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TIIE " 3IORX1XG OREGOXIAX, FRIDAY. MAY 17. 1918. SOLDIERS SLEEP AS SHELLS EXPLODE All Awaken When Guns Be come Silent and Turn Fatalists in War. TIRED BRAINS IGNORE PERIL Wearj- Major Awakened to Receive Ivetter From College Alumni Asking Him to Do His Bit. BY FLOYD P. GIBBONS. (Special cabl to Chicago Tribune. Copyrlsht, 191$. by the Tribune. Published by agree ment.) WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES UNDER GENERAL. FOCK I" TRANCE, A Lay 16. Returning to battalion head quarters at night by a route apparently as popular to the German artillery as th one we used in the forenoon, we found the telephone switchboards in full operation In a sub-cellar, and head quarters mess established in a clean kitchen above ground. The food was served in the kitchen and we noticed that one door had suf fered some damage which had caused it to be boarded up and that the plaster of the ceiling of the room had fresh holes and rents in a dozen places. Attic Rains Oats. At every shock to the earth a little stream of oats would trickle through the boles from the attic above. These, falling down an officer's neck in the midst of a meal, would have no other effect than causing him to call for his helmet to ward off the cereal rain. We learned more about the sinister meaning of that broken door and the holes in the ceiling when it became necessary later in the evening to move mess to a safer location. The kitchen was situated Just 30 yards back of a certain crossroads and an unhealthy number of German shells that missed the intersection caused too much interruption in our cook's work. We found that this messroom was vacant by reason of the fact that it had become too unpleasant for the French officers who had relinquished it the day before. We followed suit and were not sur prised when an infantry battalion mess followed us into the kitchen and just one day later to the hour followed us out of it. Lying; on the floor in a chalk cellar that night and listening to the sound of arriving shells on nearby crossroads and battery positions, Tve estimated how long it would be before this little village would be completely leveled to the ground. . Houses Steadily Crumbling. Already the gables were disappearing from houses, sturdy chimneys were top pling and stone walls were x showing jagged gaps. A whole wall of the village school had crumbled before one blast, and now the wooden desks and benches of the pupils and their books and papers were exposed to view from the street. On the blackboard was a penmanship model which read: "Let no day pass without having saved something.". It is strange that sleep comes in sur roundings not unlike the interior of a boiler factory, but it does. I heard of a man who slept in the cellars be neath our village without being dis turbed by the pounding of shells and the jar of the ground, both of which were ever present to the dormant senses. Stranger still was the fact that at midnight, when the shelling almost ceased for a small interval, almost every man in the command was aroused by the sudden silence. When the shelling was resumed sleep re turned. All Left In Hands of Kate. It is also remarkable bow a tired human under such conditions can turn off the switch on enerpretlc imagination and resign htmielf completely to fate. In those cellars that night every man knew that one direct hit by a 210 Ger man shell on this particular cellar would mean taps for everybody In the cave. Such a possibility demands consid eration in the slowest moving minds. .Mentalities and morale of carrying iftllber cogitate upon tills matter at varying lengths, but I doubt if there is much difference in the conclusion reached. The vital decision is that if one particular shell is coming into your particular abode there is nothing you can do to keep it out. War Has Ma Own Philosophy. Tou might Just as well go to sleep and forget it, because if it gets you you most probably will never know anything about it anyway. 1 believe such is the philosophy of being shelled. It must have been 3 o'clock in the morning when a sputtering motorcycle came to a stop in the shelter of our cellar door and the gas guard standing there exchanged words with someone. It ended on the sound of hobnails on the stone steps as a dispatcn rider de scended, lighting his way down the gray -shaft with an electric pocket lamp. Major Bidden to Do Ilia Bit. ' "What is it?" inquired the Major, awakening and rolling over on his side. "Just came from regimental head quarters," the messenger said. "I'm carrying orders on to the next town. The Adjutant gave me this letter to deliver to you. sir. The Adjutant's compliments, sir. and apologies for waking you, but he said the mail had just arrived and the envelope looked important and he thought you might like to get it right away." It was a letter from his university alumni association urging him to do his bit by contributing to a cigarette fund for the "Boys in France." He answered forthwith, saying he was giving SO francs because he knew the young fellows needed the rmokes. Then he went to sleep again. KING GREETS DELEGATES KEPRESESTATITES OK AMERICAN LABOR VISIT PALACE. judging the efforts we are putting forth at home in order adequately to meet all the demands from the various theaters of war. I hope these expe riences will enable you to assure the people of the United States that we are doing and mean to continue to do our utmost in this direction." E. O. McCormick. of San Francisco, replied briefly in behalf of the Ameri cans, thanking his Majesty and ex pressing the pleasure the visit had af forded the delegates and how they ap preciated It. British labor will trust President Wilson to secure a democratic peace and will aid American labor in back ing him up. declared Arthur Hender son, leader of the Labor party, at a IXSIRAXCE MAX CANDIDATE FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE. ' X . X I x : - Yx I ft I i ilaaf iaJa anlnnaaaaaaa f Frank K. Smith. X Active among the candidates for State Representative from Multnomah County on the Re publican ticket is Frank E. Smith, for many years prominent in the insurance business. "As a prac tical business man." said Mr. Smith yesterday, "if elected, I shall stand for economy to the extent that It does not interfere with business efficiency in the administration of state affairs. I am not affiliated with any or ganization, have made no pledges and, if elected, shall give my best efforts to the people of the state as a member of their Legislature." meeting of the Manchester-Salford Trade Council last night. The members of the American labor delegation accompanied Mr. Henderson to the meeting. HOTEL LICENSE IS ISSUED Mayor Baker Votes to Grant Permit to Modern Hotel. After a deadlock in the City Council for more than two weeks, Alice Niquet has been granted a license to operate the Modern Hotel at Second and Couch streets. The hearing on this case was conducted while Mayor Baker was ab sent from the city. After consulting with Lieutenant Thatcher. of the War Emergency Squad, Mayor Baker cast his vote in favor of granting the license. No ar rests have been made from this hotel for more than six months, according to police records. The Council formally revoked the li cense held by Peter Palumbis. of the Madras Hotel, Twelfth and Washing ton streets. A Seattle hotel man is said to be negotiating to purchase the hotel. Ruler Makes Cardial Address and E. O. McCormick. of San Kran- cUeo, Speaka in Reply. LONDON". May IS. The American la bor delegation was received by King George at Buckingham Palace today. The visit lasted an hour. The King, on receiving the American labor delegation, said: "It gives the Queen and me great pleae'ire to receive you here today and we trust that if the experiences of your stay in this country have been agreeable, they may also prove inter esting and helpfuL "You have had oportunilics for STUDENT TO BE ORDAINED Louis Sunders, of Portland, Is to Enter Priesthood. MOUNT ANGEL COLLEGE, St. Bene dict. . Or., May 16. (Special.) Louis Sanders, of Ashland, a former student of Mount Angel College, will be or dained to the priesthood by Archbishop Christie on Saturday, May 18, at the EIGHT GOOD NAMES. The Oregonlan calls public at tention to the merits of eight candidates for the Legislature, lower house, from Multnomah County: 7 HERBERT GORDON, 54 O. W. HOSFORD, S7 K. lv. Kl'BLI, 55 OSCAR HORNE, 77 JOHN B. COFFEY. JOSEPH fi. RICHARU'SON, t K. C. McFARLAND, 76 RALPH A. COAX. All these men are well quali fied to represent the interests of county, state and Nation. Four of them have previously served in the Legislature, some of them at more than one session. They represent as a whole varied polit ical, industrial and economic in terests. There are 12 Representatives to choose for Multnomah County. No recommendation is made as to the remaining four. Cathedral in Portland. He was or dained to the sub-deaconship on Mon day and will be ordained deacon on Friday. He will say his first holy mass in the Abbey Chapel on Sunday at 10 o'clock. Mr. Sanders entered Mount Angel College in the Fall of 1908 and fin ished his philosophy course with high honors in 1915. He then went to Saint Patrick's Seminary, Menlo Park, CaL, to complete his theology course, fin ishing there last month. DEPUTY SHERIFF IS FINED H. E. Burclifield Convicted of Hav ing Fisltcd Illegally. ROSE BURG. Or.. May 1. (Special.) After a two days' trial in Justice Riddle's court here. H. E. Burchfield, chief engineer of the Douglas County Light & Water Company's plant on the North Umpqua at Winchester, was con victed yesterday of illegal fishing and fined $100 and costs. According to the evidence. Burch field had been in the habit of fishing in the rapids about 50 to 100 feet be low the dam. and when the salmon con gregate there in search for a way over the obstruction on their way upstream, they have been gaffed and hooked In untold numbers. Burchfield. it ap peared at the trial, has been the ring leader In this illegal fishing, and sev eral boys of the neighborhood, accord ing to testimony offered, have been working with him. Burchfield was a Deputy Sheriff and also a commissioned game and fish warden. Vote 104 Yes Increases prosperity. (Paid Adv. by Home Industries League, A. G. Clarke, Mgr.) LET'S TALK BUSINESS YOUR business and -ours; your business because you are the man who wants good " clothes value; our . business because that is what we have been supplying ever since we've been in business. This is the thing you must remember: If you get good value, you'll have to pay for it. There's no way to get good all-wool quality at a cheap price. At this store what you get in Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes makes them money savers for you; and labor and wool-savers for the Nation. PRICED REASONABLE $25, $30, $35 AND UP ... YOUR ATTENTION FROM OUR HAT DEPARTMENT You can still get a good hat in our "Multnomah." YouH find all the new styles and colorings. THE PRICE IS STILL $3 Cc?7Iih Bart Behattaaor Mars Sam'l Rosenblatt & Co. The Men's Store for Quality and Service Gasco Building Fifth and Alder S HPSON IS STRONG Baker Well Impressed by Can didate for Governor. CLOSE RACE IS PREDICTED Friends Claim County for Stanfleld in Contest for Scnatorshlp Xom inatlon, bnt MeSary Has Good Following. Read Ilarlcys article, pace 8. Adv. BAKER. Or.. May 1. (Special.) On the eve of the state-wide primary election, conditions in Baker County are such as to make a prediction as to how the county will go merely guess work. The people as a whole are so engrossed with the war and its at tendant features that they have not warmed up to political discussion to any great extent. In the Republican gubernatorial race indications are for a fairly close contest between' Withycombe, Simpson and Moser. The Governor has many personal friends here, while Moser, through his lodge affiliations, is known to many and has quite a following. Simpson made a favorable impression here, addressing a large audience at a mass meeting, and the general belief is that he will run strong in the county. Harley was also here and addressed a street meeting, but was not taken very seriously. Ben Olcott will be well sup ported in all probability and Dr. Ander son's bone-dry platfrom appeals to many. Considering everything, Simpson looks like a mighty good bet here. Local friends of Bob Stanfield assert he will carry Baker County overwhelm ingly, but McNary is not without sup port and will poll many votes. Stan field has been identified with local in terests for many years and has a large personal acquaintance. There is little interest in the other contests on the Republican side of the fence save that for Justice of the Su preme Court. Charles S. Johns' long residence here naturally makes him a strong favorite. As for school superin tendent, the Democrats of Baker County are preparing to write in the name of J. A. Churchill, Republican nominee. He was for many years superintendent of the Baker schools. As to the outcome here as regards West and King for the Democratic Sen atorial nomination, odds, seemingly favor the latter, as he is well and fa vorably known and an Kastern Oregon man. West's Copperfield exploit is too fresh in the minds of people to aid his cause a great deal, yet his bone-dry principles will mean many votes for him. especially feminine votes. Registration in Baker County was CASCARETS BEST IF CONSTIPATED They Liven Your Liver and Bowels and You Feel Fine Again. Don't Stay Headachy, Bilious With Breath Bad and Stomach Sour. ork Wtle you SLEifrtf Cuticura Soap is Easy Shaving for Sensitive Skins The New Ua as imtm Catlcara Hatha about normal, totalling 8779, despite the fact that over 800 Baker young men are now with the colors. With good weath er, a fairly large vote will be polled. ANNUAL DINNER IS SUCCESS Portland Traffic and Transportation Association Meets. At the annual dinner of the Portland Traffic and Transportation Association, held last night in the gold room of the Multnomah Hotel, covers were laid for 75 and one of. the most interesting ses sions of the organisation was held. Secretary Lothrop. of the association, opened the evening programme with a short address dealing with the work of the association. Drake O'Reilley told of the progress ofthe traffic survey of the Columbia River Basin being made at the instance of the Port of Portland and Chamber of Commerce. W. D. B. Dodson. of the Chamber of Commerce, spoke on the subject of Ori- vuiiiiiicivc. jttiiii n r . irvinc spoke in a happy -ein. A. H. Devers talked of the development of water lines of transportation and Joseph N. Teal urged use of waterways of the Columbia River basin. Deputies to Hunt Convict. Deputy Sheriffs George Hurlburt and Kendell will leave for Salem this morn ing to aid in the Jeff Baldwin hunt, which has been going on since Baldwin escaped from the penitentiary last Sunday. India to Recrnit 500.000 Men. SIMLA. India. May 14. The govern ment of India has decided to recruit at once more than 600,000 men. Notice O. P. Hoff. Republican, for State Treasurer. He has made good. Paid Adv. by W. A. Burke. Kenton bid. Read The Oregonlan classified ads. STANFIELD WILL WIN! c-.X- a ' I - - ROBERT N. STANFIELD. Republican for United States Senator. The Administration has been calling for business men, so send Stanfield to Washington He knows the state and believes that Oregon has not been properly recognized- Stanfield will do his best to see that Oregon receives a square deal. If you want results vote for Stanfield, the man who has created payrolls and who has created a great industry in this state. Stanfield stands for permanent shipyards, opening of all of the O. & C. grant lands, provision for the sailors and soldiers when they return to civil life. He will keep his pledges, for no one has ever had occasion to question the word of Bob Stanfield. ' Some people are of the opinion that the voters of Oregon do not want to elect men who have met with a measure of success that the voters prefer professional politicians. The result of the primary election, May 17, will determine this question. Efficiency, honesty and untiring work has marked the career of Stanfield, and a man's future can be judged by his past. This is the sort of Senator that Oregon needs. There is no doubt of Stanfield's election. The size of the majority depends entirely on getting the Stanfield vote to the polls. ONCE MORE "DO YOUR BIT" BY NOMINATING STANFIELD. ORE GON WILL NEVER HAVE OCCASION TO REGRET MAKING HIM THE CHOICE. (Paid Adv. by Stanfield Senatorial League. 202 Northwestern Bank Building, Portland. Or.i M Two Dandy New Dance Records 75 c Each Double Face Record "INDIAN OLA "Fox Trot "LONG BO Y" Owe Step Both by Victor Military Band. its. i Si; Double Face Record "While the ncense Is Burning" Fox Trot Earl Fuller's Orchestra. "Sweet Emalina, My Gal" One Stej) Sergeant Markel's Orchestra. US Victrola $22.50 to $395 Convenient Payments Wc Alio Carry SteinTa and Other Pianos, Aeolian Player Pianos, Duo Art Pianos, Placer Music, Victrolas and Records, Music Cabinets, etc. Sherman.lay & Co. Sixth and Morrison Streets (Opposite Postoffice) PORTLAND Seattle Tacoma Spokane J6ljJjli:H.!;'jH-i;i.il i-j l.iii.! ,Sjjil;I.Hr'iJI':.S.!;il'rMlt...HSil6r) Put J.T. WILSON Over the Top for County Commissioner, Republicans i EFFICIENT V ; A ' - -" : W-' J TIT-" if ) i - SQUARE CommlKsionera you voters elect will control expenditure of more thn M.OOO.OOo county funds next year. Wilson is pledged to economy and will fight all but necessary Improvements. Taxes are mountins retrenchment is needed. Wilson haa always kept hia pledges. 4 Paid Advertisement by Wllaoa And to a House.) VOTE llO YES Every Home in Portland Can Have Free Collection of Garbage. The following telegram has been received by the House wives Committee from Dr. J. S. McBride, Commissioner of Health of the City of Seattle: "Answering- your wire to Mayor Hanson, the fact is Seattle's munici pal g-arbas collection system is the best In the United States. There Is absolutely no deluy in the removal of garbage from cans or the disposal of the same. The removal from cans In the business district is dally; apartments throughout the city once, twice, three or four times a week, and all residences at least once a week. Rumors as to odors either from cans or from fills ace absolutely unfounded. I know of no reason for attempting to change our present system. The cost of collec tion alone for the year 1917 was over $36,000 less than under the con tract system for the year 1912. regardless of the heavy increase -In Industries and population. In the other years of municipal collection since 1912 the saving; was much greater, the year 1918 being over (64,000. I consider, also, that this system removes the chances and charges of graft." By voting "110 Yes" and carrying that measure, every home in Portland will have free collection of garbage. Promote public health, free the city of garbage dumps, rats and flies and enrich the City Treasury by voting for Free Municipal Collection and Salvage of Garbage. ( Paid Adv.. HSMih Caaapalaa Coa Ittee.) S.S.KINGERY The Oaly Candidate for State Representative From MoHMMh CtxmXy who has pledged hli vot for the ratify ing of ill National Prohibition.! Amtnd mnt on tno official b&llou Ohocrv No. M on the ballot. In my Judgment the ratifying of thte amendment la on of the moat eff-ctivo war roeanarea that ran be accomplished by the state Legislature, as the money fpent for boose In this country will buy ll the Liberty Bonds the Government will need, to offer. This Is the grat bom run for this movement, tn whih Oregon has been a leader. Shall It rati? If not. VOTE X'66. primary May 17. Paid advert itmcnt. S- $. Kingery, 14wl Oorbett M. 3-Grain Cadomene Tablets Absolutely Restore Vliror. Vitality. Strength to Weak Men and Women. For sale by the Owl Drue Co. t-tore and all other drusttists. Adv. Phone your want d to Tha O r 50 4 j Clan. Main 7070, A '-?.