TttE. OREGON , DAILY JOURNAL. PORTLAND,; FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1918. FOR Bffi SHAKE-UP NEW YORK WOMAN CHOSEN FOR HIGH POSITION inquiry Into Fitness of Col. Ryan for Post Begun; Other High Officers May Follow. SECRETARY: OF WAR Camp Lewis, American Lake. Jan. 25. (I. N. S.) What Is promised as a complete shake-up among officers of high rank who have not been measuring; tip to the standard set for these who are expected to lead troops-over seas, began today when Colonel Lewis S. Ryan, commanding the 346th field artillery, was relieved of command and ordered before a board of " investigation to de termine his further fitness to command hi resrlment. The board according to law must be composed of officers senior to Colonel Ryan and the personnel of it, as an nounced in orders, Is Brigadier General Henry I). Styer, commanding the 181st Infantry brigade here; Colonel Pegram Whltworth. commanding the 362nd in fantry ; Colonel Harry L. Cavanaugh commanding the 363rd infantry; Colonel Sam K. Bottoms, commanding the 347th field artillery, and Colonel Ralph S. Granger, commanding the 348th field jirtlllery. Others to Be Summoned In the event that Colonel Ryan, who holds a commlBsfon in the national army as such, is found to be unfit to hold that grade. It was said tonight that, he probably will be demoted to the rank which he held in the regular army that of major. He was promoted to colonelcy In the national army lasfOc-. tober and had received advancement to the rank of major in the regular army last summer. While a captain of ar tillery he had been stationed at Fort, Scott. Colonel Ryan's summons before the board. It was said, was the first of sev ' eral whose further fitness to command troops has been questioned. Those who hold reserve commissions were merely 'placed on the active list. Three Majors May Follow Just who will be ordered to appear, ' for the board was not given out for pub lication but it was declared that three majors probably will be the next ones whose ability to hold their grades will be the subject of the strictest investiga tion by the board. The order for Colonel Ryan to appear before the board Is one In compliance to war department orders and his hearing will begin In the next few days. The scope of the examining board is indicated In the division order which says : Kjan Demoted Others "Pursuant to general orders, war de partment, a board of officers Is hereby convened to examine into the report on the capacity, qualifications, conduct and efficiency of such officers as may be ordered before it." With one exception every man or dered before the board .has been placed on. the inactive list and returned home, Nine first lieutenants and 13 second have been examined and have failed to be kept In active service. The one captain ordered before the board was retained in service but given two weeks' sick leave. Colonel Ryan was a member of the board which dismissed Beveral lieu tenants. Lawyer's Loyalty Questioned Tacoma, Jan. 25. (I. N. S.) The loy alty of Beveral Tacoma and Butte at torneys has been questioned by the mil itary authorities of Camp Lewis. Affidavits have been sworn to by en listed men. it was said Thursday, that certain attorneys have offered to help them get releases from the army for considerations of from $15 to $100. It Is understood the military authorities have asked the Tacoma and Butte bar associations to Investigate. i t v:i ?Sw , V Vs & - v vs a -, 'st'l' ft I I yy.-yy.-y.-y.: vt -y.yyA-yyifyyyyyy.-x '.6-y, , - .v. . vvx-x-wx-x-fr It I Vql '." -',' , . " A - , ' J III I x ,'""'' '"?.' -','','-' -"S ' X, tlx I WW (' " ' AF ' V i ' s' , ' ' I I ft I V v? f fP- A ' r '" - ' V f NO WILLIAM . LCy Mrs. William Randolph Hearst has been requested by Mayor Hylari of New York to serve as chairman of the woman's committee of the mayor's com mittee of national defense. Mayor Hylan declared that it was largely through the efforts of Mrs. Hearst that the law ere- BEGINS NVESTIGAIN OF SOLDIER'S DEATH Sen. Chamberlains Charge in Answer to President Bears Fruit; Statement Planned. ating the child welfare board was en acted. Mrs. Hearst will reorganize the woman's committee and will create as practical and hard working committee as possible, with the object of securing actual, beneficial results promptly and effectively. American Aviators Will Be Recognized Paris, Jan. 25. (By Mall) (I. N. S.) American aviators will be cited official ly by name after destroying their tenth enemy . machine. Is the conclusion reached by the signal corps of the United States army, which has been investigating the merits of the systems employed by the various belligerents. The British aviation service has re mained anonymous throughout the war, but the French have announced the "aces" of their air service and the pub lication of names has met with popular approval. Idle dollars are Rlacker 4ollara. Inreat In War Barincs Stamp. They par intereat. Gypsy Politics Ask Aid iVom President Sacramento, Cat, Jan. 25. U. P.) John Adams, nephew of the late Alex ander Adams, . king of the gypsies, has written to President Wilson asking the president to 'use his Influence in post poning the election of his uncle's suc cessor, to be held in Berkeley today. Woman Kills Children and Self 'Chicago, Jan, 25. (I. N. S.) De spondent because her husband left her for another woman, Mrs. Josephine Pan sella dressed and bathed three of her children, lay down with them on the bed and turned on the gas. When Mathew Panzella, her father-in-law, came home he found all four dead. Washington. Jan- 25. (I. X. S.) Secretary of War Baker Thursday au thorised Immediate investigation into the case of a soldier alleged to have died at .an army cantonment without notice being given his family, and whose naked dead body is -said to have been found by the soldier's father on the floor of a hospital ward- A letter from the boy's father detail ing the circumstances was read on the floor of the senate Thursday afternoon by Senator Chamberlain In his reply to the president. Other Cases Reported Announcing the investigation. Secre tary Baker said: "This is not a singular case, I may say. There have been other similar cases reported to me. In each case there has been a prompt investigation. Of course It has been Impossible to gather over a million men without in cidents of this kind." it has been .impossible to secure trained medical attendants, he con tinued. "Had these men been taken ill while at home they would have been cared for in most cases by their moth ers, sisters or wives. Taken ill at the camps, they had, of course to be taken care of by employes. "It must be remembered in Judging these incidents that the army had to get' the nurses and hospital attendants without stripping the regular hospitals of the country. It has been difficult for even the regular Institutions to get help. But in each case where there has been obvious neglect pt patients there will be rigid investigation." Mr. Baker refused to comment directly upon Senator Chamberlain's speech ex cept In this one instance. He said that he is to go before the house military affairs committee on Saturday and will there make a full detailed statement and submit himself to any questions that may be asked. He insisted that it was not proper for him at this time to comment upon a speech made by a senator on the floor. It was made clear to the secretary, however. Just what impressions of the Chamberlain speech were going forth, and he consented to dlseuss the condi tions revealed without reference to the fact that they had been told on the floor of the senate. Clothing shortages, he indicated, had been entirely made up in many in stances. ' installation Into office of "newly elected officers of the' Progressive Business Men's club. :. Situations ' more amusing than serious were thus developed. The address of the day was delivered by C B. Welgle of the United States forest service, who described the forest and agricultural possibilities of Alaska. .ii i m J ' Survey of Yards of District Is Ordered Tire Ckal'raaa Pies Isstrsets i Lloyd JT. Weatwortk, Loral Shlpplsg Board Of fielal, t olaveatlgate Wood Skip. Special investigation of capacity of all shipyards in this district will be made at once upon orders from Vice Chairman Pies, according to announcement today of Lloyd J. Wentworth. district officer of the United States shipping board. The amount of lumber that will be available and the probable amount of wood ship tonnage that It win produce will be special phases of the surrey. Mr. Wentworth estimates that 185 vessels can be constructed in the Oregon district this year. Jay-S. Hamilton today was named dis trict officer for Oregon of the fir pro duction board by J. H. Bloedel of Seat tle, named administrator. Robbers Got Gash But Not Any Dope Proprietor Otesrs of Model Drsg Store Cornered by A rsted Men Wall An other Clean Cask Register of $17. When O. F. Osburn, proprietor of the Model drug store. 665 .Washington, stepped around the prescription case in answer to the opening front door, about 9 :30 Thursday night, he met not a pros pective customer, but a masked high wayman with a long black gun. Turn ing back, he attempted the opposite side, but met another masked highway man with a long black gun. Gazing to ward the cash register, he saw a third man In the act of prying it open. I After cleaning the cash register of $37 they demanded where Osburn kept his "dope." At first he refused to tell, but upon threats told them It was In the safe. At that moment someone en tered the front way and the three rob bers left through a side door. Examinations Start Monday The Dalles. Or.. Jan. 25. The work of examining the registered men In this county will begin Monday morning at the courthouse. Thirty men,' of class 1. received their notices yesterday to ap pear for examination. There are 111 men of the Wasco county draft list who are In class 1. The board will examine 30 men each day until, the list is com pleted. Kalama Electrician Dies From Injuries C Retcllff, an employe of the North Coast Power company, of Kalama. WasK. died at St. Vincent's hospital Thursday night as the result of Injuries received near Kalama the same afttr bctn. Wilson Has Cold; Meeting Goes Over Washington. Jan. 25. U. P.) Presi dent Wilson Is suffering from a cold, which caused the cancellation of his appointments today. He was to have had a meeting of the cabinet at 2 :30. Wife-Puts ;Husband i In Firs'f Draft- Call - ' V , " DemaiUe Trembles Laad Haseaad la First Draft Call Waea Wife Tells HI Hatbaadlett QsaUUee. - '. ' Tacoma. Wash- Jan. 2S.-- CU. P.) When the first contingent of the sew draft reports at Camp Lewis s about March 1, IL I. Hanson of Bus ton. In,all , probability, will be among those present and Mrs. Hanson will have been respon-, slble for the fact, according to exemption board officers here today. , " . ,. Discord had been rife In the Hanson houschofd. When Hanson received hH Questionnaire, however, he craftily ef fected a reconciliation. Mrs. Hanson told ' exemption officials. Then, upon declar ing his responsibility as the ,famL'y breadwinner and being placed ia the rearmost class, he deserted bis wife again. ' . Mrs. Hanson went to the exemption board, stated the circumstances of the case and succeeded in having her hus band shifted to class one. - Idte dollar are ularkn dollar. lavest ta Wlf, ' RaTTOcm Ktampa. They pay intarast, - - ' ' in Robber Goes to Take Bath; Caught Chehalls, Wash., Jan. 25. The main who early this morning held up the Little Falls State bank at Vader. bind ing and gagging Cashier A N. Cheney and getting away with about 16000. was captured Just before noon at Winlock. He went to his room In a hotel there to take a bath. The landlady became suspicious of his actions, searched his clothes, found the stolen cash, called the police and now the robber Is on his way back to Chehalls. Cashier Cheney had Just finished counting the money for the day's busi ness when the robber appeared and forced him to put the cash in a sack. Cheney gave the alarm as soon as he could release himself and furnished a good description of the robber. Officers were on his trail In a short time. Progressive Club Calls in Police Members of the police force. Captain Jenkins and Traffic Officer Stark were pressed into service Thursday In the Lungs Are Weakened By Hard Colds CASCARAM QUININE The old family remedy la tablet form aafe, sore, easy to take. No opiates do unpleasant after effects. Cures colds la 34 bouts Orip ia ' days. Money back if it fails. Oct the genuine pox win Red Top and Mr. Hill 'a picture on it 24 Tablets for 25c. At Any Drag Star SATURDAY Boys' Day! Here's a big lot of boys extra knicker Norfolk Suits waiting for new owners. Mighty good suits, too, at a price every parent can afford. Cassimere, tweeds, nov elty mixtures stylishly tailored. Choose any pattern or size for only $6.50 For Winter Days A new Overcoat or a wirm Mackl- niw. Bring the boys down here and let me show them these stacks of nobby outer garments. There's still a lot of Winter ahead; warm garments will be needed. My prices are moderate. Overcoats $5 to $15 Mackinaws $5 to 8.50 New Things for Boys Blouses and Shirts 76c to $5. Hats and Caps, 50c to $3. --Military and Naval Hats, $1.50 and $2.50. Sweaters, $2 to $5. Leather Belts, 35c, 50c, ?5c. Boys' Shop on the Second Floor Elevator la I pejeBsssBBs en B ellm - -ft n 1 1 orrisonStreet at Fourth: mai k II II 8 aU Artistic Picture Framing to Order at Lowest Prices. Third Floor Sporting Goods, Wheel-Goods, Trunks and Bags, Fourth Floor Hair Dressing and Manicuring on Second Floor Portland Agents for Gossard, Nemo, Bien Jolie, Bon Ton and Royal Worcester Corsets Richardson's TaHe Linens, Portland Maid Silk Hose and Ohio Standard Electric Cleaners Consolidation Is to Be Topic at Forum City Commlimloner Berber to Pet For ward Arguments Favoring Joining of ' Clt j end County at First Unitarian. A. L. Barbur commissioner of public . works, for many years an advocate of the consolidation of Portland and Mult nomah county, will present his views on this subject Sunday night at the public forum in the First Unitarian church. Data collected throughout the country from combined city and county govern ments has been secured by Mr. Bar bur, i Saving of considerable money, aboli tion of boards, commissions and em ' pioyes where work is duplicated and efficient government have been the re sults of consolidation, according to Mr. Barbur. Vimy Ridge Warrior Accused of Forgery Tacoma, Wash.,4 Jan. .25. (I. N. S.) Charles Turnow, 'youthful survivor of two of the biggest battles on the Euro pean western front, spent his twentieth birthday Thursday In the Tacoma city Jail, reflecting on the loss of his left leg at Vimy ridge while serving with the Princess Pat light infantry and on varl ous accusations of Tacoma merchants that he had passed forged checks on them, the aggregate roughly estimated at about $200. Chattanooga, Tenn., is Turnow s home city. THIS IS THE AGE OF YOUNGWOMEN And Women With the Look of Youth U. S. Savings Certificates and Thrift Stamps -Help win the war by investing your savings in War Certificates or Thrift Stamps, backed by the entire wealth of the Jnited States. For sale at the main office, 4th floor. Buy them NOW. FILLED BOOKS OF TRADING STAMPS REDEEMED IN CASH 4TH FLOOR The Standard Store of the Northwest Olds, Wortman & King Reliable Merchandise Reliable Methods MAIL ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT AND CAREFUL ATTENTION TRY USI For Best Lunch in Portland Come to Our Tea Room All foods prepared under; strict sanitary Inspection in our own spotless kitchens. Luncheon served from 11:30 to 2:30; afternoon tea from 2:30 to 4:30. Prompt service, reasonable prices. Double Stamps Given With Charge or Cash Purchases In All Departments Everywhere, it Is the young or young looking, woman who Is making the most of the wonderful opportunities for women today. The good things are not for those who seem to have passed their greatest usefulness. . Don't let gray, streaked with gray, or faded hair with Its-look of age rob you of your chance. Tou can easily regain ail its youthful beauty as many other women have by using Q-ban Hair Color Restorer occasionally. .Q-ban will not Aye your hair. It sim ply brings back the natural color and gloss. It is a delightful toilet requisite that should not be confused with hair dyes and other such preparations. Q ban will not stain the scalp, wash or rut) off. It does not Interfere with shampoo ing or waving the hair. Easily applied. '. , Sold by all good druggists everywhere on Money Back Guaranteed Price , 16e . - f Adv.) r f Girls' Spring Dresses Sample Garments Greatly Reduced $7.50 Models $4.85 $23 Models $9.85 Second Floor Manufactur ers' samples, advance spring 1918 styles, just in by ex press. Linens, serges, ging hams and silks in all the very newest colorings. Sizes for girls 8, 10, 12 and 14 years of age. 3 Special Lots Samples &A OK to $7.50 POeJ LOT 1 worth up -LOT 2 Samples dr7 A C worth up to $16.50 P I 'xej LOT 3 SamplesflQ QT worth up to $25 at 0&oD More GoodNews of Savings for Saturday The Last Day of Our Ah. fa rsFii w m in tom mm mmun mmxcw 1 1 uv '.'Yi.V'Ni.' This Advertisement Contains, Only a Partial List of the Many Offerings Come to the Store and See! There's Real Economy In using Home Journal patterns there's satisfac tion, too, for they are easy to go by and the styles are authentic in every detail. Waistcoat pat terns as illus trated 15c f PATTERN I THE LADIES HOME JOURNAL Prices on Nemo Corsets Will Advance Feb. 4 The first advance tn price of Nemo Corsets is scheduled for MONDAY, FEB. 4. The manufacturers have notified us that on and after that date Nemo models Nos. 554 and S55-will.be $6 instead of $5, and models Nos. 403 and 405 will be $5 instead of $4.50. Women who wear Nemo Corsets should lay in a supply of their- favorite numbers while there is yet time to buy at old prices.- Trimmed Hats at $2.45 o ) Second Floor Trimmed hats in large and small ri of soft velvet vin black LO and a good assortment of Uhats in this assortment worm i to1, no. Be cause there are only 105 hats and because the val ues are so remarkaole we urge you to come -early in the ;r day.dK - A While they last tpA&'d Down Go Coat Prices To a New Low Level To get the coat stocks in the best possible shape for inventory new low prices nave been put upon over 200 garments for Saturday's selling. This season's best styles in belted and loose effects many trimmed with fur, plush, matlamb and other materials. 200 Coats in 4 Lots. LOT 1 Women's and Misses' Winter Coat, priced special at $9.00 LOT 2 Women's andJVlisses' Winter Coat, priced special at $13.00 LOT 3 Women's and Misses' Winter Coat, priced special at $17.00 LOT 4 Women's and Misses Winter Coat, priced special at $19,00 Fancy Crepe Waists $3.89 On Sale, Center Circle, First Floor Flesh, white, black and navy Georgette Crepe Waists in many pretty styles, with deep collars and trimmed with fine tucks and embroidery. Also crepe de chine waists In tailored styles with large satin collars and vestees. These (gQ QQ are shown in white and colors. Special for this salevOeOc Women's Sport Veils 3 for 25c M&in Floor Very new and very smart these adjustable sport veils. Shown in Iiht, medium and dark brown Also in black. Priced at 10e or 3 for 25c Delicatessen Specials For Saturday Fourth Floor DRIED BEEF Wafer sliced, fine for creaming. Priced Cfl Saturday at, the pound tJUC BAKED HAM Machine Cfn sliced, Saturday, pound at UlIC PRESSED Corned Beef iA. for sandwiches, special, lb. fxUC EASTERN Beef Sauslge Ofn at, special, the pound, only OlC OREGON Swiss Cheese A pr priced at, a pound only fxwl OREGON Cream Brick QC Cheese priced at, a pound OOC Use Fleisher's Yarns the quality is always uniform and. colors the best to be bad. We have a full supply In' the gray and khaki shades. -' 25c to 35c Fancy Ribbons Double -iri V J stamps m xaxci si J Htl r a Main floor Extra special offering for Saturday. Plain and fancy hairbov ribbons, 25c, and 35c qualities "Qf priced special at per yard JLUC Ribbon Novelties Reduced Main Floor Vanity Bags, party bags, slipper bags, coat hangers and various -other fancy articles made from best quality ribbons. Choice Saturday at 'A to Y off reg ular selling prices. Women's Neckwear $3 Grades at 9&c Main Floor Odd lines Women's high-grade neckwear priced for quick selling. 'Jabots, Stocks, Collars, Sets and Vestees of Georg ette, net, satin and organdy material This season's newest styles. 1.50 toQQ to 3.00 Neckwear now for only tOL Wobl Scarf Sets $1.75Grades$1.19 Main Floor Women's and Misses' Wool Scarf and Cap Sets in plain colors and fancy mixed stripe effects. Shown In all the most desirable shades. Sets formerly (1 "I Q selling at 1.75 Priced Saturday eDA7 1 I AAyyy