TIFE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTTjATTD, NOVEMBER 8, 1914.
LONDON HJ FEAR OF
CONGEALED FORTS
Heavy Foundation of German
Owned Printing Plant Visu-
alizes Siege Guns.
CAREFUL SEARCH IS URGED
cabs is a new war spectacle the Can
adian contingent is providing-. Several
hundred of the Canadians have visited
the metropolis this week on short leave
of absence from their camp at Salis
bury Plain. They appear to have plenty
of money and to enjoy the sights
thoroughly, while Londoners find equal
pleasure In fraternizing with the visit
ors from the colonies. The American
newspaper correspondents have sup
plied a-keenly felt want by being' able
to inform Canadian visitors of some
news from their country.
The assumption of the command of
the Canadians by General Alderson and
his orders for the establishment of a
canteen and greater liberality in grant
ing leaves of absence from camp have
relieved - the principal causes of com
plaint which at "'first beset the con-
Secret Wireless Apparatus Also Be
lieved to Exist and Persons
Sheltering Them May Be
k Treated as Spies.
LONDON, Oct. . 23. (Correspondence
of the Associated Press.) London has
been greatly excited by the report that
a German-owned music printing plant
In Wlllesden. a prominent manufac
turing suburb of London, has an im
mense building, whose heavy concrete
foundations, floors and roof are well
adapted to the use of siege guns. :
Twenty of the German employes of
the firm were taken Into custody and
military experts are studying the build
ing carefully. Meantime the excited
public is fully convinced that the plant
was designed to act as a German base
for attack upon London proper. The
building unquestionably occupies a
strategic, position. It stands high with
a clear range to Crystal Palace. Willes
den Junction, where two main lines en
tering London center, is but a short
distance from the plant.
Foundations Six, Feet Thick.
' However, the English architects who
designed the building and supervised
Its construction eight years ago say it
la similar to many other printing plants
and has no heavier foundations and
floors than are required where heavy
machinery is to be Installed.
The building is about 200 feet square
on the outside and is constructed about
a court 60 feet square. It Is only one
story and the foundations are of con
crete and six feet thick. The English
manager of the concern says this un
usually thick foundation was laid as
the firm expected to add additional
stories to the plant when business ex
panded. A concrete roof covers most
of the building.
Discovery by the allies that Ger
many has prepared conciete bases for
Its howitzers surreptitiously in many
places in Belgium and France has made
all Englishmen suspicious of possible
German preparations in England,
strategic Position Suspicions.
In discussing the Willesdea factory.
the Sunday Times says .n a situation
which commands an almost: unlnter
rupted view of that great tract of Lon
don which lies between WiUesden and
the Crystal Palace is discovered a
building whose roof, floor and founda-
tions are constructed of exceptionally
thick concrete and might apparently
be employed as the emplacement of a
heavy gun, in fact, one of those 17
Inch howitzers for which such careful
arrangements were found to have been
made around Antwerp and Namur. We
are far from suggesting that the prem
ises at Wlllesden were deliberately ar
ranged. "
"Considering the German workmen.
It is at least probable that in the event
of an attack upon London the atten
tion of the Germans' commanders would
have been called to that convenient
concrete floor, even if they had not
known of It before their arrival.
Careful Search Advised. -
"It is highly probable that there' do
exist such places around London and
In the neighborhood of our great fort
ress positions, which have been care
fully prepared for slego guns, and the
chief value, to our mind, of the Wllles
den discovery is that it may be ex
pected to stimulate authorities . to
search for them. . ..
"The suspicion that many wireless
equipments are operating" in' London
was justified by the discovery of such
a plant in the home of a German pro
fessor. As wireless apparatus can be
operated for so stort a distance as
from . London to the European coast
without an outside tower, the .discov
ery of Illicit wireless stations is very
difficult. The Times advocates that'the
War Office issue a statement stipu
lating that persons found sheltering
such apparatus will be treated as spies
and handed o-er to military power."
ADVERTISING MAXACteR. OF J
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George Hoash Perry.
George Hough Perry, director
of exploitation for the Panama
Pacific Exposition at San Fran
cisco, will be the principal
speaker at the meeting of the
Ad Club In the Portland Hotel
next Wednesday.
Mr. Perry was formerly adver
tising manager for Wanamaker,
in New York City. At present
he is in charge of all the pub
licity and advertising connected
with ' the exposition. The sub
ject of his. talk will be "The
Panama-Pacific Exposition.''
; C C. Chapman will preside.
tlngent. They still complain somewhat
of their food, isolation and quarters.
FATHER IMPORTANT, TOO
BIOLOGICAL EMINENCE ASSERTED
BV . PURITY SPEAKER.
Parents Criticised for Lack . of Care
Exercised In Selecting Husbands
for Their Daughters.
KANSAS CITY, Nov. 7. "Undesirable
fathers, are a greater . menace 40 this
country, than. undesirable citizens,". Dr.
Russell Price, of Chicago, asserted . in
an address . before the International
Purity Congress here today.
"The" tendency of the age," he con
tinued, "is to magnify motherhood, min
imize fatherhood. Yet It is a scientific
fact throughout the animal world that
off springy take their characteristics
from the male parent. Propensities-In
children have been traced similarly to
activities In the father shortly prece
dent to procreation, according to Dr.
Price, who gave a number of illustra
tions from personal- observation and
drew examples from the breeding of
race horses and fighting cocks.
'Parents have, been -.careless In al
lowing their daughters to marry, hit
or miss, ana are compelled to wot lor
ward to grandchildren from a diseased
and decrepit fatherhood," he asserted.
He contrasted this with the care exer
cised' in mating dumb animals so as to
obtain sound progeny. . . .
90 STEAMSHIPS ON WAY
Baltimore Reports Big Prospective
Shipments to Europe.
BALTIMORE, Nor. 7. Flying the
flags of nearly every maritime nation
except Germany, 90 steamships are
bound for this port to load cargoes of
all kinds of commodities for Europe,
according to the local maritime ex
change list published today. Most of
the vessels, however, will take out
grain.
Some of the ships will be fitted up
to carry a thousand horses each. Others
will have their holds filled with
barbed wire for use as entanglements
upon battlefields.
At least half of the steamships are
British vessels.
BRITISH TRADE LOSS BIG
October Imports Fall $100,850,000
and Exports $90,100,000.
LONDON, Nov. 7. The effect of the
war on British trade is shown in fig
ures published by the Board of Trade
tor October.
Imports decreased $100,850,000 and ex
ports decreased $90,100,000. The princi
pal loss in Imports was $27,500,000 on
raw cotton from America and $7,500,
000 on cotton from Egypt, with $27,500.-
O0 on manufactured articles The ex
ports of coal declined $10,000,000 and
the exports of manufactured articles
declined $35,000,000. Of the latter, cot
ton yarns made up $26,250,000 and wool
yarns $6,250,000.
COTTON LOAN IS LAWFUL
Attorney-General Sees Xo Violation
of Anti-Trust Laws.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 7. So violation
of the anti-trust laws is threatened by
the $133,000,000 cotton loan fund plan,
according to an opinion handed down
late today by Attorney-General Greg
ory at the request of President Wilson.
I am unable to see now sucn a pian
could be thought to fall within the pur
view of the anti-trust laws," the opin
lon says.
LONDON SEES CANADIANS
' Relaxed DJscipline at Salisbury
Plain . Gives Greater- Liberty. "
LONDON. Nov. 7. Squads of private
soldiers touring about London in taxi-
Allies Buying Leather.
NEW YORK, Nov. 7. Percy Hagon,
of London, representative of a firm
of leather manufacturers that has con
tracted to furnish the French, Russian
and English armies with shoes, ar
rived on the Lapland today to buy
leather. He said he was prepared to
purchase 500,000 worth of leather.
It's the "bu" in Bu-Kola that's the
concentrated form. Combined with kola
and other valuable ingredients makes
it the one best remedy for kidney and
bladder trouDies. uei a oox luuay ana
drive that pain In the back away. . Bu
Kola Tablets, 25c the box. all drug
stores. Adv.
For Grip, Influenza,
Coughs, Sore Throat
Don't wait until your bones
begin to ache, take Humphreys'
Seventy-seven at the first
sneeze or shiver, to get best
results.
Pleasant to take, handy to
carry, fits the vest pocket. For
c.-le by every dealer in medicine
from Canada to Cape Horn.
Two sizes," 25a and $1.00, at all drucsists
or mailed.
Humphrey's Homeo. Medicine Co., 134
William street, New York. Adv. -
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SICK
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Dr. - James' Headache Powders
Believe at Once 10 Cents
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You tke a Hr. James' Headache
Powder and In Just a few momenta
your head clears and all neuralgia and
pain fades -away. It's the. quickest
and surest relief for headache, whether
dull, . throbbing, . splitting or nerve
racking. Send - someone to the drug
store and - get ' a dime package now.
Quit suffering it's so needless. Be
sure you get Dr. James Headache
Powders then there will fee no disap-
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All Mail Orders Are Promptly and Carefully Filled the Same Day as Received Parcel Post and
Express Packages Prepaid on $5.00 PurchasesThe X.adiesr!Home Journal Patterns lOo and 15c
The La France
Kid Gloves in two-clasp
styles are shown here in
all sizes and colors. They
are standard quality
Gloves of perfect fit and
unusual quality at $1.00
a pair.
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.
The St. Regis
Extra quality French
Kid Gloves, made with
pique seams, three rows
of fancy embroidery on
back and two pearl
clasps. All wanted colors
and all sizes at $1.75 a
pair.
Complete Stocks of Hew Winter Merchandise
Of Hili Quality Prieed' for-This Sale at Far Below Real Worth
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Now is the time when we disclose, witnout reservations, the wonderful collection of fashionable wearables, and the unsurpassed assortments of Winter merchandise we have gath
ered for your consideration. We feel very proud of the results of our months of planning and work, and naturally we are anxious to show you our new offerings. "We want you
to become fully acquainted with our styles, our Qualities asd our displays. Come now, no matter whether you intend making a purchase or not. In either case, ymi will be most
welcome. You owe it to yourself to compare our goods and our prices with those you find elsewhere. We say our assortments are larger, our varieties broader, our prices lower.
Another Sensational Underpricing of
"Women's Stylish
Tailored Suits
Superior style and exquisite work
manship displayed in every garment.
Values up to $25.00, (hifi ylC
this sale at tlD.ffcD
This special showing of women's late
Fall and Winter Suits includes many
new arrivals of the last few days.
They possess an exceptional amount
of quality and style and the price sav
ing should induce your immediate in
spection. You have choice from
plain tailored or semi-fancy models
with 36 to 45-inch coats, and with
tunic or plain skirts. They come in a
wide range of-dress fabrics, includ
ing the popular French serges in
navy blue. An assortment so large
that every taste may be suited and if
alterations are necessary, a perfect
fit is guaranteed. . Come tomorrow
and select from regular tf 1 r A r
values up to $25, at . . . . P wrO
A Full Showing of Women's and Children's Furs
From $5.00 to $55.00
Newness and charm," quality and style are combined in
our showing of Furs. Muffs, Neckpieces and Sets in
reliable quality and attractive styles. Every desirable
kind at a price you'll be pleased to pay. Sets and sep
arate pieces for women from $5.00 to $55.00. Sets
and separate pieces for children gi n gA
priced from $1.00 to p 1 .O U
9000 Yds Swiss Messaline
Shown in all desirable shades for street and evening wear; EQr
75c and 85c grades, priced at, the yard Oli
Now we will surprise you. Just think of buying such beautiful New Silks
at such a great saving! It is a special purchase of 9000 yards of fine Swiss
Messaline Silks of standard width and quality, picked up through some
wonderful stroke of good fortune by our Silk buyer at the above price con
cession. The assortment includes over thirty choice plain shades suitable
for street or evening wear. They are Silks of splendid weight, shown in per
fect weave and finish, that come full 26 inches wide and in qualities CJQ
regularly" sold at 75c and 85c yard, priced for this sale at JI7C
New Pure Wool Double-Weight Coatings at $2, $2.50 and $2.95 a Yard
Those contemplating the purchasing of high-grade materials for women's
or children's coats should not fail to inspect our offerings at the above prices.
It is the largest and best showing of pure wool double - weight Coatings we
have ever had the good fortune to place before you. Included are Scotch
Mixtures, Zibelines, Novelty Plaids, Basket Weaves, Heavy Diagonals and a
great many other fashionable novelties. Every wanted plain shade or color
combination. No trouble to show goods here. Come tomorrow and look them
over. You will find unmatchable values at,
the yard, $2.00, $2.50 and
$2.95
Stripes and Scotch Plaids, This Sale
at $1.00 Yard
Special showing and sale of new All
Wool Stripes and Scotch Plaids in a
full variety of colors. Medium and
dark Plaids and rich effective Stripes.
Hiarh-class materials in 42 and 44-
inch widths, priced as
a leader, the yard
$1.00
54-Inch Imported Broadcloths at
$1.50 and $2.00 Yard
The extremely fashionable Broad
cloths sponged and shrunk ready for
the needle. They come 54 inches wide
and in most any wanted color includ
ing black. They have a rich soft lus
trous finish ; matchless (filO ff
values at yard, $1.50 andPVJVJ
Wm. F. Read's Celebrated Serges at 75, $1.00 and $1.50 Yard
Without question these are the finest and best Serges to be had. ' They arc
perfectly woven from the finest select Australian yarns; close, firm weaves
and splendid weights in wanted shades of blue, green, wistaria, browns, etc.
Priced here as follows: 42-inch at 75'yarcl, 50-inch di Cffc
at $1 yard, and 54-inch at, the yard pi.Ovr
Pine
10c
Lot 1 Embroideries in
values to 20c, at
This assortment includes 17-inch Cor
set Cover and 10 and 12-inch Floun
cings, also 4 to 8-inch Galloons, inser
tions and Edges. Various patterns to
select from in regular values
to 20c' yard, this sale at
Lot 2 Embroideries in
values to 25c, at
At this low price you have choice
from beautiful patterns in Baby Sets
and separate Edges on fine sheer ma
terials. Lines that regularly sold at
20 and 25 cents a yard, priced - "k
for this, sale at, yard VC
Lot 3 Flouncings in
values to 35c, at
Fine Swiss Flouncings full 18 inches
wide, shown in dainty baby patterns
and in large bold designs. Fresh,
clean Embroideries in values in.
A Sale of
IS ma "broideries
At prices that permit of wonderful savings. Edges,
Insertions, Galloons, Sets, Flouncings, Allover and
Corset Cover Embroideries. All at reduced prices.
.Don't fail to profit by this sale. It is a great clean
up sale of all broken lines and surplus stocks, in
cluding a wide variety of styles, widths, qualities
and prices. See the special displays in our win
dows and on the center aisle tables. Come early
and secure first choice from the following lines:
Lot 4 Alio vers in
values to 50c, at yC
Both Swiss and Batiste Allover Em
broideries full 22 inches wide. They
come in attractive new patterns and
m qualities regularly sold up OC
fatrw
29c
5c
19c
to 50c, this sale at
Lot 5 Embroideries in
values to 75c, at ......
27-inch Flouncings in various pretty
patterns, including Baby Flouncings
with or without ruffling; also Voile
and Crepe Flouncing. Regular 50c to
75c grades, priced for this QQ
sale at - .7C
Lot 6 Embroideries in
values to 85c, at
18-inch CorsetCover and Flouncing
Embroideries in dozens of desirable
patterns. They come in fine sheer
organdie, crepes, batiste, Swiss and
cambric and in 65c to 85c qual-oc
ity, priced this sale at OiJC
35c
to 35c, this feale at . . . .
Allover Embroideries in Values to $1.75, on Sale at 69
An elegant line of high-grade Allover Embroideries in charming new pat
terns, skillfully made on fine quality mercerized batiste. Qualities Q
regularly sold up to $1.75 a yard, priced for this sale at . OJC
Entire Stock of Embroidery Remnants to Be Closed Out This Sale at Reg
ular Remnant Prices ,
Included are all lengths and widths and qualities in Embroideries suitable
for most any purpose. Come early and secure first choice at one -half the
marked remnant prices.
ATTRACTIVE VALUES IN
Cotton and Wool
IBlajilket!
Rooming, hotel ai5d housekeepers whp are in need of
bedding of any sort will do well to inspect our exten
sive stock before purchasing elsewhere. By buying in
large quantities direct from the manufacturers we are
enabled to offer the best possible values in Sheets, Pil
low Slips, Spreads, Blankets and Comforters. We call
your particular attention to the following offerings in
Cotton and Wool Blankets :
Baby Blankets In plain white and fancy patterns in
animals, flowers and figures. Blankets of good size and
quality from 50 up to $1.25 a pair and from 60 up
to $1.25 each.
At 90 Pair For Cotton Blankets in three - quarter
size. They come in white, gray and tan and are exten
sively used in the place of sheets.
At $1.25 Pair For full-size Cotton Blankets of good
weight and quality; both gray and tan colors.
At $1.50 Pair For full-size Cotton Blankets of extra
weight. They come in white, gray and tan and are both
warm and durable.
At $2.00 Pair For extra large wool-finished Cotton
Blankets suitable for double beds. They come in
white, gray and tan.
At $3.00 Pair For extra large and heavy wool-finished
Blankets with silk bound ends. They come in
white, gray and tan, also in neat plaid styles.
At $3.75 Pair For full double-size Fine Wool Blan
kets. They come in white, gray and in plaid styles.
You will find them to be unusual values at this price.
At $5.00 Pair For extra fine Wool Blankets in full
double bed size. They come in white, gray and in plaid
styles and have been priced as a leader at the above
figure. ?
. Cotton Comforters
An unlimited variety to select from, including all
weights and sizes in various patterns and colorings.
Prices range from $2.00 to $20.00 each.
Extra Fine Wool-Filled Comforters at $5.00 Each