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THE 3IOKNTXG OltEGONIAN. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1917. FREHGH REPULSE GERMAN ATTACKS Violent Bombardment in Lor raine Precedes Storming of Trenches. ; BLIZZARD SWEEPS FRONT Portuguese Troops Take Part In the Fifrhtlng Jforth of Arras and Stop Attempted German Raid Near Luventio. PARIS, Dec. 20. A heavy bombard ment in Ijorraine and a strong Ger man attack against the French trenches north of KeiUons was repulsed today. The two artilleries were" moderately active along the whole front, the can nonading being more spirited in the region of Caurieres wood. In Lorraine the powerful German at tack, preceded by a violent bombard ment north of It ell Ions, completely failed. The enemy left numerous dead on the ground. In upper Alsace the French repulsed a surprise attack against our positions at Gluckervald, south of Altkirch. Yesterday German aircraft dropped bombs in the region of Dunkirk and Calais. Four persons were killed and ten wounded. Britlnh Capture Prisoners. EASTERN THEATER, Dec. 19. In the neighborhood of Lake Doiran the artil lery activity was quite marked. British troops carried out a raid and captured some prisoners. In the region of the lakes Russian troops dispersed enemy reconnoisances." BERLIX, Dec. 19, via London, Dee. 20. In the western theater Prince Ttupprecht reports on the south bank of the Scarpe and near Moeuvres and Graincourt lively artillery fighting in the afternoon. Yesterday the artillery activity was moderate, owing to the storm and blizzard. In Flanders and west of Cambrai there was a slight increase in the firing toward evening. Reconnoitering detachments along the British front, northwest of Pinon on the east bank of the Meuse and southwest of Thann Alsace), brought in British and French prisoners. After an attack northeast of Craonne a storming detachment brought in a number of French prisoners. Artillery FlKhttng; -Lively. Macedonian theater On both sides of the Vardar there was lively artil lery fighting; also in the Cerna Bend and between, the Vardar and Lake Doiran. PARIS, Dec. 20. There was moder ate artillery activity along the front last night, but no infantry actions. An attack at Regnevllle, northwest of Verdun, was repulsed. LONDON'. Dec. 20. Fortuguess troops near Laventle. north of Arras, last night repulsed an attempted German raid. The German artillery was active In the Ypres sector in the neighborhood of Passchendaele. Aviation Activities Reported. Aviation activities by the British army air service are reported in an of ficial statement tonight as follows: "Heavy snow prevented flying on Monday except on a small portion of the northern front. In this locality a certain amount of work was done by our airplanes and bombs were dropped on a hostile airdrome near CeurtraL Enemy trenches also were attacked with' bombs and machine gun fire. At night the station at Roulers and the station at Menln were bombed heavily by us. "In air fighting two German ma chines were brought down In our lines and two others were driven down out of controL "Good work was done In the air Monday by Australian pilots. Two of them who were attacked by many hos tile scouts when employed on artil lery work, succeeded in bringing down one of the enemy's machines in our lines and dispersed the remainder. "Tuesday a thick haze again limited flying to the northern part of the front, where a great deal of artillery photo graphic work was done. During the day over 150 bombs were dropped on the enemy's railway stations, sidings and trenches and many rounds were fired from the air into trenches and billets. Fighting In Air Intense. "Fighting In the air on this part of the front was intense all day and resulted greatly in our favor. Seven hostile machines were brought down by our airplanes and one was shot down in our lines by anti-aircraft gun fire and another by the fire of our infantry. Three others were driven down out of control. Three of our ma chines are missing." ' WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE. Dec "0. (By the Associated Press.) The officers of the Russian Army In France have volunteered as a body to give their services to the United States. WA SHISGTON,' Dec 20. The follow ing deaths from disease were reported today by General Pershing: Wagoner Leonard Sargent, field artil lery, Bedford. Ind. Private James N. Grave lie, engineers. East Fitchburg, Mass. Private Clarence W. . Manchester, engineers. Fort Bragg. Cal. Private Milton S. Marks, engineers. West Lynn. Mass. AIRCRAFT lii DEMAND OREGON FACTORIES TO BE GIVEN CHA.XCE TO BID. Senator MNrf Asked to Submit Names f All Firms Competent to Solid I ., Aeroplane Parts. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Dec. 20. Oregon factories ca pable of building aeroplanes or aero plane parts are to be given an oppor tunity to bid on Government contracts. This is indicated by the fact that Colo nel Deeds, of the Aircraft Board, re quested Senator McNary to submit to him the names of all firms in Oregon competent to build aeroplane parts. When these data are furnished, the Board will send out specifications and ask the Oregon factories to bid. Sena tor McNary telegraphed the Chamber of Commerce asking for the data. While at the Aircraft Board, Senator McNary presented a telegram from the Salem Commercial Club setting forth that Oregon will, with proper Qovern . ment encouragement, next season pro duce 10,000 tons of long-fiber flax. suitable for manufacturing linen for covering wings of aeroplanes. Colonel Deeds was interested In this proposal and Intimated that If Oregon can con vert this flax into the right quality cloth the Aircraft Board may be In a position to place contracts for the fin ished products. He asked Senator Mc Nary to submit samples of Oregon grown flax and to report on the ability of Oregon mills to spin the flax and weave the cloth. Senator McNary said there is a spinning and weaving; mill at Portland, which is -now Idle, which could be utilized for this work. He has telegraphed for full data on this and other mills and for samples of flax and of linen made from Oregon flax. The Aircraft Board has been experiencing difficulty in getting suitable linen for aeroplane wings, and Colonel Deeds Indicated they would be glad to de velop a home supply, as substitute materials have not been satisfactory. OFFICER HAS SURPRISE OFFICER IX CHARGE OP ENFORC ING DRAFT LISTED "DESERTER." No W. Transfer Made for Hemchel Taylor When Sent to Presidio and "Price" Pat on His Head. EUGENE, Or., Dec. 20. (Special.) Lieutenant Herschel W. Taylor, of Eu gene, stationed at Camp Lewis, In charge of the details of handling hun dreds of cases of men who, though drafted, have failed to report and are regarded as deserters, has made the discovery that he is listed as a deserter. On one page of the War Depart ment's record Private Herschel W. Taylor Is recorded as a deserter, and under the law anyone who apprehends him and turns him over to the military authorities would be entitled to receive a reward of $50. On another page of the War Depart ment's records It is written that Herschel W. Taylor was appointed to the officers' training camp at the Presidio, which began May 8, and that he received a commission as Second Lieutenant three months later. He re ported for duty at Camp Lewis Sep tember 15. and has since been con nected with the casual office. Mr. Taylor was serving as a private in the Oregon National Guard when he received his appointment to the of ficers' training camp. When the state troops were called he received notice to report for duty with his regiment. He wrote a letter to the Adjutant General explaining the circumstances and requesting a discharge, but never received a reply. Recently he addressed another letter to the Adjutant-General asking for his record. When this ar rived at Camp Lewis it disclosed that he had been listed as a deserter for failing to obey the order to mobilize July 25. Lieutenant Taylor has taken steps to have his record cleared. C0IICERTISPL1NED Soldiers at Vancouver to Have Christmas Entertainment. THEATERS TO LEND ACTS Justice lined for Being Drunk. BAKER, Or.. Dec. 20. (Special.) Claiming that Jack Sparks, of Half way, was intoxicated yesterday. Justice of the Peace Locke had him arrested and fined him $50. Today Sparks and other citizens of Halfway went before City Recorder Charles Shelton at Half way and charged Locke with being drunk and attempting to sell whisky to his neighbors. Locke was fined $50 by Recorder Shelton, which he paid. Sparks claims that he was not drunk. Traders Taken Off Enemy List. WASHINGTON, Dec." 20. The War Trade Board today removed these firms from the enemy lists: Helberg Bech & Co., Rio Janeiro; David ' Bllom. San Salvador, Salvador; Pedro Gomez Mena, Havana, and Cortesso Cerres & Co., Barranquilla, Colombia. Programmes Will Include Numbers by Band, Solos and Distribu tion of. Candies and Other Goodies Among Boys. A diversified programme of Christ mas entertainment is to be provided for the soldiers at Vancouver Barracks Christmas eve and Christmas day. The Y. M. C. A. War Work Council enter tainment committee, composed of Miss Mamie Helen Flynn, chairman; Mrs. H. L. Corbett and Miss Jean Morrison, has completed plans for a big band concert on the afternoon of December 24 for the 2000 or more men who are in quar antine. Mrs. Jane Burns Albert will be the soloist and there will be other singers to go through the sick wards and entertain the soldiers. J. D. Far- Tell, of the O.-W. R. & N. Company, has tendered the O.-W. R. & N. band for the occasion. ' On the evening of December 24 an elaborate, old-fashioned Christmas will be provided, including Christmas carols, distribution of coxes of candy and other goodies and a diversity of entertainment. Girls to Provide Candy. Miss Flynn, who is chairman of the Portland Girls' Honor Guard enter tainment committee, yesterday tele graphed Miss Allsa MacMaster, who Is at Tacoma, asking her if the Honor Guard girls could provide the candy. An answer is expected today. Miss MacMaster is president of the Honor Guard Girls in Portland. On Christmas night another enter tainment will' be staged for the men and officers of the aviation section of the Signal Corps. It will be In the nature of a barracks party and sol diers and officers will assist in pro viding entertainment, although the Portland committee will provide music and readings. Theaters Offer Servlees. Miss Flynn will be pianist for the occasion and a list of other soloists and readers is being prepared. Mana ger McGettlgan, of the Orpheum, and Manager Ely, of the Hippodrome, who have been lending acts from their cur rent bills for the weekly entertain ments provided at "Vancouver Barracks, also will provide numbers for the Christmas programme. The commit tee has been giving two to.- three con certs a week at the barracks and lead ing singers and players have donated their services. A number of motor car agents and dealers have provided! autos to take the performers to and from Vancouver. Read The Oregonlan classified ads. GERMANS ACT AS TRUSTEES Property of Americans Held but Not to Be Confiscated. BERLIN, via London, Dee. 20. The property of Americans in Germany has been placed under the trusteeship of the German government. There is no intention, however, to' confiscate property or to infringe on the personal rights of the property holders. "Join the Red Cross Today. All You $ W VpJ Need Is a Heart and a Dollar." m ' an - a Christmas Store with the Christmas Spirit and an ideal Christmas stock sen sibly priced! Come in and see! You'll be just as welcome as if you come to buy! Fathers! Husbands! Brothers! Give her what she really wants what you know she wants and then observe, on Christmas day, what genuine feminine appreciation means. A reliable Wrist Watch can be had from $15 upwards. We are showing; one of the largest stocks of Solitaire Diamond Rings ever displayed in Portland from $10.00 up with a , Special $50, $75 and $100 Pwing, which we will gladly sell on time to responsible parties. In addition, the usual tremendous stock of a well balanced jewelry establishment of 45 years' standing. Open Evenings Until 9:30 Mail orders filled by return mail. Mt . Established 1870. 316 WuUactom St. Bet. Sta and 6th. Expert Watch Repairing and Manufacturing Jewelers. Special Notice Close Store Will Open at 9 A. M. and at 6 P. M. Until After Chrtstmas Wonderfully Attractive Offerings In Practical Gift Suggestions for One and All Only Two More Shopping Days Before Christmas The pleasure of giving will be increased fourfold if your gifts are chosen from selections which offer unlimited latitude for choice selections' which cover so great a field that suitable gifts easily can be chosen for all your friends and relatives, no matter how long your list or how varied your tastes. Displays are conveniently arranged and courteous salespeople are here to offer you all possible assistance. 1 Great Holiday Showing and Sale of Fancy TeaAprons Beautiful Under Garments Most Delightful Remembrances and Al ways Acceptable. Prices to Suit AIL At 25c, 35c, 49c and Up to $125 You have your choice from Fancy Tea Aprons Of fine lawns, dotted r barred Swiss and trimmings of dainty laces, embroid eries and ribbons dozens and dozens of styles. Silk and Satin Camisoles at 75c, 98c, $119 and Up to $138 You have choice from more than seventy five different styles in Crepe de Chine and Society Satin Camisoles. Silk and Satin Chemise at $1.75, $138, $2J5Q and Up to $335 Elaborately trimmed, high-grade Crepe de Chine, Society Satin and plain Silk Envelope Chemise, shown in all styles and sizes. Crepe De Chine Gowns at $435, $438, $525 and Up to$10J00 Most beautiful garments in styles and trimmings that are beyond description. Come and see them. 1 Gowns at 98c and $1J.9 Made of fine materials, with dainty lace or embroidery trimmings. Also French pastel embroidery or with plain hemstitching. All sizes. Santa Claus Says Give Gloves for Christmas A gift of gloves will reflect credit upon you as the giver. They carry a message at once practical and in timate, and their very usefulness will make them a source of con tinued pleasure. Of course we will exchange unsuitable sizes after Christmas. If you prefer, let Glove or Merchandise Bonds, redeemable any time, carry your holiday message. ALL PRICES ALL SIZES ALL RELIABLE MAKES AT $1.75, AT $: jS ive A " Kv Glove Certificate. f a t tun A xrrt en rr n a t a id A Splendid Xmas Present Rich Gift Blouses There will be no trace of disappointment in her cheery "thank you" if you gladden her heart with one or more of these handsome waists. Each presents an attractive version of the newest modes of fashioning, in ma terials, in trimmings. They are moderate in price $4.95, $5.75, $6.45 to $10.00 Crepe De Chine Waists at $435 Both plain and novelty trimmed Crepe de Chine Waists in white, maize and flesh colors. All sizes in styles with low neck. A special offering for one day only at above price. A Friday Special! Cretonne Shopping Bags at 98c The popular new style Shopping and Knitting Bags, well made of standard quality cretonne. Neat patterns and colorings. A very attractive gift. 'Twill Indeed Be Her Happiest Christmas if You Choose Such a Regal Gift as FURS Fashion favored furs are offered in com plete varieties of the new styles and col orings. The .muffs are in round shapes; the scarfs longer than ever, some being veritable capes. No gift you could select combines greater regard for her com fort, or expresses in such a measure your appreciation of her womanly liking for things beautiful. WOMEN'S MUFFS $3.98 to $18.50 WOMEN'S SCARFS $5.00 to $32.50 CHILDREN'S SETS .$2.65 to $3.75 Special for Friday Cretonnes in Bag Length 29c Special for Friday 200 pieces of pretty new Cretonnes, in sufficient size for shopping or knitting bags. They come in medium or dark color ings. At the special price of 290. Special for Friday SIDEBOARD AND BUREAU SCARFS 69c In the Domestic Section we have undervalued a splendid lot of Sideboard and Bureau Scarfs, 18 by 54 inches. They come in embroidered designs and are finished with open work or hemstitched border. Special for Friday Bath Robe Blankets $3.48 In the Domestic Section we have un dervalued a splendid lot of new Bath Robe Blankets. They come complete with cords and are shown in beauti ful patterns in dark colors. Boxed Handkerchiefs 3 to the Box, at 19c Fine quality Lawn Handkerchiefs, with embroidered corner packed three in a fancy box. 6 to the Box, at 50c Fine Sheer Swiss Handkerchiefs, in styles with white or colored em broidered patterns packed six in a fancy box. Women's Novelty Handkerchiefs at 25c Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, embroidered in white or colors, in hand some designs. Swiss Handkerchiefs, with white or colored edging, etc., all at 250 each. Make Gifts of Dainty Handkerch iefs Here is a comprehensive showing. Their very usefulness puts them atop the gift list, and these specially priced offerings will enable you to save worth-while amounts to apply on other purchases. Linen Initial Handkerchiefs at I2V2C Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, with white or colored embroidered initial in the corner a half dozen different styles to choose from. 3 to the Box, at 35c Dainty Sheer Handkerchiefs, prettily embroidered in white or colored patterns they are packed in a fancy holiday box an unlimited as sortment to select from. Single Handkerchiefs of Japanese Silk, at 10c They come in an extensive variety of pretty colored patterns they are dainty and durable. SPECIAL FOR FRIDA Y! Sale of Books for Boys and Girls at 25c An unlimited assortment, including Buster Brown Painting Books, large Comic Books, large Books Books, Boys' Pocket Library, by Allen Chapman, in cloth . binding, and a great many others, all Special for Friday TRENCH KITS AT 98c A most pleasing gift. Each kit contains a Comb, Hair Brush, Soap Box, Tooth Brush Holder and Trench Mirror. All these things come in a heavy gray case. Special for Friday BOX STA TIONER Y AT 35c A gift that all appreciate. Each box contains 50 sheets of excellent quality paper, with envelopes to match. Only 100 boxes to sell at this special price) so don't delay your visit. of Rhymes and Jingles, Happy Hour Painting at one price. UNCLE SAM CHARAC TER DOLLS A T $1J9 Every little child should have one of these attractive and popular character dolls. They are just like "Uncle Sam," with clothes and hat. They are 18 inches long. 'Necessities of the Attractive Sort" Best Describes Our Men 's Goods for Gift Purposes THESE SUGGESTIONS There are Sweaters, Bath Robes, Caps, Gloves, Ties, Handkerchiefs, Suspenders, Socks, etc Each is an expression of consideration of a friend's welfare that will' be recalled many times throughout long service. Pure Linen Handkerchiefs At 200 each three for Fifty Cents. At 350 each three for One Dollar Also at 25 and 35 each. Linen Initialed Handkerchiefs 8 in a Fancy Holiday Box at 690 box. Others at 190, 250 and 300 each. - Bath Robes In the best styles and colors at $4.75, at $4.98, at $5.98, at $8.98. Men's Gloves Reliable Makes in all Colors, Styles and sizes at $1.75, at $2, at $2.25 and $2.50 pair. SPECIAL NOTICE Our store will open at 9 A. M. and close at 6 P. M. Until After Christmas. There's no time to be lost now! The M ost in Value The Best in Quality SPECIAL NOTICE Our store will open at 9 A. M. and close at 6 P. M. Until After Christmas. There's no time to be lost now! -IfltflaMS 0 D i n t
