TTIE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND, APTirL 26, 1914.
ARTILLERYMEN HOT
TOBETRANSFERERD
War Department SaVs Men
Are Most Needed for Man
ning of Coast Defenses. .
SERVICE IS SHORT OF MEN
Possibility That War With Mexico
Might Develop Complications
With Other Foreign Na-'
Hons Is Considered.
OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash
ington, April 25. The War Depart
ment has announced officially that
it would not sanction the transfer of
officers and men of the Oregon Coast
Artillery militia into the infantry arm
of the service in the event the Pres
ident calls out the militia or called
for volunteers, but if there shall be
an open declaration of war it will ex
ppct those organizations, not only in
Oregon, but in all other Coast States,
to volunteer for service at the Coast
defense forts, augmenting the regular
Coast Artillery.
Back of this decision, other than in
the matter of broad policy, is the pos
sibility considered in military circles
that war with Mexico might develop
complications, possibly with Japan,
which would make it necessary to gar
rison all the Coast defenses, especially
those on the Pacific Coast. Trained
men are required to man Coast de
fenses, and the only source from which
the Government can secure trained
men is the Coast Artillery companies
In the organized militia.
Mrn Muxt Remain In Artillery.
"While the Department appreciates the
desire of militiamen to see active serv
ice in Mexico, it cannot consent to the
proposed transfer, eitler of complete
companies or of Individual officers and
men. It is particularly moved to this
stand in view of the fact that the
regular Coast Artillery companies are
all short of men. The Department fur
thermore denies Governor West's con
tention that any assurance was given
by the War Department at the time
the Oregon Coast Artillery militia was
organized to the effect that such trans
fers would be permitted.
General A. L. Mills, chief of the mili
tia division of the War Department,
by direction of Secretary Garrison, to
day issued a general memorandum.
bearing: on the Oregon situation. 1
which clearly defines the attitude of
the department. General Mills says:
"The militia coast artillery was or
ganized and has been trained and
equipped largely from special appro
priation made by Congress for the
purpose, with a view to assignment to
coast defenses. States, in accepting
this special assistance, which was over
and above their usual allotments from
militia approriation, have assumed ob
ligations to hold these troops for the
service which the Government expects
from them. The combined strength of
the Coast Artillery of all states falls
far short of the complement of this
class of troops expected from the or
ganized militia.
Government Need Services.
"To combine the five companies
above referred to with seven other or
ganizations into a regiment of infan
try would deprive the Government .of
the services of five companies as Coast
Artillery and would provide additional
infantry, of which there is now rela
tively a greater proportion than 1b
required. '
"The transfer of individuals from
the Coast Artillery to the infantry
would cause the disintegration of the
Coast Artillery troops and would also
deprive the Government of the services
of this special class of troops.
"The Secretary of War directs that
the several states concerned be in
formed that the War Department will
look with disfavor on measures which
contemplate the diversion of the Coast
Artillery militia from their legitimate
role as Coast Artillery, either by trans
fer of individuals or complete organisations."
EV1NRUDE ENGINES
In Use by 12 Governments
Is pronounced officially by Govern
ment engineers to be the finest engine
of its kind in the world. In use by
U. S. Government. In use at Pacific
Coast Light
house Stations;
4000 In use in
the fishing
t4.-31 fleets or Hcan-
iTfiSSS dinavia aione.
In use by
Theodore
R. o evelt on
his South
American trip.
E v i nrude en
gines are made
port able, de
tach able and
specla 1 1 y de
8 i g n e d for
launches, row
b oa ts and
canoes. Are
with a reversible magneto
waterproof and built within
the flywheel. No other marine motor
in the world Just like the Evlnrude. It
has exclusive features. It will give as
much speed as the average 6 H. P.
launch at about one-fourth the cost.
They are simple to operate. The price
is so low yon can afford to own one.
Take one with you on your vacation.
On sale at hardware and sporting
goods dealers. Our Portland salesroom
moved to 182 Morrison street, west end
Morrison-street bridge. We are show
ing the largest and finest display bf
its kind in the West. Write for cata
logue. Agents wanted. Evlnrude Motor
Co. V. Ci. Epton. Dlst. Sales Manager.
equipped
which Is
completed in that period resulted in
the construction of 214.6 miles of high
way at a cost of $1,647,481.
Gravel roads show the greatest mileage.
'HARRYTHAW IN FOR LIFE
HE HAS. TALKED FOOLISHLY TOO
MUCH. SAVS EVELYN. .
CHIEF OP MILITIA EXPLAINS
President's Power if Troops Are
Needed Is Made Clear.
OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash
ington, April 25. General Mills, chief
of the militia division of the War De
partment, said Friday that up to that
time no steps had . been taken to mo
bilize militia under the call of the
President, but that if that step is later
determined upon two courses of action
may be followed. The President under
authority oTla"w may call -out for serv
ice all militia within the United States
and in this capacity it may be used
on the American side of the Mexican
boundary. v
If the militia is sent into the field
in this capacity, and it later develops
that it is necessary to augment the
regular army ' in Mexico, the Presi
dent will have to issue a call for vol
unteers, and under the new law just
enacted may take over into Federal
service all militia organizations which
are recruited to three-fourths of their
minimum enlisted strength, whicn on
a war fooling would be 150 men per
company of infantry.
This latter course would necessitate
re-enlistment in the Federal service of
all militiamen desiring to serve in Mex
ico. On the other hand, If the Mexican
situation should take a sudden turn
for, the worse, the President, instead
of calling out the militia, may call im
mediately for volunteers and in the
same way take over these militia com
panies or regiments which meet re
quirements of the new law. The course
to be followed would be determined
largely by developments.
General Mills further said that cap
tains who are regimental inspectors of
small arms practice will be sent to the
front in the event the militia is used
for Mexican service, and will serve
with commands to which they are now
assigned. They are especially provided
for by law and retain their relative
rank in war as in peace.
"And to Think, I Wu In Reno Not Long
Ago and Didn't Get m Divorce," Adda
Famous Actress. Regretfully.
CORVALLIS, Or.. April 24 (Spe
cial.) That Harry JC Thaw will never
regain his freedom is' the opinion of
his wife, Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, who gave
the following reasons in an Interview
this morning: s
"Harry has ruihed too many people
with bribery and has talked too much.
He has refused good advice and be
haved in a foolish, headstrong manner,
uncovering his weakness. New York
State can't afford to allow Harry to
corrupt justice and openly defy the law
in the presence of the entire wirld.
I find that the farther I am away from
Harry the' better my luck is-. My 4-year-old
son Is in Pittsburg with my
mother. I love him dearly, but at his
age it is Impossible to tell what his
profession will be.
We played in Reno not long ago
and it seemed a shame for me to leave
without getting a divorce from Harry,"
added Evelyn.
Referring to the small audience
which greeted her in Corvallis, Mrs.
Thaw said that she didn't blame the
people or feel hurt. Two dollars, she
said, - was a lot for people to pay in
small towns, who were usually not
wealthy and were accustomed to
melodrama at modest prices. She de
pends on large cities for big audiences,
but enjoys her walks in the country
more than motoring about a city or
lounging In her private car or a hotel.
Her rising time is 1 o clock In the afternoon.
"ROADS DAY" IS MAY 6
White Salmon Stores to Close and
Business Men Work Highways.
WHITE SALMO Wash.. April 25.
May 6 has been appointed VGood Roads"
day in White Salmon and a holiday has
been declared. All business houses will
be closed and every able-bodied man
will be expected to put in the day work
ing on the roads.
The principal consideration will be
the road to the dock and new cannery
at the foot of the hill. The Woman's
Club will furnish a hearty lunch to the
workers.
Genesee Men-Are Arrested.
GENESEE, Idaho, April 24 (Spe
cial.) The following were arrested
here yesterday by the Deputy Sheriff
of Latah County: James Doyle, Joseph
Gunther, William Geltz, Charles Geltz
and W.- J. Meeker. These men have
been arrested on the charge of hav
ing helped to run the Italians out of
town here a few days ago. William
Geltz and Mr. Meeker were balled out.
the other three men were let go with
the understanding that they would re
port for trial at Moscow, Idaho, Tues
day.
As-Cap-So promptly relieves head
ache. Adv.
TONE UP THE BLOOD
Hood's Sarsaparilla, a Spring Tonic-
Medicine, Is Necessary.
Everybody is troubled at this sea
son with loss of vitality, failure oX
appetite, that tired feeling, or with
bilious turns, dull headaches, indi
gestion and other stomach troubles,
or with pimples and other eruptions
on the face and body. The reason is
that the blood is impure and impov
erished. Hood's Sarsaparilla relieves all
these ailments. Ask your druggist
for this medicine and get it today.
It is the old reliable medicine that
has stood the test for 40 years that
makes pure, rich blood that
strengthens every organ and builds up
the whole system. It Is the all-the-year-round
blood-purifier and health
giver. Nothing else acts like it. for
nothing else Is like it; so be sure to
get Hood's. Adv.
ROADS TO COST $1,500,000
Washington Counties to Improve
t!0 7. i Miles of Highway.
OLYMPIA. Wash.. April 25. (Spe
cial.) Aside from the state highway
work in progress, contracts awarded
or being advertised by the counties of
Washington call for the expenditure
of approximately $1,500,000 and the
construction of 207.5 miles of perma
nently surfaced roads, it is shown by
figures compiled In the office of State
Highway Commissioner William R.
Roy.
The work under way and that which
will be started when contracts are
awarded within the next two or three
weeks will be almost as extensive as
that done in the three years from
March, 1911, when the permanent high
way; act became effective. Contracts
Weak Lungs Often
Lead to Serious Illness
If you" -have weak lungs and your ystem
Is run down, you are more usceptlble to
serious lungr trouble. By the use of Eck
man's Alterative many have been restored
to health. Read of this case:
231 S. Atlantic Ave.. Haddonfield. N. J.
"Gentlemen: In the Fall or l0o I con
tracted a very severe cold which settled on
my lungs. At last I began to raise sputum,
and my physician then told me I must go
to California immediately. At this time I
was advked to take Eckman's Alterative.
I stayed at home and commenced taking
It the last week of October. I began to im
prove, and the first week In January. 1906,
I resumed my regular occupation, having
gained 25 pounds, fully restored to health.
It Is new seven years since my recovery has
been effected, and I cannot praise Eckman's
Alterative too mgniy. i ADDreviatea.)
(Signed) W. M. TATEM.
Eckman's Alterative Is most efficacious In
bronchial catarrh and severe throat and
lunjr affections and upbuild injr the system.
Contains no harmful or habit-forming drugs.
Accept no substitutes. Sold by the Owl Drug
Co. and leading druggists. Write .Eckman
Laboratory, Philadelphia, Pa., for booklet
OK r9Qwi.
Pacific Phone Mars. 5080, Home A2 1 12 You'll Find The Iiadies Home Journal Patterns Easy to Use and Very
EconomicalThey, Do Not Waste Material and the Guide Chart Prevents Mistakes--All the Iiatest and Best Styles
Are Here at 10c and 15c Each and in All SizesParcel Post and Express Packages Prepaid on $5.00 Purchases
Bead Necklaces
at Reduced Prices
50c Bead Necklaces at 25c
This lot includes about 25 dozen new
Bead Necklaces in 24 and 27-inch
lengths. They come in black or fancy
colors in either round or oval beads.
Regular 39c and 50c values. OCS
Priced tomorrow at. . . . ,.OC
Store Opens at 8:30 A. M., Saturdays at 9
Store Closes as o:ciO i. M., Saturdays at 6
Bead Chains at
Seduced Prices
65c Long Bead Cliains at 39c
This lot includes a fine assortment
of Long Bead Chains in either large
or medium size beads. They come in
black or fancy colors and are the kind
sold regularly at 50c and 65c. on
On sale at OIC
E
xtirsLOirdlinsLF v Sale and WondLerf tul
howin ofi Fine MirliG-rsLdLe
Bilks
Only Half-price to Pay for These
Elastic Suspenders
for Men, SI Qual. 49c
One of the most important offerings listed
from this section of the store in many a day.
A sale of the celebrated Pioneer Suspenders
at one-half real worth. They are made of
extra strong, fine web and with well-stitched
kid ends, with cast-off button and fine buckle,
and are shown in plain colors and neat pat
terns. The kind always sold at JQ
$1.00, priced this sale at xiC
Boys' Sweaters at 35 Regular $1.00 Grade
Recently we purchased a great overstock of
Boys' Cotton Sweaters, and now for a quick
disposal we place them on'sale at a ridiculously
low price. They come in oxford gray trimmed
with blue or green and in most all sizes. Reg
ular $1.00 values, while they
last at only OOC
Boys' Gowns at 35 Best 50c Line
Another underpriced special to induce rapid
selling. A sale of Boys' Outing Flannel
Gowns of excellent quality, made in regula
tion styles and full to the size. They come
in all sizes and are the kind regularly sold at
50 cents, priced for this sale
at only
35(
For Your
Choice at
Let the woman who would purchase the most beautiful new Silks at a great saving take
heed, and quickly, of this extraordinary sale. Included are thousands and thousands
of yards of the most fashionable new weaves in both plain shades and novelty colorings,
pure silk fabrics of standard widths and qualities that will especially appeal to women
of good taste and those who are the best judges of values.
AN UNLIMITED SHOWING OF THE BEST $1.50, $2 AND $2.50 SILKS, SUCH AS
First 36-inch Self-Colored Brocaded Silk Poplins in charming
patterns.
Second 36-inch Printed Silk Poplins in neat small designs in
contrasting colors.
Third 22 to 24-inch Corded Bulgarian Silks in rich colorings
for trimmings.
Fourth 34-inch Natural Colored Chefu and Shantung Pongee
Silks.
Fifth 36-inch Swiss Finished Plain Colored Messaline Silks in
all wanted shades.
Sixth 36-inch Heavy Black Peau de Cygne Silks of perfect
weave and quality.
Seventh 40-inch Brocaded Satin Meteor and Crinkled Crepe
de Chine Silks.
Eighth Cheney Bros.' 40-inch Tango Crepes, PlaJLn Colored
Channeuse, Solid Colored Silk Poplins in all wanted shades.
Our Morrison Street Window Display will ; nificent varieties of weaves, weights and
give you a hint of the values and colorings. , qualities from which you have selection at
But nothing short of a visit to the Silk I this sale at 98 a yard. They are the
Section will give you an idea of the mag- j identical Silks elsewhere at $1.50 to $2.50
Sale starts rjromptly at 9 o'clock Monday morning with plenty of salespeople, cashiers
and bundlers to serve you efficiently. Wc suggest an early visit to avoid the after
noon crowds that are sure to be here.
Yd
Mo n day
Tuesday
Attractive Showing of Wash Goods
. And Special Introducing of
omestic G-oods
Prudent housekeepers who plan to make their expenditures cover a multitude
of needs have learned from past experiences what splendid savings are possi
ble in this popular section of. our store. The list of specials for this sale are in
keeping with our usual policy of unequaled value-giving.
New Dress Ginghams at 11 Yard
An unlimited variety of styles and col
orings in the best standard Dress
Ginghams. A wash fabric of unusual
ly durable quality.
New Plisse Crepes at 22 Yard A
full assortment of both dress and
kimono styles in medium and light col
ors. One of the most, desirable new
wash cottons underpriced.
Silk Mixed Crepe de Chine, $1.00
Grade, at 68
One. of the most beautiful new wash
fabrics 38-inch Silk Mixed Crepe de
Chines, shown in over thirty pretty
styles in flowers and figures on me
dium and dark grounds. The best
$1.00 quality, priced at 68 a yard.
Crash Toweling at 9 Yard Manu
facturers' Short Lengths, 8 to 12-yard
pieces, of bleached and " unbleached
Crash Toweling. Regular I2V2C qual
ity at 9 a yard.
Lunch Cloths at 79 Each Fine sil
ver bleached, half-linen Lunch Cloths
full 1 yards square. They come with
neat hem and with drawn-work bor
der. $1.25 grade at 79 each.
Seventy-inch Table Damask, 75c
Grade at 59
An unusually well-wearing line of
Bleached Damask full 70 inches wide.
Comes in a large variety of neat pat
terns in dots, flowers, figures and
stripes. Regular 75c grade, now on
sale at 59.
20-inch Half-Linen Bleached Napkins, $1.25 Grade at 79 a Dozen
Pillow Cases 42 by 36 Inches, Best 12c Grade, at 10 Each
Pillow Cases 42x36 Inches, Best 15c Grade, at 12y2 Each
Sheets 72 by 90 Inches, With Neat Hem, 50c Grade, at 45 Each
Sheets 76 by 90 Inches, Extra Heavy, 65c Grade, at 59 Each
Sample Lines of Tapestry Portieres, Table and Couch Covers in all styles, col
ors and prices, on sale at One-Half Former Selling Prices. Exceedingly great
bargains for those who act promptly.
. An Unsurpassed Showing and Sale
0
Women's and Misses'
tylish New Pumps
The "Mary Jane" and other popular One and Two
Strap Models; $3.00 and $3.50 grades, do AO
priced at, the pair tpl.TtO
Our Basement is a veritable storehouse of economy, as
you mav judge by this im- x.
derpricmg of Women s and
Misses' Pumps. Included
are the popular patent and
gunmetal "Mary Jane"
Pumps; also dull kid, pat
ent and silk velvet one and
two-strap stj'les, in both
English and short vamp,
round toe models. Many
are shown with hand
turned soles. They are
high-grade Pumps that sell
regularly at $3 and $3.50 sf
pair, priced
here at ....
Sandals and Shoes at 99 Pair Guaranteed $1.50 and
$1.75 Grades
GIRLS' high-grade Lotus Calf Sandals and Calfskin
and Ivid Shoes in button styles. Sandals in sizes 5 to 2
and Shoes in sizes 13 to 2A. Regular $1.50 and QQ
$1.75 lines of guaranteed quality, on sale at . . . .C
Patent Strap Slippers at 99 Pair Broken Lines in
Values to $2.00
WOMEN'S Patent Leather Slippers in strap styles
with hand-tumed soles, broad toe and medium high
heels; most all sizes in broken lines, formerly qq.
sold up to $2 pair, while they last, this sale at.
$2.48
Sensational Purchase and Sale
Women's Charming Silk Dresses
At 13 to V2 Below Real Wortli
The lavishness of the display will surprise even the woman who considers she
has already seen the newest and best. There are charming and dainty models
galore from sources whence come the most chic and exclusive styles for both
street and evening wear. You should not fail to come to the store and see the
newness, beauty and lavishness of the whole display.
Three Lots to Choose From, as Follows:
Lot 1 Values to $12.50 Lot 2 Values to $17.50 Lot 3 Values to $30.00
at . . . $6.98 at ...... $10.45 at 15.00
Beautiful Silk Dresses at Less Than the Cost if Made at Home.
Dozens of styles so many various models that we will not attempt to describe
them. Included are many authentic late ideas shown here for the first time.
They are made of the finest French Chiffon Taffetas, Messalines, Crepe de
Chine, etc., in the best shades and colorings; also the extremely fashionable
Flowered Crepe de Chines. They come in all sizes from 16 to 40 and each
garment has been trimmed and finished in a most careful manner. Come
early and secure first choice from the entire assortment at a third to a half
below real worth. You may select from
Values to $12.50, S6.98 Values to $17.50, S10.45 Values to $30, S15.00
Two Underpriced JL.in.es
in Child's Wash Dresses
$1.50 Values on Sale for 85c $1 Values on Sale for 59c
These assortments include the most popular styles for
children from 2 to 6 years. They come in both high
and low-neck models, and either with or without
bloomers. They are made of standard quality charu
brays, percales and ginghams and are shown in plain
white, pink, blue and tan; also in neat colored checks,
stripes and plaids. All are well made and neatly
trimmed with braids, piping and embroideries. Profit
by this sale and purchase at the above reductions.
Jersey or Fitted Top Silk Messaline Petticoat, in All
Wanted Shades, Regular $4.50 Values, do qq
Priced This Sale at .p.O
Another underpriced attraction in our Readj'-to-Wear
Section a sale of fine Silk Messaline Petticoats, all
sizes and all wanted colors in either jersey or fitted top
styles; an extensive showing in emerald, tango, Wilson
blue, mahoganj-, navy, black, etc; Skirts
made to sell regularly at $4.50. On sale at
$2.89
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