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THE 3I0RMXG OREGOXIAX. SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 1918. FORESIGHT CHIEF MAP SHOWING YESTERDAY'S PRINCIPAL WAR MOVES AND PORTRAIT OF FRENCH STRATEGIST APPOINTED TO SUPREME COMMAND OK FORCES ENGAGED. f THE STORE THAT UNDERSELLS BECAUSE IT SELLS FOR CASH Prepare for Easter At This Store Assortments and Values, Unsurpassed Many Novel Features Aid in Making New Sp'ring Suits and Coats Of Exceptional Interest to Women Seeking Garments of Style and Distinction FOCH ATTRIBUTE New Allied Savior Thinks Clearer Than Most Generalissimos. v.. 9RESENT WAR FORESEEN rrrirh l.rdr. M bo Narrow ly II rapril Bcromlnc ' I nwIINn; mb)vt of Kalw-r, Tried In War Crwrlblr. rrral Ferdinand r'orh. th nw Cinmji4r-ifftif of all tb allied rmiM in Krtnr. la of Baanua . itn. II w kfn at Tar In 1X1. feat wa Tf4 at Jl-t. Kathr than brrrn a lrman afr. lh anniatttn of Ior ram. Km-H irfrr-f return to aoc mnH help to prpAro I'ranr for in itrurrl ha Dlttma(ly wM tak r - Ma nteri I ha I'nljrfarhnK hho Mh lh- nuanhrr J. Ma l-f II th 4fh of Ma el a rank thai wra not cnitHrH aa justify. rc hnp f a gri fu(ur. nr daailrd by hi hrtlltan. hul ha that woniri ruiilii h arrom -plt-ah". hv applu a i ton. He nc var . atvctjr. ipt to trah. r'orh Mran k m!rint iha atratvr f iha War of t7a In ta mmuirt dr - tail. Knoaipf the mfoulltr of tha Urmn. ha counted upon ihir rrptl -tn tn fular conflict tha manuvara tut had auccaadvl. Ma alo arrta4 tham to maka om of Iha old ml Mat.. In ha laarblnc at tha huparior War w- hw and In hi wrtvinsa ha hld alwava to th H-a of an Inatttahl it Kra io r iirtnr. prnnc w it h lichtninv-hka rapidity after lone pr m dilation and moat minula prpara tln. Iha awlft thun lrrholt of tha opan kne lo develop into a vtrugfla of coloa aa prnnortiona. Waaaady p-at-f Owl. To parrr In- M, r'orh ad ra pdlr. Krn muat haa a ataff worhtnf t. iha pa ma dtrafflon. prartic- IrC l& aaia dortrina under a viator fit and a'id loua chief. hirkln no re. ooa.-iftiMf y. praaarvtnc . aiitlihrlum of ht mind and I h for'" of hla In .lhrn-- undr form Id a hla dtf flruttle a nd aTrvtnd wi hoot hotattoti tha " radubiajia nnu otrr at auo rdtnaia. ft'ccA ffaw Joffro aa rlearlv aa ha fnrar tha ar of II4 art elf. from lha motive aa Iha wr of hit and dloplnr iha aama aMrl fnj. II tho'icht r aaw quiia rl-ar'v a different tua. and It ouM difficult to aalimaia Iha vatua of tha rtk ha landar-d lo rranra hy com aiqni-tp( h ronftdaora to tha ar offi-r Itta vnrli at tha fipa nor War ft-hoot rontnbutd laraalv to iha prf-tton) of i h K onh irmr, hi h. tf ta 'dtj ir"n-l ' than Iha 0rinn army. hld hy hint lo ha i tar attar "rdncat-d" Ta tsT of a nara rar ivn h tn I and lh rommand of thai parlor War ..hot. h-r- ha Irft hla mara a ffeonr. Vrtmnc a mora act iv eonimaad. ha paaivnad In 111 and fin-iii(J4 u--lly tha ricMh and iwn'ttth army nrpa. and irod thai ha u ona of iho far military alt x t ant haad.er of man la tha field. roe l-o tm Command. Tha tar found Ko h at Naay. tha hduartra of Iho .h corp. Ilia 6au a arm, and ha raa -rrt-d to command a naw army ronc nlrtllrtf whtnd Iha raniaa of Iho forraa marrh tac to tha Italaiaa front tar to met tha lfmaaa. This army araa hot ready la lima to ka oart in tha hatiU of t)iarlrit, but it cntr ibt-d atncularl to Iha v Wlory of th .Virn. Korh i:.ae naan, holdiia ha can'ar In that a'roa had hofora ihn naarly Saa.aea rrnan. IrM-tudtna ma frutian uard. and at tlmaa Iho prur wa an craat that It emad Iha thm Hn mut brraa. "Thay ara ao frantic In Ihr.r ai ta'Kav' a id r'-h. il muat ha thai thins; r- icin hadly with them !- hare. ! It hold on" I At annihar ataaa of tha atmaalo a id a camo op with Iho dtarjulatinc naara that both tha nM and tall wings h-ad hoaa obliged to giv ground. roc to Hnil" Clvam. ln that raaa." aatd Fxh, tharo'a nothing lo do hut amaah thm la the cnir. Ordar up th Xoor. Ganeral Iuhot. with Iho Moors on his laft. amahad tha tirmana ao hard ta tha rantar that tha fTuaian guard waa thrown hath upoo and Into tha 74fttnt ;ond marahaa Von Hauean's rtht tn4 waa ublia-d to rallr in ualaon. and Iihq waa abl lo ro-eatab-li-h hta tin. Aft-r tha Morocfan riftaman, by Ihraa furious rhara. had rapiurad tha trtr of Mon dement, report br the iUtn owed that In ih-lr rvttre mrnt Iha fore a of Von Kurlow had lft a gap batween thlr wing and Von Mauaan s rigot. Il waa by promptly profiting from thla attuatlon. In maaa mc hi troopa aralnat on llaueen's ooaad franh. that Koh dlnantraaed aaral 1-ancl fa Cary's troopa oa his rlaht and ivn'rtbutad largely to the tlcCeat of tha Carman armv. NoCW y l Mini U Ol 1 ! Jf7CCjm4 r- j t... sij7 JP.x'1" jT.'w II cvJtt,JSx' uw A i At t'pr I-ft rl l'r Gr f Artwwa iHdlrafe n ml VnlfHar'a Cover At4rlK tT BHtlHtj Troopn. Uarr (fHf l Amm Platl irtli Ialleaf4 Sr.! ff Frnrm Coafr Aftark. IWfr (imap f Arrow latla taMI aa4 aaataorat Ia4lrate U krr Mnaaaa Attraaptra Partkrr tlmm YfaMHir. I.Ktle rrairrru Wh Mad r Taraa. Kiilt Taat Tary t ralsatrara a Rraf Iwtiiii of tar l.lna Ja.t Ktrlk of the Writmr. Heavy I. too ao Loft arka Kankoat (ionaaa 4oarr la 1014. Ilrmrj l.tac la Ccatcr Marka Proarai Battle Line. Heavy refcea l.lae at Klaat .Marka I'olat af Ueaartare la rrearat I rive. GERMANS HIT HARD Enemy Attacks Center South of Somme River. TEUTON LOSSES INCREASE v Hifil A.oaalt Are Made at Kx rrrdlns Ilea'jr ol Xorlli of bomme Klrr BrltUh Line l're venla Crrmall Adiancr. hllated. It waa evident small arroupa had fouirht ramely to the lt. (Ivlnc tha (iennnni the Impremton that large force were fidnj them. Dead selalera Stripped. The urn prisoner ld tha Utrmini had formed a special corps whose duties were to advanre behind the risrhtlna; troops and strip all rlothlns; from the dead. The bodies, he said, were burled without any roverlna; and tha elothlnc thus obtained was served out aajjln. Reports from other parts of the front seem to Indicate that elsewhere the Una Is betns; held by mediocre divi sions brought from the Russian front, the best troops havine" been withdrawn to participate In the battle. ttliftl.tr the Oermans will hurl more divisions Into the furnace Is, of course. unknown. It Is considered possible that they still have approximately 0 divisions which may be used to replace those that have suffered tha most heavily In the recent offensive. ITALY COMIDKM OP VICTOKY FOGH HEADS ARMIES Crisis Compels British to Yield to French Command. COUNTER OFFENSIVE SOON fntlnad From Ftr-t Pma ) HUNS SEE KCOTTON SUPPLY ll'Sh Prtwa Offrrrd Control Katan In Order Crop. Mi0W. March It ,Hr the Ao eiatad fraaa ) Il a reportad hy Iha frw!he ik l oran. lavsAtta. that the trmM ara attmpiin throush nau traia to bur up Kusaian cut ton In Nhtava and Kcrahana, Kuaaiaa Turk rt.n. and rlwhrt In tha Trans aptan and Trin-uru- rvstons. J Hah prrm arw balna offered and da poaita are boms; made on proepocttva ropa. AprersntTy aa a pravsaitva maaaura tha aortal council at Taahkant. capital f Turhaatan. has ordarad tha confiaca lion of all cotton In the country. ELL-ANS Absolutely Removes Indigestion. Druggists tcfund money if it fails. 25c SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES A-T.w'e s..;e the seileevttc mm 4.r te e e.a.i tntt is. tut .pMrh.4 in i T r ef.t-e c.mp v.nite' n.a tft tre'nt.e v.e Pwi.P.m la r eaeee eeca feersiee II e.eni. k 1 k.- t.r n4 r" p'. mfi i...e pl.fi. .v:'e. erti.e ana i.h. H. eie tt ef l"ii ia4 SMfie-. A e.le r. lt f t wm' lr.e. irhinl fe. A'w. 1M " rM m t K.k la s.o sev C.U nei.aiii, a. Aa., irraph Hill. occupied by the Ger mans. They also succeeded in getting a hold" on Orange Hill, faVther north. From these positions they were con tinuing their offensive. The resistance of the British yester day south of Arras along the line of the Arras-Albert road waa moot gal lant. Here the Germans advanced lime after time for heavy attacks In tha reclon of Ablalnsevelle. but In every Instance they were thrown back. At latest reports tha line waa bein stroncly held. In their attacks upon Marrelcave tne Germans pushed southward f rom Cerlsy and then gradually ivutil westward unlit alareeicave waa occupied. FToat la Kaaaee. At present, tha front Is most uneven. During tha first rush tha Oermans sue ceeded at some places In Indenting the tinea ao that here and there were formed pockets which sooner or later rou.t be straightened out. Further details concerning the first part of the battle ahow that no fewer than 21 Uerman divlslona were thrown simultaneously aaalnst a front bald by only eicht British divisions, over whelming them and forclnc them back. Hehlnd these Hrlttah divisions were only three others In reserve, but the troops fought valiantly and delayed the Herman advance for a considerable time. Mnce then about 4 further Oerman divisions have been hurled Into the battle (a total of ST divisions or. at the preaent estimated atreneth of (he Uerman division, about l.ooo.ooo men). Craw a Prlaca F.aBscd. Not or.ly the army of tha Bavarian Crown Prince, but also that of the tier man Crown Prince la now engaged. The German generals Immediately commanding tha troopa from tha north to tha south of tha front attacked are Von Helow, Von Mirvln and Von flu tier. The army of General von Hutler faces the French along tha Olsa. It is vsry quiet today, after tha bloody d feat of Its attempt lo croaa tha river. Most of the bridges bava now been blown up. It Is evident Iha allies are gaining the upper hand and mastering the enemy with artillery. Owing to the terrible casualties among his aviators, tr.e enemy is com. polled to feel almost blindly for weak epota In the allied lines, which he hsa been seeking constantly so as to throw sgalnst them some of his dense masses. When It Is remembered that tha enemy haa more than a division for every thousand yards of the front on which he attacked, an Idea may be gained of the difficulties with which tha allies bava been beset. Haa Bodies) Make Bridge. At one point on the Crosat Canal, where the Germane eventually gained a crossing, they made 14 different at tarka oa one day. Klnally tha British corps, which was holding tha position, fell bark absolutely exhausted, and iha Germans crossed over a bridge of pile4 up bodies of their own comrades. The German advance haa been more rapid at soma points and Iha allisa have scarcely had time lo gel away with Ihetr cannon. One French battery of TVs waa dragged five miles with ropes by the gunners, who succeeded In sav ing It. A Oerman prisoner who was Interro gated todsy said the German troops greatly surprised at the small number of British dead found on the battlefield. Thev hsd been told the liiimli la front el them had been anm-l Word" of I'alth In French and Eng lih Arnilrs Is Dispatched. WASHINGTON, March IJ. Suprem confidence In the ability of the Brills and French armies to hold the German In check la freely espressed in Ital both In political rlrclea and by th newspapers, tha Italian embassy waa advised today bv cable from Home. "The entire Indian press. said th message, "contains warm brother! comment for the brave Fngllsh an French troopa. Opinion prevails that, In view of the large Intact reserves of tha allies, tba present retirement will be followed at the riant moment by powerful counter attack. The parliamentary gronp for ni tlonal defense has telegraphed to tha British Ambsssador ita sentiment highest admiration for tha Brills army. All political circles expressed "the solidarity of Italian people with the allied nations and armies, and als Arm ronHdence In the energy of th allies." LO.VDOX PAPER ENCOCKACiEB Germans Said lo Ue ruining- Nothing Worth Terrible Ix-. LONDON. March !. The Evening News says It learns on hlg!j authority that nothing hsa occurred on tne wesi ern front within tha last 11 hours to neessltate revision of the conflden views held officially. "The Hun mass attacks on the north of our Una ara being atubbornly met,1 It adds." and the enemy la not gaining anything worth a tithe of tha enormous loeaes Inflicted on him. The French in the south also are doing extremely well. The possibility of further retirements is not lenored, but taking the whole bat. tlefleld Into review. It Is considered that th situation Is well In hand." HNS' OIL IN DANGER KAISER DEMANDS fOXTROL OF GREAT KIEL FIELDS. Balkan Klagdosa. Already Levied Oi aa Ceae.aered Provtare, Aboat to Be Stripped Bare. WASHINGTON. March IS Germany, having subjected Roumania to the sac rifices of a conquered province. State Iepartment advloea say. now haa de manded that the little alate turn over all her valuable oil fields to a German controlled corporation. A aummary of tha Oerman terms re cslved by the department says: "It Is scarcely necessary to draw attention to the fact that the condi tions are monstrous. Houmsnla rinds hersel deprived of tha greater part of her natural wealth for tha benent or foreign state, and private Individuate are spoliated. and their fortunes placed at the mercy of foreign societies. "No state has ever been placed lo th obligation of consenting to auch a diamemberment of Its sovereignty." Labor Leaders Defiant. PT. LOriS. March I. Labor leaders here tn charge of the strikes, which has lied up many St. Loul Industries, voted today not to attend any more settlement conferences and to diypatch a comml'teo fa Washington immediate ly to confer wrh the War and Labor departmenta. Kcad Th Orecvnlan classified ads. New ClUer or Staff, One of Most Brilliant Strategists of Day, AY ill Direct Allied Forcea on West ern Front in Great Drive. fOontlnned From Flrs Pare ) Mam, lo aupreme command gave rise instantly to suggestions that the pres ence of Secretary Baker. In Europe waa connected with the development, Mr. Baker first visited France and con ferred at length with French officials and with General Bliss. American chief of staff, attached to the supreme war council, and General Pershing. There followed a brief trip to London just ss the great German drive was start ing, after which tha American War Secretary hastened back to France. Many observers now surmise that Mr. Baker was sent to Europe particularly to urge the co-ordination of all allied armies under a single commander. Such la known to have been President WIN son's desire when his urgency caused the creation of the supreme war coun cil. Some measure of co-ordination was secured through that body, but any plan for appointment of a supreme commander with authority over all the armies. French, British, Italian and American, met strong opposition in England. Tha recent crisis which threatened the Lloyd George ministry arose from tha extant to which th Premier had gone In massing tha British forces with thou of Britain's allies. To quell the parllamentany disturbance the gov ernment round it necesaary to nounce that Field Marshal Halg re. mained In supreme command of the British army in France, and that only certain British forces had been con trlbutod to th military pool, some times described aa tha strategic re serve of th army of maneuver Now it Is assumed that the needs of th critical hour have won over tha British Cabinet to complete unifica tion, making it possible to meet the Germans on the aam plan of organ! satlon and centralised authority that have given the enemy an advantage throughout th war. Americans to Take Orders, As to what Is to be dene with the American troops in the emergency. War Department officials are frankly ignor ant. They are to be employed aa the French commander deems best and re. gardleas ef the sectors they now hold or the region assigned for complete Americanization under previous plans. To all intents and purposes, th Amer ican forces would become an integral part of the French army with which they share supplies. There probably will be no statement now or later as to the number of Americans sent to the Picardy front. Today's developments will have a vital bearing on what is to happen soon. The Suits Short jaunty jackets, with vestee fronts and pretty collars, top skirts of shoe-height length, -which are wide enough for comfort, yet no wider. Various shades of tan, green, blue, gray, etc., are featured. Their chic simplicity assures their popularity with all fashionable women. AJ1 prices from $18.95 up to $50.00 The Coats Coats . reach nearly to the skirt hem. v- Pleats con ceal their ample fullness. Collars are large, many of them forming capes. Many linings are very beautiful. Sand, tan, beige, gray and blue are the most popular colors. Seldom do coats combine serv ice and style to such a remarkable degree as these pretty flew Spring garments. All prices from $12.50 up to $45.00 Beautiful and Exquisite Easter Neckwear In Great Variety Colored Vestees for wear with the open-front suits, matched sets with pretty rolling collars, Buster Brown Collars, and many other dainty conceits offer wide latitude for selection. Pique, novelty cotton, organdy, silks and many other pleasing combi nations of materials are shown. . Beautiful Satin Collars at 50 Imported Swiss Collars at 2.5 e to 50 j Organdie Neckpieces at 500 to 1.75 Satin Sets and Vestees at.. 980 to .$3.50 Organdie Crepe Collars at 500 to $1.50 Lace Collars and Sets at , 500 to $1.50 Women's Fine EasterFootwear Especially Priced at $5.50 and at $7.00 Pair In our Basement Shoe Section we have arranged a special show ing and sale of Women's Spring Style Shoes. Pumps and Oxfords Shoes in two-tone either brown or gray, with cloth top to match also in other fashionable leathers. Unsurpassed values at , $5.50 to $7.00 Pumps and Oxfords in best styles at... $4.50 and $5.00 .Mioses' and Children's Pumps sizes V to 11, at.... Misses' and Children's Pumps r """ sizes llVa to 2, at $1.98 $2.48 Easter Gloves For Style and Service Though correct shade and finish are essential, it is well to consider the quality of .the gloves you buy this Spring. We are featuring Fabric, Silk and Kid Gloves in the new col ors, that will give good service. Styles for dress, driving or sports. Kayser and Niagara Maid Silk Gloves 650, $1.00 AND $1.35 PAIR Lambskin French Kid and Washable Gloves At $2.00, at $2.25 and $2.50 AH high-grade Gloves, in black, white and colors. 5 Bars of Wool Soap f 01' 25c Swift's celebrated ""Wo'ol Soap or Floating Bath Soap. , . Not more than five bars to any one purchaser. Tempting Values in Fine Easter Hosiery Wear Silk Hose Wool and Cotton Are Needed for the Soldiers- Silk Boot Hose at 59c a Pair Women's fashionable Fiber Silk Boot Hose all sizes in white, black and colors. . Silk Lisle Stockings at 35c Pair Women's fine Seamless Silk Lisle Hose in black, white and colors. They come in all sizes. Children's Stockings at 25c Pair Misses' fine Ribbed Maco Cotton Stockings, in black and white. Also Boys' Heavy Black Cotton Stockings in all sizes. Silk Boot Hose at 65c Pair Women's fine Silk Boot Hose, fashioned to fit per fectly. All sizes in black, white, bronze, gray and all the other desirable shades. Cinderella Silk Stockings $150 Pair These famous Silk Stockings are made from best quality silk and pure dyes. They are shown here in all sizes and a large range of colors. Store Opens at S :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. GERMANS LAUD BRITISH TRIBUTE PAID TO BRAVERY ENEMY'S TROOPS OF PARIS. March It. General Pershing called on General Foch at headquarters yesterday, according to 'Information. and placed at his disposal the whole resources of the American Army for mployment In th battle now in pro gresa. I com. L Information quotes Gen' ra! Pershing as aaylng. "to say to you hat tha American people would hold it a great honor for our troops were they engaged In tha present battle. I ask It of you. In my nam and in that 1 the American people. "There is at this moment no other uestlon than, that of fighting? In fantry, artillery, aviation all that w ave ara yours to dispose of th'm as you will, others are coming which are a numerous as will be necessary. I ave come to aay to you that th meriran people would be proud to be engaged la th greatest battle In history." General Foch placed General Persh ing's offer before the Council at the front. L'Information says. The Court II includes Premier Clemenceau, Com. ander in Chief Petain and Louis Locheur. Minister of Munitions. Sesal-Offlelal North Germ a a Gaaeite. of Berlin. Declares Victory Not Eaay far Kaiser's Troops. AMSTERDAM, March 28. The semi, official North German Gazette, of Ber. lin, pays this tribute to the bravery of th British troops in France: "The British soldier defended him. self heroically. His batteries fired until our riflemen overpowered tha men serving th suna. His Infantry stood their ground firmly and engaged in hand-to-hand fighting. Not only was every fortified basa and every trench and every railway embankment defended with th greatest stubborn. ness, but Britain s brave mercenaries even nestled in the last crumbling placea. "But all thla bravery only contributed to inoreaae th enemy's losses. Truly our opponent has not made victory easy for our troops. Th enemy bat. talions immediately assembled for counter thrusts whenever an oppor. tupity appeared available. The cavalry threw themselves In resolute on. slaurhts against our storming; bat. talions to prevent them from breaking through, but all In vain.1 ago. He was employed at the Tacoma shipyards as hooktender since Febru ary 13. He worked on a crane which went over a spur track bridge at th plant. Saturday afternoon he disappeared and it is believed he fell off while the crane was crossing- th waterway. The body was found this morning when the tide was out, wedged under a log. The boy formerly lived at Oregon City, be told fellow workmen. Soldiers to Celebrate Easter. St. Lou I a Papers Raise Price. ST. LOUIS. Mo., March 39. All thH St. Louis afternoon papers today an nounced that besinnintr next Monde: TACOMA. Wash., March S (Spe. the price would be 3 cents. The morn- clal.) Chaplains of three artillery reg- Ing papers already are z cents. iments will celebrate Easter at Cami Lewis and a 40-piece regimental ban' will sound the responses, while a cho rus of 34 singers from St. Patrick' Church, Tacoma, will sing the mast Chaplain Nooy, of the S47th; Chaplali LaCombe, of the 346th, and Chaplali Barron, of tha SiSth, will celebrate tin mass. BODY IS FOUND UNDER LOG Leslie Blackwood, Who Disappeared Last Saturday, Left DT Tide. , TACOMA. Wash.. March IS. fflpe. elal.) Falling from a crane at the Ta. coma shipbuilding plant last Saturday, Leslie Blackwood, 1, was drowned and his body was found today In the water, way in th mud under a watraoaked leg. Blackwood came here three months Continuing our policy of the past 12 years, this Bank is open for the con venience of its deposi tors Saturday evenings from 6 to 8 o'clock. Hibernia Savings Bank Established 1892 "A Conttrvativ Custodian" 1 " Fourth and Washington Street