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Mr-n Arc Gentle Rather Than Quar
relsome Competent Generals Xot
lacking, but Want of Mate
rial Handicaps Them.
BY EUGENE T, HURD.
OS THE RUSSIAN FRONT. June 3.
At the beginning: of the war Russia
found herself In the same predicament
that America would If she were sud
denly called upon to ro to war with
a first-class power. When I arrived in
Russia X predicted that It would take
her at least two years to get ready to
fight. My prediction has come true.
The Americans In general have a
wrong; Idea of the Russians and Russia.
The Russians are laree, robust speci
mens of physical manhood. They are
a gentle rather than a quarrelsome
people. The officers, from the General
down, are a. nice, well-educated bunch
of men.
It is mistake to think that Russia
does not have competent Generals, for
they have lots of them. But they have
been handicapped by the unprepared
ness of the nation.
Great Victory Miscalled Defeat.
For instance, the greatest victory of
the war on the eastern front was con
sidered a great defeat in America. That
was the great retreat of the Russian
armies after the fall of Fort Kovno. on
the Niemen River, following which the
Russians gave up Warsaw. Fort Grod
no. Fort Brest Litovsk. Fort Ossovltx
and Fort Novo Georgievsk.
The Russians started back to their
second Iran or fortifications. The Ger
mans, after 40 years of- preparedness,
took over a year to break the first for
tified Russian line.
Does that not speak well for the
Russian Generals? But wait; I said
they started back for their second line
of fortifications. They never got there,
tt was not necessary. Had the General
in command of Fort Kovno not turned
traitor, but had held his ground as he
could have done. It would probably not
have been necessary for the Russians
to give up even their first line of de
fense. The ground over which the Russian
armies retreated Is a rolling country
full of sand dunes. It was here that
Napoleon had to leave his transports
when he marched to Moscow. Wagons
sank up to their hubs in the loose
sand and it took many extra horses to
pull a, loaded wagon or an artillery
limber, to say nothing of the artillery,
through it.
German Losses Terrible. r
Each night during the retreat the
Russians fell back to a newly prepared
trench, and the Germans had to come
up at the break of day and dig their
trenches under fire. The loss to the
German army was terrible. It was so
great that it Is doubtful if It will ever
be known.
But, to place a. conservative estimate,
I would say that the Germans lost 12
men for every one the Russians lost
There never was a time during the re
treat that the Russian soldiers left
their trenches willingly to retreat to
the next one.
I saw the Germans make on an av
erage of five attacks a day for four
days at one place. Each drive was made
en masse. The division that I was
with had put their light artillery in
their trenches and set the time of the
shrapnels to burst after leaving the
mouth of the cannons.
This, with machine gun and rifle
fire, mowed the, foe down in great
swaths, in places as high as the posts
that held the Russians' barbed wire en
tanglements. The Russians retreated' In order to
ward their next fortified line, but they
only went part of the way, when one
morning the Germans had become so
weakened that they failed to appear
for their customary morning slaughter
and the Russians had to start back to
hunt them up. They were found in so
weakened a condition that they were
in turn driven back, in some places
one and in other places two days'
march.
Russians Themselves Surprised.
Even the Russians were surprised
that they could stop the Germans so
iutckly in a. country where they had
no preparations made to make a stand.
The retreat left Russian Poland one
big German cemetery.
The younger officers are fun-loving
young men of exceptional daring. They
are always found with their men in an
attack. I know of one instance
where 107 officers out of one division
that I was with were either killed or
wounded in one attack.
The Russian soldiers are in a. class
by themselves. They are devoted to
religion. They line up and sing a hymn
before each meal, always standing fac
ing the east. I have lived among them
at the front for the last year and a
half and never once have I seen or
heard of any of them auarrellne-.
' They play as roughly as bears, and I
often think that is what must have
eriven them the name of bears. Tou
have often heard the expression, "He
is a Russian bear." I have seen one
soldier come up behind another and
push him Into a deep cave that they
were digging or into a river if they
were standing on tne bank of one.
Does the Russian come up angry?
Never. He comes up with a grin on his
face and tries to get even. Thev
know nothing about boxing and never
nit eacn other with their fists. If
team is stuck in the mud with a load
every soldier that comes along will
etop, lay down his gun, step into the
mudhole and give a lift.
Men Kind to Each Other.
They are exceptionally kind to each
other and especially when one. is 111
fr wounded. I have never known the
Russian soldiers to refuse to leave
their trench and attack the enemy
when ordered to do so.
Under the present way of making an
attack, the soldiers must wait about
two hours while the artillery tears up
the trenches and barbed wire for them.
J rom quite peaceful fellows at the be
ginning, they get worked Into an ex
cited condition which resembles the
rage of a bull. It is almost impossible
to hold them back until the artillery
ceases fire.
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With the relations between the United States and Mexico about to snap at any moment, the border pa
trol is particularly vigilant. This photograph, taken at Nogales. Ariz., on the line, shows on one aide the
American trooper patrolling and on the other side the Mexican soldier doing sentry duty. The photo gives a
comparison between the snappy American trooper and the sloppy, unkempt Mexican soldier. The white
slab in the middle of the road indicates the boundary line between the U nlted States and Mexico.
ELL-AM
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proves it 25cat all druggists.
TEUTONS SHOW GUI'
Works in Verdun Region Suc
cumb-to Violent Assault .
TITANIC BATTLE GOES ON
French Take. Two More Villages anrt
Capture 800 Prisoners, While
Germans Regain Footing In
li Boisselle From British.
(Continued From Frt Page.)
tained in an interview with Major-
General F. B. Maurice, who predicts
an immediate development south of
the Somme, where, he says, the fight
ing now is in open field formation.
Prussian Battalion Surrenders.
All unofficial dispatches speak con-r
fidently of the satisfactory situation
on the British front, a noteworthy in
cident being the surrender of a com
plete Prussian infantry battalion,
with officers, to the British near Fri-
court. German prisoners are begin
ning to arrive in England, 1500 being
landed at Southampton today.
In the face of the exciting vents on
the Western front, the Russian opera
tions to eome extent have been lost
sight of, but they are of increasing in
terest. ; Reports in the Austrian offi
cial communications of the fighting
southeast of Tlumach indicate that
General Von Bothmer's forces must
have fallen back from the Tarnopol
front In an effort to meet the threat
to his communication llnee. It Is
thought that Von Bothmer may be
forced, to retire to Lemberg.
Attack by Land and Sea Threatened.
An attack by land 'and sea against
Field Marshal von J-Iindenburg's forces
in the north together with a new Rus
sian attack at Baranovichi, promises
interesting developments which are
likely to have an Influence In the
Lutsk region, where the Germans
hitherto have been able to' hold, the
Russians.
PRESS CAMP IN FRANCE. July 3,
via London July 4. Facts and impres
sions come in overwhelming numbers
to the press correspondent who is on
the move morning and night trying to
graep the details of the gigantic
struggle which is in progress In North
ern France. At every turn he realizes
the immense forces of material and
men that are .being employed in this
determined offensive.
Everywhere the eye can reach are
perspiring and dust-laden soldiers,
while on the side lines groups of peas
ants call out to the passing soldiers
and the drivers of ammunition trains.
endlessly going and coming, for the
latest news. British and German
wounded are seen limping off the field
side by side, while processions of
trucks returning for loaded shells, and
ambulances deliver wounded at the
dressing stations to be passed on to
waiting -trains.
German Dead Lie In Rows.
Where the British and French lines
join there is another world of blue
and khaki uniforms and varied kinds
of transport vehicles. An automobile
took the Associated Press correspond
ent today to' a point on the battlefield
which a week ago had been in sight
and in range of the German gunners.
Reserves were sitting about among the
shell craters wrought by the terrific
fire of the British guns. German rifles
were being gathered in piles, and Ger
man dead in rows for burial. Captured
German helmets were offered on all
hands by the soldiers; also German
officers' revolvers, and even a pair of
binoculars.
The change from the scenes presented
by the monotonous trench warfare to
those of an advancing army was amaz
ing. From the ruins of the German
positions between Montauban and Ma
metz the correspondent looked over the
whole field toward the second great
line of the German defenses, where
the barbed wire entanglements were
plainly discernible; from the field won
by the British with its battle litter and
silent shell holes the spectator looked
forward to where the battle still raged
and west beyond Fricourt, to where
the British infantry were advancing
to take another position.
As an instance of the amazing rapid
ity with which the British troops ad
vanced, a British Colonel took his first
real sleep since the fight began in
German dugout where his predecessor's
candle still burned on tne table.
will gladly order all the soldiers to
withdraw once he to satisfied the Car
ranza forces are able to maintain peace
and order.
Carrama troops in Northern Mexico
now are in such numbers that they
ought to have no difficulty in destroy
ing the Villa adherents still at large.
UnOer such circumstances the Presi
dent and his advisers are impressed by
the view that there is a lessening rea
son for the presence of American troops
In the neighboring country.
Mr. Wilson and Mr. Lansing have not
been inclined to accept the proposal of
mediation by the Pan-American repub
lics, because of their belief that the
results could be obtained through di
rect negotiations. If mediation had
been accepted and failed war would
have been the Inevitable consequence.
Therefore they deemed it inadvisable to
agree to the proposal.
CARRANZA OFFERS PEACE
ICentlnued From Firet Page.l
Department of New Mexico and is re
sponsible for the talk row emanating
from official circles that this officer
is to proceed ohortly to El Paso, leav
ing a Colonel in command of the troops
remaining In Mexico.
What the President desires to, do Is
to convince General Carranza and.- hie
chiefs that this Government has . no
J lust for Mexican territory and that Tie
EL- PASO EXPECTS WITHDRAWAL
Belief on Border Is That Pershing's
.Force Will Be Called In.
EL, PASO, Tex.. July 4. Bewilder
ment, as complete as it was undis
guised, held the border today after
opportunity had been glvn to digest
thoroughly the significance of the
latest development in the Mexican sit
uation. While the uninterrupted stream of
National Guardsmen that is being
rushed to border encouraged those who
believe a break with the Carranza. gov
ernment near to hold to their theory,
rumors of the Imminent abandonment
of General Pershing's punitive expedi
tion did much to soften their asser
tions. The latest withdrawal rumor came
from. Columbus and, although uncon
firmed, it received serious considera
tion, as it is said to have come from
the expedition itself. According to the
Columbus report. General Pershing's
forces will be withdrawn as soon as
the disposition of National Guardsmen
along the line is completed.
To offset these rumors, intervention
ists purported to see in the division of
border authority among Generals Fun
ston. Pershing and Bell and the possi
bility that a commanding officer would
be named to direct operations on the
border and In Mexico an indication that
the Government had no intention of
abandoning the Pershing expedition.
In this connection it was pointed out
at departmental headquarters that It
would be impossible for General Per
shing to move farther north without
abandoning hia water supply unless
he came to the border.
Interest was manifested in the state
ment given out in Chihuahua City last
night by General Trevino, commander
of the North, who cited instances of
the de facto government's campaign
against banditry, and the disposal of
his troops to crush outlaw bands as
proof that his government had adopted
effective means to comply with condi
tions set forth by the United States
as to the withdrawal of the punitive
expedition. The fact that the state
ment was given out at a time believed
opportune to affect the verdict to be
rendered at Washington was regarded
as part of General Carranza's an
nounced plan to avoid war.
NOTE AWAITS PRESENTATION"
Verbal Synopsis Indicates Lack of
Specific Assurances.
WASHINGTON. July 4. General Car
ranza's formal reply to the two sharp
notes he has received from the Wash
ington Government regarding the situ
ation on the border and in Northern
Mexico was at the Mexican Embassy
here tonight awaiting presentation to
morrow to Secretary Lansing by Eliseo
Arredondo, Ambassador-designate. It
arrived by telegraph early in the day
and only the fact that the Fourth of
July was being celebrated by all Gov
ernment departments prevented its Im
mediate delivery.
A verbal synopsis of the communica
tion mado public by embassy ataches
with the approval of Mr- Arredondo
indicates that it is of an unexpectedly
conciliatory character.
Lacking the text of the note it was
impossible tonight to say whether it
would prove satisfactory to President
Wilson. Since the release of the Amer
ican troopers taken at Carrizal the
question at issue has been narrowed
to Mr. Wilson's desire for a formal
declaration of intention toward the
American expeditionary forces in Mex
ico. The embassy synopsis of the new
note indicates that a specific statement
still is lacking.
Only a close study of the reply will
disclose whether it will be necessary
to press General Carranza again to
affirm or deny the hostile construction
placed on his orders that American
troops be attacked if they moved in
any direction except toward the border.
Without doubt the effect of the em
bassy statement as to the note's char
acter has been to relax still further
the diplomatic tension between the two
governments. It is possible, however,
that American officials will not fully
share the optimistic views of the Mexi
can embassy when they are able to re
view the language of the Carranza
note.
It Is not known whether any men
tion is made of previous orders to
General Trevino "that American troops
be attacked if they moved east, south
or west in Mexico. Apparently the
qpmmunication avoids the definite dip
lomatic statement In that regard sought
by Secretary Lansing and substitutes
an argument as to the general situa
DRIVE IS MINIMIZED
Berlin Says Only French Have
Gained Considerable Results.
BRITISH SUCCESSES DENIED
Russian Movement on Northern Part
of Front Described as Chiefly
Demonstrative Fierce
Fighting Admitted.
BERLIN, via London. July 4 On the
basis of information received by the
Associated Press here, the first results
of tho long-heralded entente offensive
may be summarized as follows:
"No noteworthy successes have been
scored on the British front. Tho only
considerable results have been attained
by the French, whose offensive, as
usual, was marked by great bravery
and dash. Retirement to the second
German lines occurred whero the
French were the opponents.
"In coincidence with the Anglo
French offensive the Russians have de
veloped activity along the whole north
ern front. Their activity against the
northern German armies for the time
being appears merely demonstrative;
but vigorous fighting is in progress
against the front of General Woyrsch's
southern army, where at least eight
divisions are engaged. The battle here
is still stationary, with no decisive re
sults in either direction.
"The Berlin papers publish long dis
patches regarding the Anglo-French of
fensive from correspondents at field
headquarters, but these contain no par
ticular information, being for the most
part mere commentary on the official
report. . The correspondents point out
that the offensive, as in the Autumn,
again was launched from the Junction
point . of the Anglo-French armies,
which has moved southward since Au
tumn, and now is between Gommecourt
and the old Roman road from Amiens
to St. Quentin. The correspondent of
of the Post telegraphs the German line
south of the Somme had to retire some
what after the front trenches were so
damaged under a week's bombardment
that they were untenable."
Cove Citizens Attend Chautauqua.
COVE, Or.. July 4 Special.) Royal
Allen. A. Conklin. A. C. MeCown, J. H.
McCall. C. . Powell. K. J. Stackland,
B. E.. L. E. and S. A. Anderson, with
their families, and Misses V. I. Rob
erts. V. and B. Severs were among the
Ever announced in this city. Thousands of yards in hundreds of beautiful patterns at
Price Savings Tiaat Are Marvelous!
Don't let anything: prevent your attending: this sale.
We are willing to have 'you judge this announcement of extraordinary embroidery values in this
sale by your experience in this department in former sales. We would have you know that the ref
erences made hereunder concern the worthy qualities that invariably constitute our regular stocks
and DO NOT represent Embroideries bought especially to sell at less prices.
We furthermore promise you choice from the greatest selection we've ever asked you to see and
the best money's worth you ever bought in Embroideries. See our great double-window display.
Portland probably has never witnessed an Embroidery sale which stands out in the limelight of
underpriced selling more prominently for universal value-giving than this great sale. The assort
ment is too extensive to describe, but there
are thousands of yards of crisp new Em
broideries and hundreds of beautiful pat
terns. Embroideries superb In quality find
perfect in every respect.
These Items Will Give X on a Good Idea of the Won
derful Savings Don't Fail to Secure Your Share!
5c Yard.
LOT
ONE AT
For Embroideries Worth to 12'ic Yard.
Swiss Edges, Longcloth Edges, Narrow and Wide
Insertions, also Beading of all descriptions. A
fine assortment of embroideries sold regu- C
larly at 12c. This sale, yard JC
LOT
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10c Yard
For Embroideries Worth to 25e Yard.
Fine Baby Edges and Sets, Hand-loom Convent
Edges, Swiss and Plauen Bands and Galloons,
Fine Beadings, etc., are included in this lot.
Regular values to 25c the yard, special If)
this sale, yard lvC
15c Yard
LOT
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For Embroideries Worth to 3Dc Yard.
This assortment includes a fine lot of 18-inch
Corset-cover and Flouncing Embroidery, also fine
Swiss and Nainsook Skirtings. Regular IP
values to SOc. This sale, yard XiJC
25c Yard
LOT
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For Embroideries Worth to 48c Yard.
18-inch Corset-cover and Flouncing in patterns
suitable for Baby Dresses, Children's- Dresses,
Skirts. Underwear, etc. Also a fine line of 27
inch Baby Flouncings. Values to 48c O C
This sale, yard JC
35c Yard
LOT
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For Embroideries Worth to 65c Yard.
45-inch Voile Flouncing, 27-inch Swiss Flouncing,
18-inch Swirs and Nainsook Embroideries are in
cluded in this assortment. Values to 65c
yard. This sale at, yard OOC
50c Yard
LOT
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For Embroideries Worth to 95c Yard.
A fine line of 27-inch Embroidery Flouncing for
Summer dresses, also dainty patterns in ruffled
and hem-stitched and scalloped effects,
suitable for baby dresses. Vals. to 95c, yd. 3UC
69c Yard
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For Embroideries Worth to $1.25 Yard.
A fine assortment of Batiste Embroidery suitable
for Summer dresses in a large range of new pat
terns. Shown in 27-inch width. Regular
values to $1.25 yard. This sale, yard.
69c
98c Yard
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We have just received these beautiful Voile and
Organdie 45-inch Flouncings. They are 6hown in
high-class patterns in white and colored. QQ
effects. Values to $2.50 yard. Today, yd. OC
Cove citizens who visited La Grand
during Chautauqua week, just closed.
Many went to hear the lecture by
Victor Murdoch on "Preparedness."
ZIONIST TAX IS APPROVED
American Members Indorse Plan to
Aid "Work in Palestine.
PHILADELPHIA, July 4. Resolu
tions approving- the plan of self-taxation
of Zionists throughout tha United
States to create an emergency fund to
further the work of the Zionists in
Palestine and thankinK the State De
partment for its eo-operation in re
lieving ufferinr Jews abroad fewtnred
the sessions here today of the Federa
tion of American Zionists.
The secretary's report showed that
pledges aesresratinu $163,000 had been
received from all parts of the country
for the emergency fund.
Judge Julian W. Mack, of Chicajo.
urged the student delegates to unite In
the dissemination of the Zlonistic prop
aganda, "by which the goal of establishing-
a JewUh colony in Palestine
will ultimately be reached."
Fawn Permits to Be leniel.
MARSJIFIELD, Or.. July 4. (Special.)-
Game Warden J. M. Thomas an
nounces that permits to keep fawns
hereafter will be refused citlsens of
Coos County. In making this ruling
Warden Thomas said the privilege
had been abimed by a numhr of resi
dents, who fail to fees trie deer prop
erly and allow them to be chased by
doss.
Hucoda Resident Buried.
CENTRALIA. Wash-., uly 4. (Spe
cial.) The funeral of Thomas Allibone.
a pioneer resident of Bucoda, was held
from the family residence yesterday
afternoon, interment being in the Te
nino Cemetery. Mr. Allibone was a.
native of England, and had lived in
Bucoda for tho past 2i years.
Echo's City liall Accepted.
ECHO. Or.. July 4. (Special.) Echo's
new City Hall was accepted on Satur
day by the City Council from the con
tractors. The large auditorium was
used for the Fourth of July dance.
' A catalogue of the fishes of Maine show s
that the iate has 149 species, but only
are fit to rat. and only 17 are of com
mercial value.
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pecials for July
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