The Oregon daily journal., August 21, 1918, Page 3, Image 3

THE ' OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND WEDNESDAY, -AUGUST 21, i915.
BIG SUM SPENT
TO GET AMERICAN
TROOPS TO FRANCE
General March Reports Trans
portation Across Sea of Army
Has Drawn Heavily on Funds.
SHIP , OWNERS,, .WELL PAID
Chief of Staff Pays High Tribute
to Valor of 26th Division, Now
Resting After Big Battle.
Washington. Aug. 21. (I. N. S.)
I"hjri! are today 22 divisions (approxi
mately 1,440,000 men) of American
troopn fn the American first army In
1 ranre under commiand of OJeneral
T'erfthlnpr. Thin was announced today
ly (General P. C. March, chief of staff,
who alHO Rave the numbers of these
divisions an follows:
Plrnf. Second. Third. Fourth, Fifth,
Hlxth, Twenty-ninth, Twenty-seventh.
Twenty-elfrhth, Twenty-ilnth. Thirtieth,
Thirty-second. Ihlifty-thlrd, Thirty
fifth. Thlrty-jslxth, Thirty-seventh, Forty-first,
.Forty-second, Seventy-sixth,
Keventy-seventh, .Seventy-eighth, Sev
enty - ninth, KlRhtletli, Klghty - first,
KlKhty-necond, Kishty-thlrd, Kighty
firth, Kljrhty-ninth. Ninetieth, Ninety
first, Nlnety-sci'find Hnd Ninety-third.
While General Marifh did not state the
number of troops in each division men
tioned, It was atutumed that they would
lie about 45.000, including everything.
1-ant week, when asked why various fig
ures were given as to divisional strength,
Ji replied :
"The strength of a division Is roughly
40,000. When you count In corps troops
mid army troops in order "to get a multl
1)1 U-r for the whole army, the whole
number Is something like 45.000."
This would make the strength of these
llviMlon8 approximately 1,40,000 men..
Khlp Obtained at Great Coot
(Jetting these troops overseas was a
Herculean task, the general stated, and
was made possible only by the great
work of the navy and the shipping
board. The latter organization, he de
clareil, ht done good work In this line.
Oetieral March also called attention to
the fact thHt one of (he very great costs
of the war has been In the transferring
of America's va.st army with its 'muni
tions and supplies overseas. It has been
necessary, he said, to charter and hire
vessels anywhere they could be secured.
Incidentally, all nations who have fur
nished shipping for this purpose . have
been well paid excepting 'one. .General
March stated that the Brazilian govern
ment furnished one vessel to the United
States, which made two trips, at no cost
to this country. However, this was' an
isolated instance.
Other. Shipping Xeeded
Other shipping must be contracted
for to keep the troop movements up to
the mark planned, the general said, until
the time arrives when the shipping board
and the Kmergency Fleet corporation
have sufficient vessels afloat to take
up the burden.
General March had nothing to say in
connection with the British offensive
that started today. So far the general
staff has had only such information as
the press associations were able to send
to it, as General Pershing has made no
official report concerning it.
The chief of staff identified the fifth
regular army division as the mnit which!
has been operating in the Vosges. It
started in the St. Die sector, captured
the town of Frapelle and then continued
its advance, reaching a point within four
miles of the German frontier.
This was simply an incident of the
general campaign, the general explained.
Since the Foch counter offensive was
started the battle line extending from
the North sea to Rheims has been short-f-med
more than 50 miles. When the
offensive was started the line was more
than 250 miles in length. Today it is
less than 200 and is steadily being short
ened. The general specifically denied a. re
port that the Seventy-seventh division
had been sent to Italy. It now is in
the Vosges.
The Thirty -sixth division, made up of
Texas troops, disembarked in France
between July 30 and August 13 and
now is in a training camp, as is the
Ninetieth division.
Veteran Yankees Taking Rest
The chief of staff paid high tribute
to the valor of the Twenty-sixth (New
Hngland) division. Incidentally he let
1t be known that these troop&;of Major
General Clarence Edwards are at the
present time enjoying a well earned
rest at a quiet place behind the lines.
The New England division, after par
ticipating in the battles of Chateau
Thierry, Torcy, Belleau woods and in
the big push against Bouresches, was
finally relieved on the Marne on July 27
and now is in a point where Its mem
bers are recuperating from their ex
ertions. The general said that the Eightieth
division, after completing its training
with the British, now has been taken
to another point behind the lines. The
Seventy-sixth division also is In a depot
behind the front.
FALL IS FATAL TO
WORKER
SHPYARD
WHO DROPS 40 FEET
Transfusion of Blood Fails to
Save Chris Nelson, Whose
Left Ribs Are Broken.
Chris Nelson, 36 years old, employed
by the Pacific Xlarine Iron works, died
at Good Samaritan hospital Tuesday
evening as the result of a 40 foot fall
from a vessel on which he was working.
The accident occurred at 9:45 o'clock
Tuesday morning, when a boom stick at
the outfitting dock at the foot of East
Yamhill street swung against him and
caused him to fall from his perilous po
sition down a shaft into the hull of the
ship.
All the ribs were broken on his left
side. It was thought at the last moment
that hi life could be Baved by a trans
fusion of blood and a pint from one of
Nelson's fellow workers was injected
into him, but without success.
Chris Nelson was a Dane and was not
married. He came to Portland recently
from Columbia City for the purpose of
vorking in the shipyards and was room
ing at the Baltimore hotel. His body
was taken to the county morgue.
William M. Trumbull
William M. Trumbull died in this city
Tuesday at the age of 51. He was a
native of Michigan and had resided in
Portland for the past 12 years. By oc
cupation he was a carpenter. Mr. Trum
bull is survived by his widow, Olivia
Trumbull, and two sons, Harold J., now
in .France with the U. S. army, and
Charles O. Trumbull of this city. Fu
neral services will be held at the Hoi
man funeral parlors. Third and Salmon
streets, Thursday at 2 :30 p. m., under
the auspices of the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows, of which he was a
member, and final services will be at
Rose City cemetery.
Miss Ruth Rouse, a Y. M. C. A. canteen
worker In France who was injured when
a German Bhell burst near her, is in a
hospital in London and will recover.
Mrs. Dora E. Herron
Mrs. Dora E. Herron died in this city
Monday at the age of 40. She was born
in Olathee, Kansas, and had resided in
Oregon for the past 33 years. She is
survived by her husband, Frank Her
ron ; a daughter, Mrs. J. J. Hatfield ;
two sons, B. B. and E. F. Herron, the
lattej- in the U. S. army. Funeral ar
rangements are in charge of J. P. Fin
ley & Son.
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First
One of the principles
we have always main
tained is to sell clothes of
genuine merit and digni
fied style at a price the
average man can afford
to pay.
When war-time con
ditions put quality at
stake, we stuck to our
ideals closer than ever.
How well we have suc
ceeded in maintaining
our principle of "Quality
First," can best be recog
nized by the clothes of
sound value we are
selling.
MEN'S WEAR
Corbett Bldg. Fifth and Morrison
Ladies of G. A. R.
Holding Meeting
At Elks' Temple
The Elks' Temple was crowded at 9
o'clock this morning for the session of
the Ladies of the G. A. R. The meeting
will continue until 6 o'clock this eve
ning. At 8 o'clock aj reception will be
tendered. by the ladies to Commander-in-Chief
Somers at the Imperial hotel. The
national officers of both organizations
will be in the receiving line and there
will be an informal musical program.
Mrs. Mary Kleanor Tarbox, president
of the ladies, was presented with a beau
tiful diamond ring and gold badge of
the order at the session Tuesday after
noon. Other gifts of solid silver and
linen were also presented to Mrs. Tarbox
and the national secretary, Mrs. Merle
Perkins, by individual members and
state departments. The address of wel
come was given by Frank Melvln. A
service flag bf 5000 stars was presented
by Mrs. Lillian Clark, representing the
men who have gone from the homes of
members into the service.
Commission Asks
Extra Day's Time
For Handling Cars
Salem, Or., Aug. 21. The Public Ser
vice commission, in a letter to J. P.
O'Brien, federal manager in Oregon of
railroad administration, urges that pa
trons on branch or feeder railroads be
allowed, under demurrage rules, 24 hours
extra free time for loading and unload
ing cars. This would be in addition to
the 48 hours free time allowed on main
line roads. This extra free time is al
lowed under the state commission's de
murrage rules. The commission points
out that it is impossible for these short
line roads to require patrons to handle
cars within 48 hours allotted to main
line roads.
Russian Official Coming
Salem, dr., Aug. 21. rE. S. Zack, chief
of highway department of Russian mis
sion of ways of communication, which
has headquarters In New York, is now
touring the highways of Oregon on a
trip of Inspection. He is expected to
arrive in Salem, coming by auto from
California, Thursday, and State High
way Engineer Nunn win accompany him
on the trip over the Columbia river
highway. Mr. Zack has been Inspecting
highways in many states.
CITY ATTORNEY TO
ASCERTAIN
OWNERS
OF MOODY ST. 1AND
Property Owners Protest Moody
Street Opening; Restore Co.
Road, Says Barbur.
The proposed ordinance for the open
ing of Moody street from the south line
of Woods street to a point 50 feet north
of the north line of Caruthers street, was
referred, to the city attorney today by
the council to ascertain the ownership
of property involved.
John Montag, and attorneys represent
ing the Southern Pacific railroad, and
other property owners, appeared before
the council to protest against the open
ing, claiming that the ground was pri
vate property.
Commissioner Barbur explained that
it was not the intention to take private
property but merely to restore what
was once a county road. .
The property involved was the scene
some three years ago of a fight between
Montag and the railroad company one
Sunday when the latter forcibly started
to tear down Montag's warehouse and
were only prevented by a court Injunction.
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HOG FOOD DEPQT IS BARRED
Will Permit Burning Slashings
Salem, Or., Aug; 21. At the request
of State Forester Elliott, Governor
Withyeotnbe today raised the ban on
the burning of slashings and now fires
may "be started for that purpose upon
obtaining a permit from district fire
wardens. State Forester Elliott is send
ing notice to this effect to all his dis
trict wardens. General rains have prac
tically eliminated all fire hazards.
Oil Wells Being
Sunk at Waldport
Seattle capitalists, represented by
Sumner Merrick, have secured oil
leases on 14,680 acres of land near
Waldport, Or., and have equipment on
the ground for sinking wells. Two test
wells have already reached a depth
of approximately 200 feet. According
to H. N. Lawrie, chairman of the
Oregon -bureau of mines and geology
commission, every indication points to
a successful issue of the enterprise.
San Francisco capitalists are conduct
ing similar investigations on a large
tract located in Coos and Curry
counties.
Crippled Homing
Pigeon Is Caught
Crippled in some way during flight, a
homing pigeon was found this morning
at McGowan's cannery by Frank Miller
and caught by Arthur Lindstrom, who
sent it to the Portland postoffice in an
improvised cage. The bird is. now at
The Journal editorial rooms awaiting
some disposal. Where the bird came
from is unknown here and efforts are
being made to turn . it over to some
pigeon fancier, who will care for it until
it is able to fly.
September Call to
Be for 300,000 Men
Washington, Aug. 21. (I. X. S.)
The September call of selective serv
ice men is about to be issued by Pro
vost Marshal General Crowder and i
probably will summon 300,000 to the
colors, It was learned this afternoon.
It will practically clean up class 1
and will, also Include a portion or all
of the available 21-year-old men, who
registered on June 5. Practically
every state will contribute quotas to
this call. The men will probably be
sent to the cantonments during the
period of September 3 to 6.
The city council unanimously turned 1
down the petition of Madison L. Goff i
today for permission to maintain a ,
depot at Nicolal and Lake streets for i
the assembling of hog food from garbage '
and other waste bought In the open
market.
In addition to a number of protests j
filed Commissioner Kellaher said the !
management of the city incinerator had
advised against the measure as insan
itary. Mr. Goff claimed that it was not
so and that those who protested were j
not nearby residents. j
In the course of his statement, ex-1
plaining his reasons for recommending !
against the petition. Commissioner Kel-
laher said that it had been reported to '
him that the petitioner had said that it .
he were not given permission by the city I
to go ahead he "would do so anyhow." j
Commissioner Bigelow wanted to know
If Goff had been correctly reported and .
that if he appeared befr-r the
in that contemptuous spirit h was not
entitled to consideration.
Commissioner Kellaher said he had
confirmed the accuracy of the report.
Mr. Goff said that it was not true and :
that it was a question of veracity be
tween him and the commissioner of :
finance.
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School Bugle Not Silenced
The bugle will be blown at Hill Mili
tary academy as usual between 6 a.
m. and 8 a. m., so far as the city coun
cil is concerned, despite the protest of
i A. Khaw, 812 Marshall street. Shaw
i asked if something could not be done
to eliminate what ne termed a nuisance.
: The council ; laced the communication
on file.
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At Columbia Park Tonight
Tonight will be community night at
Columbia park, with solos and esthetic
dancing. The evening will close with
general dancing.
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Saving Wheat i
is only one j
good point
for J
tolas;!
(Mm Of Corn) jl
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President of W. R. C.
To Get Myrtle Box
Mrs. Lois Knauff, president of the
Women's Relief corps, will be presented
with a myrtle wood box, inlaid with
gold, by the r.embers of the corps.
The box was made by a G. A. R. veteran,
member of the Marshfield Chamber of
Comrnerce. Mrs." Harriet Hendee of the
local W. R. C. has charge of the gift.
Chicago Society to
Greet Mrs. Wilson
Chicago, Aug. 21. (I. N. S.) Sixty
I five Chicago women will form a re
' ceptlon committee to meet Mrs. Wood
I row Wilson when she accompanies
! the president here for the Labor day
' celebration. Mrs. Kellogg Falrbank,
: suffrage leader. Is chairman of the
committee, which includes society
leaders, women labor leaders, wives
I of army and navy officers and bank
j ers and business men. A dollar a
I plate workingmen's dinner at which
i the president will be guest of honor,
! will be served.
Attention
Veterans!
Not Guilty Plea to
Rebating Charges
t New Tork, Aug. 21. (U. P.) The
Pennsylvania railroad, the New Jer
sey stockyards company. Armour A Co.,
and Swift & Co.. today entered pleas of
not guilty in United States district court
on charges- of receiving and accepting
rebates. " -
Every facility and
attache of this es
tablishment is at
your command at
any hour of the day
or night to help
Crnake your visit in
this city comfort
able, convenient,
pleasant and profit
able. Command Us! ! !
Smpertal
Mutttr,
cJ" !1er ch an dise ofcJ
Merit Only''
This Store Uses No Comparative Prices They Are Misleading and Often Untrue
Veterans, Families and Friends We are happy to make
your stay more pleasant if we can. Make use of our
accommodations. Meet your friends here.
Just 60 of These Lovely
COTTON and GINGHAM
! DRESSES Left So
They're Reduced Thursday to
$j.95
Not much need for detailed de
scription for these are the same
pretty, dainty, practical dresses that
have been selling regularly for three,
four and, yes, some for five times
this amount !
All izes from misses' 16 to women's 44 but lots and
assortments are broken so if you're interested you'd better
plan to be here early!
BECAUSE OF LIMITED QUANTITY EVERY SALE MUST BE FINAL
NONE SENT C. O. D. OR ON APPROVAL AND NONE EXCHANGED
Third Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co.
Beautiful New Models in
Untrimmed HATS
Never.have there been hats more dashing
anduniversally becoming than this Fall!
We have a special lot of the very newest
blocked sTiapes in
velvet and hatter's
plush, in turbans, ir
regular line hats, and
smart roll brim ef
fects. Such colors as
brown, Navy blue,
purple, taupe and
black. On special
display tomorrow.
Third Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co.
Special Clearance Sale
of Fancy Checked and Plaid
SILKS at
JUST ABOUT HALF ( m qj
PRICE for these best $ I
quality light checked and
plaid silks that will make the prettiest
frocks, blouses and petticoats for Fall
w ear. A good assortment to choose "from.
All 33 inches wide.
Second Floor, Lirman, Wolfe & Co.
LINENS in the Big August SALE
Are at LOWEST PRICES
With a Complete Assortment of Linens, Towels and Bedspreads
At Great Savings
PURE IRISH LINEN I
DAMASK
TABLE CLOTHS j
Size 7 Ox 70 inches $3.95
Size 7 Ox 89 inches $4.95
Size 70x106 inches $5.95 I
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Beautiful patterns in a splen- I
did assortment. We are offering i
them at a leaver price than we
could buy them for now in Bel
fast. Napkins to Match
$5.25 Dozen
IMPORTED COTTON
DAMASK $1.50 YD.
72-inch bleached damask, in
splendid quality, heavy weight, j
A wide range of patterns to '
choose from. Floral and stripe
effects. This damask 'will out
wear all but the best pure linen.
PURE LINEN CRASH
30c YARD
A good weight for hand and
roller towels, as" well as. dish
towels. Comes in red, blue or
all white borders.
HEMSTITCHED HUCK
TOWELS, 30c
A very special sale of good
quality Huck Towels, with neat
borders; just right for face or
hand towels. Special by the
dozen, $3.25.
IMPORTED HUCK
TOWELS, 50c
Hemmed and hemstitched tow
els, in all cotton or union linen.
Your choice of a large assort
ment. A splendid value, even
at "old" prices.
HEMSTITCHED HUCK
TOWELS. 60c
Irish manufacture, and made
from union linen of unusually
good quality. Comes with neat
damask borders and hemstitched
ends.
BATH TOWELS
EXTRA LARGE SIZE 60c
Very large and absorbent tow
els, in all white, with hemmed
ends. The best towel values we
know of at this price. Buy all
you need at this sale.
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Special Offerings in BEDSPREADS
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FULL SIZE CROCHET
BEDSPREADS, $2.50
Excellent quality crochet spreads in several
handsome weaves, with hemmed ends. Very spe
cial for Thursday only.
EXTRA LARGE CROCHET
SPREADS, $3.50
Heavy weight, soft finish crochet spreads that
we purchased a year ago, and we still sell them
at last year's prices. Your choice of a splendid
assortment of designs.
CLEANUP SALE
BOYS' Wash
SUITS
C lever little
suits of Repp,
Madras, Percale,
Gingham, Gala
tea and Juvenile
Cloth in the po
ular Junior Nor
folk, Middy and
Romper styles.
Some are plain colored And
others striped or checked.
Special at $1.29
$1 .39 $1 .49 $1 .59
Fourth Floor,
Lipman, Wolfe & Co.
FULL SIZE SATIN
BEDSPREADS, $4.75
Fine satin finish bedspreads for full-size beds
Come mostly plain, with handsome wreath de
signs in center. Very special for Thursday 4.75.
FULL SIZE SATIN
SPREADS $5.25 and $5.50
Extra quality, rich satin spreads, in about six
different beautiful patterns in heavy raised Mar
seilles effects. With hemmed ends, 5.2S;awith
scalloped cut corners. $5. So.
Second Floor, Lipman, Wolfe tc Co.
:cials for the LAST 3
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Days of Our Great
SHOE SALE
500 Pairs Women's qs
Pumps and Oxforda$4r.oU
Wicherts, Red Cross and Fox makes
in all sizes and widths. Gunmetalr
patent, white, grey kid, white kid
pumps and brown, tan, light and dark
grey, patent, black ooze and white pop
lin Oxfords with military, Cuban and
Louis heels. VERY SPECIAL AT
$4.80.
l Second Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co.