THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTIAS, .JTTST. 18, 1016. CZE10WITZ LAID FIGHT RUIN 5 Petrograd Learns Bukowina Capital Has Been Almost .. Completely Destroyed. LEMBERG IS THREATENED Reports Received in Berlin Empha size Iesperate Nature of En gagements; Austrian De ' fense Declared Stubborn. j OFFICIAL WAR REPORTS PETROGRAD, via Lonaon, June 17. Czernowitz. the capital of Bukowina, was almost completely destroyed in the fierce battle that has been rasing there and the Austrian forces are hoInT fist enveloped by Russian troops, which are cutting them off from tneir Bukuh.j army, according to a telegram to the Russky Invalid. Russian troops have occupied the town of Radzilowo, on the railroad, 60 miles northeast of Lemberg, according to the official statement issued today by the Russian army headquarters. The breaches made by the Russians on the southwestern front, spreading fan shape from 30 to 40 miles in the rear of the Austrian line, now have effectively separated the three main Austrian army groups operating be tween the Pripet and Bukowina. The continued retreat of the more advanced portions of the Austrian forces is occa sioned, therefore, more from strategic reasons than because of actual pressure applied by the Russians. Austrian Army Hanlan Objective. The primary object ol General Bru Biloff's campaign is not the retaking of lost territory, and, although it is quite conceivable that Lemberg may be caught in encircling movements devel oping from the flank .attacks on the Lutsk and Czernowitz, the chief aim of the Russian advance is obviously to destroy, or at least cripple, the Aus trian army. The tremendous number of prisoners taken by the Russians, .up to the pres ent roughly estimated at 165,000, with additional losses in killed or wounded of 150,000, attests to the success of the Russians in accomplishing this aim. Military commentators contrast the effect of the present Russian advance with that of the German advance last Summer, which yielded much larger trains In territory without, however, in any sense destroying the integrity of the Russian armies. The last day's news records the con tinued success of the Russians in the district of Lutsk, the lower Stripa and Czernowitz. .On the middle Stripa. north of Tarnopol; the Austrians are holding their own. Gap Widened Near I.utW. Near Lutsk the gap in the' Austrian lines has been further widened by the northward progress of the Russians to Kokul and the forest of Rostok, which fell after a hard struggle. The Rus sian penetration northwest of Buczacz also is important in opening up the way to Lemberg", the approaches to which have been defended with the utmost stubbornness. BERLIN, June 17, by wireless to Say ville, N. Y. Oficial reports from Vienna during the last few days, delayed in transmission, emphasize the violence of the fighting on the Russian front. From these reports the Austrian resistance in Southern Galicia and Bukowina ap pears notably strong. On June 9, Vienna announces the re pulse of Russian attacks near Colki, north of Novoe Alexihieo, northwest of Tarnopol, and on the Dniester, with heavy losses to the attacking forces. The report of the 10th said that in violent engagements along the whole northeastern front, five attacks by the Russians in strong force were success fully resisted, but the Austrians had to yield on the Lower Stripa, being driven from the east to the west bank. The Russians tried to advance north west of Tarnopol, but were unsuccess ful. Russian Frosress Admitted. Progress of the Russians was ad mitted in the statement of June 13. A Russian cavalry detachment was driven hack southwest of Dubno in Volhynia, but Russian cavalry reached the Tore r.yn district. Further efforts of the Russians to cross the Styr near Sokui and elsewhere were futile. In this dis trict 2000 Russians were captured. Renewed attacks by the Russians south of Boyan and north of Czer nowitz, all of which were repulsed, were reported on the 15th. Russians also tried to cross the Pruth above Czer nowitz, but failed. Fresh divisions and dismounted cavalry divisions were thrown by the Russians into the fight ing in the Stokhod-Styr section, but the report declares they failed with , severe losses in all their attempts to ' cross this section between the Rovno- K.ovel Railroad and Kolki. French. LARIS, June 17. The text of today's official communication by the War Office 1st "In Belgiam there was last night a fairly intense artillery duel In the sector of Lombaertzyde. "On the left bank of the Meuse Ger man attacks with hand grenades on the redoubt at Avocourt and on our ad vanced posts west of Kill No. 304 were easily repulsed. There has been an intense bombardment of our. positions at Dead Man Hill, but without any in fantry action. "On the right bank of the river there has been violent artillery fighting in the sector north of Fleury. "In the Vosges, following' a violent bombardment on the part of our artii lery directed against the German works at Hill No. 425, east of Thanne, a de tachment of our infantry penetrated to the first and to the second German lines, which were cleaned up. The French detachment returned without having suffered losses and brought with it' some prisoners. "In the night of June 16-17 three aeroplanes of the enemy bombarded the region of Dunkirk. There were no victims and the material damages were slight. -At about 8 o'clock this same night Bar-le-Duc was bombarded by enemy aeroplanes. Four persons were killed among the population and about 15 were wounded. Later in the evening some bombs were thrown down on Pont-a-Mousson by German aviators, but they did no damage. In the night of June 16-17 a French bombarding air squadron threw down 29 shells of 12 kilos each, and four of kilos each upon the railroad sta- and Farmana dropped 150 bombs and 60,000 arrows on enemy encampments north of Asiago and In the Noe Valley. The whole squadron returned safely. Two hostile machines were brought down." British. LONDON, June 17. The British of ficial statement issued tonight reads: "There was considerable amount of activity last night on various parts of our front. The enemy bombarded our trenches vigorously at many points from the river Bouve to YVietje about midnight. This bombardment was ac companied by two ineffective dis charges of gas westward of Virny Ridge. There was no infantry attack. "Farther south we carried out two successful raids, one near the River Lys, the second near Givenchy. In both cases our parties accomplished some useful bombarding, returning safely. Near Hulluch, north of Arras, we ex ploded mines with success. "Today has been devoid of any par ticular incident except for continued mining activity in the vicinity of Loos, where three further mines were sprung, one by the enemy and two by us. Of the latter, one caused serious damage to the enemy's underground workings." CARLTON HAS FIRST LIVESTOCK EXHIBIT Big Picnic Is Feature, but Plan Is Fostered for An- . nual Stock Show. . A ou like to Clotkos goddssersckoose GOVERNOR MAKES SPEECH 155 tion at Longuyon. Mont Medy and Audun le Roman." Tonight's supplementary statement says: On the left bank of the Meuse the bombardment continued against our first lines on Hill No. 304 and our sec ond lines in the region of Chattancourt. On the right bank an attack by our troops against the German positions north of Hill No. 321 enabled us this morning to take some elements of trenches and capture about 30 prison ers. During the day there was a, vio lent artillery action in the sector south of Fort Vaux. In the forest of ApremonL grenade fighting occurred. Our artillery bom barded German camps and organiza tions at Montsee. east of St. MihieL One of our long range guns shelled a sta tion at Vigneullas-Les-Hattonchatel, where a fire broke out. 'Aviation Bar le Due was bombarded anew. The bombs dropped caused dam age of little military importance. Sev eral persons are reported wounded." POSTMASTERS ARE NAMED Changes Made in Fourth-Class Of fices in Oregon. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. "Wash lngton, June 17. The following changes in Oregon fourth-class postoffices were made today: Charles L. Smith appointed postmaster at Ash, Douglas County, vice H. E. Baker, resigned: John D. Gilfillan. Delmar. Coos County, vice Lemuel V. Cole, resigned; Araminta E. Phillips, Gooch, Linn County, vice F. F. Huntress resigned: Nettie A. Ryerson, McKee, Marion County, vice G. A. Lincoln, resigned; Mrs. Minnie H. Smith, Para dlse. Wallowa County, vice C. S. Mc- Connell, resigned: Xeno E. Littlefield, Skull Springs, Malheur County, vice Esther Elliott, resigned: Edgar Holm. Umapine, Umatilla County, new office. HOSPITAL HEAD WILL WED Miss jean Sharp Goes to 'Washing ton to Become Lieutenant's Bride. Miss Jean Sharp, who for the past five years had been superintendent of the Sellwood General Hospital, resigned from that place this week and left for Washington, D. C, where she will be married to Lieutenant Frank Besson. of the united states Army. Miss Louise Flanders, of the class of 191a. has succeeded Miss Sharp as su perintendent of this hospital. Miss Flanders is well known. In the state board of examinations for nurses last year she attained the highest standing of all the applicants. "Woman Found Murdered. SEATTLE, June 17. Mrs. Blanche R. Coleman, aged 27, was found dead in her apartment in the Christie Hotel this morning, with her throat cut bv knife. John Soudas, proprietor of a mall cigar store in Westlake avenue, was arrested shortly aiterward. Saturday's War Moves Austrian. BERLIN, June 17. The text of the official Austrian statement, received here today from Vienna, is: South of the Dniester our troops repulsed the enemy's cavalry. Further to me east there were only small en gagements in this district. 'West of VisvovczyR Russian attacks against our positions are in progress. Two officers and 400 Russians remained in the hands of our troops. Near Tarnopol there were no especial events. On the whole Volhynian front new combats have been started. On the Stokhod and the Styr several enemy attempts to cross the river failed. The enemy suffered heavy losses. Italian front Enemy attacks on the southern part of the Doberdo plateau were repulsed. Repeated Italian at tacks against several of our positions on the Dolomites likewise failed. "On the Asiago plateau there were spirited artillery duels. In the Ortler district our troops conquered the top of Takat and the summit of the hindmost Madatsh." THE drive of the Russian offensive In Volhynia. Galicia. and Bukowina shows little slackening in power, al though the forward progress of Gen eral Brusiloff's armies apparently is much less rapid than in the early stages of the campaign. From the Volhynian triangle for tresses the Russians have thrust sharp ly to the west and southwest. In the former direction they are battering on the Austrian defensive line, along the Styr and the Stokhod, not more than 30 miles from Kovel. the Important railway Junction essential to close con nection between the southern Teutonic armies and those to the north. In the latter direction they have scored new progress and now are close to the Galician border, pushing down the railway from Dubno. The current Russian official statement reports the occupation of Radzilowo, less than 10 miles from Brody, across the frontier line and approximately 60 miles north east of Lemberg, the Galician capital. the Russian objective in this drive. Berlin records the participation of Ger man troops in the fighting against the Russians, reporting General von Lin singen's forces engaged in the Stokhod- Styr sector and others under General Count von Bothmer taking part in the battles north of Frzewolka. German. BERLIN, June 17. The text of to day's official report. Issued from army headquarters, is: "Western theater A French patrol attack near Beaulne. north of the Aisne, was easily repulsed. "In the Meuse district the activity of the artillery continued with consid erable strength. "In the Vosges we inflicted consid erable losses on the enemy by an ex plosion northeast of Celles, and we re pulsed a minor detachment west of Sennhelm, which had succeeded in pene trating, temporarily, our trenches. "Our squadron dropped bombs freely at points of military importance in Bergues (French Flanders), In Bar-le-Duc and in the sector of Dombasle, Einville, Lunevllle and Blainvllle. "Eastern theater. General von Lln- slngen's army Fighting has developed in the Stokhod and Styr sectors. Parts of the army of Seneral Count von Bothmer engaged in battle north of Frzewloka." Turkish. CONSTANTINOPLE, June 17. The official statement issued today from Army Headquarters says: "Irak front The British attempted to land on the northern bank of the Euphrates between Korna and Nassel- be, but were forced to retreat in com. plete disorder after six hours of fight ing. They left 180 dead. "After three days of fighting with a Russian detachment which appeared On the Persian frontier north of Sulsiman, tne enemy was beaten back in the di rection of Bana, Persia. Our troops and Persian warriors drove the Rus sians out of Bana and - pushed them northward. We captured one gun and a machine gun and took much ammu nition and materials. "Caucasian front Our left wing is thus counter-attacking. We repulsed an attack made by Russian battalions against our advanced positions. "The enemy, who some time ago gained a footing on the Island of Kea tan (Coast of Asia Minor), from which position he had been attacking the nearby coast recently, was obliged to evacuate the' island owing to our ef fective artillery fire. "On June 13 enemy airmen unsuc cessfully bombarded El Arish. They were driven off by our battle planes. Our airmen successfully attacked an enemy aerodrome and returned safely, Italian. ROME. June 17. The text of today's official report is: "Between the Adige and Astlco there were Intense artillery actions. On the Sette Communl Plateau there were fierce engagements which everywhere ended favorable for us. "Southwest of Asiago the enemy after heavy bombardment, made two attacks on our positions from Monte Pau to Boecon, "After repeated and costly efforts. enemy infantry succeeded in reaching the summit of Monte Lemerle, but was at once dislodged by a successful coun ter attack. "Northeast of Asiago we advanced between the Frenzela Valley and Mar ceishia. Notwithstanding stubborn re sistance of the enemy, entrenched and supported by numerous batteries, we made progress at the head of Frenzela Valley on the heights of Monte Flor and Monte Castel Gomberto. and west of Marceisina. The best results were obtained on the right wing, where our Alpine troops carried the positions of Maiga, t osetta and Monte Magari. in flicting heavy loss on the enemy. "Hostile aircraft dropped bombs on various points on the Venetian Plain and on the town of Padua, killing three persons and wounding eight. "On the 14th. one of our Capronl aeroplanes bombarded the railway sta tion of Matavello, on the Adige Valley. Yesterday a squadron -of 37 Capronls On the Western front the fighting at Verdun has again been left to the artillery for the most part. Tire Ger mans are violently shelling French po sitions in the Dead Man Hill section and incidentally have made hand gre nade attacks in this vicinity, which Paris declares were futile. Rome announces an important sue cess northeast of Asiago. in the Tren tino, where several positions at the head of the Frenzela Valley were cap tured. Vienna reports the failure of Ital Ian attacks in the Dolomites and like wise of assaults upon the Austrian lines on the Doberdo Plateau. Airmen have been unusually active on the various fronts. Austrian avl ators raided Padua and other Italian towns near by; German machines have dropped bombs freely on several points of military importance along the west ern front, including Bar-le-Duc and Dunkirk, and a French air squadron has bombarded various railroad sta tions behind the German lines. Italian aeroplanes also have been busy, one squadron of 37 machines dropping pro jectiles on Austrian encampments north of Asiago. Constantinople anounces the disorder ly retreat of British forces which were defeated in attempting to cross the Euphrates River, in Mesopotamia, and the driving back of Russian troops which appeared on the Persian frontier. near Bana. An attack by three torpedo-boats of the entente allies on the Austrian sea port of Parenzo. in Istrla, was a fail ure, according to Vienna, Austrian coast batteries and aeroplanes driving off the hostile crart. GREEKS ARE ALARMED LACK OF POOD IN REMOTE DIS TRICTS ALREADY NOTED. Entente TJIttmarnm Expected to Offer Break as Alternative Cabinet Is Under Pressure ATHENS, via London, June 17. The continued strictness of the entente allies blockade against Greek ports is engendering a growing feeling of un easiness in government circles. Rumors are rife that the entente ultimatum, which Is expected to be delivered Monday, may present as an alternative to compliance with its demands the rupture of diplomatic rela tions between the entente allies and Greece. It is not thought that the Greek Cabinet can long stand the pres sure. The lack of breadstuffs in the outer islands of Greece and in not readily ac cessible parts of the kingdom Is already causing dsturbances, although the gov ernment insists that the available wheat supply at Piraeus is rufffcient for more than a month. MARSHF1ELD LODGE MEETS 13 thians Have Banquet for Visiting Grand Chancellor. MARSH FIELD, Or.. June 17. Spe clal.) The oldest lodge of the Knights of Pythias in Oregon, Myrtle Lodge, No. 3, of this city, was visited Thurs day evening by the present head of the order in Oregon. Willard L. Marks of Albany. This lodge was the third Pythian Lodge established in the state and the two older ones have been changed by consolidation, to this is the oldest which holds its original charter. George Ross, past grand master-at- arms of the Grand Lodge of Oregon, presided at the meeting, and E. A. Anderson, one of the veterans of the lodge, officiated as toastmaster at the banquet. Achievement of Breeders in Produc ing Fine Cattle Is Lauded by Kxecutive, Wlio Says Yam hill County Leads State. CARLTON. Or.. June 17. (Special.) The first annual stockbreeders' picnic and livestock exhibit held here today jointly by stockmen of the vicinity of Carlton ana the uarlton Mara oi Trade attracted nearly 2000 person. Breeders and stockmen from various sections of the Willamette Valley were present, and several Portland stock fanciers were noted among the crowds. The day was perfect for the occasion, and with a splendid programme of speaking and entertainment the affair proved a bir success. But it was more than an outing and meet-your-neighbor affair. In reality it was an event of significance, as it marked the inauguration of an annual livestock and breeders exhibit wnicn should become second only in import ance to the International Livestock Show that is held annually in Portland. Yamhill County Leadv. Why should not the people of Yarn hill County conduct an annual exhibit on an extensive scale? Are not the stockmen of Yamhill County entitled to special recognition for the strides they have made in stockbreeding? Any one who Is familiar witn jivestocK facts knows that there Is no county in Oregon and perhaps no community in the entire country that has oeveioyea the breeding of livestock to a greater degree of perfection. Yamhill ranks at the top in the production or nigu-stram cattle, sheen and hogs. One of the finest Jersey herds in tne country is owned by Edward Carey. His cattle are considered perhaps of the highest producing rank. His Oak Woods Farm is known among tne breeders of the country. Frank Brown, for many years man a?er of the Ladd Stock Farm, has J National reputation as a breeder. His Craigielea Farm, Just at the edge of Carlton, is noted for the high-bred Shorthorn herd that has been pro duced. He also is specializing In the production of high-grade sheep. Milking Shorthorns Bred. What is regarded as the finest and most modern stock farm in Oregon is the Foothill Farm, located about three miles west of Carlton. It is owned by W. B. Ayer, prominent Portland lum perman. On this 1000-acre farm Mr. Ayer is building up a foundation herd in milking Shorthorns, dual purpose stock. He also is producing foundation strains of sheep and hogs. What the Ladda and Reeds did for pure-bred cattle in the pioneer day? Mr. Ayer is repeating today, but perhaps on larerer scale. Such other men as W. C Spence. A. M. Haradon. former Portland wholesale candy manufacturer; w. S. Shrock, James Edeson. S. B. Cummings. and others, are adding -their quota to tne development of high-bred stock and are helping to spread the fame or Yamnm County as a great stock-proaucins cen- ter. Carlton Has Advantages. Yamhill County. particularly the Carlton district, is especially favored for Its Ideal conditions for stock grow ing and breeding. Rare climatic condi tions, abundance of pure water and the excellence of forage are among the ad vantages that may be emphasized. These advantages were fully recog r.ized years ago. and the leaders in the movement for high-strain etock se. about to get results. With their ini tiative and special training they are succeeding in remarkable degree, and the whole state is receiving great ben efit from their efforts. With such achievements th breeders of Yamhill County believe that their undertaking to conduct a big livestock and breeders" exhibit each year wl meet with general approval, and will merit the support and co-operation of the various interests of the state. Ten tative plans for next year's show now are being considered. It Is possible that two days' show will be held ami special buildings will be erected for the exhibits and entertainment fea tures. Ills; Picnic Given. For today's gathering the etores of Carlton closed early and the entire population turned out. In an attrac tive oak grove at the edge of the town tables were lmprovtsed lor the accom modation of about 1200 persons. When lunch was served at 1 o'clock several hundred visitors were unable to get seats, but they enjoyed the picnic just as keenly. W. B. Dennis, president of the Carl ton Board of Trade, was in charge, and as toastmaster kept things a-humming until the end of the programme. When Governor Withycombe was in troduced as the "peerless farmer," he was given a big ovation. The Gover nor highly praised the residents Carlton and the stockmen of the com munity for their enterprising spirit, and in conclusion said: "No country can equal the Wlllam ette Valley and there is no finer dls trict than this. Yamhill County is blessed with great natural advantages. You have achieved great things in the production of fine livestock. You will prorer in a still ereater deirree when BOAT STEWARD FINED $250 J. Xi. Xicliolas Confesses Sale Liquor Abotyd Beaver. of KALAMA, Wash.. June' 17. (Spe cial.) Today in the Superior Court J. L. Nicholas, steward of the river steam boat Beaver, which operates from Port land to Clatskanie. pleaded guilty to an information filed by Prosecuting Attorney Homer Kirby and was fined $250 for selling liquor, the court being lenient or account of the confession of defendant. It was confessed that liquor had been sold on the boat for some time past. 1JU ISU SSSS invan Stcin-Blocli and - fesliionQotliGs for metis Guaranteed dyes J2035 ---- -T7 I r wear tne iiii ably, tnGjrchoose ours: x A T , p 1 x 1 - " q ! : ; , - j- s ri I -i T v v x x I x ;-rl llf x - i . ? ,: 5 I " xx x , xs i -: f- iMl "STx - Nx l:xsS i 1 1 I FVr Vxrx vxxx srwxsri ' If U , - , - x x, - I I 1- lx ' --v x, ; s i - k I. vxx ' V It fr la x; j , v-i: r i .niHii. . i ii i .-. x, . . : vvv$: .x .... ' .v : :.; J t X x X - 4 f j WjOwJ. - Til' -fl 1W rt" f w..x..yJ.Av. C 11. Gnoenm Morrison at fourth you build better roads and improve your homes. Make your homes attrac tive to your sons and they will not drift to the cities. We want the boys to stay on the farms and to become, men among men." . Portland Blea Speak. Among the other speakers were O. M. Plummer. manager of the Portland Union Stockyarvls; W. B. Ayer. Edward Carey, Frank Brown, E. L. Potter, head of the animal Industry department of the Oregon Agricultural College; R. R. Graves, head of the dairytng depart ment of the Oregon Agricultural Col lege: W. S. Shrock, Phil Metschan. Jr., of Portland, and Mayor Kidder of Carlton. The speaking programme was inter spersed with several Scotch dances by the Misses Watson, of Portland, who executed the difficult steps cleverly. Following the programme there was a dance, and a ball game played by two local teams. There were on exhibition a few head of livestock from the various farms of the district, including Jerseys. Short horns and Guernseys. Owing to the lack of facilities It was decided by the management not to make a feature of livestock at the, picnic. For next year's picnic and show It Is planned not only to have a complete exhibit of cattle, sheep and hogs, but also to conduct auction sales. j Fire Flehter Killed at Chehalls. CHEHAL1S, Wash, June 17. (Spe cial.) George Kotsopoulos. a section man. was killed while fighting fire on Lincoln Creek late yesterday. A par tially burned tree broke off and fell on him. The only surviving relatives in this country, two brothers, were working with him at the time. He leaves a family In Greece. Funeral services will be held tomorrow. Hems Celebration of Vondar Interest The arrival of a baby in the bonsehatrl Completely changes the entire aspect of cne ruture. But in tha meantime, during the anxious period of ex pectancy, there Is iplendid remedy known as "Mother's Friend" that does wonders. I! Is for external use, re lieves the pains of muscle expansion, soothes and quiets the nerves, extends its In fluence to the Internal organs and removes to a great extent the ten dency to worrv and ap prehension. It Is a natural treatment, safe for the mother, has no drug effect whatso ever and for this reason must exert a most beneficial influence upon those functions di rectly connected with motherhood. In a very interesting book the subject is freely discussed and a copy will be mailed free to all expectant mothers by Brad field Regulator Co, 409 Lamar Bdg, Atlanta, Ga. Get a bottle of "Mother's Friend" today of any druggist. Use as directed and you will then know why mothers for nearly half a century -lave used and recommended this splendid aid '3 motherhood. Tneir letters are messages . i cbeet. that breaUio comfort la event wrd. NEW SHOW TODAY NEW SHOW TODAY STARTING AT 1 P. M. CONTINUOUS TO 11 P. M. EVERY PATRON OF THE STRAND IS A WALKING ADVERTISEMENT strand Unquestionably the Greatest Show Ever Presented in Portland for Ten Cents A BLUEBIRD WONDER-PICTURE "THE THREE GODFATHERS" With a Remarkably Strong Cast, Including HARRY D. , CAREY and STELLA RAZET0 Pronounced by critics the most wonderful outdoor picture ever produced, from the great Saturday Evening Post story by Peter B. Kyne. THREEOLD SOLDIERS I LA REUR VERNON Co. Singing Dancing Music In a New Breezy Sketch "Stage Strnck" DAVIS and KITTY HOWE and HOWE In Nifty Diverti&ement of Surprises Burlesque Mind Readers Children, v e r lO, wben icfom panted by Itnardlan, ad mitted free t aar mat inee Satur day er San day excepted. !Fp THEATER XFS9 TaJa Theater la alr-eooled and parlfled every fear aalautea, aad automatically prayed with p e r t a m e every hear.