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SIX THE DAILY CAPITAL JOURNAL, SALEM, ORE. THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1918. 'ilhv- : asKed out - or (jiesh, &s new ? Boiling and hard rubbing give fabrics that "washed out" look. They destroy the nap that marks a garment as new. The surest way to keep fabrics fresh and dainty is to wash with Fels-Naptha soap. It cleans without boiling; without hard rubbing. Try Fels-Naptha next washday. Its savings are more important than ever these days. Tour own froct hot Ftlt-Naptha whit dothtt whit; Lloyd Ivie Writes About Camp Merritt i 1 1 1 Lloyd Ivie, son of Mrs. Mao Ivie of the Capital hotel, who is now with Company B, Fourth Engineers station ed at Camp Merritt, New Jersey, writes that the camp is a fine place and a V. M. C. A. there that looks just like a palace. Th.e people he found quite willing to how their patriotism as the western troops passed. He writes; '"Talk about a reception on tho road as we travel ed north 1 The people simply went wild just liko western folks. They appre ciate what a man is doing for his coun try." However, It was the eastorn people that really cheered up the boys. As the troop trains approached the north the boys noticed a difference in their re ceptiou. le writes; "AJl.'the railroad engines and factory and boat engines almost wore out their whistles. All the people in tho factories and for blocks around came to see us and it choered up the troopers to beat the band, after coming from a -place like North -Oaro liua. "I saw some of the real tenements that 1 hov.-j read about. It sure was awful as the people aro packed in liko sardines. I saw old women and kids digging around in the dumps for junk. "In Maryland tho country looks something like Oregon, only pine threes instead of fir. The boys were sure glad to got out of North Carolina and I never 3f rv T5 r Am nsi II 1 An ounce glau immediately before each meal i$ die prescribed method of using It tones up and permanently benefits the stom ach and digestive organs, so that you can eat and . enjoy whatever you like. By our exclusive me chanical emulsion process the olive oil content is partly pre-digested and therefore readily assim ilated by the most delicate stomachs. PORT-O-LIVE TONIC makes rich, red blood, builds healthy tissue, Increases muscular strength, and adds nerve tone. Try It for 30 days and note the marked improve ment In your condition. Indorsed by 1'bysiclans. Sold by Druggists. Distributor, DANIEL J. FRY, Salem want to see that country again or any one who Uvea there. "There were lots of pretty Bed Cross nurses at the stations as we came north, with randy, cigarettes and stamps and a good word of cheer, and tliis we did not gut in North Carolina." Camp Merritt, whore Mr. Ivie is now stationed is the camp where troops rest before going to the Hobokcn pier to Bail for France. . , m PURE POLITICS. Waconda, Or., May 16. Editor of the Journal: My conscience seems to tell me that Mr. Olcott would make a good governor He sprang not from aristocracy, and aee upon a time, grubbed land at 50 cents a dry. He has had a long time ex perience at tho state house, seems to be well liked, has vigor, is bright and intel lectual. " Alex La Toilette is from our own neighborhood, a success in all ho under takes. I would take a contract on voting for him for years ahead if I thought it democratic. In 1907 Mucus and Lachmnnd bought my hops. .They -vwre hauled to Brwjks duriug a mint, because the railroad re quired it. An overscrupulous agent wrote on my shipping bill "40 bales slightly dampened." Bush's bank halt ed. Lacbinund held back the money un til he examined. Because h,') was honest ho pronounced them all right. T. K. Ford odiio told me that Louis Lachmund was a good man.- Charlie McNary is eompo tent. : He belongs to a good family.' We expect him to be honest. I hope all the men we nominate may be good. Even though personally we like another can iidate better. Pure politics demands (bat we vote for tlwe man we think hon tot and competent. But I will not vote for an A. P. A. if I know it. When a wit through blggoted principle or self interest, goes contrary to th8 eonstitu' tton of the United States by interfer ing with people on acocunt of thoir creed, he is not fit for office. "Shall I auk the bravo soldier who fighta by my side, if our creed do agree, Shall I give up the friend who is val ued and tried, If he kneel not be fore the same altar with mef " ELLA M. FINNEY. FINANCIER LOOKS FOR DRIVE BY GERMANS ON WEST FRONT HEIB TO A MILLION Oxnard, Cal., May 16. From high school janitor to. tlift millionaire is the one day transition in the life of James Atchosoal, ' Who today' Is preparing to go to Now Zealand to .claim a, two hundred thousand pounds sterling es- ewe iimx mm 'ivy nig mister Who was the widow otf a wealthy Australian. Mowb of hi inheritance wae a great mrrpriso to AtcJiesoa who came here tlireo years tgo fiom Chippewa Falls, wtis. The story of a little fisher maiden who whipped a vampire Millions of Americans like Mae Marsh best in gripping, emotional drama. Her tremendous reputation is due to her unrivalled ability to reach the human heart. She commands the smile and the tear. She makes audience feel the incidents she lives on the screen The girl with a Thousand Faces 1 1 'I..U,.-Jl 3 DAYS STARTING TODAY LIBERTY THEATRE In THE BELOVED TRAITOR BY FRANK L. PACKARD IT'S A GOLDWTN PICTURE MsUti Henry Clews Funis Monetary Strains of Bond Flotation Safely Passed New York, May 16. The comparative quietness still ruling at the front sug gests preparations for a renewed drive by the enemy against the allies. The fact that this has not occurred earlier is proof of the exhaustion which fol lowed the previous drive, as well as the difficulties to be overcome in carrying out the original objective of the German forces. One thing is quite certain and that is, that in spite of ground lost by the Allies in the Somme district, their morale has not been impaired but has on the contrary steadily risen, while that of the Germans has as steadily fallen. This result is attributable to the terrific price in lives paid by tho Ger mans, and to disappointment at their failure to overcome allied resistance. Germany is conscious that the chances of winning this war are rapidly fading now that American troops are going across in ever increasing numbers, bee retary Baker made the significant ad mission that more than half a million American soldiers are now in France ana there is reason for believing that during 1918 we are likely to have fully a million over there. German leaders r.'iuse to admit their doom is sealed, and in bitterness of spirit they prefer to wreck everything within reach rath er than submit to the inevitable. The longer Germany prolongs the war the more sever and permanent the self-in timed disaster will prove. Germany's rulers brought down upon their couu try tho bitterest hatred evor conceiv ed. It was made in Germany, and Ger many must suffer tlw penalty of its crime. . Tue extraordinary success of the Third Liberty Loan should impress upon the enemy the utter hopelessness of carrying on the war. We raised in a few short woeks nearly $4,000,000,000 in money contributed by 17,000,000 or more subscribers. The enthusiasm dis played in taking the loan far exceeded all expectations, and must ue interpret ed as a remarkable demonstration of American earnestness and unity in the determination to carry on the war to a successful conclusion. If the German peoplo really understood the mind of the allies, this would would quietly end. Tho high tide of monetary strain in cident to the huge loan and extraor dinary tax payments has Ivjen safely passed. Buch enormous transactions in -so-short' a 'pejiod of .tiuio have never been attempted before in the world's history, yet the whole operation was su-.'ceBsfully accomplished with scarcely a rpple in tho financial district. From now, on the money market should be later able to take care of itself and funds should t.0 less Btringeut until pre parations aro in order for the next loan iu the Autumn. At present tho war is costing at; the raw of approximately 40,000,000 'a day, and this rate of ex penditure is Jikely to keep up indefin itely. We aw) still lending large sums to the allies; the cost of tha war tends to increase rather than diminish,, and additional sums will be required for the shipbuilding drive, since without ships and more ships the war eannot be suc cessfully prosecuted. Industrial activity is being turned more and more to war essentials, the Steel trade naturally coming first. With out steel in abundance, and coal also, we could not win the war, because it would be impossible to provide the necessary ships and munitions without these primary materials, and without thorn men and money alono would oe useless. Of food we have au abundance for ourselves and plenty to spare for our allies. The latest crop report suggests a possible wheat crop of 1,000,000,000 bushels. Tho ivs crop will also bo a record one. Our farmers are unques tionably working strenuously to culti vate rry acre, and secure tho largest possible yield. Iu financial circles a mith more nopc- ful spirit prevails. This is based prim- auly on the growing conviction of ul timate Oormun defeat. Along wita the enthusiasm created by a successful loan j campaign, courage has risen and op timism is running stronger than at any tiu.c since tho war. The spirit of dog ged resistance to unfavorable factors is growing. Our people are looking far ahead in tho era of nroeross which, is bound to como after the war. In the j fato of such expectations, minor diffi-. cuuies do not count. So far as immed iate affairs are concerned, tho situation is favorable. Business nctivity is gen eral, and bank clearings again show increases over the previous year. Under sm.li stimulating influences the security market showed growing activity. The steel issues naturally responded most readily, U. S. Sttv;l showing a rise of Sfvernl points, while the smaller ton tttns benefited correspondingly. Large outers placed for rolling stock, engines and cars, stimulated interest in tb.o se cuiilies affected, and move Mteiition was given to the railroads which arc ii.w under shelter of the government umbrella. There is no long,er doubt about recent dividend rates being maintained, and earnings are already recovering un dor the restoration of traffic to more normal ruuditions. Heavy iuereafv'S in wages are in prospect, costing between $200,000,000 and $300,000,000, and to meet these increased outlays the govern ment is likely to advance rates at an .?arly date about 20 to 30 per cent. Thus far the government has cleared up the congestion which broke down transpor tation Inst winter; has planned for immediate- rolling stock; has proposed an iuerenso in wages, and U contemplating advance in rates, Wto it completes theso great pinna, ami makes arrange ments t'ir better and simpler routing, it will have solved at least temporarily s.'venil jrcat trans-virtation problems. The goyernu .-iit s:ill hs to make its j contract with the railrosds; and it is somewhat uufortunate that the no- friendly spirit of the Interstate Com merce Commission is an adverse factor in these negotiations. Government oper ation of the railroads is now on trial. Circumstances are in its favor to an extraordinary degree, and great conse quences depend upon its success or fail ure as a huge experimnt. In the bond market there has been a fair degree of activity, attention be ing devoted ehiefly to foreign issues and some of the low priced domestic is sues, which fell to very low prices be cause of long neglect and the current high rates for money. There is no ques tion but that many of our best issues put out by railroads, industrials, as well as public service and municipal ob ligations, are selling at very low prices compared with values in other direc tions. War inflation long ago forced commodities and wages to excessively high k-vels. In securities there has been practically no such inflation, and some sort of equalization is inevitable. Eith c? commodities and wages must decline or investments must appreciate; and just at present it seems as if eveuing up would be an easier process than leveling-down. At the same time the outlook is fuJi of unusual preplexities; for the strain af war threatens to be long and Severn Reverses may happen a: any period, and all commitments ex tending into the iatiire should be made with exacting care. Tho demands of war atv sure to ktvep tie money market in more or less stringiint condition. While fie outlook is hojicJui and optimism is ii ng. conservative action will still be necossary. raENBY CLEM'S. Open Forum 4c 4c SPEAKS FOB MB. SIMPSON. Portland, Or., May 7, 1918. I wish to say in regard to ilr. L. J. Simpson that I have knoTii him for tho last thirty years, and know ho is the man to be i.lie governor of the State of Oregon. As far as I know he will re ceive the majority of the votes in our district, because lvi is a man, aud from what I have heard (and know pretty well) he will carry the whole of Coos county and sweep it clean, as they have known him so long and know that ho has always been a man for tlte people. (I 'cannot explain everything I would like ,'o os I am a poor hand at that.) I. also knew Mr. Simpson's father. Years ago I ran tho stage in the Coos country and drove the "old man" and "Louie" over the road many times, so know them i both very well personally. Mr. L. J. Simpson is well endorsed down there. Ho is for tho laboring cluss aud considered the man for the labor ing class in that part of the country; all ,havo endorsed him. He must be a pretty good man when the whole com munity is back of him, and have en dorsed him. I am a farmer; at the present time retired, ond own property down there. i have no sons but have three daugh ters. I have lived 24 years a. ElktoH; was. raised in Coos county. I happen to be in Portland at the present tinws subpoenaed on the federal jury, and I am only too glad to let- tho rortlaad people know what the uoople of my district think of Mr. L. J. Simpson. (Signed) C. B. FRAXKLIN, Of Elkton, Douglas County, Or. haps a little beyond their prime ia vears, but yet with sufficient manly vigor to make a good showing at their old calling. I saw others who would make suc cess as teamsters or with pitchforks, and still others who werj experienced engineers or machine men, and practic ally all willing, and aaxious to "do their bit", and I said to myself: "Here is the raw material from which to form the harvest crews to insure the saving of the crops of 1918." But you say: "Somebody will have to fill tha" of fiees -liese mru are seeking." In answer to that, I would reply: "There is not an officer in eity, county or state, from ITmted States sen ator or governor down to the humblest in the gift of the people, hat could ud be filled as well as it is now, or ever has heen, by some bright, capable woman of Oregon. Let us turn over every office to the woman, don our over alls and save the crops. Wo older men can do far more good in this way than we could were we in the front ba:tle L!u on the sh,oll-swept fields of France. Let us ask our good old Uncle Sam to furnish us, commandeering it if nec essary, a first class threshing outfit, and we will do the rest. Wo will hoist "Old Glory" above it, and proceed to make history. Most of us would Hk, to be remem bered by future generations for the good we do here, and while the suggestions I have made are a livtle out of the or dinary routine, I predict that the men who sacrifice official position or po litical ambition to serve their country in this capacity, will be remembered as long as civilization endures, nnd un til acts of patriotic devotion, and moral courage cease to stir the hearts of men. Tho kodaks of the world would be turned loosw, and all the great maga zines would embellish their pages with pictures of the scenes. Our aviators could flood the enemy country with thousands of thosa pictures and let their oppressed people see the contract between western democratic civilization, and autocratic barbarism. Let us throw our shoulders buck and ncnew our proud boast that "Oregon flies with her own wings." Fall in! Forward march!" JOHN W. JORY. R. 4, box 81, Salem, Or. ON SHIPPING- POTATOES HOW CAN I BEST SEBVE MY COUN TRY IN ITS HOUR OF NEED? To the Editor: Every patriot in this state, has, no doubt, seriously asked himself this ques tion many times within tin iast few months when so much seemed to de pend on -.he individual effort of each citizen. I was following tho harrow across the field the other day, and had been wondering how we farmers w,?re going to get our grain harvested, so that our efforts to feed our peoplo at home, aud ur boys and the allies in the trenches would not miscarry when an idea occur red to me, that if it could be put into practice, would go very far toward solving the difficult problem. I had been in your city a few days before, and had met the smiling faces, and felt tho warm hand clasp of many of our loading citizens (God bless 'em), who were seeking iii some capacity to serve he interests of their country or the state. I had not'u-cd among the group, quite a number of old thresher-men, men jv?r- Editor Journal: In a recent is sue you rofeTred to the shipping of po tatoes and stated that California had enough of their own and that it would lie a risk in shipping to Texas, becauso they would not accept the Oregon grade. There is still another reason ,-why it would bo risky. There are parts 'of Texas where they raise stock only land the rice men raise rice exclusive ly, but in tho const Tedious generally, potatoes' are planted in the fall and early winter (if you call it winter), and harvested in April and whiJo in tho .central coast cf Texas they have ordinarily 40 inches) of rain full, but last autumn was exceptionally dry so that potato harvest may be a little late Lbut is surely on by this time, and new potatoes at this timio ot year are gen erally shipped north. We received a letter from a friend dated the second day of May which reads as follows: "Our corn is waist high and father's coin is taswlang out." Corn is planted the first jiart P Fclbniary and ripens in June. Vegetables in general are planted in the fall and grow during winter. Rice and cotton are planted in March, so you aes there Ui no rush at deeding time but Texas is so largo and the parts differ and they have all kinds of seasons, temperatures, rain fall, etc. The coast is the coolest part of Texas on acieouait of tho gulf breez .cs. It is cheaper, better and more pa triotic to eat all the potatoes we can and avoid (buying by-prtoductg at in flated privee and plant an abundance of potatoes, ad we belierve this will be ,3 From the Police Department A police department is one of the principal organizations of a city through which the moral, social and business interest of city are preserv ed, and for this reason, .the head of ,ue department, as well as each mem ber, should be composed of individ uals, whose ability, character and good judgment in the maintenance of the law and ordinances, commands the re spect and approval of all who aro in terested in the welfare of the commu nity. Because of the fact that I will' not be able to meet personally with every voter who is interested in the nomination of a city marshal, and that I am depending upon my record as a peace officer guarding the publie safety, for the nomination on May 17, ' 'for the purpose of information, 1 srub init the following statements: I was born in Hunteville, Mo-, 18(9; was con verted to the Christian faitfe at Hepp ner, Oregon, 1887; came to Salem. 1903; was in government service dur ing the war with Spain and the insur rection in the Philippines, from May 1st, 1898, to March 1st, 1902. I hero quote from endorsements of such ser vice: "From personal observation of Sergt. Wright, I can recommend hiui moat highly; he has exhibited eomi memdable courage in the field and in the performance of his duty as a noa commlssioncd officer and soldier, show! ing that he possesses ability which, qualifies him for a higher position. I Iboliove that it would be to tho inter est of tho service to grant him a com mission. ' ' (Signed.) C. D. Dudley, 2nd Lieut. 4th cavalry. "His services with the scouts was Excellent indeed. Ho accompanied the 'expoiiiition to Bayontbong, and by his bravery and skill, gaining tho rear of an insurgent trench, saved the com mand from what might 'have been- a destructive fire, while passing tho sum mit of the Carabalkis. I can endorse, 'Lieut. Dudley's statements." J. N. Monroe, 1st Lieut. 4th- cavalry. "From personal observation of Sergt Joseph E. Wright, while he was on duty as chief of regimental scouts, during the recent campaign in the north, I can concur in the proceeding endorsements, and recommend him for a commission. " E. M. Hayes, Lieut. Col. 4th. Cav. Comdg. "Character excellent, service hon est ami faithful." John O'Shea. captain 4th eavalry. "Greater love hath no man than this, that a mn lay down his life for his friends;" our two best friends aro our country and our God, and in this, the hour of our country's greatest need of loyal men and women, let us stand uniteiil, for our God, for Our country and for tho 'blessings of de mocracy triumphant. I respectfully ask your 8iiport for tho nomination of city marshal. Yours for a clean city. JOSEPH E. WRIGHT, 208 Bush St., 7bh Ward. Night desk sergeant police department. .. (Paid Adv.) : , . Mayl3 14-16 ono of tho profitable seasons for thai pipud. L. H. SUTER. 1005 N. 17th St., Salem. Republican Candidate for COIfHTY curate Jas. P. Feller No. 66 on Official Ballot Slogan: Fearless execution of the duties of this office. Native of Marion County. (Pd. Adv.) FOOD CONSERVATION Editor Capital Journals In a recenl issue of your paper C. C, P. was com- menlding the rich of Chltco'go for wash ing the wheat substitutes and not heedr ing the call of tho food administration. I did not think that anyone (at least none in this state, would uphold such action. 0. C. P. prdbably largued a ' few years ago that ibarlcy was (food and would take ilt as such In liquid form (beer) but when they get the soma thing as bread, nix bosh C C. P's "man of the house" had been to war artd got tired of corn (1 presume the civil war some fifty-odd years logo) and I .think he has had plenty of time to get over his disliko for corn, and ho would know that) the boys at "Pershing's Ifront line" would appreciate some wheat- We are using substitutes not ex pecting to be Wearing ibadges or crown ed with laurels, ibut as Toyail citizens. CARL FRA-NCiS, Fairfield, Or. . . AUSTRIANS DESTROY FISH Lea Angeles, Cal., May 16. A charge that four Austrian fishermen wanton ly destroyed twenty tons of barraendte off San Cfcmente Islands to maintain high fish prices here, isi being iuvesti-l gated today by federal authorities. Federal agents, however, believe the act was largely an unfriendly demon stration a;tiiiist the United States with tho hope, ofl making commercial fishing1 ' poor for three months at least through the.s.'atteriing of tons of dead fish in the water. The dead fiish are said to bo floating in masses over the fishing banks. Judge Thos. F. Ryan Republican Candidate for State Treasurer FOR THE LAST SEVEN YEARS ASSISTANT STATE TREASURER AND RESIDENT OF SALEM. BASES HIS CANDIDACY UPON HIS EXPERIENCE AND RECORD FOR ABILITY AND EFFICIENCY. "The voters of this State needMen who understand the work which it is their dutv to fin! anrl men wifh acpacity to do the duties which devolve who are honest fearless and natiintif - Men Americans. Such a man i? Judge Thos. F. Ryan.'"--Can- dv xews. (raid Adv.) VOTE 52 X . - - ... 1 ."i:. " ..... - -r - - j r, . . EL I 8. A. KVGHES .V. JIUUJ1T.O Republican candidate for represent itive at the primaries Mav 17th. (Paid adv.) 516