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Newspaper Page Text8 THE 3IORXIXC OREGOMAN, 3IOXDAY, MAX 21. 1017. POBTIAXD, OKEGON. Entered at Portland (Oregon) Foatofflce as second-class mail matter. Subscription rates Invariably In advance: (By Mall.) Dally, Sunday included, one year $3.00 Daily, Sunday Included, six months 4.25 Daily, Sunday included, three months, .. 2.2o Dally, Sunday Included, one month. -to Dally, without Sunday, one year 6.00 Daily, without Sunday, three months.... 1.75 Daily, without Sunday, one month...... .60 Weekly, one year ................ 1.30 Sunday, one year 2.o0 Sunday and Weekly 3-50 (By Carrier) Dally, Sunday included, one year. . Dally. Sunday Included, one month How to Remit Send postofflce money or der, express order or personal check on your local bank. Stamps, coin or currency are at sender's risk. Give postofflce address in lull, including county and state. rostage Rates 12 to 16 pages. 1 cent; 18 to iS'J pages, 2 cents; 34 to 4b pases, 3 cents; 50 to 60 pases. 4 cents; to pases, 9.00 .75 Winter and British resources are over taxed, so that this country will be called upon to supply France with fuel for next Winter. THE OBSTRUCTIONIST. The following is a tenyear record of state and county appropriations and expenditures for roads In Washington: Already paid by the state J13.902.S12.81 Already paid by counties (same period) 19,707,420.79 Appropriated by State 1917 Leg islature 5.823,349.03 Amount required by counties for same period 5,823,349.03 Derived from county bond issues 5.977,97.00 Total ...31.2U4.328.60 The careful reader will have ob served that the 1917 direct state ap propriation nearly equals the proposed Oregon bond issue; that the counties are required to contribute an equal amount and that Washington counties cents; 78 to 82 pages. 6 cents. Foreign post- have aIready derived a sum from bonds a era 1 A 1 1 h 1 A ro t I nkfln lTstra RnainMf tiffin Vrre A COn Brunswick building. New York; Verree ae Conklin, Steger building, Chicago; San Fran cisco repreueuiaLive. n. i . jtuwc, ket street. 742 JUf FOKTLANU, MONDAY, MAY 21, 1917. TEE MATOKAXTY. nearly equivalent to Oregon's proposed bond issue, A Washingtonian would probably think one a pure obstructionist who would urge farmers to oppose $1,250 000 in county road bonds of which the farmers would pay only 4 per cent. A Washingtonian would be certain that tliai man a an nhtpiiptlnnlEt if lift The Oregonian is reproached by a ,,H onnnsn a contemporary because it denies to City j6 000000 bond lssue for roads to be Commissioner Daly the credit for his buUt ,n soiely farmlne country and to "economical management of tne K ..h nhnii nv a .on AwnT-a an ro,- water Bureau aua. tne buogy""""' cent of whom live in towns and cities. department, extraordinary ciiui i Tne head of the Oregon Grange op made for Mr. Daly's efficiency in the posed tho Multnomah County bonds water service. For example, this: when Portland navs 96 oer cent of the "WIT not give commissioner ja.iy ..... anA vr non nt tho r-nrl - n credit for the great reduction no- has .... rmni isnna for farm made In appropriations for the "wae.r road8 though the farm is not to be department? They are: For 1914, to,xed $1,729,796: for 1915. $1,280,554; for shan Oref,on heed the wails of an 1916. $1,191,749: for 1917 $889,920 obstructionist and continue to lag be- JNow nere witnoui quauiiMuuu " hind Washington? made tne plain siaiemem mr iur. naiv fhat. hn has in four vearo cut r,,-l In two the cost of the water "" KOI.L OF HONOR. service. We are to suppose also that The following extract from the its efficiency has not been impaired. President's proclamation setting June If the claim is correct, it is obvious 5 as registration day for those subject that the water bureau of Portland has to selection for National duty is here been prior to Mr. Daly, guilty of with reproduced because it is an elo colossal waste and inexcusable ex- quent exposition of the purposes of travagance and that the criminal faults of its administration were not cured until his welcome advent. If not correct, what is the reason for the falling off in water disbursements The explanation is perfectly simple I Wth the color than it is a selection of those and It exposes at once the falsity and who shall serve an equally necessary and presumption of the attempted show, nation-for President by the Equal Rights party for President of the United States in 1884 and 1888 accom plished little of practical value for the suffrage cause, but was indirectly in fluential because it stimulated interest in the subject and advertised it widely. It was nine years after her last cam paign, however, before the second state, Colorado, was added to the suf frage column. PLENTY OF WORK. There is now less excuse for the able-bodied panhandler than there ever has been in the history of the country. There is plenty of work for all who can work and no call on any citizen to help feed a body of idlers. The experience of a Marsh field log ger, related in the news dispatches, is typical. This man, after finishing work on a contract and seeking a brief, earned rest, was compelled to refuse half a dozen offers of employ ment. Men are wanted for work in the lumber mills, on various kinds of construction work and on the high ways. The farmers want help. Ship building, now about to start on a large scale, calls for men, skilled and un skilled. So do many other industries. The duty to work rests not only upon the man temporarily out of a job, but on all engaged in non-productive employment. There is no rea son for the fakir, or for any other man who lives by his wits alone. Men are needed in occupations that count. It ought to be a point of pride with everyone, not only to be busy but to be doing something of real value to the .country. The dividing line between produc tive and non-productive work may not always be clear. It will then be a ! matter for the individual conscience. But jt is going to .be one of the tests of patriotism. There is a wide field of choice and every pound"of energy ought to be exerted in the most profit able direction. We are going to win by what we do at home as well as by the men and money we send abroad, that which for want of a better name we call "draft" or "conscription." It is In no sense a conscription of the un willing; it is rather selection from a Nation which has volunteered in mass. It is no more of choosing of those who shall march devoted purpose in the industries that Lie behind the battle line. The day here named is the time ttpon which all shall present themselves for as signment to their tasks. It is for that reason destined to be remembered as one of the most conspicuous moments in our hls- $406,069; 1915, $289,313; 1916, tory. It is nothing less than the day upon 1914. no i" ing. It is that Mr. Daly has almost wholly suspended new construction. For example the figures for new work are: 1912, $769, 43z; 1313, xosi.ziy 1914 $67,196. Since November, 1914, no new fire hydrants have been Installed the ideals to which this Nation is come on new mains and residents in such crated. It is important to those ideals no , - v,-,, haon hUtroH than to the pride of this generation in parts of the city have been obliged manlfe,tln, lta amotion to them that there to suffer the fire hazard imposed by be no gaps in the ranks. inadequate protection. Other "econo- It is essential that the day be approached , ., i j.v,i... In thoughtful apprehension of its slgnlfl- itueo auu ""6 " ean and that we accord to it the honor me same Kina. I and the meaning that it deserves. Our in- A more convincing showing might I dustrlal need prescribes that it be not made i f XC Tlalv waia trt nrlnt f-a a wtiiuigai uouuuy. uui in SLorn sacrifice be made if Mr. Daly were to print tne that fB beforo u. urKei that ,t be carPlea ln permanent payroll Of his bureau for I all our hearts as a great day of patriotic 1017 nnrl for 1914. The headauarters I devotion and obligation when the duty shall utnff tho hnrrta of Inspectors and " upou every man. whether he is himself Starr, tne norae oi inspectors ana to bo re)?isterea or not to M to ,t that th8 meter-readers and the repair Crew I name of every male person of the designated are now very nearly the whole sum I ages is written on these lists of honor. oi tne aiy water service ino n- Herein is a Nation's confidence in vestment in plant, except for water j th(J couragJ and patriotism of its peo- meters. was maae almost entirely uy pi0 expressed by the people's leader. .jus nrwecu.s -.uu. no """ Herein is the lesson taught that Amer off from a proposal to expend a very lca8 plan of National Bervlco ls con. ia.rSB um o.o mui as .jvv.v-m scrlption without sting or ignominy. llio uuivenni lusuiuauuu vi. natci meters only by the vote of the people and the vigilant opposition of his fel- INTRIGUERS FOOLED AGAIN. low commissioners. Once more German intrigue has The wide and deep apprehension as failed. By working upon the extreme to Daly, felt by a large majority of Socialists in the Workmen's and the people, has a substantial founda- Soldiers' Council it sought to commit tion. He was elected to be a Com- Russia to the will o' the wisp of ln mlssioner for all the people, but he ternatlonallsm, which is the negation has been distinctly a Commissioner fop of patriotism and thus either to delude only a part of the people. No public Russia into a separate peace or to officer so. undeniablv seeking to provoke such discord that Russia serve one element, one interest, one I would be impotent to continue the group, has in recent years held lm- I war. The Council has proved true to portant office in Portland. A very the principle of nationality, for which large part of the citizens of Portland the allies are flgLting. by Joining In feel that he constitutes in" himself a the formation of a coalition govern- menace to the highest welfare of the ment and by adhering to the manifesto city and they are greatly disturbed which pledges Russia to remain faith. over the possibility of his election as ful to her allies until the Prussian . Mayor. We but state a well-known menace is no more. Xact when we say that they would be I German propaganda has produced reconciled to the election of any of results directly opposed to those in the six other candidates, not even ex- tended wherever it has been practiced cepting the Socialist, Menzel, if in the territory of Germany's enemies through any one of them the definite and it has aided powerfully to array retirement of Daly could be effected, the United States and other American That Daly had once the confidence of republics against the central empires, many people now against him is I Wherever a certain policy Tn been obvious from his easy election as I traced to that source, it has been re- Commissioner four years ago, but he jected and the Nation concerned has has forfeited their fcrtth in him by his either become confirmed in its hostil course in office. A record of real ity to the Kaiser or has abandoned economy and efficiency with appro- neutrality to Join his enemies. The priate service would make a strong only exceptions ar- the smaller Euro- impression on the public. A record pean states which live ln terror of of demagogic appeal and submission the fate of Belgium and Spain, where to the restless, radical, unthinking champions of absolutism are still too and irresponsible elements of the com- strong to be overthrown. Instinct munity the - vast minority does not prompts free people to reject whatever commend Mr. Daly to the people at Germany favors. large. If the Russian radicals should be The situation in a nutshell is that I content with the share in the new there are seven candidates for Mayor government which has been given and that in a go-as-you-please con- them, new vigor should be imparted to test Mr. Daly, though favored by a Russian military operations. This distinct but comparatively small mi- will not be possible, however, unless nority, might easily win. The Orego- War Minister Kerensky should be nlan would not be frank with itself or able to enforce that iron discipline with its readers if it did not say that which he threatens. Successful war is It regards Mr. Daly as formidable, impossible without obedience to offl mere are several of the candidates I cers. If tmat be secured, we may ex. running who would make acceptable pect more effective fighting under the Mayors. In the confusion and division I republic than was ever done under the among them, it might appear diffi- Czar. cult to make a selection and in that Germany and Austria may be com fact lies Mr. Daly's only prospect of pelled to send eastward the troops success and it is a genuine prospect, which they have recently transferred The Oregonian has surveyed the to France and Italy and the allied ad- fleld with care and It has reached the vance on Douai, Laon and Trieste may clear conclusion that the strongest I be resumed. New energy may be lm . candidate for Mayor is Mr. Baker, parted to the Russo-British operations inis statement is made without pre- I in Mesopotamia and the hitherto vie judlce, intentional or otherwise, I torlous Marshal von Mackensen. who against any of the other gentlemen has been sent to command the Tur who aspire to be Mayor, but as a con- kish forces there, may begin to suffer elusion Dased upon a definite condi- defeat. tlon. That the complex and difficult But Russia's effectiveness depends situation created by the first, second on continued internal harmony. It is and tnird choice plan makes any judg- not the way of radicals to be content ment suDject to qualification is true with a compromise and those of Bus enough, but it does not at all alter sla may be encouraged by their pres our view that Mr. Baker is the largest ent success to work for complete con figure in the contest. trol of the government. That is the Because changes may occur through I way of revolutions and the German tne tnree choices and because the spies will incite the extremists to dis- voter in good faith, ought to exercise cord, unless the coalition should adopt ail his choices, lhe Oregonian repeats stern measures against all who play its aavice that he vote for three can- the enemy's game. aiaates ror jviayor nrst choice, sec ond choice, third choice. If in this way, through second and third choice voting, another than Mr. Baker shall ln the end defeat Mr. Daly, The Ore gonlan will be satisfied and we think the public as a whole will also be satisfied. THE WEST IN KECRCTTTNG. The West has responded nobly to the call for recruits for the Army and Navy without waiting for the draft. The East, especially New York, which was vociferous for war before war was actually declared, has by no means done so well. This is admitted by the East itself. Here ls a specimen of vigorous admission made in that quarter. It ls from the New York Sun: Figures are damning things. The truth ls that .recruiting in New York, as compared with the rolls in Indiana. Illinois and Pennsylvania, is enough to give anybody an acute pain. A. hunter or excuses mignt find a lot, but no excuse for shirking is valid. The population of New York state at the beginning of this year was esti mated at 10,366,778. It is the most populous state in the Union. Yet New York's contribution to the Army on May 7. according to an estimate made by the Literary Digest, was 4165, as compared with 1224, for example, for Oregon, with an estimated population of 848,866. If New York had re sponded with the same fervor, ln proportion to population, as Oregon, it would have furnished some 14,700 men. Instead of the 4185 with which it was credited. This disposes of every lingering suspicion of the relative patriotism of the West. Since April 1, Oregon has furnished 1915 recruits for the Army. In April we furnished 109 men to the Marine Corps, when twenty-six would have been our proportionate share and al ready in May there have been 133 men enlisted in this branch, when ninety five would have met our prorata re quirements. We contributed more than 1000 to the Navy ln April. Every reader of the current news . knows that this state has been well ln the lead in its preparation of the National Guard, ln the raising of more troops of cavalry and in its contributions to the field artillery, the coast artillery and the naval reserve. In addition to all, we are about to send our share of men to the engineers orps. The West and Middle West are far ln the lead in recruiting for the Navy and the Marine Corps. Pure lands, men are going to be the bone and sinew of the sea forces. The West has perhaps not been so vocal, but it is "dellverihg the goods,' now that the time for action has ar rived. It will give a good account of itself on all fronts. Mrs. Belva Ann Bennett Lockwood, who died on Saturday at the age of 87 witnessed in her lifetime an epochal development of the movement to oh tain civil and political rights for women. She was 18 years old when the first woman's suffrage conversion in the United States was held, and was Germany has already surrendered chiefly instrumental in obtaining the fifteen groups of coal mines around passage of a law by which women Aens, warcn iormeriy produced ,ouu,- were admitted to the bar in the Dis 000 tons of coal yearly. The ma- trict of Columbia, which was aceom chinery had been destroyed nd the pushed in a time when most Drofes- mines have been flooded, so that sional schools were closed to women, eigutecu iv i."""-; nvui.ij!j wm pass i ana was 39 when the ballot was before coal can again be produced. 1 rmniui tn wnmon v Wim J-rance was very short of coal last I neer of the suffrage states. Her noml- with high ideals. An Incident related VOLUNTARY FOOD CONTROL,. The policy of food control which has been adopted by President Wilson and which is to be put in effect by Herbert C. Hoover is genuinely democratic. It aims to organize the voluntary action of all citizens for the National end of applying the Nation's food resources to win victory. It assumes that every citizen, by his personal action, will gladly do his duty and it proposes simply to guide this action in such a manner that it will best serve the com mon end. .The power to exercise com pulsion will exist, but it will be. kept in reserve for use in those rare cases where some person is selfish, greedy, Indolent, obstinate, stupid or down, right rebellious and disloyal. There will be no great horde o hired Inspectors to pry into every man's store, warehouse or pantry there will be hosts of voluntary work era to advise and assist in welding the Nation into a gigantic team for the purpose of producing as much food as possible, consuming no more than is necessary, distributing it where it is needed at reasonable cost and stopping waste, ln order that all our citizens and all of the allied peoples may be sufficiently fed In contrast with the paternal des potism by which Germany ordered each subject to do certain things, and made the government the caterer for all the people, the United States sets a free democracy ln which each citizen does of his own free will that which the common good dictates. With us organization will exist only to mold the people into a team, pulling together well, with Mr. Hoover as the captain, and orders will be out of place. The Nation will be regarded as one huge family, the members of which would not think of wasting its substance. German efficiency, which dragoons the people into doing their duty, failed to conserve and fairly distribute the food of the country. In spite of all its boasts. We are to give a demonstra tion of American efficiency, whictf re lies on the unbidden co-operation of a patriotic people, on their energy and their genius for meeting great emer gencies. Mr. Hoover Is the ideal man for cap tain of this team of a hundred million volunteers. In formlnjr and directing the great organization to feed Belgiuni he proved his capacity as an organizer of big things. Essential to success ln such undertakings is ability to enlist the aid and the hearty co-operation of other men who unite great capacity by Mr. Bishop, one of Mr. Hoover's early associates In Belgian relief work, shows him to possess this ability ln a remarkable degree. He had just un dertaken that taslt and was about to enTer a taxicab in London when he induced Mr. Bishop to get in with him, then said: "I want you," explained the Belgian scheme and commandeered his friend's aid. Mr. Bishop went to work immediately and stayed at work. Ability to win such instant and loyal service ls an important qualification for the task which Mr. Hoover has undertaken. The' American people are full of good Intentions in this matter, but don't know how to put them in ef fect without gaining much experience through Initial blundering and lost motion. Lord Northcliffe, referring to the blunders of Great Britain early in tho war, has said that democracies make poor war machines' ln the be ginning and that only through a sur render of what they term their God-, given rights to do as they please can the people of a free country bo made Into material for withstanding the strains made necessary by disturbed conditions. By taking advantage of Mr. Hoover's experience and by volun teering to serve with him, the Ameri can people have the opportunity to avoid a repetition of those blunders and at the same time to avoid sur render of their rights, yet to prove the capacity of a democracy to become an efficient war machine. Food control by a body of voluntary officials has the unique advantage that it would cease with the emergency which brought it about, and those rights which the people might for the time being have surrendered would be automatically restored. The organiza tion by which it was maintained would fall apart, for when the need of their services came to an end the voluntary workers would return to their ordinary occupations. If a number of salaried jobs were at stake, the holders would scheme to perpetuate them ln some way, and there would be danger of a further addition to our already dan gerously overgrown bureaucracy. All of these considerations are sound reasons why every citizen should heartily assist Mr. Hoover and those who will be associated with him in the measures they will take to regulate the food supply. By so doing we shall contribute to an earlier and more com plete victory over Prusstanism, shall prove the efficiency of democracy. shall protect our liberties and shall guard against further growth of a paternal bureaucracy. At the same time we shall learn much which will contribute to permanent improvement in production, distribution and use of food. How to Keep WelL By Dr. W. Jl. Evauea. Ttimid MAX OPPOJF.S ROAD BOXDS apllratloD I That Serrtary of War la Wron- and He la IllRht. PORTLAND. May 19. (To the Ed- . . v. . i . Questions nertlnent to nvrlene. sanitation "or. I l um 8i uv.iuo ana prevention of disease. If matters OI gen- patriotic reasons. We ln Oretron should not vote for the spending of 6,000,000 now that our country is in a frreat war, the end of which no man can fore see and which will involve tremendous efforts and sacrifices. Let us take the $6,000,000 which we selfishly Intend to spend for our' own good and give it to the Nation. We can well afford, in the present crisis, to travel through the mud for a few years longer. Those of us who live ln the country are used to it by this time. Those who live ln the cities can keep from the ears Such K.r-ix. sliarht delay will not ruin Oregon. 1. Griping pain In the right lower part of I Above all. let ua remember that the abdomen, tenderness in this region. This ! Uncle Sam needs that S6.000.000. We rollowed by fever and by pain in the region are puttinpr ourselves ln the same class Indicated. These are the svmntoms which as I-3- Follette and other provincials ral IntrTMt will "be answered in this col umn. Whera space will not permit or the subject is not suitable letters will be per sonally answered, subject to proper limita tions and where stamped addressed envelope is inclosed. In-. Evans will not make diagnosis or prescribe for individual diseases. Re quest for such rvlct:B cannot be answered. Copynght. 1916. by Ur. W. A, Evans. Published by arrangement with the Chicago Trlbune. APPENDICITIS SYMPTOMS. Interested Reader writes: "What are the early symptoms of appendicitis? In Other Days. What treatment would you advise ex- to he urha" pavements away from ceDt an operation'" mud' Let us walt thr tour y cept an operation. before spending this vast sum. S uggest the need of an examination. Ex amination shows fever, pain, and tenderness over McBurney'a point and leucocytosis. 2. Go to bed at once. Stop eating. . Send for a physician. Keeping; Toothbrush Clean. j. j. j. writes: "(11 Kindly tell ua the beat and most sanitary method of which you think you can refute." Others Keeping tne toothDrushes in the bath- I are, oi course, "unfit to print." room. Should they be shut ud. damn. LOUIS M'X. HUNTER. n the medicine c-ahinot - loff n,.t in 1 JJurnam street. . , ... . hA riAf AvnBA 1 J .... . 1 . . ' . . v inc. uuai eiv.i I Thin nAnn la 1 . . t . 2 T th. .mnbl,. - m- - . . e,w.oi me roaa lcr- " ? r - """. Donas ror "patriotic reasons." but be- r vv v. i fs i ris i cvci v oav in ur i m i ... . ' p-3 no ua-o nine soui. and what there man of 'bilious temperament.' subject to severe sick headache once or twice a month?" REPLY. 1. Leave them ln the own. Lleht and air are good sterilizers. Sun them occasionally, f ute, ror example, the argument ln the foregoing letter Is that of a person so shaken with fear of war's consequences mat he Is afraid to have the state habit affects the case much. Scarlet Fever. M. C. A writes: "What Is the In, cubation time of scarlet fever? Cas you print an article on its stages and pledge two-thirds of one per cent of rfpty i" ncmiu to guarantee a I Vnv 1 r a n n . . . . Artie-la on .rin I. .ji. ' .. iui ui revenues ai torial rooms. The incubation period is one , UI lne same toKen. If he week or less. The limits are three to 14 18 worth J1000 himself, he would be days. The proper care of scarlet fever con- frald to borrow $6.66 with 25 years slsts ln keeping persons away from the sick- j In which to pay it back, even though he room. Destroying tne secretions, especially Knew the money was corning In. """"" I 1 tie oualitv of hi n,tFinii.m t. The serious nature of the work of the nurse. In war and peace, was aptly emphasized by Bishop Sumner in his address to the graduating class at Good Samaritan Hospital, when he said that good intentions, coupled with inadequate training, do not equip a young woman, however patriotic, for efficient service. This ls especially true because of the striking advance of the science of healing in recent years and ln view of the prospect that the sup ply of trained physicians and surgeons may not be equal to the demands upon them. The nurse Is becoming a more Important factor than ever, and tech nique of a high order is now required, as has been illustrated by the appli cation of new methods of preventing wound Infection in the present war, The physician, however devoted to his calling. Is dependent in a high degree upon the nurse for the faithful execu tion of delicate details, neglect of which would mean sacrifice of valu able lives. The report from Washington that the Shipping Board contemplated "di version to Government use" of the products of every steel mill in the country" is discredited In Pittsburg. A dispatch to the New York Kvening Post points out that, however large the Board's programme of steel ship construction, it "requires IRtle steel tonnage outside of plates, and plates constitute only about 15 per cent of the country's steel output." General Bell exhorts the men at the Plattsburg Officers' Training Camp to cultivate singing, which reminds us how great a part singing plays In the stories of battle and march by the Ger man, French and British armies. They go into battle singing, as did the Norsemen of old. The Navy ls still dependent on the volunteer system for its men, but ln asmuch as there is definite promise o action in that branch of the service the men undoubtedly will be forth coming. - Spain demands satisfaction and guar antees from Germany. It is a trait of human nature to learn little from the experience of others and to insist on personal application. But Spain ls only postponing the Inevitable day. who can think only In terms of their particular state, rather than as true nationalist patriots. We shall need all the cash we can spare for National de fense before this war is over and our road improvements can wait until that happy time of peace has been restored. I doubt If you will print this letter. Tou print only those letters. I see. Half a Century Afro. From Tho Oregonian or May II. 1S67. The second match game of chess be tween the Portland Library Associa tion and the Germania Literary Society closed last evening in a victory for the latter, the Library Association resign ing the game upon tho 50th move. The playing; time of this game was 14 hours. James Heath, who drives the Mason's Brewery team, stopped last evening at the baseball grounds and engaged In a game going on there. Striking the ball and starting to make a run he fell and broke his left arm near the elbow. Judge Hewitt, of Washington Terri tory, leaves this morning for Olympia. A. F. Miller has lust ODened a fruit and flower depot at First and Washing ton streets. The Boise Statesman says that K. Kenyon will commence the publication of a paper called the Mining News at Leesburg early in June. ls of it is made of distrust and coward ice. He has not one shred of Inform. tion as to letters rejected by The Ore gonian. It happens also that The Oresronian naa not yet received an urirumMl 2. Yes. I do not know that ths migraine 1 against the bonds which It cannot re- those of the nose and mouth. sickroom well ventilated and comfortable. giving the patient an abundance of water to drink, and meeting symptons as they arise. Write to "But Man." . tJ. P. writes: "What kind of a house can we build near our home that will attract bats to destroy mos qultoes or any measure we can use to I within these areas. get the bats to stay with us through the summer? 2. Can malaria be con- ROAD BOND ISSUE SUPPORTED thin that he opposes the best judgment of the Secretary of War. who has named Oregon among areas of possi- oie military activity and who says livery effort should be made to per. suaue the state road commissions to complete the network of through roads traded ln any other way except through the bite of a mosquito?" REPLY. Write to Dr. CAR. Campbell. 119 Jforth Alamo street. Ban Antonio, Texas. He is known as the "bat man," because he has for years advocated Just what you have in mind and has built one or more bat houses. 2. No. Baby Persistent Feeder, Mrs. C. K. M. writes: "My baby girl, 8 months old. has an awful habit of wanting to nurse all night. She ls breast-fed. She was born in a hospital and I was given a splendid start on how to raise her, but being the only baby, my mother, with whom I live, and every one ln the family picked her up every time she cried. My mother believes In feeding them when they want it and not by the clock, but now she wants to feed all the time. She has her own big bed and we sleep in a large room, but she wants to sleep with me and nurse. We live In a flat. anil to IreAn fmm rfktitrhlnff th, nalirh bors and the rest of the family. I have m0nth paas b increasing as the numorea ner. it is not only Dad ror Mlllton. of feet of lumber in her. but Is Just taking every bit of my Una and other states. Including our ow cue in. Aiicr itseuinfe, red ritrr Declares Even 9I6.OOO.O0O for Fvc Counties Would Be Better. SPRINGFIELD. Or.. Ma v 17 (Tn , Editor.) Although a late dav. and after others have had their say on the improvea roaa question, under the lm penain? no n d ..ha fnr o .- , please allow a word from another voter of the state. I am In favor of bonding for $6,000,000, for the purpose of con structing hard-surface road. I had much rather it be $16,000,000. even should there be but a few counties benefited by It, as that would be a start toward building a wealthy, teem ing statehood. Not only Oregon but the whnlo tion needs hard surface roads for wn ir on, auto and auto truck use. because of poor railroad transportation. The way me average railroad is manaired seems to make transportation prohibi tive. A shipment of household goods consigned at Chicago in Januarv last for New York did not arrive till the latter part of March. There was a shortage of frele-ht -nr- January 1 of 100.000; February 1. 119,- vw. aiarcn 1. 122,000; April 1, 129.000 Twenty-five Years Ago. From The Oregonian of May 21. 1S92. The Joint committee of the Chamber of Commerce and the Oregon Press Association held a meeting yesterday and elected George H. Moffett president and L Samuel secretary, and the fol lowing sub-committees: Reception. A. Noltner. E .W. Allen: entertainment. Q. H. Moffett, A. Noltner. K. W. Allen; transportation, II. M. Cake. L Samuel; finance, D. H. Stearns, O. F. Paxton. The building committee of St. David's Episcopal Church, of East Portland, has awarded the contract for the construc tion of the new church to Frank Wood, of Albany. C. F. Plympton. J. E. Bovnton. J. F. Zone, W. H. Morrow. V. C. Smith and F. It. Cook have incorporated the First Congregational Church of East Port land, lhe capital stock is $8000. The Travelers' Protective Association has elected delegates to the National convention of the organization, which meets at Old Point Comfort. Vs.. June 15. Ole .1. Olsen. Ben C. Irwin and W. B. Glafke were chosen. The alter nates are F. P. King. William Goldman, G. W. Lange. The officers of the James A. Garfield Republican Club have decided to give their grand mass meeting this evening at the Plaza. The principal speakers of the evening will be W. IL Ellis, Re publican candidate for Congress from the Second Congressional District, and H. B. Miller, of Grants Pass, one of the Republican candidates for Presidential elector. The Willamette Rowing Club gave a housewarmtng and reception to Its members and friends in its new boat house at the foot of Yamhill street last evening. President John Gill made an address. break out on her face with white cen ter. Are they hives? And is my milk too rich I have had hives all Win ter. What can I do for them? What can I feed her besides the breast? What you think at 8 months she ls too hope lesly spoiled to train?" spots Oregon, long wait for ehlpmenL Mill ions oi eggs spoil on side tracks. x-erisnabie foodstuffs are dumped in water or garbage piles. Think of it. a. witn millions of others, am In rav-nr oi government ownership of railroads, Decause tnere would come no reply "the public be damned." but "the public be served." Besides, the public would REPLY " mo ration Decause the (railroad wnnH r,,n .. . . nil ,h.nM ,l,l.. 1 -v me ..... 9 - " " - . " i uusLoiiice ivsim r A L'u ivf tv win h.v. . ri.t,, I, , .i . j .w. ' --i-'. Ill K n. .4 1 . . i , . I DOTI. . , i wo. a u ta,, a in wAh vuaiinuguiii IB i .. , . . , , . . . only an item. The need ls for the establish- . 7 , V iY Y (TO tno Edl ment of good habits of various kinds. A "nl y" Please tell m child 8 months old can chew on hard toast. 7 "-"y ir a ij-year-oid hoy tak oranges and prune . .. a ufrnmem man box a letter, creaking the seal and rHir Argentina will not be permitted to play dog in the manger. If .she hoarding a food surplus she will soon come to time when we cut off her sup piles of coal. gnaw on bones, and eat oranges and prune Juice, a little cereal, and a small allowance of finely chopped vegetables. It is probable that your child is overfed. Chahge your diet to one containing a good many Spring vege tables and fruits. Library Books on Infant Care. Miss Barette. of Jacksonville, asks that I announce that most public libra ries carry books on Infant care. The libraries, ln order to operate with other baby-week activities, have listed and arranged their books on infant care that they may be of the maximum service during this week. not Flashes. E. W. writes: "'Will you please repeat the advice you gave In your column recently as to the inoculation for relief of hot flashes? I am having The Mothers' Auxiliary ls deter mined the troops shall eat ensce and Jelly, even if they do go to bed with a pain in the head or elsewhere. Government has no more seeds for free distribution, which is well. Peo ple must get them from reliable deal ers and get what they need. Berltners are asked officially to cease complaining of shortage of food, but a proclamation is a poor plaster for an empty stomach. Mr. Hoover holds that "democracy can yield to discipline," and it is up to democracy to show that his faith is well-founded. It Is not obligatory to vote for sec 11.' t Also. WOUld it be n mini. hoi, i offense for two boys over 12 years of age to enter a achoolhouae at night, erase teacher's work on the board, put u.nu in iimweiis ana on floor of tb room, change about books n,i r,,mi ture of the room? If so, what would ino penalty r bp.rtiii (1) Assuming that the letter was taken without permission of the ad- aressor or addressee, or of the Gov ernment, the crime would be that of theft, a penitentiary offense. Lenien cy would be probable, with perhaps training school or reformatory sen tence. (2) Offense would be a mlsdemean or, coming under the head of malicious these flashes until I almost lose my destruction of property, punishable by jail sentence. Leniency would be prob able, with perhaps training school or reformatory sentence. OCR WORK IS WHAT WE MAKE IT Writer Would Not Exchange Her Home Life for Any Other Career. PORTLAND, May 19. (To tho Edi tor.) Replying to the letter of A. L., which recently appeared In The Ore gonian. It would appear that she was one of those women who think they are through wofklng when they marry. The awakening is always disappointing when marriage ls entered Into with that understanding, as a woman's true work does not begin until she marries and starts a new family in the world. Tho happiest women are the ones who have homes, husbands, children and the numerous duties attached to the same. My own case. I believe, is typical of a happy married life, and possibly an ac count of It may help A. L. to sea where her true place is. I am a contented and happy woman. do all my own housework, with the ex ception of my washing, and take pleas ure in doing It, althougn i aid ornco work seven years previous to my mar riage. I love my home, husbana ana cnii- dren. and there isn't any business, pro fession or career that I would exchange' my work for. There is always quite a little sewing to be done for small cnuaren. out probably A. L. doesn't sew for hers. 1 do. and get worlds of pleasure ln plan ning and making their little garments. I manage my work so mat x nave time every day to read to my children. I also have time for pleasures just my own. such as reading, working in my flower garden, attending tne parent teachers' meetings and going to tho theater occasionally. I am far from being a nousenoia drudge, for our lives are what we make them, and any work ls drudgery If wo mind, and have been told that you ad vise having a physician inoculate with some drug for relief. I'd bo grateful if you'd answer this in your column.' REPLY. A part of the treatment consists In tho oc casional injection of lutein. Another part consists In practicing equanimity. Hitch Blood Pressure. Mrs. V. H. writes: "What does It mean to have a 'high blood pressure'? What are the symptoms and the treat ment How is tho test made?" REPLY. It means that you are prematurely old. The cause may lay In the use of certain drugs. In erroneous eating habits, in chronic constipation among other causes. Among symptoms are headaches and dlsslness. The test Is mad by throwing a rubber tube Qualifications of Voters. YAMHILL. Or, May 18 (To the -Edi tor. as registration day ls about due. there is some Information I would Ilka to have. I was a voter In Oregon three' years ago and since that time I have uvea in Washington and voted th-r Could I not register ln my Oregon pre cinct, especially on the grounds that i luuy intend becoming a voter in my iormcr precinct. 7 PATRIC J. O'FLEOT. It Is now too late to register for the election June 4. You could swear In -your vote only If you had lived ln around the arm, pumping air Into the tub I Of egon for six months. Previous rest until the wrist puis, is stopped and reauing dence In Oregon has no bearing on the v,.. . - - - I ,,nl-l- - l i i . lng In another state. Massage May Heln. J. A. O. writes: "In November I bent the middle finger of my right hand far back in a game of handball. ond and third choices, but it is one Tho Joint next to the knuckle swelled way of voting three times against the unfit, One phrase of volunteer food con trol Is to arise from the table just a little bit hungry. It's a T rctty good sleuth who can find a sixteen-gallon keg of whisky in a man's trunk. Lloyd George has an irresistible way. He settled the strike of English engi neers. Eugene ls host to a lot of good fel lows who call themselves odd. At last a ray of sunlight ln the Rus sian situation. ' , Balding the Breakwater is becoming a pastime. and since the first week has shown no sign of reducing. Tho extreme sore ness of tho first three or four days passed, but the joint feels sore even now when bent far forward or Just slightly backward, and when squeezed in certain ways. What ls the trouble? What should be done. If anything?' REPLY. You have a chronic Inflammation of the irtlnt. It should be massaged and exercised Hnllv. If after a reasonable time trial of this method the soreness does not disappear, states without permission. see a pnyiu. On Golsg to Canada. PORTLAND. May 20. (To the Edl tor.) Please tell me If a man above conscription age would be allowed to enter Canada now? Would he be more liable to draft by going? The object in going ls to engage in agriculture on a large scale. OLD SUBSCRIBER. Wo know of no restrictions on going to Canada or of any Influence such act would have on liability to military service of one who is over conscrip tion age, except that citizens of enemy countries may not leave the United Donkevs Aid 4hl Allies. Gi-ce Weather Bureau to Daly. I London Globe. PORTLAND. May 10. (To the Edi- 1 Wonderfully rood work is belnar done tor.) Please tell mo tho name of the for the French by tho thousands of weather man who said tne winter I small donkeys one notices on tho roads, weather was now over ana we snouidla Lincoln gunner from tho western at last get Summer? burely his name front writes. They are used chiefly for can not bo George Washington. I bringing bread to tho French troops, Why not turn tho Job over to Com- and each carries a number of large missioner Daly? Let him put a meter on and stop this waste of water. A SCHMIDT. . S9S. East Ankeny. loaves wired together ln an Ingenious manner. They are. surprising to relate, willing workers and go right up to the trenches. think so. E. M. B. Congress and Land Grant. DUNDEE. Or.. May 19. (To the Ed itor.) In studying House bill No. JO tho question has come up "Has Con gress authority to overrule the decision of the Supreme Court in the Oregon & California land-grant case?" Please answer in the columns of The Ore gonian. vuijtt. The question you have ln mind is not very clear. The first decision oi the Supreme Court was an interpreta tion of an early act of Congress mak ing a grant of land to the railroad company. The court held that the rail road company has an Irrevocable inter est of $2.50 an aero ln the lands, and In a later decision It seems to have sustained a later act revesting title to tho land in the Government, but pro viding for payment of $2.50 an acre to tho railroad company. Probably Con gress could do anything It wanted with tho land so long as it insured payment to tho railroad company of $2.50 an I'nder Weight and Draft. RAINIER, Or., May 19. (To the Ed itor.) (1) Would a young man 22 years of age. 5 feet 24 inches, weigh ing 109 pounds, be accepted In either the Army or tho Navy? If so. in what capacity? (2) Under the compulsory service law would he be subject to draft? INTERESTED. 1) He Is under height, minimum be ing 5 feet 4 inches. (2) He must register; exemption de termined later. War and Life PORTLAND, May 20. (To the Ed itor.) Please tell me If an old-line life insurance company can cancel my policy ln the event that I am called into tho Army. S. MAURO. It depends on the policy. Many poli cies by their terms cease to give pro tection if tho holder engages ln war service. Several prominent companies have lately waived this exception. Con sult tho local agency of your company. All Must Register. DALLAS. Or.. May 19. (To the Ed itor.) Having one-half of my index finarer on my left hand cut off. will 1 bo subject to draft? A READER. If within the conscription age limits you must register. Exemptions will be determined later.