TIIE MOIIXIXG OICEGOXIAX. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER. 2, 1918. BOCHE LII BROKEN BY FRANCO-YANKEES Dozen Towns Are Captured in - Blow West of Meuse. U. S. BOS BAG 3000 HUNS Foilus Launch Drive in Conjunc tion AVith Doughboys, Between , Alsne River and Argonne. LOXDOX, Xov. 1. The French and Americans on the southern part of the battle line, attacking through Attlsay, today advanced between three and four utiles and arc nearins Boxancy. WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY NORTHWEST OF VERDUN, Nov. 1, 6 1. M. (By the Associated Press.) The first American Army smashed forward lor material gains along the entire front today. In conjunction with the French army on its left, the Americans resumed in force the operations begun September 26. At least a dozen villages were cap tured by the Americans. More than 3000 prisoners were taken. Soon after noon the American troops had passed Imecourt and Bayonrille. Loses Wood la Cleared. The Americans stormed Andevanne and cleared the Bois des Logea, where they encountered the most serious oppo sition of the day. The line at 6 o'clock this evening ex tended jthrough the northern part of the Boie des Loges to the eastward and then well north of Alnersville and Clery Le Grand. Most of the villages cap tured had been fortified by the Ger mans. I'receded by the heaviest artillery preparation yet used by the Americans, the infantry went over the top at 5:30 o'clock this morning, all along the line. " By 8 o'clock the troops had taken Cliampigneulle, St. Gregory, Landres-Kt-St. Georges and the Lan D'Huy farm and 25U0 prisoners. 'Later more pris oners were taken. There was opposi tion only at the outset. This was car l ied out by brisk machine gun fire for from 20 to 30 minutes, when it eased off, permitting an advance without se rious fiprhtin. By noon all the object ives along the entire front had been gained. Vital Railway In. Ranee. The advance of the Americans in creased materially the feasibility of firing at the Mezieres-Sedan-Montmedy and Longuyon railroad communication and now that they are so much nearer direct hits can be expected with regu larity. The enemy had in line this morning between the Meuse and the Bourgogne wood nine divisions, includ ing some his best men. Against these the Americans threw in a superior num ber of fresh troops, all rested men, in good spirits and ready for a fight. Whether the American offensive which was made today in conjunction with the French on the left was a sur prise or not is unknown, but it is cer tain that the Germans were not quite prepared, for at two places American divisions encountered divisions in proc ess of effecting a relief. That the Ger mans had anticipated an early resump tion of the offensive is, however, be )ond doubt. Thirteen Divisions Oppose. The prisoners taken represent not only the nine divisions known to have been in the German line, but four oth ers. This is not regarded as conclJ eive evidence of a the presence of that many divisions, but rather that the in creasing scarcity of man power has forced the employment of minor units as reinforcements. The American advance lacked much of the spectacular qualities that charac terizes great advances, but the Amer ican s displayed as never before in creased efficiency, dash and brilliancy in attack. The workman-like manner in which both the staff and the line conducted operations was praised by the Freffch observers, who declared that the American Army displayed all the characteristics of veterans. HEADQUARTERS OF THE FOURTH FRENCH ARMY, Nov. 1. (By the As sociated Press, 2 P. M.) General Gou- raud's army attacked this morning on a front of five 'to six miles between the Aisne and the Argonne in conjunction w'ith the First American Army on his right. Forest Rerlon Assailed. The immediate objective of the French commander in this region is to clear the enemy 'out of the thickly wooded and much broken massif of the Argonne, the " last natural fortress ' which remains to him until he reaches the Ardennes. Ever since September 27 the Ger mans have clung to the Argonne in spite of the unremitting endeavors of the French army on the west and the Americans on the east of the forest- After a series of extremely difficult and hotly-contested operations. General Gouraud has established himself on the left bank of the Aisne between the vil lages of Terron and Falaise, a distance of about five miles. With the river at their backs and little more than a mile from the Ger man trenches between them and the forest, the operation was a difficult one. The night was spent In throw Ing bridges across the Aisne in prepa ration for the passage of an important force with its material. The enemy knew that the attack was coming, but teems to have been unaware that it would extend as far north as it did and ,he left the bridge-makers almost undisturbed. Artillery Opens Action. The attack began shortly before 6 o'clock after a whirlwind artillery prep aratibn of 30 minutes. The Germans had not acted wisely in leaving the ' bridging troops unmolested. The Aisne was crossed opposite the village of Voncq and this important position was occupied soon after 9 o'clock. The loop of the Alsne opposite Semuy, which was held by the enemy and formed a salient in the allied line protected by the wind ing course of the river, was carried. KJlly-aux-Oise then was captured and the French troops pressed up the river bank opposite Semuy. By the middle of the morning General Gouraud's men had largely occupied their first line of objectives in spite of en energetic and increasing resistance. Semuy was endangered. Voncq, which is situated on a lofty spur overlooking Ihe river and was the most important position on the front of attack, was carried with aj considerable bag of pris oners. Germans Enfilade Valley. Possession of Voncq enabled the Germans to enfilade the whole Aisne Valley as far south as Vouziers. Far ther south Hill 193, on the left bank, has been captured. Falaise has been occupied and the line is making sat isfactory progress eastward in the teeth of a stiffening artillery fire. The enemy's omission to provide for an at tack north of Terron, which marks the limit of Gouraud's holdings on the left bank of the Aisne, seems to have as sured the success of the first day of the new operation. The attack of General Gouraud's army must be taken in conjunction with the American attack on a much larger scale which is progressing in the most encouraging fashion on the other side of the Argonne. Last night, as has previously been stated, Gouraud held a narrow strip about five miles long on the left bank of the Aisne marked by the. villages of Terron, Vandy and Falaise. South of Falaise hia line passed by Olizy through the Ar gonne to Grand Pre on the eastern edge of the forest. At Grand Pre Gouraud is in touch with the American Army on his right. Enemy's Flank Protected. North of Grand Pre the enemy's flank is protected by an impenetrable labyriath of wooded hills and ravines, the Boise de Bas and the Forest de Boult, which it is in the interest of both the French and American armies to turn. General Gouraud's front of attack is directed northeast; that of the Americans is directed straight north. It is clear that as Gouraud's army ad vances northeast across the Argonne in the direcion of Le Chesne, while the American's progress northward, the mass of the Boult forest and the Bois de Bas will be turned by the French from the northwest and by the Amer icans from the east and must be evac uated by the enemy.1 Day's Actions Important. The future operations toward Me zieres and the German main lines of communication with Germany seem to depend largely on the success of the battles launched today on both sides of the Argonne. When the enemy has been evicted from the woods and ravines of the great forest and the French and American armies have joined hands beyond it, the way to the north will be clear. PARIS, Nov. 1. The fourth French army, in conjunction with the Ameri cans on their right, launched an at tack this morning on the Aisne front to the north and south of Vouzieres, according to the statement of the War Office tonight. The attack was on a front of about 12 miles from the region east of Attigny to north of Olizy. SEATTLE DOCTOR IH TOILS POLICE ARREST E. X. DOXAID- SOX OX CHARGE OF JjARCEXY. BLOW TO BE STRUCK AT FOE FROM EAST Allied Fleet May Now Sail Up Danube and Attack. NEW MOVE FORESHADOWED Patient fa Emergency Hospital in Sound City Says Ho Was Robbed While Sick. Dr. B. X. Donaldson, aped 35, who re cently had charge of the hospital at the County Courthouse for influenza patient at Seattle, was arrested last niprht by Inspectors Ooltr and Howell at the North Bank depot on information from the Chief of Police at Seattle, charging" him wittr-jrrand larceny. Dr. Donaldson is charged with steal ing a diamond stickpin from one of his patients, according: to the police, and also a liberty bond and $60 in currency. Donaldson has been masquerading in the city for a few days under the guise of a news agent on the North Bank Road, and was arrested last night on the return from his trip to Seaside. He has also been posing as a Dr. Wit- tenburg, from St. Paul, say the police. The stolen bond and stickpin were found in his possession. Dr. Donaldson told the officers that he was very sick, and it is believed that he is afflicted with influenza. The pris oner was sent to the emergency hospi tal for treatment, and may be placed under quarantine pending the outcome of his illness. T. R. SAYS HE IS AMAZED Wilson's Opposition, to Senator Fall Commented On. OYSTER BAY, N. T.. Nov. 1. In a telegram tonight to Senator Albert B. rail, of New Mexico, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt again charged that President Wilson "puts loyalty to himself above loyalty to the war." Colonel Roosevelt's telegram was in comment on a message of the Presi dent to the Socialist candidate for the Senate in New Mexico, expressing the hope that Senator Fall would be de feated on the ground 'hat he had not been a supporter of the Administra tion. Colonel Roosevelt said he had learned of the President's action "with amaze ment," declaring the Socialist platform "denounces the war and declares for what is, in effect, a German peace in language which makes it out of the question to treat as a loyal American any man who at this crisis runs on such a platform." The Colonel said no man in Congress during the last five years had a "more absolutely straight American and war record" than Senator Fall, and ex pressed the hope that he would be re turned to the Senate "with practical unanimity." British War Cabinet Official Points Out Possibilities Following Open ing of ' Dardanelles. LONDON, Nov. 1. An allied attack on, Germany from the east was fore shadowed by George Nicoll Barnes, member of the British "War Cabinet. In a speech last , evening at the Amer ican Officers' Club in London. Mr. Barnes said he understood that British vessels already- had started through the Dardanelles. He con cluded: "There is now nothing to prevent the fleet from going into the Black Sea and up . the Danube to Germany's back door, and if the Germans are going to defend their territory they must divide their remaining forces be tween the western front and the back door, at which we shall soon be knock ing." The complete isolation of Germany as a result of the desertion and sur render of her allies is commented upon here as the outstanding feature of the latest developments in the "colossal drama of victory." Peace Believed Nearer. The effect of this isolation upon hei armies, coupled with the desperate In ternal conditions in Germany, is re garded almost everywhere as bringing the end of the war very near, although in some quarters warning is raised that the German army and navy are still in existence, and in the hands of des perate men are formidable and dan gerous. The general tenor of comment, how ever, indicates a belief that Germany must sooner or later accept virtually any terms the allies Impose. There is considerable speculation as to the extent Germany will be able to oppose the carrying out of the terms Turkey has accepted. It is understood that the German garrisons still hold the Daxdaneiles forts and other de fenses of Constantinople, while re sistance by the Germanized Russian Black i-a fleet is regarded as a serious possibility. End of Bolshevism Seen. The immense possibilities following the Turkish collapse are discussed by all the newspapers, among the hopeful auguries being the rescue of Itoumanla and the end of Bolshevik tyranny in Russia. PARIS. Nov. 1. The capitulation of Turkey, although anticipated, has made, nevertheless, a profound impression in France. Newspapers declare it to be an event of supreme importance. "The convention is of a purely mili tary character," says the Matin, "and in no way affects the peace which will eventually be signed with the Turkish Empire. What is Interesting, how ever, is the immediate consequences of the armistice. "First of all. the greater part of the British armies In Syria, Palestine and Mesopotamia will be released. The army of the Orient, which will soon be the army of the Save and the Danube, will be perhaps called upon to play a great role, for which its rein forcement by seasoned elements will be desirable at an early date. No Resistance- I.lkely. "When the Dardanelles Is opened the allied' fleets will restore direct com munication with Roumania, as it is hardly probable that the Ooeben. the Breslau and the Russian fleet sold to Germany by the Bolshevik! will offer resistance. , "The allies will then hold the Medi terranean outlet of X-'kralnla and Greater Russia." dents which wss Joined by workmen. In front of the Parliament building. President JJinzihofer. of the National PnnnpO in n ,w 1 ilMlir.i1 lha .1 tional rove, .--lent would take over the wnoie aaminisirsuon on inursaay. fut without the tiapsDurars. shout ed the crowd. Imperial Standard Lowered. An officer In uniform then called on the soldiers and officers to remove the Imperial cockades. His appeal was obeyed with enthusiasm. The imperial standard flying before the Parliament building was then hauled down upon tho order of Presi dent Gross, of the Austrian lower house. LONDON, Nov. 1. Tha German-Bohemian deputies of the Keicharath afte,r proclaiming the establishment of the state of German-Bohemia, accord ing to a Vienna dispatch forwarded from Amsterdam to the Central News Agency, entered Into negotiations with the Berlin government with a view to joining German-Austria to Germany. AMSTERDAM. Nov. 1. The German Austrian State Council has Issued a proclamation, according to a dispatch from Vienna, announcing that it has assumed the government of German Austria and that it willyconclude peace in accord with the German empire. COPENHAGEN. Nov. 1. (By the As sociated Press.) Croatians who com pletely occupy Ihe naval base of Flume on the Adriatic have proclaimed their union with Italy, according to a dis patch from Berlin to the Berlingsk Tidende. PARIS'. Nov. 1. A .Vienna dispatch via Basel says newspapers in Vienna have published a letter addressed to the American Secretary of State. Robert Lansing, on October 18, by Professor Helnreich Lammasch. Austrian Premier; Professor Joseph Redllch, member of the Reichsrat. and Councillor MeinL Time for Reforms Asked. The letter requested that time be given the Germans in Austria to make necessary Internal reforms without manifestation of rancor against them, which would only result in delaying the re-establishment of peace. LONDON, Nov. I. In the decree sur rendering the Austro-Hungarian navy to the South Slav Council, the Austro Hungarian authorities make an express reserve about the actual ownership of the fleet, but say that until the inter national question is settled there is no objection to the employment of na tional emblems by the side of the war flag after the transfer to the council. In transferring the Danube flotilla to the Hungarian government, the flotilla commander is instructed to release non Hungarian members of the crews. IIOCSE'' REPORTS TO WILSON President Keep In Toucli Willi War Council Proceedings. WASHINGTON. Nov. 1. President Wilson today continued exchanges of communications 'with Colonel K. M. House. Late in the day the President went to the State. War and Navy build ing for a conference with Secretary Baker. Thus far no Inkling has been given here as to the proceedings of the su preme war council which convened to day to arrange an armistice for Ger many and Austria, or of exchanges at Paris between representative of the entente nations and Colonel Hous- be fore the council's sessions began. Colonel House has been keeping the President In close touch with events. There was no confirmation in Wash ington today of reports from Europe that General Diaz, the Italian commander-in-chief, had received from the supreme war council terms of an ar mistice he was authorized to offer the Austrian commander In the field. But In many quarters the report. If not correct, was regarded as being only slightly In advance of the facts. Such official information as the State Department had today from what once had been the vast dual empire Indi cated that very little remained of that structure owing to separation of Hun garians. Bohemians and Jugo-Slavs from the parent state. Even in that remnant of a once mighty empire grave disorders were reported and total col lapse was believed Imminent. The Arabs first used orange blos soms in bridal wreaths. The orange branch bears fruit 'and flowers at the same time, and is therefore considered an emblem of prosperity. AUSTRIA' CRASHING TO RUIN (Continued From Flryt Pare.) had accepted a constitution in which no place was left for the crown. The National Assembly has the legislative power while the state council and the state government share the execu tive power. Students and Tollers Rally. Under the heading, "A Republic On the March," the Berlin Tageblatt of Wednesday gives details of events of that day in Vienna. The demonstrations began in the forenoon with a metlng of the stu- SHIPYARD PICTURES TAKEN Boy of 1 6 Wanted by Police for Vlo- ' lation of United States Laws. Frederick Chrlstopherson, IS yean of age, who lives In a househoat opposite the Grant Smith-Porter ehlpyard In St. Johns, is sought by the police charged with taking pictures of the shipyard across the river, which Is contrary to Federal laws. The boy is a Russian, say the police, and his father Is accustomed to making sea voyages two or three times a year and is now employed at a, plant ir. Linnton. The gray sweater and dark trousers worn by the lad when he took the pictures were found in the boat house after he had made a hurried flight- Food will win the war help produce It by voting 307 X No. Adv. 1 ft Judge Gantenbein Answers. His Critics My political enemies state in their paid advertisement of November 1, 1918: "Judge Gantenbein says, 'If my critics will secure me an appointment a3 Major for immediate service in the trenches in France or Russia, I will accept.' Let him make that offer to the Government. Neither his critics nor the voters of Multnomah County have the power to accept or reject his belated offer." What are the facts ? I did make the offer to the Government. When I had my five children mobilized in a home with a dependable housekeeper, I promptly applied for -a commission as Major, with troops. On February 11, 1918, after the Russian collapse and the Italian disaster, I received a commission as Major of Infantry, which on the same day I accepted by telegram to the Adjutant General of the Army, asking for immediate assignment to duty. I then arranged my personal affairs to report for duty. On February 26th, greatly to my sur prise, I received a telegram announcing that, "The commission recently issued to you was issued through inadvertence." v My opponents further state in their advertisement: "Judge Gantenbein says that those who oppose him 'never shouldered a musket.' True, doubtless. But not one of them has been offered a Majorship in the Army and declined it." In other words they are sticklers for rank, and have not been willing to go through the arduous work of qualifying themselves for a commission. As for myself, I served as a private at Fort Lawton two years ago, and a year ago as a private at the training camp at San Francisco. I did not need the training, as this was an old story to me, but went as a matter of example, at the request of the commanding officer of the Presidio camp, ' who was kind enough to remind me of the fact that he had served under me in the maneuvers at American Lake in 1906, and to thank me a i the close of the camp for the example which I had set. Among-numerous letters of endorsement which I have recently received I quote the following extracts; one from a prominent lawyer, "You are to be congratulated on your opposition"; one from a minister, who has two sons in the Army, "My friends and I 'have learned to love you for the enemies you have made' ", and one from the President of the Coast Shipbuilding Company, "We de sire to express our wish that you be given fair and manly treatment in your campaign." (Paid Adv.) C. U. GANTENBEIN. --------ssaasssssssssasamaSMssssssBss I ifiMSiss jgj i - THRIFT and ECONOMYl Pss-$ COMBINED L TIIE MBk Saving of S. 6? H. Green Trading Stamps . Ttventy Additional Stamps Today With the Coupon oJlobinson Bath Cabinet AW i m will open the pores and steam out the poison in your system. A quick, con venient TURKISH BATH at home. 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Council 'Will Meet Willi Flutter and Cheese Makers to Convene Here Next Month. While the prevailing epidemic of Inl fluenza Interferes with many of the ar rangements of the Oregon Dairy Coun cil, the executive committee Is not losing time, and is crystallizing plans for permanent organisation. If the ban is lifted, the Council will hold a state meeting at the same time the Oregon Butter and Cheesemnkers' Association will hold their convention In Jhe Hotel Portland December 11 and 12. Professor O. D. Center, director of the extension riensrtment and president of the Dairy Council. Is receiving en couraging report from all parts of the state, telling of the good work result ing from the Oregon Dairy Council's Interest in feed and labor conditions. Professor P. M. Brandt, dairy expert cf O. A. C, with Professor K. B. Fltts and others ho are specialists in dairy ing will prepare a schedule of typical and practical rations that can be used In feeding dairy cows. These rations will contain cotton seed meal, barley chops, corn and rye middlings and other feeds not ordinarily used. "The dairy farmer needs new recipes jUFt as surely as does the housewife who has to prepare menus with war time materials and substitutes," ' said Professor Brandt, yesterday. These suggested rations and the proportions to be used will be announced by I'ro fesxor Bran-It in a few days. To help the farmer with recard to the labor situation, the Council Is work ing with the draft boards. The county agricultural agents are authorized to assist, as the Government does not In tend to allow tin-farms to be robbed of their worker at the expense of the rreat sources of production, the farms and tho d.iirie. Spokane Treasurer Apoitil-l. SPOKAXK, Wash.. Nov. 1. (Special.) Kdward IL Knnis Is Ihe new County Treasurer. He was appointed to suc ceed Kdward F. Craw ford by unani mous vote of the County Com mi us lon ers this afternoon. Mr. rrawlord was suddenly stricken with Influenza Thursdav and died. New Perkins Hotel Hllk and Wasblaalon Mrerla. Most Central aad Homelike. here yoa are the dollar's fall worth. Itoosa With llrlarkra Hath 9 l.OO Itooaa With Private Both gll.oO l Aato Bus Meets Trains ssd Bosts. All tin From 1 nlon Station Pa Oitr loora. Trsmfer 1 rora ortu Bank Mstioa An Urgent Appeal to Restrict the Use of the Telephone The large number of operators now absent because of illness makes it necessary for us to appeal to our patrons to restrict the use of the telephone. The thanks of the community are due those patrons who have already restricted their" use of the telephone, thus helping the service of war industries, hospitals and stricken homes of the city. THe Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company