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i f THE MORXIXG OREGOXIAJT, THURSDAY, MAY. 2, 1918. 7 BROTHER GOMES TO J. H. Thullen, of Merced, and W". N. Harris, of the state's exposition build log at Los Angeles. Both men. who Floors you can see nave Installed exhibits In most of th expositions in the country, have recent SENATOR'S DEFENSE ly been on a state tour, looking; ove the agricultural and horticultural pros yourself in pecta for the comlnr season. No matter how Small the purchase. We appreciate Your business. "The exposition at Oakland will be treat," declared Ml. Harris. I had no Idea of the beauty of the site of the forthcoming exposition until I had come on the grounds. Tha farmers ev John H. McNary, of Salem ery place are eager for a chance to come together on the matter of prod Assails Statements of i R. N. Stanfield. ucts, their market and their conserva tion. California is for the first time tn Its history enjoying; a market other than a Western one. The fact has given the farmer reassurance, and I feel cer tain that the country will make a great display." LOYALTY TO PARTY CITED JUDGE ELLIS TO RESIGN Mi II -Ll f V'' wit "jwsmbcnt's IV-pnbHcanlsm I D? Clara! to Be A bore Question As sertion of Rival Candidate V Held to Be Groundless. John II. McNary. of 5alem. vigorously defends tbe Republicanism of hta brother. I'nlted Stales Senator McNarjr. Id a statement Issued In this city yes terday. Mr. ilc.N'ary points out that Bis brother has been a lifelong Repub lican and a faithful worker la the party, and submits la proof of the Senator's Republicanism the fact that he was chairman of the Republican state central committee In the laat Presidential campaign and was ap pointed to the Senate by a Republican Oovernor. Mr. McNary also dlaputea the ac curacy of some of the statements mads tlllKr Jl STIC K WA5HIX.TOX V. fHKME COI RT TO I.KAVK BEACH. Two Vara arte to Be rilled Prior e Eleetloo W. W. Tslsaaa. W. O. Chap man and J. R. Mitchell la 1.1 ae. . Ot.TltriA. Wash.. May 1. (Special.) -Chief Justice O. U. Kills, it Is under stood, will tomorrow announce his In- entlon to resign from tha Supreme ourt upon the return of Governor 1-later from Alaska, about May 10. Judge J. Stanley Webster haa already made public his Intention to resign rom the same bench, and the two resignations will be formally presented o tha Governor at tha same time. Governor Lister haa let It be known hat he will be ready to announce bis ppolntmsnt of both their successors upon receipt of the resignations. Chief Justice Kills reason for re signing at this time la stated to ba by R. N. Stanfield. who Is contesting I a desire ha haa bad for eoroe time to with Senator McNary for tha Kepub- return to Tacoma and re-enter law lican nomination, la an Interview pub- practice. Ha succeeded Judge Rudkln llshed yesterday. Mr. McNary'a atate- by appointment when tha latter be- Tfient follows: came federal Judge for Eastern Wash- slack baa ken sold daring the laat few Ington. and waa elected without oppo- Jsre aeoet too per coat Republicanism, and stlon In ISIS. turn. L tx7 c "t " Judge EMs would hare been a can- InZtZmJoZl fe.tffnf-arAr 1- ?. He- re-election this Fall, to- poaiiraa ana a raitbiai ejertfer ta lam st. , , , . . . v u.in r p.b-lr.a Party. He aaa lm aeaopporter of SSther with Judges John F. Main, of te ns4ldtn ef the party ever since be was Seattle, and Wallace Mount, of Sao- 4 imit te participate la campaigns sad kane. By regular rotation Judge Main eiertloaa. aad daring the laat Freeidestiai will become Chief Justice upon Judge be was the chairman et the rxa-1 Kills retirement. iqftUcas (ttate Central Committee. He ewee I As a successor to Judge Webster. 7Z.'Z7 .?" kIT. who resigned to become a Republican k.. u .,, . H I candidate for Congreas In the Fifth never have beea made i ha eartva chair-1 District. It Is understood that W. W. aaa a aer appelated Senator. I Tolman. of Spokane, la In Una tor fa- fieaill ffspsirls fry to rat I vorable consideration. Judge W. O. The Soaatar baa likewise bees a ISO I Chapman, of Tacoma, la mentioned as or cent American and be haa s'etjri ley I a possible successor to Chlel Judge oirr supported the freetdeat la the press I Kills. Judge John R. Mitchell, of " of the oar. Olvmnls. haa been Indorsed for The campaign ibat la feeing condoned ea I anrl hen esnreaaed his In. 17. Hr,:..b.h,?i.'..,7or,bT. VrJTff . to be a candidate for th. s ... tJZm fair and honorable, and It will prems Court this rail whether ap- eoallaoo aloes tneee lines. As marb. Bow- I poinieo io a vacancy or noi. ever, casaot se said for Mr. SianMe.4 s cam pale, la aa Interview published la veeter- Save Oregoalaa. Mr. Stanfield la quoted as saying thai say brother supported sr. 'ss agalnet the Republican nam I nee for A tnong other t kings A New Hat Along with your new suit you'll want new headwear or perhaps to brighten up some of the older clothes, a smart Spring hat will add greatly to their appearance and to your satisfaction. In either case, we've a shape and shade to suit you. Dobbs & Co., Crofutt & Knapp, Lincoln Bennett's from London, Mossant's from Paris. S3, $4, $5, $6 and Up to $12 MEN'S WEAR. Corbett Bldg. Fifth and Morrison CRACKERLESS DAY COMING BUST TRAPS CREW Governor at the elect toe of JS10, aad that I . . nti.....im. . nmlt sa payment for taia support Wee. appoint- Portland Itrstanran tmen to Omll Soup Appurtenance. e-4 aim te the Snpreana Beach. Tble aiete snent Is sbeolaterjr fa:ee. for Cnarlee I. 3feNary. at rue a election, supported the Kepeoiieaa aomlaee aad waa appointed to " tie Supreme Beach eoieiy ea scoeuat ef his woli-bsowa legal attainments. Mr. Slaafleld further stated la the Inter' wtow that els-levemor west seat a m ser te ijeveraor vvtthycombe witb the tn f irattlM that If McNary waa appointed, he. west, woeld not bo a candidate for the Sea ate. Thla. also, te sums ead Ita falsity eoeld have been readily aacertalneo by Mr. The crackerless day will make its debut In Portland next week. At a meeting: of the Portland Caterers' As sociation yesterday afternoon It was decided that after Sundsy no crackers will be served In any restaurant in the city. Even those crackers partly com pounded of substitutes will be taboo Survivors of Florence H. Es cape by Leaping in Sea. SHIP SINKS IN 15 MINUTES Agata. Mr. Stanfisid. la his eagerness te ground into meal next week and wa.n bo declared that Mr. Weet "returned msnta will not loss money on the S'eafleid by a snere Inquiry from Governor I on Monday. witbycembe. Tble false statement else I A ft hour h anma of Portland's cafes piano ueveraer mtnyromoe la tne ugot. ..-. I. - w ev-S - mo. on. r'"U owUu. ....W.r. V,.r.H Ih. oeuwlat irn h.e oefrrewee stepers urstM. I made arrangements to have this eumlua ind dls- tablish prop e Washmgton. coneuited with Mr. Mc'ary I OSItlon. aad planned ble entry late the field. Iast.ad of returning to Oregoa to eeaauct ee campaign, my brother la remaining at aie poet of duty, aad while be fc eervtag has state ead country In tbe Heaato I de aot propose that Mr. staaflsld. or aayeae else. eaa.l maliriooaiy ana falsely arc-use aia wltbowt being brought te account. I desire ta eay for Mr. Btaafleis s seaertt that my brother's caadldary as aot lag drm." aa be baa asserted. The people I o r Oregon are aot te So deceived by aura false aad me'lcteae etatementa aa Mr. Staa- (leid baa e'en setting forth In tbe prase Os tbe ether head, tbe electorate Senator McNary haa made good, aad be I will So somlaated by a surprisingly largs I sajorlty. e I. J. Umpaon will finish an extended I HALIBUT HEADS GIVEN FREE Hundreds of Families Today Will Enjoy Fish Chowder. Craft Wma Completely Wrecked and Many of Victims Were Unablo to Get Away by Being Held Below Decks Wben Doors Jammed. NEW TORE, May 1. Ths American steamship Florence IL. carrying; a cargo of smokeless powder, which was destroyed by an Internal explosion April IT near a French port with th Hundreds of halibut heads from fish oeath or Injury of all but 33 of her caught by the city'a flshboat an Its last I complement of 7 men. went down 1 ashing trip In tha Newport halibut I lest than 15 minutes, according to know I banks wsre given away free at ths survivors of the vessel who arrived city'a fish market yestsrday. and hun-1 hers today. The explosion tore out areas or ismiues today win enjoy I almost tha entire starboard side of th choice Dsn chowder. I .hir. ths survivors said, and flames ine neaas were vjiatriDutea as a I from the burning Dowder Instantly en .mulrs throne Eastern Oree-an In maner oi education tor tne puonc, veloped the entire vessel. mo to make an nddreea before tha I City Coramlaaloner Xellabcr saying Captain F. J. Butterfleld and hi: ... u. . t I.. ...vi. sl the public generally doee not I deck officers were lost, and only tw luncheon at the Benson Hotel tomorrow know that halibut heads is a choice of ths engine-room officers escaped IfrfSWU UIU(I. IIUMICU t U S I J VI lllf I UniDjUrd. heads is still available. I Those who did escape death had to After having made a tour of nearly! 1 I batter down the wrecked doors of their very county In Central and Eastern! . MA ,,,, . Uln ,,.. ..- I staterooms, fighting their way to th Oregon In behalf of hla candidacy (or n UniiH O UUnoC IO U U Is C deck and then to ths rail through walla fttate Treasurer. C D. Coslck Is passing lof flams before they could leap Into th a few daya ta thla city meeting tha I r --,.- v- i Knnn sea. Even In ths water they were I - - . . . . . . . M - leuojeciea IO a Domuarurooni vi uurp as LlbertTtown Road. lino: boxes and a shower of burning r. r. sianneio, a native or tas state. I loowder. will today attend the celebration or thel I r.mm Crew Trapsed. e ; . w i . aw- . .1 rti.aelne atroot s.m.. Ili.l kin. f I wow " m. orovtaianaJ a-overnment for tha Ore- Teotonlo origin haa been In evidence I Ths lifesavlng; equipment was de t.ieltiirr To uipriu. sill k. I f or aomo time. Now tha countv roada I Stroyed by the explosion. held nndsr tha ausnleoa ef tha Pioneers' are to have their Inning. I All but six of ths Navy tun crew of Aisodstias at Chamnooe-. Mr Kt.l Ship worksrs employed at the Co- II men were trapped in tneir quarters field returned yesterday from a IS davaM lumoia engineering n orti at uonton or ins aeca Ducating ana cimini campaign trip In ths eastern portion of I Taaleraa' osciasa n was aoout time i exits. mey eitoer wore Durnou iu tse state. I to And a better name for the German. I death before the ship sank or were town road, which connects with the I drowned when she went down, cap Unnton road opposite the St. Johnslt.m Butterfleld and his deck officers OREGON PLANS TO EXHIRIT "rry- And theT ,ound one- were quartered In wooden deckhouses Pacific Coast Land and Industrial I Road. Snow Opens In September. I in ie.kvn . u . i(w v ill iu Pacific Coast Land and Industrial Ex position, which will open September at the Civic Auditorium and close Oc tober (. has been met at this early data with 20 acceptances from ths counties oi xsiuotnitj. nuunKiHB ana urtDB I . have also, to the number of five d!s- incis. aeciarea tneir intention oi ceing part of tbe big show Among the representative exhibitors of ths west to pay their official call on the offlcere of the exposition were Ths large sign they Installed at thelnar hn the explosion occurred, and tor oi tne roaas reacts -i.itertytown tba ,tructures which shsltered the Dab. 4 ss I . . . . . v OREGOX OLOX GOE TO FR ANCE AS FIELD REPRESENTATIVE OF RKI1 t RU. DISFIGURING PIMPLJSJPLED By Using Three Cakes Cuticura Soap znd One Box Ointment. "I was troubled with bacihexU that afTectad my (ace only. I (ot them from careless wash inf. and I soon noticed that my (ace looked oily and dirty. AJtcrward my face broke out Into pimples that fes tered and pained dreadfully. They wars scattered, and itched, and I would Us swske a long time at nifht- My (ace was disftfrired. I saw a Cuticura sdverti semen t, sad thenf ht I would try them. I waa healed after I used three cakes of Cuti cura Soap and one box of Ointment." i Signed) Miss Grace McAllister. Derners. Mont.. August II. 1917. Keen your skin clear by dairy use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment, easels Beoh Free by Mail. Address peat. card "Coffee re. Dow. H. louse. Srd everywhere. Sewp Sc. eminent and sue s .I rTl.a.s, fj ' - I I 1 1 F II ! V mere Instantly enveloped In flames, cutting off all chances of escape. "We were one of a convoy of 1J ships." said John Durst, of Hornell. N V., a seaman. We bad Just anchored for the night. Tbe explosion occurred at 10:15. when the majority of the crew was below. I do not believe it was caused by a torpedo, as ths first explo sion waa not heavy enough to Indicate that- It was more like a small blast, almost Instantly followed by other ex plosions, which continued until the ship went down. Explodlag Boxes Kill. "With my mates I found my way to ths deck, dashed through a mass of roaring flames, and went over the side Soma of ths fellows grabbed floating boxes of powder to keep them afloat and a number were killed by these boxes exploding. It is possible tha? a bomb was planted In the ship before we sailed, but I doubt it. we were on the way 17 days, and that would have been a long time ahead to have act a time fuse. Wa were In ths water about a half hour before we were picked up by a destroyer and afterward landed at Brest." Roy W, Ritaer. Roy W. miner. State Represen tative from Umatilla County and CITY MAKES PROTEST CLOSING OP COLUMBIA SLOUGH OB JECTED TO BY COLKCIL. f one of the best-known young men I In Eastern Oregon, living at Pen dleton, sailed last week for Prance, wherb he will work aa a field representative for the Red Cross, itr. Rltner is unopposed for nomination and election as date Senator from Umatilla County on the Republican ticket to succeed Senator Frederick Ptelwer. whose term has expired, lie will return to the United States about the first of the year. In time to attend the biennial ses sion of the LeEislsture. which li he convened next January. a sic i m Reoolarlea Adopted Which Will B Seat to War Department aad Also to Represeatatlvco la Congress, Plana formulated by land owners Islong Columbia Slough to have the I Government permit the dyking; of the I slough In order that a project for the reclamation of about soo acres of land on the two sides of the slough. I which Is now overflowed during; the June rise, met with sudden opposition yesterdsy at the hands of the 'tty I Council. Resolutions were adopted asking for a hearing before the project, which has received Federal official ap proval. Is finally decided on. The proposition waa taken before the City Council by Commissioner Barbirel on the ground that the project would block the slough as a navigable stream, I and also as an outlet for the proposed Peninsula sewer system to be con structed some time In the future to drain many thousands of lots in the Peninsula district. Commissioner Barbur says that plans for the project have been carried out quietly and it was not until yesterday mat ne learned that It might go through unless a protest or a request lor a hearing was tiled. Accordingly he Introduced a resolution at yester day's Council meeting- protesting- for mally, which was adopted. It protests against ths closing- of ths slough at any point, and copies will be sent to the secretary of War and to Oregon's Rep resentatives in congress. ALL CLERKS NOTIFIED SECRET ART OLCOTT ADVISES RE MOVAL OF HUSTON'S KA3IE. Withdrawal of Senatorial Candidate I Will Not Coaspel Reprinting- of Ballots Now Complete. SAJUEM, Or, May 1. (Special.) Tha following- self-explanatory telegram was sent to the various County Clerks by Secretary Olcott today: 8. B. Huston, candidate for United States Senator, fllod affidavit withdrawing his candidacy. April 27. Attornev-Ganeroi im mediately aavised matter without Juriadic- uuu ot mis OZZlce STter cartlflcetlnn tn -umv tiaras, April xo. However, acting upon opinion of Attorney-General, imt r.n. uerva si my request in behalf o. County Cierka, you are advised to omit Huston's ino ona numoer xrom official r.Hrr. bm vlded such baJlota are BAt alMari. If ballots , are printed, you are not required mora anu put county te additional expense of reprinting. in lurtner explanation of the situa tion, secretary Olcott Issued ths fol lowing- statement: As soon as B. B. Htutm riiea n. .!. office his request to have hla name with drawn aa a candidate for the Reonbllean nomination for United Etatoa Senator. T ma moier U O Wllfl AtlariMv n... oral Brown, who officially advised me that ifc iieu piHfln xrom my jurisdiction. PROTECT YOUR FLOORS They have harder usage than any other part of your house TO RELAY fine floors, rrnited through neglect, is costly. It is unpardonable waste. To protect and preserve their beauty is more than economy. It is conservation. You can prolong the life of your floors with Lowe Brothers Durable Floor Varnish. It dries hard with a brilliant lustre. DANCE, walk or romp without restraint. Moving the piano, or "Bobbies" tattooing with Dad's hammer, does not chip it It is durable and elastic. WaaK it with hot or cold water. It will not turn white. Durable Floor is only one of the Little Blue Rag Varnishes all made to meet special needs just the right one for each purpose. There is -a Lowe Brothers finish for every purpose For hotum outside use Lowe Brothers High Standard Liquid Paint. Covers well, spreads far, works easily, wears long;, stays new-looking. For Walls use the soft, velvety colon of Millo loiti. This is an oil paint sold ready to ass. Wean yean longer than water colon, and may be washed clean and freih when soiled. For old floors the best finish is Vernicol an eaiy-to-uie varnish stain that both stains and var nishes. May be used in graining. If a solid color is desired, yon can paint the floor economically with Lowe Brothen Hard Drtino Floor Paint. For Woodwork you will find no better finishes than Lowe Brothen Non-Fading Oil Stains and Lrrni Blue Flag Varnishes one for every re quirement. We have a nice line of white enamels also all good. For automobiles that are to be repainted, a dunble and economical finish is Lowe Brothen Automobile Varnish Colors. These colors are made especially for this sort of work. Easy to use and very dunble. For old furniture use Vermcol it renews the finish that has become dull and faded. Our booklets and color card will enable you to select just the right Jinish Jor any painting or decorating you are planning. They are free. SOLD BY RASMUSSEN & GO. N. E. Cor. Second and Taylor Sts., Portland and Prominent Paint and Hardware Dealers Everywhere agents will bs guests of the Prorreseive Business Men's Club, at noon luncneon at tha Benson Hotel. Elks to Give Ball May S The annual administration ball of To the end that there bo ah mti. e.i. I tha Portland Lodee of Elks will be ana conrusion aa possible In the determine- given tonight at Cotillion Hall. It is -UitX,,n., !ffel!ltt:.4f.tl.. first official social function since course they should Dursue I the. Inetallsitlnn n tha new officers. I wlsu to add that this office had re- headed bv Charles xtlneler exalted ceivsd ne request from the County Clerk of neaaea Dy cnaries Ainsier. es.aii.cu Multnomah County as kins; If Mr. Huston ruler. The ball this year will take on had filed withdrawal until late yeaterdav a military tone and a number of mem- afternoon, when a teles-ram was rM-.iv.it k... r uA unUnnmaii nnnrrl will he I tAi- Parlrmfln. Jnhn TT Poukkiiln.. TTar- county? .nr. hlch wsi uswlrM l- present, and from the organizatlon the ldHndndJohnAjan. tely by telegraph floor committee has been drawn, will appear in uniform. They Men. Go to Camp McDowell. ASTORIA, Or.. May 1. (Special.) A contingent of Clatsop County young men left this morning for Camp Mc Dowell. CaL, to begin training for ac tive military service. They were en tertained at breakfast by a committee of citizens and escorted to the depot by a large crowd. The young men leav ing today were: John w. Emery, Will lam C. Painter, Adolph Gustafson, Wal- IN THE LAND 0' COMMON SENSE CLAIM AGENTS MEETING N1ATH ANNUAL, COSiVEXTIOV HELD I AT ASSOCIATION'S BIRTHPLACE. Hereys A Gentle Laxative Fo r Elde rly People Rrprreeatatlves Are Atteadlng From Every State West of Colo rado and Montana. Back to Portland, where ths Pacific Claim Agents' Association had its birth years ago, came the members yes terday, for their ninth annual session. Last year, because of the avalanche of I war activities, no convention was eld. Representatives are attending from every state west of Montana and Colo rado. About 40 were present yesterday for the opening meetings. The con vention extends over today and tomor row. H. K. Relf, the president, nre- des. with B. F. Boynton serving as I secretary-treasurer. Both are Port land men. ' The address of welcome yesterday as delivered by President L. C. Oll- , of the Spokane, Portland & Seat- le. H. G. Winsor. of Tacoma present ed a paper on "Obtaining Co-operation rom the New Employe and the Old Under Present Conditions." T. G. As ton, of Spokane, discussed "The Ef fect of the Employment of 'Women on he Railway Claim Department." W. II. Moore, of San Diego, discussed Automobile Accidents in Cities and Towns." Judge C. II. Carey gave an nthuslastlc talk before the delegates. Sessions were held during the day nly. at the Portland Hotel. At noun today the visiting claim I A flafly free movement of the bowels becomes a serious problem aa you step from middle-life into old age. and much dependence can no longer be placed on nature herself. Tbe bowels find artificial aid necessary. The stiouger the physio, as old people soon leam; the greater the contraction of the bowels thereafter; and so the wise purposely avoid salt waters, pills and other harsh pur gativea. Many have learned to place absolute reliance on the gentle but positive action of a combination of simple laxative herbs with pepsin sold by druggists under the name of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It produces an agreeable movement as nearly natural and free as high pharmaceutical skill can make it. Thousands use it regularly, in the small doee prescribed, and keep them selves In fine health and good cheer, and entirely free from constipation. Th druitimt wilt refund your tnonmy . it it tail to do as promised- HO INCREASE In aptta of onotmooa increased laboratory easts due to the War ths manufacturers of Dr. Caldwell's Syrap Pepsin are aacrincans their profi ta aad abeorb hvs tae war taxes, so that thatlamily laxativ may remain at the pre war prios of 50c and $1 a larrs bottle. So sold by druggists far 26 years SDr. Caldwell's YRUP pEPSIN The Perfect JL Laxative FREE SAMPLES Dr. Caldwell's Syren Pspsia is tha largest selling liquid laxative la America- If yon have never used it. sand your address (or a free trial bottle to Dr. W. B. Caldwell. 466 Waaaiactsst St.. Moaticello. I1L If you aave babies in the family esad lor 'at l aa lare ot tas Baby. j Says it is suicide to cut corns, j and tells how they lift right out You simply say to the drugstore man, "Give me a quarter of an ounce of freezone." This will cost very little but is sufficient to remove every hard or soft corn from one's feet. A few drops applied directly upon a tender, aching corn should relieve the soreness instantly, and soon the entire ,Corn, root and all. can be lifted out with the fingers without pain. lhis new way to rid one s feet of corns was introduced by a Cincinnati man, who says that while freezone is sticky it dries in a moment, and seems to simply shrivel up the corn without inflaming or even irritating the sur rounding tissue or skin. Don t let father die from infection or lockjaw from whittling at his corns, but cut this out and make him try it. Adv. Skin Sufferers Yoa will sigh with relief at tbe Srst magic toeeh ef D. D. D., the soothiag wash ef oils, slaay ef onr customers " thank m far this advice. Tost will too. Try D. D. D, We fuamUt It. SJcSSc and SUM. Ask fo. D. D. D. today. lthihT). Licrtxici Wctsli SKIDMORK DRUM CO. OWL DRliU CO. rtxe