THE SUNDAY OREQONIAN, .P01.TI.4LXI MAY 0, 1917.
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REGISTRATION
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Volunteers Called For by, War
Department to List Men
v Within Age Limit.
MILITARY TO HAVE NO PART
.Work "Will Be Under Direction of
Civil . Authorities and Census of
Klisibles to Service Will Be
Completed " Willi Rapidity. -
Washington. May- s. An official
outline or the method by which mili
tary registration is to be carried out
tinder . the selective .conscription bill
was made public today with an appeal
from the War Department for the vol
untary services of- state election and
other officials, in order that there may
be no delay in enrolllngand classifying
millions of men for Army duty.
Careful preparation has been made to
place the whole task in the hands of
civilian officials Of the. states and to
remove every suggestion of military
force in putting the measure into ef
fect. The only function of the Federal
Government will be supervision through
the office-of the Provost Marshal-General.
The department's statement fol
lows: "There was . a time in the country's
history when military enumerators,
backed by bayonets, went out among
the people to take a compulsory serv
ice census. Today, under the principle
of universal liability to service, the
execution of the law is . put . into the
-hands of the people.
All Within Aire Limit Liable.
"The approval of the new National
'Army bill and the President's proclama
tion thereunder will be coincidental. All
persons - within the age limits pre
scribed will be required to present
themselves for registration at the cus
tomary voting place In the voting pre
cincts in which they have their perma
nent homes on a day which the Presi
dent will announce. The probability is
that from 10 to 15 days will elapse
between approval if the blfl and regis
tration day. '
The Governor of each state will be
the chief of registration therein. The
machinery of registration in each coun
ty is to be in charge of the Sheriff, the
County Clerk and the County Physi
cian, acting ex-offlclo, unless a differ
ent board shall be announced by the
Governor. In cities containing popu
lations of more than 30,000 the regis
tration will be under the control of the
Mayor and selected boards of registra
tion. Registrars to Be Named.
In order that the designated county
and city officials and the people gener
ally can get a clear understanding of
the census methods, the following brief
outline is given:
"The Sheriffs or other designated of
ficials, immediately upon receiving no
tice from the Governor, shall appoint
registrars for each voting precinct.
"The proportion of registrars shall be
one for each of 170 persons to be reg
istered. Each age to be registered will
comprise about 1 per cent of the popu
lation. If, for instance, all men be
tween 19 and 25 years of age. Inclu
sive, are to be registered, the registrar
would have to enroll about 7 per cent
of the precinct population.
"It is desirable to accept the services
of competent volunteer registrars to
serve without compensation. All regis
trars must be sworn.
"The voting place in each precinct
must be prepared for registration. Full'
printed instructions covering every de
tail of registration will be in the hands
of Sheriffs and Mayors on the fifth
Say after the President's proclamation.
Boards to Be Appointed.
"The Mayor of a city containing more
than 30,000 inhabitants, or the officials
designated by the Governor therein,
shall, with approval of the Governor,
appoint for each ward or convenient
minor subdivision containing about S0.
000 people one registration board and
shall designate one officer of each
board to perform duties similar to
those imposed on the Sheriff, as hereto
fore outlined. If the Mayor desires, he
may appoint a central board to co-ordinate
the work of minor boards.
"On the fifth day after the President
has Issued his proclamation clerks of
counties and cities of over 30,000 must
secure a supply of blanks and copies
of the registration regulations from the
Sheriff or from the Mayor. Absentees
and the sick will apply to such clerks
to have their registration cards filled
out. In no case shall such persons be
given registration certificates. They are
to be instructed by the clerk that the
burden Is on them -to see to it that the
cards reach the registrars of their home
precincts by registration day.
Advice Given Absentees.
"Persons absent from their home
counties may be registered by mail.
3f so absent, a man should go to the
clerk of the county where he may be
staying on the sixth day after the date
t'f the President's proclamation. If he
is in a city of over 30,000 population,
the City Clerk Is the official to whom
to apply. The absentee will be told
how to register, but he must mail his
Card In time to reach his precinct by
registration day.
"Persons too sick to present them
selves for registration must send a
competent person to the county or city
clerk on the sixth day after the issuing
of the proclamation. The clerk will
give instructions for reciatrntinn
"Officials of educational, charitable
and other institutions should apply for
instructions to the county or city clerk
on the sixth day after the date of the
proclamation for instructions as to a
convenient method of registration.
Jailers Have Duties, Too.
"The wardens of Jails, penitentiaries
and reformatories should apply to the
county or city clerk fos. Instructions on
the sixthMay.
"Five days after the date of the
proclamation complete regulations will
be in the hands of all Sheriffs and of
the officials of cities of over 30,000
population.
"The President is authorised to call
upon all public officers to assist in the
execution of the law. The plan Is, how
ever, to rely on the people for the prop
er execution of the law. It Is expected
that patriotic citizens will offer their
services free as registrars. Such serv
ices will be gratefully acknowledged.
Volunteers for this service should com.
municate Immediately with the proper
VllIUlttlH.
Vancouver Plans Red Cross Rally.
VANCOUVER, Wash., May 6. (Spe
cial.) A rally to increase the Red
Cross membership In Vaucouver to 1000
is to be held in this city Thursday. The
Spokane. Portland A Seattle Band will
play, and there will be speeches by
William Hush, of San Francisco, district
d-puty director: Chaplain William 8.
Oilbert, of the Third Oregon Infantry,
and Donald McMaster, of this city.
The local chapter, which was formally
installed last Monday n'uht. now has
about 200 members. An active mem
bership campaign will be carried on.
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WILLIAM HALE
This is the merry Mayor of Chicago,
now under Investigation by the Federal authorities because he refused to
invite the British and French commissions to visit his city, supposedly be
cause of the large German-American population in Chicago. Senator Lewis
extended the invitation on behalf of the
was accorded a great reception, when
WAR DIET IS URGED
General Sibert Asks Public to
Forego Some Goods.
TROOPS' NEEDS EXPLAINED
Serious Bread Question Can Be
Solved by Vslng Corn Bread at
Home, He Say9 Clothing
Substitutes Suggested.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., May 5. (Spe
cial.) A selection of food by the civil-
Ian population that will leave the sol
dier in the trenches the things he must
have was urged by Brigadier-General
William I. Sibert, commander of the
Western Department, today at the
weekly luncheon of the Commonwealth
Club at the Palace Hotel.
"Soldiers," said General Sibert, "must
have beef, pork, beans, potatoes, onions,
sugar and wheat bread. The question
Is. how can our people at home ljve on
things that are left if these- essential
items for the soldier are not abundant?
That is, can the people. If necessary,
live comfortably, healthfully and with
out any loss of working capacity on
fish, fowl, mutton, eggs, butter, milk.
cheese, rice, fresh vegetables, corn
bread and fruits? I believe all of you
will admit that it can be done.
"The question of bread is now the
most serious one in the world. Corn
bread is -not suitable for the field; it
is brittle, cannot be transported con
veniently, and is not good when cold.
Wheat bread is the only bread our
soldier relishes in the field. It is no
hardship for our people to confine
themselves largely to corn bread if
necessary.
"It has come to my attention that a
great many people are hoarding large
quantities of food in their own homes.
I presume they have never thought
seriously as to the meaning of such an
act. and probably the only thought in
their minds is that they can save money
by so doing; but they have lost sight
of the fact that such action is open
to the crltleism that they want to be
sure that they will be subject to no hard
ship, no diminution of food, and no
change In the kind of food that they
like best, even if the supply of It be
comes so scarce that the men who are
fighting the battles of their country ro
hungry."
General Sibert urged the people at
home to make a study of trying to
clothe themselves with a minimum use
of wool, and to shoe themselves with
the minimum use of leather. Cotton is
plentiful, and canvas shoes with rubber
composition soles should be made popu
lar, he satd.
Speaking on the conservation of man
power, he said:
"There should not be able-bodied men
serving tables In any hotel or club In
this city. Every one of them should
either be on the farm on in the ranks.
Women certainly can Ao that class of
work.".
RUSSIAN NOTE MODIFIED
Conttnul From FIrat Page.)
This explanation will be communicated
by the Minister of Foreign Affairs to
the Ambassadors of the allied power.
In consequence of the disorders yes
terday, the executive committee of the
Council of Workmen's and Soldiers'
Delegates has decided unanimously to
forbid all publio meetings and dem
onstrations tor the next two days.
Anyone who incites the people to take
part in any demonstrations or fires a
shot will be regarded as a traitor to
the revolution. The committee will
subtrlt to the council for Investigation
of lh causes leading to the firing of
snots in the streets of Fctrograd yes
terday. The executive committee has pla
carded the streets with a proclama
tion appealing to the people to main
tain calm, order and discipline and
calling upon the soldiers not to go
out carrying arms and to obey only
orders bearing the official signature
of the executive council. The procla
mation also appeals to the workmen
and soldiers not to take part In pub
lic meetings or demonstrations while
carrying arms.
The Duma, it Is announced, will be
Convoked In extraordinary session Im
mediately. This will be the first time
the Duma has met since the revolution
which overthrew the Romanoff dy
nasty. The Council of Workmen's and Sol
diers' Delegates have passed a vote ot
confidence in the government by a ma
jority of 35. The number of delegates
voting was 2600.
All meetings have been forbidden for
two days by order of the Council of
Workmen's and Soldiers' Delegates. Alt
armed demonstrations are likewise for
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THOMPSON.
William Hale Thompson, who is
city, and the -French commission
it got there.
bidden. Troops are forbidden to leave
their barracks with arms.
The provisional government, through
Premier Dvoff, has declined to modify
the note sent to the allies.
Ministers Ready to Resign.
The government declares that . the
Ministers are prepared to resign their
posts if necessary. Premier Lvoff
said:
"It is impossible to send another note.
The temporary government will comply
with Its duty and leave its post rather
than take such a -step, which would
menace the country with -very serious
consequences.
erve. $705,830,000; excess reserve. $90. r d
"The government understands fully
the responsibility it has assumed in be
half of the country, and in the view of
that responsibility Is ready to resign if
it becomes necessary.'
Mllukoff Confirms Stand.
Foreign Secretary Milukoff, confirm
ing the stand taken by Premier Lvoff,
said:
"The note expresses the view of the
temporary government. It has no other
aim. The recent note repeats and de
velops the idea expressed in the first
note, which was worked out In conjunc
tion with the council of deputies. The
events of yesterday will make the allies
very sad while pleasing our enemies."
In regard to the suggestion of a new
note, M. Mllukoff said that such a
step was quite impossible.
Alllea Send Telegram.
"Such conduct," he continued, -'toward
a foreign government cannot be per
mitted. If we should attempt to follow
a route which in my conviction is im
practicable, we - would only be re
pulsed." The minister made an allusion to a
secret telegram which has been re
ceived from the allies. It Is significant
that the Ambassadors of Kngland,
Franca and Italy have called upon the
Foreign Secretary. II. Milukoff Con
cluded his statement by saying that:
"Respecting our needs and means
of continuing the war we are dependent
to a great extent upon the allies, espe
cially upon America. It will be an ever
lasting blot on our history if there
should be a possibility of concluding
a separate peace. But the Council it
self has declared against a separate
peace."
Council President Rebellious.
M. Tchneldse, president of the coun
cil, repeated previous declarations that
the imperialistic attitude of the gov
ernment was unacceptable. He said:
"Neither the-soldiers nor the work
men are for war. If the government
doea not moan to hide our watchword
of peace without contributions It wi;i
have to make itself clear."
M. Tcheidse called, attention to the
fact that there was no Interior discord
and that the only trouble was In re
spect to Russia's foreign policy.
NATION MAY CATCH FISH
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ASKS
WIDE POWERS.
Senator Lane Prepares Bill Giving;
Government Power to Take Over
. Entire Fisheries Bnslness.
OREOONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash
ington, May 5 Senator Lane, chair
man of the fisheries committee, at the
request of Secretary Redfleld. has in
troduced a bill which will enable the
Department of Commerce to enter into
the commercial fish business in the
United States and Alaska, and Is suf
ficiently broad in Its terms if the ap
propriation be enlarged to permit the
Government to take over the entire
fisheries business of this country.
The real purpose of the bill is dis
guised in a preliminary paragraph,
which authorises the Secretary of Com
merce to ""develop new aquatic sources
of food and to secure the utilization of
sources not utilized or Inadequately
utilized." But the Joker appears later
and authorizes the Secretary "to take.
catch, prepare, cure, pack, transport
and market such fishes and to do any
nd all things necessary and convenient
for carrying out the purposes of this
aot." '
The Secretary "it Is further provided
la authorized and directed to hire, char
ter, rent or purchase buildings and
Lands, vessels and fishing gear and
equipment ami to employ all persons
necessary to carry out the purposes
of this act, and to buy and sell fishes
either fresh or cured. The proceeds to
to Into the Treasury."
The bill as It stands appropriates
nly tJSO.eoo. Senator Lane will en
deavor to have this bill reported to the
Senate next week before he leaves for
Oregon., Not having been in the Senate
nimseir, ne nan senator Hustlng intro
duce this bill for him.
Allies in Complete Accord.
"PARIS, May 5.-At a conference Of
the. entente allies held in Paris a full
discussion of the war situation took
plaoe and a complete accord was
reached, according .to a seml-orf lcial
communication issued tonight.
Plans for Greater Co-operation
In War With Germany
to Be Worked Out.
USE OF SHIPS HOPED FOR
America's Aims Will Be Kxplained
to Allay Oriental ITncasincss Over
Tremendous Military Prep
arations Under Way.
WASHINGTON, May 6. (Special.)
Japan contemplating the dispatch of
a commission to Washington. Official
Information to this effect has reached
the State Department. -The commission
will be made up of a number of dis
tinguished Japanese and its effort will
be to assure complete and satisfactory
co-operation of the two countries In
connection with the prosecution of the
war.
There are many matters which Jutl-
fy the presence in Washington of a
commission from Japan. While it Is
true that Japan's interests are in- no
wise menaced by Oermany, the fact
remains that the defeat of that power
Is essential to her security. Japanese!
troops captured Klau-Chau, the Ger
man settlement on the coaet of Shan
tung, China; Japanese diplomats and
agents have been constantly engaged
In preventing the success of Oerman
propaganda In China; Japanese bank
ers have made heavy loans to Russia.
and Japanese factories have supplied
Russian armiM with guns of all cali
ber, rifles, ammunition and other sup
plies. Japan Still Backward.
Japan has been backward in two
respects: She has not sent troops to
Europe nor has she placed her shipping
at the disposal of the allies. The Tokio
government has devoted ltnelf to keep
ing the Pacific clear of German raid
ers; to Influencing the direction of af
fairs in China, and to the capture of
certain inlands from the Germans.
There is an unfortunate fear in Japan
that tremendous military preparations
that the United States Is making has
a purpose beyond that which has been
revealed. It is difficult to make the
Japanese feel that the American people
have embarked In the European strug
gle without some material object to
gain. They have difficulty In under
standing that this Nation is fighting for
democracy, and for the maintenance of
the rights of humanity.
The commission which will come to
Washington will have an opportunity
to learn that this country has no in
tention and no desire to embark upon
a campaign of military conquest, par
ticularly in the Far East. Its mem
bers will bo received by the President,
and will confer with his subordinates
and with members of the Mouse and
Senate. Plans will be worked out to
assure even greater co-operation on the
part of the Japanese and the allies.
VTae ef (thins Hened Fer.
It is hoped that the Far Eastern gov
ernment will agree to permit the use of
Its ships for the transportation of sup
plies from the United States to Europe.
It also may be possible to Induce that
government to dispatch destroyers to
England and France. So far as troops
are concerned, their presence on the
firing line in France will be exceed
ingly helpful.
By remaining aloof from Europe,
Japan's military strength has not been
affected. Germany could not get at
her, because of the allied command of
the seas, and even If the German navy
should be released after peace, the
Pacific Is too distant for It, especially
without a base, to make' a successful
campaign against the Japanese fleet.
The revolution in Russia has seri
ously affected Japan's political posi
tion. With the Russian monarchy, Ja
pan entered into an offensive and de
fensive alliance. That agreement is
not worth the paper it is written upon,
for. the Russian democracy Is not
moved by the ambition with reference
to China, which actuated the imperial
Russian government. It is necessary,
therefore, for Japan to consider anew
her relations with the world, and espe
cially with the United States.
America I.arser Factor.
As a result or the development of the
Navy and the creation of a big Army,
this country will be a bigger political
factor In the future than it has been
in the past. The Japanese authorities
have been careful to consider the
United States, but unquestionably they
will give greater consideration to
America in the future.
From time to time rumors have been
circulated that the Japanese contem
plated an eventual alliance with Rus
sia and Germany. Such a plan, if it
ever existed, is now out of the ques
tion. .Japan must prepare for another
alignment, and as the first step in
this direction, the commission, which
will be the eyes and ears. of the gov
ernment. Is coming to Washington.
CANAL ATTACK IS HINTED
'Continued From First Pace.)
Invented apparatus tested by the Con
sulting Board.
Mr. Saunders would not say much
about the plan to destroy land estab
lishments of the enemy, except that the
Board had devised methods and means
of attack which it thought would be
effective. What particular points of
attack had been designated he dtd not
disclose, but said they might be naval
bases or army concentration centers.
Aggressive Action Planned.
Both of the plana sent to Washington
by the Consulting Board call for ag
gressive action on a large scale, and
can promise definite renults "within a
reasonably short time," according to
Mr. Saunders.
Discussing in particular the general
application of the plan .against sub
marines, the chairman of the Board
said:
"England and France have a long
time followed defensive tactics against
the submarines, but we have proposed
aggressive preparations that will first
pen the U-boats up and then seek them
out. Teh solution of the submarine
problem lies In the destruction of sub
marines and not In the building of
ships, and we have drawn up a plan
that we think will destroy them. Our
purpose is to get the hornets in their
nest; to kill the rats in their holes.
"When your home is Infested with
rats, you don't run around every room
killing rats when you can. You find
out where the rat holes are and go
after them there. This Is the only
way-to get rid of rats, and it is the
only way to get rid of submarines."
Asked why he had made public an
nouncement of the plan at this time.
Mr. Saunders said that he thought It a
public service to allay the fear of sub
marines which had disturbed this coun
try. He said that, of course, he was
not prepared to announce that the sub
marines were all destroyed and that
the war was over except the signing of
the treaty of peace, but he insisted
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that the Board had sufficient faith in
Its plan to feel warranted In announc
ing that the solution of the submarine
problem might be expected. He thought
the announcement would have a good
effect upon the country and so Justi
fied it.
Outlining how the antl-bubmarlrie
plan was worked out, Mr. Saunders
said:
"For the last three months the Naval
Consulting Board has been receiving
suggestions and descriptions of Inven
tions at the rate of 35 a day. We have
gone over all of these carefully, and,
of course, have found most of them im
practicable. Many were nothing more
than dreams. But a number seemed
feasible or contained elements which
the members of the Board thought
might be developed successfully. We
therefore divided the Board, which has
23 members. Into 15 sub-committees,
who took charge of testing the pro
posals and working up others.
"None of us care a rap about theory.
'We don't give a cent how good a thing
looks on paper. We want to try It out
In actual experience before saying It
Is any good or not. With that Idea the
submarine committees have.been work
ing for months.
Cnuntry'a Genius Combined.
"We have several experimental sta
tions on the Atlantic Coast, 1 'can't tell
you how many or where, and every
single Invention ahd apparatus which
the board has recommended has been
tested and proved under conditions of
real -experience, that's why we believe
that our recommendations will be suc
cessful if put into operation. s
"The board has concentrated its at
tention upon two things, the destruc
tion of submarines and the destruction
of land establishments, and our plans
aim at these ends. You can see that
the plans are the sum of America's in
ventive mind. Out of all the mass of
suggestions received by the board we
have evolved them. They represent
not the work of any one man, but the
thought and genius and work hun
dreds of men.
"We were inspired to our task by
confidence in the ability of America
to produce new - weapons In the war.
This country has already produced the
three principal inventions which have
been employed extensively in this war
airplanes, submarines and howitzers.
Some may question my inclusion of
howitzers among American Inventions,
but the automatic recoil by which the
howitzer la made possible was Invented
here. Now other nations have taken
our Inventions and have .used them bet
ter than we. but the board believed
that Americans could produce still
other Inventions and that the country
would use them exclusively in the pres
ent crisis.
German Theft Feared.
"I may say incidentally that some
members of the board hesitated to try
out one invention in particular because
they feared that Germany would learn
of it if we took it out in the open and
use it against us before we got it going
against Oermany. The board decided,
however, that we could test It and, if
it proved good, beat the Germans to the
use of it. The invention did everything
expected of It and we are going to use
it before the Germans get a chance."
Mr. Saunders' announcement seemed
to fcuppleinent and give intelligence to
various Incomplete and somewhat In
definite reports that have been circu
lated from time to time concerning the
activities of members of the Naval Con
sulting Board.
Edison Figures Largely.
Thomas A. Edison has figured In many
of theve reports, being etspecially men
tioned first that he had shut himself
up In a new laboratory on Orange
Mountain and was working on an anti
submarine device, and then that he had
gone to a town on the Atlantic Coast
to make experiments. It was even said
that he was so busy that he had de
clined an invitation from the President
to meet the British and French com
missions In Washington.
Mr. Saunders admitted, today that Mr.
Edison had devoted practically all of
his time to work for the Consulting
Board In his laboratory and at the
sea coast, explaining that the great in
ventor's time had been so much occu
pied In his work at the bench "that
though president of the Naval Consult
ing Board he had given up all execu
tive management of Its affairs."
Mr. Saunders was made chairman of
the Board to take over the executive
work for which Mr. Edison had no
time.
In talking of Mr. Edison, Mr. Saun
ders, while emphasising that others
had had much to do with the Board's
plans, said "Mr. Edison is the greatest
man in the world."
DANIKLS NOT YET INFORMED
Secretary of Navy Advises Nation
Not to Speculate.
WASHINGTON. May 5. The report
of the naval consulting, board on de
vices to overcome German submarines
had not reached. Secretary Daniels to
night. Altnough making no predictions,
naval officers expressed great confi
dence. In the ability or the board, which,
aided In some inxtances by naval ex
perts, has been following up every hint
as to ways and means, of checking the
undorsea peril.
The members Include men of Inter
national renown as Inventors and
scientists.
Since, the submarine is an American
Invention, hope has been high that
America will find an answer to it
through its inventive genius.
Mr. Saunders is known to have been
following personally an Investigation
of the submarine question. Other board
members also have been at work on
other plans in addition to reviewing the
great mass of data referred Ao the
board by Individual Inventors and by
the Department.
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overlooked no suggestion that might
lead to a successful anti-submarine
campaign.
No hint of the devices suggested by
the board win be made public when the
report Is .received.
Secretary Daniels today deprecated
speculation as to ways and means to
be employed against submarines on the
ground that information of what Is
planned might reach Germany.
As to Mr. Saunders' suggestion of of
fensive naval operations against the
submarine. Navy officials were silent.
Any projects which have been discussed
wltn British and French Navy officers
or suggested even a remote possibili
ties are regarded as strictly military
secrets.
Philomath Seniors Give Flay.
PHILOMATH. Or.. May 5. (Special.)
The senior class of Pilomath Col
lege presented a four-act play, entitled
""Along the Missouri." last night. Music
was furnished by the Philomath or
chestra. The cast was composed of the
following: Kber Kllpatrick. Alden
Johns. Jay Fisher. Raymond Whittle
sey. Hedwig Harnish. Helen Kpley,
Fannie Johnson, Charley Parker and
Dale Hammer.
"Bend Ulfles" Are Drilling.
BEND. Or.. May 5. (Special.) The
Bend Rifles, an unofficial military or
ganization, has a membership of more
than 60 men and a total of 100 is
expected soon. The purpose of the or
ganisation id training in military drill
and tactics. Drill grounds and field
headquarters have been obtained and
regular drills are held twice a week.
Frank R. Prince has been chosen Cap
tain of the 'Rifles.
That
. New
Suit
you have been promis
ing yourself should be
bought now, so you
may have the benefit
of a full season's wear.
Never have we been
able to show so large a
stock to select from,
and never have the
styles been so attract
ive. !.
Younsr men who de
.sire a trifle more ex
treme style than Dad
cares for will find many
new ideas among: this
Spring's showing.
The needs of the con
servative man are
never lost sight of at
this progressive store.
New Spring Suits
$20 to $45
with especially strong
lines at $25, $30 and
$35.
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Baffam & Pendleton Co.
Clothiers, Hatters and Haberdashers
127 SIXTH STREET t .
Thirty Easy Steps From Washington Street
F. N. Pendleton Winthrop Hammond
Doctors Stand Amazed at Power
of Bon-Opto to Make Weak Eyes
Strong According to Dr. Lewis
Guaranteed to Strengthen Eyesight 50
in One Week's Time in Many Instances
A Free Prenerlntlen Ten Can Have
Fllle anal V nt Hewn.
Philadelphia. Pa. Victims of e j strala
and other eye weaknesses, and those
wno wear glasses, win n nlmu iu mhvw
that according to Dr. Lewis there Is real
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eyes were falling fcay they have had
their eyes restored by this remarkable
prescription and many who once wore
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away. One roan says, after using it:
' 1 was almost blind. Could not see to
read at all. Nw 1 can read everything
without my glasses and my eyes do not
hurt any more. At night tiiey would
pain dreadiully. Now they leel fine all
the time. It was like a miracle to me."
A lady who used it says: "The atmos
phere seemed hasy with or witho-.
glasses, but ffter using this prescrip
tion for 16 days everythlnv seems clear.
I tan read even fine print without
glasses." Another who used It says:
"i was bothered with eye stra'n caused
by overworked, tired eyei which In
duced fierce headaches. I have worn
alssses for several years both for dis
tance and work, and without them I
could not read my own name on au en
velope or the typewriting on the ma
chine before me. can do both now
and have discarded my long distance
aiasses altogether. 1 can count the flut
tering leaves on the trees across the
street now, which fo- several years
have looked like a dim areen blur to
me. 1 cannot express my iuy at what
It has done for ms."
It is believed that thousands who
wear glasses can now discard them in a
reasonable Uuie aud, multitudes mure
4 SHIPS TO BE READY
SEIZED CERMAJf VESSELS WILL BE
I.N" ISE THIS MONTH,
Boats In Hawaiian Waters Itrporte In
Bad Condition Operation
to Be Paused On.
WASHINGTON. May 5. Four more
of the seized German ships will be
ready for sea during the present month.
A statement today by the Shipping
Board says the Maia. 1555 tons, already
has been repairea and that within 10
days the Armenia. 6464 tons, will be
ready. The Arcadia. 6454 tons, and
the Narsovia. 490i tons, will be hur
ried into commission.
Nine vessels in Hawaiian waters are
In very bad condition. Cylinders of
three large ships have been smashed
beyond repair. Furnaces and boilers all
have been burned out.
At least two of the 2.1 German ships
In tho Philippines will leave this
month for ports in the United States
and will be followed soon by others.
Four ships will be repaired in the
Panama Canal zone and four In Porto
Kioo.
An agreement was reached In the
House today to consider a resolution
Monday to empower the President to
operate the seized ships.
New South Wales has nearly 100.000
factory workers, of which 25. per cent
are women.
will be able to strengthen their eves
so as to be spared the tremble and ex-
fense of ever getting glasses. Eye
roubles of many descriptions mm- be
wonderfully benefited by the use of this
prescription. Go to any active drug
store and get a bottle of Bon-Opto tab
lets. Drop one Bon-Opto tablet in a
fourth o' a glass "of water r.nd let It
dissolve. With this liquid bathe the
eyes iwo to four time dally. You
should notice your eyes olokr up perceo
tlbly right from the start ann inflam
mation and rednuss will quickly li.
appear. If your eyes bother you even
a little It is your duty to take steps tS
save -them now before It is too lit.
Many hopelessly blind might have saveTi
their sight if they had cared for Uiei
eyes In time. ' . .
redtents are wall known to eminent
peciallala nod widely prescribe ly them.
practice on patients whose eyes were strained
throucu overwork or misfit slaaaee. i 17
hishly recommend It Id cum of weik
watery, echlns. smertlns. Itchlne, burn in
eyes, red lids, blurred vision or (or eyes in
named from exposure to smoke, sun. duet
or wind. It Is one of the very few pieu
ration I (eel should be kept on hand (or
resular uee In almoet every remlly." Boa
Opto, referred to above. Is not a paient
medicine or a rret remedy. It Is an ethical
preparation, the formula betns printed ea
the package. The manufacturers guarantee
It to strengthen eyesight 6u per cent In one
rek'e time In many Instances or refund
the money. it can be obtained from any
good arucglst and la aold la this city by
the leadiue Urugslsla.
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