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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 13, 1914)
TWE SUTTOAY OREGOtfTAW, PORTLAJTO. SEPTEMBER 13, 1914. NORELLI TELLS OF NARROW ESCAPE Longing for Home and Family Causes Prima Dqnna to Forego Liege Visit. MID-WEST TOUR PLANNED Portland Declared Favorite City on Pacific Coast Mention of Ber lin Brings Reproach as to IU tow Moral Tone, BT JOSEPH M. QUENTIN. When the war-scarred city of Lier, Belgium, was stormed by the German army under the command of General von Emmich, it was just by a fortunate circumstance that Madame Jennie No rellU the famous Swedish prima donna soprano and opera queen, was not among the killed or injured In that place. The lucky chance that she is safely at home in America today, far from war's alarms, is because Madame M relll, instead of accepting an urgent invitation to pass the Summer with a woman friend, whose husband was or maybe is the proprietor of a gun fac tory at Liege, hurried from Germany to see her husband and family, whose present home is In Tacoma, Wash. Madame Norelll arrived at the Hotel Portland last Friday, and was in a chatty mood when I called on her. "Xow don't expect me to tell you about my actual experiences in that dreadful war in Europe," said Madame, shaking a warning linger at me, "I haven't been in any battles, but I Just escaped being shut up at Liege, Bel glum. A woman friend of mine, whose husband is a big gun manufacturer in that place. Invited me to spend a few weeks with her this Summer. But 1 wrote that I couldn't accept the invi tation, as I wished to hurry to America tp see my family. I was in Berlin at the time. I thank God that I escaped that battle. If I had been in Liege at that time I might have escaped with the stream of fugitives, but It would have been largely a matter of chance. War Muttering Heard. "This last season I have sung in con cert tours In England, Sweden and Ger many. I sang in Halle, Munich, Lelp slc and Hamburg. I had one offer to sing at the Royal Opera-House, Dres den, in September, and prepared a repertoire In German of 15 operas to be In readiness for this engagement, but I got what do you call it? home sick for my family in this country, and I took a train for Hamburg to sail on the Vaterland, but the train did not ar rive in time, and I was compelled to Bail on a much slower steamer, the Graf Waldersee, of the Hamburg American line. "Mutterings of war already had passed over Europe, shortly after the Austrian heir apparent had been killed. Austria and Servia were at war, and Germany and Russia were mobilizing. I am not certain of the date on which our steamer sailed from 'Hamburg, but we had only been about two days on the ocean, when the wireless brought the news that war had broken out be tween Germany and the other European powers." Ocean Voyage Uneventful. "Then, I suppose, there was plenty of excitement on board?" "No, indeed," replied Norelll. "The captain did not alter his course, the lights of our ship were not darkened and we did not talk In whispers. We wine not even chased by a warship. I visited friends in New York and else where. I was so pleased, especially, to meet my daughter at Tacoma." "What are your plans for the fu ture?" "I have just been engaged by Harry Culbertson, the Chicago manager, to give a tour of concerts through the Middle West cities next month. I ex pect to remain in Portland about three weeks yet, seeing my friends. Do yau know, I hardly recognize the Portland I left when I sang here two years ago? There are so many big buildings here now. But Portland Is my favorite city on the Pacific Coast. The big buildings bewilder me, but do you know what spot In Portland is really enshrined In my heart? The little church around the corner, the First Unitarian Church, Broadway and Yamhill streets, the only church In Portland where I was a choir singer. Hi rllu Declared Dissipated. "But this war, this dreadful war!" repeated Norelll. "I will lose, I fear, many friends in it. I know 25 German officers, 10 French and eight British and they are all fighting each other. I hope the war will purify life in Ger many, especially Berlin. I think of Berlin, with all its arts and sciences, as a dissipated city. Some women vis itors from America, when they first go to Berlin, have to pinch themselves to awaken their consciousness that they are respectable. If American mothers who send their daughters, alone, to Berlin to receive a musical education, knew what I know about the tempta tions and the mad gaiety of Berlin well, they would think twice." "Did you see anything so very dread ful In Berlin; for Instance ?" Norelll arose, deliberately, like a dig nified swan, and floated out of the room, talking about the weather. "Not for wild horses!" she said, severely. WAR SHATTERS ROMANCE German Girl Betrothed to Pendleton Man Cannot Come for Wedding. PENDLETON. Or.. Sept 12. (Spe cial.) The war in Europe has broken at least one romance In this city. Nick Noel, a young member of the lire department, was on the point of getting lils sweetheart over from Lux emburg. Germany, but her brothers and father have been ordered to the front. The girl's name is Gretchen Muller, and her parents have been running a wine shop for many years. Now Gretchen and her mother have to remain behind to run the little place. Everything was arranged for the wedding on the girl's arrival, but In stead of the girl, there came a sorry little letter saying that one brother had been killed and two other brothers, with their father, were In the war, and the wedding would have to be post poned until after the war. SLANG CAUSES ARREST American Recipient of Demand for '3 0 Beans" Jailed. NEW YORK. Sept. 12. The Italian steamship Ancona arrived here today from Naples with 465 passengers, of whom 134 were Americana. Among the passengers were Dr. Alexander Becker, an American, who said he was arrested and put In Jail In Germany as a spy alter tl;e authorities Inter cepted a cable message he had received written in American slang. Some ot the passengers coming from Syria said the attitude of the Turks was alarm ing. The message which caused the im prisonment of Dr. Alexander Becker, who Is an instructor at the manual training high school in Brooklyn, was "Kale all gone; wire 30 beans at once." The telegram was sent from Vienna, Italy, by Dr. Becker's colleague. Pro fessor Edouard Sangiovanni. When the German censor atMarklrch. In Alsace, Intercepted this message, the strange wprds evidently aroused his suspicions. 'Kale" looked somewhat like "Kehl," a town In Baden, on the Rhine, and "beans" bore some re semblance to "bombs." Apparently the censor concluded that Dr. Becker was Implicated In a plot to blow up the big bridge at Kehl. He was kept In a cell for 30 hours. Then he was given 12 hours to leave Germany, and fled to Switzerland. Three weeks later, when Dr. Becker met Professor Sangiovanni in Naples, the latter explained that as soon as the war broke out, the bank in Sienna, where he had deposited all his funds, closed. He had friends in the telegraph office and did not wish them to know of his predicament, so when he appealed to Dr. Becker for funds he used Ameri can slang. SPECTATOR ARGUES GERMANY MAY STRIKE IF PRESSED. Trade Boycott Predicted, With Orders to United States to Join or Abide by the Consequences. LONDON. Sept. 12. (Special.) The Spectator, addressing "a word to Amer ica," strongly deprecates the idea of asking America to come to the as sistance, directly or Indirectly, of the allies, but "as an old friend of Amer ica" urges her to look ahead while there is yet time to make adequate preparations for the National defense." "Let America increase her fleet," adds the Spectator. "Let her Increase her land forces also." While expressing confidence in ulti mate British success, the Spectator ad mits the uncertainties of warfare and argues that if Germany crushes France and rolls back Russia force of circum stances will then compel her to strike In America in order to destroy England. "If Germany dominates Europe," the article continues, "she would establish a trade boycott everywhere against England, but if the trade with America remained open It would be a leak In the German dyke. and. like Napoleon Germany would tell America to Join the boycott or take the consequences. PUBLIC B CAUTIONED GERMAN ARMY'S RETREAT IS NOT DISORDERLY. Owing to Enormous Numbers. Military Men View Teuton In Light of Counter Offensive Any Time. PARIS. Sept 12. The military critics, especially the critics of' the. Journal des de Bats, although appreciating fully lilts uei igvcioo n - from Paris to Verdun and applauding the splendid feat of arms of the French and British troops, caution the public against a loo rapiu aaauiuiiuuu i the invaders are beating a disorderly retreat. such as the Germans pushed into . . , , .. i ,i i,i 1' ranee Sllll puasesaeo Luiioiuomw.i. power UL iCDiauiiB u.ou.w, . . such a reverse, and that owing to its enormous numoera u may wauuio counter offensive at any moment Discussing the rumors of a general shortage of ammunition, authoritative circles acknowledge that the lack may nave uuuuiicu n oum .v. v.u..u - fighting line, but decline to believe that a lighting maenme sucn as me veimu army, with an open country at Its back, while advancing, could be allowed to run short as a whole. WAR CAUSE TO BE TAUGHT Oxford Lecturers Will Tell English Public Reasons for Strife. LONDON, Sept. 2. Oxford University has announced an extensive plan ror teaching the causes of the present war through popular lectures to be offered In courses throughout England The regular history lecturers of the university will be utilized for this work. All the universities of England will carry on their school work as usual this year. Complexion perfectlon-Santiseptic Lotion Adv Tonight at 7:45 at the Big Tent 13th and Morrison The Spirit World Evangelist St. John FREE Owes His Life to This Lung Remedy A lingering cough or cold which does not yield to ordinary treatment, should be a warning Preventative measures should be taken at once. In many cases, Eckman'a Altetratlve has brought about recovery. Read this: ' "75 St. John's Place, Brooklyn, N. T. Gentlemen: In the year of 190S I was taken with a heavy cold and a nasty ahort cough: consequently. I failed In health. I then went to tne Catskills, and seemed to get better, but the cough still kept up. 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Pacific Phone Mars. 5080, Home A 2 112-All the Latest andestStyles in the IaHosIttern, at 10c and 15c Each-Thev Are Seam-Allowing Patterns That Are Guaranteed Not toWaMatermls and to Insure a Perfect-Fitting Grarment--The Fall Style Book Is Here-All Mail Orders Promptly and Carefully Filled Wool Finish Suitings at 25 Yard Pall weight, wool finish Suitings, shown in plain colors, plaids and checks and in many colorings a fabric especially desir able for school dresses. Our Store Opens Daily at 8:30 A. M. Saturday At 9 A. M. The Most in Value, The Best in Quality Our Store Closes Daily at 5:30 P. M. Saturday At 6 P. M. r- ' Dress G-mgnams, xyar An extensive variety of the new dark patterns in the best standard quality Dress Ginghams many desirable patterns for children's school garments. Here's An Extended List of Timely Offerings Introducing Our Greatest September Sale TTT 1 1 1 Q.imlvAi. onln TtriVl O A OrATTn 1 T1 fl t.l flTl tllflt V v e launcn our amuicti ocpicmuci "'" " - - this store shall reach out still further in usefulness and broaden an helpfulness by- giving greater values and better service. With con fidence we look forward to the making of many new friendships, and friendships mean growth. Fair dealing with the customer is no new thing here. This is our Greatest September Sale. You Will Find Economies Seldom Possible So Early in the Season Monday Will Ba VISITING NURSES' DAY At Home Membership Cards will be on sale at the booth in our store from 10 A. M. until 5 P. M. MRS. THOMAS ROBERTS Will Be in Attendance And will be pleased to meet all those who wish to become members of this worthy association. All funds raised will go directly into the work of as sisting the needy sick. Yearly Membership Cards will be offered at $3, $5 and SIO. ii tB A -Mr Women's Fall Weight Wool Underwear Both Vests and Pants, in all sizes; perfect-fitting $1 gar ments, special for ,7Q this sale f We are daily receiving new in stallments of Fall and Winter Weight Knit Underwear for women and cnildren; de pendable quality garments that have been made and finished in a most perfect man ner. In order to induce your early inspection we offer these special price induce ments. Women's Fir Gray Wool Un derwear in elastic rib-and cor- topt "Pnll wfiio-bt. Both vests and pants in all sizes; well-fitting, well-finished garments made to Q- sell regularly at $1, this sale only at Misses' Fleeced Cotton Union Suits In high-neck, long-sleeve styles in ankle AQf length. Best regular 75c grade, special at . . "5' Parents will find this to be a very opportune time to supply the children's needs in Fall-Weight Knit Un derwear. Take this offering for example: Misses' Fine Bleached Cotton Union Suits, well fleeced and perfect fitting. All sizes in high-neck, long-sleeve styles, in ankle length. Regular 75c 49c garments, this sale only at Boys' and Girls' School Stockings Medium-weight Maco Cotton Hose, with 1 q spliced linen heel and toe; regular 35c grade. . A Mothers will surely appreciate this sale of Children's High-Grade Stockings. There is not only a price saving, but there will be no time lost later on in darning holes, for they are made of fine maco cotton and with spliced linen heel and toe. They come in one by one rib and in medium weight, suitable for both boys and girls. They are the best 35c 1 Q Stockings, priced this sale.at A Women's 85c Black Silk Hose, Special, a Pair, 59 A special underpriced purchase and sale of 200 dozen pairs of Women's Pure Silk Hose in black only. They are full-fashioned Stockings, made with lisle garter top and lisle heel and toe. All sizes. CQC Regular 85c grade, priced to close at and Dress Goods . , . . ! : ,1 ' "VTT-1 J -Pnoof Trnny PVP9 rm thft most 5ewitcmng iaDncs iairiy jjuccu. nuum ; ",7 Beautiful gathering of Dress Fabrics that have come from the mills m many seasons f Then spend half an hour at these sections tomorrow ; it is well worth your time, no matter whether you buy or not, and we will be pleased to show you them in any event. , Boman Striped and Scotch Plaid Silks, Priced From $1 to $2 a Yard Hundreds of yards in beautiful color combinations. The popular Roman Stripes and Scoteh Plaid Silks of perfect weave and finish. They come from 24 to 36 inches wide and are the finest qualities that we have ever been able to -! nn 2 OA n vnrrl . unci a u p-M.w f " v v " Exquisite Colorings in rancy Dims tt $1.50 to $2.00 Yard The new yard-wide Swiss Taffetas in both light and dark grounds with the popular new pompadour and floral over-designs; also yard-wide plain col ored Taffetas in shades to match for making the new combination gowns. Onr two leading lines are $1.50 and $2.00 a yard. New Black and White Striped Silks at $1.00 to $2.00 Yard Poplins, Messalines and Satin-Faced Silks full 36 inches wide, shown in the best weights and in all size black and white stripes. One of the new season's most fashionable fabrics, shown here at $1, $1.25, $1.50 and $2 a yard Plain and Brocaded Silk Crepe de Chine at $1.50 a Yard A matchless Silk value; a sale of 40 inch Brocaded Crepe de Chine of per fect weave and finish. Comes in all wanted shades for both street and evening garments. " It is a soft, dur able Silk that makes up beautifully, underpriced at$1.50 a yard. Rich Colorings in Trimming Silks at $1'.00 to $2.50 Yard A comprehensive line, including all the new weaves and colorings. Taffe tas, Messalines, Poplins, Ottoman Cords, Moires, Bengalines, etc. Pat terns and colorings to suit every taste. 20 to 36-inch widths at all prices from S1.00 up to $2.50 a vard. Extremely High-Grade 54-Inch Imported and Domestic Novelties, Both Plaids and Stripes, in the Best Colorings, at $1.50 to $2.00 a Yard No better qualities; no better values are to be found anywhere than we are showing at the above prices. They are strictly pure wool fabrics full 54 inches wide, shown in the most popular color combinations in stripes and plaid novel ties. Weights and weaves to suit every purpose. Through advantageous pur chasing we are enabled to sell these fine fabrics at $1.50 and $2 a yard. $3.00 New Arrivals --The Best Styles in Women's Fall and Winter -Weight Shoes Styles for street and evening wear. Qualities sold in exclusive shoe stores at $3.50 to $4.00, priced for this sale at, the pair. . . Up-to-the-minute, brand-new footwear of the most de pendable qualities; shape-retaining, perfect-fitting i 1 11 J TVlr TY1ACT uhiuo ennwn nere ill ail siz,e niiyx j.uc iuuou k J 1 1 W L-J , . fashionable styles for street and evening wear, including those with cloth top, patent vamp, narrow receding toe and kidney heel, as well as the more conservative styles in patent, kid and dull leathers; also patent and gunmetal"Baby Doll" Boots with short broad toe, low heel and cloth top and fine kid Shoes with hand-turned soles. All these come in button or lace styles and represent the best of workmanship and materials. Qualities sold in exclusive shoe stores at $3.50 to $4.00 a pair, are priced 0 QQ here for this sale at . children's Dependable School Shoes t Tks.,it.ieSnieri Sr.hnnl Shoes, sizes 9 to 13Vo. at. . .$1.75 Bovs' Double-Soled School Shoes, sizes 1 to ByL at. . .$1.98 t. rt.-i riMin T-nrrrror ffhnes in sizes 99 to 131,. at. .$2.48 Boys' Oil Grain Logger Shoes in sizes 1 to 5y2, at $.4 Children's and Misses' Heavy Soled Box. Calf and Gunmetal Shoes in button ct-Ipq oiiaranteed all solid leather and well stitched throughout underpriced Sizes 8y2 to 11, priced at. . . . . . $1.49 Sizes 114 to 2, priced at . . . . . . $1.75 Complete New Lines in Fall-Weight Wash Cottons Standard Qualities at Moderate Prices Pleasing new patterns in an unlimited variety of weaves and colorings standard widths and qualities at moderately low prices. We invite your immediate inspection while stocks are at their best. New Viyella Flannels at 75 a Yard A splendid wearing wash fabric of Fall weight one that will not shrink or fade. Comes in pretty stripe and plaid styles a fabric especially desirable for school wear. UNDERWEAR SPECIALS Standard Fleece and Utica Qotton Ribbed Shirts nd Drawers at 0 Winsted Mills Wool Shirts and Drawers in gray and buff at $1.00, $1.50, $1.75 The North-Fur and Four Star Wool Shirts and Drawers at $1.00, $1.50, $1.75 Cooper's Fine Worsted Ribbed Shirts and Drawers at, a garment 98 Glastenbury Natural Gray Australian Wool Shirts and Drawers at $1.50 B & L. Textile Fine Wool Ribbed Shirts and Draw ers at $1.75 -and $2.00 Union Suits in perfect-fitting styles and the best fabrics for Fall and Winter such well-known makes as Vassar, Winsted, Norfolk, New Brunswick, Wright's, North Star, B. & L. Textile, Atlas. Kich mnr.il pt.n, All sizes and all prices $1.00, $1.25. $1.50, $1.75, $2, $2.50, $3, $3.50, $4, $4.50 V