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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (May 7, 1916)
TIIE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTXAXTJ, 3IAY 7, 191G. MEXICANS ROUTED IN CAVALRY CHARGE SCENES IN TWO CAMPS WHERE WOMEN ARE LEARNING PREPAREDNESS. gentleman, a jurist, one who stands high in the esteem of his fellow, citizens, visited our store yesterday, the first time since our occupancy four years ago. He is a healthy man. rarely needing medicine, little items in our line being purchased by other members of his family. We took him into every department through ten floors. One by ope he noted the activities of a business in formation for a half century. Said he, "I had no conception there existed in our midst a stable business fabric so closely knitted into the daily life of our people. I wonder if others are as ignorant as I?" We assured him they were, for though we spend much money and believe in newspaper advertising, there are those whose eyes and ears we cannot reach. But Listen here is a business unit, incorporated and financed in our own state, an Oregon institution, owned and operated by Mr. Clarke and Mr. Woodward, who for nearly 35 years have given personal attention to its every detail, and whose every dollar is invested here, because they believe it best to center their mate rial efforts in their own city and state. As a result. Major Howze's Men Use Pis tols to Advantage and 42 i Dead Are Counted. PURSUIT BEING CONTINUED wmmm Bandits, Taken, by Surprise, Fire lew "Wild Shots, Tlien Klee. General of Villa Forces Is f Among Those Killed. YJU PASO, Tex., May 6. General Pershing's official report of the defeat of a band of Villas men at Ojo-Azules Thursday by Major liowze, received here today, described the action as a cavalry charge with pistols, the first to occur since operations were begun. The men had ridden 30 miles from San Antonio to Ojo-Azules, 17 miles south west of Cusihuiriachic. The pursuit of the scattered Mexi cans is being1 continued. Information that the , band was near Ojo-Azules liad been secured by General Pershing two days before. It said to have attacked and defeated a Carranza force a. few days before that. The com manders were Cruz Dominfcuez, An tonio Angeles and Julio Acosta. 43 Dead Counted on Field. General Pershing" reported that the counted dead was' 42. - Seventy-five horses and mules were taken from the Mexicans and six Carranza prisoners they had been holding for execution. Many, wounded are reported, but the number was not given. The Americans . had no casualties. FIKLr HEADQUARTERS, Near Naml qutpa. via wireless to Columbus, N. M., May 6. The American command, under Major Robert Lt. Howze, had been pursuing- the Villistas under Generals Cruz Uominguez and Julio Acosta for sev eral days when they encountered them yesterday, encamped in the huddled adobe jackals of Ojo-Azules. The Mexicans were utterly surprised. After JlrJnfr e. -few wild shots they began a JllKht, each man shifting for his own safety. Some of them were able to poize their horses, already jaded from a hard day's ride previously, but others made thefr way into the hills afoot Villa General Killed. Further reports from Major Howze nntd that General Antonio Angeles was lUHod. lie was a relative of Felipe An Roles, the ex-confidant and leader of Villa who was once mentioned for the Presidency of Mexico, and who is now living1 nar El Paso. Tiie Howze column struck the band cf Mexicans near OJos-Azules after an Kll-mght cross-country ride. The out j'onts of tho Mexicans fired on them. More than GO of the fugitives were rounded up by Americans after the tfiiK-jiircmrnt. Tho column had marched 36 miles throughout tho mountains in the ntRfht, and attacked without resting either ineii or horses. It consisted of six picked troops of the Eleventh Cavalry and one machine gun detachment. Major JTowze reports to General JVi-Nhlns1 said that they are continuing tli chaso. DEPOSITS GAIN $1,500,000 Portland lanlc Increases In 7 Weeks hiiown by Reports to Comptroller. "Deposits In Portland banks have in creased approximately $i,5G,Q0Q in the J apt seven weeks. This gituatio-n Is revealed by the re spouse made yesterday to the call of tho Comptroller of Currency for pliowlns of their condition on May 1. Tim deposits oi that date aw:greated S7ti,02 J. 803, according to unofficial fig ures: t he deposits on March 7 ( when the last previous call was issued, ng Kt-pR-atcd $74,566,749, au increase In the interim of $1,457,066. Virtually all of this money has been ahporbed hy-new loans and discounts put out by the banks. The aggregate Hi new loans and discounts made be tween March, 1 and May 1 was .!, SU6. ALASKAN ORDER BOOKED Portland Tent- Concern Will Sent! $20,000 Shipment Soon. no oT the first laree contracts that has been hrouRht to Portland for sup-l'lK-s to tho AJaBka Engineering Com- miRslon In the building of the Alaska Kiillway, has Just been closed in Se ll Ule by the IIIrsch-V eiss Jlanulactur Inff Company, formerly the Willamette Tent & Awnlnff Company. The contract 1h for a supply of tents and coverings representing, about S-0.-OnO. The shipment will be made -within ao days, by way of Seattle. llnx Illrsch, of tho Hlrach-Welss Company, pointed out yesterday in dis cussing the contract, the handicap under which Portland business men are laborlnir bocanse of the lack of direct steamer connection with Alaska. ' - x , ' - ' : - I ' , r - v "w.w - f' x v - ' i Xisf-i,'-i j(- ',3. .. : ;ry v ' ' ' 1 -'HC?f - ' .''.-,- . c ...; . , - v"- X i i ; - " s'Hv u& - ; fa -Women at Machine Can ia Camp at M'lnthrop, Huaru Scott in Ca Photos Copyright by Buck. Md. Below I'rc.IUrii t Wllaon Welcomed by Wife of General np at AVaiklDKton, I. C. " "Wood-Lark" Bnildias; Erected and Occupied Exclusively by Us the records for last year show a payroll aggregating $170,000, with over 200 responsible helpers, taxes of $12,000, and a business exceed ing $1,000,000 in volume. Woodard, Clarke & Co. is not a department store; it is more a drugstore having beneath its roof every known and valuable device which has to do with the relief or cure of human ailments,' defects or deformities. Their Prescription Depart ment has dispensed over 1,083,000 prescriptions ; their business has to do with the educational life of our commonwealth, supplying colleges and laboratories with chem icals, apparatus and equipment, instruments of precision. In surgery, they come in helpful contact with the physician, the hospital and sanitarium, the invalid, conva lescent, crippled and deformed. This department, occupying one entire floor, repre sents an investment of nearly $100,000, one of the largest in the United States. The Optical Manufacturing Section employs over a score of trained, skilled workers, with an output reaching to the Atlantic Ocean. The Dental Section, occupying the greater portion of the third floor, is without question one of the best-equipped in the United States, to meet the demands of a profession which today ranks among the highest in the preservation of human health. Strangers who visit Portland really miss one of the'most interesting features of their stay if they fail to visit and inspect the results of a half century's work, so briefly and poorly set forth in this message. This is an invitation from the mem bers of the firm and their associates to the stranger within our gates and the resi dent in our city, to visit us, patronize us, open a monthly account, and participate in the growth and life of an institution which belongs to and is verily a part of our state, yes, our great Northwest. WOODARD, CLARKE & CO. GIRL WINS POEM PRIZE JKSMR THOMPSON, CASCADE LOCK!, CO'TRIBX'TKS "OPKX ROAD." WOMEN STUDY WAR FRETTY BRIDE, 17, ELOPES Husband's Offer of Forgiveness Salt! to Be Scorned. BAKER, Or., May 6. (Special. )On complaint of Henry Ford, of Austin, Mrs. Ford and "William Rogers are now In the County Jail charged with elop liwg. The two are said to have started on the trip to Baker while Ford was away, but as soon as he heard of It he telephoned to Chief of Police Jack eon, who arrested them here. Mrs. Ford is 17 years of age, and pretty, and Ford does not want 'to press the eharcre provided his wife is willing' to a reconciliation, but lt is understood that the child-bride has no desire for this. Theauthorities are watting--until Tord arrives before taking" further steps. SCHOOL . MUSIC IS URGED Community Meeting' at Dundee Ad dressed by Professor Powell. Pt'XDEE, Or., May 6. (Special.) Professor J. P, Powell, musical in structor of the grammar grades and high school, ppoke at a community meeting last night. For the benefit of the school teach ers of the county he demonstrated the neceffitv of teaching music in the pub lic schools aJid assigned FPecific rea sons for the inability of the teachers to give such Instructions, At the cloe of the musical pro gramme County School Superintendent lunjxn and Professor S brock, county Members of Fair Sex Attend Prpparedness Camps. SOME TAKE UP SHOOTING President Makes Notable Address at 'Washington Training Ground. Maryland Rifle Range lias Flocks ot Students. WASHIN'QTOX. May 2. Eatrn women are la icany cases o impressed with the necessity ror Amorloane ihow- Injr a creater anl more personal In terest In the Question of preparedness that they are floelna; to rifle ranees and women's . military Instruction camps, not only to learn, but to set an example for others. Just a week or bo ago Preaidect Wil son In person opened the preparedness camp for women- at Washington, D, C. Upon arrival at the errounda the President and hie party were mat at the entrance of the camp and es corted by Mrs, General Hugh ecott to the platform between lines of khaki clad young women. The youngr women Ijave come from North, South, East and West, and all the principal cities in the oountry are represented in th camp. President Slakes peeii. 'The encampment is being held under the auspices of the woman s seCrtion of the Navy League, Those attending will be taught first aid to the wounded bandage-makingxelegraphy and other wartime arts. A second class, which will begin Slay 15, already has been registered. President Wllsen chess this occasion to make his most stirring address to the students. The President, ia con cluding his address to the students, voiced a warning that the honor and integrity of the United States could not be. tampered with. He prayed that the country might not be drawn into war. but said that if it should bp. "in the great voice or National enthusiasm which would be raised n!l the world would stand once more thrilled to hoar the voice of the New World asserting the standards of Justice and liberty." Ine entire theme of the address was tho reawakening of America in Na tional spirit through the lessons of the war in Europe. Some Learn to Shoot. "Women not only are attending camps to learn the duties of nursing and bandaging and Red Cross work as per formed In time of war, but thpy are also applying themselves to learning the handling of the grim weapons or combat. Women are flocking to the range at Winthrop. Md., all eagerness to lenrn how to shoot. The photo ihows tvo members of the fair sex oprrattnsr a machine un. The range at Winthrop, Md., Is the only free range in the coun try. Women and men are going there to get Instruction In the use of the rifle and other arms. The women, most of them heldtns a rifle for the first time in their lives, are a little timid, but they are filled with determination and they are sure to succeed. A little wisp of a woman waa sheet ing a big Krag rifles It recoiled heav ily, and when sha was asked If she was hurt she gently replied that she was having the best eport of her life, That Is tho spirit the women who visit the range) have. Clark, from Lima, Peru, announcing the safe arrival of the party at that place and a successful Journey thus far. DRUGSTORE IS DESPOILED Pfoprieto Estimates featllo Ka'd Damage Bt f I 0,000. SEATTLE Wash, Kay 68. The po'.ire today raided the drugstore of Jarnei J. Kelley who formerly conducted saloon in the same place. They demol ished the fixtures and a large quantity of liquor, Kelley estimates the value ef the ar ticles destroyed at $10,000, One mirror shattered cost $1800. The drugstore has been repeatedly in trouble witi. the police for alleged violations of thu state liquor law. Trade Excursionist Is in Tern, O. M. Clark, vice-president nf the Portland Chamber of Commerce, repre senting the Chamber In th1 irarie excur sion from tho United States to Ifouth America, had cabled to hia bun, W. VV Vancouver Home Sold for $5000. VANCOUVER. Wash., May 6. (Spe cial.) John H. Elwell has sold his home on Thirteenth and C street to P. J. Kirwin, an attorney of this city, the consideration being $6000, This building was erected by T. 21. Adams several years ago. (Joatrst Held tT M. Xlnholu UiMe Broach t t Close Colasabla'a Bfaalf Is Theme. Jessie Marilla Thompson, of Cascade Locks, an Oregon girl. 14 years old. Is one of the winners of the gold badge for poetry in tho April contest of the St. Nicholas League, which Is conducted under the auspices of the magazine St. Nicholas. Tho announcement of her success and tho text of her poem were printed In the May number of the magazine. Miss Thompson waa winner of a silver badge in the contest in January. In mentioning her success in the April contest. St. Nicholas says: "If you are. as we all should be, lovers of the music and rhythm of good verse, you will rejoice in the little plem on The Open Iload,' with its beautiful re frain." Miss Thompson is the daughter of Clark W. Thompson, of Cascade Locks, and her poem was inspired by the beauty of the Columbia River. The poem follows: TUB OPKX ROAD By Jesftle Mrlll! ThnmpMn, ! 14. From me ru c en mouni.iu-iu-, noTT lies ap. Through the valleys the gtlltlie utecp. Past th miKhty treimlM lr-ff. To th river, rulllno- on to Join the open sua. Oh. the river-road's the open road out to the open sea. Llk in azure rlhbon stretched o'er the imiiint ln land llolllnir PHtt ltn verdant banks and shores of rhlninjc Band. ToKglus on and ever tfn, from the nllls set free. Flow the mlchty river-road to the open aa. Oh. the river-road's the widest road out to the opea sea, Whltcrapa on the little wavee sparkle In thn sun. Swirling e1dies past the rocks and the Inlet run: Look! the seagulls overhead, on the breezes f reo For the road has stopped at last In the open sa! Oh. the rlver-road's the open road out to the open a. lit Fortland yesterday from California, where he had passed a few mouths for the benefit of his health. He left In tho afternoon for Seattle for a busi ness visit, but will return to Portland for a stay of three or four days before continuing to his office at St. Paul. Mr. Cleland is convinced, from his observation among tourists In Cali fornia, that a heavy tourist traffic will be the portion of the North Pa cific Coast during the coming Summer. Mrs. Wilder Return. Mrs. Parah Wilder, of 1S!T, Thorburn treet, a prominent member of Sumner lielief Corps, has returned to her home from tho tiood Samaritan Hospital, and is able to see her friends once morf Mrs. Wilder waa Injured In an auto mobile accident about three weeks ago. Birth Kate High; 'Death Rate lxyvr. ABERDEEN. Wash.. May . (Spe cial.) Aberdeen continued to maintain Its low death and high birth rate throughout tho past four months, tha births for January.. Kebruary. March and April numbering 78 as against 33 deaths during the same period. Splendid Laxative for Elderly People h.r tb or the crajc, down forest lands flows tn rottna Impvn Into Chin y A. M. CLELAND IS VISITOR Xorthern Pacific Official Predicts Heavy Tourist Traffic. A. M. Cloland, general passenger agent of the Northern Parlfln, arrived Only Spring Fever That's what you say when Nature protests against your activities these Spring days. You are drowsy; your joints ache; you hate to work. It isn't because of the weather. It's the fact that your system is clogged; your blood overloaded with the stagnant waste of the winter. Clear up your system and note the difference. You Need a Good Tonic Something that will purify your blood, in vigorate your digestion, overcome the stagnation, which is usually catarrhal, and arouse your bodily activities. "Spring Fever" is Nature's way of say ing you need Peruna. a tonic with laxative qualities, that will gently stimulate body functions, restore appetite, invigorate digestion, and assist Mature to drive out all catarrhal and inflamed conditions. TAe liquid mediemm is best for your iom; rne tablet form can be carried around vrith you for immediate ate. Peruna hae a record of 44 yean of mnccetM. lis merit is responsible. The Peruna. Company, - Columbus, Ohio Has Been Prescribed by Well Known Physician for Many Years. The infirmities of as are especially manifest in a tendency to constipation. and call for treatment that will afford relief In an easy, natural manner. The rapid action of cathartic remedies and purgatives that shock the system should be avoided, mora especially as the relief they offer is only temporary and Is usually more than offset by dis turbance to the vital orsans caused by their violent action. Nearly thirty years no Dr. W. B. Caldwell. Montlcello. 111., prescribed a compound of simple laxative herba that has since become the standard house hold remedy In thousands of homes. If acts easily and gently, yet with positive effect, without griping or other pain or discomfort. Mrs. Rachel Allen. Gales- burg. K&n. Is 71 years old. and after using a bottle of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, wrote that It had done her a world of good and .that she intends to keep lt in the house always. Druggists sell Dr. Caldwell's Pjrrup SIHS. ItACHlvI. ALLi:. Pepsin for fifty cents a bottle. It Is a splendid remedy and should be in every home. A trial bottle, free of rhar, can be obtained by writing to Dr. W. B. Caldwell. 4o Washington bt. Mon tlcello. in. 1 1 mi rlJiSerXVif tsrM 7rL t . Miss "Coiwtanc" arks: -I am very mm ana oiooa.e.s ana want to in crease my weight about 30 pounds. Please tell me what method to pur sue?" Answer: A regular and persistent use of three-grain hvoo-nuclane tab lets will usually produce an Increase of weight by aiding nutrition and build ing up the flesh tissues. Scores of patients have reported increases from 10 to 4) pounds from the use of these taoiecs. run airections come wun each sealed pack nee. Mrs. X. asks: "My scalp Itches ter ribly, la feverish and a great amount of oily dandruff is present. What is good for this?" Answer: First shampoo the hair and then apply plain yellow mtnyol about onee a week as per directions. This relieves the Itching, overcomes the dandruff and makes the hair beauti fully slossv and vigorous. Obtain In 4-oa. Jars of druggists. Mrs. "Annie R." writes: My husband : s.irely afflicted with some kidney disease, lie has become weak and suf fers with hesdache and pains in his back and irroiiis. Palna are like rheu matism, ills ankles swell and his feet seem to be tired all the time. Pome rievn he has chills and no appetite. Please prescribe." Answer: The symptoms Indicate de rangement of kMnev and pbould not bt neKleoted, I would advN balm wort tablets, a -onijourd wetl pnt-d to such canpn, OMain In seeled tubes wltu directions fur home usu. he JJOCTORS The questions arwtwered "below ar feneral in character. th symptoms or dlseaafu are Kiven and the answers will apply in any case of .similar na ture. Those wiphinij further advice free, may addresn In. Lewis Baker. Colletre BldrC., ColleRe-KMwood tMs.. Lyton, O.. enclosing self-adresaed tttamped envel op ror reply. Kuil name and address must given, but only iniiinJs or fic titious riRme will be ii?ed in my an swers. The prescriptions can be filled at any well-stocked drug- store. Any druggist can order of wholesaler. "Old Soldier" -writes: "I would like to know what to do for rheumatism, aa I am so crippled that I cannot walk. Please answer at once." Answer: Here is the bept remedy for rheumatism that Is known, and if taken acordintc to directions you will s."on be out n train and be strong1 and well. Gft 2 drams of iodide of potas sium. 4 drams sodium salicylate. V? ox. wine of colchicum. 1 oz. comp. essejics cardfol, 1 ox. comp. fluid balmwort and 6 oa. of syrup earsapa.illa comp. Mix and take a teaspoon ful at meal time and a&ain before KOiug to bed. C. O. C. asks: "I am constipated, ton rue coats, have headache, dizzy spells and Indigestion sometimes. Flease advise." Answer: I advise that you be pin using three-trratn sulpherb tablets i not sulphur.) The tablets are laxative, act on the liver, kidneys and bowels and tend to keep the Mood pure, by arousing- the elimi native functions. Kellef should follow quickly. "Secretary" writes: "t have rais In my spine and frightful headache In back of my head, fainting- spells, twitching and trembling, nervousness sleeplessness, loss of appetite and strength, and tn fact am a 'has been' when It comes to performing accus tomed work arvd duties. Please advise." Answer: In all such cases the assimi lative functions have not kept pace with waste functions and a powerful harmless tonic treatment ts needed. I find three-srrain cadomene tablets tn excellett and astonishingly Beneficial In such cases and advise them for you. Mri, C W. B, asks: I Buffer rreatly owing to too much fat. Can you art -vlr me of a good reduction remedy?" Answer: Any weM-stocked pharmary en n r J p p I y i on with f -ic r a I n a r bo 1 o n e tHlIit". pa'Ted l. sealed tubes with full d i ret-1 1 on for n. T h v- e tablet s have . rove n wonderfully effective, in reducing abnormal laU Adv.