Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937, January 02, 1917, Image 2

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Newspaper Page TextTHE 3IORXIXG OREGOMAN, . TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1917. I SCENES IN ACTIVE CURB MARKET TS NEW YORK. ' ! m islands mean i PRUDENT PERSONS WILL PROMPTLY PROFIT BY OUR GREAT JANUARY B M U H MUCH TO DEFENSE re-Inventory Sal' ; i jm 4 - 5 PI if-1 kill Menace to Peace Removed by Purchase of Territory De sired by Germany. ECONOMIC VALUE IS SMALL Danish West Indies Will Command Entrance to Caribbean Sea and furnish Base for Defense of Panama Canal. BY JOHN C ALLAN O'LAUG I ILIN. WASHINGTON. Jan. 1. (Special.) Lying at the northeast corner of the Caribbean Sea, the Danish West Indies occupy a stragetic position of the highest importance to Continental Unit ed States, to the Panama Canal and to the entire American Hemisphere, to the preservation of which from Euro pean aggrandizement the United States is pledged by the Monroe Doctrine. As an industrial unit the islands can be of no possible value to this country. They have proved an economic loss to Denmark in recent years, largely be cause of the protective policy of the United States, which has shut out the product of the islands from this coun try. Annexed to the United States and placed upon the same status as Porto Rico, for example, undoubtedly the islands will become more prosperous, and at least will be ablo to pay their way. Acquisition Is Peace Move Acquisition of the islands is a-move in the interest of peace. They have been the object of German ambition ever since Kaiser Wtlhelm began the construction of the German navy with the words. "Germany's future lies upon the sea." It became absolutely neces sary both for the German merchant marine and for the . German fleet that a German point appui should be es tablished in the Western hemisphere. It became obvious as a result of the United States In 1902 that this Gov ernment would resent German acquis! tlon of bases on the Carrlbbean Sea lettoral. The German authorities became con vinced that the way by which the Danish West Indies should be acquired was through the absorption of Den mark and the consequent acquisition of Danish colonies.' The German authorities did not stop to think that the acquisition of the West Indian Islands by this means would be as ob Jectionable to the United States as if they had been actually seized. Dec larations made since the time of Madi son, which are an accented feature of the Monroe Doctrine. forbid their alienation by any European power save by their cession to the United States or by recognition of their independence. Treaty Once Defeated by Berlin. Nevertheless the German government used its influence in the Danish parlia ment to prevent the ratification of the treaty negotiated by John Hay when Eecretarv of State and the deal failed to go through at that flue as a direct result of operations conducted from Berlin. This can be verified by refer ence to the files of the State Depa: ment. Therefore purchase of the Islands removes from the dagger zone of German-American relations a ques tion that might have arisen In the fu- ture and, if pressed by Berlin, unques tionably would have led to war. To consider the islands now from the strategic point of view, any attack made upon this country by a European power must be based cn a point which can be used by the e.emy' fleet for coaling and refitting. The islands lie 2000 miles miles from Florida. Once In the pos session of a foreign fleet they would be fortified and garrisoned, and the enemy instead of having to concern itself with a long line of communica tion across the Atlantic would be able to act with greater safety and greater vigor in the prosecution of whatever plan of attack they elected to pursue. The possession of the Danish West Indies will- enable the United States to establish a submarine and torpedo de stroyer base at St. Thomas, which will absolutely close the Carribbean Sea to European attack. Here, then, is an important element in the defense of the Panama Canal. It is not concelv able, with submarines operating from St. Thomas, that an enemy fleet would attempt to sail through any of the West Indian passages lying south of the Danish islands. The distance be tween St. Thomas and the coast of South America is not more than 400 miles. Submarines, therefore, would not be so far from their base that they would be unable to return promptly for repairs or for supplies, The defense of the Panama Canal rannot be made at the entrance of the canal. The long range of modern ord nance, the use of sea-going monitors. and the employment of air craft would make it a comparatively easy task for an enemy to put the canal out of busl ness. Therefore, defense of the canal must be provided at a distance which will forbid attacks by naval vessels or by air craft. hf '-Vs Js - A,:"s-i v v Big - w - " - - t J -YS.. f ' V ir rv JZF m An Annual Event That C omp els DrasticPrice Reductions QUALITIES SELLING TO S5e YARD IN 1 r CrJ--v 7 fr Beautiful Embroideries REDUCED to 25c 45-inch Voile Flouncirgs, 27-inch Baby Flouncins, 27-inch Novelty Flouncings, 22-inch Swiss Allovers, 18 inch Flouncings and Corset Cover Embroideries, 12-inch Swiss. Longcloth and Cambric Edges. Lines Selling to 20c Edges and Sets at lOo Yard Swiss, Longcloth and Cambric 'Edges and Seta in widths and patterns for underwear, infants' wear, trimmings, etc I Lines Selling to $1.75 27-incli Flonnoings 89c Yd. High-grade imported Organdie Flouncings in largo and small patterns. Some with dainty Venise lace edge. Lines Selling to$1.75 4: 5 -inch. Flouncings 98o Yd. Handsome imported Swiss Flouncings in a big range of new patterns. Also 45-inch Batiste Flouncings. Lines Selling to $3.00 45-in. Flonncings $1.48 Yd. The finest imported Voile and Organdie Flouncings in patterns suitable for both Summer and party dresses. Values to $1.25 in 37-incli Flouncings to Close at 49o Fine Batiste Flouncings in dainty patterns with ruffled, hemstitched or scalloped edge. Also in open work and raised designs for dresses. ' Photos by Bain News Service. TOP, LEFT J. J. SliATTERT OJT CURB. RIGHT AI.T.If O TO CURB BROKER FROSI WINDOW OP AD- JOIJTINC BUILDING. BELOW SCEXK IN CURB MARKET. 'l CURB MARKET BUSY Outdoor Dealing Feature Recent Peace Talk. of refitting. The islands lie . . . , . from the Canal and 2000 SALES MADE BY SIGNAL Florida, Once In the pos- The Quinine Thmt Does Not Affect the Head Because of Its tonic and laxative effect. Lax- stive Bromo wulnlne can be taKen Dy any one without causing nervousness or rinsing in tne head. Tnere is only one cromo vul pine." E. W. GROVE'S signature on box. 25c. RUB NEURALGIA AWAY! END PAIN Importance of unofficial Depart ment of Great Stock Center Is Greatly Enhanced by Deal ings In "War Brides." NEW YORK, Dec. 27. The curb market, as It Is called, has been a fea ture of srowlns importance in dealings in war munition stocks as the year draws to a close, and has come into especial prominence because of the re cent peace talk. Many of the stocks that have been the subject of large dealings are not listed on the great New Tork Stock Exchange, but nerer- theless have become so Important In everyday transactions that they could not be ignored. There is a rule of the great Ex change that forbids dealings by its members with another exchange. This prohibition does not extend to private transactions, and hence the automatic appearance and growth . of the curb market, at which dealers meet lnror mally to buy and sell. Being out of doors, the curb is not rated as an ex change. It is not. literally speaking. confined to the curb, but occupies the whole of Broad street in the hours dur ing which dealings are carried on. Most of the trading on tne street is done by signal, brokers having offices in the buildings overlooking the street conveying orders to their representa tives below by means of prearranged signs. An elaboration of the conven tional deaf and dumb alphabet is em ployed in many instances, together with other codes where extreme privacy is regarded as desirable. today. Fifty of the victims were ne groes and four white persons, and in cluded in . the record are three negro women. Sixty-seven persons were lynched in 1915, 13 of whom were white men. In a statement presenting the re port, Robert R. Morton, president of the Institute, said: Fourteen, or more than one-fourth of the total lynchings, occurred in the etate of Georgia. Of those put to death. 42, or 77 per cent of the total, were charged with offenses other than as sault. "Lynchings occurred In the following states: Alabama 1, f kansaa 4. Florida 8, Georgia 14. Kansas 1, Kentucky 2, Louisiana 2, Mississippi 1. Missouri 1, North Carolina 2, Oklahoma 4, South Carolina 2. Tennessee 3. and Texas 9." PARIS TALKS TAXES FRE-I'TEVTORV REDUCTIONS Pillow Slips 12 Each Standard Quality. 43 by 86 inch. Pillow Slips 14 Each Extra Quality. 45 by 36 inch. Pillow Slips 18 Each Linen Finish. 43 by 36 inch. Pillow Slips 24 Each Best Qual'ty, 45 by 86 inch. Sheets at 67 Each Linen Finish, Double-Bed SIse. Sheets at 82 Each Linen Finish, 81 by 90 inches. PRE-INVENTORY REDUCTION'S IX Muslin Underwea? 15 great lots to choose from. Gowns, Envelope Chemise, Skirts, Drawers, Corset Covers and Combinations in all style and sizes. All regular stock lines made of the best materials and with trimmings of laces, embroideries and ribbons. Lot 1 Gowns selling at $2.00 and $2.25 Reduced to $1.39 Lot 2 Gowns selling at $1.50 and $1.75 Reduced to $1.19 Lot 3 Gowns selling at $1.25 and $1.50 Reduced to 980 Lot 4 Gowns selling at $1.00 and $1.25 Reduced to 69f Lot 5 Gowns selling at 75c and 85c Reduced to 48k Lot 6 Envelope Chemise selling at $1.50 and $1.75 reduced to $1.19 Lot 7 Envelope Chemise selling at $1.25 and $1.50 Reduced to 9S Lot 8 Envelope Chemise selling at 75c and 85c reduced to. . . 59 Lot 9 Skirts selling at S1.75 and $2.00 reduced to $1.9 Lot 10 Skirts selling at $1.25 and $1.50 Reduced to 980 Lot 11 Drawers, values to 65c, Reduced to 440 Lot 12 Drawers, values to 50c, Reduced to 290 Lot 13 Corset Covers, values to $1.00, Reduced to 5O0 Lot 14 Corset Covers, values to 50c, Reduced to 2!)0 Lot 15 Combination Suits and Chemise, values to $2.50, reduced 980 PRE-INVENTORY REDUCTIONS ON GREW REQUIRED TO AID CEHMASS COMPEL CAPTIVES CARRY BOMBS TO SHIP. TO Instant Relief From Nerve Tor ture and Misery With "St. Jacobs Oil." Get a small trial bottle. Rub this soothing, penetrating oil right Into the sore, inflamed nerves, and like magic neuralgia disappears. "St. Jacobs Oil" conquers pain. It is a harmless neuralgia relief which doesn't burn or discolor the skin. Don't suffer! It's so neeedless. Get a small trial . bottle from any drug store and gently rub the "aching nerves," and in Just a moment you will be absolutely free from pain, ache and suffering, but what will please you more is, that the misery will not come back. No difference whether your pain or neuralgia misery is in the face, head or an part of the body, you get in stant relief and without injury. Adv. CADET EXAMINATION IS SET Naval Academy Aspirants Will Tako Tests at Salem, January 13. WASHINGTON. Jan. X. (Special.) Representative Hawley today an nounced that there would be & pre liminary competitive examination held at Salem, Or., on Saturday, January 13, at which young men from the First Congressional District of Oregon only who may desire to be appointed to the United StStes Naval Academy may compete for the nomination. Candidates who propose to enter this examination should correspond with Dr. C. H. Robertson. Salem Bank of Commerce, as to any special hour for examination on or before January 13, 1917. The mental examination will be con ducted at the .Willamette University by Professor J. T. Matthews, begin ning at 8 A- M. on Saturday. January 13, 1917. Ocean Strewn Wlta Apples When Briar dene, Intercepted Off Kirkwall, la Destroyed by U-Boat. NEW TORK. Jan. 1. How members of the crew of the British steamship Briardene sunk off Kirkwall. Decem ber 1, were forced into lifeboats and compelled to carry to their own 'ship from a German submarine the bombs with which their vessel was destroyed, was told here today by Captain Joseph Faulkner, of the Briardene, a paaen ger on the American Line steamship St. Louis, from Liverpool. As the Briardene was nearing Kirk wall. Captain Faulkner said, she was stopped by three shots from the sub marine. Her commander ordered all hands, numbering 28. into the boats. Several members of the crew of the submarine joined them, after loading the small boats with bombs, each about the sise of a tomato can. "Our men were told to unload the bombs on the decks of the Briardene," said the captain. "Several of the Ger mans boarded the Briardene and placed the bombs in the ship. We pulled away, in a little wniie tne do robs ex ploded. The vessel quickly went to the bottom." Captain Faulkner said there were 7000 boxes of apples on board of his ship and when the explosion occurred there was a shower- or apples which literally covered the sea for some dis tance around. Study of New Dispensation Displaces New Year's Calls. F0STAGE RATE ADVANCED Wool Dress Goods at 75c , Qualities Regularly Selling to $1.50 42 to 52-inch Shadow Stripe Prunillas, Satin Soliets, Novelty Worsteds, Diagonals, Granites, Novelty Mixtures, Novelty Serges, Self-colored Stripe Prunillas. Thousands of yards of fine Woolen Dress Goods in qualities regularly selling at $1.25 and $1.50 a yard. All at one price for rapid clearance at 75. D ouble WeigtLt C o a,tin gs At $1.95 Yard At $1.50 Yard Lines Selling Regularly Up to $3.50 Chinchillas, Scotch Novelties, Plaid Fancies, Plain Zibelines, Scotch Tweeds, Angora Stripes, Double Face Novelties, all colors and weaves. Sheetings 35c Yd Standard Quality, -yard Width. Tubing 31o Yard 4 0-tnch Width. 42-inch width at "....22 45-inch width at 2-4c Spreads at $1.48 Hemmed and Full Size, $1.75 Grade. Spreads at$1.8Q Full Size Hemmed, 12.25 Grade. ELL-ANS Absolutely Removes Indigestion. Onepackage proves it 25c at all druggists 54 ARE LYNCHED IN 1916 Seventy-seventy PerCent Accused of Offenses Other Than Assault. TTJSKEGEE. Ala.. Jan. 1. Fifty-four persons were lynched in tne United States in 1916, according; to records of iTuskefee Institute here, mad. public Tobacco and Theater Tickets Also Pay More and Tax tea b Fares Increase Over Night Offi cial Ceremonies Curtailed. PARIS, Jan. 1. Parisians began th. new year by studying: tne new war taxes, instead of making the usual ex change of visiting- cards and calls. Both houses of Parliament, in a special Sun day session that continued until New Tear's eve, worked on the new system of taxes in order to make it effective at the beginning of 1917. The salient features of the new order of things from the viewpoint of the average citizen are a 3-cent instead of I a 2-cent domestic postage; a 10 to 20 per cent increase of the tax on tobacco and cigars, and a tax of 10 to t0 cen times on theater tickets, graduated ac cording to the price of the seats, more costly telegrams and increased charges upon beverages and certain provisions. The new postage rates are causing the greatest perturbation. Prottkbly not one-half the people in posting their letters today noticed that an additional sou was required. In addition to the new government taxes, residents of Paris discovered this morning that all taxicab fares had been advanced about 10 per cent overnight. The official New Tear ceremonies were limited to calls by the presidents of the Senate and Chamber upon Presi dent Polncare, who returned the visits. Otherwise the festivities were mostly confined to families having soldiers at home on leave. At the front every soldier received extra rations of ham, wine, champagne, cigars and oranges, while the officers received double rations. prH-1vktory KKntTTlojrs Men's IMerino Under wear at 85 Garment Khlrts and Drawers in All Sizes Gray Heavy Wool Under wear at 95 Garment Plush Back Shirts and Drawers Gray Boys' Blouses 75 Ea. All Sizes In Fine Gray Flannel. . Pre-Inventory Reductions S5o Hobo. Cotton at....25i $1.50 P.ubher Bottl OSC J1.00 Fountain Syringe... K 60c 'Writing Paper 2i 86c Castile Soap 29 10c Hose Supporters.... lOo Bafety Pins at 5c HAIR GOODS 25- in. Hair Switches.. . . 1. 1 30-in. Hair Switches.. . .2. TO 36-in. Hair Switches.. .. :l.fS 30-ln. Refined Switches 18-ln. Gray Switches.. .. !-4.-4 S 26- in. Gray Switches.. . . A-J.-48 Hair Cap Nets lOe Large Nets, with elastic at, each PHF-lWBVrOHY BEniTTlOXH Mercerized Damask 45 Yard Double Quality C8-inch Width. Mercerized Damask 69c Yard 70-Inch Width. Neat. New Patterns. Mercerized Napkins at $1.19 Dozen 18-lnch Size Hemmed. U.S0 Grade. SOULFUL GIRL IS BRIDE VIOLETTE STITT WILS03T BECOMES WIFE OF ACTOR. T7nlverslty Course Abandoned Because It Crushed Sweetness and Ideal ism of Her Higher Self. RIVERSIDE, Cal., Jan. 1. Miss Violette Stitt Wilson, daughter of J. Stitt Wilson, sociologist and ex-Xlayor of Berkeley, and Irving Pichel, leading man in the Little Theater Company at Ixs Angeles, were married here at a hotel yesterday, it was learned today. and left Immediately by automobile. The bride, who gave her age as 20, several months ago left her studies at the University of California and went to Los Angeles because, she said, "the university with its pedantic, old fogy methods and its staccato rules was cramping my soul crushing all the sweetness and Idealistic imaginingsof my higher self. "I was becoming a machine." she added, "and God does not want a woman to become a machine so I quit." Italian Sunk In Collision. QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 81. The Ital ian' steamship Legano has been dam aged badly in a collision in the fog outside Cork harbor and is reported to have sunk. Her crew has been brought Store Opens at 8:30 A. M. Saturdays at 9 A. M. The Most in Value The Best in Quality Store Closes at 5:30 P. M. Saturdays at 6 P. M. m v n a Hi II m here, with the exception of her captain and one seaman, wbo'were drowned. HISTORIC CHATEAU BOUGHT Americans to Restore Birthpl&ee of Marquis de IiaTayette. NEW TORK. Jan. . The hlstorlo chateau in France which was the birth place of Marquis de Lafayette has been bought by Americans. Jt was announced tonight, to be restored and perpetuat ed as a memorial, museum and home. The purchase, was made possibl. through the efforts of Mrs. William Aator Chanler and John Moffatt. asso ciated with other prominent Americans, and the chateau will become the prop erty of the French Heroes" Fund. The chateau de Chavaniae La Fay- ette Is In the province of Auvergne In Southern France, 400 miles from Paris. The purpose of the French Heroes' Fund, it was announced. Is to make the chateau a complement to Washington's home at Mount Vernon. Read The Oregonlan classified ads. BBBBBBHBBBBslBslslHanKslBaslBiaBaSSail BtiiiilllilliUliilliilliiliiiiliiiliiiilllllliiliiillillliilillllllllillillllilillliiililiillliilillLrji The BewilderedPurchaser How, among so many cough medicines, may I know which to buy? There is a safe rule. Select one' that has an established reputation, and that your friends and neighbors speak well of. Ask them about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. 0 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PORTLAND, OR. Wishes you a Happy and Pros perous New Year and will be glad to serve you should you require the facilities of a bank. Bf a Eh a si Eh m -a Ea 'j a Ea E3 Eh BTlll1inUlllMinifll!innn!nHH?MMU.niM!nMUM!!lf!lf!nifl!T!!l!H?l!!ftntT!U!ll!tliB iiiiiaiaiaiiBaHiniiiiiiHiiaiiiiiiBiiiiBBi