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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (May 11, 1917)
s THE MORNING OREG ONI AN, FIIIDAY, 3IAT 11, 1917. BRITISH ADVANCE ON MACEDONIAN FRONT Hand-to-Hand Conflict Re sults in Heavy Losses to ... Attacking Teutons. BULLECOURT FIGHT VARIES Partial Successes of Germans at I'resnoy Expected, In View of Tremendous Attacks, Says British Director. LOXTON'. May 10 Attacking on a front of about four miles in the Lake IIoiran region of Macedonia, British .troops on one Tving took Teutonic trenches on a front of two miles and on the other flank advanced on a front of about a mile, according- to a British official communication issued tonipht. The communication which Is dated fcalonikl Tuesday night, says: "After artillery preparation our troHP8 attacked tha enemy's trenches on a point southwest of Lake Doiran. on a front of abuot four miles. On the left we captured the enemy's trenches on a front of two miles and advanced our line to an average depth of 200 yards and consolidated our new posi tion. "On the right we captured the enemy's trenches between the lake and Petit Nouronne on a front of about a mile. The enemy, however, heavily counter attacked our new positions on this part of the front. After hand-to-hand fighting. In which our troops in flicted severe losses, they were forced back by superior numbers to their own trenches. 'Bombinpr raids by airplanes on enemy tents, sheds, dugouts and transports have caused much damage. One and a half tons of explosives were dropped with good effect." " liONDON'. May 10. The recent par tial success of the Germans at Fresnoy has not upset the British plans, said Major-General Frederick Maurice, chief director of military operations at the War Office, In his weekly talk with the Associated Press. As a matter of fact, tho General added, the British staff has been surprised that the Germans have not succeeded before In making gains in view of the tremendous counter at tacks which they have been hurling against the British front. The chief director continued: "Bodies of Teutons continually have been sent against the British over open ground without any apparent regard for casualties, but the British have held their line when it might have been ex pected they would give way and have inflicted tremendous losses on their op ponents. The British have forced the Germans to" use up twice as many re serves as were employed In the Somme offensive, which ranks next to the pres ent one In magnitude." BERLIN. May 10, via London. A fluctuating fight for the possession of Bullecourt on the French front is In progress, says today's army headquar ter' s statement. The artillery fire In the Arras sectofr is reported on the Increase. LONDON", May 10. Progress was made by the British last night In the neighborhood of Bullecourt, east of Gricourt and. south of the Souchez lliver. says today's official announcement. PARIS. May 10. A fortified position on the Vauclerc plateau was captured last night by the French, it is an nounced officially. Heavy artillery fighting continues In this region, where the Germans made a counter-attack with a division of fresh troops. Sev eral German counter-attacks along the Chemln-des-Dames were repulsed. TEUTONS IN U. SCORED KATIIEni,A3fD BETRAYED, SAYS JL Berlin paper- Two Million German-Americana Who Are Loyal to Adopted Country , aj-3 ucciarca ton araij. AMSTERDAM, via London, May 10. Bitter condemnation of German-Americans Is the feature of an article In, the Kreuz Zeitung on mobilization In the United States. The writer first seeks comfort in expressing utter disdain, for the present American Army, comments on the costliness of volunteer recruiting and the obstacles to conscription, such as a lack of lists of men capable of bearing arms. Referring to the loyal resolutions passed at meetings of German-Americans, he says: "GermanAmericans could not betray their old mother country more shame fully, seeing that nobody will assert that the existence of the United States is endangered by Germany. The more pitiful is the cowardly zeal with which the 2,000.000 German-Americans in, their National associations disown their race in time of distress. "The term German faithfulness Is hereby forever dishonored. Nothing any longer binds us to these 'German' Americans. We only cherish one wish, that, as speedily, as possible, they erase the word German from the names of their organizations. Its use being as Insulting to the German' people as to themselves. MOST REMARKABLE WAR PHOTOGRAPH TO ARRIVE HERE IN MONTHS. - i i' - r St' f . y. "Z' J-si, X'J -w ' - r t - -. J, " T f i Vancouver Prepares to Clean T7p. VANCOUVER. Wash.. May 10. (Spe cial.) The annual "Clean-up week" In Vancouver will be observed this year from May 21 to May 26. The city has been divided Into districts to facilitate collection of the rubbish. STILL AT THE OLD PRICES i A Ice Cream. 5c: Ice Cream and Strawberries, lOc; Hot Cakes and Coffee. 10c; Chili Con Came. 5c; Hamburger Sandwich, 5c; Soup, 5c; . Beans, 5c; Rice, 5c; Pie, 5c; Two v Kggs, any style, 15c. Wood's Rtce & Cocoa Uairy Lunch, th and Stark "':-c:K":-:"-:c---:-s-"::- !A.bsolutely' Removes Indigestion. Onepackage' IJioveaiu sui;atau aruggisis. Snnbarn, Tan and Krecklew. Prevented by timely use of Santlseptlc. Instantly relieves sunburn. Cools, soothes attd heals skin. 50c. All druer- jrlKts. Take it on your outings. If It's the skin use buntiaeptlc 1 4' i-rvl - iff - w t r rt'.'. .viS v til -& V i 4 -Sl V 1 iff ; '.,' 5 -'IrV ir-- -Jw if yZ 4s ';-:3 Photo Copyright by Underwood. FRENCH ADVANCING ON ST. Ql'ES TIN, WHICH IS MENTIONED IN NEWS DISPATCHES EVERY DAY. Here is the most remarkable war p hotograph to arrive here in many mon ths. It is one of the most-talked-of and unusual pictures taken of any Incident during the present allied drive against the Germans along the St. Quentin sector. It shows the advance of the Fren ch toward St. Quentin. Tbey are cross Ing over a bridge lust destroyed by the retreating Germans on the Canal du Nord, near Buvershy. midway between Nesle and Ham. The wrecked structure has fallen in a peculiar position. There Is great possibility of its caving In momentarily. Though thousands wait to follow In their wake, the French soldiers, fearing to trust themselves on the roadbed, slowly and carefully pick their steps along the edge of the bridge, keeping hold of the railing which remains. Once on the near bank, they walk firmly and climb the Incline. On the opposite bank hundreds of French soldiers patiently wait their turn to file Into the thin stream. In the background may be seen large bodies of French troops waiting to take up the pursuit of the retreating Germans. RED GROSS GETS AID President Names War, Council for Extraordinary Demands. PLEA IS MADE FOR FUNDS Wilson Asks Everyone to Contribute Large or Small Sums, Predict ing Suffering and Distress . Wliile War Lasts. WASHINGTON. May 10. Henry P. Davison, of J. P. Morgan & Co., was named as chairman of a Red Cross war council today by President Wilson. The council's duties will bo to respond to extraordinary demands which the war will make on the services of the Red Cross in field and civilian reller. Ex-President Taft, chairman of the Red Cross central committee, will work with the newly created war council. President Wilson issued the following statement with announcement of the appointments: "I have today created within tne Kea Cross a war council to which will be entrusted the duty of responding to the extraordinary demand which the pres ent war will make upon the service or the Red Cross, both in the field and In civilian relief. "The best way In which to Impart the greatest efficiency and energy to the relief work which this war will entail will be to concentrate it in the hands of a single experienced organization which has been recognized by law and by international convention as the pub lic instrumentality for such purposes. Indeed such a concentration of admin istrative action in this matter seems to me absolutely necessary and I here by earnestly call upon all those who can contribute either great sums or small to the alleviation of the suffer ing and distress which must inevitably arise out of this fijrht for humanity and democracy, to contribute to the Red Cross. It will be one of the first and most necessary tasks of the new war council of the Red Cross to raiso great sums of money for the support of the work to be done and done upon a great scale. "I hope that the response to their efforts will be a demonstration of the generosity of America and the power of genuine practical sympathy among our people that will command the ad miration of the whole world." ngjy drastic. The President Is author ized to make regulations governing the prohibition of alcoholic liquors "in or near" military camps. Likewise, the social evil is guarded against through the suppression and prevention of the setting up of any houses used for Im moral purposes. The fact that under the authority of Congress the President is author ized to call 11,000.000 men to the colors Is expected to have a great moral ef fect in Germany. It is quite true that the entire force he can commandeer at this time will number 3,250.000. But even this number would constitute a reinforcement which, British and French officers say, would assure vic tory if employed In France. ISPY SUSPECT HELD U. S. Army Airman, Deserter, Is Declared German Officer. TRAINING OF DOGS URGED Brady Amendment to Army Bill Is for Use of Pigeons, Also. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington, May 10. Senator Brady yes terday offered an amendment to the Army deficiency bill authorizing: the use of a part of a lump sum appropria tion for the training of dogs and pigeons for Army use. European armies have found dogs helpful In Red Cross work, in guarding camps and as mes sengers. Secretary Baker, to whom the plan was .submitted, urged the adoption of the amendment. Specialists believe that stray dogs are better suited to military use than high-bred dogs, as tney nave Keener intellect and are more amenable to training. Lady Decies to Be Xurse. LONDON, May 10. Lady Decies. who before her marriage to Lord Decies was Vivian Gould, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George J. Gould, of New York, has Joined the Scottish Women's Hos pital contingent. The contingent Is going to Roumania for service. FORT PLANS ARE CARRIED Maps of Highways In Vicinity of San Francisco Bay Are Taken Also Man f Arrested When Working as Dishwasher. SAN FRANCISCO, May 10. Lleuten ant Frank F. Wolf, alias Frank Fels, i deserter from the United States avia tion corps at San Diego, and said to be a lieutenant in the German Army, was arrested and interned here today by Federal authorities. Wolf was arrested at the German hospital, where he has been employed as a dishwasher since last January, when. Federal authorities said, he de serted from the aviation corps at San Diego, believing he would be able to get back to Germany. In his effects. Federal officers eald were found maps of roads and high ways about San Francisco and the bay cities and complete plans of forti fications on San Francisco Bay. According to the Federal authorities. Wolf, who is 23 years of age, was wounded in the earlier fighting about Verdun while an officer in the Ger man aviation service. After recover ing he was sent to America, it was 'THE STORE THAT UNDERSELLS BECAUSE IT SELLS FOR CASH' Again Comes Bargain Friday- Offering Trustworthy, Seasonable Merchandise at Price-Savings That Are Really Extraordinary! Womens Suits in Poplins and Serges Ql si C C The Best Styles of the Season at.. V JL tT. UO Belted models and those with large collar--slaes from 1 to 43 in navv. mustard, shades of green and black and white checks fashionably tailored suits with fancy lined coats exclusive and graceful models at an attractive price reduction. 69c A Friday Sale of White Waists at 800 Women's White Voile Wai."ts In the season's popular styles fine fitting garments t a third below real worth. None exchanged. .IS? II J It I LI I ..r i i; A SENSATIONAL UNDERPRICING OF Coverall and Bungalow Aprons HUNDREDS OF WELL MADE, WELL FITTING APRONS OF STANDARD QUALITY to CLOSE 39c FOR CHOICE LESS THAN FACTORY COST! POSITIVELY THE BIGGEST APRON EVENT OF THE YEAR. Included are middy styles those that button at side, back or front: others that button on the Rhoulder also the popular butterfly and other styles all sizes In light and dark colors. All on sale BARGAIN OQ. FRIDAY AT. Oi7C SEE OIR THIRD -STREET WINDOW. 39c Noveltv FLOUNCINGS, 40 Inch Width Friday at, Yard Beautiful high-grade novelty voile, organdie and batiste flouncings shown In a full assortment of new designs handsomely worked In pretty colored effects tsport, conventional and floral Htyles; also SK-tnch all over voile and organdie for waists shown in colored patterns. 35c Baby FLOUNCINGS, 27-In. Width, Priced Friday at, Yard Another specially underprlced offering of fine em broidery flouncings In S4-lnch width. They come In dainty patterns for Summer dresses and in baby pat terns with ruffled, hemstitched or scalloped edge. An extensive assortment to select from. 19c A Friday Sale of Pretty Dress Voiles at. Yard 300 pieces of crisp new dress voiles shown in a full assortment of colors and p a 1 1 e r n a dots, stripes, checks, figures and flowera In dainty colorings. The selling figures quoted for this sale are less than the present wholesale cost. A Friday Sale of Odd -f O Curtains at, Pair P.0 One to six pairs of a kind or style broken lines from our regular stock in bungalow net. scrim and madras lace. They come In white, cream and ecru and are extraordinary values at the above price. A Friday Sale of f 7, Men's Socks, Pr. J- O Three Pains for GO Men's fine Maco cotton socks made with dou ble soles and high spliced heels. All elzea In gray and tan. A Friday Sale of Men's Union Suits, LCir at only Men's Jersey ribbed cotton union suits In styles with three-quarter sleeves and ankle length. All aises in ecru. A Friday Sale of Wom en's Kid QQr Gloves at yOC Two-clasp, overseam and one-clasp kid gloves In tan. green, red and gray. Broken lines and odds and ends to closo out at a bargain price.. A Friday sale of Strap Purses at. About 100 women's strap purses of good size and quality to close out at this special price. 49c A Friday Sale of Wom en's Shoes OO 7T at, Pair O At this attractive price reduction we place on sale both women's and misses' white shoes and slip per slyles with one strap and with eight-inch top. All sixes and widths. A Friday Sale of Box Paper at More than 200 boxes of fine cloth flntsh stationery. fiO sheets of paper and 50 envelopes to match. 29c Store Opens at 8:30 A.M. Saturdays at 9 A.M. The Most in Value The Best in Quality Store Closes at 5:30 P. M. Saturdays at 6 P. M. said, by the German secret service. He enlisted in the aviation corps at San Diego last October and Is under stood to have made a splendid record. He was taken to Fort W Infield Scott, where he will be held In close con finement awaiting a full Investigation of his activities. Wolf, who denied that he had been In the German army, said he came to the United States IS months ago and had spent considerable time In Mex ico. He explained that the wounds on his body were the result of personal encounters in Mexico and not due to his alleged service with the German airmen. Wolf denied that he was a spy or In the German secret Bervlce. Federal authorities said that Wolf, besides being formally charged with desertion from the Army, will also face other more serious accusations. Wolf told the authorities that his parents resided at Brunswick. Germany, and that he had been a student In a Ger man naval academy. GERMANS TRY DISRUPTION Italian Socialists' Agitation to Re move Cabinet Member Ignored. WASHINGTON,' May 10. Published reports that extreme Socialists In Italy threaten to force Foreign Minister Sonnino out of the Cabinet were de scribed as part of pro-German propa ganda in a statement today by the Italian embassy. It was stated that there la no chance of the disruption of the Italian Cabi net and that any criticism of Baron Sonnino does not reflect dissatisfac tion in Italy with the conduct of the war. MILLION SUBJECT TO DRAFT (Continued From FMrat Paye.l there be organized under his command. This, however, would be exceedingly embarrassing to the British and Cana dian governments. They were exceed ingly eager for Mr. Roosevelt to ap pear In France at the head, of a division of American troops. But they have been made to realize that the President was opposed to anything of the kind and they do' not want to Irritate the head of the Nation by running counter to his wishes. If the ex-President cares to go to Canada, he can serve Just as any other volunteer appearing there can serve. But It Is unlikely that he would care to go abroad save as the commander of an out-and-out American force. President Expects Criticism. Just what the President will do to relieve himself from the criticism to which he expects to be subjected is not known. He could appoint Mr. Roosevelt a General, but he will do nothing of the kind. It Is possible he may tender the Colonel an appoint ment as Brigadier or MaJor-GeneraL This, however. Is by no means certain and Is regarded as exceedingly doubt ful In Administration circle... The prohibition provision is exceed It is the patriotic duty of every citizen of Portland to subscribe in accordance with his or. her means to The Liberty Loan of 1917 United States Government 314 Bonds The following Portland Banks offer their services without charge to any individual or corporation wishing to subscribe to the $2,000,000,000 United States Sy2 Bonds now being offered by the United States Government. First National Bank United States National Bank Lumbermens National Bank Northwestern National Bank Ladd & Tilton Bank Bank of California, N. A. 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