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THREE AMERICAN SECTOR OF FRONT IN ACTIVE MILITARY ZON rvr.-.T-n Real Valiaes in Woolen BEIC 9 (Q Goods to Be Had N ow YOU SHOULD TAKE CARE OF YOUR WANTS FOR CLOTHING, UNDERWEAR, HOSIERY AND SHIRTS NOW. WOOLEN GOODS WILL BE VERY HIGH AND ALSO GOOD MATERIALS HARD TO GET. WE HAVE A FULL ASSORTMENT OF ALL LINES NOW AND THE PRICES ARE EXCEPTIONALLY LOW COMPARED WITH THE PRICES ASKED BY THE MANUFACTURER. SALEM WOOLEN MILLS STORE made director of munitions and be given power to buy all supplies needed by the various bureaus of the war depart- HITCHCOCK KANSAS'S (Continued from page one) prompt decision and energetic action," he would soon bring order out f of disorder, cut red tape, stop delays tie said. au(j f umig! the American army with its "Nine months after we entered the supplies promptly anil economically, war and three months after our men ' ' We would then locate and central were gathered in cantonments we found z0 responsibility and authority the in the dead of winter thousands of men business of supplying the department till kept in storage' for some foolish would be on up-to-date methods of great breeches, without woolen blouses and business concerts. Great Britain and other serious shortagos. We found most France had to come to it. of the machine gun companies unable' "I am told that sme genius in the to drill two mouths after they were war department bureau succeeded in formed because they had no machine shipping to France a cargo of sawdust gnus. Even in December we find 1,2U0 which is plentiful and cheap enough allil kept in storage for some foolish there, while nearly three million tons and inexplicable reason, while each of important freight has been waiting eamp had been supplied with only a chance to go over for a month," he eighty machine guns. said. "We found hundreds of thousands of Conflicting orders for bags for gas men drilling with wooden sticks for masks, he assorted, had been issued in weeks and mouths because of delays the war department one for one mil m ordering rules last spring. We found men sent to France without opportunity QUICK RELIEF for rifle or machine gun practice. We found a distressing amount of sickness in most camps and an unnecessary mor tality due to lack of clothing and to overcrowding. The overcrowding we found duo to a failure to provide an adequate number of tents. We found eamp hospitals' without drainage, plumb ing or heat and sick men without nurses. "We found that the first heavy ar tillery of American make cannot be received until July and not much be fore 1919 can we expect to use in France American heavy artillery in any great quantity. "We found that we are only now, nine months alter entering the war just beginning to work on two great powder plants to cost $60,000,000, although it was evident last summer that we must nave a million pounds a day more pow der than America can now manufac ture. We cannot get more powder from these plants before next August. "We found that though the medical departmcntiasked for hospital ships last July, they have not yet been ordered." Hitchcock said he did not deny that much creditable work had been done in the war department. Turning to the remedy, Hitchcock de j lion, another for two million and a third for five million. Fortunately one of the civilian com mitteemen outside of the department discovered one of the conflicting orders and secured a revision and stopped a blunder, he said. "The president and the secretary of war have evidently realized a defeat of the existing system and have attempt ed to change it," said Hitchcock," 'with out explanation, but without success." He then referred to the removal of the heads of the ordnance and quarter master general's departments and other changes. "And now since the introduction of the bill creating a director of muni tions, another step has been taken," he a?Ad. "The office of surveyor of pur chases is created with rather vague authority and somewhat undefined du ties. He has no power in law, because legislation is necessary. "These great bureaus should be fo cused in some authority that would har monize with and coordinate them. That is what is proposed in the bill for a war cabinet of three men," he asserted. He referred specifically to the board controlling priority of freight shipments the raw materials board, the war indus tries board, the food administration, th FROM CONSTIPATION Get Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets That Is the joyful cry of thousands eince Dr. Edwards produced Olive Tablets the substitute for calomel. Dr. Edwards, a practicing physician for 17 years and calomel's old-time enemy, discovered the formula for Olive Tablets while treating patients for chronic con stipation and torpid livers. Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets do not contain calomel, but a healing, soothing vegetable laxative. No griping is the "keynote" of these little eogar-coated, olive-colored tablets. They cause the bowels and liver to act normally. They never force them to unnatural action. It you have a "dark brown mouth" now and then a bad breath a dull, tired feeling sick headache torpid liver and are constipated, you'll find quick, sure and only pleasant results from one or two lit tle Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets at bedtime. Thousands take one or two every night ! just to keep right Try them, . 10c bud vac per box. au druggists. clared "if a high class man could bo fuel administration, the shipping board, IRENE HUNT "THE MATERNAL SPARK" A Triangle Feature COMEDY WEEKLY Note War Tax Included. . V,; Mi i. ... 4 I I il ry 1 ; j Irene Hum. 1 KIDDIES MATINEES EVENINGS 5c IQc 15c BLIGH THEATRE the aircraft production board, the allied purchasing board, the war trade board and the director general of the railroads "It is not too much to say that the great transportation system of the Un ited States has broken down. It is a gigantic wreck today;, even travel nas Uucouie difficult," Hitchcock said. As for the fuel situation, Hitchcock said that lack of knowledge, lack ol transportation and lack of harmony be tween the fuel administration and Other functions of the government were tne cause of tho breakdown. "If there had been sonie authority" lie said, "which could have brought the fuel administration into close tun tact with tne mining and labor interests ot the country and w ith the war indus tries of the country, as well as into con tact with the shipping board and other branches of the government, much of the present breakdown could have been prevented. "The present condition of shipbuild- (-ft, I AUg AO JAVbUlllg ivao liiuu evening, i,; I ..,.1 -.;., , o..nt), ,r ,,f ti, $ situation. "All who are informed as to the present supply of our shipping were thunderstruck at the statements of Sec retary Baker before the military af i iairs committee. "His sanguine prediction as to our ability to ship men to .Europe and to supply them when they are there, are exaggerations of the wildest sort. We find that for supply alone it will re- avc """i ""n"" constant use. Where is that coming from and when is it coining "The secretary of war is so out of touch witli the shipping board and ship- . mill; aUlli(llllV.D tt 1 1 DU.JM'"K .lliUllIlft- l&jtion that he makes a statement that is Ev"'M absolutely preposterous." j Failure to co-ordinate the shipping fa ' cilities. with other branches, he said, ft?:" had caused 2,000,000 tons of freight '" to pile up waiting for ships and in New I Orleans last week there were 350,000 tons of shipping with only 83,000 tons of food and feed to load them." By J. W. T. Mason (Written for the United Press) New York, Feb. 4. The northern flank of the district persistently re ported to be the principal training ground of the American army iu France, is being brought into the pos sible area of combat by German activ ity about St. Mihiel. The occasional French reeonnoiter ing raids along the St. Mihiel front Buggest enemy movements are suspect ed to be in course- of preparation at that part of the line. If a German at tack were to be delivered from St. Mihiel, its purpose could only be to tnreaten tne American troops in train ing some distance further south. St Mihiel is a secondary Verdun, about twenty miles south of the great Meuso fortress. It is the most important sup ply base held by the . Germans on French soil near the American en campment. ' St- Mihiel would form a strong cen tre for offensive operations by the Germans if they could spare the men and munitions for operations onsa ma jor scale. Under these conditions there might be reason for gome uneasiness concerning the inviolability of the Am erican training ground. Hut, it is scarce ly likely that any effort the Germans are now able to make would be suffi ciently powerful to reach the American practice trenches. Operations against General Persh ing's rookies undoubtedly hold out a strong temptation to von Hindenburg, who is notoriously favorable to the strategy of striking the enemy first. But, if the German? fall a victim to this temptation in the present instance they will be playing into the hands of the French and Americans. The district from St. Mihiel to the region of tho supposed American encampment, is heavily protected by an intricate ser ies of defenses. Behind these positions the Americans would be admirably placed to protect themselves, even without French assistance. With French help in reserve, the chances would ell favor tho 1 J iscr meeting a defeat second only to Ver dun if he were to attempt to swing his line southward from St. Mihiel. The kaiser's sole chance of a serious success is that he might "develop a sur prise ma.ior attack if the French were 'not alert. 'But, the constant patrol, raiding and reconnaissance attacks in which the French are engaging near the American training center indicate that a surprise blow is out of the ques tion. . FEATURE WEEK (Continued fiom page e) ' ' -i . S, '.i ' 'V ' i s . '' 'I ' " ' 1 1 r V 5 si Chamberlain measures, Eenator Hitch cock, Nebraska, delivered a terrific in dictment of the war department, ship ping board, fuel administration and the railroad control. He charged Secretary Baker with "gross exaggeration" regarding the number of American troops to be in France this year; and stated that the shipping situation ik "shocking" and transportation "chaotic." Administration leaders, fired to high only companion besides tho howling w vis ! t IgeUe Be&nett in Triangle Play; because of .thewoiniaji, Jack Livingston, who supports Belle Bennett in the first Triangle seven reel feature under the new regime, "Because of a Woman " at tho Liber ty theater on Wednesday and Thurs day, has adopted a horned toad, or to be more truthful has been adopted b;j the horned toad. In his latest story Livingston np pears during a part of the picture as a telegraph operator at a Uod-torsaK en desert station on the isnnta re. nis heat, replied to these charges. Senator Join Sharp Williams characterized Hitchcock's "muckraking" as part of the "German game." "If tho president hasn't brains enough to win the war, wo can't give them to him y legislative action," Wil liams shouted. Following Williams, Senator Beed, Missouri, added fire to the conflagra tion, beseeching the senate not to call its members "friend of the kaiser," whatever the cause. While this deliate grew personal and heated, real war measures found their way from committee to the floor of the senate and house, Secretary Baker 'warned that "speed up ' measures must follow here the re ported labor difficulties in Germany. Jrrovost Marshal General Crowder ail' nounced the summons to training of 4, 500 more men, about half of those re maining from the rirst draft. SiiiScisnt Tonnage fx) K X V'-- TODAY earl mmms in THE GRELL MYSTERY An Unusual Drama Also Plenty of ' Comedy SPECIAL W ED. - THURS. BELLE BENNETT In a new special 7-reel Su perb Triangle Production. "Because of a Woman" MEN ARE CALLED (Oatiaued fran pe one) Music by Mrs. Wrarren J. Hunt, Salem's Fav orite Pianist LIBERTY Camp Lee (3,000), all from Pennsyl vania. Camp Jackson (3,383), colored, all from South Carolina, from Georgia. etaoiushrdluetao Camp Gordon (2,800), colored, a!: from Georgia. Camp Grant (5,000), all from Illinois. Camp Taylor (6,284), Illinois, 3,352 and Kentucky, 2,932. Camp Dodge (14,984), Iowa, 6,384 and Minnesota, 8,600. Camp Funston (2,332), Kansas 708 and Missouri 1,624. Camp Travis (7,:"!i8), Oklahoma, 3, 380 and Texas, 4,178. Camp Pike, (2,000), colored, all from Arkansas. Camp Devens, 6.575; Connecticut groups, 1,038; Massachusetts, 2,082; New Hampshire, 29; New York, -772; Rhode Island, 97; Vermont 36; For 500,000 Soldiers Washington, Feb. 4. Suffic ient tonnage exists today to land in France five hundred thous and men this spring Secretary of the Navy Daniels declared to day. While refusing to comment on Senator Hitchcock 'c denuncia tion of Secretary Baker's state ment to this effect as "prepos terous," Secretary Daniels de clared that Secretary Bake'r is right. "There ij nc shortage of tran sport ships," Daniels declared, "although, of course, we would like to havo more than we have got." ft PART OF CARGO SAVED novates bcine Mike, a horned toad Now Mike resented being captured and draireed bodily from his native heath, but he was sacrificed to art.! During tho course of the picture the little reptile became quite attached to Livingston and tho completion of the desert scene and freedom in sight tho toad seemed to grow despondent. "He wants to quit Ihb job," thought iiv incrston and then came the surprise. When the desert scenes were over and tho actor took the little toad out into the sand to cive it its freedom Mike refused to stamper off into the desert and followed doggedly at Ihe heels of the leadinsr man. So touched was Liv ingston that he carried the little rep tile home in his pocket and Mike now lives in Livingston's dressing room at the Culver City, Cal.. studios, where he has won the reputation of being the champion fly catcher. HVE MINUTES NO SICK STOMACH DIGESTION, GAS Ventura, Cal., Feb. 4. A part of the cargo of the ill fated steamer Coos Bay was salvaged and brought into Ventura today apparently in grod shape after the vessel had lain mined in tne sea 'Tape's Biapepsin" Is the Quickest and Surest Stomach Relief You don't know what upset your stomach which portion of the food did the daniago do you? Well don't bother. If your stomach is iu a revolt; if sick, gassy and upset, and what you just ate has fermented and turned sour; head dizzy and nches; belch gas es and acids and tructate undigest ed food; breath foul, tongue coated juBt take a little Tape's Dinpepsin to neutralize acidity and in live minutes ycu wonder uli beeame of the indi gestion and distress. Millions of ineii and women today know that it is needless to have dys pepsia. A little Diapcpsiu occasionul- since December 19. 1914. The cargo I ly keeps tho stomach sweetened, and 'disinterred consisted of a consign ment of whiskey still said to' have a "kick" and canned goods said to be pood condition they eat their favorite fouls without fear. If your stomach doesn't take care of your liberal limit without rebellion Ay if Continues Another Week. Positively Last Week. Beniamin E The Corner Store F1C1C State aed Liberty Streets LITTLE TALKS ON THRIFT By S. W. STRAUS Preiident American Society for Thrift 7 ill. vv line w e must do all in our pow er to elimi nate waste in food and conserve our supplies, we must bear in mind that our govern ment is not seeking to impose great hardships on us. We re told by reports in the German press that the food crisis there this winter is most acute. Nothing approaching a crisis exists in America. The point is that the govern ment is simply demanding food substitution which is a process in volving no inconvenience. We are not asked to starve, to deny sustenance to orr bodies; to approach in any way a condition such as exists among the people of Germany. We are asked, first of all, to eliminate waste and, secondly, to conserve those foods which are most needed in Europe. These are meats, wheat and sugar. We also are ashed to conserve fata as they arc used in the construction of ex plosives. But we are told by the Goven'.iiiLiit Mint .while we must eat I'.'Si v.'ht". i. we cm make up for it vn.'i cor:!. '0, lj.ir!ey and other grains. j Instead of meat, we can eat more fish, of which there is an unlimited supply, and we can eat poultry, eggs, cheese, drink milk, and other meat substitutes, without harm or inconvenience. In the saving of sugar, no one will deny that we have been ex travagant beyond all bounds of reason. In the conservation of this food, we are asked to eliminate this needless waste. We are not even asked to give up confections, but we are asked to substitute honey, brown sugar and the coarser forms of molasses, which comprises ab solutely no hardship. In the matter of fats, we are asked again to dispense with waste, which imposes no hardships, and to substitute vegetable fats in place of animal fats as much as possi-. ble. . In giving advice regarding the American Christmas dinner, Food Administrator Hoover .said : "Turkey, goose and veeetahles on which Americans dine at Christ mas according to ancient custom, are the very things the food ad ministrator wants them to cat as they conserve wheat, red meats, fats and other needed war foods." This statement is cited here in order to show the government's policy in food matters. lint because of this clement attitude we should not in any way seek an advantage therefrom for the sake of personal pleasure. Let US meet our government more than half way in these matters. It is our patriotic duty to do so. .V i 1 1 u . rv. j .-if L - '7 Geralctme Farrarinlojn The Worn on Paramounts greatest spcctaclo In 12 reels, to be presented with a special orchestra at the Liberty theater next Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Coos Bnv was beached and la-'if vour food is a damage instead of a ter sunk after her machinery had been help, remember the quickest, surest, removed. A. M. LaFoIhtt Ericrs FiM Fcr featorFro fssrica Having leeeived requests from voters all over Marion county, to make the race for state senator, and having tok en the matter under consideration, i hereby announce my candidacy for state senator, to the Kepuliliean voters ot Marion eonntv. I don't think it neces sary to tell the people of this county how J stand on ionomy, JBetrencUment Reform. Reduction of Taxes and Cut- ting-ont of all useless commissions where it don't impair the efficiency ol the rtate institutions. I stand on these mat ter where I have alVys stood; for the interest of the state of Oregon and the taxpayers. Having been a resident of this eoun ty for 58 years, having been elected a member of the house twice, and of most Harmless antaem is rape s uia pepsin which costs only fifty cents for a large case at drug stores. It's truly wonderful it stops food sour ing "and sets things straight, so gently and easily that it is really astonishing. Vour stomach will digest your meals ii you keep acids neutralized. .. Mi mm RAILWAY MEW ASK RAISE the senate once, and served in five ses- New'sions of the legislatnre, I don't think York troops formerly allotted to Camp : it necessary to announce any particular i Dix, 2,521. platform, for the people of this county 1 surely Know wnere i srana. BUY BELL AND EXCHANGE (Pd. adv.) A- M. LAFOLLETT. Washington, Feb. 4 Con ductors and trainmen of the national railway today formal ly presented to the wage com mission their demands for 35 to 40 per cent wage increases. President W. G. Lee of tho trainmen had figures showing increased living expenses de mand an increase in wages amounting toat least CO 2-3 por cent of this increased liv ing lost. jfc Have the Journal Job Dept. estimate on your printing needs you get the benefit of eash bnying. Phone 81. I ! 1 , ' ; ! i ! i il l SWEATERS, JERSEYS, TOQUES ConHnnes This Week Sweaters Suitable for Sport and Outing SEE WINDOW DISPLAY IT IT Tit Mauser o ros, CAPITAL JOURNAL WANT ADS BRING YOU RESULTS.