the aioirxrxG oregoxian, Friday, December
21, 1917.
DODDERING TEUTON
GOVERNS BRUSSELS
Mr. Gibson Visited by von der
Goltz, Old and Blind, but
Vell Decorated.
STAFF "LOOKS FIT TO KILL"
Like Comic Opera. Soldiers, German
Officers With General Blaxe
Forth With Silver Helmets
and Stagelike Trappings.
BT HUGH GIBBON".
Secretary of the American Legation In Bnw-
aela at the outbreak f th wax. Copy-
right. 1817, Doubled?, Pass Co.. by
Oils P". Wood.
(CONTTNTJED.)
BRUSSELS, Sept. , 1914. This after
noon at 4 o'clock Von der Goltz (Field
Marshal Baron von der Goltz Pacha, to
be exact) arrived! with a staff of seven
officers to make a formal call. A
Ciowd quickly rathe red In the afreet
) their big gray military cars snorted
5 to the door. All the neighborhood
-waa In a great state of excitement.
The treat man is pretty old and dod
dery, wears spectacles about an inch
thick, and a larre collection of decora
tion. Mis staff was also brilliant in
decorations and silver helmets, etc
I met them at the foot of the stairs
and esoorted them np. The Marshal is
apparently blind as a bat. for he never
turned on the landings and would have
walked straight Into the walls if I had
et steered him around the corners.
Carat Trips Over word.
After on rood look we decided that
fey was to be a figurehead and leave
the real work to the troop of offioera
and functionaries he had brought with
felm.
It was supposed' to be a purely for
mal call, but the old gentleman seemed
to have no thought of leaving-, and did
not budge for half an hour. The con-
FVersatlon was not thrilling.
They finally left after much clicking
of heels, and the bemonooled Count Or-
Ccburg nearly broke his neck by trip
le over hie sword. However, we got
em safely out of the house, while all
the servants leaned out of the windows
smd took in the show.
The new Governor-General has ad
dressed a proclamation to the Belgian
people, threatening them with dire
punishment if any resistance Is made.
Spanish Legation Net Visited.
"When Von der Goltz left us he had
started for the Spanish Legation; but
we learned from the Spanish Secretary
that he had never arrived. Instead, at
the last minute an aide-de-camp had
come clanking in to express his excel
lency's regrets that he Was unable to
come, and say that he would have to
defer his visit until a later date.
Something happened to him after he
left our legation.
X had an experience yesterday
which made him boiling mad. He left
town In the afternoon with his Consul
to go to Alost for telegrams and let
ters. He was in a car flying his flag,
and had his lalsser-passer from the
German military authorities. Near
Assche he was stopped by an outpost
and told he could not go any further.
He accepted this In good part and said
he would go back.
At this point an old turkey gobbler
of a General- arrived and lit into him
for being there. He replied that he
had done nothing to which exception
could be taken; that his papers were
In order and that he was ready to re
turn at the first indication from the
military authorities. This seemed to
enrage the old soldier, who announced
that they would do nothing of the sort;
that they were prisoners of war and
would be sent back under armed guard.
X protested that this was an out
rage against the representative of a
friendly country, but in spite of this
two armed soldiers were placed in the
car with them and another beside the
driver, and they were brought back to
town as prisoners.
Terrorizing Acta Deliberate.
By dint of arguments and 'threats
they were taken to headquarters in
stead of Jail and succeeded in seeing!
General von Luttwitz, who piled on the
excuses. It does you no good to have
legitimate business and papers In order
if it suits some apoplectic officer to
clap you into J all.
One of the officers I saw today told
me that the Germans were deliberately
terrorising the country through which
they passed. It is a perfectly convinc
ing explanation of German doings In
this country, but I did not think they
were prepared to admit it so frankly.
This frank fellow made no claim that
civilians had attacked the .German
troope; his only observation was that
they might do so unless they were so
completely cowed that they dared not
raise their hands. He emphasized the
fact that it was not done as a result of
bad temper, but as part of the scheme
of things In general. For my informa
tion he remarked that in the long run
this was the most humane, manner of
conducting war, as it discouraged peo
ple from doing things that would bring
terrible punishment upon them. And
yet some of these Belgians are un
grateful enough to complain at being
murdered and robbed.
Autumn Chill In Air.
September 4. Autumn is coming
with little gusts of wind and) falling
leaves. Clouds are thick and there is a
sort of hidden chill in the air. It is
depressing in Itself and makes ua
think with some dismay of what is
ahead of the millions of men who are
In the field if the war is to continue
Into the Winter, as seems probable.
I am sure there Is something big in
the air today. For several days there
has been a growing nervonaness at
headquarters. For four days there has
Ven no official proclamation of Ger
irVi victories. Persistent rumors eome
V Jof large numbers of British troop i
tTiween here and the coast, advancing
In the general direction of Brussels.
X 's arrest, while on a trip to Alost.
looks aa though the Germans had some
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SHOP
in the
Specialty
Stores
Avoid the crush of the
department stores and
help build up your own
town.
THIS men's store is ready with full
stocks for the last days of inten
sive Christmas shopping. Shop
here for men we have the things that
men like to wear.
Nobby House Coats
Handsome garments for morning; or even
ing wear. Many of them in two-toned
'fabrics. Let one of your gifts be a House
Coat $6 to 20.
Lounge Robes
Easy, roomy, comfortable, luxurious.
A wonderfully varied collection of pat
terns. Choose from these attractive
garments at $4 to $15.
Other Things
Men Like
A New Shirt, $5 to $12.50.
A New Suit Case or Traveling Bag
at $7 to $30.
A New Umbrella, silk or gloria, at
$1.50 to $10.
Some New Silk Hose, 50c to $1.50.
A Smart Muffler, $1.50 to $7.50.
A Pair of New Gloves, $2 to $10.
A New Silk Tie, 50c to $4.
A Suit of Pajamas, $1.50 to $7.50.
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Boys' Wear, Second Floor.
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reason for keeping people from getting
out that way with knowledge of mili
tary conditions here.
Another thing. We were to have re
turned the call of Von der Goltz today
at noon. Between here and the Span
ish Legation yesterday something hap
pened. He never got to the Spanish
Legation. This morning we got a mes
sage from the Etat-Major that Von der
Goltz had "telegraphed" to ask that
we should postpone our call. Where
he is, nobody would say. The officer
who brought the message merely stated
that he had been called away in great
haste and that it was not known when
he would return.
Movement Is Heavy.
Troops are marching through the
town in every direction and in large
numbers. Supply trains and artillery
are creaking through the place night
and day, and we are awakened nearly
every morning either by the crunching
of heavy siege pieces or the singing
of large bodies of troops as they march
through the streets. Every day we
realize more and more the enormous
scale on which the operations are be
ing conducted. It seems tremendous
here, and we are seeing only a smaU
part of one section of the field of op
erations. Privately, the Germans continue to
assure us that they are winning all
along the line. They say that they
have taken the whole of the first line
of defenses in France with the single
exception of Maubeuge, where there
has been, long and heavy fighting and
where the result still trembles in the
balance. In addition to this they claim
to have taken a part of the second line
of defenses. They say that the French
government has removed to Bordeaux,
which seems quite possible and even
sensible. They tell us all these things
every time we go over to the General
Staff, but they do not publish anything
about It.
Prisoners Are Hopeful.
A British Red Cross doctor was in
today and told ua some items of inter
est. He said that he had been assigned
to care for the wounded prisoners who
were being brought back from France
on their way. to Germany, and that he
had seen all the British prisoners who
had been brought back by way of
Brussels about 8000 in all. He said
that they were in good spirits and
were sure that things would come out
right in the end. There were the rem
nants of the Argyls and Sutherland
Highlanders, who went Into action
something over 1000 strong and came
out only a handful.
I made two attempts to see Herwarth
today, but was kept on the sidewalk
and In the courtyard by the big green
dragons . who guard the entrance to
headquarters. After the second at
tempt I returned to the Legation and
telephoned him that I should like to
see him when he could get it through
the heads of these people that we were
not tramps. He was very nice and
apologetic and had all the officers in
the German army out in the street
waiting for me when I went back for
the third time. All the sentries were
blown up and given the atrlctest sort
of instructions that I was to be passed
along without question whenever I ap
peared. I was also given another Pas
slerscheln to add to my collection, di
recting everybody to let me pass wher
ever I wanted to go. In view of the
fact that a lot of our work here is in
behalf of German subjects, - this " is
about the least they could do.
Some news has been brought down
from Antwerp that makes it seem
necessary for me to go there and get
back again before the siege begins. I
had hoped to get away this morning,
but have not yet been able to get a
decision as to exactly what is to be
done. I now hope to get away after
lunch.
I spent all yesterday afternoon en
ciphering a telegram which I must get
off either through Holland or Antwerp.
We are able to send nothing but open
messages over the military wire
through Berlin and I have a strong
suspicion that these are being cen
sored. (To be Continued.)
PEACE FEELER OUT
Kaiser Prepares for New Of
fer at Christmas.
TERMS LACK REAL BASIS
Official Opinion Inclines to Belief
Teutonic Intention Back of
Present Proposal Is
Start Discussion.
to
At Christmas
Time and All
the Time
At Lunch and Between Times Order
In Bottles;
o n Draught.
Everywhere.
THE PORTLAXD BflKWINO COMPACT,
WASHINGTON, Dec 20. What pur
ports to be an outline of the Kaiser's
most-advertised "Christmas peace
terms" has been received through neu
tral diplomatic channels. The so-called
terms Include the following:
To leave the disposition of Alsace
Lorraine to a plebiscite of inhabitants.
England to pay Germany for her lost
African colonies and the money to be
used for the rehabilitation of Belgium.
Serbia, Eoumanla and Northern France.
Russian provinces bordering the Bal
tic Sea, the Black Sea and Prussia to
become Independent under a German
plan.
Poland to be called an independent
state under Austrian suzerainty.
Disarmament, freedom of the seas
and commerce to be left to the peace
conference.
Roumanla, Serbia and Montenegro to
retain their original boundaries, with
the right of access to the sea being
granted to Serbia
Turkey to remain Intact.
Whether such a proposal of terms is
merely another step In the German
propaganda to Impress the public mind
that the allies are responsible for a
contlnuanoe of the war, or whether It is
reaUy a feeler for peace, is a subject
for the estimate of the governments
concerned.
At first glance some are inclined to
regard these conditions as the Kaiser's
much-advertised Christmas peace terms,
probably designed in large part to
keep the German people under the illu
sion that they are fighting . a really
defensive war against foes who Insist
on the dismemberment of their country.
There is a decided impression in com
petent quarters, however, that Ger
many, having made great gains in Rus
sia, might think it to her advantage to
yield to allied demands in many other
directions, which, in the estimate of
her own statesmen, would strike a
balance.
Intention - May Be Real.
This is one of the reasons why some
close observers believe an offer of
peace coming at this time probably has
more real Intentions of peace behind it
than the previous ones. No one here
believes Germany's best terms would
be put on the table at the first offer
ing, and those inclined to this view
think a proposal of peace is at least
now an attempt to start a discussion
of terms.
From what may be gained of the war
alms of the allied governments as ex
pressed by their statesmen and by
President Wilson, such an offering of
terms as outlined - in the foregoing
could not be considered as the basis of
a satisfactory peace, although it might
contain some of the elements.
Cement Plant to Make Repairs.
GOLD HILL, Or.. Dec 20. (Special.
The fires were .pulled from the blast
furnace of the local cement plant De
cember 1 until after the holidays, for
the purpose of making necessary re
pairs for an extended run the coming
season. In the meantime a full force
will be employed in the quarries, and
80,000 barrels of cement in the bins will
be shipped as soon as cars are available.
BURGLARS' HARVEST BIG
18 MONTHS' PLUNDER. IN CHICAGO
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS.
Read The Oregonlan classified ads.
Seventeen Bank anal 14 Payroll Rob
beries Are Reverted Several
Poltcesnem Killed.
CHICAGO, Dec. 20 Robbery of the
State Bank of Summit, a suburb, early
today of $30,000 or more called atten
tion to the appalling list of bank and
payroll robberies in Chicago and sub
urbs in the last 18 months.
According to an official of a big
burglar insurance company, there have
been 17 bank robberies, netting ap
proximately 8400,000, and 14 payroll
robberies of insured, firms, netting
8200,000 to the bandits in the period
mentioned. The depredations have cost
the lives of seven policemen.
In the Summit robbery the money
was taken from the safety deposit
vaults of the bank. It was in bills of
small denominations and belonged to
the Corn Products Company, it was re
ported, and was placed in the vaults
yesterday in preparation for pay day
today. None of the bank's money in
the main vault was touched. The rob
bery was discovered when the bank
was opened this morning.
H. Kllgore, who is president of the
bank, is also vice-president of the
State Bank of La Grange, another sub
urb, which was held up in' daylight a
week ago by robbers, who escaped with
846,845. According to Mr. Kllgore, the
payroll at the Summit bank was in
sured. The money stolen was in a
suitcase in the vault. Another suit
case containing $40,000 was overlooked.
The robbers entered the bank by a
rear door, and, using a gas torch,
burned their way through eight Inches
of steel and. concrete to their booty.
They left no clew.
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GroceriesLow Prices
Lay fn Yotii- Supply now for Cnrtatmaa and Cbrlaunaa Week
FANCY OREGON TURKEYS No Cold Storage Stock Fresh from tke
farm to arrive 22d and 24th.
RAISIXS
Dehesa Cluster Raisins, No. 1 cartons. Each 1....1S
Dehesa Cluster Raisins, No. 2 cartons. Each... - -lij
Dehesa Cluster Raisins, No 5 cartons. Each. .................. J5 l.JJO
Otter Seeded Raisins, 15-oz. cartons. Each .X2c
Sultana Raisins, bulk. Per lb 12Vie
Orange and Lemon Peel. Per lb i!5!
Citron Peel. Per lb 30
SEND YOUR EASTERN FRIENDS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT OF A
5-lb. Box Oregon Italian Prunes. Dundee Red HilL 40 box T5
10-lb. Box Oregon Italian Prunes, Dundee Red Hill. 40 box 1.40
25-lb. Box Oregon Italian Prunes. Dundee Red Hill, 40 box. ... $3.25
25-lb. Box Oregon Italian Prunes. Dundee Red HilL 40-50 box..$3.UO
Cross &. Blackwell Tarasron Vinegar. Dints. Each
Cross & Blackwell Malt Vinegar. Per bottle
Cross & Blackwell Anchovy Sauce. pints. Each....
Cross & Blackwell Mushroom Sauce, Vz pints Each..
Cross & Blackwell Walnut Sauce, 4 pints. Each
NUTS
Walnuts. Fancy Oregon. Per lb
Filberts, Fancy Oregon. Per lb
Almonds, IXL. Per lb
CANNED FISH
Shrimp, No. 1 Tins. Doz., R1.50. Each
Shrimp, No. 2 Tins. Doz., $2.85. Each
Kippered Salmon, s. Oval Tins. Doz., $2.25. Each.
Kippered Salmon. Is. Oval Tins. Doz.. S3. 75. Each..
Plmentoes. Imported, Napoleon Brand, s. Doz , 81,40, Each
APPLES Baldwins. Spitzenbergs and Northern Spy. Per box
CANNED VEGETABLES.
Corn. Onarga Brand, Fancy. Doz., SI. 65. Each
Corn. Appetizer Brand, Extra Standard. Doz., $1.40. Each.
Asparagus, Libby's Extra 2s. Doz., S2.00. Each
Asparagus, Libby's Short Tips. Doz., 82.90. Each
Asparagus, Libby's Hillsdale Tips. Doz., $2.25 Each
feas, ireierrea JsiocK. little jewel, uoz., JSii.oM. iiacn
. .40?
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..35c
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.12c
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Peas. Del Monte. Extra Special. Doz., $l.t0 3 for 50c
ML Vernon Milk, 48 large cans to case. Case S5.70. Doz. ...81.45
ML Vernon Milk, 96 small cans to case. Case, S5.TO. Doz 75c
Carnation Milk, 48 large cans to case. Case. StJ.OO. Doz Sl.SO
Carnation Milk. 96 small cans to case. Case, &6.00. Doz 75c
WHOLE WHEAT AND GRAHAM FLOUR
Whole Wheat and Graham Flour contain the fourteen elements
that are necessary for a man's existence.
Whole Wheat Flour, 49-lb. sack. S2.65. 10-lb. sack 5c
Graham Flour. 49-lb. sack, $2.65. lu-lb. sack 65c
Superior Flour. 49-lb. sack. $2.65. Bbl $10.-40
Superior Flour, 10-lb. sack 60c
White Rose Flour. 49-lb. sack, $2.60. Bbl $10.30
Corn Meal, white or yellow, 9-lb. sacks 65c
Corn Meal, white or yellow. 49-lb. sacks $3.15
.csucawneat r iour, urowe s new 1 orK, B-ID. sack T7c
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Spanish Queen Olives, large fruit, bulk
ooci pints
Green Olives. LARGE FRUIT
Olives at These Prices Are the Economy Food
J P. Smith Queen Olives, 32-oz. bottles, reg. 85c. Special 65c
J. P. Smith Queen Olives, 16-oz. bottles, reg. 50c. Special ....... 40c
J. P. Smith Queen Olives, 10-oz. bottles, reg. 25c. Special 20c
RIPE OLIVES
Alberts Ripe Olives, qt. cans. Per doz.. S3.00. Each 30
Alber's Ripe Olives, tt-oz. cans. Per doz., $1.15. Each lOc
20c
PURE MAPLE SAP SYRUP
As It Flows From the Tree
Ad-I-Ron-Dacks, gallons. Each S2.40
Ad-I-Ron-Dacks, half gallons. Each 5S1.40
MINCE MEAT
None Such Mince Meat, 9-oz. pkgs. Each 12Vc
Tea Garden Mince Meat, No. 2 tins. Each..- 35c
Tea Garden Mince Meat. No. 3 Jars. Each 85
Tea Garden Mince Meat. No. 5 tins. Each $1.00
Tea Garden Mince Meat, No. 10 tins. Each $1.50
SPECIAL SALE ON MRS. KIDD'S PIN MONEY PICKLES
Mrs. Kldd's Pin Money Pickles, 15-oz. jars Melon, Mangoes, Pep
pers, Bur Gherkins, Martynla, Mixed Walnuts Gherkins EACH 3oc
OR 3 FOR $1. These pickles are distinctly different from any other
pickles in America. Contain the flavors of all the fruits in the world.
For two days only at less than wholesale cost
COFFEE
Juno Coffee, regular 85o lb., special, lb 29c
Or 34 lbs. for $1.0
Rose of Ceylon Tea, black, per lb 50c
D. C. BURNS COMPANY
Members of the Greater Portland Association
Wholesalers to Private Families, Hotels and Restaarants
208-210 THIRD ST., Between TAYLOR and SALMON
One and One-Half Blocks South at PnbUe Market
Special Mall Order Service Write for Monthly List
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RAID DAMAGE IS SLIGHT
Visit of Germans Expected Because
of Clouded Moon.
LONDON, Dec. 20. Last night's air
raid made less impression upon London
people than any of its predecessors.
The casualties were small, in view of
the fact that the Gothas came just at
the time people were on their way
home from shop and office. The mate
rial damage was slighter, too, than
In some less pretentious attempts of
the Germans.
As a rule the raiders' bombs fell
where little damage was done, while
only one fire was observed, and that .
died down as quickly as It flared up.
Outside of London most of the bombs
fell In open spaces.
The visit of the Germans was expect
ed, as the new moon gave little light
and at Intervals the sky was clouded.
There was launched at Port Arthur
recently the largest steamer on tho
Great Lakes, having a capacity for
585,000 bushels or 12,000 tons of oats.
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Hundreds of Coats must be sold at once. Hundreds of Dresses and Suits must go. Hundreds
of Silk Waists, Crepe de Chine Waists, Georgette Waists must be sold at once. It is not a
question of price and we are not trying to raise money. It is positive that these beautiful
up-to-date garments must be sold at once to reduce our big stock. We are overstocked. We
must reduce. Read every item carefully, for this sale will be the saving of many dollars to you.
.We Give What We Advertise Exchange Garments and Refund Money Without Question
Handsome Long Fur
Trimmed Coats
must go at only
Holiday Gifts at Half Price
Silk Waists, Georgette Lace Waists
Heavy Fancy Silk Waists, .
Beautiful Plush Coats must Ql Q QC
go at only.. P
$12.95
NOVELTY SUITS
Most gorgeous models and will be the
CHILDREN'S COATS
Lots of Samples at (!; QC
half price. 4O.J70
SAMPLE COATS
talk of Portland, at $12 95
JOIN THE RED CROSS TODAY AND HELP THE BOYS IN FRANCE
Sample lot of most handsome 3T QfX
Coats, all sizes, at . . . . P $ 1 2 95
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