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Crops Below Average and Factories
Shy Raw Material Prices Sky
High Food Staples Near Exhaus
tion, Stocks Depleted and Cost of
Living Soaring.
STOCKHOLM, July Washing
ton dispatches of tho lust few days
forecasting the sharpest limitations
ir possible discontinuance of all ex
ports to neutrals caused anxiety In
government circles and among the
people generally. The situation Is al
ready grave and the prospect pic
tured by news from America renders
it still more disquieting.
Crops are likely to be below the
average. Manufacturers of various
lines are closed by luck of raw mate
rial. Others cannot maintain produc
tion much longer. Benzine and pe
troleum are nearlng exhaustion. Lea
ther Is scarce and so dear that a pair
of ordinary shoes cost from ten to
twelve dollars. Automobile tires
bring S'iOO apiece. The cost of liv
ing is steadily Increasing. The stocks
of coffee In the kingdom will bo ex
hausted In a month. In view of the
assertions that Sweden's Imports are
not intonded solely for Swedish con
sumption the Associated Press asked
Herr B. D. Trolle, formerly minister
of foreign affairs, and now president
of the government war trade commis
sion, for a statement. He said:
"In several instances our total Im
portations from America show 'a de
cided decrease compared with 1913
EMBARGO
k the last normal year, and in many In
stances where our Imports from the
united States Increased, this Increase
fell considerably short of making
good the deficit caused by the de
crease or total discontinuance of our
war importations from belligerent
countries.
"A Pnris paper recently declared
that exports to Scaudanavla and
Switzerland rose from $ 10,000,000
in 1913 to $183, 000,000 In 1910.
Leading American papers have pub
lished similar statistics and asserted
that the Increase was largely due to
the fact that Sweden had been re-
exporting to Germany. This assertion
will not stand the tost of examlna
Hon." i
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NEW YORK, July 6. Twenty-five
labor leaders, led by Jacob Panken,
a socialist lawyer, as the organizers
ot tho conference for maintenance
of workers' rights and standards, at
a meeting today prepared plans for
fighting conscription and what they
term "the conservation attitude" of
Samuel Compers, president of tho
American Federation of Labor.
Mr. Gompers denounced the organ
ization at a meeting ot the Central
Federation union last week, saying
It was designed to supplant the ac
tivities of tho American Federation
ot Labor. Leaders of tho movement
today defended their organization on
tho ground that Gompers hul be
trayed labor's rights and "smiled on
'c ipltal."
Harold A. Content, assistant fed
eral district attorney, when told of
ilie purpose of the organization, said
that any attempt to break the law
would be closely v.ntched by the de-
g trtment of justice.
MEET NEXT MONTH
OTTAWA, July 6. A convention
of western Canadian liberals has been
called to meet in Winnipeg Aug. 7
and 8, War has emphasized the prob
lems of western Canada. The west
complains it Is paving a large share
of the taxes Imposed thru the tariff
while manufacturers of the east de
rlvo the benefit; that It Is unable to
rely upon free wheat being continued
after tho war and Insuring It an
open market In the United States.
In the call Issued for the conven
tion, It Is stated that the purpose
Is to consider the whole political situ
ation, particularly as It affects west
ern Interests. For more than a year
there have been Indications of come
degree of division between eastern
nd western liberals.
Biggest Boom City- on Earth" Is
What the Front Looke Like, Says
Payne; "It's a City Always Mov
ing Toward Berlin."
BY KENNETH W. PAYNE.
AT THE BRITISH FRONT, in
France, July 6. Just what is In
store for the boys in Undo Sam's
selective service army when they
reach the trenches here to fight be
side their fellows and their allies?
Just what will be their first Ira-
presions of the front? Just what
kind of soldiering are they going to
run up against?
"I came to the British front for
the Mail Tribune to answer this
question tor Medford young men.
And here Is what I found:
A whole countryside, for miles
and miles in all directions, tooming
with industries so vast and varied
you can t grasp more than a few
scattered dttui'.s.
Flashes of bridges being 'built, huts
being erected, roads being graded,
ditches being dug, lorries being re-
palred.cars being unloaded, wires be
ing strung.
Action Everywhere.
Action, action everywhere, and nary
a stop to think.
Marvelous mushroom towns spring
ing into existence, more amazing than
the mushroom cities brought into ex
istence in America by the war-
brought industries.
The biggest boom town that ever
was on earth; a war city, scattered
over the countryside of France; an
English city, with Tommy Atkins the
name of each Inhabitant!
The great offensive requires a tre
mendous concentration not only of
men and munitions, but of endless
related activities. The result Is the
birth of this mushroom city. It has
no definite location in fact, It's
rather all over the place. After mo
toring up and down the front, 1 have
the impression of having sped thru
miles and miles of city streets, alive
with Intense activity.
Wluit "Front" Means,
' The "front" then doesn't mean just
a line of trenches backed up with
batteries. It means a vast area of
peaceful countryside converted into a
thriving urban community. A Cook's
tour of the city is sturtllng because
of tho incongruous contrasts. Take
a truly rural landscape, preserve all
its distinctive features, sucli as coun
try roads, avenues of trees, woods,
fields, pastures and hills and streams,
but graft on top of it an up-to-date
city, buzzing with all the conflicting
activities of a regular American city,
and you have a picture of the Brit
ish front as it
first impresses the
visitor. Straggling suburbs of the
city run Into the devastated area,
close to the firing line. Ruined vil
lages are embraced by It. It Is on
French soil, but it is all English.
And in all its vast extent, there's
hardly a structure standing worthy
the name of "building."
Take a motor trip thru the town.
(At this point a passage has been de
leted by the censor). At the prin
cipal corners stand traffic cops, with
red armlets labeled "traffic." They
keep the conflicting currents of mo
tors and lorries and wagons and cy
cles and mules more or less un
tangled. City Establishments.
Here comes .-honestly a motor
bus, full of passengers. It is
painted a sort of battleship gray, and
Its passengers are Australian sol
diers. There's a drainage system,
water supply with miles and miles
of pipe,, public watering troughs and
drinking fountains, and wooded side
walks. Tommy has named some of
the streets, and stuck up signs to en
lighten transients. In various sec
tions he has given this city a great
number of Lelcester-sqs, and at least
47 Picadillys. When you get over
there will probably be Broadways and
Flfth-avs.
There are plenty of more useful
street signs, too. They read: "Walk
ing Wounded This Way," "Prisoners
This Way," "Road Closed to Lor
ries," "Ambulances Only," "To the
Baths," "This Way to the Cinema,"
"This Bridge Takes Field Guns,"
'Warning! Road Under Shell Fire,"
"Drive Slow to Avoid Raising Dust,"
"Next Turning for the Y. M. C. A."
Yes, the city boasts a Y. M. C. A.
which means also a public library,
billiard room and concert hall. It
also has a movie show, and a football
Nature Needs Assistance
In
' A little help goes a long wayg.
II you would keep your body In
healthy and robust condition, throb
bing with that splendid vitality that
indicate! freedom from all ailments,
first of all see that your blood ii
kept pure. Any slight impurity that
creeps into your blood will soon effect
the well-being of your whole system.
A lew bottles oi a. a. o. i
just the assistance that naturenctts
I : : 1
Seems in the "biggest boom town Tm' J?'
on .artli," ulilih is the mil ft out in W, 'i j'ttJS BjN- W 'iWp yfJI
Krunn Hie inhabitant r this JLSS P V 1 ST WM
nuiml-rlt are lute shown men Ing i9,'Tl?f VWl fe1 &a?J3SVt3afi
gtins nd building . - ?S&Wt- - 'iSrjfflW
BTSing- Wi
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ADMV CnrPTMMQ IQAYHM niHT PDHAlQ
WASHLVGTON, July 0. Canning
fruits and vegetables In the home by
the one-period cold-pack method Is a
relatively simple process and can be
done with ordinary kitchen equip
ment and with comparatively little
labor. Much of the surplus of the
home garden can be saved for winter
use by this canning method which is
fully described In a special bulletin
just Issued by the United States de
partment of agriculture, Farmers'
Bulletin 839, "Home Canning by the
One-Period Cold-Pack Method." This
bulletin is ot Bpecial interest and val
ue to all housewives, canning clubs,
societies or persons Interested In con
serving the food supply ot tho nation.
It may be had on application to the
United States department of agricul
ture. The bulletin contains very explicit
directions for canning practically all
of the common garden vegetables, in
cluding tomatoes, peppers, pumpkin,
squash, sweet corn, field corn, beans.
peas and root vegetables, also various
icomhinatlons of vegetables. It also
includes canning directions for soft
fruits and berries, hard fruits as ap
ples, pears, quinces. Directions for
the canning of camp rations, meats
and soups are given in detail.
Each step in the canning process
by tho one-period cold-pack method
Is carefully outlined from the prepa
ration of the equipment and the raw
material to the storing of the canned
products. A'speclul time table show
ing how long fruits, vegetables, soups
and meats Bhould bo . scalded,
blanched or sterilized, Is of particular
value to the housewife. Various
types of homemade and commercial
canning outfits are described.
GERMAN U-BOAT SINGS
NORWEGIAN STEAMER
nil'KNIIAtll'.N, July CY-Thc
sinking by a (icrinnn submarine of
tho Norwegian sleamer Benruela is
reported by tlie Tidens Tejiii of Chris
I in mi. She was on her way from
KliL'lund fur I ' 1 1 1 1 ; i I -1 1 1 1 i 1 1 ami was
insured fur 4,(1110,0110 kroner. The
crew was transferred lo n Spanish
steamer.
field. There's a hospital of course,
and a garage or two, not to men
tion the officers' club, and tea rooms
and canteens.
Remember this was all empty coun
try a year ago, or was somewhere be
hind the German lines. This strag
gling town has sprung up by magic
out of the country fields and upon
the ruins of wrecked vllages. With
all the permanent thriving activities
of city life, its location Is ephemeral.
It doesn't stay still long. It's a one
way town always moving forward.
And Its ultimate destination, Tom
my and Sammy hope, Is to substitute
Itself for the suburbs of Berlin!
Keeping You Well
in keeping the blood absolutely free
of all impurities. This old remedy is
a wonderful purifier and tonic, and
his no equal (or keeping the blood
rich and pure. It builds up the ap
petite ana tones up the entire system.
S. S. S. is sold by druggists every
where. It has been successfully used
for more than fifty years, and people
in practically every state testify to
its great worth. Write for booklets
and free medical advice to Swift Spo
cific Co, Dept. L Atlanta, O,
nim i olllu i iuiij on au ii uil i vwimo
MADE AT CAPITAL WITH GOVERNMENT
WASHINGTON, July 0. Arrange
ments for the next step toward mo
bilization of the new national army,
the exercise of tho selective draft,
were taken up last night at a confer
ence between Secretary Baker and
Provost Marshal General Crowder.
Mr. Baker said later he had no an
nouncement to make as to the date
of the drawing. It bad been an
nounced that tho drawing would be
held In Washington, and a statement
covering tho method to bo followed
will bo made tomorrow or next day.
A report current that selections al
ready hud been mado probably arose
from tho fact that tho army board
has numbered tho registration cards.
Tho care with which the number
ing of tho registration curds is boing
carried out, makes it certain that
the drawing will be based entirely
upBn tho numbers. No names will
be Involved in tho actual process of
selection, which will closely approxi
mate the Jury wheel system.
ISCOPE SIGHTED
WASHINGTON', July (i. The re
ported sihtinir of u periscope of u
submarine in llnniptiin linails caused
(hi! nnvy department today to send
iustrut'tions to the eoininiiuilnnf tn
make a llini'ou:li investigation. Ae
((irilini; to tlie report sent to llm ile
pai'linenl titiluy, (lie ot'fit-crs on one
of ilie Anierienu wurshiiis sililed un
olljei't which he believed to lie 11 lieri
scope within Ilie wnlers of Iliiiuiilnn
Konds, ullhouuli the exact loention is
withhold.
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MED
W0MEN
Women who bear children and
remain healthy are those who pre
pare their systems in advance of
baby's coming.
The surest course is to aid na
ture by using "Mother's Friend."
By its use the muscles expand
easier. The tension is relieved.
The breasts are kept In good con
dition. Much comfort is had
throughout the period.
Thousands of mothers have
learned from experience the true
Palace Hotel, San
HE PERMANENT HOME of many of Son Ernncinro's leading families,
to whom it- comfort mil ipiirl. homelike lninihere nmirul. Conven
iently I'wMcd in the heart of buim,umiiMTmriil and nlioiing district.
Nrvrr-fniling attention lo , , , $2.00 IHT llllY
hidir trnvnng nnnMrmlrd I J
COPENHAGEN, July C. A dis
patch from Dresden .says the Saxon
diet, which Tuesday warned the gov
ernment of a diauppenrnnco of the
sentiment of loyalty toward tho kinir
and also of a cominp; upheaval unless
the government mend its ways, lias
now broken openly with the govern
nienl. This netion is a coiisoijuenc)
of the refusal of Count Von Vilzehun
d'Kcksliidt, premier of Snxony, lo au
thorize the diet committee on consii
tnli:i:::il reform lo continue its liilmr
dnrniir recess, i he diet refused to
jjive the necessary authorization to
sellle fuel problems and it must (here
fore he reeonvoked not Inter thnn An
srust. J his will enable tile constitu
tional committee to tesunie work.
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LONDON, July 6. According to
a dispatch from Huciioh Aires to tho
Times, tho Argentine govornment
has demanded an immediato apology
and indemnity from Germany for tho
torpedoing of tho Argentino vessels
Oriana and Torro and a guarantee
that the Argentine flag will he re
Kpcetcd In the future.
A dispatch from Ilciinos Airos last
Sunday said that tho Argentine gov
ernment was determined to outer s
cluim against Germany for the sink
ing of these vessels and thut a noto
embodying the deniiUitlH was sent to
.iar ninny the day hoforo.
value of "Mother's Friend" during
the period proceeding childbirth.
They adviso its use by all mothers.
Send to the nearest drug store
now and get a bottle of "Mother's
friend." Apply it externally,
yourself, night and morning.
A great deal of useful and timely
Inlormalion lor mothers is con
tained in a book which will be sent
you immediately. Address Bradfield
Regulator Company, Dept. G, 446
Atlanta, Ga, The book is free.
Mother's
CsFriend
At llic rti'l of (tie trail rtnhiU
1 I lie hi tone PjIjit Hotel
.in r ram wo
Francisco ' Homelike
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PHOENIX, Ariz., July 6. Former
Governor Hunt, acting on the request
ot Federal conciliator John McBrlde,
now at Globe, left here this morning
for Globe to act as mediator.
Between 25 and 30 arrests have
been made at Globo, following the ar
rival of troops.
Former Governor Hunt is acting
In the matter on the direct appeal
of President Wilson that ho use his
best efforts to bring about an agree
ment botween tho miners and the
mine operators.
Before leaving Mr. .Hunt said he
would endeavor to securo a truce
between the two tactions and would
urge upon the men that they commit
no act that would tend to tie up the
copper industry during this time of
crisis, when the nation is dependent
to a large extent on tho copper In
dustry. ,
Tho presence ot troops at Globo has
had tho effect of bringing about a
situation ot quiet according to word
received here today. Advices from
Globe also said betwoen 2! and 30
of the leaders In demonstrations and
acts ot lawlessness that have occurred
In Globo during tho week are now
under arrest. , It is presumed here
that these arrests have taken placo
nee tho arrival of tho troops as It
is known that county authorities were
unable to cope with tho situation or
to servo papers prior to their arrival,
Puts It Up to the
Housewife
rA bill of groceries from our house puts it squarely
up to the housewife. There can be absolutely no ex
cuse for a poor dinner prepared from groceries pur
chased from us.
NOURTS1ITNO FOODS were never more 'neces
sary than at this time.
You will always find the choicest line of Vege
tables and Fruits here.
Personal Attention Prompt Service
MARSH & BENNETT
PHONE 252
CHAUTAUQUA
at ASHLAND
JULY 11 to 20
'A great program from first to hist, such as James
Ooddard of the Chicago Grand Opera company, the
world's greatest baritone singer of the Boston Light
Opera company of 24 people, every one whom is a
star musician, great lecturers nnd entertainers.
In the New Auditorium
The Portland Hotel
PORTLAND, OREGON
The Rose City's world-famed hotel, occupying an"
entiro block. 'All outside rooms. Superior dining
and grill service. An atmosphere of refinement, with
a service of courtesy.
European Plan, $1.50 and Up
RICHARD W. CHILDS, Manager
Y
MADRID, July C Sixty Cutnlon-
ian senators and deputies met in Bar
celona yesterday and asked the gov
ernment to give administrative aut
onomy to all provinces.
They decided ulso that if the gov
ernment did not immediately summon
parliament that they would them
selves call upon members of parlia
ment to meet in Barcelona July 10.
Ninety-nine liberal senators and
deputies met in Madrid anil approved
tho international policy of Count Ito
mnuoui's, former prcmior.
PARIS, July 0. At a meeting ot
the Spanish cabinet, presided over by
King Alfonso, as reported in n Huv
as dispatch from Madrid, Premier
Ditto outlined the situation in regard
to Inbor problems, most of which were
said lo have been solved in a satis
factory manner. Dealing with the
diplomatic situation, the premier re
ferred to comments in the foreign
press which ho did not consider just.
He spoke parlieiilmlv of articles in
the French and British press in re
gard to the action of the government
in permitting the departure from
Cadiz of a Gorman submnrine which
put in there mid was repaired. Tho
premier said Spain had adhered
strictly to a neutral position nnd had
acted with tho support of publio
opinion, which desired maintenance of
neutrality.