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Possession of Belgium's Cap
High Government Official De
ital Would Be Strong Card
clares Evidence Indicates
There's Been Conspiracy,
at Peace Congress.
IMPORTANT ROAD CENTER
INFLATION IS TO BLAME
IAN
OCCUPATION
BRUSSELS
GREA
POLITICAL ADVANTAGE
PRICE
RISE
LOOMING
Abandonment of City Only Yut of
Strata? In Opinion of ZJ,yr
Slacuaalng- Xuropan War.
By J. W. T. Mason.
(Former London correspondent of the
United Presa.)
New York, Aug. 21. (11 a. m.)
The German occupation of Brussels
possesses a greater political than mili
tary advantage.
The city in strategically unlmport
ant at present, but If Germany -holds
It when the war ends It will possess &
strong; card at the congress which
drafts the peace terms.
Even If Germany should be defeated,
Us envoys will require all the material
advantages they can show to minimize
the terms against them, and possession
of Brussels will be a fact with lm
portant bargaining possibilities.
The Belgian capital Is somewhat Im
portant as a railroad and commit
sarlat center for the German army, but
me circumstance that it is in a com
munity hostile to the Invaders les
sens Its usefulness.
Strategy Is Praised.
The allies' strategy In abandoning
It was admirable from an economlo
as well as from a military viewpoint,
as Its bombardment was thus prevent
ed.
Of the Belgians who retreated to
Antwerp, probably only enough will
enter that ctty to do garrison duty.
the rest being- detached for active
field service.
No dispatches mention the French
or British as being with the Belgians
In the. north, and it Is practically cer
tain that they are In southern Bel-
glum.
The Germans probably will not fol
low their advantage to the northward
as there seems nothing to gain by such
a detour. They must plant a suffl
clent force In front of Antwerp to
keep the garrison locked up, but the
main purpose of their advance Is to
reach France.
A Paris dispatch briefly suggests
that If the Germans have selected
northern circling route, the allies'
plans will have to be rearranged.
Stroke Darin; One.
The possibilities of disconcerting
the enemy may have outweighed with
the Oerman general staff the danger
of following the course of the Scheldt
Into France, with Antwerp s great for
tifications threatening first the Ger
man ffank and then the rear.
If so the strategy involved will be
one of thofe daring war time strokes
afterward described as the work of a
genius If they succeed and the work
of a fool If they fall.
The French operations about Metz
and Saarbruck have been a feeling of
the teeth In the lion's mouth or atrass
burg, and thefb has been no progress
with the enveloping movement.
A French report mentions a Frenoh
advance Ruard retreat to the River
Bellle. The stream Is close to the
-French frontier and about IB miles
wst of half a dozen towns in Lor
raine taken by General Joffre. If the
French retreat, It meant an evacuatio
of these, and Germany's second victory
of the war.
Japanese Cruiser
Ready Tomorrow
Work at Hunter's Point Drydock Being1
Bashed Captain of War Vessel
Prlend of Iipslo's Commander.
Ban Francisco, Aug. 21. The bot
tom of the Japanese cruiser Idzuma
was undergoing a thorough cleaning
today at the Hunter's Point drydock
here, and was expected to be In the
water again some time tomorrow.
After the last touches to the war
ship In preparation for trouble with
Germany are completed the Idzuma
will take on stores and coal and will
then be ready for battle.
A courtesy call on Mayor Rolph was
made yesterday by Captain K. Mori
yama of the Idzuma. '
The captain was accompanied by
Consul General Numano and both as
sured Mayor Rolph that they hoped
for peace. After visiting Collector
Davis, Admiral Fond and General Mur.
ray and the commanding officers of
the United States vessels In port, Cap
tain Moriyama returned to his vessel.
The Japanese commander told Mayor
Rolph that he and Captain Haun of
the German cruiser Leipsio were warm
personal friends, and that It would be
a painful duty to have to meet his
friend in battle.
Foreign Drugs and
Chemicals Go Up
Roseburir. Or.. Aug? 21. In acknowl
edgment of a request from H. C. Parby
of Roseburg, asking If the federal con
gress could take some action toward
annulling patents on certain ; drugs.
medicines, and chemicals held by Eu
ropean concerns. United States 8enator
George E. Chamberlain has answered
to the effect that the suggestion o
Mr. Darby Is an Important one and is
worth consideration.
Mr. Darby has learned that the drugs
and chemicals controlled by foreign
concerns were the only ones materially
affected by the recent rise In prices.
In case congress has a right to annul
the Datents on these drugs and chem
icals, they can be manufactured In the
United States much cheaper.
Bomb Explosion
Causes Comment
Wews Keoelved at Chlasso, Switzer
land, Telling; of Injury of Ten Fas-seng-ersi
on Railroad Train.
Chiasso, Switzerland. Aug. 21. News
that a dynamite bomb was exploded
Wednesday night in a train bound
from Naples to Rome created much
comment here today.
No more was sent out than the bald
announcement of the, explosion, and
the statement that 10 passengers were
wounded, and it was supposed that the
censor had prevented the transmission
of details.
With Europe in Its present disturbed
state, it was felt that the Incident
might have high significance. . Some
believed it was an anti-militarist
demonstration. In view of the threat
of war between Italy and the Teutonic
allies. Others conjectured that it was
the work of anti-government agi
tators or of a German or Austrian,
angered at Italy's refusal to join its
former associates In the "Triple Alli
ance" against the rest of Europe.
Cardinal Vannutelli, who had been
recalled from Naples to Rome by the
pope's death, was a passenger on th.3
train, but was not Injured, though he
was compelled by the outrage to await
another train.
Foreign Shipping
Being Resumed
British Cruiser and Prenon Montcalm
Arrive Off "Vancouver Island on
Sash to Coast.
Seattle, Wash., Aug. 21. With the
reported arrival of the British cruiser
Newcastle and the French cruiser
Montcalm off Vancouver island, and
the departure of the German cruiser
Leipslc for the Samoan Islands, for
eign shipping from Puget sound,
paralyzed at the first boom of war, is
being resumed today.
Both cruisers have been rushed to
this coast to protect merchant vessels
flying the flags of their respective na
tions, and their presence is having an
immediate effect In restoring confi
dence.
The Newcastle left the naval station
at Esquimau, fully coaled, yesterday
and put to sea. The Montcalm was
reported coaling In Barclay sound,
from scows.
Coincident with the activity of these
cruisers Is the departure last night
for San Francisco of the Harrison di
rect liner Candidate, held here for a
week because of the war scare. She
carried a large cargo from here and
will add to It at San. Francisco, from
where she will sail for Europe via the
Panama canal.
This Is Declaration of Official Pol-
lowing- an Extensive Search By
Agents for Evidence.
Funds for British Wounded.
Los Angeles, Aus;. 21. With many
leading Anglo-Americans as directors.
the British Red Cross Society of South
ern California is organized today to
accept funds to promote the care of
British wounded In the European war.
British Consul C. Mortimer White
heads the organization.
A Pleasing
Sharpness
that quenches the
thirst. A purity
that invigorates.
These features
make
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Oregon Man Named
Inspector of Meat
Charles Harrington of Ashland Gets
South Omaha Appointment Protest
to Senator Kane.
(Washington Bureau of Tbe Journal.)
Washington, Aug. 21.-Charles F,
Harrington, of Ashland, Or., has been
appointed meat Inspector at South
Omaha.
the ideal Summer
beverage. It's brewed
for family use.
Portland
Brewing Co.
A-5325 Main 708
Labor Exemption Opposed.
Washington. Aug. 21. The Wlllam
ette Iron and Steel Works, and F. S,
Haradon & Son wired Senator Lane
that they disapprove the exemption of
labor In the Clayton bill.
Boys Scuffle Over
1 Paper j One Is Dead
t Stabbed In Knee by His Brother, Or,
Tills Basso Succumbs to Blood Poi
soning in Tew Hours.
Tacoma, Wash.. Aug. 81. Orvllle
Reese. 18 years old. Is dead here today,
having been stabbed by his 15-year-old
brother, Clarence, as the result of
scuffle to see which ' of the bovs
should read a copy of an evening paper
first When Clarence failed to wrest
the paper from his brother, he ran into
the house, grabbed a butcher knife and
stabbed Orvllle in the knee. The
wound was not considered serious but
blood poison set in and he died in
few hours.
Chinese Sound Uncle Sam.
Shanghai, Aug. 21, The Chinese
rovernment has asked the United
States charge d'affaires at the capital
wnat me wasnmgton administration
would think of the cession by Ger
many Dack to China of Kiao Chao, ac
cording; to a message from Peking. I
was surmised ber that thl m.on
I Oermany had suggested such an ar-
Raiding British Colony.
London, Aug. 21. Crossing the fron
tier from German East Africa Into
British territory a small German force
is raiding villages and commandeering
cattle and supplies, according to a mes
sage from Nairobi.
Swiss Are on Guard
Against Austrians
s
Determined to Baslst Any Farther in.
radon of Their Territory With
Porce, It Is Said.
Berne, Switzerland, Aug. 21. Swiss
troops were keeping; a very close
watch today on the Austrian force con
centrating In the Tyrol near the Inter
national frontier.
It was the general opinion that they
were gathering: with a view to hos
tilities with Italy, but due weight was
given to the possibility that they mlgh
be Intended further to strengthen the
Germans In Alsace, in which case
march along tbe Swiss-German border
would be Involved, perhaps attended,
as happened In some Instances when
tbe Duke of Tuscany's forces matte
the same journey recently, with vio
lations of Switzerland's neutrality.
Whether on the French, the German,
the Austrian or the Italian elopes of
the Alps, the Swiss were determined
to resist any further Invasions of
their territory with force.
Oregon "Jacks" for
Contending Armies
Governor West Receives Proposition
Prom Kan Who Believes Canning
Plant Would Be Profitable to Stat.
Salem, Or., Aug. 21. An eastern
Oregon man has put a proposition up
to Governor West to capitalize the
war in Europe for the benefit of this
state by engaging In the slaying and
canning of Jackrabbits, with the view
of feeding the contending armies. He
says there are plenty of Jackrabbits
in Oregon, and that all that is needed
Is a large cannery. Governor West
has taken no action concerning the
eastern Oregon man's plan.
(United Press Leaaed Wlr.)
Washington, Aug. 21. That the
men responsible for the recent ad-
vanoe in the price of foodstuffs will
be Indicted soon was the declaration
today of a high government official
here. He said the department of Jus
tice had gathered conclusive evidence
showing that artificial inflation was
responsible for the advance In prices.
Sees No Good Reason.
San Francisco, Aug. 21. Despite the
stories told the federal grand Jury yes-
leraay Dy Dig sugar men of the Pa
cific coast in an effort to explain the '
war prices on that commodity, I
United States District Attorney Pres
ton still believed today that there was
no legitimate reason for the advance. I
Robert Oxnard, the millionaire beet
sugar manufacturer, and Harry W.
.Thomas, secretary of a Hawaiian sugar
corporation, were the principal wit
nesses. Ten other sugar men also tes
tified.
"Oxnard's explanation did not tally
with that offered by Thomas at all'
said Preston. "I am more convinced
than ever that the rise In sugar prices
was simply an attempted holdup. I
think we will be able to prove without
doubt that unlawful combinations have
been formed by sugar men. Jobbers
and wholesalers.
Other wholesale sugar men were to
be called when the investigation was
resumed today.
Mexican Boat Not
Permitted to Leave
Collector at San Franclaoo Believes
Coal Cargo Is Intended for the Ger
man Cruiser leipsio.
San Francisco. Aug. 21. The tor
pedo boat Preble was still guarding the
Mexican steamer Mazatlan in the har
bor here today, and will continue on
guard until the ownership and destina
tion of 500 tons of coal on board the
vessel are settled. Until then, the Ma
zatlan will not be allowed to leave.
Collector of Customs Davla believes
the fuel is Intended for the German
cruiser Leipsic.
"I have settled in my own mind," he
said, "the Identity of this coal. It is
part of the fuel bought for the Leipsio
when that cruiser was In San Fran
cisco a few days ago. The Mazatlan
will not be allowed to clear until Its
ownership, which is alleged to have
changed, is clearly shown."
La France Brings Refugees.
New York. Aug. 21. The French
liner La France arrived here late yes
terday with 1490 American refugees
from Europe. All the vessels In the
bay and the East river Joined in an en
thusiastic welcome, blowing their whis
tles, and their crews cheering the re
turning Americans. Factories and
other establishments on shore also took
part in the demonstration. It was the
greatest welcome ever given any ves
sel entering the harbor since Admiral
Dewey's victorious return from Ma
nila. La France"!! cabins were filled to
capacity, and many millionaires slept
in the steerage. Included among the
passengers were many school teachers.
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Suits Selling at $9.00 to $10.50
Are $6.45
And $11.00 to $14.50 Suits
For $7.45
In Sizes for Boys From 6 to 18 Years
In this sale you will find suits of worsteds, home
spuns, new English novelties, in blue mixtures, grays,
tans, browns and black and white checks.
These suits represent the best that can be had in
boys medium-weight clothing.
In Norfolks, both plain and fancy styles in fact,
every up-to-date model will be found here.
They are lined with extra quality serge and mohair
the trousers are lined throughout and have taped
teams. Fourth Floor
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Saturday A Great Sale of
Girls Wash Dresses
$1.75, $2.25, $5.50. $8.50 to $14.50 Summer Dresses
Sale 98c, $1.29, $2.69, $3.75 to $6.95
Ages 6 to 14 Years
Every girl's dress in our stock is placed on sale at these greatly reduced prices. There
are dresses of
Voile
Linen
Lingerie
Crepe
Gingham
Percale
Ratine
Poplin
Chambray
Made in the fashions of the day, on simple lines becoming; to the younger girls. There are
dresses for school wear and dresses dainty enough for parties and real hand-embroidered dresses.
The trimmings are varied, but invariably follow out youthful ideas.
When school days are so close at hand, many mothers will appreciate the possibilities of this
sale, as these dresses are actually priced at less than they can be made at home. Fourth Floor
AlKDur
Juniors Suits
Less Than Half
Price
Suits Selling to $40
Now $15
Suits Selling to $25
Now $10
Tourth Tloor.
Just Received
New White
Balmac an Coats
For Junior Girls
Sixes IS to 17 years
$12.50 to $15.00
Also
For Little Boys
from 1 to 8 years
Newest Balmacaan
Coats
Of Tweed and Fancy
Mixtures
$5.00 to. $9.00
T earth Floor.
These New Black Velvet Hats at$2.95
Are Especially Appropriate
for Present Day Wear
They are unusually smart, pos
sessing a charming style seldom
found In a medium-priced hat.
They are of soft black velvet
in a sailor style as illustrated,
having two narrow bands of
creamy white kid around the
crown, finished with two small
tailored bows. For an early Fall
hat nothing could better fill your
needs than one of these very new
and extremely attractive hats.
sops a Tloor
Women's New Silk Lisle Stockings
The Regular 35c Qualities
24c Pair
Made full-fashioned, with reinforced sole, heel and toe
and extra wide garter tops. In black only.
While these stockings were bought as seconds, their
defects are so slight as not to impair the worth of
their qualities. They were unpacked from their cases
but yesterday morning and represent one of the best
stocking bargains of the season. First Floor
Double Pique
Collars and Vestees
$1.25
Fashion heralds the ar
rival of the new double
pique collars with vestees,
There may be dresses for every
hour of the day, but every dress
and suit, generally speaking, must
have its pique vest and collar.
Combined vestees and collars,
excellently made of fine quality
pique are here in force. The
vestees are long and ample and
the collars are mora graceful in
line than any we have seen.
They are fashioned after a new
model that obviates the trouble
some collar band and insures
their staying in place, trimmed
with pearl buttons. First Floor
If You Visit the
Lipman-Wolfe Hair Goods Shop
you can save both time and trouble in selecting your corffure needs.
We offer you an unlimited variety of hair accessories, as well as the
assistance of experts who will gire you their close personal attention.
Our prices are within the reach of every woman the following
offerings will prove it beyond a word of doubt:
Switches, 18 inches long, special at . .85c
Switches, 20 inches long, special at $1.35
Switches, 22 inches long, special at .$135
Switches, 24 inches long, sptcial at $2.25
Switches, 26 inches long, special at $2.25
Switches, 28 inches long, special at $3.95
Switches, 30 inches long, special at $3J95
Mail orders filled Send full-length strands. Do not send comb
ings as samples. Second Floos
Discontinued Models of
Smart Set, LaVida andW.B. Corsets
Selling From $3.50 to $9.50
Special $1.19
This assortment includes some of our best corsets, boned
with genuine whalebone and wahlon, and the materials are
especially fine and durable. They come with medium or me
dium high bust and medium and long hip lines. The sixes are
broken, but every size from 18 to 30 is to be found in some of
these makes. Fourth Floor
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definitely.