THE OREGON : SUNDAY JOURNAL, PORTLAND,- SUNDAY MORNING." MAY 15, 1921.
PERSHING FACES
' TASK OF RAISING
2,500,000 ARMY
iWill Build Up and Maintain for
: Emergency Huge Force of Re-
serves to Be Called for War.
Washington, May 14. The appar
- eat determination of the "small army
men" in congress to keep down the
aize of, the regular army will add
uui im.it y w liio monnmeniu iobk
- assigned to General John Pershing,
tit was said In army circles here to-
- day. . -
With only a small regular establish
ment as a nucleus, the task will devolve
topon the new chief of staff of building
jy and maintaining for an emergency
Jthe great army of reserves upon which
v the nation would have to depend in the
event of another war. -HAS
BIO TASK
v The task of planning a war time-army
ef approximately 2,500,000 men faces
(Beneral Pershing. " ,
'.; In naming , Pershing chief ef staff,
Secretary of War Weeks made It plain
that the principal duty of the World
war commander will be In time of peace
to prepare the United 6 La tea army for
war. . .
L' 'Major General James G. Harbpard,
named executive assistant to Pershing,
will carry out the administrative func
tions of the staff chief.
; The present plans of the war depart--nent
to prepare the army for war. It
was learned today, are to put the mili
tary establishment on a basis where. In
the first mobilization after a declaration
of war, 2.500,000 men can be put imme
diately under arms.
pOt IS HIGH
'As. the perfection of this hug-e military
fc-tac nine -progresses, new plans probably
' will - be evolved by the war department
to cover further mobilisations, possibly
Vfi to the maximum of America's mili
tary manpower., estimated by the war
department aa between 16.000.000 and
J 8,000.000. If provision were ever made
for a war time army of 16.000.000 or
1S.000.000 men, this would be an unheard-of-
military achievement.
By David Lawrence
(Oopyrieht, ltzl. by The loarl)
? Washington. May 14. Secretary Of
War Weeks has started In earnest to
heal the sores of the war department.
f-The appointment of General Pershing
as chief of staff of the United States
grmy, with the unprecedented selection
of an assistant chief of staff who will
avowedly have charge of all administra
tive detail may seem difficult to ex
plain to outsiders, but viewed as a part
ef a. reneral oolicv of reconciliation be
tween ; jealous factions and conflicting
personalities the move Is hailed as the
"best way out of a controversy which
had Its origin during the war and which
had to be settled harmoniously before
the war department could function
smoothly.
JfBJCTIOir CREATED , ' '
. During the war and, Indeed, since the
armistice, there has been more than one
.lash hatwAonth. nf f iwr. vhA Haw
etxvice overseas, some of whom had a
tendency to regard as less Important the
Stay-at-home officers, and the folks who
directed the training of troops and the
mobilization of resources on the Ameri
can side of the Atlantic
Conversely the officer on this - side
showed' a sensitiveness concerning the
Overseas officers, -the latter having in
sisted upon a voice in promotions, which,
hpon more than one occasion, upset the
Slates made on this side.
- The ; conflict between General Peyton
Marsh, chief of staff in Washington,
and the headquarters of General Per
shing overseas, was never a matter of
Open break.
JtTABCH AHGEBED SOLOES ..-V '
' Peaials were repeatedly made and
probably will be made that any friction
exists, but the fact Is, when people try
to issue orders to each other 1000 miles
away and without specific knowledge of
the circumstances under which each side
is working every day there is bound to
be friction. .
v. Secretary Weeks has the highest ap
preciation of the ability of General
March.
.'.' Were it a question of Just having' a
chief of staff with whom the secretary
of war could get along there wouldn't
be the slightest hesitation- on the part
of Weeks to retain the present head of
the army. But General March incurred
fc some extent the 111 will of members
ef congress who were not accustomed
to be treated brusquely even In wartime.
CROWDER MADE ENEMIES .
r'JuBt as General Crowder made enemies
tnt congress' by a rigid enforcement of
the draft law, so will General March be
known In army history as one" of the
martyrs of, the war in Washington.'
Secretary Weeks, however, has taken
a practical and not a sentimental view
of the situation. To smooth out the
'various controversies and start . things
going, he had to appoint a new chief
of staff. .
General Pershing's ability and pres
tige bulked large, yet It was realized
that to put General Pershing in the
closest contact with administrative de
tail might serve only to keep alive cer
tain elements of controversy. "
for instance, - Major General Ed
wards,' who was sent back from France
at Pershing's orders, la directly wider
the jurisdiction of the-chief of staff.
BEJfT BACK BY PEBSHIXG
, Other sources of friction due to over
aeaa trouble might have been revived
were General Pershing to be obliged
to handle the, personnel of the army
again something that, it is believed.
was distasteful to him.
The first nlan ; suggested was that
the hero of the American expeditionary
army forces be maae a general or i re
serve armies and occupy a separate
and i distinct position from the peace
time organisation of the Army,
But a careful examination of the law
revealed that this was impossible. The
staff army and all its parts must; be
under the command of the chief; of
staff. To ask congress to make a new
law meant legislating for ; a particular
situation which might be embarrassing
upon the retirement of General Persh
ing. . -v '
OSXY WAT OUT i ,
The only way out to make General
Pershing chief of staff, give mm aom
laal command of the entire army and
specif io command of the reserve armies.
The man chosen for assistant cnier, oi
staff. General H arbor d, is a close friend
of General Pershing. In France, Har
bord was in command of the service- of
suDDlies the famous second line of de
fensea post that required extraordinary
ability. i
General Harbord's executive uuenw
won universal praise. ' He is not only
an able but a popular officer ana his
record, overseas is such that be. can' be
expected to handle the peace time army
without friction. i ;
First. Secretary Weeks had to handle
the Edwards controversy. fie soivea
that bv making Brigadier General Ed
wards a major general and putting him
at the top of the list. Then he bad to
tackle the controversy Over the reten
tion ot General March and finally the
recognition of General Pershing's serv
ices. ; I ' -
Secretary Weeks feels that he has
recognized ail parties and begun a deal
and now he wants the rank and file; of
the army, the cliques and the cabals to
cease their tntriguea and settle down to
business. . 5 - " r
GOVERNOR OF WEST
VIRGINIA ASKS U. S. AID
(Otmnzm-d From Pit One)
either state until martial law Is pro
claimed, I the secretary announced. A
regiment is being held In readiness at
Springfield. Ill, and will be ordered to
PURSUING MADE CHIEF OP
X STAFF TO KXD FRICTION f move forward as soon aa the promulga-
The
Deadline
In everything there is a so- .
: called "deadline," beyond
which it is unsafe to go.
, Especially true is this regard-
ing - the care .of the eyes.
' ' Neglect beyond i certain point
'. is serious. . Statistics prove
; that fully 70 of us have eye
defects. Most of , us don't
1 realise it. and accordingly are
neglecting them. - Ksiew the
' condition of your eyesl My
examination ; is - scientific, ac-
curate, thorough, honest. If
' you should need glasses, my
. ! Shelltex , Shur-ons not only
fit, look and wear well, but . ,
they actually do save lenses. '
Dr. A. W. Ruhndorf
Eyesight Specialist
504 BROADWAY BLDQ. Phone
Morrison at Broadway , . Main S20B
tions are made.
Governor Morrow sent a tardy report
stating he has ; secured some militia
and that he hoped he had the situa
tion well in hand, lla the event that it
is found that the disorders in Kentucky
are quieted, a proclamation oi maruai
law may be issued for West Virginia
alone. , I-' '
The governors- of the states may
themselves declare ' martial law, but it
is believed they will await federal ac
tion. , ' i - !' ' ,
Two telegrams appealing for martial
law were brought to the White House by
Senator Sutherland, , who received them
from his West Virginia constituents.
One of them, from R. G. Wilson, of
Huntington read : I
"In the name of God and humanity,
please hurry federal aid to Matewan.
Our citizens are being shot down like
rats. Men and women are being fired
upon by striking miners and are held in
cellars without aid. Our mining prop
erty is being fired; upon all day. Five
deaths known to have resulted and hun
dreds will i be killed unless aid comes
quickly. : Our governor has asked for: aid
from Washington. Why is It not forth
coming? Our property will be .destroyed
by sight we fear??
; Battle Is Raging
Williamson. W. Va.. May 1. U. P.)
A bitter battle was in progress tonight
in Mingo county's mine war zona A
heavy attack launched at noon on I the
little mining colonies in the Tug River
valley between West Virginia and ! the
Kentucky hills, east of here, did not
diminish at nightfall.
San Francisco Union
Painters lie tur n
to
Work on $8.50 Scale
San Francisco, MayW. After a
of
rec-
ref.
the
erendum vote the district council
painters has decided to accept the
ommendation of the building trades
council and will go to work Monday at
1S-50 a day. -: . : . t -i i
Twenty-five hundred-- painters in
bay region are affected. '
The painters will go to work for con
tractors and individuals and no further
parley with other union officials will
be necessary, according o H. C. Lynch,
secretary ef the district council of
painters.''- ' '... '-'-. I
The .painters have been sticking ) out
ror 39 a day ana ! have been on strike
for some time, except in those cases in
wnicn contractors were paying the s a
day demanded. j
S. F. TUG CREWS
DECLARE STRIKE
Approximately 50 Men Walk Out,
Declaring Employer Handling
Business Unfair toLabor.
y . By UiuVctia Serriee)
San", Franciaco. May 14. The
strike situation in this port was fur
ther complicated at S o'clock tonight
when the tugboat crews of H. C. C.
Peterson walked out, 'declaring that
the company was handling business
unfair to organised labor. '
As a result the tugs Tatooeh. Arab.
Wyadda and Chief ; were temporarily
tied 1 up and about SO mors men were
out of work. ; The strike has not af
fected the other tugboat companies and
the launches of ; the , Peterson company
are still running as usual. 1 !
Officials of the company said that
there was no excuse for the action of i
their men, They 1 say they were han
dling jobs necessary in the conduct of
the port s business and that they will
fill the places of the strikers , with non
union crews.
board and the Shipowners' association
are in an International conspiracy to
destroy the American merchant marine.
Tacoma Police Nab
Three Youths in
Blackmail Plot
, Tacoma, Wash., May 14. A blackmail
demand for money from Pr. A. .
uicka, a dentist, in a plan to finance a
drug smusgllnjr ring between Pusret
Sound and the Orient was thwarted by
the pohce hers yesterday. The police
waited for the blackmailers' messenger,
arrested him after he had received from
r. Hicks a fake - packet of money, se
cured his confession, and captured the
ringleader in the plot. Jack Hathaway,
20, with a companion. 1q a garage near
toe messengers borne, i
Hatha way's companions were Clifford
rowen. messenger. 19. and Jack Blake.
21, two shipyard workers. . Hathaway
confessed- The blackmailing note threat
ened to expose through' the newspapers
mat tnree years ago a. p. senter, a
high school instructor, obtained a book
of narcotic blanks from Dr. Hicks, us
ing them to obtain drugs. Senter, who
is a Harvard graduate, subsequently re
slffned his position. ' The note - asked
for S250. .
UNIOIf LJSADEIt PREDICTS
COaTGRESSIOXAL. IXQCTUY
Washington, May 14. (1. N. S.i Con
gressional investigation of the marine
strike was predicted today toy rnest
Pegg, representing the striking marine
engineers, after ' a call at the caDitol
with Andrew Puruaeth, president of theJ
international Seamen s union.
The union leaders repeated their de
mands for an investigation . of the
charges that the United States shipping
Schooner Sets Sail
For Trading Posts
In Northern Alaska
San Francisco, May 14. Laden with a
full cargo of California foodstuffs which
will be traded for furs, whalebone and
ivory, the schooner Fox, operated by H.
Llebes as Co., sailed yesterday for trad
ing posts in Northern Alaska. . The ports
of call will include Port Barrows, Her
schel island and Banks Land.
: The Fox will also carry supplies to the
schooner Herman.
Peanut Wagon Gets
Stalled! by Auto;
Offender Fined $25
Otto Martin, while driving his automo
bile at Third and Washington streets
Friday had his choice between Patrol
man Tharp and a peanut - wagon. He
chose,the peanut wagon. T ;
It would have perhaps been better for
Martin if he had chosen Tharp and fin
ished the officer up in the same way he
did the peanut wagon, for in that case
the peanut wagon couldn't have arrested
him. But Tharp certainly did. i
Municipal Judge Rossman fined Martin
$25 on a charge of reckless driving and
allowed him to go after hearing that; the
damages to tne peanut wagon would be
paid. . -, I ; y ... ,h .
Preacher, 104.1 Renews License :
Topeka, Kan., May 14. The Rev.
Philetus Beverly " of Burlingame. 104
years old. has Just been given a renewed
license to preach at the district confer
ence of the Methodist church here. Rev.
Beverly, m eptte of his years, seldom
misses a Sunday In the pulpit. - i
Unity
Movement
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Feldenheimtr ' sterling; silver,
chosen today for gifts to the
bride will always be a part of
the family treasure to be hand
ed down to future generations.
Many exclusive articles in silver
from the inexpensive to the costly
may be found here in new and stan
dard patterns. ! J
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in a Fcldenheimer boxr
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There is a constant drain of
energy where eyesight -is even
slightly defective. Our optical de
partment is eminently equipped to 4 '
correct any errors of sight
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We have now a large assortment of Mortuary urns
at unusually low prices io and up. -
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BUYING GOOD FURNITURE is an investmentnot an expense. At
Edwards stocks are large and varied, particularly 'selected, .and price so
attractively low that your ultimate and .'logical action will be- buy at
Edwards. Note these typical values other house furnishings not listed are
priced just as attractively. Then too, terms will be arranged to please, your
own individual requirement -no ! interest, regardless of what you select.
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the pieces separately, as follows:
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Dresser
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Vanity Tapis
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Of all the suites dispiayed on the third floor, there's
none so popular as this simple but stylish straight-line
design. Every piece Is finely finished and. for so lit
tle money, extreme difficulty will he experienced if
this price is to be surpassed. r '
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I Don't wait until eyestrain compels you to
look after your eyes. Give the eyes the aid
they - demand before permanent injury
develops. ; i;
Q From our many years daily experience as
experts in eye examinations, treating eye
strain and the correct fitting of glasses, we
are ; in a position to. advise as to the very
best course to take.
Q You can consult us with confidence. We
absolutely refuse to supply glasses in any
case that does not need them.
J Complete lens-grinding factory on premises.
SAVE YOUR EYES
Thompson Optical Institute
Chas. A. Rusco, Pres. and Gen. Mgr.
Eyesight Specialists
v Portland's largest, most modern, best equipped
Exclusive Optical Establishment
209-10-11 Corbett Bid g., Fifth and Morrison
Since 1908
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Is a special lompriBf, on this
Table and t Solid Oa Chairs
Notice the heavy pedestal bse, it's all solid
oak. the top, when closed, measures 49 inches
in diameter. Chairs, have Lrahaped angle-Iron
braces under the seats against the back poets.
Insuring- them against the sometimes undue
strain given chairs In the dining room.
That every popular Hand-Rubbed Was: Finish,
out. if you prefer. Fumed you can have it at
the same, price. j . y
Walnut or Mahogany
Table and Six Chairs
; At Edwards
Of all periods, you'll no doubt agree, there's none so
choice or charming, yet simple, as Queen Anne. Notice
the graceful lines and. when the table is Extended, whether
one or two leaves are used, the base, remains evenly divl&ed.
The back panels of chairs vary slightly from Illustration.
Beats are covered with genuine leather, either blue or
brown. All chairs are carefully finished - to match either
table.
Yery Beautiful Period Mahogany
Library Tables Reduced to
49.SO
BP7!, i.
Second to None Is Edwards Variety of
Charming and Distinctive
. '
Tapestry and Velour
Overstuffed
Whether One or More Pieces Be Selected, Terms to Please Tear
IsdlTidnal Requirement Will Be Arranged
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$96.50 to $298.00 $29.50 to $135.00
There's nothing: quite so luxurious as OverstuTfed and, when it
comes to appearance for living room Bettings, Overstuffed again
tops the list. From a voluminous spring business there are many
single pieces left from two and three-piece suites. These are at '
extra special prices. .
Colonial. Queen Anns and William and Mary
very fine tables, too. Bach showing a sub
stantial cash saving below today's actual mar
ket'i Value. For your convenience they're In the
Fifth . street window today. There being less
than a dozen i in all early selection la of vital
importance. ;.-?" . t.
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SELLERS
KITCHEN CABINETS
- "Tne 'Best Stntant intbur Hons
. SOLD EXCI.rsiyEl.T
AT EDWARDS'
These Cabinets, famous for their 15
convenience features so extensively ad
vertised in leading magazines, on dis
play in oiled steamproof oak and white
enamel flnlahea'.
With a Sellers In your kitchen, trotting
back and forth while getting meals will
be eliminated. Can be had on terms to
please your Individual need.'
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See the 3-Room Outfit
in the Window Today
Living room
Dining Room
ior.oo
Bedroom .4.. $5.00
Sold complete or in single pieces, or any pieces will be
repiacea wiui mat wnicn you personally select.
Lawn Mower and
Garden Hose Time
The season is here and Edwards has a varied line.
Add a mower and hose to your account, if you haven't
an account, start one. Tour credit is good. :
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Reversible Art Fiber
Begs, Slxe sxlS and SJxlM
$16.S5
fS CASH 91 WEEK -
A most beautiful assortment of patterns to select from,
too,. Color combinations particularly , adapted to bed
rooms, -sun parlors and dining rooms. This price is for
one week only. Better make youT selections before all
the choice designs are gone,
Better Rugs at Lowered Prices,
Too
8x12 Axminster (while any of the four oat-
terns remain) , , S33.SO
9x12 Seamless Wool Velvets 38.50
9x13 Seamed and Seamless Axminsters. ..$49. SO
xl Linen Fringed Wilton Velvets ......... ...f5T,50
9x12 Genuine WUtons X7S.OO '
.3xl0.6 Genuine WUtons '..S69.BO
Reduced Prices This Week on
: All Dinner. Sets
Without exception, every net, whether 43 or 100-pIece
size, has been reduced. Make selections accordingly.
; Simmons Beds and Springs 3
You've seen them advertised so extensively of late they
really merit this publicity, too. On the third floor you'll
see them. Twin and full sixes. .
"Isn't He a Dear?"
Of course your friends admire him.
He's so cute, cunning and handsome..
But they will .dmlre him much more
when you take him out in a
Lloyd Loom-Woven
Carriage
When your daret friend stop to
look at Baby, don't forpet that her
eyes also take In the carriage.
Guaranteed to Please
Gas Range and Kitchen
Heater Combination
CoBseeted Ready for TJee, tBclsdlag
! Bet Water Cells
AOood PiacmTo Tra
Easy Terms - No Intern t i
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. Top of the two-lid kitchen heater
lifts up and catches you get the free
use of both hands. Burns wood, coal
and kitchen refuse is equipped with
ras lighter no kindling needed at any
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