen Is given prominence
as the one TO bring the Germans
victory. The Express assumed that
the Won Hindenburg story was cir
culated to explain the failure " tie
great offensive.