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THE SrORNTXG OREGOXTAW. SATURDAY. JULY 28, 1917. BRITISH VICTORIOUS IN ARTILLERY DOEL Heavy Battery of Prussian Guard Division Suffers c Heavily in Belgium. TOWN IS WON, THEN LOST La Bassee Vllle Evacuated In Face of German Counter-Attack Teu tons Repeatedly Kepnlsed Along Frencli Front. CANADIAN ARMY HEADQUAR TERS IN" FRANCE, July 27. Our guns have at last definitely secured the up per hand on the western part of the front. The artillery actions by which this has been done have been In prog ress for several days. "With the object of challenging our ascendancy in guns, the enemy recently brought up a battery of artillery at tached to a Prussian guard division. These additional gunners were given practically unlimited supplies of am munition, which they used for the bom bardment of our heavy artillery posi tions. They were good men and a duel took place between their guns and ours in the Loos and Avion sectors. It has ceased now. Town Captured and I.o.t. The counter battery work of the British and the Canadian gunners proved too much even for the highly trained artillery men of the Prussian Guard and their activity Is now sub normal. LONDON. July 27. The British last night captured La Bassee Ville. in Bel gium near the French border, but sub sequently withdrew in the face of Ger man counter attack in force, the War Office announces. fBy The Ansocl&ted Pres..) BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE. July 27. The artillery fight ing along the western front continues to grow apace, particularly In Flan ders, and last night was marked also by infantry thrusts at various points. In one of these the British occupied La Bassee Vllle. after inflicting severe loss on the Germans. British Line Penetrated. This place was In process of consoli dation early today. (This dispatch was written before the time of the Ger man counter attack, in consequence of which today's official statement re ports the British withdrew from La Bassee Ville.) The British also car ried out a successful raid north of La Bassee road. The Germans yesterday made an at tack on a small section of British trenches in the neighborhood of Hon necourt, southwest of Cambrai. A party of about 100 raiders, diivded into three sections, succeeded in penetrat ing the front line, after heavy barrage fire which worked considerable dam age to a portion of the British trenches. The Germans suffered heavy cas ualties as the result of the British artillery fire, which was turned on No Alan's Land and further back. Many German dead were seen lying in front of the British trenches. Kleaport Heavily Shelled. The enemy artillery continued ex ceptionally active near the coast last night. Nieuport was heavily shelled and a number of gas sheila were thrown on Dunkirk. The British ar tillery responded vigorously. Further down the line the Germans shelled Oostaverne and the back areas west of Wytschaete, as well as the trenches near Bullecourt and Arras. GRAND HEADQUARTERS OF THE FRENCH ARMY IN FRANCE, July 26. The Germans, in a persistent effort to recapture at least some part of the Chemin Des Dames, transferred their attention today to the region of Hurte bise, on which they launched a strong attack, supported by heavy artillery concentration. The infantry assaulted again, but, notwithstanding the heavy masses thrown into the action, they were unable to secure any advantage other than entrance into a small sec tion of advanced French trenches to the south of Allies. The German storming battalions were caught by an intense barrage fire as they left their trenches and their ranks were rapidly depleted. Details of the attack on the California and Casemate Plateau, in which the Germans suf fered the most complete defeat in the first half week, show that some of the Prussian regiments lost 60 per cent of their effectives. They employed more than 100 batteries during the bombardment. BELGIAN REFUGEES COME (Continued From Flrat Page.) large amount one of the largest ever turned over In this state. Because of the size of the deal, however, it is known that it was purchased for less than an ordinary deal would obtain. It is estimated, however, that several hundred thousands of dollars are in volved. Men Are Expert Orchardlsts. A colony of first-class farmers, among them experts in the apple in dustry, will thus be established. They will bring to the state not only num bers, but new ideas, and will develop a community of industry that will start with a population of about 450 persons, about the " same size as the town of Dufur, near which the tract is located. Mr. Slevln, an American with abund ant enterprise and a special genius for handling just such propositions as this, came to Portland July 4, estab lished his headquarters at the Hotel Portland, announced his plans and then went to work quietly, with the result as formally made known by him. yes terday. Small Tracts Not Wanted. "I have been very busy," explained Mr. Slevln, "and on that account have been unable to reply to hundreds of letters from farmers all over the Northwest who have written me offer ing small properties. I would like to reply to each, but have not the time. I am not interested in small properties and cannot consider any of them. And, besides, I am not trying to get farmers off the land; rather, I am simply striv ing to place the worthy Belgians where they can live and prosper." The orchard tract purchased will be divided up so that each Belgian family will have a sizable farm, on which will be built a four-room house and other farm buildings, with water, etc. The houses will be completely furnished. and implements for farming and gard ening will be supplied. The houses will be grouped in a community on the State Highway, after a plan and design worked out by Mr. Slevin and his engineers. A general tore will be operated for the benefit of the colonists, through which they will be enabled to receive all their ne cessities at wholesale prices. Mr. Slevin has also arranged for the con traction of a school and other build ings for community benefit. Guarantee Is Provided. Realizing that there must be ele ments of chance' in any project, Mr. Slevln has made arrangements to pro vide ror the support of the Belgian families for 14 years, during which time they will be insured against want. The reason for choosing this par ticular locality was on account of the excellent orchard which has been de veloped there 4000 acres of apple or chard, superior to anvthlne else Mr. Slevin has seen in the State of Oregon or in tne world. The Belgians, who excel in this sort of work, will be picked men, familiar with apple growing. Mr. Slevin wishes to acknowledge the plendid and generous co-oneration nr Mr. Churchill and the Dufur Orchard Company in all arrangements for the comfort and well-being of the colon ists. Within a few days innounrcm.nr will be made of several other still larger units, negotiations for vhirh are under way. SOLDIERS' WAIL IS FREE FRENCH AVILIj CARAT LETTERS FOR SAMMIES WITHOUT COST. BIG DEFEAT BRINGS TO SENSES RUSSIA Hands of Petrograd Govern ment Strengthened by Galician Reverse. Oregon, placed on 10-acre tracts, there to take a new turn at life and work out their own salvation. Arrival Set for November. Therefore, aside from being a large and important transaction as to dol lars and cents, this contract means that the promised movement of Belgians to this state, through the agency of Mr. Slevin and his associates, will become a reality about next November. While Mr. Slevln did not care to state the figure paid for this big tract of fine orchard property. It must be . ft V Weed's Quick Lunch 101 SIXTH, COR. STARK for Hamburger Sandwich. ........ .5 Chili Con Carne 5t Beef Stew 10 Hot Cakes and Coffee.. 10 Hot Waffles and Coffee 10 DOUGHNUTS AND COF- r FEE OC PEOPLE ASK DISCIPLINE Men In Oreneai Training; Camp Rejoice Over Arrival of Consignment of Tobacco From America. By the Associated Press. AMERICAN TRAINING CAMP IN FRANCE, July 27. The French govern ment has extended the American sol dier free use of the French mails: so if similar arrangements are made In America, the members of the United States expeditionary force can send let ters or postcards home without any charge whatever. If it is desired, there is no doubt that similar postal arrange ments can be made with Great Britain for such reciprocity already exists be tween Great Britain and France. The soldiers rejoiced yesterdav over the arrival of a large consignment of tooacco from America. French cig arettes, cigars and smokiner tobacco nave not appealed strongly to the American soldiers and there was a tern porary shortage of the familiar brands irom Home. Y. M. C. A. headauarters hav established near the base and It is ex pected the work of this organization will be expanded rapidly, the need of amusement for the men being already ina.rK.eu. xne rtea (Jross has sent over large quarftities of baseball supplies and also is making provision to furnish tne men with moving picture machines and films. BROTHER TAKES UP SEARCH Bnrl Armstrong Goes to Havana to Assist Police. LOS ANGELES. Cal.. Julv 27 Rurl Armstrong, a former newspaperman. left here last night for Havana to aid the secret police of that city in their search for his sister. Miss Ruth Arm strong, who mysteriously disappeared mere juiy 10. Mr. Armstrong received telegrams yesterday from Senator Hiram W. Johnson and Senator Reed Smoot stat ing an Investigation ordered by United States Attorney-General Gregory had failed to reveal anything tangible con cerning the young woman's whereabouts. All Parties United in Urging Action Necessary to Meet Conditions at Front Old Leaders Are Giving Support. "WASHINGTON, July 27. The Rus sian military reverses have enormous ly strengthened the hands of the gov ernment in Petrograd, according to a dispatch from Ambassador Francis to day to the State Department. They have shown the impossibility of con trol of the army by soldiers' commit tee, the Ambassador reports, and have led to a universal demand for stronger discipline. The Ambassador reported that the military crisis at the front has caused the deepest alarm in Petrograd. not only as to a severe military disaster. tut as to the achievements of the revo lution itself. All parties are united, he said, in urging the government to use any measures necessary to meet the situation. Dispatches to the Russian Embassy confirm this point of view and show that many conservative leaders, who have recently gone out of office, are now again coming to the front of af fairs. They Include such men as the ex-President of the Duma, Rodzianko; the ex-Minlster of Instruction. Igna- tleff; Leader Plehkhanoff, of the So cial Democratic party; Professor Avk senteff. Socialist, and Admiral Kol chak, of the Black Seat fleet. This is interpreted to forecast a more repre sentative and better experienced government. Arrests Are Continued. At the same time arrests among the Bolshevik) and the Red Guard are con tinuing. The Council of Workmen and Soldiers' delegates has issued different appeals to different sections of the community citing the danger of the sit uation and supporting dictatorial pow ers to make the results of the revolu tion safe Premier Kerensky's call for an ex traordinary national council announced today from Petrograd to meet in Mos cow July 31 was also forecast In em bassy dispatches sent Just prior to the decision. They stated that all parties had united In demanding an emergency meeting of all leaders, including con servatives, professors and others not now connected with the government. Harvests Are Good. Fears of food riots which originally precipitated the crisis in Petrograd leading to the revolution are dispelled, the dispatches add, by reports of splen did harvests from all over Russia. At the same time every effort is being made to improve the transportation system so that parts of the country will not be starving while others are over supplied. The Galician military defeat was fur ther explained by mutiny In one gren adier division of from 16.000 to 20,000 men, which opened up the front to the Germans and allowed them to drive in a wedge 20 miles deep, which necessi tated the retirement of the whole of General Korniloff's forces of 300,000 men. ' Reports that negotiations are under way for sending American troops to Russia are flatly contradicted here, where It is stated that Russia has more me.i than she knows what to do with. Amurica'fc great -possibility lies in send ing munitions to Russia, especially rail road n.ate rials. EXTREMIST REVOLT QUELLED Violent Fighting in Petrograd Lasts v Two Days. LONDON, July 27. Fresh and violent fighting occurred in the streets of Petrograd the last two days, ac cording to a dispatch from Petrograd to the Copenhagen Berlingski Tidende, transmitted by the Exchange Telegraph Company yesterday. The extreme Socialists organized a great revolt, the dispatch adds, but the government troops Immediately interfered and the riot was suppressed after lively light ing. not tired of it and have planned for further work. "As you know, we failed to find Crockerland. I am sorry for Peary, who was without a doubt sincere in his be lief that it lay some 120 miles due northwest of Cape Thomas Hubbard. We went 151 miles to make sure and then were rewarded with nothing but a clear horixon. "Last year I reached my objective point. King Christian land, the Fin land of some 60 years ago, which has never been visited, as far as I know. Returning, I headed, for North Corn wall, which also has never been ex plored. En route six new islands were discovered and many miles of coast line mapped. Incidentally, we picked up about 60 musk oxen and 20 polar bears. Am now planning another long trip in the Spring, which when com pleted will net me about 8000 miles of dog team work. "We have enough food for the year, euch as it is. Our supplies consist largely of beans, salt beef, dehydro vegetables, whole wheat biscuit and pemmlcan. Walrus and seal meat are in cache and are on the hills. The ducks and dovekles will be back in May. and then we shall be . in the land of plenty again." 1000 WORKERS SOUGHT MORE CARPENTERS AND HELPERS AT AMERICAN LAKE KEEDED, Contractors Put In Call for Addi tional Men Wke-n Delivery of Lumber la TACOMA, Wash., July 27. (Special.) A call was put in today by T. C. Cornell, business superintendent for the Hurley-Mason Company, American Lake cantonment contractors, for 1000 carpenters and helpers to add to the force of 3200 workers now employed in the construction of the great post city. The increased building crews are being sought following the positive assurance of the fir emergency lumber committee, through its representatives Tacoma, J. T. Gregory and George Long, that the lumber for the post shall be delivered without Interrup tion as fast as the contractors can use It. The lumber arrivals today again were fairly satisfactory, 22 cars being Included in the first freght section of 27 cars of building materials switched In at American Lake. The total arrivals yesterday were 36 cars. While the contractors would Jike to see 60 or more cars come daily for a time, the construction programme was not being held up today on account of lack of lumber. EXCHANGE AND TREATMENT PRISONERS RATIFIED. Am, i1 cement of Delegates at Recent Hague Conference Will Be Carried Oat. LONDON, July 27. The agreement reached by the British and German delegates at their recent conference at The Hague regarding the exchange of and t.-eatment of civil and military prisoners has been ratified by both governments, according to a statement made by James Fltzalan Hope, Unionist member In the House of Commons. The agreement provides that direct repatriation shall b resumed, that the qualifications on medical grounds for repatriation or internment in neutral countries be made more lenient, and that the more seriously ill and wounded now Interned in Switzerland shall be returned to their own countries to make room for others. In addition to those sent to Switzer land, Holland has agreed to accept 7600 pei sons, while all commissioned and noncommissioned officers, whether in health or not, who have been in cap tivity for 18 months or more shall be eligible for internment In neutral coun tries. Holland has agreed to accept 500 of them. The Dutch government will further provide for 2000 civilian prisoners, ln vanos being given the preference. Punishment for attempts to escape and for other offenses also have been regulated, while reprisals against in dividuals have been canceled. LOWER OFFICE SOUGHT MAJOR TRIES TO BE DEMOTED TO CAPTAINCY. WHEAT EXPORTS LIMITED Canada Will Issne Permits for Shipments to United States. WINNIPEG, Man.. July 27. The Board of Grain Supervisors for Canada late today issued an order prohibiting the export of Canadian wheat to the United States without permission of the board. The order stipulates that it is to govern the remainder of the present crop until further notice. Dr. P. S. Chancellor Prefers to Serve Under Friend Rather Than to Retain Higher Title. SAN FRANCISCO, July 27. The ex ceptional spectacle of an Army officer trying to get himself demoted caused Colonels and Generals to open their eyes here today. Dr. P. S. Chancellor, of Chicago, Major in the Medical Reserve Corps, is the man. He wanted to be a Cap tain, he said, and it was understood that this would be permitted. Dr. Chancellor was for eight months ranking officer in the University of Illinois base hospital In France, with 1900 beds. In conformity with usual practice, he was relieved last Winter and allowed to come home. When the newly completed San Fran Cisco city and county hospital unit was being organized. Dr. Chancellor wanted to go, under direction of Dr. Joseph Catton. the organizer, and Dr. Charles Levlson, director, but there was no room for a Major on the staff. Hence the application for a Captaincy. ROUMANIANS MAKING GAINS (Continued From First Pace.) ELL-AM S Absolutely Removes Indigestion. Onepackage proves it 25c at all druggists. that after Russian shock battalions had captured very important German posi tions it was discovered in several in stances that signalling to the Germans was going on from the Russian rear. Belgian artillerymen and mechani cal experts in Petrograd. many of whom were wounded on the Tser or at Ypres, are forming a "battalion of death," to give an example of military valor on the Russian front. New York Fills Army Quota. WASHINGTON. July 27. New York state supplied its full quota for the regular Army at the closing of recruit ing yesterday and had a surplus of 200 men. The state's quota, is 13,226. SIX ISLANDS ARE FOUND DONALD B. M'MILLAN REPORTS ARCTIC DISCOVERIES. Exploring- Party Expects to Return Dome by September 13, After Pour Years In Frozen North. BOSTON, July 27. Donald B. McMil lan, the Arctic explorer who has been in the Polar country for the past fou years, expects to return home by Sep tember 15 next, according to a letter dated at Etah on November 8 last and received today. "If our relief ship does not fall us a third time, the explorer writes. should reach home about September 15 1917. "Although I have had or will have had four years In the Arctic, yet I am WAR HAS MERCIFUL SIDE OF IOC Saturday Sale DrugSundries Fairy Soap, priced for this sale' P. at 3C Crystal White Laundry Soap, C priced Saturday at JC Sweetheart Soap, priced for C g. this sale at only " -lb. bars Palm Soap, Satur- OP- day at 4 bars for OC Creme Oil Soap, priced Sat- OC urday at 3 for tJ Geranium Bath Tablets, spe- OP- cial Saturday, 3 for OC White Rose Glycerine. Soap, 1 P priced at X J C Peroxide Bath Soap, priced OP - for this sale at 3 for. oc 8-ounce bottle Regal Cedar "1 Polish, Saturday at IOC 16-ounce can Regal Cedar OP Polish, priced at. Pompeian Night Cream, for O Q this sale at stSIC Ingram's Milkweed Cream, Aff priced at VC Mentholatum, priced for this OA sale at Java Rice Powder, price for OQ- this sale at OJ7C LaBlache Face Powder, for oq ' this sale at OS7C Djer-Kiss Face Powder, for C this sale at OUC Diana Face Powder, special O C Saturday at OOC 1-lb. can Violet Talcum, for "I C this sale at 1JC Sweetheart Talcum, specially priced this sale Great Mid-Summer Sale of Women's Muslin Skirts A Half a Hundred Styles Q fr Saturday at pJL.UJ The values speak for themselves at no other sale have you had such an unusual saving opportunity you have choice from lavishly lace and embroidery trimmed Skirts, made with extra dust ruffle and with 6 to 16-irtch lace or embroid ery flounce. All are made full 2 yards ox over in width. It is a sale few women will care to miss. D o n o Beautiful Imported Em bro ideries In 45-Inch IDs Width at, Yard rtyC See Our Window Display The exceedingly wide range of exquisite patterns shown at this sale is far beyond description. Included are hemstitched, scalloped and imitation . Venise edges, etc profusely em broidered in delicate floral and conventional designs. They come in sheer Swisses, nainsooks and in heavier materials. Astonishing values at 49 a yard. n o Sale of Women's Hosiery 25c About 500 pairs of Women's fine quality Silk Lisle Hose to sell at this special price. They are made in the stop-run garter top and extra spliced heel, eole and toe, and are shown in all sizes in black only. Purchase as many pairs as you wish as long as lot lasts Saturday at 25 pair. Broken Lines In Women 's Pumps In Summer Styles To C1 I Cl Close, Pair J.y Patent, Gunmetal and Vici Kid Pumps in Colonial, Bar, one and two-strap styles. All sizes in the lot up to 6, but not all sizes in each style. Come, choose from the entire lot Saturday at $1.49. . D o o n o o a o a o Cinderella Silk Hose At $1.15 Pair Pure Silk Hose, made with lisle heel, sole and toe, and lisle garter top. All new colors and black. n o n o NSURANCE RATE RISES Government to Charge 6 1-3 Cent on Atlantic War Risks. Per WASHINGTON. July 27. An Increase of 1 per cent in Government insur ance rates for vessels and cargoes sail ing from American ports for Europe and for African ports on the Mediter ranean, was announced today by the war risk insurance bureau. It will be effective August 15. The present raje is 5 per cent. Read The Oregonian classified ads. 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. n o I0E301 IOE 301 FUEL PROBE IS DELAYED TRADE COMMISSION CANNOT TAKE UP WESTERN PROBLEM NOW. Food Bill, Unless Chanted, Will Direct Investigation of Coal Situation In Whole Country. bill on Monday and urge Its passage as an emergency measure. These stumps possess a rare val at this time, and if not now utilized probably will rot before they can be utilized. Noted Geologist Is Dead. BALTIMORE, July 27. Dr. William Bullock Clark, noted geologist and pro fessor of geology at Johns Hopkins Uiverslty here; died today at his Summer home at North Haven, Me. He was 57 years old. OR EGONI AN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, July 27. Senator McNary to day was advised by the Federal Trade Commission that it is obliged to sus pend action looking to a special In vestigation of the fuel situation in the Northwest pending final action by Con gress on the Pomer.ne amendment to the food bill. If that amendment Is ac cepted by the House, the Commission will be compelled to make a thorough investigation of the coal situation throughout the country, and with that work In prospect the Commission-prefers not to start a special investigation in Oregon and Washingt-. When the food bill is finally disposed of the Trade Commission will ask Senator McNary to confer further as to the fuel slt-ation in Oregon. Secretary Lane, In a letter today to Senator McNary, says he finds he is without authority to permit the digging up of stumps on Oregon & California ; grant lands by persons desiring to manufacture ship knees. The law, he maintains, stands in the way. The Secre-ary suggests the passage by Con gress of a bill to I rmit use of these stumps by contractors furnishing knees for Government ships, and promises to approve such a bill. Senator McNary will Introduce the American Generals Beach London. LONDON. Blatchford July 27. Generals and John Biddle, R. M. of the American Army, with their staffs, have arrived In England. Moose Will Meet Next at St. ton Is. PITTSBURG, July 27. The biennial international convention of the Su. preme Lodge. Loyal Order of Moose, to day voted to hold the 1919 convention of the order in St. Louts. mm PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM A toilet preparation of merit, liolpa to eradicate dandruff. For Reetorine- Color ainrl Beauty to Grar or Fad ad Hair. wc ana n.w at Prntrgints. sw.wgHvn. mwiiMiiisnjn iiiissi mum hhjhhmuw.hi si.W!Wmi)!tywimWB!aM 1 . Eg S M Trail taiyi of the Leads to Third I ! and Yamhill! j - ; Week-Eed lues Over the Week -End many interesting and beneficial trips can be made at small expense by taking advantage of the low round -trip Saturday- to -ill on day fares on our lines. Tillamook Through the forests of tne Coast Range the trip is most enjoyable. -. m variety oi seannoro Kivr.iiuuuB CuOlinty JjeaCneS nd accommodations. 93.00 wee k ena. ii.uu rmiod roana trip to Garibaldi Beach points; 14.00 week end and $5 season to Neah Kah Nle and Manzanlta: $3.50 week end and J4-50 round trip to Bay Ooean. Saturday Special leaves Portland XiiO P. M-, returning Sunday night. $3 Newport Oswego Lake Loop Trip Willamette Valley Dally Train Ltam Portland 8i30 A. M- A charming and popular watering; Flace by the sea. Surf batmngr, tshlnir and every amusement. Dally train service. Week end, $4: season, .25 round trip from Portland. Corresponding ly low fares from other points. 80 minutes ride on big red steel electrlo ears. Delightful p 1 e n 1 o F l a o e. Boating, swimming and isbing. Oswego, 25c; Lake Grove. iba. Around the loop on the big red steel electrlo cars is a very pleas ant and profitable way to spend a day or week end. Ask for our folder, "Round the Loop." Week-end round-trip fares ars in effect between Portland and all Willamette Valley points. Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday and are good for return any time until midnight Monday. Fishing Bulletin ?fi,T2l will gl mitftv a week-end flshlnrr our weekly Fishing Bulletin vo you latest iniormauon on where to look for good fishing. Ask; for Bulletin. If Free. The- Xiatest Outdoor letter. a tiire. Ticket, ana Full tnta Ask Nearest Aarent. Ktlom City Ticket Office 131 Fourth St.. Fones Main 8800, A 6704 JOHN M. SCOTT, General Passenger Agent. Southern Pacif icLines