THE STJ?TAT OREGOXTAX, POKTL.A7TD, DECEMBER 6, 1914.
LAUREATE URGES
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Robert Bridges Tells Britons
Apathy Toward Crisis
Is Traitorous.
GAME GOES MERRILY ON
Record of 47M Matches on Single
Saturday Shows 140,000 Men
or Suitable Ago for Army
Were Engaged In Sport.
to postpone the Exposition, that th
following statement was issued here
tonight by President Moore:
"Before the beginning of the Euro
pean conflict there were 43 states and
territories participating in the Exposi
tion. There has been no withdrawal
and Japan, the Netherlands and Ar
gentina have asked . for additional
space.
"Both Great Britain and Germany,
although never officially participating,
will have large and important buildings
and exhibits in spite of ' the war, as
will France, Italy, Turkey, Canada.
New Zealand, Australia and Japan.
"Three months before the opening
day exhibits have arrived from Eng
land, Cuba. China, Japan, Canada, Au
stralia. New Zealand, Belgium, Argen
tina, the Philippines, Hawaii and the
Netherlands. A United States Govern
ment vessel is en route with exhibits
from several countries in the war zone.
"The Exposition is 97 per cent com
pleted and will be 100 per cent com
pleted on the opening day, February 20,
1915. At this time the weekly attend
ance averages more than 60,000. The
largest day was November 8, when all
pre-exposition records were shattered
with a total of 37.100."
IjONDON. Dee. S, The warfare be
tween those who want professional i
football continued during wartime and
those who think that the players and
employes of the football clubs ought to
be at the front, has been going on
merrily, with the poet laureate as the
latest contributor to the discussion. Re
cently the playing of International
matches was discontinued.
The chief argument of those who op
pose the discontinuance of the games,
which have drawn every Saturday even
larger crowds than the American base
ball world's series contests. Is that the
Joss of the millions of dollars which
the football "magnates" pay out for
salaries and other expenses would be
a crushing economic blow to a large
class.
Sporting; Writer Defends Game.
The sporting editor of the Dally
Kews, for instance, said:
"I contend that football is an abso
lute necessity to the community. Stop
It and you will drive the men who are
making guns, ammunition, uniforms,
boots, ettx. into wilderness of the drink
shops Saturday afternoon. The men
who are fighting and will fight later
on, or who are doing the Nation's ur
gent work at home, have selected pro
fessional football as their mode of
weekly relief from the worries of their
labor."
The other side of the argument was
presented in an open letter from Dr.
Robert Bridges, the poet laureate. Be
aid:
"1 voice the feeling of the eountry In
declaring It is high time professional
football should be discontinued.
"The sightseeing crowds are not so
much to blame, I hope, as they appear
to be; I take it they are ignorantly
misled by the small body of men who
cater for them.
Poet "Would CaU Salt.
"The whole nation Is mourning for
those falling In defense and I would
suggest that the herroio death of Lord
Roberts is such an occasion as- may
well serve these football managers as
a motive for fixing the term for the
cessation of their public entertainments.
"Our enemies calculated on finding
the mass of our people apathetic. If
any class is showing ithelf so, they are
traitors and more dangerous than the
Germans themselves. It is high time
that our footballers let the world see
What they are really made of ."
As showing the extent to which foot
ball still holds the attention of a large
public, on one Saturday recently there
were 4700 matches played in the British
Isles, not including boys' matches. It
follows that over 140,000 men of the
right sort for recruiting were kicking
a football about over here, while their
more patriotic comrades were being
Heavily shelled in r landers.
PLAGUE IS CONTROLLED
CATTLE ftUARAMI.VE LIKELY TO
END BY FIRST OF YEAR.
ES 111 VIEW
AtllUtlCA.V BUILDERS EXPECT CON
TR VCI S AT HOME.
Coat to Federal GBTernmfit Already
Estimated at 100,00 -Houtos
Says Panic la Unjnsrlfled.
WASHINGTON. Deo. 6. Officials of
the Department of Agriculture believe
the foot and mouth disease among cat
tle will be completely under control by
the first of the year.
F. P. JohnBon, of Denver, manager
of the ' Western National Stock Show,
scheduled to be held next January, dis
cussed the situation with Secretary
Houston and Dr. Melvin, chief of the
Bureau of Animal Industry, today.
Both officials. Johnson said, urged that
the show be postponed three or four
weeks to make safety certain.
Mr. Johnson said he had been in
formed the present outbreak already
had cost the Government nearly $1,200,
000, largely in payment for the slaugh
ter of Infected cattle and to maintain a
force of 700 Inspectors in the field. The
Government pays half of the appraised
value of such cattle, the rest being
cared for by the respective states. An
emergency appropriation to meet the
expenses of this outbreak was under
consideration by Secretary Houston,
Mr. Johnson said, and also the possi
bility of the creation or a contingent
fund for use In future epidemics.
Secretary Houston declared there was
no reason for panic and the slaughter
of breeding animals, Johnson said, and
urged patience among cattlemen, as a
few weeks would see the disease
stamped out.
WOMAN SHOOTS AT GRAVE
Friend's Burial Unnerves) Miss Who
Falls Across Mound of Earth.
CHICAGO.- Dec. 5. As mourners
turned from the grave of Richard R.
Levin, burled at Oakwoods Cemetery
today. Miss Maude N. Gregg, 29 years
old, ehot herself and fell across the
mound of freshly turned earth. She
was carried to an automobile, which
had been part of tTW funeral proces
sion, and hurried- to a hospital, where
it was reported later she probably
would die
Levin, who was 33 years old, was sec
retary of a roofing company and a
close friend of Miss Gregg. He was
killed Wednesday morning when an au
tomobile in which he was riding was
struck by a Monon passenger train.
Miss Gregg had attended the funeral
rwith her mother and a cousin.
John Carlson Clackamas, Passes.
OREGON CITY, Or., Dec. 5. (Spe
ciaL) John Carlson, a native of Swe
den, but a resident of Clackamas Coun
ty for many years, died at his home in
the Colton district Tuesday night after
a long illness. He is survived by a
widow and several children.
Ecbvrab Tells Bryan He Will Seek Con
tracts Abroad for Armor Plate,
; Which la ot Objected To.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6. The prob
ability that the United States Navy will
b in the market next year for a con
siderable number of submarine torpedo
boats is deterring American shipbuild
ers from seeking contracts among the
orllfgerent nations for underwater
fighters. E. .1. Powell, president of the
Fore River Ship Building Company, one
of the allied concerns of the Bethlehem
cUeel Corporation, told Secretary Dan
Iris today his firm did not intend -to
fculld submarines for any European
power.
. "We are Just now busy," Mr. Powell
said. "building submarines for the
United States Navy."
It is understood that the probability
that Congress will appropriate for more
than eight submarines and possibly for
25 .has. been takeninto consideration
hy American builders.
A communication has been received
ty Secretary Bryan from Charles M.
Schwab, of the Steel Corporation, in re
ply to the Government's recent Inquiry
as to the extent to which the corpora
tion planned to export materials for
warship construction. Until he has
had time to prepare a statement of the
iJepartment's views on the neutrality
Questions involved. Mr. Bryan refused
to disclose the contents of the letter.
It Is understood, however, that no
reference to submarines was made, the
letter indicating the Corporation's in
tention to look abroad for contracts
for armor plate, against exportation of
which, it Is said, no obstacle has been
raised.
GERMANS AVOID OFFENSE
Insults or Kulcrs of Enemies Con
Uciimecl Seml-Of ficially.
BERLIN. Nov. 25.- (Correspondence
or the Associated Press.) A semi-offi
cihI request has been issued to the
press through the North German Ga-
ict'tte, to avoid insultins language about
the rulers or the countries with which
ISermany is at war. It quotes Treit
Bfhke'a words: "War is a sacred mat
ter." and says the present war has
railed forth and intensified all the
noble , qualities lying dormant in the
souls of the people.
The newspaper declares that carica
tures of King George, the Czar and
President Poinoare are often exhibited
In shop windows which do no credit to
the dignity of the German people, and
It contends that Germany must show
Itself superior to her foes, not only on
the battlefield, but also in the intel
lectual weapons of warfare employed.
FAIR IS ON. DESPITE WAR
Jkloore Says Exposition Will Open
Promptly February 10.
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec 6. So many
Inquiries have reached the Panama
Pacific International Exposition from
correspondents all over the country
who have heard that on account of
the European war It had been decided
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Two sizes. 25c and (1.00, at all druggists
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The Only Piano Store in the
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where you can find practically all of
the acknowledged high-grade pianos
under one roof, where you can com
pare them side by side. Eilers, of
course. Read page 13. section 1, this
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pScii? FA?Se Only 16 More Shopping Days Before Xmas! HoA2?ih2one
Allover Laces, Yard 25
Regular 48c Line
Dainty Shadow Lace All
overs in a wonderful vari
ety of patterns. Good
wide widths suitable for
caps, yokes, waists, etc
Regular 48c line, priced
for this sale at 25.
Our Store
Opens
8:30 A. M.
Daily
Saturday
At 9 A. M-
The Most in "Value, TH Best in Quality
Our Store
Closes
5:30 P. M.
Daily
Saturday
At 6 P.M.
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Shadow Laces, Yard 10
25c and 35c Grades
12 to 18-inch Shadow
Laces in a fine assort
ment of patterns espe
cially suitable for floun
cings, over skirts . and
drapes. Regular 25c and
35c values, priced at 10
Great Crowds of Xmas Shoppers Are Coming Now
Cliristmias
Gifts
For Men
For the past month
we have been mak
ing careful prepara
tions for the finest
display of appro
priate gifts tor
men possible to
obtain. It is there
fore with the
greatest confidence that we invite
your inspection of our splendidly se
lected stocks, and call your particular
attention to. the following under
priced offerings:
Men's Silk Four-in-Hand Ties
Made with wide open ends. All new
patterns and colorings. Best on
50c grade, on sale at .'. 07C
Concerning the advantage of making
selections here and now, we can
scarcely speak with too much. assur
ance. These are all brand-new Ties,
made of fine durable silk and shown
in a full assortment of . patterns in
neat and attractive colorings. They
come in the popular four-in-hand
style with wide, open ends and are the
kind sold everywhere at 50c, on sale
here at 39.
10c Handkerchiefs, 8; 3 for 45
Men's Linen-finished Handkerchiefs,
hemstitched and with embroidered
initial in corner. Regular 10c grade
at 8 each, or 6 in a . 4.E?r
fancy holiday box for rOC
15c Handkerchiefs, 12, 6 for 70
Men's Linen-finished Handkerchiefs,
hemstitched and with embroidered
initial in corner. Regular 15c grade
at 12io each, or 6 in a 7flr
fancy holiday box for VC
Bath Robes, $7.50 Grade at $5.98
Beacon Blanket Bath Robes for Men,
shown in styles with shawl collar,
button-front and pockets; many pat
terns and colorings. Regular $7.50
'grade, priced for this C QQ
sale at . .. pU.70
Suspender Sets, $1.25 Values at 99
A fine lot of Men's Suspender Sets,
all-elastic Suspenders with Garters to
match. They come in many colors
and in fancy holiday box. Regular
$1.25 values, priced for QQ
this sale at UiC
Dome Select
ITour Dolls
Mere, How.
And Profit by These Price Reductions
Don wait until everyone else has had
the pick of the stock and the best are
gone; make your selctions now, and they
will be carefully wrapped, ' put away
and delivered when desired. This lot
of special offerings for tomorrow and
the next day:
$3.00 Large Jointed Doll, QQ
25 inches high, at p 1 .170
$2.50 Large Jointed Dolls, J" ACk
24 inches high, at P
20-inch Kid Body Dolls, TQ
reduced to JC
20-inch Kid Body Dolls, rf
specially priced at P LJJ
24-inch Kid Body Dolls, do o -specially
priced at Pi.iU
35c Character Dolls,
all kinds, priced at . ....... . . . .OC
Teddy Bears, 25 to $3.50;d - AA
Stuffed Animals, 15 to . . . S A Vlli
Rubber Balls, 15 to SI; CA
Children's Books, 5 to . . .OUC
Every department is busy now and growing more so every day,
which means that our untiring efforts to fill the store with the
BEST in Christmas merchandise are appreciated by our store
friends throughout the city and vicinity. May we offer a very
important suggestion for your benefit as well as ours? Don't
delay your Christmas shonmner. There are many reasons why it
is to your advantage to come and make your selections from our stocks at once.
most important is, while we have crowded every part of our building with beautnui gilt tilings,
the very choicest must necessarily go to those who come first. Don't wait until you have de
cided upon what you are going to give. You can decide at once when you come here inspired
by the sight of the magnificent showing of acceptable articles.
Perhaps the
Another Out-of-the-Ordinary Showing and Sale of the
Most Heantiiul Mew Sillks
Charming and dainty patterns and the most wanted plain shadea Regular 85o to
and all sorts of fancy work. I T1 Qualities at
You Have Choice From Yard-wide Solid-Colored Silk Poplins in
most any wanted shade; 26-inch Plain-Colored Swiss Messalines
in both staple and evening shades; yard-wide Black Messaline
Silks of extra weight and beautiful rich finish; yard-wide Heavy
Lining Satins, shown in light gray, cream and tan ; 26-inch Black
Satin Duchesse, a Silk of soft graceful weave and perfect finish;
Trimming Silks, in a wonderful variety of patterns in rich effec
tive colorings: Waistiner Silks, in an unlimited assortment of
dainty designs and colorings; Dress Silks, without an end. In- Come Early.
eluded are weaves, paterns and colorings to suit every taste ' First Choice Is Best
Here is proof positive that holiday buying can be accomplished here with the maximum of
comfort and minimum of money. You have choice from regular 85c, $1.00, n
$155 and $1.50 Silks tomorrow at the remarkably low price, the yard JIC
December Price Reduction Sale of
Women's Winter Coats at 54
The latest models in Arabian and Baby Lamb, Cravenetted
Balmacaan, White Chinchilla, etc.; all sizes in di o tSA
values up to $25, clearance price for choice . P Ovl
Just ahead lies the "furious" part of Winter and just now
is when the opportunity is given you economical, outdoor
women to meet it safely, and at a saving. Each Coat em
braced in this December Price Reduction Sale was planned
with a view to practicability, to meet the purpose a Winter
Coat is intended to meet, namely: Satisfaction in Service.
Included are the latest and best models in Arabian and
Baby Lamb, Cravenetted Balmacaans, White Chinchillas
and a great many Novelties in high-grade fabrics. All
sizes in values up to $25.00, priced for 9 CO
this sale at only P V
A Great Holiday Display of Bath Robes and Kimonos at
All Prices From 98 Up to $10.50
Wisely choosing is early choosing, so don't delay your visit
to our Ready-to-Wear Section. We are offeringthe most
attractive values in Women's Bath Robes, made of the pop
ular Beacon Blankets. They come in various styles and
patterns and in many colorings ; all prices, $2.50 to $8.50.
Kimonos also make a very acceptable gift. Our stock, is
complete, containing as it does all desirable styles, patterns
and colorings in Crepes, Flannelettes, Messalines and Near
Silk. All sizes at all prices from 98 up to SIO.OO.
Handbags
Entire Stock Xmas Gloves
One may feel absolutely safe in giving Gloves, for even if
she receives duplicate pairs, yours will be quite as welcome.
It is gratifying to know in advance that your gift will be
appreciated so give Gloves. For street and dress wear,
and in a pretty holly box. These stocks respond nobly to
the one who seeks superlative values in Christmas Gloves.
The La France Glove, made of high-grade French lambskin.
They are shown in black and white and all the d - ff
best shades. All sizes. Priced for this sale . . . .H v "
The Eudora Glove, made of fine French kid and shown in
all colors, including black and white. 1 CI rt
All sizes, priced for this sale at P 1 OU
Pique-Sewn Gloves, with Paris point or embroidered back,
a heavy, serviceable Glove, priced for J Cf
this sale at only V Ov
Reynier Suede "Gloves, pique sewn or overseam, shown in
all the popular shades, priced for this d - Cf
sale at, the pair .' p 1 .OU
For Christmas Gifts
More and more does the
Leather Handbag show the
unexpected both in style and
fittings. Greater beauty and
new conveniences are m evi
dence where a woman least
expects to find them, as this
splendid stock goes far to
prove. Perhaps the sugges
tions below will serve to in
spire a desire to own at once
one of these.
$1.25 Bags, 98
Attractive . new styles m
fashionable leathers, well
made and well-finished
Handbags in regular $1.25
quality, priced for QQ
this salp. at OC
$2.25 Bags, $1.69
Pin Persian and Seal Grain
Bags in black, tan and gray;
silk-lined and with coin,
purse fittings. $2.00 and
$2.25 lines, Q
priced this sale . .P OJJ
$3.00 Bags at $1.98
An unusually fine lot of
Black Pin Persian and Real
Morocco Bags, with silk
or leather linings and com
plete fittings; the newest
and best shapes. Regular
$2.50 and $3 val- J- QQ
ues, this sale at . . P
Best Possible
Values in Our
Women's Hosiery
The most reliable makes are here in generous assortments. No matter what your particular
Hosiery may be, plain knitting or novelty effects, you'll find in our Hosiery Section the
best possible selection to be had and by far and away best values.
Phoenix Silk Hose, Guaranteed All ,TClr
Sizes in Black and Best New Shades
The Phoenix Hosiery is fully guaranteed to
wear to your satisfaction. The Stockings in
this sale are made full fashioned with double
heels and toes and are shown in all sizes in
black and in the wanted new colors.
Long-Wear Hose for Women Spe- J -t ff
cially Priced at Three Pairs for plvlU
Full-fashioned Stockings, made from a fine
mercerized yarn and with six-thread heel and
toe. They come with a perfect-fitting leg and
foot and in all sizes in white, black and the
best shades of tan. 3 pairs $1.00 pr. 35