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THE .OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, ; PORTLAND, TUESDAY. JANUARY 14, 1919. BERNSTORFF BOUGH T. OFF TWO PAPERS TO HELP BEAT WILSON Former Advertising Manager of Colorado Papers Testifies Before Senate Body. Washington, Jan. 14. Two Colorado newspaper, the Pueblo Chieftain and the Grand Junction News, were subsi dized by Count von Bemstorff, the Ger- man ambassador, In 1916, for the pur pose of defeating' President Wilson in the presidential race. A. J. Smith of iLo Angeles, former advertising and circulation manager of the two papers, with offices In Denver, told the senate propaganda investigating committee thl. afternoon. Inspired by I. N. Stephens and Alvaln Swain, who controlled the two papers, following conferences, with the German consul at Denver, Dr Seigler, and the Austrian consul. Von Fisher, Smith said he went to New York, and on October 13. 1915, corresponded with Ambassador von Bernstorff at the Rlts-Carlton. At this meeting it was agreed that $20,000 should be paid to those who eon trolled the two papers. In monthly In stallments, to permit them to circular ise Colorado. New Mexico, Utah and Ari zona with their editions containing po litical editorials. The tenor of the editorials was to be dictated by the German consul at Denver. One of them proposed the nomination of Colonel Roosevelt by the Chicago Republican convention, and others were directed against President Wilson's candidacy. Smith said. Three Minor Mishaps Reported to Police Three minor accidents were reported to the police Monday. Joe Fhillitt. a 10-yea'r-old boy. while climbing a tree In the yardof his home nt 381 Union ave nue, .fell and broke his arm. He was taken to the Good Samaritan hospital. John W. Poor, 45 years of age, a resi dent of Mllwaukie, suffered a cut head and bruised hip, the result of a hangar falling 'on him at the Columbia River shipyard. George Sphninop, 30 years of age, had all the toes of one foot broken as the result of a wheel falling on it at the Columbia River yard. Both men were taken to the Sellw-ood hospital. A. Rafael Vejar Is Rapidly Recovering A. Rafael Vejar, consul of Chile and Mexico for the states of Oregon and Washington, Is expected to be well enough to leave the Portland Sani tarium either Wednesday or Thursday. i air. v ejar was taken sick at the Seward hotel about 10 days ago, during the ab sence of his family on a holiday visit In the; east Besides representing the Mexican government, Mr. Vejar also is acting consular representative of the Chilean government in Portland. He Is being attended by .Dm Charles Krlsbie Noble Wiley Jones. 'Casualty List Wrong Mrs. Brown's Opinion Reports that Lieutenant Royal F Brown, son of Mrs. Alice M. Brown of 607 Montgomery street, has been Injured In France, is a mistake is the belief of Mrs. Brown. The war department noti fied Mrs; Brown that her son was se verely wounded about October 24. Lieutenant Brown has been in the serv ice of the supplies department for over a year and has not been near the fight- jus attpraing 10 Mrs. Brown Washington County Insurance Company Drops German Name Hillsboro, Jan. 14. The annual meet ing of the German Mutual Fire Insur ance association of Washington county, consisting of 940 members, carrying over a million and a half of fire in surance on farm buildings, was held here this week. There was an unanimous vote to change the name of the organization to the "Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Washington County." The institution has been conducted 36 years with never a default In the pay ment of a fire loss. . City ftroperty is not Insured, and by their report It ia shown that for the year 1918 the cost of Insur ance per each 11000 was $1.77. Since organization the Mutual has paid out about $30,000 for fire losses. Samuel K. Graf of Portland, route 2, Is the president, and Krwln Ritter of Linnton, route 2, Is secretary. The as sociation has $750 Invested in Liberty bonds. All members of the association are farmers. Pioneer Woman Dies Hillsboro. Jan. 14. Mrs. Susan Essner, aged 74 years, died Monday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John W. Connell. of this city. She Is survived by the following children: Joseph and Ga briel Essner, Mountalndale, Or. ; Mrs. Connell, Hillsboro, and Eugene Essner of San Francisco. Her husband died many years ago and was one of the early settlers on the east fork of Dairy creek, thla county. Fear of Failing Mid-term "Exam" Cause of Suicide Despondent over minor troubles, the main one probably being a fear that she would fall In the midterm examinations at high school. Miss Nina Pearl Propst, 16 years of age, committed suicide at her home on Capitol Hill Monday night by Inhaling gas. The giri turned on the gas heater without lighting it, threw a coat over it and lay down on the floor, covering herself with a coat. The body was found by H. Propst, a cousin, on his re turn home. Deputy Coroner Leo Goetsch was notified, arid after an examination decided that it was not necessary to hold an inquest, as the case was plainly suicide. The coroner took charge of the body. Miss Propst was a cousin of H. L. Propst of 1291 Glenn avenue and Ralph McKechnie. cashier of the First National bank of Albany. Or. Two brothers and an uncle survive, one of the brothers being in the navy. The girl Is said by th coroner to have been an orphan. DANCING DE HONEY'S BEAUTI FUL ACADEMY TWENTY THIRD A3?D WASHINGTON NEW GLASSES FOR RFfilNNFRS SSfjM Start Monday, Thursday v 5jp and Friday ertiligi lfcL this week. Adraneed class starts T a e d a y evealng, 8 to lliSt. All popular and latest ballroom dances correctly ttirht In toV; LADIES S2.50, GENTS $5 to all joining these classes this week. Take one or four lessons a week. Tick ets are good until used. The only school teaching from 8 to 11. Plenty of prac tice. No embarrassment. Separate step room and extra teachers for backward pupils. A thorough printed description of all dances free for pupils. Join these new classes. Learn from professional dancers where you will meet refined people and enjoy yourself. Private lessons all hours. Call afternoon or evening. Phone Main 7656. i ' o last xJi!': i times rNJ ! TODAY V ! r o ( i ? J I I 1 v I I A hmiwi N I DALT0N i in . x c f "pUICKSANDS" I I DOUG. FAIRBANKS' Pictograph j , j TRAINING - QUARTERS Parsons Comedy . TOMORROW "GOOD-BYE BILL!" ! Delivery Service to Ewawhe, Riviera, Riverwood, Riverdale has been re sumed for the benefit of our clientele in these sections. C'McrcKomiioo of c Merit dnfcT You can buy the February Pictorial Review Patterns in the new : location on the street floor, just below the elevators. Last Day To Buy Framed Pictures IN THE ANNUAL SALE AT HALF PRICE Our picture gallery is the scene of eager buying these days little wonder, with 500 of the world's foremost masterpieces, both old and modern, reduced to exactly half their for mer price. Select hand-colored pho- Qtographs, Copley prints, carpon pnotograpns, repro ductions in color by for eign and American paint ers, original oil paintings, etc. Your opportunity to choose your favorites. Framed and unframed reproductions of etchings colored sepia platinum prints, French prints in short, a marvelous assort ment from our famous col lection. 50c to $250. HALF PRICE. Sixth Flojpr, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. Wed day CMM me JANUA A n OS 1EM Y S AILE Wednesday, for the fist timd in this great saje, a wonderful assortment of children's hose goes on the tables at prices to bb marveled at. Mothers are urged to stock up for d year to come for a duplication of such a sale as this in the near future would be impossible. 5000 WOMEN'S HANDKERCHIEFS A Monster Sale! SIX FOR Plain white lremstitched handkerchiefs. Dainty pure white embroidered handkerchiefs. Handkerchief with inch hem and embroidery. Some with wide damask tape and colored edge. Many with - tiny script initials white or colored. Beautifully embroidered mourning handkerchiefs. - Such a sale would have created a furore three years ago before the price of handkerchiefs soared sky high and now it is ah event to be proud of! Think of choosing from . 5000 crisp dainty kerchiefs of sheer -batiste, fine lawn and linene in the daintiest patterns. Every one is well made and finished with hemstitched edge or fancy colored border ! Surely this is the time to buy handkerchiefs by the dozen the savings are enormous ! Bargain Square, Main Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. ,: SKIRTS of SILK For Street or Dress HALF PRICE A choice lot of fancy silk skirts for house or street wear, that sold formerly from $6.95 to 20, are now reduced just half. Pretty plaid and striped silks, some .with satin stripes attractively becoming styles and ssessinf a decidedly "Spring time" appearance. A host of styles and designs to choose from. Buy now for less for Spring wear. Third Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. Sample Baked Beans in the Fireless Cooker Demonstration Sample the Baked Beans in the Fireless Cooker Demonstration and jiear Mrs. Hearn's interesting talks on fireless cookery. She Is the factory expert, and explains all the fascinating details of that wonder of wonders the Domestic Science Fireless Cooker. Houseware Section, Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. RUGS STILL PLENTY. OF SAVINGS Almost unbelievable val ues in this great, below-market-prices sale of floor coverings. A Agio Persian Wilton Rugs $89 Including other standard makes. Size 9x12. Actually below present wholesale cost. Velvet Wilton , Rugs $42.50 Seamless. Great variety of desirna. Another of the re markable values offered' in this sale. Tapestry Brussels Rugs $24.85 Seamless. A Hover patterns In plenteous assortments. Good quality. And a real money-saver. Inlaid Linoleums' Good quality. Variety of patterns. $1.35 yard. Fifth Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. SCARFS, MUFFS, I COLLARETTES I Half Price We are offering a limited as sortment of fine small fur pieces, consisting of collarettes, animal scarfs and muffs, at exactly half price. You 'know that February" and March are the coldest months of the season here's a sale' of fine furs at half price. Buy now when you need them why wait until Summer? Third Floor. Lipman, Wolfe & Co. WASH FABRICS "SOME SALE!'' 32-Inch Bohemia Cloth 35c Yard A little lighter than galatea. In stripes and plain colors. Most durable fabric for boys' wash suits, house dresses, etc., etc. 36-In. White, Colored Poplin 48c yd. Supply your needs for months to come at this figure. Splendid weight for dresses, waists, skirts, etc". White and colors 32 and 27-Inch Standard Ginghams 30c Yd. New, pretty plaids in a splendid assortment of patterns. Also plain colorfl. For Wednesday only at this less-than-wholesale-cost price. 36-Ini White Outing Flannel 30c yd. 3000 yards white outinz flannel in a medium weight. Wednseday only. Buy for months ahead at this price, y Second Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. Children's White or Flesh Pure Thread Silk Hose Very Scarce Yet Finest quality silk hose in sizes 6 to Ribbed Very, very special a value that we highly recommend and would counsel early buying. 89 The scarcity of these hose (the hardest of all to get) and their desirability, due to well-known wearing qualities, make them an exceptionally worthwhile value. Children's Silk Lisle Children's Unshrinkable Fa ncy Top 25c SOX A wonderful assortment of striped or Scotch stripe rolled top socks In wonderful qualities at 25c. Some just slightly soiled which does not detract from their appearance or wearing quality in the least , Boys' "Buster Brown" Heavy Rib Stockings $1.25 THREE PAIRS Cashmere Stockings 50c Fine grade, soft quality, absolutely unshrinka ble hose. Black or white. Silk heels and toes. Sizes 4 to 6J. A stocking value that far-sighted mothers will take advantage of, and buy many pairs. - . Infants' Silk Lisle Stockings All Weights $1.00 THREE PAIRS For that youngster who "wears out his knees' triple knees and double toes. Fast black. Un usually heavy quality. Sizes 6 to It. 50c each Or three pairs or 1.25. A real stocking "buy." The best stocking for the wee ones fine, soft, qualities. - JJIack, white or tan. At this price far sighted mothers will buy many pairs, Sizes 4 to 6'A. . Boys' and Girls' Fast Black Cotton Ribbed Extra Good Stockings .-.-' n . j. : . ..... ... w .. Stout hose for the sturdy school-boy who can wear sizes, from 6 to 11. Very elastic. Fast black. . SIX PAIRS $2.00 Jirls fine quality cotton stock ings medium weight. Ribbed, with extra heavy heels and toes. Very elastic. Fast black. The Savings in Women's Silk, Lisle and Cotton HOSE CONTINUES WEDNESDAY " - i Women are telling us that never have they seen as many pairs of silk hose . in such complete lines, and at such great savings, as are being sold at this won der sale of hosiery. Street Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. THE COTTON HOSE THE SILK HOSE fs-One more day to purchase "two pairs for about the cost of one." Women's lisle or cotton "Cadet" hose special box of six fairs 1.50. Black, white arid colors, in tisle or cotton. Women's: full fashioned cotton stockings 50c. Heavy, excellent grade. Black, white or balbrig gan. 8 to 10H. , Women's outsize lisle hose, 6 Sc. Black, white, brown, bronze, etc. Here are only a few instances of the remarkable savings: , . , ' "Luxite" ribbed top silk hose, 1. All colors and sizes. For durability, A wonderful value. Very special. ' Women's silk klocked hose, 98c. Klocked and fancy. Marked "seconds." but Imperfections are few and not easily detected. All sizes. "Silk Service" stockings, 1.19. "Substandards'V of a famous and reliable make. Women heavy weight hose, 1.39. - Pure thread silk. All perfect. Street Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. v ' I MEEf READY-TO-WEAR Tailored and Untrimmed HATS REDUCED --A good assortment of hats reduced to this mod erate price. There are all styles all shapes and all , sizes smartly trimmed. Some are strictly tailored, some quite dressy and all as smart and becoming as can bet All black hats, colored hats and black combined with colors. Velvets and hatters' plush two of ; the season's most favored ( materials in an unusually good variety. Needless to say early shopping is in order. Third Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. A Sale of White .PETTICOATS The , wise shopper buys white petticoats in January for Spring. But rarely does 'she have an opportunity to buy them at such savings. $i.bo Lonfrcloth with daintily embroidered flounce. A value unueuaL $1.25 Specially .priced for thie aie. - XJep, full ruffle of ex cellent quality embroidery. $1.75 Up Splendid quality material. . Fine lacee. embroiderlee. In erUona trim them. Fourth Floor, . ' Upmtn, Wolfe Co. , v.. 'U " - i'. . .. . - . . THIS STORE USES I NO COMPARATIVE PRICESTHEY ARE MISLEADING AND OFTEN UNTRUE - C .1 c I ; c I c .J: ':s :i :r ---ivi-. v.. i. " , i f ' c " J :