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.r-f t ' THE OREGON , DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND. J TUESDAY. AUGUST 6, 1918. 4 -r MANY MEN AND MUCH WORK NEEDED TO WIN VICTORY, SAYS BAKER War Secretary Says Foch's Blow , Has Changed Complexion of War, However. ! . i i i NEW CHEF DEPUTY U. S. MARSHAL HERE in -trr r T" " ' : John I). lann 1 eral places. The Wlnkelman division of the Arizona railroad la tied up with many washouts. rieavy floods are feared in the Verde valley. Rainfall on the upper watershed of the valley to talled four Inches today and two inches fell in Phoenix. Hot Wave Sweeps Ohio Cleveland, Aug. 6. (I. N. S.) Two deaths in Youngstown, Ohio, and several ethers scattered throughout the state, is today's toll of the season's hottest wave. The thermometer in Cleveland registered 88 degrees, while Columbus reported an official temperature of 103, with a street temperature fully seven degrees higher, and Youngstown reported 110 today. Kansas City, Aug. 6. That the whole complexion of the war has been changed ly General Foch's counter offensive. vrhlch wrested from the JermarTs the offensive phase of the war,, was the Htatement of Newton IX Baker, secre tary of war, who was In Kansas City Monday on his way to Fort Leaven worth. "Hereafter the allies will choose the battleground." Secretary Baker said, "and this means that they will have an advantage which formerly has been hld by the Germans. "We have the Initiative now and that means' that the enemy must fight on the rtefpnslve. He will meet the same dif ficulties the allies have encountered in the earlier stages of the world conflict." While Mr. Baker referred to General Foch's drive as a great victory and the one big turning point In the war, he called on Americans everywhere not to become too enthusiastic and over con fident. Htlll nnro right. Warning "We still have a fight on our hands, and It is going to take much work and many men to In a victory that will bring lHHtlng peace," he Bald. Referring to the new draft, which plans to make men between the ages of IS and 45 years subject to military service, Secretary Baker said he hoped to have the bill passed at once. He added that Its passage would mean that no men would be taken from the de ferred classes. "I have been assured that "we have sufficient men In class 1 to meet our demands until such time as the proposed measure becomes a law," he said. "We now have in training in the United Nlaten more than 1.500,000 men, and the plan of the war department is to Keep 1.000.000 in training at all times." Secretary Baker declared that the . problem pf sending enough mer. to J Washington, Aug. 6. (WASHING I' ran to turn the tide in the favor of i the allies' wtts not the most difficult TON BUREAU OF THE JOURNAL.) now faced by this country. Application of the Warm Springs irrl- "It's a matter of sending food supplies gatlon district in Eastern Oregon for au to feed that army," he declared. "The j thority to Issue J750.000 In bonds will transportation of vessels laden with ! come up to the capital issues committee food, the unloading of this food and j here within a short time, if application currying It to the great concentration-j made to the district securities board at ramps In France where It can he dis- 1 San Francisco is approved. Congress- iributed to the Americans and their j man Sinnott was asked to secure an or .allies. is the one big problem of the , der by wire for consideration at San wur at this time." Francisco, but was advised that this is Secretary Baker stated official Wash- not necessary, as the matter will be irtKion is opumintie concerning the pres-i taken up there when the case is pre- Four Dead at Chicago Chicago, -Aug. 6. (L N. S.) Four deaths is the heat toll bo far today of what promises to be hotter than the hot est August day on record which was yesterday, when the thermometer regis tered 102. At 1 :30 o'clock today the mer cury, still climbing as it had 'climbed all day, was refusing to loiter at 99. Heat prostrations in numbers have been re ported to the police. Corn Withers in Nebraska Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 6. Nebraska is being subjected to one of the worst heat waves in years. Hot winds from the south are burning the corn to a crisp. Al though the last two days have not equaled Sunday's record of 109 degrees, there is no indication of a let up. All corn except the early crop is practically gone. ... Des Moines in 104 Heat Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. 6. With the average thermometer readings through out Iowa at 82 degrees at 8 o'clock, two degrees higher than yesterday, weather bureau officials predicted another scorcher. Yesterday's highest reading, 104, will be overtaken before noon, they said. John D. Mann, deputy, under United States Marshal Alexander, has been ap pointed chief deputy, succeeding Frank Cauthorn, who has been . inducted into the United States army. Mann has been connected with the marshal's office since the beginning of Alexander's term. Mann is one of the most popular gov ernment men in the Federal building. Warm Springs Bond Issue to Be Settled : Intense Heat at Detroit Detroit. Aug. 6. (I. N. S.) Detroit's official heat record for 45 years was broken at 1 p. m. today when govern ment thermometers registered 113 on the street and 102 a hundred feet above the ground. Seven Die at St. Louis St. Louis. Aug. 6. (I. N. S.) Seven persons are dead and six others were prostrated as a result of the excessive heat yesterday. No relief is promised by the weather bureau. Swift Denies Any Illegal Concessions Chicago, Aug. 6. (L N. S.) Louis F. Swift, head of the packing concern which bears his name, today issued a state ment categorically denying charges j of accepting rebates on shipments upon which that company, together with the Pennsylvania railroad, Jersey City stockyards and Armour & Co., were in dicted in New York city yesterday. "Evidence will show that Swift A Co. has not received any illegal concessions or allowances and that it has not vio lated the Interstate commerce act," the statement reads in part. Congressmen Visit British Naval Works Queenstown, Aug. 6. (I. N. S.) Thirteen American congressmen, all members of the naval committee, ar rived here today to inspect the British nayal works. Yesterday the delegation made a tour of Inspection of Dublin. Representative Padgett of Tennessee, when interviewed by a representative of the international News Service, Said that all members(f the party were de lighted with the hews from the battle-front. Dentists to Use No German Made Tools Chicago, Aug. 6. (I. N. S.) "Made in Germany" is to appear in dental parlors of the U. S. A. no more, if resolutions adopted by the National Association of Dental Examiners In convention here are effective. No tools to be used by den tists are to be "made in Germany." Suffragists Before White House Again Alleged Thieves Caught Klamath Falls, Aug. 6. T. D. Carson and William Smith, who are alleged to have stolen harness, tools and other goods from Luke E. Walker, prominent cattleman of this city, on July 26, were brought back to this city hpr Constable Fred Morley. The thefts were com mitted on Big Klamath marsh in north-) em Klamath county, and the men were apprehended at Phoenix, near Medf ordj They had traveled the distance with a team and wagon. Washington, Aug. 6. (I. N. S.) "De ploring the weakness of the president" and condemning "the president and his party fori the continued disfranchise ment of women," representatives of the National Woman's-party this afternoon staged a demonstration opposite the White House with these words printed on banners : "We protest against the continued dis- i franchisement of American women, for , which the president of the United States Is responsible." This is the first time the pickets have appeared for eight months. They claim it is not, a picket campaign, but just a "demonstration." r Bodies of Germans Found in North Sea London, Aug. 6. (I. N. S.) Danish fishermen report the finding of large numbers of German corpses, bearing life belts, in the North sea, according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch today from Copenhagen. TJ-Boat Crews Have Kevolted,Is Rumor Amsterdam. Aug. 6. (U. P.) Rumors have reached here that some of the crews of German submarines at Wil helmshaven revolted and that a number of sailors were executed. To Banish Wrinkles and Freshen Up Quickly The Young Man's Fall Clothes i After a strenuous day outdoors, when j winds, heat and exhaustion have com bined to take away one's freshness and caused the skin to wrinkle and sag or after a tedious or fretful day indoors one often has urgent need for some I quick rejuvenator. Maybe there s a dance on for thjs evening, or some other social event. How in the world can one make herself presentable, looking as she does? It's auite easy. Just get an ounce of powdered saxo- I lite and a half pint witch hazel at the j nearest drug store, mix the two and : bathe the face in the solution for two or I three minutes. Then look into your mir- ! ror and behold the wonderful transfor- ; maEion ! Wrinkles have vanished, loose, i tired muscles' have been rested and , "firmed up," marks of fatigue have flown, and you look so much brighter , and younger you can hardly believe your j eyes. No one need hesitate to try this, the witch hazel and saxolite being so , perfectly harmless. Adv. You'll probably have to buy clothes soon; you can save now some of the money you'll spend. Here are young men's styles, sport styles, business styles, outing suits; made of fine materials by the best workmanship; the smartest models. $15 to $45 Young Men, Second Floor RetiSelliw u Morrison at fourth Many Prostrated in New York New York, Aug. 6. Two deaths from heat and a number of prostrations were reported here this afternoon. The tem perature at 2 :30 p. m. wa$ 89. ent counter offensive Victory Wonderful, H Say "General Foch has won a wonderful victory," he said, "and dispatches to the war department indicate that the pres sure on the Soissons-Rheims front has caused the enemy to abandon his leisure ly withdrawal Into a more precipitate retreat. I believe that General Per shing's dispatches referring to the more than 8.100 prisoners taken refers to the latest phase in the counter offensive." The secretary declared It was not the Intention of the government at present to use the national guard units formed since the federalization of the national guard, for service abroad. He declined sented. . If passed there, it will come for final approval at Washington. The dis trict plans the irrigation of 19,000 acres of land in addition to 12,000 now under water. Turkey Disapproves Consulate Sacking Washington, Aug. 6. (I. N. S.) The Turkish government disapproved of the Tabriz incident so far as it concerned the American ' consulate there, and Is to state the reason for his visit to Fort ! aklnK further inquiries into the sack Leavenworth at this time. He will re turn to Washington today. 102 at Harrisburg Harrisburg, Pa., Aug. 6. This city at 3 :45 p. m. today held the heat record for inland Pennsylvania 102 degrees. Bay City Warned to Stop Bootlegging San Francisco, Aug. 6. San Francisco received warning today that unless boot legging ceases the entire city will be placed under ban by the war department and all saloons closed inside of six months. This ban would prohibit the sale of liquor anywhere In the city. The warning was issued by Captain Harrington W. Cochrane of the Provost guard in a meeting with the police com missioners, i College Educators May Take Training U-Boat Commander Is Interned in Spain Py Agencff Railio to th International Newt Herri.- Paris, Aug. 6. (I. N. S.) Captain Iteisser, commander of the German sub marine U-.16, has been interned ac cording to advices received here this afternoon from Madrid. This action was taken In conformity with allied demands, though members of the crew were loft on board the diver. The government's course has received the heartiest approval of the Spanish press. lng of the American hospital at that place, the state department was informed this afternoon by American Minister Morris at Stockholm. The Turkish foreign minister has re- j for some time and that ap-' f ' . some one had removed the fur- trJainln, camPs l Pittsburg. Fort onenaan, 111., u.nu t-resiaio, . nan r ran cisco, under strict military discipline, the war department announced today. Washington, Aug. 6. (I. N. S.) Col lege presidents and instructors will be I occupied parently niture for his own personal use.' HURRICANE TO HIT GULF coastjnfew hourst Strange Fact S. & H. Green Trading Stamps Will Be Given on All Charge Accounts if Paid in Full on or Before the 10th Day of Each Month More Rooms Are Needed for G. A. R. Convention Delegates and Visitors August 19-23 Register at Yarn Booth, on Main Floor Best Butter At $1.15 4th Floor No deliveries' except with other purchases made in the Grocery Dept., 4th Floor. The Standard Store of the Northwest Olds.Wortman&Kin Marshall 4800 Reliable Merchandise Reliable Methods A-211 35c Knit Vests At 25c Basement Women's Sleeveless Vests, Swiss-ribbed and flit ribbed. Nicely finished. OF Good 35c values at only 1851- Double StaniDS Sales 1918 67th Anniversary in All Depts. Except Groceries With Cash Purchases (Continued From Pass One.) work this afternoon because the men could not stand the strain of their ar duous labor in such intense heat. About Indigestion Road In He Junked Washington. Aug, 6. Harring further action by the United States district court at Denver, the Colorado & Midland will be Junked, officials of the road declared today, after refusing offers of the rail road administration to take over the line. A strange fact about Indigestion -with me uiuusdiiu empiuyea ui me weis- i- qualnted. Is that nine times out of ten bach company at Gloucester City, most pain in the stomach after eating is due to of them girls, were sent home at noon ; food lernentation ana acidity ; which, ' for the same reason. Rain Storm Hits Arizona Phonix, Ariz., Aug. 6. Hundrds of thousands of dollars' damage was done today by a heavy rainfall sweeping through central Arizona. The Salt river j canal system has broken through in sev- as any doctor or druggist can tell you, is almost Instantly relievd by taking a tea spoonful of pure Bl-nesla (powder form) in a little hot water immediately after eating or whenever pain is felt. Pure Bi-nesla is obtainable of druggists ev erywhere and if everyone would adopt this simple plan, indigestion, dyspepsia, sour stomach, gas and flatulence would soon'be unknown. (Adv.) :H.:j.:j:::: :i::;::n': 111 ill I I :::::::::-A Fine 111 I pjjlj ' N :::::H:s!::H:::::::u!: S:;::iH;:H:Ki:iH: ::s:::::s:::::::::::s;rcs aH Consider the Reason For THIS SALE of Jewelry, Silverware, Diamonds, Watches, Novelties, Etc. v and you'll realize1 that this is a most opportune time to buy. The reason is this : we must VACATE, therefore these and other ASTOUNDING REDUCTIONS 3J3R! Women's Silk Dresses Anniversary Sale Second Floor A new shipment just in beautiful styles for street wear of high-grade Georgette crepes, foulards, chiffon taffetas and messalines. Also com binations of satin and Georgettes, with tunic and draped skirts, fancy collars and cuffs some with vestee effects. Splendid assortment of leading colors for early Fall wear. Extraordinary values on sale tomorrow at only $24.65 "Notion Day" Bargain Circle, 1st Floor SILK THREAD for hand and ma chine use. Black, white arid rjr colors. One hundred yards Diraco Lingerie Tape in 12 yard pieces, priced at only 6c Regent Bias Folds, lawn only, sizes l to 4 6-yard at only 7c Children's Hose Supporters in Jasper only, ail sizes, at only 17c La France Hair Wavers at 4c Ribbon Wire, white or black, 3 yards to the piece, at only 4c Office Pins, small cubes, priced special for this sale at only He Lenox brand Hair Pins in shell and amber, on sale at, a card 7c Union Taffeta Binding Ribbon in black only, on sale at, bolt 10c Rickrack Braid, the bolt at 6c Sterling Skirt Markers at 33c Linen Tape, the bolt at only 4c Tip-Top Snap Fasteners at 5c Dress Shields, sizes 2, 3 and 4, on special sale at only, a pair 10c Phoenix Hair Pin Cabinets, spe cial for Wednesday at only 8c Hooks and Eyes, black and white, special Wednesday at 4c Itsoezi Skirt Hangers only 15c Stickerie Edging, best grade, in white and colors, 4-yard piece. Priced special , at only ...... 19c Pearl Buttons, assorted, card 5c Wire Hair Pins, all sizes, special sale at only, package 4c Cotton Stay Binding put up in 3 yard rolls at, the bolt 5c" Kid Curlers, medium size; 17c Wooden Coat . and Trouser Hangers, priced special at only 7c Tailors' Tapes, special at 4c Shoe Trees, special, pair 7c Anniversary Sales in the Basement DOUBLE STAMPS GIVEN WITH ALL BASEMENT CASH PURCHASES -WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDA Y 4 days of matchless bar gain-giving that will bring thousands of shrewd shoppers to our Basement Store. Many lines of Summer Merchandise have been lowered in price for this event in addition to scores of specials in staple articles. Double Stamps with all cash purchases in the Basement Wednesday. Final Clean-Up of Suits, Coats and Dresses Itf the Basement Store 20 OFF on all Sterling Silver and Silver Plat ed FLATWARE and HOLLOW WARE. Cameo Brooches and 20 OFF 10 OFF ON ALL DIAMONDS Assortment of PEARLS, 20 OFF Ladies' Solid Gold and Gold Filled WRIST WATCHES Waltham, Elgin and Swiss 20 OFF. 20 OFF on all Pyralin and Du Barry Toilet Ware SOLOMON, Jeweler 331 Morrison St., Opposite Portland Hotel it:asi tt:;:t: ::: mm Sample Shoes 4 $2.9 ' I . Which Is Less Than Factory Price Basement Only 400 pairs in the lot and being samples there is but one pair of a kind. ; High-grade footwear from dependable makers all the season's popular lasts and leathers. Shoes in the as sortment for women, misses and children. No doubt these Sell quickly, so come early in the day. Priced special, pair $2.98 Clean-Up Sale of SHk Remnants Basement Pit Plain and Fancy Silk in black and colors, also many remnants of Colored Velvets. All are in good lengths suitable for waists, dresses, linings, etc. Hundreds of pieces to select from Wednesday at SPECIAL PRICES. Wash Goods Remnants Basement Pit Good, useful lengths for waists, dresses, skirts, children's wear, etc. Splendid as sortment of weaves, including voiles, ginghams, percales, etc. Don't fail to see these Wash Goods Remnants on sale at SPECIAL PRICES. Over 500 Garments in This Great Sale Wednesday we shall feature a Clean-Up Sale of over S00 Wom en's and Misses' Suits, Coats and Dresses in the Basement at less than cost of making in order to make room for new Fall mer chandise. Silk and Wool Suits Coats in smart styles, of black and colored materials Dresses of high-grade silks in many pleasing styles and in the sea son's leading colors. No ex changes, hone C. O. D., none on approval and no mail orders filled. Priced special for Wed nesday's selling I1 A AA Your choice now tDXvraUl V Mm Basement Extra Special $2, $2.50 Black Silks At $1.79 Yard Basement High-grade Taffetas, Peau de Soie, . Messalines, Satin Dutchess, Georgette Crepes and Ctepe de Chines, full 36 inches wide and beautiful lustrous finish. As these silks came tous at a H reduction, we are going to give 5ur customers the benefit. Hun dreds of yards in the lot 'Silks for waists, dresses, skirts, Qt petticoats, linings, etc. $2.00 and $2.50 .grades. Special 3-t- I & Women's Wash Skirts At $2.98 Basement A clean-up price that will close out the lot in short or der. Extra good quality White Piques, Gabardines and Poplins in all white. Many attractive styles in the assortment all are very latest sport models. QQ While they last, special WJJ Women's Silk Skirts At $4.95 Basement Made up In excellent quality plain and fancy silks in light sport shades or the darker colors. These are good, practi cal skirts and can be worn on any occasion. Nearly all have elastic tops. Priced ftr special at only w JJ - r Women's Motor Coats At $1.98 Basement Women's Linette Dusters of good, heavy quality just the. thing to slip on over dress in traveling or motoring. Cut in full styles and full length. Practically all sizes lot. Clean-Up pnci IM U ... ... . ice $1.98 j J I Mr V . J V m V J n , ' -