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THE -r SUNDAY OEEGOXIAN, PORTLAND, NOVEMBER 11, 1917. CAMOUFLAGE TOPIC OF PRESIDIO TALK Commonest Instance Cited as Clove Eaten by Men Who Go Out Between Acts. MUD HANDIEST IN TRENCH i Captain Gillette Illustrates Fine Points for Student Officers Showing How Shading Is of Great Importance. OFFICERS' TRAINING CAMP, Pre eldio of San Francisco. Nov. 10. (Spe cial.) "Camouflage a spice known as the clove, largely consumed by men who leave the theater between acta to Co and use the telephone." Thi3 is one domestic description of the word camouflage, but it isn s quite the camouflage that is taught for war purposes. The chief ingredients of the camouflage of war, with all due respect to the words of well-known war corre spondents like Will Irwin and others, is not paint and artistic ability, but Just plain, ordinary mud. At least such is the declaration, of Captain Douglas H. Gillette, engineer corps, who recently gave a lecture to the Presidio "ofHcers-to-be" on the sub ject of camouflage. Paint is a scarce commodity at the front, and the same is true of burlap and canvas, and when these ingredients are absent the soldier boys find it very easy to do a good camouflaging- Job by smearing the mud same mud that is used on football fields in Oregon over the spokes and caissons of artillery material and otherwise disguising mili tary secrets from the enemy aircraft and other observers. "It is important, remarked Captain Gillette, "to conceal the heads of the men firing from the trenches. Trenches Are Obliterated. "There are two ways to conceal heads, and the one chiefly recommended Is to obliterate the line of the trenches as much as possible. Daubing the head in mud or dust sounds better to a great many of the student officers, however, for once a man has lost his head his efficiency is greatly curtailed, whereas it is ofttimes possible to re cuperate after the loss of a mere trench. "All camouflage Is based on the idea of fooling the enemy by making it ap pear that what is, is not, and what is not, is. It may apply to a single man or gun or to an entire position. The art Is new, but It has been . used so extensively that the supply of raffia, from which screens were made, is ex hausted, and they have to use shredded palmetto leaves and Florida moss. Outlines Broken Vp. "If it Is sought to hide a battery, the best plan is to break up its outline so it cannot be recognized by enemy airplanes. If a scout is looking for a gun and sees something that looks like a cow he is not likely to boast that he has attained the object of his search. It is a fact that objects are recognized by their shape more than by anything else. "Things should always be painted dark on top and light below; that is to make shadows look natural. .For the same reason painted canvas Is sloped at-au angle of at -least 30 de grees over raised objects. A painted pattern should never be stopped at an edge: it should extend around the corner. Dull colors are best, usually. "One school of camouflage artists holds that the best way to reduce the visibility of material is by making it look like straw if It happens to be in a locality where there is straw or by disguising it as bushes. If there are three or four guns at regular in tervals bushes should extend from one to the other; four piles of bushes 30 to 40 feet from each other might en able an airplane scout to penetrate the disguise. Mud Used Profusely. "Spokes and rims of gun carriages hould be spotted with mud. The spots should be irregular and large, as small epots are likely to attract attention. Positions or material may be concealed by painted canvas or burlap, raffia or wire net, or canvas over wire net. With a bucket of paint and a brush the simplest form of camouflage, direct painting, may be achieved. "The armies have taken full advan tage of the qualities of wire net. Some times miles and miles of road leading to the rear are covered with the net, through which enemy airplanes can see nothing. At times the net extends along the sides of the read. "When an airplane appears it is a matter of duty and policy for everyone to hide or remain perfectly still. Cart ridge cases must never be placed in large piles in these days of scientific war, for the sunlight reflected from their surfaces gives the enemy a guide." Four Thousand Germans Killed. Captain Gillette points out ths value of concealing even the front-line trenches by a story of a battalion that concealed its position, and, by waiting until the Germans had advanced t within 50 yards of its trench, killed 4000 of the enemy before retreat was possible. The exact line of the para pet should be confusing to the enemy. If it is not, the position may be sighted during the day and heavy damage may be inflicted at night Even the entanglements in No Man's Land feel the force of the camouflage idea. Captain Gillette can't under stand why they use galvanized wire, which is highly visible and more ex pensive than that which has not been galvanized. Because wood is, more vis ible than iron, posts that support the wire are of iron. BROKE HIMSELF OF SMOKING CIGARETTES A St. I,ouls Man Broke Himself of Smoking CIsarettcs and C kfnlng: by a Simple Home Remedy. Harry Riska, .a well-known resident living at 2016 South Eleventh street. broke himself of the cigarette habit and chewing with a simple recipe that he mixed ai home. In reply to the question as to what he used, he made the following statement: "I iised a simple recipe which I mixed Jr home and which is as follows: To three ounces of water add 20 grains of Muriate of Ammonia, a small box of Varlex Compound and 10 grains of Pepsin. I took a teaspoonful three times a day. Any druggist can mix it for you at very little cost. This recipe can be taken yourself or given secretly to another in coffee, tea or milk or in food, as it has no taste, color or smell and is perfectly harmless. Adv, STEEL MAGNATE'S NEPHEW IS ENLISTED MAN IN NAVY. JW.-.V.VW-. ,vWW-1' " -r- l in.r- W :-t--:t-t.77:: vwm ; $f Jp i I l - it - "1 : - : t v - -4 - -: - . ; , 4 . ' J , - - f, ?a. 47 Photo From Underwood. CHARLES St. SCHWAB II. Ldke many other young college men who are serving their country In this war, Charles M. Schwab II, nephew of Charles M. Schwab, head of the Bethlehem Steel Company, has left his studies at the Pennsylvania State College and enlisted in the Naval Reserve. He is now serving in the transport service, but will soon be sent to the naval academy at Annapolis for training as an ensign. This is the first photograph showing Mr. Schwab in nis unnomi as a sailor in ine united States Navy. HYMN OF HATE SHAMED BILGAR POET'S NEW WAR SONG t'RGES ATROCITIES. Ravishing of - Women Iure to Drive Armies Forward Passages of Horror Translated. WASHINGTON, Nov. 10. (Special.) A remarkable war song, composed by the Bulgarian court poet. Ivan Arnau doff, recently proclaimed the "Bulgar ian Pindar," was received at an entente legation today. The song exalts cruel ty and incites to atrocities. The trans lation Includes these passages: "The sun rises to the horizon col ored with the blood of our enemies. "Do you tarry, young Bulgar? Lift high your hands that they may be blessed by the bloody rays and then sink them into the entrails of a young woman, in order to make jealous the royal purple of Apollon. "With the incense of vapors which dawn sends to the king of the skies, make rise the vapor of blood dear to the gods. Forward, young Bulgar, ever for ward. "Before the planet of day rises from seven fathoms to the horizon, let the lake of blood which will be shed by your Bword rise to seven fathoms. See that decrepit old man who drags his miserable years seeking to cheat death and your zeal? Fell him under your boot. With the fork tear out his trou bled eyes which are unworthy to ad mire the glory of Bulgaria, and give them him to eat for three days. He hungers and thirsts. "Why do you tarry, young Bulgar? Forward, ever forward. "The carpet of the velvet bodies of women and children is softer than April's grass. Taste first of their dew Charm your soul with the savory fauit or ineir touch, and then, when you are intoxicated with voluptuousness and heroism, scatter the useless remains and ride over them as on a royal car pet. Let the iron shoe of your horse ink into the breasts of beautiful wom en, that the milk which vivifies our enemies may dry up. "Why do you tarry, young Bulgar? Forward, ever forward." World Briefs for Busy Folk. Domestic. ' George C. Goodman, yeoman, and Ed ward Will, commissary steward. United btate Navy; John Fitter, a provision merchant, and three drivers in Fitter's employ were arrested in New York on Federal warrants charging.' them with conspiring to defraud the Government. United fatates District Attorney France, of Brooklyn, says the men defrauded the Government of more than $25,000 by short-weighing provisions. "United States Liberty Bonds 4 per cent, broke under par for the first time today on the New .York Stock Ex change, when the price fell to 99.98. Sales ranged from single bonds of $1000 to blocks of 172,000; A und of $100,000 which is to be spent in an investigation of conditions In Mexico, so that Americans may be come familiar with true conditions in the republic, has been created by Ed ward L. Doheny, oil capitalist, of Los Angeles. A warrant charging "John Doe" with the murder ot Dr. Harry L. Chapin was issued following the police verdict that Chapin lost his life as the result of premeditated murder. act. A number of Japanese have pre sented themselves, but nearly all of them have claimed exemption. Hon. T. S. Sproule, M. D.. ex-Speaker of the Dominion of Canada House of Commons and member of the Senate, died at Markdale, Ont., Nov. 10. The Argentine government will send a cruiser to Rio Janiero next week as a mark of friendship toward Brazil. In discussing the visit to Berlin of Count Czernin. the Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister, the Fremdenblatt, of Vienna, in a leading article, apparently inspired, points out that the pro gramme of the Austro-Hungarian Em pire remains unaltered and Is directed toward a speedy and honorable peace. All the corn in France will be requi sitioned soon, Alaurlce Long, Minister of Provisions, announced in the Cham ber of Deputies last night. Grinding mills will be , put under government control to standardize the bread price throughout France. The proposed settlement of the Polish question, according to the Lokal An zeiger, jft'ill be submitted to the ways and means committee of the Reichstag November IS or 19 and to the Austrian Loveliness in All Her Glory Why Stuarf s Calcium Wafers Should Be the Reliance of Maid and Matron Alike They Create and Preserve Skin Beauty. SEND FOR FREE TRIAL PACKAGE. iff NJ. - ' V I I S ' t and Hungarian Parliament delegations In Vienna December 3. The Argentine Minister at Berlin has advised his government that Dr. von Kuehlmann, German Foreign Secretary, has declared his disapproval of dis patches sent by Count von Luxburg concerning South Brazil. BELGIAN HARES RAISED Hood River Orcliarclists to Go Into Industry in Bis Scale. HOOD RIVER, Or., Nov. 18 (Spe cial.) If one Belgian hare will pro duce 100 offsprings in a year, as ex ponents of rabbit raising declare. Hood River County should have close to a million bunnies by this time next year. Scores of orchardists and city families are purchasing pairs, trios and even dozens of the hares and rabbit hutches by the dozens are being erected. Local lumber dealers pay that they have had calls during tHe past several weeks for lumber for rabbit houses from close to 50 men. The Hood River Junior Home Guard, composed of boys of the city schools, have pledged them selves to assist in growing 1000 rab bits the coming year. Foreign. Australia's conscription referendum voting day has been fixed for Decem ber 22. No Hindus have yet registered in Vancouver, B. C, for military service, although they are eligible under the "Take Sly Advice and Use Stuart's Calcium Wafers If zou Want a Pretty Skin." It is a fine thing to Join a party wTtiere loveliness is in all her glory. but don t despair if your lace Is cov ered with pimples, blotches, liver spots or your body is covered in spots .with tetter, rash, boils, etc: Just use Stuart's Calcium Wafers for a short time and see how quickly you will clear up your skin. lour complexion win take on a fresher hue and the rose tint of health will play hide and seek in your cheeks. Impure blood is blue or' black. Purify it and it becomes ruby red. This color showing beneath the skin is the secret of all beautiful complexions. Stuart's Calcium Wafers are sold by all druggists everywhere. Price 60 cents a box. A sample package will be mailed free to anyone who will send coupon below. Free Trial Coupon V. A. Stuart I'll, 4US Stuart Illdg, Marshall, Mien. Send me at once, by return mail, a free trial package of Stuart's Calcium Wafers. . Name '. Street City State S. II. Johnson. Mr. S. H. Johnson, who has been Identified with musical business in Portland and Los Angeles for the past ten years and who is recognized as one of the best-posted and most competent men in his line, has joined the ranks of the G. F. Johnson Piano Co. In his new position Mr. Johnson will have charge 'of the Victrola and Musi cal Merchandise departments, where he will be pleased to meet his musical friends and former patrons. The new store of the G. F. Johnson Piano Co. is a model of convenience. It Is the last word in Victrola equip ment and service. Every Victrola room in the place Is an outside room, flooded with pure, fresh air. A complete line of Vlctrolas, Records and Supplies are constantly on hand. Pianos of integrity and solid .worth are carried In variety of designs and finish. Among these we especially men tion the Packard piano and the Welte Mlgnon player. If you are Interested in musical mer chandise, be sure to visit this store. G. F. Johnson piano Qo. 147-149 Sixth St. Between Alder and Morrison. Cowlitz Indian Writes. KELSO. Wash., Nov. 10. (Special.) Ernest Cloquet, a Cowlitz Indian, who enlisted in the aviation service shortly after the United States entered the war. 31 iiiuiimuiiiiiimiJiuimiiumuKUiUiiiiiitiiti. iiuiiiiiiuiuiiiituaiitiutuiiuiuiiuuiiiiiiiiii uimuiMmiiuiiuimiiimuuuuiiuiuiiuuuMiuuuiiwimiumiiwui You Can't Be a Soldier Help Those Who Are by War Work Fund November 12th to Supporting the Y. M. C. A. the 19th. I Slender-Lined and Unusually Becoming Are Our New Fall and Winter Suits Two Great Assortments Especially Undervalued Choice From Lot One !.r.m..'.Tr $27.95 4,4- at. . Choice From at . YouH surely want one of the handsome Suits when you discover what a smart appearance they will grive you styles and materials join in proclaiming these handsome Suits most fashionable and com fortable for late Fall and Winter wear many of our prettiest mod ' els are not duplicated, enablinc you to have a style "all your own" at very moderate cost, if you choose promptly from these special offerings. The materials are fine serges, velours, broadcloths and mixtures in the most popular shades all sizes 16 to 46. Two Special Offerings in Georgette Crepe 39- in priced at $1.49 yd. 40- in., priced at $1.95 yd. Beautiful high-grade Georg ette Crepes shown in more than . 50 different colors for street and evening wear plenty in black and in white a special price concession from the manufacturer per mits us to undervalue them to you. See our Third-street window display. i 31 51 i n Hi - n Thanksgiving Linens Thrifty housewives, who are particular as, to their table lin ens and who would replenish , their suppfy of the same at especially attractive prices, cannot Well afford to miss this sale, f . 50c a Yard will buy a good, durable mer cerized damask, full 58 inches . wide you have choice from flower, figure and spot de signs. 75c a Yard vy ill buy 64- inch Mercerized Damask of excellent quality and finish a great variety of de signs to select from. $1.00 a Yard. will buy All - linen Damask, 64 Inches wide the most attract ive patterns can't be duplicat ed by us at the above price. $5.50 Each 3M1 ii $125 a Dozen. will buy Mercerized Napkins of good size and quality they come 18 by 18 inches and are hemmed, ready to use. $4.95 Each. will buy fine, All-linen Table Cloths,- 72 inches square they are very beautiful and of splen did quality. will buy Fine All-Linen Table Cloths 72 Inches square. They come in various Datterns n n ri urA worth a great deal more than the above price. Special Sale of Men's Union Suit's Wool mixed P 1 , 6 Q Garments fl.vi'snT One of the best known and most reliable makes fine, natural gray Wool - Mixed Union Suits of seasonable weight and perfect-fitting all sizes. Men's Cotton Fleeced Underwear Shirts and n Drawers at' OC Jrar. The best standard Cotton Fleeced Shirts and Drawers of seasonable weight. All sizes. Special values at above price. If 1 Store Opens at 8:30 A.M. Saturdays at 9 A.M. The Most in Value The Best in Quality Store Closes at 5:30 P. M. Saturdays at 6 P. M. IN - L A writes frojn "somewhere in France" that he is enjoying life there after crossing the Atlantic. Before leaving America he says he had the pleasure of flying over New York City and is anxious to get into active flying work in Europe. The worst trouble of the American troops, he says, is with the language, hut he finds the French as anxious to learn English as the Ameri cana are to learn French. Hood River Soldier Xears Flanders. HOOD RIVER, Or., Nov. 10. (Spe. clal.) In a letter to home folks, Fllis Morse, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Morse, writes that he is en route to Flanders! "I hope," writes the young man, "that I shall soon be able to meet up with some of the other Hood River boys in the service." Young Morse, a member of an aero squadron, was recently pro moted to the rank of Sergeant. A stride to tlie top m one year This is the record of I SUPER CORD TIRES TALK to the users of Firestone Super Cord Tires wherever you see them. They have a message worth many dollars to you. Lower cost per mile in tires and gasoline counts bi& these days, so here, there, everywhere Firestone Super, Cords have become the oal of motorists. These are Firestone Super Cord features that produce extraordinary perform ance. 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