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WahliiKton. July 29. K comml
lon representing seven power mot
In 'Paris, today to consldor the de
mand of Belgium for roconrt ruction
of tlie treaty of 1839 by which Hol
land annexed tho territory on the
south bank of the Bcholdt river and
the southern part of Dutch Llm
bnric. an elongated atrip of land be
tween 'IlfMKIlllIl nnu Merman?.
Tlnlglan official announcement l-
ued hero.
In view of this meeting, the Bel
gian official Information service haa
mnde public a statement by Dr. A.
CONSIDER
Hebbelynck, Rector Kmerltu or the
I'nlvrralty of Tmuvaln? reviewing
the treatlp under which Holland
obtained powtnwilon of the disputed
territory and aettlnit forth argu
ment In favor of Belgium's claim.
Dr. Heblwlynck, who la now In
Now York. doolaro that "the ron
I Ration of Belgium 1a that, both for
, ttio safeguard of Ita military aocnr
Ity In the north and for Ita economi
cal development. It must have abso
lute control of tho southern half of
' the river Scheldt, which Impllea poa
nemilon of II tort bank." Thla left
balnk from the North Sea nearly to
tho IkMgian port of 'Antwerp now la
controlled by IMIand.
nnlKlum, say Dr. Ilebbolynek.
waa compelled by the treaty of 1 39
to recofiiilxe Holland's aoverelKnty
over thla territory, now known a
Tntch Klandera. In return Belgium
1 wan to 'bo protertod liy treatlea of
neutrality the futility of which, he
aayH wa demonetrated In 1914 when
German called them "mere acra of
laner," and Invadod 'Belgium.
"TIih exporlenros of 1914," con
tinue Ir. illeUbolynck. "have made
clear that unliw lAntwerp can even
In time of war maintain Its free ac
ciiffl to the sea, unhampered by the
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liencva, July 29. A dispatch to
day says Alexander iMarbta, presi
dent of the Hungarian soviet govern
ment, killed himself in the assembly
at RudApeet after delivering a'
leoc.h against the soviet, In which
lie accused tflela Kun of lending the
nation to ruin. It is understood tho
OYlet government may resign peace
fully. HOLHIIKVIK ITRISIXO HI' IOA III A
ilxwdon, July 29. The bolshevik
are rising In Bulgaria, It is report
ed (here today.
LAND CASE REVERSED
BY SUPREME
tMitqm, juiy -Tne uirome
vourt has ihanded down a decision
' reversing 4 decision of Judge Cal-
Vins In the case of J. 0. Houck vs
7111a A. iC. (Cook et al, a Josephine
county case 1n controversy over tl
tie to property.
Justice Johns wrote the opinion.
IT RAISE
TELEPHONE RATES
Pacific Tlephone and Telegraph Co.
Claim IIIkIkt lUtea Nnciry
to I 'ay Wuui'M
ftiloin, July 29. The Pacific Tele
lihono and Telegraph Company haa
filed with the public service com
mlNNlon turllTa covering an Incrouiw
of ratoa effectivo today. The In
cnsiao In principally on rintltlenm
phnnna, enWtlvo throughout Oregon.
The company state that the newest
wiiko liicrwim make the advance'
necenaary.
The public, kervlce comtnlaalou la
oxH'tcd to review the rate 1 in me
diately. State and Portlund city of
ficial Intend to fight the Increaae of
rati.
THX TWM SAND HPIKTATOHH
AT IION'OM'IJ- WATER SltHtTH
Honolulu, T. TT., July St. Almont
10,000 apertator attended tho Vic
tory Swtmlng carnival hold In Hon
olulu harbor recently. Thike Kah
anamoku and J.udy Ianaer, holder
of world record, were entered In a
number of event but fulled to get
new mark. Score of men and
women competed In tho race .which
ranged In distance from 50 to 440
yard. The race were staged over
100-yard coiicho between two
pier, powerful electric light lining
from pier to pier giving perfect Il
lumination. Temparory bleacher
wore erected on the pier. The meet
waa held under the atipk-es of the
V. M. iO. A. and waa authorlxed by
(he iA. A. If.
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Washington. July 29. Secretary
llaker today told tho house military
committee that tfter SoKember 1
tho allied army of occupation would
be oomosod largely of French and
HHglan trooiw. There will be few
lAmerlcan troop. He aaked that the
exact figures be withheld.
IAKOIXT VINKYARIi IX WOKI.O
yXVKKTKI TO ORCHARD
Ortario, Oal July 29. What Is
claimed to be tho largest vineyard
In tho world, owned by Seguudo
Gunati Jr., of Ijoh Angeles and locat
ed a few mile north of here, has
boon converted Into a fruit ranch.
Tho 4,ono-ac.re tract or land will be,
Irrigated and set out to walnut and
fruit treott According to Mr. Guastl
who rocently announced tho comple
tion of the sinking of four wells on
the raSich and the construction of
a reservoir with a capacity of 13,
000,000 gallons.
More' than a year ago, in anticipa
tion 'of prohibition, trees were set
out among the wine grapes, on the
lnlid. Now these grapes are 'being
taken out entirely.
FLEET NOT TO WAIT
UNLESS UNAVOIDABLE
Washington, July 29. Tumuky
today made the statement that the
president did not wish to keep the
fleet waiting unless It was unavoid
able. He said that the trip would
be made even If the senate ratified
during the meantime, as the presi
dent wojited to "go to the country,
and explain things." '
SKNATH AIHH'TS lOIN!EXTKR
. ItESOLVTlON ASKING INQWRY
Washington, July '29. The sen
ate today adopted Seifator Folnde
t jr's resolution aiuthorlslng the fed
eral trade commission to Investigate
recent Increases In the price of fuel
oil, e&peclal'ly ,on the Pacific coast.
WILL HO
GRANTS PADS, JOSEPHINK OOUMTT, OREGON. TUESDAY, JULY
s
URGES TREATY
KKMW MKH8AUK TO OONGKKSS
AND ASKS FOR ITS KAKI.Y
RATIFICATION
IF
"United State llound to France by
Tim of Fricndnliip I'wullnrl)
Hac.r?I"
WaHblngtun, July 29, iikreident
WIIhoii today trunxmitted to the ten
ate, a epedal treaty with France,
an kin 8 ita early ratification "along
with the treaty with Germany." Sub
mit Ion of the treaty came after
harp critlcam by republican en
ators who openly charged that the
prealdent violated the article of the
treaty by falling to ipreaent the pact
along wtth the Versailles' treay.
Tho preiildent tent the message by
meaBenger Instead of In ierson aa
haa been hi euntom. By unanimous
consent, at the request of Senator
todge, the French treaty wa laid
before the senate in open session.
Washington, July 29. The presi
dent In his message said: "I take
pleasure In laying before you this
treaty with 'France, the object being
to secure for that republic the Im
mediate aid of the United State In
case of any 'unprovoked movement
of agrenelon agnlnat her by Germany.1
I earnestly hope, this treaty will meet
with cordial approval, and will re
ceive early Vat I float Ion.
"1 was moved to'slgn this treaty
by considerations which will, I hope.
seem as persuasive and as Irresist
ible, to you aa they seemed to me.
We are bound to France by ties of
frlendhaip peculiarly sacred. She as
sisted us to win our freedom and
nothing can pay such a debt. Two
governments who wish to lie mem
bers of the league of nations ask
leave of the council to be permitted
to go to the ass Ita nee of a friend
whose situation la one of peculiar
peril, without waiting the advice of
(ConUnnd on par t.)
INFORMATION FOR
1H 1
ESI TO VISIT OREGON CAVES
There nre two routes to the Oregon Cavee, one via Williams
and one 'a Holland
Via Williams the road continues about six miles above the
Williams postoffke to Caves Camp where the trail begins. From
Caves Camp to the CaVes it is 0 miles by trail.
Stages leave Granta Pass at 8 a. m. and 1 p. m. for Williams
and wiill go on to the Caves Camp tor a alight additional charge.
The total charge will probably not exceed $2 (per verson.
v There 4a nothing at Oaves Camp except a delightful grove in
which to camp. iParties desiring accommodations over night and
pack or saddle horses with which to make the trip over the trail
should telephone W. C. Flxley, through iProvolt Central, and make
arrangements in advance. Mr. iFixley has accommodations for
10 persons tne&ls 35c and -50c for bed can furnish seven pack
or saddle horses at $3. 'SO each for the round trip. lAuto taxi to
C W. Fixley'sds $8 each' way four 'passengers to auto.
Via 'Holland the road continues about seven miles above Hol
land .postoffice to Grimmett's ranch, and can possibly be traveled
tl mile further. iFroin the end of the road It s six miles by trail to ,
the Caves. There are no stages regularly running to either Hol
land or. Grimmett's. ' Good camp sites are situated on Sucker
Creek both above and ibelow Grimmett's. Accommodations tor
email parties may . possibly toe had at the Baldwin or Grlmmett'
. ranches. 'Arrangements shoufd be made In advance by telephone
throuifh 'Holland. 'It Is possible that saddle and pack 'horses may
also be obtained from IB. T. IBaldwln or 3. L. Grlmmett.
There are no accommodations at the caves tor either meals
or lodgings. . ,
The foreet service guide makes one regular trip through the
Caves each day etal-tlifg at 1 p! m. Special trips may sometimes
be arranged tor without cost other than telephoning K, W. Row
ley, the guide, through Holland, in advance. -4
Visitors planning to go through the caves should provide
theniselvoa with call dies and overalls or old clothes. Ladles
should wear overalls, riding trousers or old trousers . of some
sort. 'Heavy, hob-nailed shoes will also be of assistance (n ollmb
, Ing about In the Caves. '
The guide is employed by the forest service and no charge Is
ma'de for his services and no fees, tips or gratitudes ohould be paid
him. . .
TWELVE14-IN.
GUNS MOUNTED
ON FLAG SHIP
MAMMOTH NAVAL GINS JHILT
FOR DKT.IVERV IX LESS THAN
FOl'R M)XTH8
GREATEST GUN RANGE KKQWH
Naval (iuns Mounted on Hallway
Car Were Fjictor In Reducing
St. Mlhlel Salient
San Francio, July 29. Not the
least Interesting feature of the new
Pacific fleet is 1U 14-lnch guns, 12
of whloh are mounted on Admiral
Hugn Hodman's flagship, tha NV
Mexico and several other ships of the
fleet.
Design and construction of the
14-Inch naVal gun' on railway mount
ings on the western front was one of
the great accomplishments of the
'American navy during the war. The
guns hurled 1400 pound projectiles
far 'behind the German lines and
were a strong factor In reducing the
St. Mlhlel salient. '
The gun was designed, built atad
delivered In lese than four months.
On December 26, 1917, according to
Secretary (Daniels' official report not
a drawing had been started. On
April 25, 1118, a completed-gun was
rolled on its own wheels to Sandy
Hook proving ground for long range
testa. ..,.
The guns -weM mounted on ' car-
rlages which could be moved freely
over the French railroads. With
them went their navy crews. Twelve
oars were required for each gun
machine shops cars, armored amrau-
nltlon'cars, kitchen, 'berthing, crane
and wireless cars. The 'batteries were
sufficiently mobile that if an order
came to move while In action they
could be on their way in an hour.
The 14-Inch gun had greater range
than any gun ever before placed on
mobile mountings. . The German
guns which fired on Paris were
"freaks."- They were built on per
manent steel and concrete founda
tions. Their tprojeetile waa small
'(Continued on' page t.)
TOURISTS WHO
2, 1918.
IS
Fonirint of Irge Mntf and BuIU-t
In Rody Are Only Clue Found
By Offfflcer
Bandon, July 29. Authorities
here are endeavoring to find the
man who assaulted and killed Lil
lian Leutbold, 16-year-old high
school girl, whose body was found
blddn in the brush near tier home.
Footprints of a large shoe form the
only clue.
Physicians today 'declared the
girl's body nninjured except for a
revolver bullet hole, which caused
the girl's death.
This assertion shakes the belief
which was prevalent that a tramp
assaulted her. The bullet has been
removed as a possible clue.
Bandon, Ore., July 29. The body
of Lillian Leuthold, 16-year-old
daughter of John Leuthold, a fire
man at the Prosper mill, was found
at 3:30 p. m. yesterday, hidden in
the bushes at a secluded spot along
the way road about a quarter of a
mile from the main ferry road, near
the Leuthold home.
She was the victl mof a fiendish
murder, her assailant apparently
having mistreated her and then shot
her through the head.
The body was discovered by her
father after a search of several
hours. The murder was committed
about 6 o'clock Sunday night. The
girt had apent the afternoon with
her chum. Miss Jennings, daughter
of IRer. M. B. Jennings, who resides
about a mile from - the Leuthold
home, u . -
ON COLOMBIA TREATY
Washington, July 29. The sen
ate foreign relations committee
unanimously ordered a favorable re
port on the treaty with Colombia.
Discussion on the treaty is to be
taken up immediately and a vote is
expected soon.'
RELGIANS IiOOK FORWARD TO
BNTFJtTAIN SPANISH ROYALTY
Brussels, July 28. The Belgians
hope to receive in their capital this
summer King George of England and
King' Alfonso of Spain. The English
king expects to come immediately
after he visits Zeebrugge where he
will pay tribute to the (British naval
efforts on the coast. Details of Al
fonso's visit probably will be arrang
ed later.
EAT
FED NIMH Al t
The airplane da scheduled to leave
Med ford at 7: SO and will arrive at
the Grants Pass aviation field at the
end of iLaw-nrldge avenue at 8 o'clock
tomorrow morning.
J. IH. iDenlson left lor Med ford
this afternoon and will come down
in the plane with Pilot Hart, Relief
Pilot Delber Jones and Mechanician
iSeely Hall win come down from
Medford by auto and the plane will
be ready for passengers all day.
Several Grants Pass citizens have
signed up for a trip over Grants
Pass, and the pane will be busy most
of the day Wednesday taking care of
the orders now signed.
iMr. IDenlson states that If there
are enough people who wish to take
trips, the plane will Ibe held over
here for more thait the two days,
possibly until Sunday. .
This is the first chance the people
of Grants iPass have had to take an
aerial trip over their own town, and
much Interest is shown. ':.
It Is expected that a lage crowd
win be at the field at 8 o'clock to
morrow to welcome the plane.
III
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MURDER
VICTIM
WHOLE NUMBER 2790.
Kill
GRIPS CITY
OF CHICAGO
DISTURBANCE SPREADS TO THE
MOST EXCLUSIVE RESIDENCE
DISTRICT OF THE CITY
CUB TIE-UP ADDS TO
White Undertaker Not
Allowed to
Dead
Take Bodies of
Blacks
Chicago, July 29. Race rioting
haa spread outside the south side
colored district today. Serious fight-'
Ing has taken place with some shoot
ing in the Loop, and the exclusive
north side residential district has
felt the touch of disorder.
Killings continued alter daybreak
today bringing the number of dead
to 24 by mid forenoon, with bun
dredi reported injured. Police are
investigating three other reported
killings.
The street car strike added to the
spread of the rioting when thou
sands walked to work. Four thou
sand soldiers with full equipment
have been rushed into the city in an '
effort to atop the trouble.
Both whites and blacks, enraged
by the cruelties of Sunday night,
have deliberately rmed themselves
and went out last night to stalk their '
prey. The Caucasians seem ; to be
the prime aggressors although both
raJces took the Initiative. vV
A mob threatened to attack an un
dertaking establishment which bad
accepted a negro corps. Thereafter,
dead negroes were not accepted at
white mortuaries.
To add to the situation 15.000
street car employes are striking for
higher pay.
REV. CHARLES H. HOXIE
AT
Rev. Charles H. Hoxie, well
known "pioneer minister, died at Wll
derville Sunday night, July 27, aged
80 years 7 months 6 days. The fu
neral was held this afternoon with
burial in the Wildervllle cemetery.
Charles Henry Hoxie was born in
Dartmouth, Mass., December 22,
1838. In 1855 with other member?
of his (family he moved to the Rogue
1 H i , i r. -
Francisco, and from there to Port
land by 'boat, continuing the Jour
ney with horses. ; ...
For 12 years Mr. Hoxie was a
member of the Oregon Methodist
conierence ana eervea as pastor m
various Trts of the Rogue river
valley. (He later settled on a farm
which his father had homesteaded
and continued to make that bis place
of residence for years. At the
end of that time, he disposed of the
farm and removed to Medford, Where
he purchased property. Until the
time of bis death he made his borne
with his eister at Wildervllle. His
wife passed away (February 26, 1911.
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New, York, July 29. 'Lieutenant
Frank "Hard (Boiled" Smith, testify
Ing before the bouse committee to
day, placed the responsibility for the
cruel treatment of American soldiers
a,t the French prlson farm squarely
upon the shoulders of Major General
F. S. Strong and Colonel E. P. Grim
stead. .