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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16
KEEP TnE MOON sTREA,I pI-I,F

Rheumatic pains. baclsache. swollen
Joints and sore muscles often are the
results OF impurities In the blood
gathering In the region affected, a
result OF failure OF the kidneys to
eliminate waste products from the
blood stream Foley kidney Pills heat
strengthen and invisorate. weak. dis
eased Kidneys and bladder. W. II.
Hin, Justice OF the Peace. Detroit
Tex, writes. - used Foley Kidney
Pills and say unhesitatingly that Of
all have used they are the hest. and
have done the work where the rest
fsiled'
Tallman & 60.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16

Mo,SRoE, OREGON. --e am certainly
rlad To recommend DIR. Pierce's FavOrite
Ipresrrhtion, think IL Is aa8od-sqnd TO
,nmanlsinI During expectancy / was,
III so Sick with that terrible morning
elci,ness | was so bad that-I Just could
moi eat ono thing. ! commenced taking
Tie Favorite Prescription and was re-
ieyed At once--no more nausea, no head
aches. no backache, and got Through
so well ~ MRs, W. I. PockRus, Care
McCready Camp.
SoRnLtA, OREGON ~ have slltfered
everything during. expectancy butt the
last time | took DR. Pierce's Favorite
PRESCRIPTION and | never missed a meal
and hnd comparatively no suffering. l
wonld snrely recommend tho Prescrlp-
ton to all prospective mothers and, also,
friend is taking This medicine now
as 1 advised her TO and she Is improving
Tast. One would not know she was the
samo woman Mas. ii. L. GIBSON.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16

yesterday by Johannes Herman Martin
Augustus Won Tiling, of Poughkeepsie,
in the suit brought by the government
TO cancel his naturalization Papers.
Denying the charge that he neye,
intended to renounee his aIlegiance
to the German. emperor, or that ne
tyer c9ntended that the sinking .ar
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16
HOME CANNING
IN \ NUTSHELL

, Boil jars and tops for at least
+ Is minutes before filling them.
+ A wash boiler or any other large
: vessel (with tight-fitting cover)
: fitted with false bottom or Stats
> or wire mesh may be used for
the processing vessel.
+ While jars are still hot pack
? with prepared product.
> Without delay place rings on
: jars and put on hot tops, but do
+ not screw or clamp air-tlght at
: this stage.
Place partially sealed jars
: while still hot into warm water
: up over the tops. Put cover on
; boiler.
Boil (process) the filled Jars
; for the time or periods speci-
; fled. Seal by clamping or screw
: ing tops until the jar is absolu-
: tely air tight. Cool the Jars out
; of draft and when cold test
; for leaks.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16

Tiling, in his answer, asserted that
he repeated in private FORTS allegeu
comment
This Comment. he said. was made
in his office, after he received ti,e
news by telephone. apd repeated it 10
Ford and John Burroughs, Goth of
whom he claimed, We're his iatients.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16
OPIUM PIE FAILS
To REACH CAPTIVE

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,. July 1G.-Pio
n h opium, Henry Walker. n pris-
oncr in the county here. nearly got IT,
He had been confined for violation
Of the narcotic law. His wife sent
hlm q pie. The Taller acted as euste-
dian and peoped beneath the crust.
II yielded two small packets of pow
dered opium. Mrs. Walker was Civ
en- a berth in a room adjoining her
husbands.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16
GERMAN AIM is
REPoitTED DY PEnsufNG

WASHINGTON. July i5.---Increas-
ing proof OF Germanys known intent
t. make a new offensive was given by
General Pershlng's daily cummuni-
cues. These for several days have re-
ported heavy movements of men. sup
plies and ammunition behind the Ger
man rear areas and that could only
mean concentration for an attack.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16

many ways in place of sugar; and
truit juices are also preserved by ster.
lllzrng them to be used later Tor maxi
lig Jeflies, jams and marmalades. The
juices are also for seasoning in gen
eral cooking and for making bever-
ages.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16
STANFORD MAN Is
SEVERELY WOUNDED

SANTA RoCA. Julyl Ie.-- Captain
J. F. Williamson OF .Sebastopol. listed
In today's casualty list as severely
wounded. was in the aviation service.
having enlisted about year ago as
private while he was still n student
at Stanford.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16
Henry Ford Accused
OF DislOyal Remark

NEW YORK. July I5.-The asser-
-fion that Henry Ford said in sub
stance. on learning Of the shaking OF
III, Lrsitania- that its passengers
were fools as they were warned.r
was contained in an answer filed here
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16

followed his description OF morning
airing OF one Of these dogs accom-
panied uy colcred maid and led by
Il "cable" attached to high priced
cellar
There Is moro time spent on these
degenerate brutcs than on all tho ba-
bies in Washington" he shouted
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16
JUDGES 5.lII ED IN
PANAMA TOWN ELECTION

PANAMA July i5.--A political con
test growing uat OF tindsy's elections
Ia David. a gold mining town near
the western end OF the isthmus. re-
suited IN the Government imprisoning
the opposition judges nf the ciecfions.
In Consequence. n deiachment rs
thiriy-fivc American soldiers las beer
directed 30 remain "a; David TO watch
Developments
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16
IATTLEsHIPs no DE
BUTT AT BRooKLYN

WASHINGTON. duly l6. - Two of
the 10000 ton battleships authorized
by congress will he constructed at
the Brooklyn navy yards. Secretary
Daniels, 1t was learned today has ai'-
proved the building of ways at that
yaId for this purpose.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16

ANNAPOLIS. Sid. July Worth
Bcgley Daniels. son Of the secretary
% the navy. entered the naval acad-
cmy as a midshipman today. Young
Daniels Is Is years OF age and was app
pointed by Senator Overmah 81 North
Carolina. Tie Is an enlisted man IN
The naval reserve
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16
Mothers Uf Oregon
Prepare for IrOublel

When q girl becomes Q woman, when
,,nman becomes a mother, and when
1 wo.aan passes through the changes Of
aiddie life, are the three periods OF
i;fe when health and strength are most
needed "a withstand the pain and dis
tress often caused by severe organic dis
tryhances. Many thousands along Che
Pacific Coast would testify just as do
the following:
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16
BASEBALL YTzsTERDAY'S
grDttEC.

Philadelphia 3. 81. Louis 3.
Boston 3, -.hlca-o s1gi OH 10
Cleveland 3. New York 8.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16
Mems Dress Shirts

All in the new stripes and of good sub
stantial materials. sizes f4It017.
Csc
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16
Wash Goods Remnants

A new lot just added, ia, la and ia
price. Here's chanee fdf good saw
ing. ~, ,.o s55i
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16
$3.50
Kids Military Suits

Right up to military regulations with
tan leather strappings and brass but
tons.
$2.95
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16
Bathing Suits

4 liberal lot of Sample $4.5O Bathing
Suits, originally sent to our up stairs
department.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16

delivered his yerafn Mrs
dress before e-incrih erso Of the le-
corps Wash 's ' 80 ' a
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16
Wash Silk Waists

A very pretty assortment in its lot,
hand embroidered ana lace trimmed,
sizes SO to A.
S2.9S.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24
This pure oil from corn for shortening and all
general cooking improves food Qualitv-and
.. saves animal fats.

week. consisting OF Is fracture pill
lows. II pairs Of knitted socks, 4
sweaters. 2 pairs mittens. l muffler
Arthur Huyler was In from his
mining claim on Cup creek. and
spent Sunday with his parents.
Mrs. Lucille Schmidt OF Grants
Pass. Is spending few days with
her mother. Mrs. Mae Henry.
The school children met last Sat.
urday afternoon and spent their time
cutting cloth to mi fracture pillows
for the Red Cross.
The community was saddened b,
the death OF Mrs. A. 7. Martin
which occurred at her home on Sat
urday. January 10. Services wer'
held at the home Monday afternoon
and Monday evening Mr.. Martin an,
daughter, Alberta. departed with thu
body for Mechanicsburg H.. wher,
they had lived before coming to Ore
gon.
Miss Gladys Cahlll is visiting he
sister. Mrs. Gertrude Hall. in Rich
mond. Cal.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24
HUGO

The Red Cross elected officers for
the coming year at the meeting on
January iG. Mrs. Elva Ahern was
as president; Mrs. Pearl
Penney, treasurer. and Mrs. Terrace
Sexton. secretary.
MIR. and Mrs. Thos. Ahern. Mr.
and Mrs. J. ". McKy. Mrs. c. L.
Dillon and Y. II. Waste were Sunday
guests Of the latter's sister. Miss
Waste. and Mrs. Bourne OF Grants
Pass. All report a pleasant time.
Mrs. Mae Henry returned Monda,
from Seattle. where she has been
visiting her daughter. Mrs. A. p
Keppel for the last two months.
The local auxiliary OF the Red
Cross made another shipment OF ar
tIclcs TO the Grants Pass chapter las,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24
GERMAN ATROCITIES
CLEARLY DESCRIBED

New York. Jan. 24.--warnlng Of
the atrocities. horrible. brutal.
beastly and consistently Official
that American soldiers soon will be
suffering at the hands OF Germany's
''inhuman army" was voiced In an
address here by Major Grayson ".
r. Murphy. formerly In charge OF
the American Red Cross work in
France. who returned 10 this country
on Sunday.
Major Murphy resigned from the
Red Cross TO join the stan OF Cen
eral Pershing.
II cannot describe the horrible
things that Germany has done Ia
women and children and the poor,
old. suffering people In countries
where she has set her dreadful foot. y
Major Murphy said. British officers
told Of scores OF wounded English
soldiers piled In heaps. and then
bombarded with hand grenades. II
will be- but short time before our
boys are going TO suffer those same
things. You have got TO build. and
sacrifice. no matter what is costs "a
beat that beast"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24
Did Not Fool the Hear.

Bruin is self-educated, but excep-
tionally wise In the. way of mankind.
A prospector proved that. Having
suffered the loss of much food. he pre-
pared II particularly tasty morsel for
the bear and left It in the cabin. with
II notice on 1t to warn any prospectors
or hunters that might enter that 1t
was Intended for bruin, and bruin
alone. The bear arrived In due course
and ate everything edible and some
things that We're not, but passed NJ
the meat that lmd been prepared for
him. And Il wns bucon, too. Thi,
prospcc,or declares that the benr mus
bc able to r"'i,l.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24
Swallows Nest on Ferryboat.

A pair Of birds with II taste for travel
Is family Of swallows which has
made n home In u life preservcr aboard
the port commissions ferryboat Issa-
lunh. says an exchange. While the
ferry boat crosses the lake these birds
dart back and fortl, on their business,
catching fat spiders and worms for the
nestllngs. Sometimes, when the ferry
boat Is close to land. the swallows 70
ashore for supplies and easily oyertake
their floating home again. Before they
nest wild birds often appear timorous
Sometimes, in spite Of this natural
fear, they choose nests In very public
places, and once they have nested they
almost invariably stay by their homes
running what must be to them fright
full risks In order to care for their eggs
and fedgllngs.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24
EIGHT HOUR DAY IS
FIXED FOR OREGON

Portland. Jan. 24.--A telegram
has been received from Washington.
conveying the following informa-
tion:
"The White House. the Creel COM
mittee and the labor committee Of
the shipping board say the proclama-
tion establishing an eight-hour day
In lumber mills and logging camps
on the Pacific coast has not yet been
issued. although probably II will be
promulgated. just how soon that
will be or what will be the scope OF
the order is not known.
Among several representative
lumber producers in Portland the
inference was clear that the presi-
dent had concurred in the report and
recommendations OF Secretary OF
Labor Wilson In favoring regional
eight-hour work day for all employees
in lumber production in Oregon,
Washington. Idaho and Montana
following conferences with produ'
GERS at Spokane and Seattle early in
December At these meetings II was
made plain by the producers to the
federal labor representatives that
they had no hesitancy In placing
their Industries on basic eight
hour day II the requirement was
made countrywide in its scope, but
they. refused to be convinced that
II would be fair to apply the eight.
hour rule to the Pacific northwest
while giving producers OF pine lum'
Der in the southern states an ad.
vantage by permitting their EN-
ployes to labor on 10 and 11-houl
shifts at rates Of pay far below those
paid in Oregon. Washington and the
two mountain states to the east.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24

sickness, no sour stomach. no bloating. =
Mrs NJ. b. HUGHES, Mosher Street.
ASTORIA, 0REGoN.--rMy blood was bad
,or u long time and was all rundown.
had severe headaches, was nervous and
tired alI the time. After trying different
decided to try Dr Piorce's Remedies. I
touk the fevurilc Prescription and the
Golden Medical Discovery according 10
direction Grl wns restored to perfect
ncdl,n, ! can conscienticusly recommend
hem.
'My mother always Uses DR. Pierce's
Remedies She gave me the Fav0rite
Prescription when was coming into
w0manhood - MRS. {. c. MESSENGER
.1s3 Duane Street.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24
Woman's Case
Startles Grants Pass

A business mans wife could not
read or sew without sharp pain In
her eyes. For years her eyes were
red and weak. Finally she tried pure
Lavoptik eye wash. The result OF
ONE application astonished her. A
small bottle Lavoptik is guaranteed
to benefit EVERY CASE weak,
strained or inflamed eyes. ONE
WASH will startle with its quick re-
suits. Aluminium eye cup FREE
National Drug Store.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24
WOMEN ARE NEEDED
TO HELP IN WAR.

Women can be usefully mrloyed in
nursing the wounded, in making up
the soldiers kits, and thoussnd other
ways. Many American women are
weak, pale or anemic from woman's
ills. For young girls just entering
womanhood; for women AT the crit
ical>time nursing mothers and every
woman who is rrun down. tired cr
over-worked = Doctor Pierce's Fayorite
Prescription is special, safe and GER
tain help. II can now be han in tablet
form. You can procure trial package
OF the tablets by writing Doctor Pierce,
Chief OF Staff at lnvalids' Hotel, Buffalo.
N. Y, enclosing 10 cents. Write in full
confidence II you desire free medical
advice also.
pooupt,p., Opron>s ~ III avo is ra,hipr
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24
taxi SERVICE
The California and Oregon
Coast Railroad Company
TINE CARD
December /. 1917.

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Train lv. Grants Pass. 100 p. m.
Train 2 lv. Waters Creek 500 p. m.
All. trains leave Grants Pass from
the corner Of G and Eighth streets,
opposite the Southern Pacific depot.
For all information regarding
freight and passenger service call at
the office OF the company. Lundburg
building, or phone 131 for same.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24
ROsEBURG, OREGON. .---cThei

so good as Doctor
Pierce's Favorite
Prescription for all
d iseases with
which q woman is
troubled. | took
II for infiamma-
tion and 1t cured
me. / also took
1T d airing ex-
pectpncy and |
was so well all the
time; had no
headache. no back
- .Ix - 49, ...... ts..
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24

LOT IN MEDFORD or Eagle Point.
Will trade for Ford in good con-
dition. Address No. 1873 care OF
Courier. 69
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24
no EXCHANGE

GRANTS PASS residence lots to
trade for work grubbing land. In
quire, Alonzo Jones, phone 6o3-
F-21. SO
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24

FOR SALE--A fine gentle Hamil-
tonian mare. riding or driving. A
bargain. Call at Gravlin stables.
IS
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24

Letterheads that will please you, al
The Courier.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24

ALL PERSONS wishing to order
seed comparatively must notify
County Agriculturist Thompson
this week. Prices on application.
Remittance must accompany or
der. r. r. Steel. chairman CO.
operative committee. 6S
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24

WOULD LIKE team to do light
work. for its feed, for two or three
weeks. Will give best of care.
Mrs. Josie Messenger. Phone
601-F-13. 81
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24

Cards at the Courier office.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24

Envelopes at the Courier.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24

Neatly printed stationery at the
Courier once.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24

for saw mills and
logging camps. Mills and camps
will operate throughout the win
ter. Steady work. Good condi-
tions. For full particulars write
Weed Lumber Company, Weed,
Cal. 65tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24
Classified Advertising
FOR SALE
o. 4 G. GRANT LANDs-Blue print
plats showing lands in Josephine
county. $50. Address a. L.
voorhies. Grants Pass. Il

fO0Iul0os oiauto ass ~
DEALERS in horses. mules. cattle.
wagons. hacks. buggies, harness
and saddles. We have a variety
OF all kinds at all times. II you
have anything to sell or exchange,
or n you want to buy. come and
see Us. We will treat you right.
All our livestock IL put out under
guarantee. Red Front Feed and
Sale Stable. Corner Sixth and X
streets. rimmons. Prop. Phone
533-J. istfl
FOR sALE-Good modern house.
close In. north side. Inquire No.
2ss3. care Courier. 2stfI
PIANOS. new and secondhand for
rent or sale on easy monthly pay
ments; first years rent to apply
on purchase price. Rowell's
Music and Photo House. So
GOOD EXCELSIOR single motorcy-I
Gle. First class condition. $50 nj
sold at once. Ed Lagergren or
apply at Williams Garage. 81
FOR SALE-Hay at the Red Front
barn. Rates at s2s. Phone
5s3-J. 67I
HAVE FOR SALE or trade all
kinds OF work. driving and saddle
horses. wagons. buggies. harness
and saddles, or will buy yours.
Come and see me at Brownie
Hampton's Feed and Sale Stable.
phone i42-R. Roy Higgins.
owner. Also one 4-room house
for sale cheap or to trade. 81
ALL PERSONS wishing to order
seed comparatively must notify
County Agriculturist Thompson
this week. Prices on application.
Remittance must accompany or
der. F. r. Steel. chairman CO.
operative committee. 6s
FOR SALE--A fine gentle Hamil-
tonian mare. riding or driving. A
bargain. Call at Gravlin stables.
6S
FOR SALE Eighty acres
in the Applegate valley. New Hope
school district. About 25 acres
under the Murphy irrigation ditch
144 shares Of water goes with the
land. This land will be sold
cheap for cash. Why rent? The
federal government will loan yor
half the money long time at low
interest. Address E. ". Austin
Route B Box so. Modesto. Cal. Ss
FOR SALE-Four vigorous S. C
White Leghorn cockerels. vii
make dandy breeders. $2.5t
each. while they last. X. Ham
merbacher. Phone 606-F-2s. s.
| To RENT
FREMONT ROOMS = Now under
management Of Mrs. L. c. Arm
strong: 2S clean rooms At So
! and soc; special rates by weel
or month: also light housekeep
ing rooms. Would like your pat
ronage. 40t
FURNISHED ROOMs-Large. com
Portable and conviently located
All C street. set
HOTEL OXFORD ROOMS for ren
/. Large, we'll furnished. stean
heat, hot water, bath. and all no
tel privileges. Very moderate
weekly and monthly rates. S7t
FOR RENT OR SALE-Irrigate,
plenty of water during tn
whole season. Inquire 10. Fetz
ner, 1856 North Eighth street. I
WANTED
WANTED-To buy second han,
iron wheel wagon--four to si
! inch tires-holding about 800
lbs. c. Shaefers. r. F. D. No.
SGT
WOULD LIKE a team to do ligh
work. for its feed, for two or thre
weeks. viii give best of care
Mrs. Josie Messenger. Phon
601-F-13. 6
WANTED--Men for saw mills an
logging camps. Mills and camp
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24
WANTED

WANTED-To buy second hand
iron wheel wagon--four to six
inch tires-holding about 5000
lbs. c. Shaefers. r. F. D. No. 2.
56tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24

FOR SALE-Four vigorous S. C,
White Leghorn cockerels. Will
make dandy breeders $3.50
each. while they last. X. Ham
merbacher. Phone 606-F-2s. ss
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24
Tll KENT

FREMONT ROOMS = Now under
management Of Mrs. L. c. Arm
strong: 2S clean rooms At 35c
and soc: special rates BY week
or month: also light housekeep-
ing rooms. Would like your pat
ronage. 40tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24

FURNISHED ROOMS-Large. COM
Portable and conviently located.
All c street. S6tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24

FOR RENT OR SALE-lrrigated
plenty of water during the
whole season. Inquire 10. Fetz-
ner, 1855 North Eighth street. If
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24

HOTEL OXFORD ROOMS for rent
Large. we'll furnished, steam
heat, hot water. bath, and all no.
tel privileges. Very moderate
weekly and monthly rates. S7tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24

FOR SALE-Hay at the Red Front
barn. Rates at s2s. Phone
5sa-J. 81
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-01-24

HAVE FOR SALE or trade all
kinds OF work. driving and saddle
horses. wagons. buggies. harness
and saddles, or will buy yours.
Come and see me at Brownie
Hampton's Feed and Sale Stable
phone i42-R. Roy Higgins
owner. Also one 4-room house
for sale cheap or to trade. 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-12
TO REPORT FAVORABLY
BILL AFFECTING ARMY
Senators Would Put Check on So
Called Slackers of Draft Age Get
ting Bombproof Jobs Here.

The Senate military affairs commit
tee yesterday ordered a favora BILE
report on Il bill introduced by Sen
ator Mex ollar of Tennessee to repeal
the provision of existing law which
authorizes the President to appoint
without confirmation by the Senate
officers III the Army up to and in
GLIDING the grade of colonel
The senators believe that if the
Senate had been called upon to con-
firm the nominations of officers of the
Army in all cases many of the So
called "SlackerS, men who are of
draft age and capable of bearing
arms, would not he occupying bomb
proof jobs in Washington and else
where, and at the same time wearing
the uniform of officers of the Ameri-
can Army.
If the Mcclellan bill becomes law
the nominations Of lieutenantS. cap
fains. majors. lieutenant colonies and
colonies Will all have to be con-
firmed by the Senate. This was the
case before the present war. but the
law was changed SO as 10 expedite the
appointment of officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-12
$4,000 HOME BOUGHT
BY MRS. c. ". SEMMES

The large residence property at 1900
Delaiield street was sold last week by
the y. Q. Eliss Properties to Mrs.
Charles W. Semmes: through y. l..
SanSoury Company. Inc. realty
brokers
The house. which is detached. is
brick of colonial design, and is one
of the prettiest homes in that section.
1t contains twelve rooms and three
electric lights.
One of the spacia. features is a
conservatory on the south side of the
house. Il he price is reported to have
been around S2J.UrI.