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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (May 16, 1915)
INTEREST CENTERS IN BERLIN'S REPLY Number of Nations at War Of fers Serious Obstacle to . . Such a Plan. GERMAN AMBASSADOR AND GERMAN EMBASSY AT WASHINGTON. OTHER PLANS OFFERED Inclusion of Passengers From Vcs feels Carrying Munitions or Ab solute Contraband Is Also k Under Consideration. 'ontinucil From rirst raBe position is Indisputable. Germany, how. r-vei. iioioa mat this nan become a. debatable Question on account of changed conditions and if the two classes of ocean-going traffic were separated, submarines would direct their attention to contraband ships alone. Oh lection Kound lo l'lun. The objection to this, however, in the opinion of tsonie officials, i3 that the plan still would not provide for the humane treatment which international law prescribes for the crew of a vessel carrying: contraband and making- no re sistance to visit and search or any at tempt to run a blockade. To torpedo without warning or to even give time for the crew of a vessel carrying con traband to get into small boats, it was pointed out. would leave them to the mercy of the high seas unless a big ooat happened to be nearby. This is the position taken in the American note, and some officials doubted whether there would be any concessions on this point, for it -involves the prlciples of humanity for which the United States has taken so vigorous a stand. DlnarmlDK ot Merchanttncnt Proposed. Another suggestion which was wide ly discussed by officials was the. nn. xible announcement by the allies that none of their marchant ships would b armed hereafter. Merchant ships of y nationality, according to a ruling from the State Department early in the war, have the right to carry guns not larger than six-inch calibre, "for defensive purposes only," but by an in formal arrangement with the British government clearance has been refused Kritish ships at American ports unless they disposed of their guns. Out of these phases of the question, there was belief In diplomatic quarters, however, that some solution of the questions involved eventually would be reached without any repetition In the meantime of such a disaster as befell the l.usitania. WILLAPA WOMAN IS DEAD Its. Rebecca M. Lilly Succumbs at Residence of Son. 1MK.VT.O. Wash., May 15. (Special.) Mrs. Hebecca M. Lilly died May 9 at the residenco of h"r son, E. W. Lilly, in th Wtllapa Valley, one mile above Menln. She had been ill more than two and a half years. Mrs. Lilly was born in Oneida County. New York, Oc tober 16, 1S41. Her parents moved to Chicago in 1845 and to Iowa about 10 years later. .She was married August 20, 1S63, to "Watson W. Lilly. Jn 1872 they came to the Pacific Coast, landing at Astoria October 11. They remained on Clatsop Kench about a year and then camo to Pacific County and after stopping a Winter at Oysterville they settled on a farm in the Willapa Valley, where l.hey lived 29 years. Since then they have lived with the eldest son on an adjoining farm. Mrs. Lilly is survived by her wid ower, four children and two grand children. The chlldi-cn are' May B. Lilly, who served as a missionary J 6 years in Malnysia: Krnest W., of Menlo; Gertrude L. Bloomhardt. of Raymond, and Le Roy Lilly, of Bridgeport. Doug lass County, who has two children, a girl of 10 and an Infant son. BAKER HAS CIVIC LEAGUE Organization Comprising; lintire City Is Formed and Begins Work. BAKER, Or., May 15. (Special.) The Baker Civic Improvement League has been formed here and has begun pctive work in beautifying the city. More than 100 members already have been enrolled and it is planned to have at least 500 before Summer. The league plans to take up street and sidewalk improvement, uniform parking, plant ing of flowers and shrubbery, beauti fying of vacant lot and similar ideas, including a swat-the-fly campaign. It has been in existence only two weeks, but the agitation has caused the start ing of petitions for the improvement of at least three streets. The city has been divided Into five districts with committees irk each so that the entire city will be covered. The officers in stalled Friday were: President Oeorge M. Foster: vice-president. Mrs. C. C Powell; secretary. W. 11. llalliday. The district chairmen are: North Baker E. II. Harmon; Central Baker, A." C. strange; West Baker. Mrs. W W. .Stevens; South Baker, Mrs. Fred Phil lips; East Baker, Mrs. W. H. Strayer. 1300 CHILDREN WANT BELL Raker Pupils Send Petitions 38 l'ect Ixng to Philadelphia. BAKER. Or, May 13. (Special.) Baker school pupils are so anxious to have the Liberty Bell stop here on its way to Portland that they ire con stantly adding names to additional peti tions. The Baker public school pupils prepared a petition- 34 feet long and containing 1200 names and the -St. Francis Academy children made another petition four feet long with 118 names. The bell is due here the first week in July and if sufficient stop is made the Fourth of July and Liberty Bell cele brations may be combined. The Baker Concert Band is planning to take charge of the Independence day pro gramme, but if the bell comes it will join In the other celebration. Seattle Motorists Leave Woodland. WOODLAND, May 15. (Special. ) J. C. Urennen and J. B. Anderson, of Seattle, passed through Woodland last night on their way hack to Seattle after a trip to the San Francisco fair. They left San Francisco Saturday and, despite the rain and- mud. have made the trip thus far without mishap. They say that the worst piece of road that they struck between San Francisco and here wa'n from Vancouver to Woodland. Thjry arc riding a motorcycle. X " U Vi isf-. , ?-' . If . VS : Y - 7 U .V, L 2-6X. I Vv:, XV''vvV. ' J " - Tj r . IS III -yy jtp -. t f I Photos by Bain News Service. SNAPSHOT OF COVXT VOX BERNSTORFF AVAS 9IADE RECK1STLV. DIPLOMAT MAY GO German Ambassador's Posi tion Becomes Difficult. FAULT IS OPENLY FOUND Reference, in Xote to Berlin, to "Surprising Irregularity"' of Con duct Tliouglit to rrcsagc liarly Retirement. WASHINGTON. May 15. Diplomatic circles in Washington took scarcely less Interest today in the status of Count von Bcrnstori'f, lie German Am bassador, man in the . main issues in volved in the note to Germany concern ing submarine warfare. The Ambassa dor, in the view of some, is likely to find it impossible to remain in Wash ington for two reasons. One is the fact that the American Government may be said to have "gone over his head" in the dispatch of the note to Berlin. The other i3 the criticism of the Ambassador in the note itself, which said: "I do not refer to this for the pur pose of calling the attention of. the Imperial German government at this time to the surprising irregularity of a. communication from the Im per ial Ger man Embassy at Washington addressed to the people of the United States through the newspapers, but only for the purpose of pointing out that no warning that an unlawful and inhu mane act would be committed can pos sibly be accepted a an excuse or pallia tion for that act or as an abatement of the responsibility for its commis sion." "Surprising irregularity" is regarded as a strong phrase. In the diplomatic sense, and In its relation to the other matters discussed, and it is regarded therefore as not unlikely that the Ger man government may find some way of withdrawing Count von Bernstorff, without waiting for a formal action by the United States. The State Department today declines to discuss this phase of the subject. Officials of the Germany Embassy were equally reticent. Meanwhile the Washington police have strongly Increased the guard over the German Embassy, because of the many threatening letters received by Count von Bernstorff since the sink ing of the Lusltania. REBELS FIRE ON LISBON (Continued Krom First Pse says it believes the information proba bly is correct. Committee Meets on Battleahtp. The Lisbon correspondent of Reuter's Telegram Company, In a dispatch dated today, says it is announced that the revolutionary movement in Portugal is exclusively republican. Its object is to defend and consolidate the republic by the formation of a new ministry, he says. The revolutionary committee met aboard the battleship Vasco da Gama for the purpose of selecting a new government. It is reported that Joac Chagas, ex-Premier and Minister of the Interior, will be the new Premier and also Minister of the Interior. The Madrid correspondent of the Fabre Agency says that the Spanish government on Saturday received from the Governor of Badajose. Spain, near the Portuguese frontier, the following statement concerning the revolt: "The rebellion broke out at Lisbon aboard the cruiser Adamaster. which at 3:30 o"clock bombarded the city. A band of 00 citizens stormed the Alcan tara barracks. They entered the bar racks cheering the republic. Many were killed and wounded. Republican Guard In Stcadfant. "The whole republican guard re mains loyal to the government and has occupied the streets, in squads and strategic points, scattering the crowds. Several bombs have been explolcd. "The Bishop Vasco da Gama has left Lisbon on a secret mission. All rail way and telegraph communication around the capital has been Interrupted. The Elba garrison remains faithful and has sent troops to Lisbon. At San tarcm an artillery regiment bombarded the Twenty-fourth Infantry, whose losses are unknown. A band of civilians set fire to a-British cork factory at 1'ortaleg re. Ther litis slIso been an outbreak at Oporto, where several per sons were wounded." SHE DARKENED HER GRAY HAIR A Kansas City Lady Darkened Her Gray Hair and Stimulated Its Growth by a Simple Home Process. She Telis How She Did It. A well-known resident of Kansas City. Mo., who darkened her gray hair by a simple home process, made the following statement: "Any lady or gentleman can darken their gray or faded hair, stimulate its growth and make it soft and glossy with this sim ple recipe, which they can mix at home. To half pint of water add 1 oz. of bay rum, 1 small box of Barbo Com pound and M oz. cf glycerine. These ingredients can be purchased at any drugstore at very little cost. Apply to the hair every other day until the gray hair is darkened sufficiently, then every two weeks. This mixture re lieves scalp troubles and is excellent for dandruff and falling hair. It does not stain the scalp, is not sticky or greasy and does not rub off. It will make a gray haired person look 10 to 20 years younger. Adv. Woman's Health Requires Care Women are so constituted as to be peculiarly susceptible to constipation, and their Keneml health depends in large measure on careful regulation and correc tion or this tendency. Their delicate organisms rebel at the violence or catnartic and tum- tive remedies, which, while they may anora temporary relief. shock the system and seriously disturb the functional organs. A mild laxative is far preferable, and. 1 properly compounded. mucn more enective. The combination of simple laxative neroa with pepsin sold in drug stores under the name of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin,, is ideal for women's use. A fre trial bottle can be obtained by writing to ur. w. ts. Caldwell. 452 Washington St., Monticello. "YOU CAN DO BETTER FOR HESS ON THIRD STREET 1 Store Opens Daily at 8:30 A. M. On Saturdays 9:00 A. M. Pacific Phone Marshall 5080 The Most in Value The Best in Quality Store Closes Daily at 5 :30 P. SI. On Saturdays 6:00 P.M. Home Phone A 2112 EXTRA! WOMEN'S NEW NOVELTY -TWO TONE HOSE The Most Fashionable Cfl.D-' Color Combinations atvlCrflll Up-to-the-minute Hosiery fash ion's latest decree fine lisle fin ished, full-fashioned Ktockinjrs, made with double heel and toe and high-spliced heel all sizes in two tone effects in the most desirable color combinations black and white, pink and white, gray ntl white, etc good durable Stockings at a popular price ,"0 A PAIR The Prevailing Demand for Popular Prices Meets Ready Response Mere. These Unusual Economy Chances Abound Throughout the Entire Store These Few Items to Illustrate: Royal Society Cordicliet In All Sizes At lOc a Ball Conies in white and ecru. A thread suitable for all kinds of crochet work. Cordichet is a hard-twisted, six-cord thread, suit able for all styles of cro chet work and lace mak ing. Due to the fact that it is manufactured from best quality of cotton grown (the fine, strong long-fibered Sea Island cotton), it has a more bril liant luster than any other crochet cotton, is exceed ingly smooth, delightful to work with and gives a beautiful even finish. 50c Stamped Pillow Tops at 25 At half price we are clos ing out a fine lot of Art Ticking Pillow Tops, stamped in a splendid lot of patterns in floral and conventional designs; also a lot of Cross-Stitch Flag Pillow Tops. 50c oe values at OC vf' Our Annual May Sale of UndeFmrnsliiris Few women will be able to resist buying these beau- tnuny made, handsomely designed Muslin Under- yj. nxuiv 1.11 vaui ui juui ciiiaic uy ocelli; tViOlVl riO -l 1 - Vrtll sj-ii-i1 flnTf M.nlrn ... . . . ( unm v-c ij . j.uu.uuiuii u uicxrvt; uicsc J" menus yuui - self as cheaply as you can buy them at this sale. & uaim.v iomDinauon suns, envelope cnemise, rrin- cess Slips; a Full Variety of Styles in Nain- qq sook and Crepe; values to $1.75, Choice iOC In this assortment you will find an extensive variety of stvles in Combination Suits " Fnvplnno Phomicn and Princess Slips, all cleverly designed, well fashioned and neatly trimmed garments. They come in all sizes and are made of fine Nainsook and Crepe with pretty trimming of laces, embroideries and ribbons. Garments in qualities regularly sold up to qq $1.75, your choice tomorrow at. OC Gowns at 50 to S1.50 All new styles with low neck, slipover, high and V-shaped neck. Fine gar ments made of Nainsook, Cambric or Crepe with trimmings of laces, em broideries and ribbons. Not a gar ment in the lot but what is made and finished in a perfect manner. 50S 85, 98S $1.19 and $1.50 Corset Covers at 25 and 50 Neat and attractive styles in fine crepe and nainsook trimmed with dainty embroideries and laces; all sizes, at. 25 and 50 Skirts at 69 to $1.50 An unsurpassed showing, including an unlimited variety of styles. Under skirts of excellent fit and finish, made of fine materials and finished with embroidery or lace-trimmed flounce. Every garment new and considerably underpriced at following low prices: 69, 85S.1, $1.25 and $1.50 Muslin Drawers, 75c Values, at 50? A showing of all the new styles in nainsook and crepe with lace or em broidery trimming. Regular 75c val ues on sale at 50c No Such Values Elsewhere in The Season's Choicest A flood of Spring time Silks at es pecially low prices the most magnificent silks in superb and novel patterns, and the most re markable color ings, as well as the most fashion able new and staple shades silks especially desirable for fancy costumes for Springtime and Summer wear. Pru dence should prompt you to purchase here. The Popular New 40-in. Solid Colored Crepe de Chines At $1.25 and $1.50 Yard One of the season's most desirable and most-fashionable silks, shown in a full assortment of staple and new plain shades, including black. They come in 40-inch width and in two splendid qual- di g ities at, a yard $1.25 and piOU New Tub Silks At75cYard 32 to 36-inch Tub Silks, shown in a full assort ment of new striped pat terns light grounds with fast colored stripes. All new and of unusual quality priced, p7Cf. a yard 32-inch Satin Striped Tub' Silks in a great range of rich colorings. All size stripes. Elegant Wash Silks of superior quality priced, a yard All Wanted Shades in Plain Colored At95cYard 95c Taffetas at ffl.OO Yard Just received a . great shipment of the extremely fashionable, plain-colored, yard-wide Taffeta Silk of soft, durable -weave and rich, lustrous finish. They come in wanted colors for street d - ff and evening wear. A,special value at, yd. vf Housekeepers, Attention Profit by This Sale of Wliite, Cream a,ndl Sciu Cnrta,in Scrims With Drawn work Borders Also Colored - -i Bordered Madras Reg. 15c Lines at, Yard 1C The Drapery Department has a matchless display of the new window' coverings and prices will be found unusually attractive. Take this sale for ex ample it is a special underpricing of several hun dred yards of Curtain Scrims and Madras in Stt-inch width. The Scrims come in white, cream and ecru and with drawnwork borders, and the Madras is shown in pretty colored border effects. Both lines are of the best 15c quality and both arc on - f X X V sale at, yard, FEATHER PILLOWS At 39 Each Regular 50c Kind Here is 'a sale of just such Pillows as you will need for porch use, for the hammock and for ODD CURTAINS At 98 Pair $1.50 and $1.75 Values A closing out of odd lot Curtains at a bargain price. Included are those Scotch in Scotch Lace, Cable XTi-' 1 O XT . 1 rni . n iei ami ocrini. ieaiana " ,u"8t y, !-' desirable styles in white 24 inches, are covered and Arabian. 51. nml with good quality tick ing and filled with fine, clean feathers. Regular 50c kind. This on sale at. 3-yard lengths in "quali ties regularly sold at $1.50 and $1.75 a pair. Yourchoice.while qq they last OC A Great Sale of Maip Switches The favored new styles are featured. A perfect match is assured be cause of the wide vari ety of colors and shades shown and the prices have been reduced in a manner to prompt you to act at once. See these offerings immediately: 26-inch Wavy 3-strand or Separate Switches at $1.9S 30-inch Wavy 3-strand or Separate Switches $2.79 36-inch Wavy 3-strand or Separate Switches $ i.9S 26-inch Wavy 3-strand or Separate Switches $ 4.9S 30-inch Wavy 3-strand or Separate Switches $7.50 50c Black Rubber Dressing Combs at 35 25c Black Rubber Dressing Combs at 1G 75c WThite Ivory Dressing Combs at 49c 35c White Ivory Dressing Combs at 25 r