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The Washington times., 1918-03-13
ANNULs FISH CONTRACTS.

COPENHAGEN, March 13.-The
German Central Purchasing Company
has annulled its contracts with Nor
way because that country's agreement
with America allows only 10000 tons
of fish to be exported annually TO
Germany. according to dispatches re-
ceived from bergen today.
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
WANTS GOVERNMENT TO
SEIZE ALL RESOURCES

Immediate Government ownership
and operation Of natural resources
because governmet price-fixing and
regulation has proven a "lamentable
failure" was urged before the House
Interstate Commerce Committee this
afternoon by Congressman Clyde kel-
ly OF Pennsylvania.
The Washington times., 1918-03-13

NEW YORK. March 13.-That China
is prepared to send 10000 men into
Siberia simultaneously with japan is
announced in a dispatch reaching
here from San Francisco.
The dispatch stated that the Tokyo
correspondent who sent the inforna-
ton to America said that China had
made financial arrangements for dis
patching the army and is planning
FOR an additional domestic loan
The establishment OF an independ-
ent Siberian republic is progressing
satisfactorily, the correspondent says,
and General Lvoff. who is to assume
temporary premiership OF the new re-
public. is already on his way to take
charge.
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
Few Drops When Corns Hurt,
Pain Stops! COrns Lift Out
Don't let corns ache twice! Lift any corn
or callus off with fngers-Here' magic!

Put a few drops directly
upon any tender, aching corr
or csllus. Instantly the sore
ness disappears and shortly
the corn or callus will loosen
and can be lifted of with
the fingers.
FreezoEe doesn't eat out
the eorns or cslluses but
shrivels them without any
irritation.
Women. Keep treczoHe
on your dresser and apply q
few drops whenever = corn
begins aching. Pain stops,
corr goes!
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
DISMISS ITALIAN OFFICERS.

ROME, March 13.-The aerial de-
fense commanders at Naples. FoSgta,
and Termoli have been dismissed for
failure to take effective measures
against Austro-German aviators las:
Monday morning. when a raid was
made, according to announcement
made here today.
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
TELLS OF TRIBES
OF HEBREWS IN
AFRICANDESERTS

ing hallway This method OF living.
he stated, was adopted for protection
against the savage tribes.
The native Hebrews OF this section,
he said. live almost wholly in these
their chickens and beasts of burden.
Here they ply their trades. Often
there will be n blacksmith shop in
one OF these caverns.
Again" said he. there are syna-
Eogues IN these underground rooms.
Here. today. are carried on services
in the orthodox fashion, exactly as
services have been carried on for
5000 years"
DIR. Slousch is the discoverer OF a
tribe in the Sahara which speaks a
new dialect.
Sometimes In Danger.
Certainly one is sometimes in da9-
ger" he replied, with a smile, to the
question. ain some tribes they con-
slider 1t a misfortune to admit a
stranger. Yet" with bit OF a shrug
If one be an archeologist and an ex-
DlOTer-''
Since Morocco and Tunis are French
protectorates. and not French terri
tory (as is Algerisl no military draft
has been imposed upon them. In
TuniS. however. where France and
French ideas are better known than
in Morocco. many Of the younger
Jews have volunteered, and have gone
to France.
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
GERMANS PLANNING
NAVAL OPERATIONS IN .
BALTIC, Is BELIEF

COPENHAGEN. March 13.-The
Germans may be planning operations
against the Russian feet in tho Baltic
sea, according to a report received
here today.
There is believed to be a big German
SQUADRON in Finnish waters while the
exact whereabouts OF the Russian
fleet was at Viborg while other parts
of It were lying of Petrograd-
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
BAKER MAKES FAVORABLE
IMPRESSION WHEN HE
MEETS PARIS REPORTERS

PARIS. March 13-Secretary Baker
has made a most favorable impression
on the French press. whose representa-
tives he received with American and
British correspondents
Although II was officially announced
beforehand that none OF the Secretary. 3
remarks might be quoted save what
were contained in a multigraphed state
meht issued to every one. he willingly
answered various questions. He was
protected by the vigilant eyes and ear
Of one eN-chief censor and one active
assistant censor. so that the danger
Of possible indiscreuon was thoroughly
ayerted
His Youth Impressea French.
Tie French Journalists were greatly
struck by Mr.. Bakers youthful appear
ance. which more than one contrasted
with the ages OF such French statesmen
as Clemenceau and Ribot The en-
thusiasm Of the Intransigeant's reporter
appears TO have outrun his accuracy,
as in a laudatory article he refers 10 the
Secretary as "a lawyer who speaks
Greek. Latin. German and French" As
regards the latter language II may be
said on the best authority that the In
translSeant statement is an exagGera-
ton
Submarine Alarms.
According to members OF his en-
toCrage the ocean trip. though rough
at the outset, was uneventful and de-
void OF risk. The IntransIgeant states
that a cruiser bearing the Secretary
was accompanied by a convoy carry
ing 10000 men. and that there were
twice alarms OF submarines, the first
proving nothing worse than a piece
OF half-submerged driftwood, while
the second menace was scared away
by q strong contingent of seaplanes
and dirigibles sent out from port
when its presence in the vicinity was
siRnaled.
The Liberte voices French satisfac.
tion at the Secretary's arrival as yet
further proof that America intends
to throw all her strength on tho
western front to counteract the effect
Of the Russian debacle in the east 4,
The Washington times., 1918-03-13

No humbug! Any corn,
whether hard, soft or be-
tweeA the toes, will loosen
right up and lift out, with
out any pain.
This drug is called freeZ-
one and is q compound OF
ether discovered by a Gin
clnnati chemist.
Ask at any drug store for
q small bottle of freesone,
which will cost but a trifle,
but is sufficient to rid ones
feet Of every corr or callus.
1t is tho most marvellous
drug known.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-08
March Advocates
Raising 100000 Army
Quickly As Possible

Washington, Aug. San army Of
at least 100000 to be raised in the
quickest possible time, was advocated
by General March, chief of staff, tes-
tifying before the senate military com
mittec today. March explained the me-
eessity of increasing the army to that
size as quickly as possible as a means
of Fastening the end of the war. He
made it clear that this force would
be distributed on both sides of the wa
ter Explaining the need for a larger
army, March told the members that
leaders in this country and those Of
our allies reached an agreement late in
July that would require a larger army
than was at first believed necessary.
The present plan called for the move
ment Of approximately 250,O00 troops
month until cold weather sets in.
While decision rests with the
president as to what men shall be
drawn first, March gave his personal
opinion that few of the youngest class
es would be sent across for military
service. A plan for drafting men for
the navy. as well as the army, is being
considered by the committed Senator
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-08
Highly Paid Miners
Of Idaho On Strike

Boise, Idaho, Aug. s.-A request for
troops in the Coeur d'Alene mining dis
trict has been made in telegram to
Governor Alexander from six of the
biggest lead and zine producing mines
in the northern part of the state.
AN Of the miners at the Morning
and Gold Hunter mines have quit work
and the strike threatens to spread to
the other producing properties, which
furnish nearly 40 per cent Of the lead
output of the United States.
A majority of the strikers were earn
ing from $7.65 to $1l.65 day on con-
tract work. They struck for an eight
hour day from portal to portal of the
mines, payday twice a month and a
Sunday off on pay each month.
The mine owners and the Shoshone
defense council declared that the |. w.
w. is back of the walkout.. One third
of the strikers are of draft age. They
were called before the defense eoun-
ell and told to work or fight. When
they refused to do either the defense
council adopted resolution declaring
them to be disloyal and urging the
draft board to place them in class
and induct them into the army.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-08
Had An Ideal Introduction To
Warfare In Middle OF
April

Copyright, 1918, By United Press)
With The American Airmen in
France, July 10.-(By MaiD-The
tgimper squadron" had All ideal in
PRODUCTION to warfare, back in the mid
die of April, according to Lieutenant
Eddie Rickenbaeker, American ace and
former automobile racer. Let Ricken
hacker tell the story.
owe had finished our training and
being the first allAmerican outfit to
take to the front, without previous ex-
perience, we were allowed to fly
around until we felt more confident,
before taking over responsibility Of
patroling a sector.
"0ne Saturday night we decided we
were ready for business. We called up
the French and told them. They replied
that we could take over patrolhng
big chunk of the line north of Toul,
beginning the next morning at day
break
+" Accordingly, we planned the first
gimper patrol. Captain David Peterson
led it, while Lieutenant Reed Chambers
and / were the rest of the personnel.
Captain Peterson had had considerable
experience over the line.
"Before going up he told me to take
the leadership of the patrol in ease he
had motor trouble and had to come
down and that we would not need to
patrol if it were too cloudy. SO we went
up with that understanding.
",Just as we were ready to start,
Reed Chambers yelled to Doug Camp
bell and Allan Winslow, 1--WE II 60 out
and scare the Heinies up and yen guys
knock 'em down.
"We circled around for altitude
and Captain Peterson came down. He
had decided it was too cloudy to patrol,
but / had assumed he had motor trou-
BILE and started off for the lines, with
Chambers following me.
SIT was our first trip over and we
made long one. Before long we ran
into couple of Huns and unanswered
to fire op them We got a compile Of
shots at them and they ran. We con
tinued our. patrol, not without appre-
hension since we were not sure OF our
locations and that first trip is scary
one even. when you are led by some
one who knows the lines.
" Finally lost Chambers and began
patrolling up and down to locate him.
1t became more cloudy and could see
nothing. At length l started for what
| thought was home, but it took long
time to find it. Chambers was not
there when / finally came out of the
clouds, but the two Germans we had
chased out of the clouds were.
after Chambers promise to scare
up some Huns, Campbell and Winslow
had gone into the tent and were play |
ing cards. suddenly they were called /
TO answer an alert. They had barely |
jumped into their machines and gained /
some altitude when they saw two Ger
man planes coming for camp.
"Both thought the Germans were
coming to strafe the hangars, and each I
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-08
Government To Combine
Competing Phone Lines

Washington, Aug. :. - Postmaster
General Burleson today announced that
the government undoubtedly will co
ordinate and consolidate competing tel
ephone systems in the country wherever
possible.
Negotiations already under way to
this end by competing systems viii not
be disturbed, he said, and when COM
pleted shall be submitted to him for ap-
prevail Other companies contemplating
similar action may 60 ahead, with the
understanding that any agreement reach
ed must first be approved by the wire
administration.
As recently stated, competing lines in
over 200 cities will be affected by the
government plans for coordination.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-08
Summer csomplsint

During the hot weather of the sum-
mer months some member of almost ev-
cry family is likely to be troubled with
an unnatural looseness of the bowels,
and it is of the greatest importance that
this be treated promptly, which can on
ly be done when the medicine is kept
at hand. Mrs +. F. Scott, Seottsviiie,
n. Y, states, 81 first used Chamber
lain 5 Collie and Diarrhoea Remedy aa
much as five years ago. At that time
! had severe attack Of summer com
plant and was suffering intense pain.
One dose relieved me- Other members
Of my family have since used it with
like results.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-08
After Care Of The
Disabled Soldiers

At the meeting last evening at the
Commercial club of the Parents of Sol,
diers and Sailors club, Mrs. Alice II.
Dodd read a paper on "After Care of
Disabled Soldier and Sailor"
The demand for trained service in the
handling of the many problems Of the
families Of enlisted men is such that
four institutes viii be held this summer
and fail in the northwest. The dates
are: Spokane, August 7th to September
IS; September 23rd to November; Ia
coma, August 10Th to September 20, and
at Seattle November 4th to December
l4th.
Ii is probable that a number of stu
dents from Salem will attend one of
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-08
Let NE Prove This Free.

Gy interHsl meth for the treatment and
Thousands upon Thousands Of cured cases testify
20 this, and want you to ~ this method at my
expense.
No matter whether your case is Of long stand
ing or recent deveiopment-wbether it Is chronic
or aeute-whether tits occasional or permanent
you should send for this free trial treatment.
NO matter where you live-n0 matter what
your age or oocupati0n-if you are troubled with
piles, my method viii relieve you promptly
| especially want 70 send Il TO those apparently
hopeless csses where all forms OF ointments,
nalves. and other local applications have failed.
want you TO realize that my method Of treat.
ing plies is the one fnfslihle treatment.
This liberal offer Of free treatment fs too I'm.
portant for you to neglect single day. Write
now send no money: Simply mail the coupon
but do this now-T0DAY.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-08
Convicted Minister
To Reside In Spain

Paris, Aug. s.-Louis J. Malvy, form
er minister of the interior, convicted
of. misdemeanor, following his ac-
quittal on all charges of treason, today
chose San Sebastian, Spain, in which
to live during his five years banish-
ment.
The eharges of treason against Malvy
resulted from his alleged connection
with the Bolo Pasha defeatist ;"
clique After he was acquitted, the
senate decided there was nothing to
prevent his trial for misdemeanor
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-08
Graves To Command
Troops In Siberia

Washington. Aug. 7.-Maior General
William 5. Graves win command A
meriean troops to be sent to Siberia,
General March announced. General
Graves now commands the eighth divi-
sion, at Camp Fremont, Cal.
The nucleus of the American force
will be the 21th and 3lst regulars in
the Philippines. These viii be supple
mented later by other troops sent from
the United States.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-08

A strange fact about indigestion
with which comparatively few people
are acquainted, is that nine times out
of ten pain in the stomach after eat
ing is due to food fermentation and
acidity; which, as any doctor or drug
gist can tell you, is almost instantly
relieved by taking a teaspoonful of
pure Bi-nesia (powder form) in lit
tie hot water Immediately after eating
or whenever pain is felt. Pure Bi-nesia
Is obtainable of druggists everywhere
and if everyone would adopt this sim
pie plan, Indigestion, dyspepsia, sour
stomach gas and flatulenee would soon
be unknown.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-08

Wadsworth' New York, and other mem
bers of the committee, favor this plan,
believing that the same rule for select
ing men should apply for both branches
of the service. Secretary Daniels and
perhaps Admiral Benson are expected
to testify before the committee.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-08
Acquitted of Treason.

Paris, Aug. s.--Louis ]. Malvy, form
er minister Of the interior, acquitted
yesterday on all charges of treason
resulting from his alleged connection
with the "defeatist'l plots, today is
under sentence of five years Danish
ment following the high courts find
ing that he was guilty of a misde-
The sentence does not carry
civil degradation with it.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-08
Want Charge Crt Ont.

San Francisco, Aug. S-Loeal cham
Der of commerce officials today were
preparing to petition to the railroad
administration to eliminate special
port charges on export shipments, on
grounds that shipowners prefer to use
the Seattle port because the railroads
there absorb the port charge of 81 q
ton.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-08

Mrs. E. Hofer, accompanied by her
house guests, Mrs. Hofer and daughter,
Marie, Mrs. Allan BynOn and Miss
Florence Mckinney left for the coast
yesterday. They plan on a fortnight's
vacation at Agate beach, where the
Hofers own a cottage. Mr.. Hofer left
several days ago.
President Carl Gregg Doney has
been in st. Helens where he spoke last
night. Before returning home he will
speak again in Portland concerning
some of his observations and expert
enees in France.
Mrs. J. D. Sutherland of 635 Che
meketa street left yesterday afternoon
for Portland, where she will visit with
relatives there. She expects to remain
for ten days.
Miss Gertrude Fawler left Tuesday
morning for Portland, where she viii
visit relatives for about three weeks.
Miss Marjorie Kay is expected home
today. She has been spending several
weeks visiting one of her sorority sis.
ters from the University of Oregon at
Long Beach, Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Doran of 404
North Church street, returned Tues
day afternoon from a few days visit
in Portland where they mOtored Sun
day. Mr.. Doran attended to business
affairs and Mrs. Doran visited with
friends there.
DIR. and Mrs. w. H. Darby, S44 Cen
ter street, are spending their vacation
at Roekaway They will remain until
the middle of August.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. Doremus, accom-
panied by their daughter, Miss Wilma
Mr.. and Mrs. Doremus came
Mr.. and Mrs. Doremus came
back Sunday, but Miss Doremus will
remain the week visiting with relatives
Il )
The Woman s Home Missionary So
eiety of the First Methodist church
met at the home of Mrs. VIM. E. Kirk,
1850 State street, yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Emma C. Cornelius had charge of
the lesson which dealt with education
al problems. Several other women read
leaflets on the subject. About fifteen
people were present.
Mr., and Mrs. Clayton F. Young have
moved from Salem to Toledo, Oregon,
where Mr.. Young has position in con-
nection with the construction of new
saw mill the government is building
there. Mr.. Young left Sunday and Mrs.
Young and daughter, Edith left yes
terday morning.
Mrs. Ida Darr Green returned to her
home at Melrose, Oregon, yesterday,
She has been spending ten days with
her brother, J. A. Darr, who has been
III at his home, 244 South High street
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-08
TAEEN BY SURPRISE
By John De Gandt

Omitted Press staff correspondent
Paris, Aug. s.-(S:05 p. m.) = The
FraneO-British advance on the Piear-
dy front is continuing this afternoon.
The Germans were completely surpris-
ed, some divisions being caught while
being relieved.
At noon the depth of the advance
was reported to be "most satisfactory
and the attack was developing on both
sides of the Somme.
The enemy has been hurled back up.
on the Avre. Important units of Brit
ish troops are assuming a considerable
role in the operation. The first appar-
ent result of the new offensive is the
wiping out Of the menace to Amiens.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-08
Drive Began Early

Paris, Aug. S.-(NoOn)-French and
British troops opened drive in Pi-
cardy southwest of Amiens at D
clock this morning, the French war
office announced The attack is devel'
,oping.
cat 5 O'Clock this morning, the
French cooperating with the British,
attacked in the region southeast of
Amiens,n the communique said.
"The attack is developing under fav
orable conditions. -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-08
ASK Anyone Who Has Used It

There are families who always aim to
keep a bottle of Chamberlain 5 Collie
and Diarrhoea Remedy in the house
for use in case it is needed, and find
that it is not only a good investment
but saves them no end of suffering.
As to its reliability, ask anyone who
has used it.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-08
Capture Many villages

London, Aug. S.-(3;93 p. m.)-Brit.
ish troops have captured number Of
villages in their new Pieardy drive, it
was reported this afternoon, including
Moreuil, Antoine and Aubercourt. In
addition, the heights south of Morlan-
court and west Of Cerisey are reported
to have been taken.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-08
Advance Three Miles.

Landau, Aug. S.-British and Frencf
troops under command of Field Marshal
iHaig, attacked on wide front east
and southeast of Amiens at dawn this
morning, the British war office re-
ported.
"At dawn this morning the British
fourth army and the French first ar
my, under command of Field Marshal
Haig, attacked on wide front east
and southeast of Amiens," the state
ment said.
"First reports indicating that the
attack is progressing favorably." "
This represents definite progress on
a front Of about fifteen miles astride
the Somme and maximum penetra'
tion of perhaps three miles.
MoreuA, the most important city
between Amiens and Montdidier, is sit
'uated on the right bf.nk of the Avre,
ten miles southeast of Amiens. Auber-
court is ON the Luce river, six miles
northeast of Moreuil Morlaneourt is
between the Somme and the Anere,
while Cerisey is on the south bank
of the Somme.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-08
Americans Advancing

Washington, Aug. S.-Further pro-
gress by Americans in the Vesle see
tor yesterday was reported today by
General Pershing.
"East of Bazoches our troops have
crossed the Vesle and gained the
Rheims-Soissons highway" the COM
munique said.
"'Hostile counter attacks broke down
under our fire.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-08

these institutes. Monmouth has already
voted to send a representative. From
the experiences of the local Home Ser
vice section, it has been demonstrated
that the problem of caring for and CIV
ing information to the families of men
in the service is big one, and that it
will grow from month to month into
vastly larger proportions.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-08
FREE TO 7
PiIeSuHerers:

Deaf Bscat-us1i 1esTsy Ths New Home
Cure That Anyone Can Uss Without Dis
comfort or LOss Of Tine. Simply Chew up
Pleasant fsstins Tablet Occasionally
and Rid YouEssf Permansntlv Of Plea
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-08
FOCH SURPRISES HUNS

Continued from page one)
southwest of Cerisey. Demuin is on the
south bank of the Luce, four miles
north and slightly east of Moreuil. Au-
bercourt is on the north bank of the
Luce, two miles east of Demuin.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-08
Var Summary of United Press"
nHIInIInnINIIEITInnIIIIII
l466h Day fhe afr; I'D Da yOf Counter Offensive

ed. Additional bridging material was
brought up and new crossings made on
the VeSle. The weather has cleared af4
ter several days Of rain.
The grave of Lieutenant Quentin
Roosevelt, killed in an air battle, was
found in Chamery wood, east of Fere-en-
Tardenois.
England-The king and queen of Bel4
gium visited the American fleet in Brit
ish waters.
Germany-King Ferdinand of Bulgar4
la is reported to have arrived at Ger4
man headquarters.
ulgaria-Bulgarian soldiers and eli
villains have made numerous demonstra-
tions against Germany and Turkey.
The unrest is reported to be growing.