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THE 3IOIt:STXG OREGOXL4.X, 3IOXDAT, SEPTEMBER 24, 1917. BOYS GOING TO WAR LEAVE LOVING GOP W. Reidt, "Father of Third Oregon," Gets Friendship Token From "Sons." SPEECH BRIEF BUT POINTED Crowds of Relatives and Friends Spend Day at Camp in Order to Be Xear Those Tbey Love as Long as Possible. BT WILL O. MAC HAE. "W 1TH THE THIRD (BEAVER) REGIMENT. OP.EGOX INFANTRY, Sept. 2i. fSpecial.) Can you frame this picture William Reidt. father of the Third Oregon, flabbergasted, b wlldered and acting like a duck In thunder? The picture is hard to frame, but that ! what happened this morning at the Third Oregon Infantry camp, when Major William S. Gilbert, the chaplain, presented him on behalf of the regiment with a very handsome solid silver loving cup. That was not the only happy event of human Inter est on this drab preliminary camp etriking day. Colonel C. E. Dentler, division commander, gave the Oregon soldiers a brief but impressive farewell talk. By the time all of this real hap piness was turned loose, even the gray clouds failed to register gloom any longer. Chaplain Gilbert held his field' re ligious service, the last perhaps for many days. The work of the supply company and the details from the va rious organizations conducting the loading of equipment paused long enough to take part in the services and to see Air. Reldt get his loving cup and Buffer horribly, being for once In his life tongue-tied. Chaplain Gil bert. in presenting the cup, briefly outlined the many practical and thoughtful things which Mr. Reldt had done for the soldiers of the Beaver regiment. Then he read the inscription engraved on the cup: "Presented to William Reidt. lovingly called the Father of the Third Oregon Infantry, in appreciation of his loyal devotion to the regiment. Sept. 23, 1917." Speech Brief bat to the Point. And do you know what Bill Reidt said as he hugged the big silver re membrance tightly to his breast? Of course you don't! But this Is what be did say after he got a few of the chokes out of his throat: "Boya-when-you-come-back-ril-glve-you-a-hell-of-a good-time." And rest assured he will. It would take a page to recount the many things which Bill Reldt has done for the Beaver regiment. It was through him that bathing facilities were furnished the enlisted men. At his own expense he bought an 80-gallon beaming tank and the piping. His big eight-passenger touring car has ever been at the command of Colonel C. E. Dentler, the Third Oregon and the of ficers of the regular Army at Van couver Barracks. It was wet and muddy when the Third went into camp at Clackamas. The squad tents needed flooring, and Mr. Reldt at once got busy with. his host of friends in' Port land. The lumber mills assisted him. They furnished the lumber for the floor, and it was Bill Reldt who bought a dozen saws, several kegs of nails and hammers. Bill Reldt knows lots about the life ef a soldier. It was never necessary to call his attention to what the en listed men needed. He knew and was always on the job. His big car never came to camp empty. If it wasn't loaded down to the breaking point with fresh garden truck it was heaped with fruit. His one great pleasure always seemed to be to give, and every time be came to camp It was a signal for rejoicing. It would take a statistician to figure in dollars and cents just what be has paid out for the Third Oregon since it was called Into the service. It would even give such a person a head ache to figure what it has cost him in gasoline and tire wear, let alone to figure the mileage. It is safe to say that Bill Reidt never figured the cost. If he ever, thought of compensation, it came to him in the pleasure he saw the enlisted men and officers show every time he appeared in camp. Colonel Talks to Soldiers. Colonel Dentler has the happy fac ulty of making soldiers feel they are doing the biggest and best things in their life. He talks in a language they can best understand. That is why every Oregon soldier hopes the "War Department will yet do the very wise thing of sending Colonel Dentler to the regiment at Charlotte, just as oon as all the kinks In the Oregon tituation will permit. Colonel Dentler explained in his talk what he thought was before not only the Oregon sol diers, but all soldiers wearing the .Tnrican uniform, that hi deduction EVADE ris i n g costs of foodstuffs by taking advantage "FATHER" OF THIRD OREGON. TO WHOM WAS GIVEN LOVIXG CUP BY DEPARTING REGIMENT. -:r' suiiNtsi.' of our ta ble d'hote meals at the same prices charged 3 years ago. Breakfasts and Lunches 25c and up; Dinners, 35c and np. 3fmpertal Jotel - - - y WILLIAM REIDT. at this time was only conjecture, but there was, he said, one thing that he could predict without a possible chance of his predictions going wrong, that once the American soldier got on the job he would stay put until it was through, and that he would not let down a peg until the job showed it had been masterly and completely done. It was easy to judge by the size of the crowd that all roads headed to wards camp. Notwithstanding the fact the soldiers of the Beaver regiment bad a week of farewelling, relatives and friends came to camp early. These relatives and friends had been warned by their "boys" there would be little chance for visiting today, yet they dared the lowering clouds and gray drab day. And how parents did watch and eagerly scan each face and each detail that passed in and out of the camp on the heavily laden combat wagons. It was a study in suppressed facial expression spoken words are never necessary i n such occasions. To the mothers and fathers, grown gray witn the noarrr-t of age, this pre liminary breaking of camp and the going away of their boys hurt the most. The drabbiness of farewell sank deeper into tneir aching hearts because of the tremendous efforts they had to make to. keep suppressed the poignant grief they felt. Valley Trip Will Be Enjoyed. It was also a day of the lunch pack age. Everybody, who arrived at camp brought along a lunch package filled with the good things that can only be cooked by .loving hands. Mrs. John L. May, wife of Colonel May.-and friends brought a tonneau load of lunches. The trip of the Third Oregon through the Willamette Valley promises to be one of great triumph. Company I en joyed a chicken dinner, the gift of Major F. W. Settlemeier, of Wood burn. The citizens of the town will, as the train goes through that town, place aboard several hundred cooked chickens. The officers have been noti fied by the cit.iens of other Valley towns that boxes v- J fresh fruit and other good things will be at the depots waiting for the trains. Colonel John M Poorman, who fought with the Second Oregon In '98. could not see - the Third get away without having a bit of camp life. A party of friends and Colonel Poorman spent the afternoon, and, to give the visit the proper touch. Colonel Poorman, while the women folks were busy setting out the lunch, built & campflre and. while the coffee was boiling, swapped old campaign stories with Colonel May and Colonel Abrama. 1100 HUNGRY SOLDIERS FED Two California Contingents Enjoy Bounty of Multnomah Hotel. Eleven hundred exceptionally hungry men were fed at the Hotel Multnomah yesterday morning, all being soldiers from -various points in Southern Cali fornia, bound for the mobilization camp at American Lake, Wash. They were especially hungry because it had been impossible for them to stop off at any station along the line, and they had not eaten since early Saturday afternoon. To give the boys a taste of Portland hospitality the Multnomah Hotel man agement "dished up" an extra good breakfast, not only as to quality, but as to quantity, and let them eat all they could hold. There was plenty of ham and eggs, and also mush, biscuits. potatoes, coffee and all the bread they could eat. The first contingent to be fed was much more easily handled than the second, for it was necessary for the hotel to wash about a carload of dishes, change all of the table linen and put on clean dishes, and do it all between the time the first soldiers left the table and the onrush of the second "bunch." However, when the second contin gent reached the hotel, one hour and 30 minutes after the first had left, all was in readiness and they, too, were served in bounteous style, "the best meal we've had since leaving - home." some said, and all were happy.' All of this work was handled by the hotel em ployes alone, there being no Honor Guard girte or any one else on hand to assist at the time. The first two trains, the only ones stopping over for meals yesterday, pulled out of the Union Station for American Lake shortly after 10 o'clock In the morning. Two more troop trains from Califor nia pulled Into the station here at 7:15 P. M- stopping but a few minutes. The first of these carried about S0O men from Ventura, Santa Barbara, San ta Cruz. San Luis Obispo and other points, while the second brought men from San Francisco and nearby points, about 400 in all. - Three trains were scheduled to ar rive between midnight and this mora ine: at 5 o'clock. All were from Cali fornia and they were chalked up at 12:10, 2:45 and 6 o'clock. Today the steady stream will continue, but any thing like a definite time for actual ar riving at the depot was not estimated. The trains are running considerably behind scheduled time, due mainly to delays occasioned by crowds at the various towns where they stop, and the necessity of stopping usually on the outskirts of the cities while the yards are cleared and the regular traf fic let in and out of the city. Phone your want ads to The Orego- ilAin 7070. A 0Sa. DIVISION IN REVIEW "Rainbow" Guardsmen From 27 States March Before Baker SECRETARY IS IMPRESSED ! 7,000 Soldiers Present Imposing Spectacle as Tbey Pass Before Cabinet Officer and Generals, Men in Fine Spirits. CAMP MILLS, MINE OLA, N. T.. Sept. 23. The "Rainbow Division." made up of National Guardsmen from 27 states, who are to aid in making the world safe for democracy, was reviewed by Secretary of War Newton D. Baker here today. For one nour and 23 minutes Mr. Baker, flanked by Major-General Bliss, the new chief of staff of the Army, Major-General W. 'A. Mann, com mander of the division, and Major-General McArthur watched the 27,000 men march past. It was the first time Mr. Baker ever had seen a division of Unit ed States soldiers on review. "It Is the most impressive sight I have ever witnessed," said Mr. Baker. "The troops are in admirable condition and the highest of spirits. The country Is to be congratulated on this manifes tation of strength and unity. This divi sion, drawn from all parts -of the coun try, represents in a significant way the National enterprise in which the coun try is engaged." "This division is an evidence of the character of the superb effort the coun try is making in behalf of freedom and liberty," said Mr. Baker in a brief speech at the conclusion of the review. "No one can see this without having inspiring thoughts and happy anticipa tion of the outcome when our boys get in the field." DOCTORS OFF FOR CAMP George G. Carl and P. L. Newmeyer In Medical Reserve Corps. CANYON CITY, Or.. Sept. 28. (Spe cial.) Dr. George G. Carl, First Lieu tenant in the Medical Reserve Corps, who has been located at John Day for the past three years, left Thursday for the training camp at American Lake. Dr. C. R, Walker, of Portland, will have charge of his practice during his absence. Dr. P. L. Newmeyer. of Long Creek, is also a First Lieutenant in the Medi cal Corps, and he expects to leave for American Lake within a few days. SALEM FOLK ENTHUSIASTIC Warm Welcome Given 650 Call fer ula ns on Arrival. S-AT.KT, Or.. Sept. 23. (Special) Six hundred and fifty drafted men from California were gruests of the Red Cross and citizens of Salem at a lunch eon at the Armory here today. The train -which originally was ex pected at 6:30 this morning- did not ar rive until 3 o'clock, but it did not pre vent a. great and enthusiastic crowd from greeting- them. They left this afternoon for the North. New Foot Remedy Causes Big Stir Among Druggists. Bine ths "virtue of Ic-Mlnt as a foot remedy became known In this country draff Cists have been having an extraordinary de mand for this product and it Is predicted that foot troubles will soon be a thins; of the past. In experimenting; with Ice-Mint In th treatment of corns and calluses tt was found that Jm( a little applied to a tender aching corn or callus would Instantly stop the pain or soreness and that in a short time the corn or callus would shrivel and loosen so that It could easily be lifted out with the fingers roots and all leaving; the surround ing nic In In normal, healthy condition. In minor cases of foot, troubles, such as tender, tired, aching, burning swollen feet it was found that just a little rubbed on the feet in the morning would keep them cool, easy and comfortable during the entire day. Ice Mint is a clean, creamy, snow-white, non poisonous substance that wilt not inflame or irritate the most tender skin. The active ingredients of this product are Imported from Japan where the people have the healthiest, bewt-cared-lor little feet in the world. Ice-Mint imparts such a soothing restful feeling to the fee that It has be come very popular with ladies who wear high heel shoes and with men who have to stand on their feet all day. Ice-Mint can be obtained from any druggist at small cost and one Jar will be sufficient to rid you of every corn or callus and put your feet In fine condition. Just try U. You'll like it uaneaciy. Adv. WAR-TAX BILL TO GO THROUGH SOON Senate and House Conferees Consider Measure in Sunday Session. COMPROMISE IS DRAFTED Excess Profits Section Disposed Of and Speedy Action on Other Sections of Bill Is Expected. WASHINGTON, Sept. 2J. A Sunday session of the Senate and Bouse con-xerees-on ths war tax bill resulted In the drafting; of a compromise proposal on excess profits, rates and exemptions which may lead to a report , within a few days. The proposal is understood to provide for Important concessions by both sides. With the excess profits section dis posed of completion of ths report will be a comparatively simple matter. Con ferees are generally agreed on the other sections of the bill, and final votes will be taken with great rapidity once they start. Exemption of all contributions to charitable and educational institutions from the income tax was one of the most important steps taken today. This will affect almost every college and foundation In the country. Beer and Liquor Rates to Stand. Save for elimination of the Gore amendment, designed - to levy a pro hibitive tax on grain to be used for making beverage liquors, the Senate beer and liquor rates probably will stand. This would mean a tax of S2.7 per barrel on beer and $3.20 per gal lon on whisky. It became known today that the sec ond-class mail rates ' agreement pro vides separate zones for advertising and reading matter at widely different rates, to go into., effect from three months to two years after enactment of the bill into law. The rate on ad vertising ultimately would range froic between 1 and 2 cents a pound in the first zone to about 10 cents in the last. The rate on reading matter would be slightly in excess of the present 1-cent rate a pound in the first zone of 250 miles, and the extreme zone rate would be. less than 6 cents. County weeklies, farm and religious and similar publica tions would be exempt from the adver tising rate. Adjournment In Sight. Members hope to begin tomorrow their home stretch in a race toward adjournment. Results of the week probably will determine whether the I special war session can end, as is the general aim and understanding, be tween October 5 and 12. Both houses are having difficulty In keeping a quorum for the final clean-up. Money bills are the center of inter est. During the last week Congress sent the $11,538,000,000 bond bill to the President. Tomorrow conferees hope to finally agree on. the $2,500,000,000 war tax bill, and the Senate appropriations committee meets to approve Increasing the $7,000,000,000 war d-eflclency ap propriation measure between $300,000,- 000 and $500,000,000. Prompt enactment of the latter Is expected, but disagree ment on the tax bill, all leaders agree. would disrupt all adjournment plans. "No Dust in Your Eyes" You are a man of Portland, and almost right away you are v going to want new Winter clothes. A new suit and a new overcoat. A lot of people are trying to persuade you that the wool situation is so terribly bad that you can't have an all-wool suit or an all-wool overcoat. v Trying to throw dust in your eyes ! But you know better. . You can come straight here to the Phegley & Cavender clothing store, and get an all-wool suit and an all-wool overcoat for Fall and for Winter. Hand-tailored of the best all-wool fabrics to be had in the market. Fine, new, fashionable things moderately priced. You ought to see them right away. Our standards were never higher than at this moment. KIRSCHBAUM CLOTHES $15, $20, $25 and Up PHEGLEY & CAVENDER Corner Fourth and A Ider. Streets 3170 ROOKIES ARRIVE MEN FROM WORTH ".VEST ASD CALI FORNIA AT CAMP LEWIS. Demented Conscript From Los Ana-eles Got Violent at Eugene and Is Hand cuffed for Rest of Journey. CAPM LEWIS, Tacoma. Wash., Sept. 23. Eight special trains, bearing 3170 men of the new selective Army, arrived at Camp Lewis today. They came from Montana, Nevada, Idaho, Washington and California. Joseph Campanella, of Los - Angeles, arrived In camp hand cuffed, in charge of a Deputy Sheriff from Eugene, Or. Shortly after the tralr left Los Angeles, it is said, Cam panella began to show signs of men tal derangement and by the time .Eu gene was reached he had become vio lent. Ail officer was called in and brought him to camp. Few workmen were employed at the post Sunday, all of the rush work hav ing been completed. Hundreds of men have been laid off pending the re sumption of work on new construction to increase the size of the cantonment. ID AHA BOYS GO IX SPECIAL CAR Select Service Men Mobilized in . Moscow Are Entertained. MOSCOW. Idaho, Sept. 23. (Special.) This county sent 57 of her young men to American Lake In a special car over the Northern Pacific Saturday. Friday evening a patriotic demon stration was field. .Addresses were de livered by Mayor Warren Trultt and others. At the close the women of Moscow led in a public reception for the young men. Practically the whole community turned out at the railway station to cheer the boys on their departure. Two men failed to report. They are Ernest Everett Reigger, of Princeton, and John Nelson, of Troy. CONTROL OF SELF IS URGED Impressive Sermon . Delivered by Rev. Arthur F. Bishop. At the Central Presbyterian Church, East Thirteenth and Pine streets, last night. Rev. Arthur F. Bishop deliv ered an impressive sermon on "The Heroism of Self-Control." The man who conquers himself is greater than the man who conquers his external enemies, was Rev. Mr. Bishop's interpretation of the text. "He that ruleth the spirit is greater that he who rules a city," said Rev. Mr. Bishop. "The standard of courage has often been a physical standard, but there is a spiritual standard. Let us practice self-control and control of thoughts, as well as control of words and action." V-r Rev. Mr. Bishop took as his morn ing subject "The Oideon Band of the Church." There was a large attend ance at each service. for a farewell visit to Sergeant Landers. Wasco Women Will Serve. WASCO, Or., Sept. 23. (Special.) The woman's committee of the Council of National Defense has registered 90 from this place, all of them pledging from three to six hours' work a week each. Several of them volunteered to go. anywhere designated by the Gov ernment on 24 hourc.' notice. The local officers are Mrs. L. B. Robinson, presi dent; Mrs. E. L. Weld, vice-president; Airs. J. P. Yates, secretarn; urer. Cove Woman to Visit Soldier Son. COVE, Or., Sept. 23. (Special.) Mrs. B. E. Anderson, mother of Ser geant Earl Landers, Cove's first volun teer, left yesterday for a visit to her elder son, William Beckwith, of Tulsa, Okla., thence to Camp Greene, N. C-, Awaitinf The expectant greatest time in by all means reil hand. 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