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THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND. DECEMBER 13. 1914. in i icq mniM m cm i nLLiLu nun in i ull m a m mm mm mm mm a. mm mm L W YStK i MAP SHOWING SCENE OF OPERATIONS ALONG THE YSEE CANAL. UUNIKL Germans Complete Evacua tion of West Bank of Water way, According to Paris. SOME BATTERIES SILENCED Battery of Howitzers Said to Have Been Destroyed Artillery En gagements Are Fteatures of Battle Jfear Arras. PARIS, Dec 12. The French offi cial bulletin, given out in Paris this afternoon. Bays French troops now oc cupy the west bank of the Yser Canal. Artillery engagements, all of them re sulting more or less advantageously to the French, are reported in the region of Arras, near Nanmpcei, on the Aisne, In the region of Perthes, near the For est of La Gruerie, on the heights of the Meuse, and in the Vosges. The text of the communication follows: "The enemy has completed the evac uation of the west bank of the Yser Canal to the north of the house of the ferryman, and we occupy this bank. Batteries Reduced to Silence. "In the region of Arras there have been artillery engagements. In the re gion of Kampcel our batteries have re duced to silence the batteries of the enemy. In the region of the Aisne our heavy artillery silenced the field bat teries of the Germans. At a point northeast of Vailly. one of their bat teries of howitzers was completely de stroyed. "In the region of Perthes and in the vicinity of the Forest of La Gruerie there have been artillery engagements and some Infantry fighting which re sulted advantageously to us. Blockhouse Is Blown Up. "On the heights of the Meuse the ar tillery of the enemy showed little ac tivity. On the contrary, our artillery demolished at Deuxnouds, to the west of Vigneuelles-les Hattonchattel, two batteries of the enemy, one composed of guns of large caliber and the other used for firing upon aviators. In this came region we have blown up a blockhouse and destroyed several trenches. "Between the Meuse and 'the Mo selle there is nothing to report, and In the Vosges there have been artil lery engagements. In the region of fienores we have consolidated the po sitions gained by us the evening before." 50 PASSENGERS SCRAPED Irate Pullman Car Inmates Vacci nated Following Smallpox Scare. OAKLAND, Cal., Dec. 12. (Special.) When southbound Southern Pacific train No. 15. known as the Portland Express, pulled into the Sixteenth street station today it was surrounded by police, headed by City Health Offi cer Gillihan, and one of the Pullman coaches, which had made the trip from the north with locked doors, was placed tinder official quarantine, notwithstand ing indignant protests of the passen gers. The action was the result of a tele gram received from the State Board of Health by the Oakland authorities ad vising them that the conductor of train No. 15 had been taken from the train at Roseburg suffering from smallpox and ordering that proper quarantine regulations be enforced. The irate passengers were sorted out, those who had been In the car when the conductor was removed at one end and those who had entered the train afterward. Among the passengers vaccinated was Cecil Jones, 123 North Fourteenth street, Portland, Or. ALLIES, WHO HAD BEEN HELD IX LINES OF TRENCHES INDIC ATED O .V M AP HAVE NOW ADVANCED TO WEST BANK. OF CANAL, ACCORDING TO YESTERDAY'S DISPATCHES. QUICK RAID FEARED Hero of Mafeking Thinks Ger mans Menace England. FACTORIES ARE IN DANGER PET DOG SAVES 2 LIVES Alarms Given When Women Are Overcome by Fames From Stove. SACRAMENTO, Dec. 12. The pet dog' of Mrs. T. B. Lonigrer qualified for a Carnegie medal today when he saved the life of his owner and her mother after they had been overcome by gas fumes from a stove in which lamp black was being burned. Mrs. Loniger was awakened at 3 o'clock this morning by the dog's Jumping- on her bed and whining. He then ran into the room where her mother was sleeping. Mrs. Loniger followed and found her mother uncon scious on the floor. Mrs. Loniger fell unconscious while trying to revive her mother. The dog then ran to the room of J. Rice, a cousin, and aroused him. Rice fell from the gas fumes in the room where the women lay, but opened all the doors and windows and called a doctor. The women were revived. CHARTER CHANGE IS ISSUE Managerial Feature Proposed for City of Med ford. MEDFORD. Or., Dec. 12. (Special.) At a meeting of the City Council to night an election was called for a vote on the proposed new city charter at the general election. January 12. The char ter was thoroughly examined by the city fathers, many changes made, but me main leatures were not altered in the final draft. The new charter calls for a city manager, a non-partisan ballot, pro portional voting, a city park and wel fare commission and a board of direct ors serving without pay. The directors t-an engage a city manager, either a resident of the city or not. as they deem desirable. FORTUNE TELLERS BARRED Germany Forbids Trade Owing to Frequency of Tragedies. LUBECK, Germany, November 28. (Correspondence of the Associated Press.) Fortune-tellers now are for bidden to practice in any part of the German empire. Soon after the war broke out they began to do an enor mous business with relatives of sol diers in the field, who wanted to know liow things were going with them. Vis its to the fortune-tellers often had tragic consequences, as many of the callers were in a high state cf nervous tension. The uncertainty of relatives regard ing their men folk at the front has been aggravated by the complete mud--dle of the field postal organization, which is being criticised severely by the newspapers. Destruction of Industrial Centers, It Is Pointed Out, Would Throw 14,000,000 Persons Ont of Employment at Once. LONDON, Dec 1. (Correspondence of the Associated Press.) General Baden-Powell shares the opinion of many other English military experts who be lieve that Germany fully expects to in vade England if possible, and will di rect Its activities toward the commer cial cities in the North of England, rather than toward London and the resort cities of the South. In the opin ion of General Baden-Powell, the Ger man Emperor will endeavor to land at least 90,000 troops In England. "I know that the general idea is," said General Baden-Fowell in a recent interview, "that the attempt to Invade England will be made on the coast of Norfolk or Suffolk. Personally, I think that the Yorkshire coast is more likely, for the Germans will first de sire to invade the Industrial centers of the North. They appreciate what ef fect that would have if they suc ceeded. Tremendous Damage Possible. "Once let them get hold of some of the big manufacturing towns, facto ries would be smashed up and ruined and I estimate that . they could then throw 14,000.000 persons out of em ployment, rendering them destitute and starving. It is certain that even by a short, sharp raid, they could do a tremendous amount of damage." General Baden-Powell Is far less op timistic about the war than many of England's public men. The hero of Mafeking in discussing the present crisis, said: "There are still many persons in country districts, and even in some of our large towns, who do not realize that this great war means that Brit ain's fight Is one for her very exist ence. We receive encouraging reports that we are doing well, but we must remember that one side or the other must go under, and go under forever. Unexpected to Be Considered. "At present it looks as if the wind is blowing in our favor, but there is always the unexpected to consider. Ton never can tell. The right thing to do is to try to smash the Germans now, which means that every man must put his shoulder to the wheel." The Germans, it is pointed out by the General, have nine places from which they could embark troops in an effort to make a landing in England. He estimates that a greater force than 10.000 probably would not be sent from each of these points, making a total of less than 100.000. Lowestoft and other towns along the east coast of England which are re garded as likely landing places for an invading army, have made preparations to receive the Germans. The Mayor of Lowestoft has issued a statement to the citizens of that town advising them how to act in case the Germans land. Townspeople Told How to Act. A special force of 150 constables has been named and civilians have been advised to follow the directions of these officers explicitly, should the Germans enter the town. Walter Long, a member of Parlia ment, has advised that all foodstuffs stored in large quantities in east coast towns, should be moved inland, where they can be guarded against seizure. General Baden-Powell says the 15,000 older- Boy Scouts of England are doing everything in their power to assist In the present struggle. These scouts are 16 years old or more, and would be available as a second guard ia case the military authorities lower the age standard. All these boys are fairly well drilled-and would be effective in almost any sort of military duty. RUMOR HAS PRINCE DEAD Paris Prints, but With Reserve, Tale About German Heir. PARIS. Dec. 12. (Special.) The Temps says that one of its correspond ents in Switzerland has seen two let ters from different persons to friends, in which the death of Crown Prince Frederick William of Germany is men tioned. These letters were sent and received by people in different classes of society. One of the writers expresses regret that it should be necessary to keep this news secret. The writers of both letters are in a position to be well in formed. In making this' statement the Temps reminds its readers that this is not the first time the death of the Crown Prince has been reported. It says, however, that while there is no con firmation of the report the genuine ness of the letters is unquestionable. BAKER TURKEYS SCARCE Geese and Ducks, However, Are De clared Plentiful. BAKER. Or., Dec 12. (Special.) A famine in turkeys for - the Christmas market is predicted by Baker dealers. Offerings of 15 cents a pound live weight and 17 cents a pound dressed have failed to bring out the birds from the farmers, and the statement was made today that there Is a real possibility that this may be as much due to there being but few turkeys to offer as to a desire for higher prices. Those in Baker who want a real Christmas dinner, however, will not have to go entirely without this year, as there is a wealth of geese and ducks, offerings of 10 cents for geese and 11 cents for ducks, live weight, bringing in large supplies from the farmers. BERLIN ANSWERS SWEDES Denial Concerning Mines, However, Regarded as Unsatisfactory. STOCKHOLM, Dec. 12. via London. Germany's answer to Sweden's re quest for an explanation of the laying of mines by Germany by which three Swedish vessels were blown up is con sidered far from satisfactory by the Swedish press, according to the Afton bladet. The answer denies that German ships laid mines on Saturday or Sunday last, but says nothing concerning previous days. It admits that, owing to the in tention of Russia to establish a Winter naval base, German mines were laid in the Aland Archipelago,, "later than Sunday," of which Sweden was notified Monday. That was after the Swedish ships were sunk. CHURCH BAZAAR GIVES $80 Cafeteria Dinner Held and Plays Presented by Congregation. Mora than 400 attended the bazaar at the Rose City Methodist Episcopal Church Friday night, given under the auspices of the Aid Society. The sales netted $80 and the annual event eclipsed any former one in interest and returns. " Preceding the actual sales a cafeteria dinner was served, and. following, an entertainment was staged. The pro gramme Included violin solos by the Misses Rheubina Larsen and Elizabeth Stanley and a playlet, "Young Mr. Di vine," by the Ever-Ready class.- The business men's club of the church, known as "The Hustlers," put on a minstrel show. KenllwortK Property Is Sold. George A. Ross sold to Ola Boyle three lots in Kenil worth, for $2900. C T. Morgan took title to property on Francis avenue, from Mrs. J. C. Smith, for $2600. Hilda Elle purchased of the Ladd Estate lot 20 in block 25, Ladd's Addition, for $2100. AIRCRAFT ABE- MANY Thousands in Service of Bel ligerents of Europe. NAVY NEEDS OFFICERS Admiral Bine Says Requirements Cannot Be Met for Several Tears. 200 Merchant Vessels Essen ' tial In Case of War. WASHINGTON. Dec. 12. The present strength in war aircraft of the Euro pean countries is indicated in official estimates submitted by the Navy De partment to the House naval commit tee and made public today. It shows that Austria-Hungary this month has 600 aeroplanes and eight dirigibles; Belgium 60 aeroplanes, no dirigibles; Great Britain boo aeroplanes. 12 dirigi bles; France 1400 aeroplanes, 30 dirigi bles; Germany 1400 aeroplanes, 60 diri gibles; Italy 300 aeroplanes, four diri gibles; Japan 20 aeroplanes, two dirl gibles; Russia 1000 aeroplanes, 20 dirigibles. In a supplementary written state ment to the committee. Rear-Admiral - n?r v-,r- K 1p i ; )i Men's Suits and Overcoats at Genuine Reductions A great pre-holiday sale of every man's and young man's suit and overcoat in the store. The very best hand-tailored clothes at reductions genuinely made from regular prices Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular $20 Suits and $25 Suits and $30 Suits and $35 Suits and $40 Suits and Overcoats Overcoats Overcoats Overcoats Overcoats $14.85 $19.85 $23.50 $28.50 $32.50 Reductions Include All Blues and Blacks BEN SELLING CLOTHIER Morrison Street at Fourth Victor Blue, chief of the Navigation Bureau, said the Navy was suffering more from a shortage of officers than from shortage of men. SkortaKe of Officers Serious. "There are altogether 4565 ' men and 203 line officers short of the number necessary to man the vessels of mili tary value which could be used In time of war," the statement adds. "While there is little doubt that this demand would be met by the ex-service men now in civil life, confusion and delay f would result unless an organization was perfected prior to the outbreak of war. "Shortage of officers in the total re quired is more serious than that of men. It will necessarily be several years before the requirements can be met, as the supply of officers is regu lated by the Naval Academy yearly out put. From Captain to Admiral, officers are being promoted at an age that will permit of little service in the latter grade before retirement. A board which has been considering these conditions is now preparing its report." Merchant Vessels Needed. Of the expense of campaigns carried out on the water at any great distance. Admiral Blue said: "I worked out the figures some time agoand found that in order to keep our fleet supplied with fuel and pro visions while operating 5000 to 6000 miles from Its base in the United States about 200 merchant vessels would be required. Naturally we would hope to get these vessels from the mer chant marine." Corvallis Athletic Body Meets. CORVALLIS, Or.,' Dec. 12. (Special.) An athletic association composed of a number of church and business or ganizations has been organized in Cor vallis. The first meeting for "stunts" at the Oregon National Guard Armory was held Thursday night. About 150 men represented teams from the Cor vallis volunteer fire department, a number of church clubs and a business men's team. Races, and tugs of war were on the programme. . Useful Gifts Moderate. Prices Never before have we assembled so vast and beautiful assortment of Hol iday Jewelry at moderate prices. We anticipated the times and the modest prices will surprise and please you. DIAMONDS BE Are My Specialty pi The reason we sell more than other Jewelers is not alone due to the immense collection of beautiful gems on display, but to the well-known fact that I sell them for less and never misrepresent. EASY PAYMENTS without extra charge. Largest Diamond Dealer in Oregon. 283 Morrison St., bet. 4th-5th in THERE IS NO LAW ABOVE THE CONSTITUTION Yet, the field of economics must be free as nature, fettered only by reasonable restrictions, or else famine slackens "the speed of progress. The arbitrary hand of the Drys has written upon the books, and the Spring Valley Wine Company must close its career in Oregon. Our large and choice stock of wines and Lo MOT is hereby cast upon the open market until all is sold. $3 Whiskies, $2.25 Gallon Buy whisky by the gallon while our stock lasts the sav ings are unusual indeed. Gallon Monogram, elsewhere $3, our price S2.25 Old Kentucky, a $3.50 whisky S2.45 Marble, valued $4 S2.90 Sunny Trail, rich and mellow $3.25 King Hill, pride of Kentucky S3.45 Prince Albert, a $6 whisky S3.85 $1.50 Wines, 85c Gallon The prices quoted include sanitary glass container. PURE CALIFORNIA WINES ' Gallon Imperial, elsewhere $1.50 ; our price 85 Old Vintage, a $2 wine S1.15 Cream of California, "oldest and best" S1.45 De Luxe, 65c a quart. -S1.85 Above Wines Include Port, Sherry, Angelica, Muscatel, Claret. Zinfandel. Burgundy, Riesling and Sauterne. HIGH-GRADE WHISKIES Bottle Sunny Brook, bottled in bond 79 Old Kentucky ,75& 5 different well-known whiskies 65o Cream Rye 79 Marble 80d Sunny Trail, "rich and mellow" S0 King Hill (8 Summers old, bonded) S1.05 Prince Albert, "smooth as velvet" SX.X5 Spring Valley Wine Co. Portland's Largest Liquor House YAMHILL AND SECOND STS. Main 589, A 1117 4