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THE MORNING OREGONIAJf, WEDNESDAY, . FEBRUARY 14, 1917. BERNSTORFF TO BE CLOSELY GUARDED Elaborate Precautions Taken to Insure Safe Departure of Ambassador. LAUNCHES PATROL RIVER Barricade Constructed to Keep Back Crowd Special Train to Run Within Block and Half of New York Pier. PEOPLE NOW HAVE NO TIME FOR OLD-STYLE VALENTINES Romance Not Dead, but Postal Cards Carrying Sentiment Are More Popular This Year With Business Men. A! TtE-W YORK, Feb. 13. Elaborate precautions have been taken , by Fed eral and municipal authorities to in sure the safe departure of Count von Bernstorff, German Ambassador, and the 149 members of the embassy staff, from this port tomorrow on the steam ship Frederick VIII. The liner, the pier, and the route along- -which the Ambassador will travel after he leaves the train from Washington, all were under special guard tonight. Dudley Field Malone, collector of the port, slept aboard the Frederick VIII, having given instruc tions to be called if there Is any vio lation of the rigid orders put in force regarding the approaches to the liner. 1 Harbor police launches patrolled the river tonight In proximity to the steamship, keeping close watch on the vessel's rudder should an attempt be made to disable the steering apparatus or In any other way inflict damage that might delay sailing. A barricade was constructed on the 3tler to hold back curious crowds or persons wishing to say good-bye to passengers. No person will be per mitted to go beyond this barrier other than passengers, officers and crew. Count von Bernstorff and those travel ing with him. Arrangements have been made to bring the Ambassador's train to within a block and a half of the pier over a switching system used only in excep tional cases. Ordinarily the Ambas sador would have had to leave his train 19 blocks from the liner, where tracks of the Pennsylvania Railroad termi nate. Taxicabs will take the official party the block and a half to the steamship, which will be guarded by secret service men, members of the neutrality squad and special police de tails from Hoboken and New Tork City numbering altogether more than 200 men. Revenue cutters and police launches will accompany the steamship on the trip out of the harbor. It was stated. and a torpedo-boat destroyer may ea-J cort the vessel to the three-mile limit. BERXSTORIT SAYS FAREWELL S Departing Ambassador Expresses Hope for Averting War. WASHINGTON. Feb. 13. In a fare well statement before leaving tonight lor New York to sail for home Count von Bernstorff expressed the hope that war between the United States and Germany might be averted and that friendly relations might soon be re-established. The ex-German Ambassador said to a group of newspaper corre spondents gathered at his house: "In leaving the United States after a stay of eight years I wish to extend to my many personal friends my heartfelt thanks for the great kindness and cordial hospitality they have shown me. "Jly heart la full of gratitude to those whose personal feelings never wavered during the trying years of the war. In the last days I have re ceived so many cordial farewell mes sages that it was impossible to send thanks for them Individually. "Countess von Bernstorff joins me In this expression of our deepest personal gratitude. "I hope that war may be averted and that old friendly relations between the United States and Germany may soon be restored. The ex-German Ambassador to gether with his wife and his suite left Washington late tonight in a spe cial placed at their disposal by the State Department and guarded by United States secret service men. The train will carry the party to within a short distance of the berth of the Danish steamship Frederick VIII. which is due to sail for Copenhagen by way of Halifax at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Among other things Mr. Bernstorff denied emphatically that he had talked to various persons on the subject of pace since the break between the United States and Germany. "I have not talked politics with any one since the break came," he said. "Any statement to the contrary is pure fiction. You can believe me when I nay this. I never lied to a newspaper correspondent since I have been in Washington. Sometimes I have not told you all that I knew, because In the position I occupied that was Impos sible, but whatever I have told you has been the gospel truth. "Will I ever come back to Washing ton?" he continued, in response to an other query. "Well, I am not thinking about that now. I am thinking about going back to Germany. "Where am I going when, I get to Germany? That "all depends. I am go ing first to Berlin. Then maybe I will go to my place near Munich. I don't know Just what I shall do. It Is all so uncertain. If I knew I would tell you. BY DEAN COLLINS. The roae Is red, the violet blue; fct. Vulentine, O where are you? S I was meditating last nisrht whether I hadn't better change, the last line to read "St. Valen tine, where have you flew," so as to make it more nearly standard valentine style, the Saint blew Into the office, wafted on a breeze of energy and ef- f lciency. "I'm here," he remarked. In answer to the query of my verse, and he hung his burnished halo over the corner of a chair back, sat down, crossed bid legs and looked at me calmly. "Well, what is It?" said he. "My time Is limited, you 'know." I gurgled unintelligibly, for the ap pearance of the Saint was, to say the least, a shock to my traditional sense of the fitness of things. Where were the flowing robes, trimmed with nice white lace like a dollar-and-a-half valentine? And where was the kindly flowing beard, and the soft twinkling eyes that have looked indulgently upon the follies of lovesick youngsters for centuries? This Impostor was dressed in a busi ness suit of the latest cut, his beard was trimmed crisply, his eyes snapped effleiency as they looked at me through the tortoise shell rims of his glasses. The only reassuring thing I could see was his halo, and it seemed to me to have been polished with unnecessary care, considering that St. Valentine Is supposed to be the genius that presides over irresponsibility and youth. 'Well," he repeated, "what's the, idea. asking wnere I have flew?" Old-style Valentines Mlaslnar. I I didn't seem to find any especial evidences In the stores and stationery shops that you were about." I man aged to answer. "And I really won dered, you know " "Whaddye mean, no evidences that I was about?" said the Saint quickly. Well, to tell the truth," I said, gain ing courage, "where are the windows full of fancy hearts packed In fancy boxes and cards all edged with lace and ribbons? I made the rounds of the big department stores and the bookstores and even the 15-cent stores, and what did I find? Valentin post cards selling quite briskly, to be sure but nary a display of gilt and lace sen timent, such as I have been taught to expect at this season. One counter, poked off to one side. seemed to serve to handle the valentine trade, and there wasn't a single big, blazing window display like you ujed to have. Just postals and mailing cards, or maybe little red cupid stick ers that's all. You've gotta admit thai it looks pretty much as if you were loafing on the lob or the public had lost Interest in you." "Nothing of the sort, my dear boy, nothing of the sort!" Interposed St. Valentine, "it's Just efficiency, that's all. "Efficiency Edgar is my middle CMS REVOLT IN SEVERAL PROVINCES name, since I was obliged to change to keep abreast of the time. "You say you didn't see any of those stuffy old valentines all done up like a wedding cake? You bet not! Quick sales and small profits, that's the best motto. It took the war to show me where those gingerbread things were all wrong." "But how?" I puzzled. Postal Cards Popular. "All imported, my boy. American manufacturers won't monkey with fidgety stuff like that. War cut off the supply, so we had to turn to Amer ican Valentine makers. Lace and frills cost too much. Nothin over 25 cents now, positively nothin"; that's' my mot toand a quick turnover. More people take 'em under those terms,' anyhow. Pretty folders, neat cards, easily "sent through the mail and cheap enough to be within everybody's reach. " 'Nother thing. Time's too valuable now to waste it or postage, either on packing and shipping paper wed ding cake things. Lots of 'em won't even buy the folders and" booklets. What's the use? Gat a fistful of val entine postal cards. Ten minutes to write addresses and lick stamps and they're off. Efficiency, my boy. "What's that you rfay? Comics? My dear young man, nobody except village comedians indulge in comics any more. Only one store In town had 'em out this season, and it kept 'em in the back ground. Nobody buys 'em except In bunches of 50 or more, to use at val entire house parties. That is, nobody hut the dealers in rural districts where there are hicks who still think It's funny to send someone a piece of wretched chromo and wretcheder verse in hopes of making him mad. "But If you think I am falling down on the job, you're a long way off, son. There were more sales this year than ever before, even if the window dis plays were not so gingerbready. Even the tired business man. can take time to lick a stamp and write an address on a postal card that Is already fixed up for him. And, believe me, they are doing it." And St. Valentine uncrossed his legs and put his halo back on his head. At the door he turned and looked back. "Don't worry about romance or me getting lost in the rush of modern day life, son." he said. "We are right here on tne job. The only difference Is that we nave lurnea erricient and we are going In more for direct action." But Just as he turned to go I caught a twinkle In his eye. behind the tor toise sneii rimmed glasses; the same gentle, sentimental twinkle that used to be there in the Idyllic days when snepneras piped to their loves in Ar cady, and our forefathers had time to hack out atrocious pieces of senttmen tal rhyme, and our stationers were willing to" bother with valentines all done up In paper lace "like weddin cakes." Government Forces Disperse Small Bands After . Brief Engagements. GERMAN ACTIVITY HINTED The only things I do know now. I can not talk about. I have turned every thing over to the Swiss Minister and he will have to talk about them in the future." As the correspondents departed Count Bernstorff shook hands and said good-bye to each as he passed out of the door. After dinner at the embassy last minute packing was completed and Count and Countess von Bernstorff were driven, near midnight, to the station, where their party already had assembled. All of today his last day ln'Wash lngton the ex-Ambassador remained within the embassy building, saying good-bye to many personal friends, and reading letters of farewell from out-of-town friends and from officials and diplomats in Washington who felt that In view of the situation they could not properly call in person. In the after noon the Swiss Minister, Dr. Ritter. ar rived at the embassy and formally took charge of It and its archives. Two Ger man clerks were left behind to assist Dr. Ritter. Eventually their return to Germany probably will be arranged for by the State Department. NAVY BILL PASSES Provision for Sea Power Largest in History. Is $368,000,000 IS ALLOTTED VILLISTAS MAKE NEW RAID Continued From Klrst Pas. PURITY AND POWER NercBsary to Overcome Impure Blood and Weak Condition. The recent trying weather, exposure to storms, the grip, hard colds, pneu monia, fevers, diphtheria and other blood-poisoning, prostrating diseases leave the whole system subnormal below par weak and slow blood de pleted and thin, with that tired feeling. poor appetite, delicate digestive power or almost none at all. The ideal treatment Is Hood's Sarsaparilla to be taken be fore meals thoroughly to purify the blood and expel poisons, and Peptlron Pills to be taken after meals to put power Into the blood, give strength, increase red corpuscles and restore normal health-tone. Hood's Sarsaparilla has for 40 years won and held the favor of the people. Peptiron Pills are named from pepsin and iron and Include nux and other good blood and stomach tonics. Be wise and begin on this sensible, reliable course of medicine today. Free Rubber Exhibit .This week only Worth seeing NIGHTl tShce Co. Morrison aV Brdwayl join two other Mormon cowboys in a search for stray cattle along the bor der. Their course brought them to the scene of the reported raid. Great fear Is felt here that the cap tured Americans have been killed. HACHITA. N. SI.. Feb. 13 The Corner Ranch, owned by the Palomas Land & Cattle Company, has been raided by a band of Mexicans under Prudencio Miranda, and three Mor mons, one of whom was Andrew Pe terson, Jr.. have been captured and taken away, according to a message received here by officials of the com pany. The message, wnicn came troni Alamo Hueco. 45 miles south of Hach- lta. stated that all the teams had been seized and that all of the Mexicans em ployed on the ranch had left the place with their clothing and effects. Miranda, formerly a follower of Orozco. Is one of Villa's leaders in Northern Chihuahua, operating with Ochoa and Tamez. Jose Tnez Salazar, commanding the rebels In the region evacuated by General Pershing, is re ported to be 65 miles south of the line from here. MCRGCTA TO TAKE TJP PURSUIT Carranza CaTalry Force of 500 to Start Chase of Bandits Today. JAUREZ, Mex., Feb. 13. General Jose Carlos Marguia will leave here tomorrow with 600 cavalry on troop trains in pursuit of the Villa forces which have been operating In the vlcin tlv of Palomas. General Marguia an nounced at military headquarters here toniehL His trains will go as far as Guzman. 60 miles southwest of Juarez, where a number of bridges have been burned by Jose Ynez Salazar s follow ers. From Guzman, General, Marguia will proceed toward Casas Grandes overland and will make an effort to locate the main Villa command re ported south of Palomas. The telegraph line has been repaired to Casas Grandes and military mes sages were received from Lieutenant Colonel Lorenzo Qulroga, commander of the Casas Grandes garrison, telling of the presence of Villa troops in the Casas Grandes district. The telegraph line was working tonight as far south as Madera, where General Pedro Favila reported conditions normal. This was the first time for more than a. week that telegraphic communication could be had with Casas Grandes. General Marguia also announced the arrival of additional reinforcements In Juarez from Chihuahua City. Includ ed among these were two troops of the "death brigade," making a complete battalion of these cavalry troops; who claim to take no prisoners in battle. Private advices received here late to day said Villa forces now held Parral, Chihuahua, Colonel Jacinto Hernandez, the de facto commander, having retired to the Sierras. Villa Heads-for Mountains. ' EL PASO, Tex., Feb. 13. A message received here late today by Eduardo Soriano Bravo, the Mexican Consul from his agent at Columbus said that the Villa party reported at Palomas Lakes last night was heading for Janos, a town in the mountains, 80 miles southwest uf Palomas. Amendments Inserted Giving $12, 000,000 for Navy-Yards, Provid ing for Seizure of Private Plants and Purchase of Patents. OCSOl O a o 1001 WASHINGTON, Feb. 13. The largest naval appropriation bill in the coun try's history was passed today by the House and sent to the Senate, where a sub-committee Immediately was ap pointed to hasten Its consideration. It carries, more than $368,000,000, provides for the second Installment of the great inree-year Duudlng programme adopted last year and includes Administration emergency amendments authorizing the Government to commandeer private snipyaras and munitions plants In time of National peril and to purchase the Dasic patents of air craft. The vote on the bill was 354 to 23 18 Democrats, headed by Majority Leader Kitchln. four Republicans and one Socialist voting against it. During the debate, which was in progress Intermittently for about a week, various provisions proposed as result of the submarine crisis were added to the measure. Because of the Government's difficulty In placing con tracts for warships authorized last year, an amendment asked for by Sec retary Daniels providing an additional $12,000,000 for equipping Navy-yards for construction was Inserted. The Army bill will be taken up In the House Thursday. The appropriation of $12,000,000 to equip the Navy-yards to build ships re fused by private builders was agreed to after some discussion. Amendments to specify the Boston and other yards were defeated. Those voting against the bill were: Democrats Bailey, Pennsylvania; Burnett and Huddleston, Alabama; Callaway and Davis, Texas; Doughton, Page and Kitchln, North Carolina; Gor don and Sherwood, Ohio;. Johnson and Thomas, Kentucky; Saunders, Virginia; Sears, Florida; Sisson. Mississippi; Tavenner, Illinois; Thompson, Okla homa, and Tillman. Arkansas. Republicans Cramton, Michigan; Hollingsworth, Ohio; Lindbergh, Minne sota, and Nelson, Wisconsin. Socialist London. New York. Diplomats at Washington Snspect Strong Foreign Influence Muni tions Sales Negotiated Long Before direst Began. , HAVANA. Feb. 13. The Krunbomt Cuba, whlck had been nsed as m deten tion ship for Army officers suspected of complicity In the revolt, docked here tonieht. The detained men were taken oft the ship and sent to Morro Castle for confinement. Immediately afterwards the Cnba be gan taklns on board a large number of soldiers, who are believed to be destined for Nenvttas and Orlente. HAVANA, Feb. 13. Outwardly the revolutionary situation here tonight was virtually as it has been for the last three days, but there were many rumors of uprisings in Camaguey, where, ac cording to unconfirmed reports, Lieu tenant-Colonel Quinones, commanding the troops in that province, has rebelled together with his forces. Among the stories in circulation con cerning the trouble In Camaguey is one that ex-President Gomez has land ed there to Join the rebels. That the government Is preparing to meet a more serious situation was demonstrated .today by the Issuance of an official decree signed by President Menocal, authorizing the enlistment of volunteers for service for 90 days. . It was officially announced today that the American Government had granted the request of the Cuban gov ernment to sell it 10,000 rifles and 5,000,000 rounds of ammunition. Ruralea Pursue Bandits. A statement was given out to the press at the palace tonight as follows: "On the eve of the by-elections to be held tomorrow, in Santa Clara, re ports from that province indicate a peaceful election may be expected, not withstanding the divers bands of ma rauders who have so far shunned en gagements with the various detach ments of rural guards, who are in close pursuit. "The general situation throughout the island continues practically the same. Not a single mill has yet re ported having stopped grinding and in not a single case has it come to the knowledge of the authorities) that the malcontents have been able- to inflict any damage on property. Wherever any groups have attempted to make a stand they have been immediately at tacked and routed by the small detach ments Into which the rural guard has organized ror the purpose of dealing more effectively with the parties at large. Havana Is Quiet. "Absolute quiet prevails in Plnar Del Rio, Havana and Matanzas. In the first of these provinces a small band Is being so closely pursued that it is thought not many hours can pass be fore it falls into tne hands of the authorities. - "Communication with Camaguey and Oriente probably will be re-established during the night. "The American Government has shown a friendly interest in the Cuban situ ation and its desire to be of help In every way possible has been further demonstrated by its prompt acquies cence in the purchase by the govern ment of 10.000 rifles and 5,000,000 rounds of ammunition." WASHINGTON IS DISTCRBKD In MBS. IDA 1NNES GUILTY ETJGKNE WOMAN CONVICTED LARCENY AFTER TRUST. OF No Preparations to Intervene Island Are Apparent. WASHINGTON. Feb. 13. The Ameri can Government Is much disturbed over the revolutionary outbreak In Cuba, but while It stands ready to take any steps which may be necessary to protect its interests there, no apparent prepara tions have been made for active inter vention. The announcement In 'Havana today that the United States had offered the Cuban government rifles and ammuni tion was taken here to refer to nego tiations which have been in progress for several months for purchase of mu nitions through the War Department. The transaction, it Is said . here. Is entirely a commercial one and has no connection with the present political situation. The Cuban army already has large quantities of American rifles pur chased in the same way In past years. The surprise with which officials re ceived the first reports of an outbreak n Cuba is giving place to speculation as to what unrevealed Influences may be behind the revolution. In some diplo matic quarters there is a belief that strong foreign pressure has been felt in the island republio and thas Ger many, becausa of her break with the United States, would be most likely to figure in such a move. If officials have any evidence that there Is truth in these suspicions, however, they have not re vealed it. O n o OI Merchandise.ofc Merit. Only ... - i Today We Have the Distinction of Presenting r 0rtstnal iHobel Jats Jfrom JNnrt J3enM The Chapeaux in this exhibition are the. masterpieces of a millinery artist The very modes that are the sensation of the fashion world today. Of soft tulle and rich soft straws, and all black, as are the smartest Parisian modes this season. Jf romiflmc. (gerntatrieof 50arfe Comes This Exquisite Milliner) Set, A Chapeau of Tulle With Parasol to Match. . A gracefully shaped broad hat of black tulle that bespeaks "Germaine in every line, and adorned with blue forget-me-nots in small flat clusters as only she knows how to appjy. 'The parasol with its natural wood handle is also of this same silky black tulle and blue flowers. Your Visit Is Cordially Invited. Third Floor. The Lavish Use of Hand Embroidery; Is the Paramount Note in These JSetoek (georgette Houses for Spring --Blouses were never more fascinating, and especially when made of the fine Georgette Crepes today we make a special feature of these latest modes that are so varied and interesting that it is a question of how many rather than which one to purchase. The new "chemise" blouse with its long peplum is especially becoming a ravishing bisque-colored model is adorned with black silk em broidery and silver beads insets of filet lace and hand embroidery are another new feature while the models with hand embroidery following the soutache braiding designs and combined with brightly colored beads make a strong bid for popular favor andt then, too, there are the more conservative models that are originally trimmed with hemstitching. And they are most attractively priced from $8.50 to $17.50. Third Floor Nor Being Shown in the Apparel Section Advance Models in Exclusive . 3pellarb Coats and Suits Fashion Interest at the Moment Centers on The New Coals Which are cleverly fashioned of every new fabric Coats which possess distinction combined with utility, in styles for misses and women. The materials are Lightweight Bolivia, Suede Vclour, Durella Cloth, Velour, Gabardine, Poiret Trvill, Poplin, Loopin Cloth, Jersey Cloth, Plaids and Checks. - The models are so numerous in these beautiful coats, that it would be impossible to attempt to describe them, but each and every coat was personally selected by our Apparel Buyer,' who has just returned from New York. ' So Many New Suits All Different. Here Fashion has again outdone herself never were suits so smart and wearable. New lines, new trimming touches, stunning linings, you will find in suits of Poiret -Tiills, Gabardines, Finest Serges and Soft Poplins. Coming from the famous House of Pellard, as they do, you cannot expect too much' of these newest suits. Wc specially invite you: to see these nen styles. Third Floor coxzo o n o o D o D o D o n o D o D o n o n o D o D o n o IOC SOI EC01 3d n o IOE30 Yorkshire. An official statement Issued hv the British government says It is believed that no lives were lost. Some damage was done in the neighborhood. General Dam Bill Killed. - ... W A SHINOTOy. Feb. 13. Tb gen- eral dam Dill one of the water-power measures before Congress was killed for this session today by & hopeless disagreement of conferees, who were unable to reconcile differences be tween House and Senate provisions. Read The Oree-onlan classified d!t. Menocal Asked to Resign. NEW TORK. Feb. 13. Dr. Creates Ferrara, Speaker of the Cuban House of Representatives, who Is now in this city, made public a cable message to night he had sent to President Meno cal calling upon him to- resign In fa vor of Vice-President Varona If he would "leave a name that shall not be cursed by your children because connected with an era of your brothers' bloodshed and the loss of the republic" Husband Already Under Sentence of Seven Years In Connection Wit It Same Case. ATLANTA, Ga.. Feb. 13. Mrs. Ida May Innes. of Eugene. Or, brought to Georgia for trial after a prolonged court fight, was convicted here tonight of larceny after trust. With her husband, Victor E. Innes, who was convicted on a similar charge recently and sentenced to seven years' Imprisonment, she was accused of lar ceny of money intrusted to Innes for investment by Mrs. Kloise Nelms Den nis and Beatrice Nelms, of Atlanta. Innes and his wife were acquitted several months ago on charges of mur dering the two women. The conviction of Mrs. Innes was announced by the Jury foreman, who was authorized by Judge Hill, of Su perior Court, to make it known If a verdict was reached during the night. The verdict will be presented in court tomorrow. ADMEN TO SEE WILD LIFE Animal Films to Be Presented by Mr. Finlcy Today. 4 W. L. Flnley, state biologist, will be the speaker at the luncheon of the Ad Club at the Benson Hotel at noon to day. He will show three of the reels of Oregon bird and animal life which he Is to use in his coming lecture tour in the East. These reels have not been shown to the club. There are two others In the set. but they have been exhibited by Mr. Finley for the admen at previous meetings. W. A. Robb will be chairman of the day. Preparations for the organization of the delegation which will attend the Pacific Coast convention In Oakland July rO-27. will begin with the an nouncement of the committee on the excursion today. British War Plant Blown Up. 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