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:u:,,:,:j.a,,z . ' t ? ... . THE OREGON DAILY i JOURNAL, PORTLAND, THURSDAY, MARCH.. 21, 1918. GOV MHYC01 E FORMALLY IN RACE FOR SECOND TERM Executive of State Has Been Making Vigorous Campaign for Number of Months. . FIVE NOW SEEKING PLACE Secretary of State Ben W. Olcott, 5 Gus Moser, Dr. J. E? Anderson : and L. J. Simpson Candidates. T Salem. Or.. March 21. Governor Wlthycombe has made formal announce ment of his candidacy for re-election. He has been, vigorously campaigning for ft number of months, but this Is his first official statement on the subject. Five' candidates are now formally In the race for the Republican nomination ' for governor. Besides Governor Wlthy combe. they are Secretary of State Ben TV Olcott, State Senator Ous C. Moser of Portland. Or. J. B. Anderson of The Dalles, and Lou I a J. Simpson of North Bend. Governor Wltbjeombe' Ajpnonneement I Governor Wlthycombe's announcement "la as follows : ' "it the people of Oregon are of the opinion 'that I have served them faith fully. I should be pleased to receive a vote of confidence at their hands. ? "The governor of the state has the "ear of the people. It Is therefore in his powei? to assist In creating and main taining: a healthy public sentiment on the many subjects which make for com munity welfare., I have been mindful of this fact, have and have done mote thn development of the state, to deat ruct i ve agre ncles In orchard an& farm; for the general encouragement -of productiveness in all lines of endeavor; for the careful. - intelligent handling: ot the several state institutions and their wards, observing as far as possible the best lines of modern treatment while at the same time securing for these and for every department of state business the closest possible economy. "Domestic tranquility ' and business confidence are intimately related to the public welfare. I shall do all in my power to promote them. I note . with pleasure the growing, disposition of em ployers and employes to consider each other's rights and to adjust differences by discussion In a spirit of fairness and equity. "The routine duties of the office will not be neglected by me. but every effort will be put forth to bring each branch of the state service to a condition of maximum usefulness. The efficiency of the service must never be sacrificed for the sake of political advantage. "I shall be mindful of the fact that I am the representative of the whole people and shall welcome suggestions from any citizen to the end that the collective wisdom may be brought to bear, on all problems. "If honored by -a re-election I shall continue to give the best that Is in me to every branch of the public service." UNROOT TO OPEN CAMPAIGN FRIDAY Wisconsin Republican Nominee for Senator Will Start Fight at Madison. SCHV1BLE NOT TO QUIT RACK Seeks Republican Nomination for .Short Term IV S. Senatorehip. Charles J. Schnabel will be a. candidate for the Republican nomination for the.. "short term" United States sehatorshlp. according to announcement made by him. In his announcement he states that he was attempting to meet the. situation suggested by the attorney general, and that it had been his idea that the gov ernor should appoint the man elected to the ..long term, the winner of the short term election resigning in order that this could be done. Mr. Schnabel says, hnusvpr. that, having announced his ! candidacy he does not feel Justified in withdrawing because of the entrance or Senator Mulkey Into the contest, but will adhere to his original Intention, make no campaign, and permit the peo ple to decide the contest. Mr. Schnabel was born in Pittsburg In 1867. and has resided in Portland for Milwaukee. March 2L (I. N. S.) Practically complete returns early today gave substantial indication that Con gressman Irvine L. Lenroot. loyalist candidate, has been nominated by the Republicans of Wisconsin for United States senator by a majority over James Thompson, La Follette candidate, of approximately 6000. Efforts have been made, said to have originated in Democratic sources be hind Joseph Davtes, Democratic nomi nee, to -cause Lenroot to withdraw, on the theory that the loyalist vote will be spilt April 2 between Lenroot and Davis, and that Victor Berger, Socialistmight be thereby elected. Lenroot today, without qualification, declared that he will not withdraw, that he expects to be elected, and that his campaign opens at Madison, Wis., Fri day. With figures in from each of the 71 counties, including all of the cities and complete for 50 of the counties, the Tuesday primary results now show these figures : Lenroot 68.532. Thompson 6,206. Da vies 54,173. Charles McCarthy (Davies' Democratic opponent) 13.262, Berger 36. 645. These tabulations cover a total of 238,818 votes. Th districts that are unreported will bring the aggregate vote cast in the state to about 300,000. England Will Speed - Up on. Shipbuilding Lord Pierrie Has Been "Appelated Cos troller General of Herrhast Ship b tiding; Loss Flgares to Be Gives. London, March 21.- (L N. S.) A "speeding up of British shipbuilding" was foreseen today in the, announcement that Lord Pierrie has been appointed controller-general of merchant ship building. Lord Pierrie is one of the greatest shipbuilders In the world and has long been connected with the industry in Great Britain. He will have extensive powers and will have the authority to communicate directly with the premier and the war cabinet on matters of im portance. It is announced that the COURT HOUSE ROW INCITES MA TH County Court Ignores $180,000 Unfinished Building in Award ing Contract for New One. losses will be made known by the ad miralty in the future, thus fulfilling a demand that has been put forward by certain newspapers. Only 17 British merchant ships were destroyed by German submarines and mines last week. Of these 11 were over 1600 tons and six were under that tonnage. Klamath Falls. Or.. March 21. The county court here Wednesday awarded the contract to build a new court house for the sum of $131,775 to J. M. Dougan of Portland, thereby throwing away the sum of J180.OOO expended by the latniv- tonnage ers in the last six years in building a FOR FIRE g I can to accomplish these CONCRETE SHIPS LOCAL POSSIBILITY mingled with the people U ico of ,aw for many years. all in my power to pro- ! bei tne leadig -Deutsche Advocat" of I ..itv and u nrnmincnl member of the urmK anoui.ine construction oi gooa Gcrman societies. roans, io empnasize tne importance ot education and especially to maintain at white heat the devotion of the people to the great cause of liberty and de mocracy for which the country is fight ing. If re-elected I shall continue to do verytnln ends. Holdler Are Great Concern -'..-"Oregon has given 20,000 of her sons to the great world war. These men are the flower of our, young manhood and we have no clearer duty than that of loyally supporting them, providing for their health and comfort and safeguard ing tht;lr morals. I shall continue to render them every service In my power. "Under our form of government the conduct of a foreign war devolves on the president of the United States, who is the commander-in-chief of the army and navy. I shall do everything In my power to assist the president In making the power of this country effective In the great world conflict. I shall particularly exercise every power and authority which I possess to promote a maximum efficiency In our local Industries which are related to the war activities. No Other duty is so pressing or at this time i important as that of winning the wat-. fio sacrifice Is too great if it looks to tnp trrutrtpn or tne iorees Dattang lor .International righteousness. t"l shall stand in the future, as in the past, for rigid law enforcement and for a gleaner and greater Oregon ''"Oregon Is firmly committed to the principles of prohibition and equal suf frage and, white they are no longer Is sues In this state. I shall continue to ;lve these. causes my full support. State Development Important, .''Every legitimate phase of state de velopment should be supported, but at this time when our country is engaged tn the most terrible war in the world's history the most rigid economy In state expenditure should be observed. ;: "We have state problems of great magnitude to be worked out for the Increase" of desirable population ; for the encduragement of manufacturing enterprises;' for the enlargement of flocks and herds of the best breeds ; fo the eradication of fruit pests and other CHARTER PROVISIONS EVADED CONTRACT court house on the Hot Springs site in the east end of town. Two of the members. County Judge Marlon Hanks and Commissioner Frank McCornack. signed the contract. Com missioner Burrell Short, refusing to sign the papers. A large portion of the citi zens of the county are bitterly incensed over the action of the court, and an in junction has been filed against such a move. A recall petition is being circulated for the court in different sections of the county. All the old animosity be tween the different factions which had been, .buried for years , has ' apparently been aroused and a bitter struggle Is foreseen. Commissioner -McCornack : has been outspoken at all times In favor of build ing a new structure, but Judge Hanks was elected on a solemn pledge to com plete the one already started, and his policy is bitterly assailed by many who voted for blm in 1914. Five bids were submitted for the new court bouse. Gen. Wood Is Home From Trip to France An Atlantic Port, March 21. (I. N. R) Major-General Leonard Wood and Major-General Franklin Bell arrived here today on a liner from a French j port. General Wood was injured by a shell explosion several weeks ago while visiting first line trenches. I Man Bearing Three Names Asks Another M. Frederick Oechsle. Michael F. Oexley and M. Oeschle, seemingly three persons, bait in reality one, filed a petition' with, the county court this morning to havfe his multifarious names reduced to one and have It fixed for keeps as Fred M. Ex ley. He was of German birth he admitted and was naturalised in Ohio some 30 years ago. .The three names were wished on blm at that time, he explained. Stewart, a son of Detroit, Mich.,- wera named as text of kin. . - Bad for the Hair Margaret Wilson Is In Denver to Sing Denver. March 21. (I. N. S.) Miss Margaret Woodrow Wilson, daughter of the president, reached Denver last night to sing at the dedication of the munici pal pipe organ. fri Probate Court Zelma Cakes filed a petition for let ters of administration on the estate of her mother. Mrs. Jennie E. Stewart, who died Mardh 14. The estate was valued at $5000. consisting of notes, mortgages and real' estate. Lulu M. Flock, a daughter, of Stockton. Cal., and E. F. WREN CHILDREN CRY OUT And are fererbh and don't sleep wen. are consti pated and hare tymptom. of worm, mother will find qnkrk relief in Men her Gray' Sweet Powder for Chddrcn. the standard remrdr for SO yrara. They aire raay to fit and children like tbetn. They clean the stomach, art tently on the bowels, and break up cold. Relieve headache and tee thine disorders. We hare 10,000 testi monials. Ak your dnuutist and be sure to cat Mother Gray' Sweet Powder for Children. 25e. A dr. Soap should be used very carefuByy If you want to keep your hair looking Its , best Most soaps and prepared sham poos contain too much alkali. This -dries the scalp, makes the hair brittle and ruins It. '.': The best thing for steady use is Just ordinary mulslfied cocoanut oil (wblob , is pure and greaseless), and Is better than the most expensive soap or any thing else you can use. s '. One or two teaspoonfuls will cleans the hair and scalp thoroughly. Simply moisten the hair with' water and rub It In. It makes an abundance, of rich. . creamy lather, which rinses out easily removing: every particle of dust, dirt, dandruff and excessive oil. The bah? dries quickly and evenly, and it leaves ; the scalp soft, and the hair fin and silky, bright, lustrous, fluffy and aay.1 manage.- j , You can get mulsifled cocoanut oil "at any pharmacy. It's very cheep, and' few ounces will supply every member -. of the family for months. (Adv - j APPARATUS Construction of concrete Bhlps for use In war emergency transportation will become a new industry in Portland, if plans now being tested out by the fed eral government materialize. Thus far the government has not let any con tracts for the concrete ships on its own account, according to W. D. B. Dodson. executive secretary of the Portland Chamber of Commerce. In four yards of the country there are now building concrete vessels Jointly by the government and private owners. It Is said. The government Is furnishing half of the money necessary to meet the expenses of the work. When the new type of ocean going ship shall have demonstrated, Ita; fltnesa, th"?Jnlted States shipping board will, it" Is be lieved, let contracts for a number of the vessel a ' Portland builders stand ready to take up the new work the moment It is au thorized, it is said. The conditions In this city are favorable to the building of the concrete ships because of the new kind of filler which can be obtained from Willamette valley points. This filler, according to experts, has the necessary lightness and tensile strength. Loyal H. Graham Is G. 0. P. Candidate Salem. Or., March 21. Loyal H. Gra ham of Forest Grove today filed dec laration of candidacy on the Republican ticket for state representative from Washington county. Wisconsin Political Battleground Washington. March 21. (I. N". S.) With Representative Irvine L. Lenroot as the Republican nominee for United States senator in Wisconsin practically atssured today, the Republican and Democratic machines were being oiled up for the first, partisan fight of the wa.- itriod. Bctb Lenroot and Josepn E. Davies, his Democratic opponent, declare that under no circumstances will they with draw from the race. President Wilson already has espoused the cause of Da vies. Essentially there Is no real issue between them. This centers attention o:i what support Berger will draw from tl.t rival camps. Officials here will watch the situation very closely. Party lines are certain to disappear In the present fight, offi cials say, and from now until the polls close speakers of national reputation from all over the country will concen trate on Wisconsin. Baby Girl Is Born To the Schirmers Portland friends received word Wednesday from Santa Barbara, Cal., of the arrival of a baby daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Rudolf Schirmer. Mrs. Schlriner as Anne Ditchburn. is known and loved by hosts of old-time friends in Portland, her home city. As Anne Swlnburn, her professional name on the concert and light opera stage, she is known through out the country, her successes in New York bringing her nation-wide fame. Mr. Schirmer is head of the Schirmer Muslo Publishing company of - New York. Circuit Judge Morrow Rules Suit, but Court En Banc to Hear Argument. in That the Portland city council evaded charter provisions when It awarded a contract lease to the American LaFrance Klre Engine company for the purchase of six automobile fire trucks at a price of $58,000 was decided this morning by Presiding Judge Morrow when he over ruled a demurrer filed by the city to l the complaint of Mrs. M. H. Gregg a taxpayer, who brought suit to enjoin the city from purchsing the trucks. Judge Morrow announced, at the re quest of Deputy City Attorney Tomlin- son, that a rehearing would be granted for further argument before the six cir cuit judges sitting en banc. The bid of the American LaFrance company was the lowest of several submitted, but after 'the bid was accepted the council agreed to changes In the type of ma chines. Including elimination of self- starters, which lessened the cost, but the other manufacturers were not per mitted to submit bids for machines without. self-starters, she alleged. The agreement to pay the federal war tax was also attacked, it being alleged that other firms submitting bids took Into consideration this war tax in sub mitting their bids. The council, it was brought out. had entered into a lease for two years, at an aggregate rental of $29,400, with an option for purchase of the machines by payment of $29,400 additional. Commodore Hardy Is In the Best of Health "Commodore" W. H. Hardy, who left Portland three months ago for Japan, will remain in that country until after the Cherry Blossom festival, which comes In April. Early reports stated that Mr. Hardy had returned with T. S. Abe. editor of the Oregon News, a local Japanese paper, and a party of 53 Jap anese residents of Portland . who have been visiting their native land. Mr. Abe states that "Commodore" Hardy Is still tn Toklo, that he is in the best of health and that his lecture tour through Japan has been a marked success. i i' V 1. v.. V.f mm l JIDGE MORROW PUTS OX "SIB" Hammersley Takes Testimony Dozen Divorce Cases Wednesday During the temporary absence of Pre siding Judge Morrow from the- bench- Wednesday afternoon. Deputy District Attorney Joe Hammersley, representing the state, sat in as a sort of "look out" while 12 unhappy spouses told their marital woes to the official court re porter. The real judge swore In the witnesses before he left, of course, and will ex amine the typewritten copy of the re porter's notes when he returns, and will then render his decrees. Anna Stiger, who married Frank Stiger at Vancouver, Wash., In 1916, told of a course of cruel and inhuman treatment shortly after their married life began. He deserted her finally, she said. Ada Culllson asserted that Floyd Culllson locked her and the baby up without fuel or food. His cruelty was followed by desertion, she declared. They, too, were married at the Wash ington Gretna Green. Others whose marital troubles were aired were; Bollette Frey vs. Jacob Frey ; Harry De Marce vs. Bertha De Marce ; Evelyn Basey vs. Ira Basey ; Josephine Evans vs. Robert Evans ; Elizabeth Anderson vs. John Anderson ; Agatha Gregory vs. N. C. Gregory ; Dora Key vs. James Key ; Flora Nobles vs. Benjamin Nobles, and Wanda Young vs. Alexander Young. If . iw&i" ii I rvt trti i i j- in i ii ra t i i r u, a rv n I .11 i n L-' H I l I J a A An III of 1 I I I lir i i i i i it i r i i ii t I n I iii i i lit ti M I I urn If I f I I I I I I I I 1 1 I I I aBk. ' I f -t 3 H9 Sfft50 PTherell bo WIFE PLAYED TRICK, IS CHARGE Harry O. Munday Asks That Decree of j Divorce Be Set Aside. Alleging that Vyola Munday came home one day with word that she had filed suit for divorce and said that she wanted to dismiss it but was prevented by demands for fees by her attorney and that he gave her $50 to satisfy these demands, but that she took a de fault decree instead, Harry O. Munday yesterday asked that the decree be set aside. He also alleges that she had him arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and that he spent two days In jail and that she assaulted him with an umbrella. He asserts both are young and at fault and neither is entitled to a divorce. . e4 - Ml : v ' H THESE are Fifteen-Dollar and Eighteen-Dollar Clothes YOU'LL see in my $15 and $18 department frir men the smartest, most trustworthy clothes possible to sell at those prices. 5 I can say. with confidence that the clothes I offer you at these prices can be relied on to give you satisfactory service. If any garment should chance to fail in this regard, I shall be glad to refund its cost. - You will find here -now" the -new Spring fabrics and colors in these , good; $15 and $18 clothes. DALY LOSES IX DAMAGE SUIT Duncan Shearer's Case Against Former Commissioner Result of Collision. Duncan Shearer -recovered $2500 against former Commissioner Will H. Daly In Circuit Judge Tucker's court this morning. Shearer sued for $5000 for personal Injuries and for damages to his auto truck resulting from a collision alleged to have occurred June 21. 1917, pn the Columbia river highway, when a tour ing car driven by Daly collided with Shearer's truck. IK4 -Third Floor. Spring Hats, Too, Are Here r. ; )' c moenm LMomsim tfRmrth Says Wife Scratched Alleging that his wife kept him awake night after night by her scolding and quarreling, that she scratched him with her sharp finger nails and that she was so noisy that they were requested to move from their apartment. Elmer E. Zimmerman began suit for divorce this morning against Anna R. Zimmerman. He alleged that her tempestuous conduct compelled him to leave her three times and that he left her for good last Sep tember. They were married at Van couver, Wash., March 16, 1918. From the Emporium, Friday and Saturday!; We've Planned a Pre-Easter Showing and Sale That Is Little Less Than An Event From America's Best Makers Have Come COATS to Sell for $14.75 $18.5C, $22.50, $25, $27.50 $29.50, $35.00 And At Prices Up To $55 Fortune was surely with us this season, for never before have we assembled such remark-: ably smart, good looking coats to sell at these popular prices. ' ; : t x ' - - t There are coats for every occasion motoring, traveling, dress and utility wear. EveryjJ one of the season's most f averred fabrics poplins, American velours, army cloth, Delhi; Silvertones, Bolivias and satins in Spring's loveliest and best color tones. Many of them combine two colors. Nearly as many models as there are coats note th?, seven we've pictured. They've all individual style touches that you'll like immensely. , The Coats at $18.50 and $25 v are truly extraordinary values, to buy your new coat on the Plan to see them and Second Floor Emporium. Sentence Is Affirmed George Wilbur, arrested by the police in January for stealing old iron an3 Junk and sentenced in the' municipal court to 188 days in the county Jail, ap peared before Circuit. Judge Morrow this morning on , appeal, but withdrew his forrner plea of i not V guilty and pleaded gullty. Judge .Morrow affirmed the sentence of the lower court and pa roled Wilbur to his attorney, ; John H JStevenson. . , , - , Charming New Blouses Are Priced But $5.95 There are Georgettes and crepe de chines just scores of the prettiest styles imaginable in white and in flesh and Springtime tints. Some are lace-trimmed, others silk or bead embroidered, frilled, tucked or tailored. They've been verv specially priced at $5.95. Other lovely blouses that will i 1411 win your heart instantly are priced $8.95 $10.95 $12.95 - First Fioor-Emporiun&J Trimmed HAT AT I $5.00 IfiWiMrMillm I I that are the biggest kind of values! There are 300 of them and each is just a lit tle smarter than the last. There are hats of black shiny straws, of Chrys anthemum braids, of crepe with facings of siraw, or mnan nemp ana omer-siraws inmmea in countless attractive new ways with flowers and ribbons. Black and all the new suit tones. Third Floor Emporium. In our First poor; Millinery Store are hats from foremost Eastern - designers, - on sale now at . $7.50 to $20.00 fgi!"liJV ffTtt M" U". r.'ii if LJiia.X,i. Ji.ii.iiU '' a f S H t I