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THE JtpKXIXG OREGONIAX, Fli ID AY, OCTOBER IS, 1918. LILLE. !S CAPTURED fflf BRITISH FORCES Great Industrial Center L Northern France Freed. GERMANS SPARE BIG CITY Citizens Greet English Troops o Their Entrance Into I'lacc AVilU Joy Scenes Arc Dramatic. BRITISH HEABQUARTERS IN" FRANCE. Oct. IT. (Reuter's.) It is reported that British outposts tonight are east of Lille. BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN FLANDERS. Oct. 17. (Reuters) Lille, the crest industrial city of Northern France, was csDtured today by the British. British patrols are advancing east of the city in contact with the .retreating Germans. The evacuation of Lille and the Brit Ish entry Into the city was one of the most dramatic events of the war. At o'clock this morning the Ger man commandant at Lille ordered all tlia inhabitants or Lille to assemble as promptly as possible. As they hur ried through the gloom of the streets they observed the garrison marching out. They were told to so out to the British lines and meet their friends. Then came the rhythmic tramp of in fantry, which gradually died away. The Germans had departed from Lille. At dawn a British airman flvinsr over ateS of Bruges. Belgian cavalry OC- the city beheld a most amazing sight, cupied Inglemunster. The streets were thronged with civil- jn the Belgian-French zone Pitthem, handkerchiefs and siawis. Not a sol- Muelbeke and Wynghene had been dier could be seen. The aviator quickly I captured. th.BriUshlinV,." Pa rol. advanced im- farther south the second British mediately and entered the city. army occupied the line of the Lys ine uermans on leaving Lille did not set fire to the buildings in the city or cause any explosions. estimated: big money must come first. "Philadelphia Making; a real battle against enormous odds, caused chiefly Dy tne iniiuen "Atlanta Trying hard and hopeful that unreported subscriptions will make tne situation better than official fig ures indicate." Twn Mlllloa Selling Bonds. It was estimated tonight that 2,000.- 000 of the 100,000.000 persons In the United States will be engaged tomorrow and baturday in "he campaign to sell bonds. Banks thrcnghout the country will remain open until late at eight to re ceive subscriptions. 12TH DISTRICT 10 PER COT i Coast Has Subscribed $274,239,410 Out of $402, 030,00(1 SA.V FRANCISCO. Oct. 17. The total subscription to the fourth liberty loan in the l-'tn federal reserve bank dis trict up to tonight was 274.2J9,410. or approximately 70 per cent of the dis trict's quota of IlOi'.OOO.OOO. The num ber of subscribers reported was 1.228.- oHZ as compared to a total of l,37-,58u n the entire third campaign. The rank of states in the district in proportion to their subscriptions al ready in bank was announced as fol ows Oregon, SS per eent; Utah, S; Idaho, 1ERICIS CAPTURE VITAL KEY POSITl Cote de Chatillon Taken, Open ing Road Northward. GRAND PRE FEAT DARING Doughboys Wade River Aire and Tut Teutonic Forces to Flight After Iland-to-JUund Eight. 84; Arizona. 7u: Washington, 72; South- rn California, 7C: Northern California, : isevada. i. In the tank naming contest counties of northwestern states stood in the order named: Idaho Butte, Payette, .'win Falls: Washington Wahkiakum, Thurston. Clallam: Oregon Lincoln, Polk, Curry. J .os Angeles was maintaining its lead in the ship-naming contest in class A. In class B the standing was Portland, Oakland, Cal.: Seattle. Salt Lake led in class C. with Tacoma see ond and Spokane third. UNS FLEE TO ANTWERP (Continued From First Page.) WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN THE LILLE SECTOR, Oct. 17. (By the As sociated Press.) South of the city of Lille today the British are before the Lille-Douai railway along almost iti entire length, and probably have crossed it in the neighborhood of Oig- north of Courtrai. South the British have crossed the river and reached the outskirts of Turcoing. LONDON, Oct. 17. The Germans WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY NORTHWEST OF VERDUN, Oct. 17, 2 P. M. (By the Associated Press.) When it was seen last night that the Germans had effected a concentration in the Bantherillo Wood for a counter attack on the Cote de Chatillon. which the Americans had captured, the, Ameri can artillery opened up heavily. Th pounding resulted In the Germans fail' ing to leave their trenches. Rainy weather continues to interfere with the operations on this front. 1'OMltlon la important. By the capture of the Cote de Chatil Ion the Americans now hold the key to great stretches to the north and north east. The hill is. in fact, the final of three keys, all of which have been stoutly defended. The first was Mamelle trench, outside of Romagne, which, when won, gave access to the equally vital Dame Marie, and that position in turn gave access to Chatillon. From the latter position' the great mass of German defensive positions to the northwest can so be cdntrolled and the line can be exploited further with out organized attack, because each po sition is on a sloping hill tgnt can be swept with an enfilading- lire. Tanks Brave Hardships. The capture of Grand Pre by General Pershing's forces was accomplished under terrific hardships and with heroism not hinted at in the brief offi cial announcement of the taking of this stronghold of the Germans north of the Argonne Forest. The Americans took the town pri marily by outwitting the enemy by have triven awav under Rplc-inn nrps- attacking without artillery prepara .. . . . . . I tlon, which the Germans had expected, sure on the entire front in Flanders, by wadlnK the river Aire at four points according to a Belgian official state- Instead of building bridges, by strug- forces have entered Ostend and reached the line Oudenburg-Zedelghem-Rud- dervoorde. The text of the statement says: "The attack begun on October 14 has been completely successful. On the whole Flanders front the beaten of casualties possible, outflanking tac-1 enemy has given way to our pressure. these strong points. "To the left, overcoming the diffi- I culty of ground flocded for four years, x-v.', ucl ii. uriusn forces en. trred Courtrai durinir fighting, the war office reported todav. of the enemy. Jiore man ZD villagers were caDtured vy ine allied lorccs In Eelsium durins only a few hundred yards from the northern section of the line east of Harrin. Rear Gnardn are Left. ine uermans in the Lille sector are leaving strong rear guards in selected places in an effort to protect their flee ing comrades. These rear guards have orders to inflict the greatest number TWO BILLIONS YET LACKING 'Continued From Klnit Pase) ered in units of 5i) and $100 have al- reaay oeen spent to a great extent. More than three-fourths of th $6,000. 000.000 expected, or (. 663.000,000 musf ro to pay off short term certificates issued in by-weekly blocks since last June to get current funds with which to pay the Nation's war bills. The difference between that sum and the 16.000.000.000 is not enough to run the Government one month. Conse quently, unless the fourth loan is greatly oversubscribed and cash pay ments come In liberally at once, the treasury will have to begin soon to Issue more certificates for current ex penses these to be repaid out of the proceeds Irora the fifth liberty loan. Aew Yerk Over Half Way. buoscrlption reports today added x33g.ooo.000 to yesterday's loan total. and. though this represents the biggest single day's contribution, it is short of the pro rata amount souirht to brina tne total to 16.000.000.000 by Saturday coast at last reports were rapidly near- I the amazed Germans, and by driving them into a retreat after hand-to-hand fighting. The Americans had moved to a point within a short distance of Grand Pre and the Germans had destroyed the bridges over the ehallow Aire as they retreated. The enemy's surprise was unfeigned when the Americans smashed into his positions. Germans Are Surprised. The American attack began at 6 o'clock in the morning. The men wc have crossed the Yser in pursuit forest, reaching the Aire at four points agreed upon where tne stream could be forded. Without attracting the attention of the Germans, the Americans then wad ed into the cold water, which reached to their waists and even higher, and pushed across the stream. - On the northern bank they found broad mud fiats, into which they sank half way to their knees. The Germans by this time had discovered their ap proach and opened a bitter machine- gun rtre, Dut tne Americans pushed steadily on. Beyond the mud banks. which were crossed slowly and with the greatest difficulty, the Americans found the Germans and closed with, them In a desperate bayonet hand-to- hand fight. Rifles often were used as clubs and each man struggled to down his individual opponent. At 11 o clock the Americans had com pletely overcome the enemy, had driven him Into the woods north of Grand Pre I and were in possession of the Important rail bead- Bruges la Reached. We have entered Ostend and reached the line Oudenburg-Zedelghem-Rudder voorde. "Our cavalry has reached the out skirts of Bruges. We have shelled the enenjy retreating toward Eecloo. The French have captured V ynghene and reached the outskirts of Thlelt. "The Belgians have reached the con fluence of the Canal La Mandel and the Lys and have lined the river as far as Harlebeke, where they joined the Brit ixh. Liberated Belgians received the allies with Indescribable enthusiasm. WITH THE ALLIED ARMIES IX BELGIUM. Oct. 17. (By the Associated Press. 5 P. M.) The enemy has been driven back rapidly everywhere today, and the entire front from the sea south ward is in motion. The British have enered Lille. The Germans have fled precipitately from Ostend. Bruges and that section of the Belgian coast. People Cheer Aviators. British naval forces have landed at Ostend, while a number of Belgian avi ators landed in the center of the city amid the cheers of the inhabitants. Meanwhile, the Belgian infantry and French cavalry sweeping up toward the chine gunners. Before the Americans the Germans are giving ground only inch by inch. WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN FRANCE, Oct. 17. (By the Associated Press, P. M.) In conjunction with the British first army the French at tacked this morning over a wide front. The attack is progressing favorably. LONDON, Oct. 17. British troops en tered the town of Douai today after overcoming the enemy's resistance on the line of the Haute-Deule Canal, ac cording to the statement from the War utrice tonight. The fifth British army encircled and captured Lille, the state ment adds. British and American troops attacked on a front of- nine miles northeast of Bohain where heavy fighting has taken place all day. The British carried the line of the Selle River on the whole front south of Le Ca'eau, and between themselves on the railway beyond the town. Seven German divisions were hurled back after determined counter attacks and 2000 prisoners captured. Bodies Oppose Advance. The text of the statement follows: "British and American troops at tacked this morning on a front of about nine miles nortneast of Bohain. Strong opposition was met with along the whole front and heavy fighting has taken place all day. I "On the right our troops, attacking in close co-operation with the French forces north of the Oise, hs.ve advanced to a depth of over tvo miles across high wooded ground east of Bohain and have captured Andigny-les-Fermes. "Farther north they carried the line of the Selle River on the whole front south of Le Cateau and made progress on the high ground east of the river. capturing the villages of La Vallee Mulatre and L'Arbire de Guise. "On the left flank of our attack we cleared the eastern portion of Le Cateau and established ourselves on the line of the railway beyond the town. The enemy was holding his positions in force, seven German divi sions being disposed of on the front of our attack and in the course of the day's fighting they delivered a number of determined counter-attacks. All these attacks were repulsed and heavy losses inflicted on the enemy. More than 3000 prisoners were taken in these operations. Germans Hasten Flight. Threatened by the continued prog ress of allied attacks soutu of the Sensee and north of the Lys, the enemy is hastening his retreat from the salient at Douai and Lille. Today our troops entered the town of Douai, having broken the resistance of the enemy's rear guard on the line of the Haute Deule Canal. Troops of the fifth British army under General Bidwood, having pressed the enemy's rear guards back with great determi nation for many weeks past, have to day encircled and captured Lille." LONDON, Oct. 17. (3:31 P. M.) The attack by the British south of Le Cateau today has resulted in an ad vance of two miles. Tha maneuver Is still progressing. WITH THE ANGLO-AMERICAN FORCES SOUTH OF LE CATEAU, Oct. 7. 2 P. M (By the Associated Press.) American forces south of Le Cateau, together with British troops on both sides of them, launched an attack soon after daylight this morning against the badly disorganized but des perately rignting uermans. After the sneus irom tne uritisn ar tillery had done their part the Ameri cans and uritisn stormed forward to the bank of the River Selle and man- ged to cross the stream against a hail machine-gun buuets from the other bank. Some of the men plunged Into the muddy stream, while others crossed on pontoons. The uerman macnine gunners lougnt to the last and died firing their guns. Arbitrator Sent to Baker. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington. Oct. 17. The board of arbitra tion'and conciliation has informed Rep resentative Sinnott that one of its rep resentatives, D. C. Chambers, will be at aker next Tuesday to Intervene in the Sumpter Valley Railroad wage controversy. Send your Surplus Clothing to the American Bed Cross. Belgian Relief Receiving Station, corner Fifth and Pine streets, where it will be immediately packed and shipped to the suffering Belgians. Our automo bile will call for and deliver your Red Cross donations if you phone Marshall 5080 or A 2112, Del. Dept. READ CAREFULLY THIS LIST OF SPECIAL . s Underpriced Offerings for Our TP H amain raoay COME! SEE WHAT SPLENDID SA VINGS ARE IN STORE FOR YOU orr. An Out'0f-t he-Ordinary Sale of Metal Bands, Edgqs ' and Flouncings, Allover Laces And Net Flouncings An Unlimited f 7 J ouc lara Assortment to Select From Friday at Just at a time when these beautiful Laces are in greatest demand comes this out-of-the-ordinary under priced sale. Both dressmakers and home sewers should not fail to purchase liberally for present and future needs. You have choice from Metal Edges and Bands Silk and Metal Allover s In a variety of patterns in gold and silver. Most desirable widths; 18-inch flouncings; shown in handsome burnt-out patterns. Filet and Allover Laces 36-Inch Laces , shown in 22 and 27-inch widths and in many choice patterns, including Shadow Allovers for waists White and Cream Net Flouncings embroidered in pretty light colorings; also Silk Allover Flouncings in beautiful floral designs j Black Silk Laces , Allover Laces 12 and 17-inch Black Silk Shadow and Chantilly Lace Flouncings. 18-inch Allover Laces in white and colors; also black with gold or silver designs All on Sale for 1 Day Only 50c Yard One-Pound COTTON BATTS Priced Friday, at, Each OUU 3 for $1.00 But not more than three to any one purchaser They are of fine hite cotton, full one pound in weight, and open up as one shet. 72 by 84 inches. Women's Handsome NEW FALL COATS On Sale Friday at $18. 75 Coats that are distinctly modish, but exceedingly practical. Their smart lines commend them to all who admire STYLE, and their splendid quality in materials' forecast much comfort for the wearer on the cold days ahead. They come in styles with belt and plush collar,, and in all sizes from 36 to 44 inches. Navy, brown, green and burgundy. EXTRA 2-Quart Aluminum Double Boilers $139 Friday Only $139 In our Basement, while they last, we place on special sale a limited number of fine Alumi num Double Boilers in 2-quart size. They are of standard qual ity and make, and real bargains at above price. No phone orders None sold to dealers Best Standard OUTING FLANNEL Priced Friday, QfT at, Yard SHORT LENGTHS 3 to 10 YARDS EACH A limited quantity to ar.y one customer Manufacturers' short lengths of best standard quality Outing Flannels. They come in checks, stripes and plain blue. W omen's Fashionable TAILORED SUITS On Sale Friday at $18. 75 Smart models, newly arrived silk lined and with belt. The coats possess many pleasing style fea tures that will immediately appeal to you on per-, sonal inspection, and the skirts are of equal attrac tiveness. Included are all sizes from 36 to 44, in navy, taupe, plum, Pekin blue and burgundy. A perfect fit is guaranteed. ART GOODS SPECIAL FOR HOLIDA Y SEWING STAMPED CORSET COVERS AT 25c EACH Many Plepsing Designs to Select From ALLIES SWEEP FAR ALONG (Continued From First Page.) passing the natural fortifications and the attacks by hordes of enemy ma- Major Sherman Coming to Oregon. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Oct. 17. W. J. Culver, of Salem, was in Washington recently to accom pany his father-in-law, D. C. Sherman, on a journey to Oregon. Major Sher man suffered a stroke of paralysis about four months ago and has only recently recovered sufficient strength to travel. He has been for a number of 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. years a law'clerk in the General Land Office. Highway Contract Let. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington, Oct. 17. The Forest Service has closed a contract for construction of the Canyonville-Galesville link com pleting the Pacific Highway. Oregon Mills May Bid. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wrash infrton, Oct. 17. The War Department announces that It will call for bids for woolen cloths in the next week or 10 days. and that Oregon mills will have a chance to bid. This statement was made in response to information from Senator McNary that some Oregon mills are without orders. night Nearly a third of the addition today, or nui.opn.ono. came from the New York district and sent thst district more than half way toward its $1,800,- oo.ooo goal. Owing to tardv re ports from some parts of the Atlanta district. Atlanta fell to last place in the percentage column today. Situation hy Districts Given. "The situation in the different dis tricts tonight." said the loan headquar ters announcement, "may be summed up us ioiiows "St. Louis Certain of its quota, but owing to influenza expects no large ovprsuDsrription. Ji inneapolis L nofficially reports quoia ooiainea. ttosion struggling hard to over come the serious setback occasioned by iniiuenxa epidemic. "Dallas Conducting a wonderful pa triotic drive in the face of unusual dis couragements, including drouth. "San Francisco Maintaining a steady Increase in the face of bad agricultural conditions In some sections. "Chicago Having difficulty In ob taining larger subscriptions. "Richmond Peace talk and influenza have hurt the campaign. "Kansas City A belated sales drive, hampered by Influenza, is giving the workers an uphill task. "Cleveland Sales improving and a whirlwind finish expected. "New York Hopeful, but the magnl tude of the problem is not being under- ing the city and probably will be in it before daylight. Ostend is reported en tirely free now of Germans, those left in the city as 'rearguards having been accounted for. The Germans seem to be in full flight I everywhere, especially from Belgium, for the gap through which they must escape between the advancing allied troops and the fontier of Holland is I constantly being narrowed, and unless I the enemy moves rapidly large num bers may be caught. Many Civilians Released. The entire LHIe salient, it seems, is being evacuated by the hard-pressed Huns. Even south of here they have had no rest. East of St. Soupelet, after crossing the river and defeating the Germans on j the other side, the British and Ameri cans stormed the continuation of the enemy Valenciennes-Le Cateau line and I have made progress. Little wire was encountered, for the enemy had not had time to lay more than a few strands. New points taken I nearly a mile on the other side of the I river means that the Le Cateau-Valen- clennes line has been turned. The Germans are unable to Ben re inforcements here in any number, for they are handicapped by the same con siderations that prevent them from sending help to the tattered divisions I which have been fighting in Flanders. Thousands of civilians have been re leased. How many prisoners and guns I have been captured Is unknown, but the number of prisoners cannot be large, for the Germans have been going so fast that they have had no time to I remove their heavy pieces. A force of Belgians, assisted by French cavalry and infantry, is report ed to be driving northward to strike j the bridges on the east and also cut I the Ghent Canal. Wide possibilities exist in this movement. PARIS. Oct. 17. French troops co- I operating with the Anglo - Belgian forces in Flanders captured . Pitthem. singers, instrumental music I strong resistance, according to the hv ronnwno n'nllnlct. -To I French offical statement tonight. Notable eains also were made in the mous bands and orchestras, I Oise region with the capture of Petit verly and Aiarcnavenne. on tne lert I bank of the Oise the French took Mont Origny. Twelve hundred prisoners al-I ready have been counted. WITH THE ALLIED FORCES IN FLANDERS. Oct. 17. (By the Associ ated Press. 4 P. M.) The Germans, on evacuating the channel seaport and I submarine base at Ostend. left behind them rear-guards, all of whom were killed or captured. British warships I landed forces in the town and Belgian I aviators alighted in the Place d Armes. I (VICTROLAS and RECORDS Entertainment at home. Songs by the world's best Pre-War Quality Woolen Goods at Nearly Pre-War Prices at the Great Woolen Goods Sale Now Going On at the Brownsville Woolen Mill Store! V It almost seems too good to be true, doesn't this being- able to buy Woolen Goods of real Pre-War Quality at nearly Pre-War prices? But that is exactly what you can do here a" state of affairs made possible by our contracts made over a year ago, when woolens were still made according to old con ditions and sold at very nearly Pre-War prices. In accordance with an invariable rule of this store we turn over the savings to you in their entirety. You can buy here i are ail yours to command and enjoy if you have a Victrola. See us and enjoy mu.c in your own home tonight. Convenient terms of Purchase May Be Arranged Out-of-Town Correspondence Solicited CFJohnsonPukoCo. 149 Sixth Street, Portland Pianos Victrolas Records Violins Guitars Ukuleles Bordeaux Votes to Aid Memorial. BORDEAUX. Oct. 16. The Municial Council has voted a subscription of 100.000 francs toward a fund being raised to erect a memorial In honor of America at the mouth of the Garonne River. Wool Socks at Out Prices Wool Shirts at Cut Prices Wool Sweaters at Cut Prices Wool Mackinaws at Cut Prices Wool Blankets at Cut Prices Wool Underwearat Cut Prices Inspect our windows and get an "eye-full" of some real bargains! Brownsville Woolen Mill Store wmmm "MILL-TO-MAN CLOTHIERS" S. W. Cor. Third and Morrison Sts.