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'.-tti 9 ' iggfolS?TllB OREGON STWD AY ; JOURNAL, PORTLAND. . SUNDAY "MORNING, JUNE . 10, : 1917. ANOTHER mm TRAINING CAMP TO OPEN ON AUGUST 27 Applications Must Be Made Between June 15 and July 15; None Accepted Later, EXAMINATIONS TO FOLLOW Surgeons "Will Tislt Various Oonvenl- snt points Directly After Cloning Dat. Washington, June 9. (P. N. S.) The majority of officers for the drafted forces of the new national army from the states of Utah. Wyo ming. Montana. Idaho, Nevada, Oregon. Washington and California the eight commonwealths that comprise the great west will be trained' at the second officers' training camp to open at the Presidio of San Francisco, Aug ust 27. and continue through Novera ber 26. The new camp at the Presidio will have- for its definite purpose the pro ducing of a body of line officers, for the infantry, cavalry, field and coast guard artillery, capable of filling all places in the grades above lieutenants, and many of the places in the lieuten ant grades of the second 500,000 troops expected to be called to the colors soon after the first 600,000 has been mobilized. Those Eligible to Apply Adjutant General McCain announces that those eligible to appl for train ing at the second Presidio camp may be listed as follows: (a) Members of the officers' reserve corps, line sections, who through no fault of 'their own were unable to aitend the first series of camps. (b) Non-commissioned officers of regular army, recommended in March by the war department, for tempor ary appointment. In case of war, who through no fault of their own were unable to attend the training class for regular army non-commissioned offi cers in April. The maximum age for this class is 60 years. (e) Resigned officers in the regular army; the maximum age is 60 years. (d) Men of proper qualifications, made eligible for the officers" reserve corps by the army appropriation of jlay 12, 1917, and officers of the staff jcorps, with two months service in war who have had experience in infantry, cavalry or artillery. The maximum age Is 60 years. (e) Men who are qualified for com missions under general orders number 42. war department, 1915. The maxi mum age is 60 years. Minimum Age Limit Given (f) Citizens of the United States Who have had service in the present war as officers and non-commissioned officers of the line in the armies of friendly powers. The maximum age of this class is 44. (g) Men of exceptional qualifica tions who have tendered their services t the government, prior to June 6, 1917, and who have been listed under general orders 3 7. war department. Maximum age is 60 years. (h) Other cltlsens with valuable military experience, and who have demonstrated 'marked abilty and ca pacity for leadership. Maximum age limit 1st 44 years. The minimum age limit for all Is 20 years and nine months. However, In order to , attain the experienced class of men - desired, preference will be given to men over 81 years of age. It will be difficult for men under that age to qualify, except In rare instances where the applicant has preeminent qualifications or unusual military ex perience. The adjutant general points out that men who were certified as acceptable for the first Presidio camp, now in operation, and who were not accepted. must renew their applications. Application Sate Bet Applications must be made between June 15 and July 15. All applications received after July 15 will be returned. The application must be accompanied with the names of three responsible citlsens, who know the applicant, al- MANY THERE BE TUaASTXO OASbCEXTS for the Cuts of Strains, Sprains and Weak Joints. WXXST, A2TXX.ZI AJTD STTFTOBXTI For Every form of Hernia. TxtrszrjES Catalogues and measurement blanks mailed on request. BRITISH PUBLISHER TO HELP AMERICA Lord Northcliffe (Alfred Harms worth), whose mission to the United States is to coordinate the work begun by Foreign Min ister Balfour. though letters of recommendation are pot desired. Shortly after July 15 army exam iners will visit various convenient- points and the applicants will be called up for examination. Members of the training camps will receive $100 a month while in train ing, their transportation, uniforms and subsistence. They must agree to ac cept such commissions as the secre tary of war may tender to them. All applications should be addressed to the commanding general, western department, San Francisco. Vulcanizing Plant Explc osion Is Fatal Los Angeles, June 9. (V. P.) An explosion In the vulcanising room rf the Pacific Coast rtubber company, at 229 East Sixth street, burned to crisp Raymond Peck, part owner of the firm, this afternoon. Others in the vulcanizing plant escaped. who limp needlessly through life. A weak instep or ankle a wrongly fitted shoe misplaced body weight these and other causes often make life a burden, walking or standing a misery. In our Appliance Section (second floor) we meet -these adverse conditions with skillfully devised appliances. 'Tis a very vital part of our calling, in which we sup plement the skilled surgeon's and physi cian's task. Ours is the largest house west of Chicago supplying those aids and appliances which serve to remedy bodily defects and deformities. Our associates are skilled men and women, whose long experience in this work insures certain and satisfactory service. WE RENT BEDSIDE TABLES, WHEEL CHAIRS, BABY SCALES, VIBRATORS Many find us for one of these for a brief time only not sufficient to Justify an outright purchase. To these our Rental Plan of necessities to the ailing will render a real benefit. Our Vibrators are well built and easily handled. You will Improve your condition by a daily massage so easily administered by yourself. Residence Calls If Desired ALOEB STREET AT WEST fWBK MA8SHAU. 4-7QO Always "S. & H." Stamps First Thre IFE'S TASK ' IS TO HELP AMERICA AVOID ALLIES' ERRORS Celebrated British Publisher on Great Mission Will Be Welcomed by Officialdom. KNOWN FOR EFFICIENCY Korthcliffe rained for What K Has Accompli shed for Britain Blue the War Began- "Washington, June 9. I. N. S.) Lord Northcliffe comes to this coun try, the British foreign office today advised the state department, solely as a director of commercial activities. Washington, June 9. (U. P.) Tr-e visit of Lord Northcliffe, who comis from England to coordinate the wor undertaken by Foreign Minister Bal four, is expected to be productive ot results. Northcliffe has been Britain's great est doer. He, more than any otner man, was responsible for the curtail ing of Kitchener's power, the appoint ment of Lloyd George as minister of munitions and later his selection as premier. It was the insistent ham mering of the Northcliffe press that was finally responsible for the modi fication of the British, censorship and it was Northcllffe's personal foresight alone, and his energy at a time when his efforts were ridiculed throughout Great Britain, that the British avia tion corps was, next to the British navy, the best prepared branch of the service at the outbreak of hostilities. zrortholiffe Knows America Northcliffe , knows America and Americans and understands both as but few Britishers do. He has always surrounded himself with a large num ber of Americans in his publishing business and his office and his home have for years been the Mecca or Americans of affairs seeking a short cut to direct business action in Eng land. Months spent In America In travel and in work, an unusual faculty for minute observation coupled with a marvelous memory and a detailed knowledge of American history, have equipped Northcliffe with peculiar ability for the Job he is to undertake For months friends here have been urging him to come to America to as sist In the task of enabling the United States to visualize the great war drama In which It was obvious the United States was designed to play a part All such urgings were turned down, however, on the theory that his com ing might be misconstrued as an at tempt by an outsider to Interfere In American affairs. Visit Xs "Welcome While the announcement of his com ing states that he is making the trip at the request of the British war coun cil, it Is understood that even before this request was granted Northcliffe was assured that his presence was da sired by American officialdom. It li presumed that having been Britain's most vigorous and at the same time most constructive critic, his big task will be to advise with those in Wash ington who are seeking to hold to a minimum the repetition try America of the blunders of the allies. This Is his own Idea of his post as successor to Foreign Minister Bal four at the head of the British war missions. Conception, of His Task "I am not coming on a speechmafc lng or banqueting tour." Lord North cliffe declared Just prior to his do parture from London. "I propose tak ing offices downtown in New York, where I can confer on the many busi ness interests involved in the British ana aauea missions. "The high honor conferred on me by the British government is probably due more to the fact that I am very much at home in America and hav countless friends there than to any particular merit of my own. "I am hopeful not only of impart ing any war lessons which I may bav AXDS 70S TH23 SEAT rT.ABTIO sTocxxves for Enlarged (Varicose) Veins. -HOME A 6171 srrppoxTiata for the OverfsU. Floors. Write us for information NORM I KINtt fFORrSF IMQPFr.TQ A I IMITPn QTATFQ nFQTDnYPP I gi z&r I'-ti M ii I t 1 V;l i ill v4-Ar- Wk King George visits one of the United States destroyers at Liverpool photograph "bluejackets are showing the British learned from many visits to the war to my American friends, but also of deriving ideas which are certain to be evolved by American natural genius for Invention. "I feel much diffidence in succeed ing so important and charming a per sonality as Balfour, but I shall do my best to harmonize the work of the allied missions and I may say to facil itate the enlistment of as many British subjects now in the United States as possible." AIMS OF U. S. r IN WAR TOLD BY PRESIDENT (Continued From Piff One.) end in the restoration of the status quo ante. 'It was. the status quo ante out of which this iniquitous war issued forth. the power of imperial German govern ment within the empire and Its wide spread domination and influence out side of that empire. That status must be altered In such fashion as to pre vent any such hideous thing from ever happening again. Pis-hting for Liberty of All "We are fighting for the liberty, the self government and the undictated de velopment of all peoples and every feature of the settlement that con cludes this war must be conserved and executed for that purpose. Wrongs must first be righted and then ade quate self guards must be created to prevent their being committed again. We ought not to consider remedies merely because they have a pleasing1 and sonorous sound. Practical ques tions can be settled only by practical means. Phrases will not accomplish the result. effective readjustments will; and whatever readjustments are necessary must be made. "But they must foLlow a principle and that principle Is plain. No peo ple must be forced under sovereignty under which it does not wish to live. No territory must change hands ex cept for the purpose of securing thoso who inhabit it a fair chance of life and liberty. Tutus Peace Most Bs Qnaraatssd "No Indemnities "must be Insisted on except those that constitute payment ror manliest wrongs done. No read justments of power must be made ex cept such as will tend to secure the future peace of the world and the future, welfare and happiness of Its peoples. "And then the free peoples of the world must draw together In some common covenant, some genuine and practical cooperation that will in ef- ievi wmuuie wear iorce to secure peace and justice In the dealings of n&uons wiui on another. The broth. erhood of mankind must jk longer be a i air out empty phrase; it must be given a structure of force and reality. Workable Partnership Sufrested The nations must realize their common life and effect a workable partnership to secure that life against tne aggressions of autocratic and self pleasing power. "For these things we can afford to pour out blood and treasure. For these are the things w have always piwiossea 10 aesire, ana unless we pour out blood and treasure now and succeed, we may never be able to unite or show conquering force again in ine great cause or human libertv The day has come to conquer or sub mit, if the forces of autocracy can divide us, they will overcom us; if we stand together, victory Is certain ana the liberty which victory will secure. We can afford then to be generous, but we cannot afford to then or now to foe weak or omit any single guarantee or justice and security "WOODROW WILSON." Plump Baby Girl Is Looking for Home A plump, blue eyed, 4-monUvs-old baby srirl wants a home. Early Mon day morninc at the office of WH F. Spencer, head of the home placing de partment of the juvenile court In the court house, she will wait for her foster-parents. The little girl's mother is unable to caro for her and rather than place her in an institution she is endeavoring to find somo one to give the ba.by a home. Loss of Life at , Salvador Not Heavy New Tork. June . CTJ. P.) There was yery little loss of life and reports of property damage in the San Sal vador earthquake were greatly exag gerated, according to brief cables to Bloom Brothers, bankers, from their representatives In San Salvador today. The Information received today was in response to cables here requesting confirmation ot the almost complete destruction ot. San Salvador and sur rounding cities. -It was said at tha consulate of San Salvador here today it the artbquake ', w had been marked by heavy loss of life, information concerning it would hsve come to the consulate from San Sal vador officially. Nothing has been received. Pictures of - Flag May Be Published Albany, N. T. June 9. (I. N. S.) A bill making it legal for newspapers to publish pictures of the American flag has been signed by Governor Whitman.. Heretofore this has been a misdemeanor. MM I vk 1L , on its arrival in European waters monarch the .mechanism of thn Villa Forces Eout Carrauza Troops Battle Oocnrred at Aldama; oarraaua Oarrlsoa IffutlnlM; British Pay In demnity to Protect OH TUlda. El Paso, Texas, June 9. (U. A routing defeat of Car ran xa forces by VlUlstaa at Aldama. the reported mu tiny of Carransa's garrison at Tor reon and a 'report that British agents have paid an indemnity to Canuto Reyes, said to be In control of tha Tamplco oil fields, constitute the total iPRESTlGE GAINED. BY A girls, laughs fflme, FETOV A hmrm . r? ;kk . - 1 - -- - '.,?ii,.jCjrV-'-.'i-7'A-'., . J w j to take part In the war. In this big guns. of news filtering into El Paso from Mexico today. No details of the Aldama battle were Included. At Torreon Carranzlsta soldiers, in censed at not receiving their pay for several months, are reported by ar rivals here today to have taken mat ters Into their own hands, mutinied, sacked stores in the town and shot several soldiers and civilians. Tonight well authenticated reports said that British agents, to prevent damage to the Tamplco oil wells, from which the British navy is largely sup plied, have paid, an indemnity to Canuto Reyes, who is reported at the head of a band of 4000 bandits. In control of the Tamplco district. QUALITY SUSTAINEDi COMEDY FEATURE ROYAL ROGUE designing villains all go to mak up ana tmrui directed by Maurice Toumeur in her first great Paramount release Love, Mystery, Romance, Pa&slori, dramatic ally depicted in this tale of re-incamation. A picture in which the military life and society of modern Egypt are cleverly, colorfully, wonderfully blended with that of the Egypt of the Pharaohs. Wooden Ship Slow,' ' mi uenvers uargg wi&AJsaaur 9xmr U-Boa-W Mine, BsiThtnf Tn"t Tom f Cargo. ' : Washington, June (L N." S.) Braving German submarines and . mines, a Yankee sailing ship construct- ; rd of wood, has successfully concluded . a voyage to France, carrying a cargo of 2000 tons. It was announced here , today. . . While the name of the vessel la BOV given. If was stated that she belonged to the American Shipping company, which has been a heavy loser, from submarine attacka Relying solely upon wind power and the skill of ber " skipper, and mlmu all wireless appara 'us, the ship successfully made ta4 trip through the pathway laid by Oex , man submarines. f The feat pf the Yankee skipper If ' considered extraordinary here and' at the navy department he was highly commended. That the trip was made in 26 days was accepted here as proof -' that the vessel was forced to go far out of her ordinary course, presumably -' to escape runn.ng afoul of U-boat a. In Washington the feat of the Tan- . kee master is accepted as evidenoe of Of 1. the feasibility of sending cargoes foodstuffs and munitions ts Europe wooden oottoms. Wfcn writing to err calling as plrua nmnUoD The Journal. Av.) Say, Boys! It's "Some" WAFFLE ' CRISP AND BROWN, AhlD COT. FEE WITH IT, FOR Qq, WOODS ffi 101 6th, Corner SUrk . . 1 .' -vl - ) . - ' ' .. ',' : . ii - '' .5 , .3 a play of lit A ',