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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20
AMAZING CALM
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the Disc. These comprise two thirds
of their entire army and total in round
numbers l,6S0,000 men, including l.
10000 in%fantrymen.
This mass, which includes all the di-
visions the Germans were able to re-
organize and reform after their March
offensive, is divided into five great
armies as follows:
The Fourth army, comprising seven
divisions $4,000 men) between the
North sea and Ypres, commanded by
Won Armin; the Sixth army numbering
~ divisions 1924, 900 men) between
Ypres and %Givenchy, commanded by
Won Quasi; the Seventeenth army, be-
tween Givcnchy and Buequoy, COM
manded by Won Buelow; the Second
army between Bucquoy and Moreuil,
commanded by Won Dermarwitz, and
the Eighteenth army, between Morcuil
and Noyon, commanded by Won Rutier.
The last three armies, comprising
As divisions (576,000 men) make a to.
tai of 50 divisions (9s4.000 men) in
the front line between the sea and the
0ise. Fifty eight divisions (696,000
men) are stationed in reserve behind
these for the purpose of feeding the
attaek-when once launehed-and fill.
ing up the losses.
There is every Indication that the
coming resumption of the offensive
win have the same detectives as the
first--to threaten Amiens; to cut the
Amiens. Clcrmont railway; to force the
evacuation Of the Ypres salient and to
separate the main British and French
thus forcing an evacuation of
northern Fanee and permitting the
establishment of a new line from the
mouth Of the Somme to Noyon, by way
of Montdidier.
The Germans thus would realize their
long cherished dream of submarine bas-
es on the channel from which they
could menace the allies maritime traf-
fic.
Against this dream the allies unified
command has taken every precaution
aud is awaiting with supreme conf
dence the coming drive.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20
IT'S YOUR KIDNEY

when urinating, bloody, cloudy and
stringy urine, too frequent or suppress
ed passages All these are nature sig
mails to warn you Of diseased kidneys
or bladder, which may lead to fatai
Bright's disease.
Don't whit until the danger is upon
you. Go to your druggist at once. Get
a trial box of GOLD MEDAL HARLEM
Oil Capsules. They are made of the
pure, original, imported HARLEM Oil,
the kind your great grandfather used
About two capsules each day will keep
you toned up and feeling fine. Money
refunded if they do not help you. But
remember to ask for the imported
ages
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20
NJ DAILY STORY
THE BLEMISH

"Hermione," said her mother earn.
estly, 81 entreat you not to marry thai
man. He will only make your life mis-
cradle, and at the present high cost Of
living the price of the cheapest divorce
is something scandalous. Just thing
Hermione, he is a confirmed drunkard
half the time he doesn' t dare light q
cigarette for fear his breath will ex.
plOde when it comes in contact with the
lighted match"
81 will reform him." said Hermione
loftily.
"But, Hermione," pursued her moth.
er, che is not to be trusted-he will
disgrace you. You know, yourself, that
just after the last time he was here.
we missed a dozen silver spoons and
tine piano stool.'
81 will reform him." persisted her
daughter.
cit will be hard, Hermione," the
Older woman sighed. "He has taken a
V to work a day in his life
and it hasn't been a year since he was
discharged from prison for bigamy."
81 will reform him." repeated Her.
mione monotonously.
Her mother took a deep breath.
"Hermione, then I must suppress my
finer instincts and tell you all. One
night he dropped off into a doze in the
parlor while he was waiting for you
to come down stairs. And Hermione
~he shores, dreadfully."
Hermione uttered a fearful scream
and threw herself on her mother,s
shoulder, weeping bitterly, for she knew
that she would have to give him up.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20
West Proposes Campaign
Without Any Campaign
By Oswald West

Democratic Nominee for L. S. Senate
The light vote east at the recent
primaries should convince any one
with a reasonable AMOUNT of intelli-
genee that questions of far deeper mo-
ment than the ambitions of any can.
didate for office are commanding the
attention and thought Of the great
mass of the people. The thought and
activities of the people are eentered
on winning the "a for they are fast
coming to a full realization of what
a failure of our arms would mean.
They are rightfully demanding loyalty
and patriotism to- the fullest measure.
First Duty Owed Country
Those who have gone to the front
and are offering their lives on the
field of battle have a right to demand
and obtain from those Of us who, by
reason Of age or other causes, have
been left at home every possible aid
and assis anee. In view of this we
should SO regulate our activities as to
render the best possible service to our
country, our flag and our president. No
candidate fer office can free himself
from this obligation and it should gov
ern his conduct in the campaign.
Are Lifelong Friends
Senator MeNary has been honored
by the republican party with the nom
nation for United States senator and
| have received a like honor at the
hands of the democratic party. While
Of the opposite political faith, we
have been lifelong friends and al
a chain of circumstances has
us opposing candidates for the
same high office l am sure neither
to ride in the glittering char
-ot of success over the fragments of
shattered friendship.
Neither Can Afford Campaign
A long and active campaign calls
for sacrifices in time, money and
which neither of us can we'll
The time and money had bet
be spent in other directions. When
dollars are so badly needed to care
'or our sick and wounded ON the field
# battle, it seems almost criminal to
them to the winds in a polit-
campaign. We have both served
he people in public office. Friendly
newspapers have spoken kindly of our
.oOd qualities, and u%nfriendly ones
ave pointed out our weaknesses. The
'eople therefore are fairly we'll ad.
Used as to our qualifications.
Do Away With Campaigns
In view of this situation, let us
DIN in making this a unique senator
al contest. Let us be able to report no
or expenditures, either by our
or by our friends. To this end
ct us do away with personal campaign
leadquarters and political managers,
$50 with advertising and speechmak-
ng. Such an arrangement would leave
he senator free to devote his entire
ime to his senatorial duties and me
0 engage in some war activity. We
9th would thus be rendering the best
ossible service to our country
Should this proposal meet with APP
roval at the hands Of the senator, |
nil be pleased to join in carrying it
ut. The people would thus be left free
D choose a senator in their own way.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20
OH! THAT AWFUL BACKACHE

An unhealthy body. and the unhap-
piness and misery which follow, may
be prevented by ordinary Judgment
and care. Keep your stomach and kid
aeys in shape and you viii have good
health. The kidneys work is to throw
off the poisonous matters which enter
the body. If they perform this work
regularly and automatically the other
organs will take care of themselves.
Diseased conditions of the bladder
or kidneys are indicated by nervous
ness, sleeplessness, that tined, worncr
feeling, dizziness, nausea, backaebe,
lumbogo, rheumatism, pam in the low
abdomen, many so called "femalc
troubles" severe pain and discomfort
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20
After the Theatre.

$50 / see.n
After the Theatre.
We had two good seats in the eighth
row in the orchestra. The play was love
Iva musical extravaganza. David en-.
joyed it immensely. George was wait.
ing for us and took us to the Palais
Royal to see the cabaret. Neither Da.
vid or had ever seen anything at all
like it. 1t seemed so odd to have such
a big show where people supposedly
went for food. The place was packed
and when the people at the tables dane.
ed, | begged George to let me dance
either with him or David.
"No, you will not dance in any pub
lie place" he said SO sternly that ii al
most brought the fears to my eyes. n,
had really been so kind for two days
that | felt the sting in his tone mors
than | did when he was consistently
severe.
Gle don make you do what pleases
him, or anything, David remarked as
George left us a moment to speak to
an acquaintance man accompanied
by the loveliest woman I ever had seen.
"That woman's a lolly-pop!" David
said, following my look.
What a name for a w~omanl" ]
laughed. "She's lovelyl"
"a lolly-pop's sweet, and she's sweet
enough to eat. SO whats the matter
with the namel"
"What a lovely woman!" I said to
George, when he returned.
"She is as charming as lovely" he
said. | knew he meant her manner.
(Tomorrow-Sight Seeing Again.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20
Fleet Co-operates
with Allied Naval Forces

Toxic, May 49, The fleet Of
Japanese destroyers cooperating with
allied naval forces in the Mediterran.
can has been more actively engaged
recently than V before, says an of
fetal statesent issued here.
'Rcntly Extraordinary enemy activity
both at day and at night has kept us
more actively occupied than ever and
engagements are becoming more fire.
quent,' says the statement. son Nav
. japanese destroyers escorting allied
transports. Of which one vas tor
pedoed, saved all from the torpedoed
vessel. Submarines also were engaged
by our destroyers on May 4 and 5. The
results of these engagements are
unknown.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20
! The Woman Who Changed
( By JANE PHELPS !
X X X X X X X X X X X X X !
IN NEW YORK
IN NEW YORK
By JANE PHELPS
CHAPTER .LXXXII.

CHAPTER .LXXXII.
We Travelled at night. George had tt
be in Morelands in three days, 50 he
said we would save time that way
Upon Il arrival, he took us to the
Holland House, a Fifth Avenue hotel
and installed us in lovely rooms on this
fourth floor. Then he said:
"Have a good time-go where you
please. Shop a little, if you want to. I'll
try and spend the evenings with you
but | won't be able to see you through
the day. You better handle the cash
David, if you are to be the escort y
he handed David a roll Of bills that
made the boy S eyes pop.
"You don't expect us to spend ali
this9" he asked.
81 shall be surprised if you don 4
need more,' George replied in the tone
he always used when speaking of money.
Gas though it didn't amount to
shucks," David once said.
We started right out, David and /.
We visited the museums; We rode on
the buses; we lunched at Sherry's; and
then we took a taxi and drove through
the park, When we reached our own
hottl. at five O'Clock, we weEo so tired
we could hardly speak.
| found a note on the dresser.
81 shan't be able to join you, to-.
| have left theatre tickets for
you at the news stand.o
Dinner In Tie Room
"pavid!" l called. "Come in here a
"What is it2'
George can't be with us, but he has
left theatre tickets for us. Let's hava
up here, then we won't have to
hurry to dress"
"That's the idea. Wen eat now
then take our time handsoming up. |
wonder if he has a box, again3"
"Call down and have the tickets sent
up, and we II see. If he hasn't we won t
very much-Oh, yes we BETTER" l
''we might see some of his
and he wouldn't like it if 1
properly dressed"
Just as you say, Sis. l think it is
silly to tog out like that, when it's
you and me. But you're the doe
-
We had just the incest, contest din
Ter imaginable. We ordered just what
We liked, with total disregard for the
George had given as his reason
going to the Holland House, that
I had a good cuisine, ever though it
vas an old house.
We each had two dishes of ice cream
ifter we finished, then we started to
ret dressed. We had plenty of time, and
we're rested boause Of the comfortable
way W. had had our dinner. About five
before VIC started, the telephone
ang and George told me:
"l'n try and come for you, Helen
Ifter the play, and we will go to some
Jay place for supper"
"You see how right | was to Dress
said TO David, after | put down the
George would have been fur
Gus if | hadn T."
"He gets furious pretty often
Ioesn I hegn
"No-not very often.n
"Have you ever asked him, Sis, who
he woman was he had with him. the
ay he passed us in the cart"
ono. He has been so nice, since, III
ad about forgotten IL. 1 think l know
she was-I may ask him some day,
don t know"
"Yoa re a queer little girl, Sis. You-
We changed d~rcadfully in some ways.u
"Dreadfallyl' I laughed.
"oh, Won know what | mean. You are
3 careless Of what George does and
avs. Yon didn't used TO be that way
18th us boys
"That's differentln !
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20
Australians Win

London. Nav 2n.-Australian troops
captured the village of Ville-Sur,An-
ere, north of the Somme, in a surprise
attack Saturday night, taking $50
prisoners and twenty machine guns.
The Australians casualties were light.
Field Marshal Haig said in his night
report.
Regarding this operation, the Ger
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20

Washington, May 20.-The president
today signed the bill providing for mil
itary registration of all men who have
become 81 since the first selective SER
vice enrolment.
The adjutant generals office has an
nounced enrolment day will be Jane 5.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20
ATplanes
Attempt London Raid

< With the American Army in :
< Lorraine, May l9.-Lieutenant (:
4 Douglas Campbell of Mount /;
< Hamilton, Cal, brought down /,
( his second German airplane this ,
( afternoon.
+ The fight took place at a
4 great height. The German +,
( plane crashed into the Ameri- !
< can lines northeast Of Toul.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20
Ripping Rhymes
THE HATRED STUNT
by Wall Mason

They tell us not to hate the Teut but rather
pity the galoot. And when this grisly war
was young, some rhyrles along that line l
sprung; l said that hatred is a crime, and
doomed a charity sublime. l fear Pm not
SO sanity now; | have no halo on my brow.
There's so much evidence that Teuts are
heartless and inhuman brutes who butcher
children with their blades, and strike down
dotards, wives and maids, that | can't love
them as should, if | were really, truly
good. Icannot say, Their hearts are right,
though like the cheapest sports they fight"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20

Jess Willard has gone back to his farm and there is no
fight in him. He is the most thorough fake champion that
ever wore the belt and risgraced the title. What a differ
ence between such a champion aad Sullivan, Sam Lang.
ford, Dempsey, Corbett or Johnson. These were not
afraid to defend their title and were ready to meet all
corners at any time. Willard has lodged ever since win
ming on a fluke and he is still lodging.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20

A recent dispatch from Toxic said
that Foreign Minister Gotta had as
sured the Chinese students that the
negotiations with China were for the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20

How would you like to be a mail clerk
oE an aerial mail train9 May we soon
to read announcement of civil
service examinations for such positionss
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20
Russian Towns Bum

Moscow via London, May 20-Towns
and villages in Ukraine are in flames
General Skurepaski, self STYLED
"Hetman of Ukrainias, is ignored by
the population which is fleeing to great
Russia.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20

Toxic, May 20.-Aroused by the
Japanese negotiations with China,
1000 Chinese students have returned
to China within the past ten days. A
majority of the 5000 remaining here
plan to follow.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20

The announcement is accepted as
meaning that the blocking of Ostend
and zcebrugge harbers by the sinking
of concrete filled ships has locked the
German craft in the basin at Bruges
the interior base connected with 0s-
tend and zeebrugge by canals.
"Reeent reconnaissance show no
change in the positions at the Brugcs
and Zeehfugge since April 49," the
statement said.
casssful Raid
Tendon, May 20.-"our troops con.
Quoted a successful raid in Albert see
tor yesterday, taking q few prison.
ers, Field Marshal Haig reported to.
day.
can attempted enemy raid Of Hing
es was repulsed with heavy losses,
"Hostilc artillery fire increased con
siderably last night on the Albert-Buc.
quoy 'front.'
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20

Oswald West wants a campaignless election. WHY
not go the limit and make it voteless.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20

Every candidate for every office on
the ballot is either due for a shocking
disappointment or is a most cheerful
and optimistic prevaricator.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20

The democratic ticket was short and easily voted In
this county there was not a candidate for any office below
the governor until that of justice of the peace was
reached.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20

purpose of forming a protective alliance
against possible German aggression in
the Far East.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20
American AviatOrs
Downs Second Plane

London, May 20.-Four Ger \
man airplanes are reported to i
have been brought down during \
an enemy air raid ON London \
last night. There are no de- \
tails concerning casualties. \
Considerable damage was \
dcne to residence property, the \
statement said. y
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20

OIL on llyerwurst; | said the poor chaps were misled, by
MlnelIl, with MS willow head, by I'll the military hordes
who strut around with clanking swords. "The Teut him
sell" used to say, lis but a sentimental Jay, who's fond
Of music, art and song, and dreams mild dreams the whole
DAY long" Now, donnerblitzen and gee whiz, we've seen
the Ieuton as he is, the Visigoth of ancient time, come
pack TO wade IN lust and crime. ] cannot bid my doubts
depart, and take the ruffin to my heart. hate him mite
as much as he, in his cheap way, is hating me. Perhaps
see his points again when he gets done with slaying
men, but now | loathe the bloody skate, so please excuse
while | hate.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20

man war office said that "British 10.
cal attacks on the south bank Of the
Ancre sanguinarily collapsed"
Haig alsN reported a successful raj!
on a German post southwest of Meter
en- in Flanders.
The French war office reported mu
tual ca%nnonading north of the Avre.
French patrols brought in prisoners in
the kangaroo n-Santerre sector. Ger
man surprise attacks, the communique
said, failed on the lower Ailettc, and
in the Argonne aud Woevre regions.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20
NV Diver Base

London, May 20.-The greatest por.
ton of the German submarine and tor
pedo craft, formerly operating from
bases in Flanders, has been modified
in Bruges, the British admiralty an
nOunced today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-20
SENATOR SMOOT
CONTINUED from page one)

cleared or until they were found to
be involved in some wrong doing.
The present plans call for separating
the air service from the equipment ser.
vice and this will involve a consid-
cradle Reorganization eff personnel
with an additional number of engin-
GERS in the equipment section, the ere
alton of separate finance and supply
division in the air division.
The flying group will determine the
types of. planes required and the equip
ment division will see to it that they
equipped and produced.
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-13

killed three weighing 37S. Ss7 and 3s0
each. irwin King killed one weighing
40S; Aloph Palmer TWO weighing 220
and 800 each. and John II. Mcgee one
weighing 426 pounds.
Eliza A. Warren died at her home
near New Market on Monday Of gen
eral debility. aged 50 years and 2S
days. Funeral services were held at
New Market on Wednesday, afternoon
by the Rev Barrett and interment
made in the nearby cemetery by S. J.
Wilson & Son.
Peter ". Savage died at the home OF
his son. George Dodd. on Thursday
OF Bright's disease. aged 90 years, 8
months and 10 days Funeral was held
on Saturday afternoon at his late home
by the Rev. c. X. Atkins and interment
made at BarraIt's Chapel by 5. J. vii
son & Son
Thomas Marril died az the home OF
his son. Thomas, Jr.. az Cape May. y
j.. aged so years. The remains were
brought 10 Harbeson on Friday and in
terment made at LeWes N. E. cemetery
on Sunday by 5. J. Wilson q Son.
D. A. c.
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-13
FRANKFORT.


Morgan T. Cum IS visiting his fam
lily. He is employed by the duPonts
as "A civil engineer and for nearly
year has been engaged in building the
largest smokeless powder plant in the
world Il is located near Nashville.
Tenn.
Elwood Nelson and family are NOV
ing into the properly he recently pur-
chased from the heirs OF Mrs. Julia
Tunnel.
Parker Hudson and family are NOV
ing into the Asher Chamberlain prop
crty near the school house.
william S Long is confined to his
home by illness.
The street from the depot to the
dupont Road is being shelled and put
in condition for winter travel.
When the report OF the fire at Mills
boro last Friday reached here several
men went to render any assis-
cation and the high wind the fire was
hard one to fight.
W. 5. Long, Jr., Of Philadelphia IS
visiting his parents for a few days.
Mrs. Olive D. Cum was visitor at
Georgetown Tuesday OF this week.
Miss Hilda Burton OF Millsboro was
a week end guest here OF Miss Ruth
Messick.
Mrs. Eva Wharton OF Wilmington is
visiting in this town.
Announcements have been received
here OF the wedding OF Lieutenant
Harry " HuXford OF this town and
Miss Elizabeth G. McColley, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph o. McColley,
OF No. 3414 y. End Street. Philadelphia,
They we're married az four O'Clock in
the afternoon. November 80. The GER
emony took place az the home OF her
parents and was performed by Chap
lain Griswold of the L. s. Navy. Lieu
tenant Huxford is in the L. S. Navy
He was born here and is the only son
of Mrs. Mary HuNtord. Lieutenant
Huxford and his bride will be at home
this winter at the Hotel McAlpn. New
York.
Mrs. Eaton Laytield Watson, who has
! been visiting her mother, has left for
Williamsport Pa. where she and hel
husband. Rev. William C. Watson, will
I reside.
Clarence Eashum Is assembling ma
tel-ial for the building OF an up-to-date
garage. 1t will be located near the
DUPONT Road.
Albert Murray is preparing 10 open
a restaurant in the building which was
formerly Stevens barber shop.