THE 3IORNIXG OltEGONIAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1916. BOPP ADMITS HE HIRED DETECTIVE II DO 1TOITR SHOPPING EARLY Grlove and Merchandise Orders 1 EARLY IN THE BAY-IF YOTT PLEASE Positively Our Store Will Not Open Evenings Until Xmas the Business Hours of This Store Will Be From 9 A. M. - , (Not Before) Until 6 P. M. (Not Later). German Consul-General's De fense Is That Work Was , to Ferret Out Plots. Busy i oiks, woo nave uiue time to anop triZ-f' arotmd for Christmas gifts, will find It S Shopping in the Early Morning Sours Will invite a much more leisurely Inspection and assures greater certainty of satisfaction to the one who receives on Christmas day. We earnestly advise you to come early. Early gift buying is desirable. Make it a pleasure and not a task. The absence of the inevitable holiday crowd during the morning hoars should appeal at once as a Terr necessary feature attendant upon the satisfac tory selection. of distinct advantage to e-ive clove or mer- -i -; chandise orders for any amount they wish to spend. And such an order from Roberta Bros, carries with it the knowledge that it will purchase nothing but quality merchan dise. Glove and merchandise bonds issued for any amount at accommodation dealt. 'DYNAMITE PLANS DENIED The Most in ValueThe Best in Quality s Wl V aF m m M W m m. M - - Plans of Prosecution TTpset by Ad tnlsslop of Employment of Agents and Payment to Them of Earns of Money. BAIT FRAXCISCO. Dec 2t. Frani Bopp, German consul-general here, on trial In the United States District Court with six others on charges of conspiracy to violate the neutrality of the United States by alleged blowing up of munitions of war consigned to the allied governments, took the wit ness stand In his own behalf late to day. Bopp admitted that Vice-Consul von Fchack had employed C. C. Crowley, a detective, and Louis J. Smith, a former dynamite factory hand, in the absence of Bopp in Europe in the early months of the war. He insisted, however. In line with the general policy of the de fense, that the two men were engaged as confidential agents to furnish evi dence of entente violations of American neutrality and not to plant bombs in enemy ships, trains and tunnels. Boy Witness In Convulsions. Bopp's accession to the stand fol lowed the sudden fainting In court of Alonzo Smith, a nephew of Louis J. Smith, who has testified that Smith had boasted of expecting to receive $20,000 from the United States Government for his testimony. The lad completed his brief bit of evidence, then let his head fall on his chest, later going into convulsions. He was removed to a hos pital. Earlier In the day a searching cross examination of Von Schack by the prosecution had elicited that Bopp alone had access to the strong box In the consulate safe. On July 28, 1915, the date when Smith says $1,254 was paid him for alleged attempts to blow up ships and tunnels, Bopp alone, ac cording to Von Schack, was author ized to extract the necessary sum. Previously he had characterized Smith's demands upon the consulate as "blackmail." Expert Dynamite Packer Wanted "Why, if at all, was Crowley hired by the German consulate?" Attorney Theodore Roche, for the defense, asked Bopp. "He was engaged by Von Schack In my absence," Bopp said. "Why was Smith hired at a later date?" "We heard that he was an expert dynamite packer and I considered that this would enable him to investigate suspected cases where dynamite was being shipped to our enemies under false manifests." By admitting the employment of Crowley and Smith and admitting the payment of sums to them. Including a large cash payment to Smith by Lieu tenant von Brlncken In the Palace Ho tel on July 28, 1915, the defense has upset some o the Government's cal culations. The prosecution will now make every effort to prove that these sums were paid for the alleged blowing up of tunnels, railways and ships, based on, a false report which Smith has testi fied he and Crowley presented to Von Schack. Cross-examination of Bopp Is ex pected to occupy tomorrow's morning session. PLANE ROYALTIES OPPOSED Advancement of Flying Threatened, Says Aero Club. i NEW YORK. Dec. 21. The Aero Club of America, through its board of gov ernors, has decided to place before the Council of National Defense the facts Involved in the decision of two of the leading airplane companies to demand royalties from all concerns engaged in the manufacture of airplanes. It was announced here today. The royalty demand has caused con siderable confusion In the Industry and, according to aeronautical experts, seri ously threatens the advancement of aviation In this country. The appeal to the Council of National Defence is in response to requests made to the Aero Club by virtually all the email companies, who assert It will be Impossible for them to fill the orders they now hold from the Government If they are forced to pay a heavy royalty. LABOR TO FIGHT HIGH COST Helena Assembly Invites All Con sumers to Join. Campaign. HELENA, Mont.. Dec. 21. The Hel ena Trades and Labor Assembly last xiignt tooic tne lirst step In what is Intended to be a vigorous campaign to reduce the high cost of living of Hel ena, and the assembly has Invited all consumers of Helena who are oppressed y the famine prices that prevail for coal, potatoes, butter, eggs, flour and other absolute necessities of life to Join the labor people, whose organizations are centralized In the assembly. In the proposed campaign. The assembly will hold Its first meet ing next week for the purpose of or ganizing a plan of operations. , LIQUOR STORAGE ILLEGAL Seattle Company Fined for Holding Druggists' Stocks. SEATTLE, Wash., Deo. 21 Judge Ben Sheeks In the Superior Court to day decided that a storage company may neither receive nor store more than the legal amount of liquor. Judge (Sheeks fined the Eyres Storage A Dis tributing Company $50 tpr having more than the legal amount of liquor In its I possession. Several drayloads of liquor were seized in the Eyres warehouse May 11 last, after search warrants had been Issued from a Justice court. The stor age oompany alleged that the liquor belonged to various drug companies. Robber Holds Vp Banlc Cashier, NORA 8PR1NG3, la.. Dso. .si, A lone robber entered the First State Bank of Nora Springs today and forced the cashier. Clifford Moody, to hand over the contents of the cash drawer, $1000. The robber escaped. Salving qf 11-3 Stopped, " EUREKA, Cal., Dec 81. (Special.) Eailvage work on the submarine H-S has been abandoned temporarily. It Is bellaved the salvage contract will be let to a privaio company. 3 A Friday Holiday Special! Children's Bath Eobes Of Beacon FlanneL SSIQ and $1.50 Lines OJG A Delightful Gift! One Sure to Please Little People. Because we are overstocked we offer these attractive, warm and "comfy" bath robes at about one-half their real worth. They are well made, of fine quality Beacon flannel and are shown in pretty pink and blue colored pat terns. All sizes for children from 1 to 6 years of age. A more acceptable gift could not be found. Regular $1.25 and $1.50 lines on BaleJQ Bargain Friday at OaC lily Two More Slioppiui ays Until Olairistma TO HOLIDAY SHOPPERS WHX READILY RECOG NIZE TEE IMPORTANCE, OF THESE SAVINGS Come, Make This Great Store Your Holiday Store Everything Has Been Arranged to Serve You Promptly, Courteously and Efficiently Umbrellas for Xmas Gifts! "Women's Umbrellas $3.50 to $6.00 Never before such a great vari ety as now in the newest color ings, both plain and bordered silks, and with handles of malacca. Prince of Wales, ma lacca and bacalite. Handles to match the color of the silk. Oth er novelties are ebonine with cord, sterling silver handles, leather straps and pearl buckles, sterling trimmed chain and ring handle, etc Special values from $3.50-$6.00 r Great Christmas Sale Sandkercliiefs Thousands to Choose From k r 15c Prices Considerably Reduced! An nnequaled showing of thousands and thousands of Christmas hand kerchiefs for women and children. The variety of styles is so complete that we can suit every taste, and they are so arranged that you can se lect speedily and effectively. Most all come in attractive holiday boxes, and many of the lines are considerably underpriced. WOMEN'S LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS, Styles and Qualities Selling Regularly to 25c Each, at Unlimited variety of embroidered effects to select from they come in white and in the popular Dresden colors fine linen handker-"! C chiefs selling regularly to 25c, on sale, Bargain Friday at .IOC BOX OP FOURa HANDKERCHIEFS OlfC 75c to $1.00 Lines Women's all linen handkerchiefs embroidered in pretty designs. They come four in fancy holiday box. Regular 75c to Si-OOCQ.-, lines. Bargain Friday at..OC WOMEN'S SILK f HANDKERCHIEFS 1 UC Regular 19c Grade Dainty Jap silk handkerchiefs shown in a full- assortment of novelty patterns. They are very attractive and regularly sold at 19c. To close. Bargain Friday at BOX OF THREE r C HANDKERCHIEFS OcJC 75c to $1-00 Lines Women's all linen handkerchiefs embroidered in pretty Dresden colors three in a fancy holiday box. Regular 75c to $1.00 CQ lines, Bargain Friday at...fC BOX OF 3 TO 60 HANDKERCHIEFS ft" C 75c to 89c Lines Women's sheer lawn handker chiefs shown in embroidered pat terns in white and colors. Three, four or six in a fancy holiday box. 75c to 89c lines, Bargain Friday at n49c 10c Attractively Beautiful Gifts Ribbon Wovelties at' Half Price An extensive variety to select from dozens of styles and color combinations in all sorts of Ribbon Novelties, especi ally suitable for gift purposes. Included are fancy bags, coat hangers, sachet bags, pin cushions, etc. Our entire stock, without reserve, on sale BARGAIN FRIDAY AT HALF PRICE. CAP AND SLIPPER BOUDOIR SETS, Reg- 0 ular $1.25 Value, Sp'l for Friday's Sale Only OJ7C Each set comes in a neat box and you have a splendid assort ment to select from in pink and blue colors. They are made of fine silks, with ribbon-trimmings and are exceptionally attractive and desirable for gift purposes the kind q f regularly sold at $1.25 a set Bargain Friday OatC CHIFFON SCARFS in Regular $1.25 and QQ $1.50 Values, Specially Priced for Friday at IvOC Fine Silk Chiffon Scarfs, shown in dozens of styles and colorings, in printed patterns. Made full size and aq sell regularly at $1.25 and $1.50 Bargain Friday at J70C MERCERIZED SCARFS in Regular 65c and on 75c Values, Special Priced for Friday Only 0 17 C Fine, full size Scarfs of mereerized Seco Silk, shown in the best plain eolor3 and in pretty printed designs the q r kind regularly sold at 65c and 75c Bargain Friday OiC BOUDOIR CAPS, Regular Values to 50c, oe Special Price Friday to Close Them Out at OC At this great price reduction we are closing out several broken lines of Boudoir Caps. Most all wanted styles 4-5 ana colors, values to ouc, to ciose bargain jcriaay jaji. Hero Is tne Place to Purchase Christmas Slippers For Men, Women and Children On the Main Floor, Morrison-Street Entrance, we've ar ranged a special showing and a sale of Women's, Misses' and Children's Felt Juliets and Slippers that it will pay you well to investigate. All Sizes for. Women, specially priced, pair O90 Sizes 6Y1 to 2 for Misses, special, pair 890 Sizes 5 to 8, for Children, special at, pair 790 Selling Regularly to $1.50 It is the best and most complete assortment we have ever shown. Included are the most popular styles and colors in fur or ribbon trimmed Juliets, with fine belting leather, hand-turned soles, all colors. Also the padded sole moccasins. Women's Felt Slippers in regular $175 lines at only $1.19 Men's $00 Leather Slippers in all styles priced at $1.10 Men's $1.75 Leather Slippers in all styles specially priced at... $1.49 Men's $2.00 Leather Slippers In all styles priced at .$1.75 Men's $260 Leather Slippers in all styles priced at $1.98 - f A Friday Holiday Special ! Fancy Turkish Towels At 25c Eacii Choice From All Our 33c to 40c Lines At 50c Each Choice From AH Our 60c and 75c Lines At 75c Eacti Choice From All Our 90c and $1.25 Lines NONE RESERVED NONE SENT C. O. D-COME EARLY In our domestic section we place on sale our entire stock of fancy Turkish towels. Included are all styles and sizes. They come in pink, blue, gold, helio and green. A gift that will be sure to please. The kind regularly sold from 50s up to $1.25 arranged in three great lots and priced for Bargain Friday At 25, at 50 and at 75 Each For the Bath or Bedroom ' Bag Bugs at 35c iEacli .3 for $1.00 Best 50c Grade About 150 rag rugs to close out at this price reduction. They come in pretty colorings and 18 by 36 inches. Regular 60o grade at 3 for $1.00 or S5 each. Bag Bugs at 69c Eacli A Large Size Best "$1.00 Grade Less than 100 rag rugs to close at this price reduction. They come in attractive colorings and 25 by 60 inches. Regular $1.00 grade. While they last at 69 each. ilk Hosiery! An Ideal Christmas Grift Every woman of taste prizes Silk Hosiery whether of her own purchasing or re ceived as a gift. Here you'll find a complete line in staple colors, black and the popular new shades. One or more pair will make an ideal Xmas gift at a moderate price The Phoenix Silk Hose at 80 and $1.05 Pair These high-grade, celebrated Silk Hose are shown here in all wanted new and staple colors, including white and black They are perfect fitting, durable stockings. Shown at two prices 80 1111(1 S1.05 a pair. Pure Ingrain Silk Hose at $1.50 a Pair The very best of pure ingrain Bilk Stockings, shown in the most popular colors and all sizes. They come in the perfect-fitting leg, reinforced heel and toe. rf r"f Unxnatchable quality at, the pair ,,,,,,,,,, D A 3 J Women's Fiber ff Silk Hose, Pair OUC A fine, perfect - fitting Stocking, all sizes, in black, white, tan, blue, fold, purple, etc, f pecial,- the pair OUC Women's S 1 1 k gj f Boot, Hose, Pair OUC A special sale of fine silk boot Hose most all de sirable colors, but not all sizes to o 1 o s e gyg Friday, the pair OUC j v. Latest New Styles in Women's Sweaters on Sale at $4.98 A manufacturer's sample line just received. Included are all the late styles and colors nobby fiber silk t y r o Sweaters. Values to $6.50 Bargain Friday at JJi70 An Unsurpassed Opportunity for Advantageous Buying of Practical and. Gifts Pleasing' for Men Gift Things of Beauty, of Usefulness, in Fascinat ing Variety, Priced to Please Most Frugal Buyers. 25 500 $1.00 for Men's Silk Four-in-Hand Ties A complete new as sortment of patterns to se lect from in light and dark colors. 500 750 $1.00 for Men's Fine Elastic Suspen ders The best styles and colors. Each pair in a fan cy holiday box. A welcome gift. 91.25 $1.50 81.75 for Men's Outing Flannel Pajamas Neat ap pearing, well made garments, in popular styles and in all sizes. 700 and $1.25 for Men's Suspenders and Garter Sets Neat and at tractive colorings in many different patterns. Each set in a fancy holi day box. 250 and 500 for Men's Fancy Silk Elastic Arm Bands Pleasing styles and colors. Each pair put up in a fancy holiday box. $2.98 up to $5.98 for Men's Custom Made Bath Robes An unsur passed showing of the most popular styles in all wanted patterns and colorings. Men's Hand&ercliiefs in an Unlimited Variety The items listed here are only a small part of the many special holiday offerings which abound in this department. 250 and 300 each for Men's Fine Plain White All Linen Handker chiefs. 250 and 300 each for Men's Fine All Linen Initial Handkerchiefs. 490 for box of 3 Men's All Linen Handkerchiefs in a fancy box. 650 for box of 3 Men's All Linen Handkerchiefs in a fancy box. 650 a pair for Boy Scout Fleeced Lined Gloves, in all sizes. 500 and 600 a pair for Men's Fine - Wool Gloves, all sizes. 50 each 6 for 250 for Men's Plain White Handkerchiefs with neat hem. , 100 each 3 for 250 for Men's Initial or Plain White Handker chiefs. 150 each 2 for 250 for Men's Initial or Plain White Handker chiefs. 200 each 3 for 500 for Men's Fine Plain White All Linen Handkerchiefs. D oils, Books. No velti's Remarkable Price Concessions Are These: 505 Mama Dolls q q Friday only at. . . . ; .3iC 75 Teddy Bears, tnday only at. . . 15 Paint Books Friday only at. . . 59c 10c 50d 18-in. Charac- on ter Dolls, Friday at oiC S2.50 Kest- qq ner'a Baby Dolls JJ X t70 SI Large Painted sr Balls, Friday only at OlvC 50d Kewple Dolls, i nday only at !-39c S1.00 Mama Dolls, x Friday only at iC 25c4 Boys' and f Girls' Books, Friday 1 ZJ C S2 S-pc Metal t - Af Toilet Sets, Fri. 3 1 S2 7-pc Ivory ft a r Manicure Sets J X CTJ S2.25 Shav- t.-. CQ ing Sets, Friday sD i Oi S1.(0 6-pc. Ivory qq Manicure Sets, Fn. JOC SI Cigar'te, Match 7f Safe Set, Friday at OC In Our Ready-to-Wear Section Two Attractive Christmas Gifts Especially Underpriced for Friday! Bath Eobes 85.00 Fos Values to $6.50 Only a limited number, Women's bath robes made of the celebrated Beacon blankets, They come in the best styles in desirable color ings and in all sizes. They are" attractively trimmed, perfectly finished parments selling regular ly to $6.50. On sale Bargain Friday at e.$5.00 Silk Waists $3.35 - For Values to $4.50 Unlimited choice from beautiful crepe da chine waists, in plain white, flesh er in novelty color ings, They are strictly high-class waists celling regularly to $4.60. A gift any woman would appre ciate, On sale Bar-flQ QC gain Friday at n!iiiiin!miiuniuiimniMinmnimHMiMinMmitniM!iM :niiiiniuuminiuwuiiunuiiuiiiuiiiniuiiuiiHuiuumnni I 3