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TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 21, 1918.
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manufactured hopes and superficial conjectures! We know
quite well that the world has come to the most critical spot in its
progress out of darkness into light We realized long ago that
civilization has encountered a foe whose strength exceeded its
powers of estimation and even imagination. We have discovered
the fact that this struggle is one of life and death and that it may
require the consecration of the accumulated wealth of all the cen
t)iies and the use of every available fighting man to win it. We
have counted the cost a thousand times, by day and by night, and
are willing to pay it, too.
What madness to think that people in this mental attitude
need to be encouraged by fairy tales 1
'"KAMERAD"
OMEWHERE IN FRANCE at a point where American
troops are holding a section of the trenches a German
soldier was seen nearing the front lines. He was alone, and
when discovered he held up his hands, yelling "Kamerad !" But
the soldiers were suspicious of him and made him keep his hands
up until they surrounded him. They found that he was loaded
down with hand grenades. He tried to escape but was caught.
He is a personification of the German peace drive ad
vancing with deceptively friendly manner, shouting "Kame
rad !" but with his pockets full of explosives. His estimate of our
intelligence must be low if he really believes we are to be so eas
ily fooled. New York Evening Sun.
THE BOOMERANG
fPl HEN GERMANY launched her armies against Belgium,
II J Russia, France and England she threw a boomerang.
r That boomerang has struck its objective and is now returning,
' . transformed Into a spiritual weapon, upon the ill-fated head and
! hand which cast it. That spiritual weapon is the hatred and con-
I - tempt of the human race. What the destructive force of the im
nact of that deadly weapon may prove to be we have but few
; analogies to help us to predict, and they are both too distant and
uncertain to be of any actual use.
To be the object of such universal antipathy cannot be a tri
vial matter under any circumstances, and may, perhaps, be ter
- rlble enough to break a nation's heart. That ill-starred nation
'' does not perceive the crushing weight of that antipathy now, but
it cannot be very long before the losses she has suffered will pen-
etrate the German SDirit like a dagger thrust. She has lost con
fidence of the world in her word of honor. She has lost the
faith of the world in the purity of her motives. She has lost the
belief of the world in her ore-eminence in science. She has lost
the confidence of the world in her blatant professions of love for
the beautiful in nature and in art. She has lost her pre-eminence
!in commerce, and she is slowly losing the fear of the world for
;.' her military power.
And what has she gained? The concentrated and embltter-
"". ed ill-will of the human race I The world is in league against
her armies now, and when this war is over it will be in league
against her trade. It will be when the doors of her former cus
tomers are slammed in her face, when her commercial travelers
are snubbed in the anterooms of offices, when her manufactured
' products rot in her storage houses because her rivals have be-
' come her superiors in manufacture and her enemies disclose their
determination to go naked and hungry rather than to buy her
wares. Then and not until then will she measure the bludgeon
- blow of the boomerang and realize the deadly fact that she has
- become the pariah of the nations.
It is a terrible thing to be "a man without a country." What
must it be to be a nation without a world an outcast from that
- great fraternity of peoples who are being knitted together into
a friendship deeper, more abiding and universal than ever has
" been known?
A Story of Married Life
REVELATIONS OF A WIFE
By Adele Garrison
NO EASY WAY TO VICTORY
C -m- N HIS RECENT ADDRESS before the Trimrose League
i M Earl Curzon, government leader of the house of lords and
Z member of the British War Cabinet, told his hearers that there
S were "grave times ahead" and that "the British forces in France
might have to yield more ground."
; We like those words of solemn warning. What we deeply
S dread is the inevitable reaction which follows vain and fooli.sh
hopes. Whoever anticipates an easy or a speedy victory for the
; allies must be wearing colored glasses. All this talk about the
r discouragement of the German people and the depletion and de
spair of its army appears to us like very highly heated air. It is
a very easy mathematical calculation for a leisure hour to fig
ure out how long it will take a certain number of people to eat
, up a certain number of tons of food, or how many soldiers have
! been eliminated from a fighting army, when it is known that di-
visions are reformed every time two thousand of their units
I have been put out of business. . It is easy enough as well to ad
' vanca a conjecture as to the number of allied soldiers in reserve
and their ability to strike the solar plexus blow at the psycholog
ical moment
But certain stern and unexpungable facts keep staring us in
the face. The Germans struck a tremendous blow and have not
: given the slightest visible sign of being unable to strike another
I and another still. There they stand and pull back their terrible
battering ram for another smash at the gates and the towers of
; civilization, unabashed and unafraid.
; This is the situation which confronts us, and every compe
t$ent observer agrees with Earl Curzon that "grave times are
ahead," and that to must be prepared for retreats and even for
. disasters.
Aad we an! We do not need to be nursed with the pap of
Why Lillian Said "Lift Is too Fall of
Real Tragedies to Bother About
Pin Prleks."
"I don't believe It wae that Mri. Alliat
at all."
lira. Purkee's dear childish treble
broke the gflence that followed my re
cital at Hooert Savarln'a beheat of the
"real story" of onr sojourn In the .Cat
kill mountains, with its Toleration of
the identity of Mrs. Allis, who, if our
conjecturea were correct, had fired a
bullet at me through the hall door but
a few minutes before.
We all turned and looked at her in
aroaiement. But she was in nowise
abaahed; she only blushed and dimpled
aa abe elaborated her theory.
"Do yon know what I think" ahe be
fun. "I think some woman wae quar
reling with her sweetheart, and they
wandered u? here because It is lonely,
and then one fired at the other and it
came through the door."
She looked around as she finished
with such pretty naire air of cock
ureness that we all shouted with
laughter. The men bad, come back from
their search of the grounds, with the
report that no one wss in sight for
rods around, and I think we were sll
Rind of the relief from tension that
little Mrs. Durkee's explanation gave n.
I had heard her theories of things ex
pounded before. Whenever any experi
ence of life is related In her presence she
generally propounds some perfectly ab
surd explantion and sticks to her theory
with pretty persistence. I never have
been able to determine whether she is
deep enough to realise the absurdity of
her remarks end to make them purposely
in order to raiae a laugh, or whether
she really is ss naively foolish ss she
sometimes arrears.
Whatever the solution, she didn't dis
play sny particular resentment at our
laughter. Tn fact, ahe laughed merrily
with ua.
"You'll aee!" she said, pouting prettily
snd pointing a dainty forefinger st Dicky.
"Yon laugh at me now, but youU find
out that I'm right."
She turned to lallian, and there waa
a little gleim in her eye that warned
me to look out for the little stiletto
thruxt, which the women of Mrs. Dur
kee's dainty, cbiltMike, wholly feminine
type know so well how to five.
"Hut where is your little dsughter
all this time?" be ssked sweetly.
"Aren't you afraid to leave her all
alone upstairs?"
If Lillian winced under the Implied
taunt that ahe had left her place at her
child's bedile to rush down and "man
age" things, the did not betray it.
'Oh, lightning never strikes twice in
the same place," ahe laid, with a care-
leeneaa I knew waa assumed. "Besides,
she isn't alone. I sent Katie to her aa
soon ss I came down, and aa Marion la!
souiM aaleep I am sure ahe won't mias
me."
Glances that Meet.
If I had needed any aasurance as to
the character of Robert Savarin's feel-1
ings toward Lillian I would have re
ceived full confirmation of it during this
little dialogue between the two women,
lie bad laughed as heartily as any of
os at Mrs. Durl'ce's nonsense, snd I
had seen him smile with genuine mascu
line admiration at the attractive picture
the little woman made with her point
ing foreginger and her pretty pouting.
But at her question concerning Mar
ion, I aaw him start qn:ckly, and .look
at her with a cloae inquiring acrutlny
which changed to cold resentment ss
the fact that she meant the question to
annoy Lillian struck bis quick percep
tions. Then his glance sought Lillian's
anxiously, sod I saw him amile to him
self with an admiring, triumphant ten
derness st the apparent nonchallance of
her reply, I knew he was keen enough
to dip beneath the surface of her words
snd to se the paaaionate love and tender
care for her little daughter which lay
there, together with the comprehending,
forgiving tolerance of Lillian's attitude
toward Mrs. Durkee.
I had a further glimpae of this stti
tude of Lillian's later in the evening when
the DurkeiS had gone snd IMcky bad
abown Mr. favaria to bis room. With a
screen placed in front of Marion's bed so
that even the turned down light would
not disturb her, Lillian and I reviewed
the evening in low tones while we
brushed our boir.
"What do yon suppose was the mat
ter with Mra. Durkee tonight ?" I
queried. "I never knew her to be catty
before."
An Infinite Weariness.
" 'Catty' irn't the word, Madge," Lil
lian said, smiling. " 'Kittcny would suit
the purpose better. There Isn't a bit
of real malice in Mrs. Durkee. She's
naturally tLe kindeat hearted litle
woman in the world, but she's simply a
kitten who never has grown up. She
usea her clans sometimes, for the sheer
fun of stretching them, and is really
ignorant of tbe fact that they can actu
ally hurt. Then tonight ahe had a real
grievance frain her standpoint. She be
longs to the Oasa of women who believe
that a lady doean't act in emergencies if
there's a man preaent to do her think
ing for her.
"I generally go on the principle, you
know, that tbe person who thinks fsat
est in sny emergency should be privileged
to speak first Of course she resented
the fact that I usurped her darling son's
masculine prerogative of dominating
thlnga. But ahe will have forgotten all j
about It by the next time we meet, and ,
I never expect to think of the Incident
again. Life U too full of real tragediea
to bother about insignificant pin pricks."
Iler voire held an infinite weariness, j
I was glad that with ths shsded light j
she could not see the flush that rose to I
my face at the thought of my own un
worthy mental criticism of her but a
few moments before, thankful that she
waa spared the knowledge of my
thought, swift snd quickly repented of
ss it wss, smothered in friendship.
Gees le Washington.
Mrs. Herbert Walker of thia city left
Saturday afternoon for Raymond, Wash,
whero she will Join her husband who It
employed In the ship yards there.
Ftraer Painter Pastas Away.
News of the death of Frank Adams,
former Testdent of this aty, wss re
ceived hers Sunday evening by friends.
He psesed away May 17 at Bay Point,
(L, after a short Illness. Deural pneu
monia cauacd death. Mr. Adama waa an
interior decorator and painter, had many
frienda her. The body waa shipped to
Iiebanon, the family horns, for burial.
r a serai Held Today.
The funeral of N. 1L Butler, who died
at kia home here in the city Sunday ve
nlug, was held this sfternoon at 3 o'clock
at the Walker canpeL Beajidrs his widow
ta monrn bis loos ha is survived hv two
children, bis son Charlie Butler and
daughter, Mrs. Cy Burton.
Resigns Pesltlea.
Miss Alics Kester who for the pest
four years has been employed ss salt a
lady at Kggimsnn'a has resigned her po
sition. Miss Kester will be employed in
Kugene.
Motors to Esgono.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Moore, Mrs. 3. C.
Burns and eon Calvin motored to Cnr
vallis Sunday. They were accompanied by
Mrs. Burns' granddaughter, Lillian Baker.
SrrUNOFIF.LP PERSONALS
W. E. Warner returned to Portland
Sunday after spending the week-end with
his family.
Lelia Miller returned to her school
Sunday ver,!r.g from Oregon City.
David Stephens of Camp Creek spent
Saturday in town.
Merritt Toel went to Portland Satur
day night.
Elgin Hadley of Harden Bridge spent
Uondu tn tows.
GEORGE DICK TELLS
. OP LIFE OVERSEAS
Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Dick, of St. Fran
cis opartmenta, Eugene, have received
a letter from their son George Dick,
"Somewhere in Frsnce. dated April 22,
which writes entertainingly of the sights
and experiences "over there." The letter
followa:
"Dear Father and Mother: Just fin
ished supper so thought I would anawer
the letter I received yesterday. It was
written March 22, just a month ago. Yon
akld that yon did not know my addreaa,
ao I don't think yon received my letter
from Camp Merritt. But by the time
you receive thia you will have received
a letter from me from (cut out by cen
sor) also my card from (cut out).
"We left Camp Merritt shortly after
we arrived, really much sooner than I
though we would. But we were glad, for
it waa cold there and I was snxions to
hsve the tig jump' over with. Would like
to tell you ail about my trip acroas, but
I'U have to wait until I get home, I
guesa. I received your and Jesaie's let
ters yesterday (Sundsy), which was the
first one I have received .since I left
(cut out). You can bet we were a bunch
of happy boys. The mail waa distributed
just sfter church. Yes, we have to go to
church every Sunday, but we like the
chaplain and the church will do na good.
He always reminds ns of those we left
at home, and eays 'be a man.
'Letters from home are in great de
mand, so if you have any to spare, send
them this wsy. We expect to get mail
about every week. Although tbey are
about a month old they certainly look
good to me. I would like some clippings
from the papere. I do not know if Reb
mun knows where to send my Guard or
not.
"We are still quartered in the place
I told yon about in my last letter, but
may move any day. But I don't care
much, because I want to see as much of
France aa I can so I can tell you about
it when I come back. The United States
is doing some, wonderful things over
here, and you can bet that when they go
into action they will go at it right. vWe
are all studying hard and expect to do
our bit in our line when the time comes.
"I am trying to get Into the motor re
pair department, for which I am best
fitted, as you know, which will be good
training and will be of some value when
I return to tbe states.
"The first sergeant just announced
that there la some more mail ao I'll have
to go and see how many I get. I got four
yesterday.
"I did not get any In this bunch, but
I'll probably get some next time. You
asked me if I were seasick. I am proud
to any that I did not get sick either trip.
"They addressed Duke's letter to my
battery so it came to me. I gave it to
him yesterday. It should be sddressed
Supply company, 03th Artillery regiment
(C. A. C.) Instead of battery C.
Delbert is first cook in the supply
company and Is snrely making good. A
'regular cook.' Day before yesterday he
made hotcakes for breakfast. Had real
butter and ayrup, too.
"We are getting real food now, which
ia much different from what we hove had
for the past three weeks. It is a pleasure
for me to say that I am in good health
as usual. In fact better, than I waa be
fore I went to the dentist kit base hos
pital number "i and had my teeth fixed,
which makes some difference.
Am anxious to hear from Clyde, and
wish I had his sddress so I could write
to him.
"Give Mrs. Gross snd Mike my best
regards. Tell them to aave ono of those
big handshakes and a good waltz for me
aa I expect to be back and get them one
of these days.
"My best wishes to sU of the bunch,
snd hope this finds you In good spirits."
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CHICKENS WANTEO
Early tomorrow morning. Phone S50 J j H
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LIGHT and
SAVING
DOLLARS
Congress decided only
a short time ago that an
hour saved at the be
ginning of the day
would bring better re
sults than an hour at the
end of the day.
A dollar placed in a
Savings Account as soon
as the pay check is re
ceived is really saved.
The dollar you mean to
save after everything
else is paid is usually
ont there to save.
You are already sav
ing daylight, why not be
gin to save dollars?
We pay 3 per cent in
terest, compounded semiannually.
First National Bank
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Do Our Part And Go Over The Top Again
In Doing Our Bit This Week And
"CONTRIBUTE JO THE RED CROSS"
New Creepers
And Rompers at
79c.
The Infant's Depart
ment on second floor
floor promises a treat to
the mother who is in
search of these rompers
or creepers for her little
one. Developed of splen
did quality poplin; plain
ana smocicea; sizes 1 to
6 and in colors of tan, pink, blue and white, s
(Infant's Department on Second Floor.)
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Street Side of Store on Shady Side of Street.
The Rivulet of Bargains Flows Steadily
On In The Basement
LATEST STYLES IN WOMEN'S NECKWEAR,
PRICED THE BARGAIN BASEMENT WAY 49
BLACK AND WHITE KID GLOVES, Sire
5 to 7, PAIR $1.49
WOMEN'S $7.00 WOOL DRESS SKIRTS $3.59
CURTAIN MATERIAL REMNANTS AT PRICE.
WOMEN'S $18.50 BLACK AND BLUE SERGE
XOATS, ODD STYLES - $7.29
WOMEN'S $8.00 COAT FOR . $3.98
KAYSER 75c SILK GLOVES, Small Sizes, Pr. 49
WOMEN'S $5.00 FANCY HAND BAGS $2.98
2 CARDS RUST PROOF SNAPS . 5
$1.25 REAL LEATHER WRIST WATCH
HOLDERS : 89c4
25c STUFFED TOY ANIMALS 13
25c SELF HEATING CURLING IRON 10
$2.00 LARGE OREGON PENNANTS $1.39
STAMPED INFANT'S ARTICLES AT BARGAIN
BASEMENT PRICES.
$2.75 WASH DRESS SKIRTS rWOMEN'S; ....$1.38
50c WOMEN'S BRASSIERES AT 39
WOMEN'S 25c IRON CLAD .HOSE, PAIR 20
CHILDREN'S $2.75 WHITE DRESSES $1.98
CHILDREN'S 25c AND 35c UNDERWEAR,
GARMENT 19
GOOD 50c CLOTHES BRUSHES 10
CHILDREN'S 20c RIBBED COTTON HOSE,
PAIR 12'
35c BLEACHED TURKISH TOWELS, Size
21 x 45 INCHES 27
GOOD QUALITY 72 x 90 BLEACHED BED
SHEETS 90
WOMEN'S APRON SETS, NEAT PATTERNS 48
WOMEN'S JERSEY RIBBED VESTS 19
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