DAILY EDITION
"VOL, VI., No. I HI.
GRANT PASS, JOSEPHINE COUNT, OREGON, SUNDAY, APRIL 28,
WHOLE NUMBER 172S.
Otlicr Town in the World ,the Size of .Oraots Pass Has a Paper With Full Leased Wire Telegraph Service.
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Bt Willi THE. II.S. WPS
Series el Train Robberies
Believed to Have Been
Staged by Gentlemanly Jail
Breaker From Grants Pass
Portland, April 21. The robber
who ha perpetrated a aeries of bold
train hold-ups In Wyoming Is none
other than John Austin Hooper, po
llen and special agents In Portland
believe today.
Hooper Is regarded among officers
as the "bent" hold-up man at large
In the country today.
The methods of the Wyoming train
robber are similar to those of Hoop
er, who was held responsible for a
erlea of daring robberies In north
ern California, southern Oregon and
the vicinity of Portland.
Hooper Is 34 years old, 5 feet 10 H
Inches tall, has dark curly hair, gray
brown eyes, a pug nose, and usually
wears (lasses. He weighed 163
pounds when he was In the custody
of officers here about a year ago.
He Is well educated, affable, and In
Ills western robberies .has usually
talked freely to his victims white he
foroed somebody to pass the hst.
After seven or eight' robberies In
Oregon, Hooper was arrested In The
Dalles last June. He was ..brought
to Portland, where It was determined
to turn him over to the sheriff of
Josephine county to be prosecuted
for the robbery of the 0 rants Psss
railroad station.
Hooper remained In jail at Grants
Pass but a short time. With the aid
of another prisoner he disarmed
Sheriff Will Smith and escaped. Sev
eral months later he was arrested In
Milwaukee, Wis., but by putting up
ft strong plea he succeeded In freeing
hlmseir before the police there were
fully aware of his Identity. He has
not been heard of since then.
The remarkable similarity of hi
methods and those of the Wyoming
tmjln robber leads railroad detec
tives to believe It was Hooper who
beld up the Union Pacific train near
Rawllna, Wyo., last night.
Descriptions and photographs of
Hooper hare been sent to Wyoming.
No description of the Wyoming rob
ber hsa been received here.
Rawlins. Wyo , April 22.Follow
Ing 'bold ' train robbery, ' : several
posses today scoured the hills near
bere for an unmasked bandit with a
price of ft,600 on his head. Ful
filling a threat he caused to be pub
lished In newapapera recently, the
tObber boarded the Union PaclBo'a
(California limited, mingled with the
passengers for' hours, then disarmed
special detective and forced him to
paaa the hat In the observation car
nd on Pullman. He observed the
tame cblvalry toward women that
"featured his two previous Union
Wciflc hold-ups since February. He
Jtave the detective a souvenir pin and
gold watch, proceeds of another
. Tobbery, saying that he would give
iaway one f the watches taken Inst
tolght at hla next robbery. The loot
Included valuables and cash stolen
from 40 men.
WHEAT BRITAIN WANTS
' ' SPAIN TO JOIN ALLIES
, Berlin, April 22 (via Wlroloss to
aayvllle). Great Britain Is attempt
ing to win Spain over to the allies,
uncording to reports from Geneva.
The British are eald to be offering
(j TnnKler for Spain's asslHtance. In
. Teturn for this territory Spain must
seise all Interned German ships and
close Gibraltar to all neutral ships.
The latter move would be a further
1 ntep In coercing Greece.
Namlqulpa, Mexlce. by wlreloes to
Columbus, N. M April 22. Follow
Ing the receipt of one of the numer
ous reports that Vllllsta bands were
In the neighborhood, American cav
alrymen found a camp belloved to be
that of General Cervantes and 80
or 100' men. . They captured four
Villistas and a number of horses, but
were unable to overtake the main
force, It was learned today.
An orderly and a first-lleutenant,
riding on a motorcycle, were fired on
In the outskirts of Namlqulpa. Since
the Parral clash. Increased animosity
to Americans Is evident among the
natives.
Namlqulpa, Mexico, by Wireless to
Columbus, N. M., April 22. The
menace from Francisco Villa and his
bandits Is not believed to have been
removed by the American expedi
tlon'a operations? Hardly a day
passes that small bands are not eight
ed and reported. Within narrowed
limits since the Parral clash the
quest for Villa continues.
Many wild and contradictory
stories have been received. Some say
Villa la dead and some say be Is alive.
The report that he Is dead and that
hla body wilt be brought from some
where In Mexico over the Mexico
Northwestern railway for Identifica
tion la not believed here.
The Jagged defiles and canyons
In the Dursngo region are Ideal bid
Ing places for Villistas. A bsnd can
remain undiscovered until reconnolt
erlng " parties fairly stumble " upon
them. But the Villistas have evi
dently had their fill of American
markamsnshlp In two or three clashes
which occurred already, and they
keep out of harm's way.
imiTISH OVERTAKE GERMANS
IN GERMAN EAST AFRICA
London, April 22. General Smutx,
commanding the British forces in
German East Africa, reported today
that he had overtaken retreating
Germans near Kondo-Arangl on Mon
day and that an Important battle was
In progress.
WILL CONSIDER PHILIPPINE
INDEPENDENCE NEXT WEEK
Washington, April 22. -Congressman
Kltchln announced today that
the house would consider the senate
Philippine Independence bill . next
week.
I1IUTISII RETAKE LOST GROUND
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Berlin, April '22. British troops
recaptured a third of the 00 yards
of trenches which Germans seised
Wednesdsy between Yp res and Lang
emarck, it was officially admitted to
day.
WITH
U, S. POSSIBLE
Berlin, April 22. "We insist on
our right to hit our foea In their
weakest spot. Nevertheless, we want
peace with the great people across the
wator Just as we have not wanted
war with our present foes."
This was the editorial statement
today of the Lokal Anrelger, which
claims to have the largest circula
tion in Germany, In discussing the
submarlno Issue. ,
"An agreement with the United
States should be possible," it con
tinued. "We have emphasized that
It is possible we have overstepped our
right to safeguard our vital interests
nnd honor. However, we renerve the
right to state our viewpoint when
we have exact knowledge of the
note."
The United Press office was beslog
ed with 'Americans requesting news.
Many .telephoned to inquire whether
matters were sufficiently critical to
warrant their departure.
AGREEMENT
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EASTER MESSAGE
TO WEB STATES
Rome, April 22. The pope's
Easter message 'to the United States
was cabled from Rom through Car
dinal Gasparrl, papal secretary of
state, to the United 'Press today. It
follows: - '
(Copyright 1916 by the United Press.
Copyrighted in Great Britain).
"The United Press, New York: '
' "Peace be with you.' These sweet
words which the Risen Saviour spoke
to the apostles the Holy Father re-
addresses to all men. May the oa
tlons at peace preserve It, thanking
God for so great a blessing. .May
those at war presently, laying down
the sword, end the slaughter dishon
oring" Europe and All' humanity'."
CAMP FIRE GIRLS -
"" TO ENTERTAIN FRIENDS
Invitations have been Issued tor a
reception to be held by the Madrons
Camp Fire Girls next Saturday after
noon, at their camp rooms, 202 H
South Sixth street. The girls are
preparing exhibits to illustrate the
different fields of activity and the
purpose of the organisation. The
following ladles have consented to
act as patronesses: Mesdames Truax,
Clark, Lewis, Conklin, Sabin, Bob
zlon, Riddle, Plnkerton, Clement,
Woodward and Anderson, and MIbsob
Benedict and McLean. They Join
with the girls in inviting the-ladles
of the. town to got-acquainted with
this organization. There will be
speolal entertainment and refresh
ments, A silver offering will be
taken for the benefit of the girls'
camp next summer.
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ITALY CALLS L1EII
OPTO 51 fEARS
Tl THE 10BS
Rome, April 22. The classes of
1886 to 1916, Inclusive, under the
first, second and third categories, and
the class of 1879 tor the third cate
gory, were called to the colors today,
effective May IS. There will be no
exemption from duty, no matter what
plea may be offered. , ' ;
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The call brings men of 67 years to
the dolors in the 'class Of 1879, but
as they serve only In the third cate
gory, it la assumed they will be need
in the clerical and not the active
service.'. t-v
PREDICT WAR
, Washington. April 22, "If the
United States escapes war with a
great power in the next five years,
It will be a triumph of diplomacy.
It won't be such a war as we had with
Spain, but it wlll.be wholesale and
ruthless." ' '
This Is a passage from the letter
by Admiral Flske, written November
9, 1914, and brought from the navy
department files and placed before
the sennte today by resolution.
A report from the general navy
board, also requested :by resolution,
was refused on advice of Admiral
Dewey as Incompatible with public
Interest. It is understood the report
dealt with International affairs.
Till KAISER
1L IT BEET
HB10FU.S.
Washington, April 22. Little hope
that Germany would meet fully the
American submarine demands was
apparent here today.
The interview which Carl W. Ack-
erman, United Press staff correspon
dent obtained with Admiral von Holt
zendorff furnished the state depart
ment with Its first definite line on
the German attitude.
Some officials concluded that modi
fication of Wilson's demaada would
be the only chance of Avoiding a
break and modification is out of the
question, they aald.
The Administration Is leaving Ger
many to decide whether she can con
duct ber submarine operations ef
fectively without violating interna
tional law. Secretary Lansing teela
that If German submarine command
ers visit and search vessels before
attacking them, and assure the safety
of passengers on doomed ships, the
campaign will be robbed of Us des
tructlveness, and bence of Its ef
fectiveness.
If Germany agrees" to follow the
visit, search and safety of passen
gers provisions, America may accept
her assurances, but Germany mast
adhere to its pledges. The problem
then Is:
Will Germany abandon her pre
sent method of submaring which
must be the first step toward a policy
healing strained relations with the
United States.
The authorities feel that Admiral
von Holtiendorff in the Ackerman In
terview-'Indicated Germany's unwil
lingness to meet the demands,but
desired to shift responsibility for a
possible break to America. .
CUMMINS NOW LEADING
FORD IN NEBRASKA
Omaha, April 22. Senator Cum
mins has passed Henry Ford In the
Nebraska presidential preference
primary for the republican nomina
tion. ' With 60 per cent of the state's
vote counted today Cummins has
16,352 and Ford 16,027. '
FRENCH GIVE AND
TAKE BEFORE VERDUN
Paris, April 22. Advancing be
hind ft shield of liquid fire, the Ger
mans during the night burled repeat
ed charges against the northwestern
defenses on the slopes of Dead Man's
trenches on the slopes of Dead Man's
bill. It was officially admitted to
day. The statement added that
French counter-attacks completely
ousted the Gerauuis from their gain
ed positions. , ?
Washington, "Aprll 22. The ' -Ger
man embassy expects to receive to
day or tomorrow instructions from
Berlin with regard to additional rep
resentations concerning the arrest of
Wolf von Igel, former secretary to
Captain Frani vonPapen, embassy
attache,' and solsure - of ' his papers
by United States secret service
agents. , . .
The embassy intimated that this
situation is so, serious that it may
perhaps warrant Germany recalling
Ambassador von Bernstorff. Ger
many, it was hinted, would at least
ask ft formal apology from the state
department.
The papers seized from von Igel
arrived at Washington today. No
photographto copies of them were
surrendered, however. Later the
United States marshal refused to give
up without a speclfio order to return
all evidence In the case. No such
order has been Issued yet.
Von Igel was arrested In connec
tion with the federal investigation of
alleged German bomb plots.
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Closing cf Taz f:r Ffcj
FcJs Rep:i!icass With a
Fell Hcl; Ed l!7 Vac
ascies fa Htzzmit Irt
When the lists closed and the bars
were up for farther candidates to
appear for nomination to county of
fices, there was a full ticket of aspir
ants under the republican standard
while of democrats there were many
places that will apparently go by de
fault No progressives, socialists or
prohibitionists filed as candidates,
none of these parties having vote
enough to qualify It for the primary
election. Ten are In the me for the
nomination for sheriff, five each upon
the republican" and democratic
tickets. ' Sheriff Will Smith la seek
ing re-election upon the republican
ticket, but the nomination is being
contested by a quartet of his fellow
republicans. ' John ' Handle, at pre
sent constable, Is upon the ticket,
and George W.' Lewis, chief ot police
of the city ot Grants Pass under the
administration of Mayor McKinstry,
is In the race. The others coming
before the republicans for their en
dorsement are Homer White and L.
L. Jewell. The democrats who would
be sheriff are A. A- Porter, ' M. M.
Ainswortb, C. E. McLane, W. J. Rus
sell, and Fred Merrill.
For county, clerk, Eugene Coburn,
who has held the office for two terms,
is asking for another term, and will
contest tor the nomination with J. A.
Wharton. There is no democrat seek
ing this office in the open, though It
is said that a candidate will be named
at the primary ' by the "write-in"
method. '
For county treasurer the republi
cans can choose between Geo. S. Cal
houn and W. S.. Maxwell. No demo
crat Is seeking the 'opportunity ot
handling the public funds.
" The race for the nomination for
the office of county assessor lies be
tween Eclus Pollock and W. H.
FalMn. There is no democratic aspir
ant for this job.
Lincoln Savage, county superin
tendent, is the only candidate who
seems to have everything his own
way.. He has no opposition upon the
republican ticket and no one is a can
didate tor democracy.
! Horace C.'Halt wants another term
as county surveyor, and R. Al Dean
asks the democrats tor the privilege
of opposing Hall, In the general eleo-
tion. ;;. ; "-.
L. B. Hall, the present incumbent,
and Dr.'S. Loughrldge would each
like ' to appear on the republican
ticket as nominee for 'coroner. The
democrats have no candidate, for the
nomination. , , , .," , v'
There are five starters In the race
for county commissioner to succeed
Mr. Lind. That gentleman Is him
self candidate, his republican op
ponents being E. H. Perkins, 5. M.
Savage, G. S. Duncan and J. F. Burke.
The name of J. G. Sowell will appear
upon the democratlo primary ballot
For district atUorneyj the place
upon the republican ballot will be
sought by Attorneys E. E. Blanch
ard. and Jesse Johnston. The pre
sent prosecutor, 'W.' T. Miller, Is un
opposed tor the democratic nomina
tion. Mr. Miller Is the only other
democrat other than County Judge
Gillette now holding office In Jose
phine county, and holds the prose
cutor's position by virtue of an ap
pointment by Governor West. For
eight years the office of county judge
has been the only plum that demo
cracy has been able to pull from
the election pudding, M. J. Anderson,
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