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THE MORNING OKEGONIAN. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 55, 1U7. PUT ARMED FORCE Roosevelt Wants Two More Battleships and More Army Officers. STRONG BASS HIGHER PAY FOR SOLDIERS Only Way to Get Better Class of Men Army Short of Officers and Many Are Xeeded for Skeleton Companies. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Oct. 1. Though Prpsiflpnt Roow elt has been awarded the Nobel peace prize and is hailed by the Hasue con ference as one of the foremost advocates of the peace movement, he adheres to the old belief that the best way to insure peace is to be eternally ready for war. Proceeding on that theory, the adminis tration will lay before Congress next Winter a programme that will, if car ried out, largely increase the efficiency of the American Army and Navy and make this country better prepared to meet any hostile nation. To begin with, the President will recom mend the construction of two new battle ships Instead of one, as originally in tended. He will recommend that these .ships be the equal of any in existence today, of course leaving the plans to naval experts. The Senate has not been disposed to greatly increase the Navy in late years, and It will probably oppose the President's policy at the coming ses sion, but In the end. If the administration make an especial effort, it will probably vote the money which the Houe of Rep resentatives Is sure to provide without material objection. Soldiers' Pay Too Small. Reports of commanding officers in the Army show that there is dire need of greater pay, not only for officers but for enlisted men, .in order that the Army may be kept up to Its authorized size, and more particularly, that Its personnel may be improved. The pay of an enlisted man today is only $13 a month at the outset, though the Government provides his meals, clothing and quarters. Yet even with these items, the inducements are not sufficient to induce men of the best type to enter or' remain in the service. Uther trades and professions which pay ninre are getting the best element. The only way the Army can be maintained on s htph standard and keep Its ranks filled Is ly materially increasing the pay of en ;ist:d men, and this is the unanimous opinion of commanding of fleers. The President has taken pains to look into this question and Is of the same opinion. He will so .state in his message to Con gress and. If need be, will make this the Buhjprt of a special communication. While there is not the same difficulty In obtaining officers as enlisted men. it Is still true that the pay of officers, parti cularly those of the lower grades. Is inadequate. The demands upon them are heavier than upon men of similar pay In the business world, and their salaries are not commensurate with their work and their responsibilities. Then, too, officers, like enlisted men, are taxed heavily at times for transportation of their families and household goods when ordered from one post to another. This Is an expense that must be met by the officers or men: the Government trans ports merely officers ani enlisted men, not their families or personal effects. avy Needs Higher Pay. What is true of the Army is equally true, of the Navy, except as to the matter of transportation. .That item does not cut much figure with either officers or men on the warships, for It is impos sible for them to take their families with them, and It la therefore seldom that their families change residence. The only instances are where officers are trans ferred from American waters to the Orient, or from the Atlantic to the Pa cific or vice versa. Sometimes, under those conditions, if the transfer be a Permanent one, it is necessary to remove officers' families, but there is not the same reason fOr moving families of. en listed men, for they are constantly sub ject to change of station. For this rea son there Is not as great a demand for Increased pay in the Navy as In the Army, though more liberal salaries must be al lowed to keep the Navy recruited to Its full strength and Insure a high class of men. Army Needs More Officers. As the Army is now conducted, there is a scarcity of officers on active duty. Many regiments are sorely in need of commanders. This is due to the detail system, which appears to be necessary. In the Navy there are enough officers to command all the ships and to carry on detailed work as well, for naval of ficers serve a time at sea and then have an equal period of shore duty, during which time they can attend to depart mental or other detail work. In the Army there is no such rotation. There are only enough officers to fill out the various regiments and staff positions. When any officer goes on detail duty, he leaves a vacancy In his regiment or on. the staff. Yet this detail duty must he done by Army men. The consequence is that troops are not given that attention they should have, and many officers do not get that training which they need to prepare them for command duty in time of war. Under this system the Army Is crippled and its efficiency Im paired. Organize Skeleton Companies. The, President has decided to recom mend to Congress that the number of A.rmy officers be Increased from 300 to W. These extra officers will not only provide enough men for detailed duty, Mit will enable every regiment to have ts full complement of officers of all grades. If Congress .deems proper to provide for the additional officers, the President will then be able to carry out another idea which hns his approval, that f providing skeleton companies, which ?an be quicK.lv recruited to their full strength In time of war. These skeleton companies would have a full quota of officers, but only a small number- of lien. Such companies, with experienced f!iceis In command and with trained soldiers in the ranks, could readily be rendered efficient by the enlistment of new recruits, to be trained by experienced rtfftevrs and aided by privates who "know ihe game." This idea is favorably re garded by Army officers, and is believed ;o be almost a necessity. One other advantage would result from increasing the number of Army officers. It would then be possible to adopt the rotation plan that is pursued in the Navy, keeping an officer In the field for three years, then detailing him to the War Department or some other special duty for a like period. This would en able all officers to get practical ex perience in command of troops and would at the same time make them proficient in other lines of Army work. This "peace" programme laid out by the President will have "hard sledding In Congress. The economists will cry mt against It on account of the expense, EILERS ANNUAL CLEARANCES OF USED PIANOS CONTINUES f The prices of the Pianos in this Sale are alone enough tocommand the attention of every in tending purchaser within a radius of a hundred miles or more of Portland. But when one considers the extent of this offering this Annual Fall Clearance and really appreciates the splendid char acter of the instruments well-known makes from many of the best homes in this city taken in part payment toward Pianola Pianos the attractiveness of the opportunity is doubly em phasized. The selling during the past two days has been brisk, but the list was a large one there are yef many most exceptional bargains. There are Squares, Uprights, Grand3 and prices are as varied as the many makes as low as $12 for a fairly good old-time Square, and from that up to, $395 for a Grand and others in between some even higher but every one an irresist ible bargain. Look them over judge for yourself and you'll not be disappointed. But respond quickly they're going fast. " Organs, Or anos, Piano There's a representative list of have been exchanged for larger ones; Jarger organs that have been traded toward Pianola Pianos; magnificent Orchestrelles (which bring into your home the very finest class of Orchestra music) instruments which have been used for demonstration and display use; player pianos and play ers which have been received as part pay toward Pianola Pianos. It's really a list to choose from that gives the music-lover every possible advantage and an opportunity to satisfy any and every .longing in the musical line. LOSE NO TIME CALL AT ONCE OR WRITE If you live in the city, come at once. If you reside out of town, write. for complete list and prices. But be prompt for keen, wide-awake buyers will soon make short work of the selling. An other opportunity such as this" will not come again for months. The House of Highest Quality 353 Washington Street j Corner of Park - San Francisco, Oakland, Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Boise and Other Cities Stores Everywhere California to Alaska. and some Republicans will insist that it is unwise to increase the cost of the Government just prior to a National cam. paign. Another element, particularly Democrats, will accuse the President o'f militarism, and will vigorously oppose any move looking to an increase in. the Army or Navy. Republicans who disap prove this plan will undertake to argue the President out of his present ideas, and some will voice their opposition openly, but, if these respective issues are made party or administration issues, they will have no difficulty in the House and can be put through the Senate after a hard struggle. In no instance will the President make Iron-bound recommendations to Congress. He will urge the construction . of two large battleships, but will not specify their dimensions; he will urge an In crease in pay for the Army, but will not undertake to name the amount that should be paid; he will point out the necessity for more Army officers, leaving Congress to decide the extent of the In crease. In each instance he will advo cate these changes on policy, allowing Congress to arrange the details. By that means he will avoid criticism as a dic tator but will as forcefullv explain his position as if he sent in the draft of so ' many bills to accomplish what he be lieves should be done. TRIES VERY STRANGE CURE WOMAN' CLASPS DEAD MAX'S ! i ARMS AROUND HER GOITRE. Goes to Morgue and Gets Permission to Rub Swelling on Her Neek With Hands of Corpse. CHICAGO. Oct. I. (Special.) Mrs. Mary Formula tonight visited the County Morgue, and after obtaining permission from Coroner's Physician Hunter clasped the hands of an unidentified dead man about her neck in the belief that the "treatment" would cure a goitre. The woman's 'act was inspired by a fortune teller at an amusement park, who declared that this was the 6nly method by which a cure could be effected. The physician's first impulse was to deny Mrs. Formula's request. but when it was found that she was thoroughly in earnest it was decided to satisfy her whim. A body was drawn out from the cooling chest, where It lay on a slab awaiting identification, and the woman drew up be side it eagerly. Then, lifting the dead man's hands, she locked the arm about her neck. After ward she passed the lifeless hands over the swollen portion of her neck repeatedly while the attendants stood by puzzled. She was profuse in her thanks at the privi lege accorded her and expressed confi dence that sje would be cured. VANCOUVER ASKS RELIEF Will Send Petition for Drastic Law Against Oriertals. OTTAWA. Oct. 1. It Is reported from Vancouver that a petition praying the Dominion to pass drastic legislation barring all Orientals from Canada is being circulated. It is expected the peti tion will have more than 5000 signers and will be forwarded to Premier Sir Wilfrid Laurler. Sentiment Is in favor of appeal ing to the King if the decision of the gov ernment Is not to act Immediately. A dispatch from Vancouver adds: If this has no results, measures to prevent the disembarking of orientals at an couver which shall be effective will be taken. Hanan shoes keep your feet dry. Rosen thal's, Seventh and Washington. chestrelles, Players Also Included? these instruments also to choose from. Organs of small size that f 4l.pmMr of pianoi-aliabilitr VP55- SALOONKEEPER TELLS TO PUT OX STOXE. WHAT Hires Lawyer to Write Oration and Will Go Out to Cemetery to Have It Delivered. SPOKANE. Wash., Oct. 1. (Special.) Jlmmie Durkin, the most origin: 1 saloon keeper that ever struck Spokane, has had his monument erected out in Greenwood Cemetery, and has hired an attorney to write the funeral oration. He has also arranged with the undertaker to lay him away when he has departed from this earth. Jimmie. says he does not think a man ought to leave any more trouble behind him than he can help, so he has made these arrangements. The inscription on the monument reads: "Jimmie Durkin, born 1859, died . A minister said, 'A man of hist word.' " The reason the blank date for the death is there 4s because Jimmie expects to live some years yet. The quotation "A man of his word" is the result of the most characteristic piece of advertising Jimmie ever did. Two years ago this Winter a minister censured Jimmie for a window display in his saloon. Jimmie In-ited the minister to come down and decorate the window according to his ideas. The min ister was game, and the result was the most exciting time Spokane ever saw over a window display. The minister was sat isfied and said: "Mr. Durkin treated me right: he is a man of his word." Attorney Robertson, one of the leaders of the Spokane bar. Is writing Jimmies funeral oration. In a few days the at torney and Jimmie and family will go out to the cemetery and Robertson will de liver the oration to see if Jimmie likes it. "I have told Robertson not to say any thing wrong about me: to tell the truth not all, but part." Jimmie says his rea son for arranging with the undertaker now is so his family will not have to pay an - exorbitant bill. SHOOTS OUT JHE LIGHTS Pasco Marshal Emphasizes His Re marks. PASCO, Wash.. Oct. 1. (Special.) Day Marshal Alfred Buchanan, pulling his gun in the Council Chamber while that body was in session, as a protest against what he considered was about to affect his position, shot out the lights of two iarge kerosene lamps In a .chandelier near the center of the Council chamber. Spectators, includ ing several from Spokane, made a swift dash for the door, and some of them could not be persuaded to come hack. Buchanan, who was accom panied by the night marshal, Patrick Lynch, walked Into the hall with a grievance that meant trouble. The marshals had heard that their conduct was criticised and Buchanan demanded that the Councllmen declare themselves: that they come out In the open and announce their intentions. His criticisms were harsh and uttered In a loud tone of -olce. As his perora tion closed he fired two shots at the lights. The marshals were removed from the hall, the Council proceeded with its regular business: and when it was concluded went Into secret session, re moved the marshals and appointed Charles F. King temporary marshal. The Sheriffs office was called upon to furnish officers to protect the town and also to act as peace officers at the Council meeting to be held tomorrow evening. National Bank at Yoncalla Approved OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wasb,- Player Biggest, Busiest and Best Ington, Oct. 1. The application of M. W. Dougherty, I. O. Dougherty, James Pumphrey, C. R. King and Bertram Applegate to organize the First National Bank of Yoncalla, Or., with J25.OO0 cap ital, has been approved by the Comp troller of the Currency. Jasper N. Spencer has been appointed postmaster at Klondike, Or., vice A. B. Pattor, resigned. NEW NAME FOR REBATES Inquiry Into Santa Fe Case Is Pro gressing Slowly. LOS ANGELES, Cal.. Oct. 1. Evi dence for the most part of technical and documentary character was in troduced by the Government today, when the trial of the Santa Fe Rail road on a charge of violating- the Elkins law, was resumed before a Jury in the United States District Court. The prosecution introduced many freight documents in the effort to prove that the Grand Canyon Lime & Cement Com pany of Arizona received 66 corrections of weight and charges, and depended upon the preponderance of such "cor rection' cards to show that the com pany was the recipient of as many re bates. Attorneys for the Santa Fe are stand ing upon the "regular form" of these cards and claim they were sent to agents in Southern California, where the lime shipments were received. merely as "inquiries as to the weight of each car. Thomas W. Pate, local freight agent. Axel Larson, head freight clerk in the Santa Fe auditor's office and F. S. Gregson, chief clerk to the Santa Fe freight agent, were examined by the prosecution today. All refused to specify that the tariff of 40,000 pounds minimum and ST0 carload was the one in actual force at the time recited, but when asked If FOOD STOPPED IT. . Good Food Worth More Than B Gold Mine. To find a. food that will put an abso lute stop to "running down" Is better than finding a gold mine. Many people when they begin to - run down go from one thing to another with out finding a food that will stop the progress of disease. Grape-Nuts Is the most nourishing food known and will set one right if that is possible. The experience of a Louisiana lady may be interesting. "I received a severe nervous shock some years ago and from that ' and overwork gradually broke down." My food did not agree with me and I lost flesh rapidly. I changed from one kind of food to another but was un able to stop the loss of flesh and strength. "I do not exaggerate- when I say that I finally became, in reality, a living skele ton. My nights were sleepless, and I was compelled - to take opiates in various forms. After trying all sorts of food without success I finally got down -to toasted bread with a little butter, and after a while this began to sour and I could not digest it. Then I took to toasted crackers and lived on them for several weeks, but kept getting weaker. "One "day Grape-Nuts was suggested and it seemed" to me from the description that it was Just the sort of food I could digest. I began by eating a small por tion, gradually Increasing the amount each day. "My improvement began at once for It afforded me the nourishment that I had been starving for. No more harassing pains and indigestion. For a month ate nothing but Grape-Nuts and a little cream, then I got so well I could take on other kinds of food. I gained flesh rapidly and now I am in better health than I have been in years. I still stick to Grape-Nuts because I like the food and I know of Its powerful iiourishlng properties. My physician says that my whole trouble was a lack of power to digest food. and. that no other food that he knows of would have brought me out of the trouble except Grape- Nuts. Tneres a Reason, Mbt '? 4- i; tl - iu 1 4J Xr'H'-'i A : ; f Urn - ' fpf .uP - Lrhx A RAINCOATS and OVERCOATS Unequalled assortment, durable tailored, at our usual modest prices BEN the "Interpretation" made by the Gov ernment upon the freight bills Intro duced and the "correction" deductions were ' correct witnesses admitted as much. Harrlman Off Alton Board. CHICAGO. Oct. 1. At the annual meet ing of the Chicago & Alton Railroad Com pany here today, Robert Mather was .PT -.1- P The ' unhesitating choice of of smokers I arid year after year. Smoke a few and you'll know why and be glad you got acquainted 1 $15 to $50 Leading: Clothier. elected to succeed himself, and B. A. Jackson, as directors, and Edwin Hawley was chosen to succeed H. H. Harrlman and James Stillman, of New York. The financial statement for the year ending June 30 shows net earnings of $4,784,974, an increase of $1,017,7S4. Regulate Pood Conditions. A special ordinance for the better regu CIGARETTES their favorite, day 10c for 10 iVhy Pay More? S. ANARGYROS, Manufacturer New York SELLLING COPYRIGHT J&m ' c com. jfeKa'.ji fabrics, superbly lation of food conditions in Portland has been prepared by the City Market In spector, Mrs. Sarah Evans, and was pre sented at the meeting of the Board of Health yesterday morning. It was re ferred to the City Attorney, who will pass on the legal questions involved and will be taken up by the board at a later meeting. millions after day H ra io7.o