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THE MORNIXG OREGONIAIf, FRIDAY, AUGUST SOCIAL DISTINCTION DEAR TO WAR LORD Germanizing of America Said to Have Been Purpose of Boche Many Years. LIBERTY HELD ABOVE GOLD Ha a Ruler Tells Dentist That Peo ple of Cnited Stales Should 'ot Forget Thejr Are Making v Money Out of War. T BT ARTHUR X. DAVIS. (Tntlit to the Kaloer for 14 Tears.) The Kaiser ascended tba throne in ISIS. For 2 rears hla reign was un xnarred by a single war, although twice during that period, once in 190S and again In 111. he nearly succeeded la precipitating a conflict. Subsequent developments have brought out clearly enough that during all these years ot peace the Kaiser was only awaiting; the opportune moment to bring: on war. The German military preparation was more or less obvious. The Kaiser was always Its warmest advocate and frankly admitted that It was bis Inten tion to remain armed to the teeth, al though he protested to me many times that his sole object was to maintain the peace of the world. In 1913. for Instance. I was in The Hague when Carnegie delivered speech at the opening of the Peace palace, in the course of which he de clared that the Kaiser was a stumbling block In the way of world peace. Whe 1 got back to Berlin. I mentioned the fact to the Kaiser, hoping to draw him out. Caraea-te Takes tm Task. "Yes. I know exactly what Carnegie said at The Hague. he replied rather testily, "and 1 don't like the way ha spoke at alL lie referred to'roe as the "war-lord." and said I was standing in the way of world-peace. Let him look at my record of 25 peaceful years on the throne! Ne, the surest means to maintain the peace of the world is my big army and navyf Other nations will think twice before going to war with us!" There la nothing dearer to the Kalse than caste and social distinction. Mor ganatlc marriages were naturally ab horrent to him. Nevertheless, before Archduke Frans Ferdinand, the luc eessor to the Austrian throne. murdered, the Kaiser nut vmy recog nised his morganatic wife, who was only a countess, but went out of his way to show her deference. He placed her at his light at all state functions which she attended. To bring Austria and Germany closer together, he wllllnir to waive one of his deep-rooted prejudices. The significance of the Kaiser's many visits to Italy, hit presentation of a statu to Stockholm, his yachting excursions in Scandinavian waters, lite flirtations with Turkey from els castle ea the Island of Corfu. and s.'railar aets of lngratlatlon. becomes quite ap parent in the face of more recent de velopments, but his efforts to curry favor with America during all the years of peace which preceded the war were so much more elaborate that they deserve more than passing mention. Grsaaalae Aaaerlea Alas No more subtle piece of propaganda was ever conceived than the Kaiser's plan of exchanging professors between the united States And Germany through the establishment of the Roosevelt and Harvard chairs at the . University of Berlin and correspond ing chairs at Harvard and other Amer ican universities. Ostensibly the pur pose of the project was to foster good will between the two nations. Actually It was intended to Germanise Ameri cans to such an extent that their co operation might be relied upon In the event of war for which Germany was sedulously preparing. The interest which the Kaiser took la this well-laid plan Is evidenced by the fact that ha attended the opening lectures given by the American pro feasors every year, although he had never paid such honor to a German professor. Indeed, the flnt visit the Kaiser ever paid 1b his life to the University of Berlin was to hear Pro fessor Burgess, the first exchange pro fessor that Harvard had aent across. It was because the Kaiser's under lying purpose was to some extent frue trated when Harvard sent Professor Muensterberg. a German, to Berlin, to occupy the Harvard chatr, that that well-known psychologist was so badly received. It waa noted by the newspa per correspondents at the time that the Kaiser conversed fully half an hour with Professor Smith, of the University of Virginia, who occupied the Koosevelt chair, but that he devoted only five minutes to Muensterberg. What was the sense of wasting time and effort on a German T The object waa to Ger manize Americana. War Declaration Dlstarka. When we finally entered the war and he realised that all his carefully nor tared plans of years had availed naught, he could not restrain hie bit terness nor conceal his disappointment. "All my efforts to show my friend ship for America exchanging profea aors with your colleges, sending my brother to your country, all all for to LEMON JUICE TAKES OFF TAN Girls! Make bleaching lotion " if skin is sunburned, tanned or freckled Squeeze the Juice ot two lemons Into a bottle containing three ounces of Orchard White, shake well, and you have a quarter pint of the best freckle. unburn and tan lotion and complexion fceautifier at very, very small coat. Tour grocer has the lemons and any drug store or toilet counter will supply three ounces of Orchard White for a few cents, Massage this sweetly frag rant lotion Into the face. neck, arms ad hands each day and see how frec kles, sunburn, wlndburn and tan disap pear and how clear, soft and white the kin becomes. Tesl It Is harmless. Adv. nothing!" he exclaimed, disgustedly. after we had entered the war. 1 "On another occasion he showed even more clearly how far". America had fallen short of his expectations. "What has become of those rich Americans who used to visit me with their yachts at Kiel and come to my entertainments in Berlin?" he asked, sarcastically. "Now that we have Eng land involved, why aren't they utilis ing the opportunity to serve and to make their own country great? Do they think I put myself out to enter tain them because I loved them? I am disgusted with the whole Anglo Saxon race!" The Kaiser couldn't understand why the United States did not seixe both Canada, and Mexico. Apparently, from the way he talked from time to time. If he bad been sitting in the White Houee he would have grabbed the en tire Western Hemisphere. Pelltlca Followed Closely. That the Kaiser followed American politics very closely, especially after the war broke out. was very natural. The fact that there was a great German-American vote in this country was rnot overlooked in Potsdam, ana i haven't the slightest doubt the Kaieer imagined that ho could exert consider able influence on our elections through his emissaries In this country. I know that In 191. after Hughes had' been nominated for the Presidency. the Kaiser spoke to me several times abont hie candidacy. I returned to Berlin late in uctooer of that rear. Within a day or two after my arrival I received a telephone nimiin from the KelcnsKanzier von Bethmann-Hollweg to the effect that the Kaiser had sent him word of my return and that he would like me to !! at hla naiace. The next morning I called at me Relchskanzler' s palace on vV ilhelm The Relchskanzler a tan. oroao ahnuMereri. handsome specimen of man. came over to me. and putting his arm In mine, walked me to a seat, ot side his desk. He asked roe ' what would smoke, and upon my talcing cls-arette. ha did likewise. "The Kaisers been teuing me. ooc tor." he said, "of your recent visit to America, and I would like to as it you a few questions." Liberty Held Above Gold. I said that I was always glad talk of America. Indeed. I was par ticularlv triad of the opportunity speak with the Prime Minister of Ger many at that time. Then followed a bewildering suceea slon of questions, the purpose of which waa not at all cleear to me. we naa nacullar conversation half In German, half In English. The Relchskanzler did not sneak English particularly well. How are things In America?" he asked. "Did you have any opportunity to nura the political situation! wn do you think will be the next Presi dent? Do you think that Americana are opposed to peace Because mm would end their chance to make money out of the war? Are your people so mercenary that they would like to see the war prolonged for the sake of the money they can make out or itr So. vour excellency. I repuea. -you are ouite wrong If you Imagine that mv countrymen would like to prolon the war for the sake of war profits. That ia very far from being the case. On the contrary, the country at large is anxious for peace." Don't forget your people are maic Ins- a lot of money out of this war, the Relchskanzler peralsted. "They are becoming very rich. They will soon have all the gold la the world. Putting an end to the war would to a great ex tent end American opportunities for making money on this enormous scale. "That may be all true," l repuea. but fortunately my countrymen think more of the blessings 01 peace ana liberty than they do of war and profits, and the sooner peace can be brought about on a basis which will have some assurance of permanency tba batter we will like It." Candidates Speeches Roll. He switched the subject. He asked me how I had been treated In America In. view of the fact that I had come from Germany. It made a difference, your Kxcel lency." I replied, "when I first arrived In port. That is to say. I was examined more thoroughly by the officials than I had sver been before. It waa eonsia erable of an ordeal they put me through before they established the fact to their own satisfaction that I was not a spy. but when It was all over I felt rather glad to feel that my country was so keenly alive to the fact that the great est nrecautlona were necessary." Wilson ha the greatest opportunity ever presented to a man to make hla name Immortal by bringing about neace In the world." he went on. "We feel now that he is not our iriena. but friendly . to the allies, but never thaless. he may be able to see tnat it this war la prolongd indefinitely, it will mean the destruction of all the nations Involved In-lt- Do you think there Is any possibility of America entering the war?" That, of course, will depend, your Excellency. I answered, upon devei opmenta. I don't believe my country is anxious to fight, but Tm quite sure that nothing in the world will keep us out of it if our rights as a neutral nation are not respected." We certainly don't like the way Mr. Hushes has been talking on the stump." declared the Relchskanzler. "Did you hear any of bis speeahes or any of Wilson's?" I said I had had no opportunity to hear any of the campaign speeches, but that I had followed them in the newspapers. Parpeee of Talk Bared. Well, did you gather from wha you read that the American people want to see peace in Europe or do they want the war to go on so they can continue to make fortunes out of itr Again I replied that I was certain our country would never be influenced by such sordid considerations aa were mplled in the Kelchskanxlers ques tlon, but that if the right kind of peace could bo brought about, the whole country would eagerly embrace It. When our interview came to an end bad but a hazy idea of what the Relchskanzler was trying to get out of me. I felt that Germany's reaources were possibly ' exhausted, that she really wanted peace and that they wanted to gauge America's attitude to ward a serious peace proposal. The subject of the U-boat campaign was never mentioned and it waa not until aeveral months later, when the submarine warfare was started again on a greater scale man ever, that I realized that the whole purpose of this Interview waa to ascertain If they could, without telling me their Inten tions, who was the candidate, Hughes or Wilson, who would be least danger ous to them If more American vessels were sunk In the ruthless submarine campaign they were then contem (To Be Continued Tomorrow.) Hr! Use an Electric Iron Mcero9 FOR WEAK LDI&S r tnmat troobt that threaten to feaeoeae hrentc this Oairlam eoravouad will be found effective. The handlist farm yet dOTltwd. Free from harmful or hablt fornuag druca. Try them today. 0 cents a box, includlny war tax For sal' by an drofftrlt-te iJ-Jtecstery. WulsdelaU BLACKBERRIES ARE SOUGHT Salem Man Would Obtain Entire Lincoln County Output. TOLEDO. Or.. Aug, t (Special.) It S. Gile. of Salem, was In Toledo to day making arrangements to get all of Lincoln County's evergreen black berries this season. If possible. The price to be paid will be around I cants per pound. He advised that at least 100 acres In this county be set to evergreen blackberries, red and black raspberries and strawberries. aylng that If this were done he would give growers a ten-year contract. He lso said that Be would put up an as sembling and pressing plans and fur- ish men capable of showing the grow ers how. to arrange their yard, ate Li nil. iUfffll f m Oil 20 Extra 'S. & H.' Stamps Given With the Coupon Today and Tomorrow and eliminate 50 per cent of the work Good Reliable Guaranteed MAZDA LAMPS 10, 15, 25, 40, 50 watts, 30 each Box" of 5 $1.50 ELECTRIC LAMP S Solid oak, .mission finish stained glass shades Regular $6.00 reduced to ! $4.69 Regular $5.25 reduced to $4.29 Bring This Coupon AND GET 20-EXTRA-20 "S. & H." Trading Stamps on your first 1 cash pur chase and double nn tha balance. Good on first floor and in basement today and Satur day. August 2 and 3. There's no better investment than A Dollar Spent in Paint You cannot afford to let your buildings get in a dilapidated and decayed condition for the lack of a coat of paint, even at present prices. Sherwin-Williams Paint costs only one and one third cents per square foot of two coats.' SAVE THE GARDEN AND LAW? Hose at Special Prices Guaranteed Reinforced "Pelican," 50 ft, -inch.., $7.89 Pelican," 60 ft, -inch $8.25 Take a Pedometer When yon go on a hike Measure the distance you walk. "Worn like a watch $1.50 Bathing Accessories $7 Ladies' All-Wool Bathing Suits, J C ff while they last, special JOeUU Your choice of any of our 60c to $1.00 C(f Bathing Caps for OUC 85c Rubber-Lined Bathing Suit Bags C7 ev V for WATER WINGS EAR STOPPERS BATHING SHOES AND SOX Everyday Needs at Right Prices $1 Egyptian Face Lotion, white or flesh, 3 for ...$2.50 Nikk-Marr Balm 50f-, $1 Nikk-Marr Face Dressing priced at 50 v and $1 50c Uardas Luxury, white or flesh, 3 for. $1.25 25c Listerated Antiseptic Tooth Powder, 3 for 65?); 5 for....$l $1.00 Wood-Lark Freckle Cream double strength 85 $1.00 Miolena Freckle Cream $1.25 Cuticle Scissors 980 Someflowera Perfume, oz $2 15c Bandoline, 2 for 250 Dentox Tooth Powder 250 25c Woodbury's Soap 220 25c Cuticura Soap 200 S. D. S. Foot Soap 250 J. J. Foot Soap 250 10c Soap Kewpies, 3 for. ...250 1 pt Denatured Alcohol 300 6 oz. Rose Water 250 1 qt Lime Water 200 6 oz.. Bay Rum 40 double strength . ., 850 60c Miolena Liquid Face Powder, white or flesh 3 for i $1.25 Peerless Almond Cream 250, 500, 850 25c Wood-Lark Nail Polish, 3 for 650 Someflowers Toilet Water, bottle $1.00 8 oz. Witch Hazel 250 1 lb. Agar Agar $1.40 5 lbs $6.25 10 lbs. Gluten Flour $3.00 1 oz. Tr. Iodine 250 1 lb. Cream Tartar $1.00 100 Cascara Tablets, 5 gr....350 1 lb. Boric Acid 400 $2.00 Alarm Clock ..$1.59 $1.25 Stag Handle Pocket knives for 890 $2.00 Razor Strops $1.00 $1.50 Oriental Cream $1.25 50c Camelline 450 Jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiif iiif iiiiiii iiiiiTT R Y FACTO SAMPLE SHOP 286 Morrison, Next to Corbett BIdg:., Bet. 4th and 5th Beware of imitators and imjtation Sam pie Shops. Look for the big sign with the hand pointing at 2S6 Morrison street. Factory Sample Shop. ntroduction Sale On Fall Dresses, Fall Suits and Fall Coats, Skirts and Waists; also balance of Summer Stock will got at LESS THAN HALF PRICE. During this sale we will exchange! on a.11 sale goods and your money back if not satisfied. S14.95 To close out Some in this lot run up to $37.50, at only $14.95 and Long Coats $12.95 Beautiful Silk and Georgette Dresses $8.95 To close out at once. Some in this lot run up to $32.50, at only $12.95 and Fall Suits These beautiful models will be the gossip of Portland. This lot is mostly Serges and Pop lins in navy blue and other shades. Some would be cheap at $45 to $55, at only $23.95 and $18.95 Pi. . itllftllllttllllfMIIMMIIIirilllllllMlllllllllllllf tlllllllllll-- IT " ' " tv nurir, AOJI i i i u ii n i n i i i i i n n i i n t w i i i i i i 1 1 a n n i i m i i i 1 1 1 1 1 j i n n n n i i i n n i i i j j i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i ! i i i i i riTTrnrrrriiTnTTTTTrrrTnT mmiiiiiimnn LINES TAKEN OVER Five Companies Operating in Oregon Affected. WATCHFUL WAITING POLICY Local Officials Have Received o Advices From Washington Re garding Federal Control of Oregon Utilities. Management, operation and control of all telephone and telegraph lines In this city and state yesterday passed from private hands to governmental supervision for the period of the war. under the sreneral plan of the rresi dent for the administration of these utilities by the Government. Except for the publicity given in the press. the transfer was made without an ae tual knowledge by either the employes of the different corporations or the sreneral public Five companies operating in tnis city were affected by the President's proclamation. They are: The racinc Telephone & Telegraph Company, the Home Telephone Company, Postal Tele graph Company, Western Union Tele graph Company and the Federal Tele graph Company. In fact, the manager of not one of these corporations has received any official notification re atlng to the operation of these plants by the Government. In the meantime the business of each will be conducted formerly. This was true yesterday, when the usual complement of officers and assistants reported for duty and remained at their posts. We have received no advices of any kind from Washington and until we da shall continue our business aa at present," said Fred Gpoerl. manager of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company, yesterday. . "I do not see how the decision of the Government to take over the management of these companies can make any difference to our company, liver since the united Suites en'.ered the war we have been giving tho Government business pref erence over both our telephone and telegraph lines. We are anxiously awaiting word from Washington as to the Government's further wishes." The same lack of general Informa tion as to the plans of the Govern ment was reported by J. C Potter, au ditor of the Home Telephone Company. The only Information we .have re ceived on the subject." said Mr. Pot ter, "came in a bulletin today from the United states maepenaen-t Tele phone Association at Washington an nouncing the appointment of a com mittee, headed by Postmaster-General Burleson, to take charge of the man agement, operation and control of the telephone and telegraph lines of the country." The same reports were maae oy tne managers of the Western Union and the Postal Telegraph companies. At both of these offices business waa be ing conducted as usual. Both officials and employes have adopted a "watch ful waltln-'. policy for definite infor mation froni the Postmaster-General. Four Would Bo "Y' NORTH BEND, Or., Secretaries. Aug. J. (Spe cial.) N. C. McLeod. an attorney; Ami! Peterson, of the extension service of the Oregon Agricultural College, and C A. Smith, local food administrator, have made application for T. M. C A. overseas service. Walter Tolquin, ne gro, of this city, also has made appli cation, for a secretaryship with the negro division of the Y. 1L C. A. for overseas service. WIFE CHOKER IS ARRESTED Farmer Living Placed Xear - Salem In Jail. Is SALF.TVf. Or, Aug. 1. (Special.) Caught in the act of choking his wife with one hand while he waa trying to crank an automobile with the other, Bert Tates, a farmer living near here, was arrested at 8 o'clock this morning and is in Jail charged with an assault with Intent to kill. His brother. Homer Tates, is now in the penitentiary for killing a woman at Pratum in this county, about two years ago. Marital difficulties of long duration between Tates and his wife resulted in their separation about two weeks ago, and Yates finally found her yes terday. Early this morning, on the plea that their little daughter was seriously ill, he was urging her to ac company him to the car. Upon her re fusal, it la said, he dragged her In her nightclothes to the car and was chok ing her when officers, attracted by her screams, interfered. jacent, the residence of J. H. Garrett aeross the street and a nearby paint shop belonging to Paul Lambert early today. The main portion of the busi ness district was menaced, as a high wind prevailed. The loss of the pavilion is estimated at $5000, covered by less than one-half insurance. The remaining loss will aggregate 6000, covered by about $3300 insurance. 4 S8.95 Summer Suits Some in this lot sold $14.95 To close out at once, for $55 will close out at only. $18.95 and S12.95 Waists and Ci $295 Beautiful Silk, Georgette and Chine Waists. Mostly new Fall numbers. Some would be cheap at $7.75 in- this sale at only Crepe de WHITE MAM MARRIES NEGRO Edward Allen, of Tacoma, and Cath arine Dolores Wed at Vancouver. VANCOUVER, Wash., Aug. 1. (Spe cial.) Edward Allen, a white man, of Tacoma, Wash., today was married to Miss Catherine Dolores, of negro blood, the marriage being performed by a negro minister who came to Vancouver with the wedding party. The bride gave Los Angeles as her residence. The bridegroom is SO years old. The bride gave her age as 27. Two negroes. Hugh Fyre, !5, of Portland, who gave his occupation as an actor, and Miss Dorothy Harris. 22, also of Portland, were married by Jus tice Derr. Divorce Granted Indian. ASTORIA, Or.. Aug. 1. (Special.) A decree was granted today by Judge Eakin in the case of Mary Lazier vs. W. T. Dunlap, annulling the marriage of the plaintiff and defendant and allowing , the plaintiff a Judgment in the sum of $160. They were married here on June 14, 191T. The plaintiff is a fullblood Indian of the Kllnget tribe and the defendant is a white man. The marriage was annulled because it was contrary to the state laws. GUARDS TO BE SWORN IN Plana for Mustering Into National Army Are Under Way. Plans for the mustering Into Federal service of several companies of Oregon Guards at Salem and other Valley points were advanced at a meeting of Colonel W. C. North's. staff yesterday. The Salem Infantry companies will be sworn in within a few days. More than one-half of the 2100 men necessary have taken the Federal oath. The entire regiment must be Federal- lied by September 1 In order to get supplies. Men still are being recruited for the Oregon Guard companies, but they are being accepted subject to National service. KLAMATH FALLS HAS FIRE Dancing Pavilion and Two Dwell ings Are Destroyed. KLAMATH FALLS. Or.. Aug. 1 (Spe ciaL) Fire, believed caused by some one attending a dance at the big pa villon at the . corner of Fourth and Klamath avenue, destroyed that struc ture, the home of A. A. Mehaffey ad- For Sour Stomach Bloating, Gas, Coated Tongue, Sick Headache, Bad Breath, Bilious ness, Indigestion or Constipation take FOLEY CATHARTIC TABLETS They cleanse the bowels, sweeten the stomach and invigorate the liver. Do not gripe or sicken. P. S. Meebsn. Elm Su Hit-cock. Uielu 1 bsve glTea Foley Cathartic Tablets s thoroosa trial sad can peaitirely Slate that they are tbs best iaxatire." M y Suits ' at ' ; $20, $25 and $30 are worthy of your money and your confidence. My plan of pricing is not camouflaged. Simply a mat ter of low upstairs rent, no costly fixtures and the mini mum in overhead expense. if -auibuir-iui vt ! BroadwaySAlder I . You'll be dollars to the good if you buy here. Just give me a chance to prove it. HATS $3 Doixnr Doom RS, CLOTHIER Z- --JDRIGlNAL UBS Trade Upstairs SAVE TOUR DOLLARS Open Saturdaq Until 8 P.M. J IS LIKE A MEW MAN Oluich Tells of His Wonderful Improvement Since Taking Tanlac. "By the time I had finished my second bottle of Tanlac I was actually feellna; like a different person and it la the only medicine I have taken that has done me any good," said A. Oluich, a boilermaker for the Willamette Iron & Steel Company, who lives at 1072 East Thirtieth street, the other day. "About nine months ago," he contin ued, "I contracted a severe cold that settled in my back and right side and caused me a terrible amount of suffer. Ing. My back was so weak I just had to wear a brace all the time and for weeks at a time I couldn't get up out of bed or even from a chair without hav ing to pull myself up by taking; hold of something. I had no appetite at all and Just could not relish the little I did eat. , lly tongue was badly coated, I was 'awfully constipated and my liver seemed to be all out of order. I was getting terribly run-down, lost all my energy and felt so weak and miserable it waj all I could do to force myself to go to my work. Although I was taking some kind of medicine all the time, I got worse Instead of better, and became really alarmed about my condition. "My experience with other medicines , had been so unfortunate that when I read in the papers about Tanlac I had little hope of its helping me any, but got me a bottle to see if it would or not. Well, sir, I have taken only three bot-. ties so far and have almost entirely gotten rid of that awful misery in my back and side. I have regained all my lost energy and my work ia no longer burdensome to me. Those headaches never trouble me now. With the aid of Tanlac Tablets my system is more reg ular and I am almost my old self again. I am improving so fast and feel no much better in every way since I be gan taking Tanlac that I am going to keep it up for a while longer till it has thoroughly straightened me out." Tanlac is sold in Portland by the Owl Drug Co. Paid Adv. YOU DEAL BREAD