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Newspaper Page Text4 arms suxdat oregoxtax, poktlaxd, October 20, 101c TURKISH MINISTER PREDICTS VICTORY OFFICIAL WAR REPORTS Germans Cannot Lose, Says Halil Bey, Because of Their S Spirit and Ability. ORGANIZATION IS AMAZING Armenian Question Declared Dis posed Of On This Subject, Ho Adds, Ottomans Have Been - Misunderstood by World, ' VIENNA, Oct. 25, via Berlin to Lon don. Oct. 27. The economical, financial and military status of Turkey is highly satisfactory and her relations with the central powers are of the greatest friendship, said Halil Bey, Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs, in an in terview with the Associated Press representative- here today. The establishment In the Ottoman Kmpire of a food commission after the Gorman plan, on which several German experts served, the Foreign Minister explained, had solved the problem of feeding the large centers of population, specially Constantinople. "Our troops are fighting well every where," said Halil Bey, in speaking of the military situation, "and have Jus. distinguished themselves in Dobrudja, which is the best answer to the state ments made now and then that Turkey la about to make a separate peace. German Spirit Lauded. j rne Germans cannot De oeaien in this war, because with the spirit to win, they combine an unusually high ability as organizers. Germany's will to win and her organization are, for Turkey, every guarantee for success and victory. A people of 70.000,000 im bued with euch a spirit Is unconquer able. "On a recent trip to Germany I was able to convince myself of this. Al though the effect of the war is felt. its consequences are met in such an organized, systematic manner that one Is awestruck by this organization, which, behind the front, heals as many wounds in the body politic as - it In flicts in Its character of a terrible war machine on the front itself. Speaking of organization In Turkey he said it was constantly improving Russian. PETROGRAD, via London, Oct. SS. Today's Russian official statement reads: "Western (Russian) " front On the whole front reconnaissances and an exchange of fire are taking place. "On both banks of the River Bystritsa. In the region of Dorna Watra, the enemy supported by his artillery launched a series of fierce at tacks, compelling our advanced post to abandon two heights. The attacks of the enemy south of this region were without success. 'Roumanian Transylvanian front Near Bran Pass and in the TirgulaJ and Jiul valleys fierce enemy attacks con tinue. 'Dobrudja No event sof importance occurred during October 27." to attack. All the attack drove down in front of our positions with heavy losses to the enemy." TEUTONS CHECKED, BUCHAREST SAYS Roumanian. BUCHAREST, Oct. 28. Today's official statement declares: "In the Uzul Valley a Roumanian attack was successful, ten officers and 900 men, together with five machine guns and a large quantity of war ma terial, being captured by the Rou manian forces. "East of the Alt Valley hostile at tacks were repulsed. In the Jiul Valley, the Austro-Ger- man forces which had advanced to the west were completely defeated, adds the statement, leaving 1000 dead on the battlefield, besides losing 450 men in prisoners and 18 machine guns. The Austro-German right wing In the region of Dragoslavele northeast of Campulung, was repulsed by a Rou manian counter attack, losing five ma chine guns, two trench mortars, be sides 300 men and prisoners. At Oitz we repulsed tne enemy. In the region of Dragoslavele we coun ter attacked and repulsed the enemy's right wing and took 300 prisoners, five machine guns and two trench mortars. In the Jiul Valley the enemy, who had advanced to the west of the Jiul, was vigorously attacked and complete ly vanquished. Our offensive continues and we have counted up to the present 4o0 Bavarian prisoners. We captured 16 machine guns with their teams and three guns. The enemy left 1000 dead on the battlefield. German, Western Front. BERLIN. Oct. 28. (By Wireless to Sayville, N. Y.) Today's German of ficial western front statement reads: 'On the north bank of the Somme yesterday Infantry engagements began anew. Preceded by strong artillery preparation, the English attacked across the line of Gueudecourt-Les- boeufs and the French attacked in the district of Morval In the evening hours, "Our troops repulsed the allied ene mies bv artillerv and machine (run fire with the aid of the Germans wherever I and northeast of Morval also with the that was feasible. I bayonet. Our nosltions were complete- vv e have quite an organizer our-i iy sustained. "On the east bank- of the River Meuse heavy engagements also were renewed and they were successful for us. After a violent artillery fire, strong French forces rushed from iThiaumont wood and both sides of Fort Douaumont and in the Fumin wood selves," he continued. "I refer to En ver Pasha (Turkish Minister of War) who in addition to being as indefati- Kable as he ever was, has shown during the war that he not only appreciates tiystematio effort but is able to In augurate and promote it, so that En- vc;r Pasha today la Turkey s biggest man a distinction he well deserves." The ATmenian question has been dis posed of. said Halil Bey. "The position of our government in this respect never has been under stood," he went on. "I wish to say that the Young Turks always have looked upon the Armenians as a valu able asset to the Turkish empire. The country's commerce largely was in War ExtlPnSe More Than TWO their hands, and as farmers the Ar- tAJJCIliC IVIUI C Midi I I WU menians have a great value. We did not look upon them as valuable chat tels, however. We were willing to give them an equal share in the government, which we did, as is shown by the fact that before the outbreak of the war we had a large number of Armenians in the chamber of deputies, also several senators and a minister. "After the revolution all went well for a time and the Young Turks hoped they could finally find a solution to the problem which has vexed the old regime in Turkey for many years and naa retarded the programs of the coun try. J.ne Balkan war, however, caused the Armenians again to take up their separatists ideals. Committees formed and organized with the intention of securing for the Armenians an au tonomous government. German, Dobrudja Front, BERLIN. Oct. 28. (By wireless to Sayville, N. Y.) Today's German offi cial Dobrudja front statement says: "Balkan War theater. Field Marshal Von MackenserVa front In Northern Dobrudja our pursuing detachments so far have found but little resistance. Everything indicates that the enemy Is retreating In haste. Five hundred Isolated soldiers were taken prisoner and several munition columns and bag gage were captured. Macedonian front Serbian attacks against the German and Bulgarian positions in the Gerna bend failed, as did partial advances of the enemy on the east slopes of the Moglenica Moun tains and southwest of Doiran Lake. Roumanians and Russians Said to Have Taken Initiative in Transylvania. BERLIN REPORTS SUCCESS German, Transylvania Front. BERLIN, Oct. 28. (By wireless to Sayville, N. Y.) Today's German of ficial Transylvanian front statement follows: Front of Archduke Charles Francis both sides of Dorna Watra. Aus- trp-Hungarian troops entered Russian positions, capturing several heights at the point of the bayonet, and brought In eight officers and more than 600 men as prisoners. Transylvanian eastern front Fight ing in the frontier valleys continues. South of Kronstadt our allied troops took a Roumanian position on a height by a surprise attack and extended their success by sharp pressure to the val ley of Partzuga. Otherwise the situa tion is not essentially changed." French, Western Front. PARIS. Oct. 28. Today's French official statement follows: "On the Somme front there was an intermittent cannonade. North of Ver dun the artillery struggle continues violently In the region of Douaumont. Our troops brilliantly captured by a handgrenade attack the quarry which had been organized by the enemy northeast of Douaumont." Germans, Eastern Front. BERLIN. Oct. 28. Today's German official eastern front statement reads: . "Front of Prince Leopold The Rus sians, after two days' artillery prepara tion in the sector west or LutsK, at tacked yesterday near Zaturze. The attack failed completely with heavy losses to the enemy." British in Franc. LONDON. Oct. 28. An official state ment, issued by the British War Office today relative to tne military opera tions in Northern France, says: "The enemy's artillery was active during the night in the neighborhood of LesboeuTs. French, Macedonian Front. PARIS. Oct. 28. "Bad weather con tinues and there is nothing to report bevond violent cannonades In the re gion of Cerna," says today's French of ficial statement regarding operations on the Macedonian front. Germans Tell of Blinor Gains in North, and In South Say That Von Mackensen Continues Pursuit of Beaten Foe. BUCHAREST, ria London. Oct 28. Roumanian troops on the Moldavian frontier have won another success over the Austro-German rorces, tn War Office announced today. In the Trotus Valley they recaptured Pisoul from the vicinity which the Teutonic troops are fleeing in disorder. LONDON. Oct. 28. Teutonla pressure against the Roumanians and Russians in Transylvania appears to have stopped definitely, says a telegram re ceived by the wireless press today from Bucharest. The Roumanians and Russians, ac cording to the message, are taking the Initiative in the operations in this field. It is estimated by Roumanian military officials that the losses of the Austro-Germans in Transylvania have reached a total of 80,000. BERLIN, by wireless to Sayville, Oct. 28. Teutonic troops have won victory In the Dora Watra region, near the junction point of the frontier of Bukowlna. Transylvania and Rou mania, according to today's War Of fice announcement. Austro-Hungarlan rorces captured several heights from the Russians at. the point of the bay onet and took more than 600 prisoners. On the northern frontier of Rou- mania, Austro-German forces captured from the Roumanians a height in the region south of Kronstadt and extend ed their advance In the Partguga Val ley. Teuton-Bulgar-Turkish - forces under command of Field Marshal von Mack ensen, continue their pursuit of the Russian and Roumanian armies in Northern Dobrudja. says the official statement. The forces of the central powers and their allies are meeting with little resistance, it is declared Five hundred isolated soldiers have been taken prisoner and several rau nltion columns and other war ma terial have been captured. GERMAN COST HIGH Billion Marks Monthly. 2,500,000 IS FOR CHARITY Armenian Autonomy Opposed. "I think I would be the last man to deny a people self-government, but the case or the Armenians is one where this would be done. The Armenians spread throughout Asia Minor and bouthern Russia are a mprc m:i inritv in the districts usually designated as results, were lighter than those of her Armenian. Armenian nnliinnmv fhor-- adversaries. Burden Lighter Than Enemies' in Comparison to Efforts and Re sults, Secretary of Treas ury Tells Reichstag. BERLIN. Oct. 28 (By wireless to Sayville, N. Y.) Count von Roedern, Secretary of the Imperial Treasury, in his speech before the Reichstag yes terday, when he asked the members to vote a new war credit of 12.000,000,000 marks, said it was evident, up to the present, that Germany's financial bur dens, compared with her efforts and fore, would lead to the loss of the in dependence of the other Ottoman races under these conditions, even the young j una were opposed to the Armenian Plan Dut in justice they wanted to jfive the Armenians a fuller share in the government, which was done, even our worst traducers cannot deny that. w nen tne war broke out we knew exactly what the Armenians were do ing. More bombs, rifles, ammunition and money had been brought into the country and their organization was made even more perfect. I was then president of the Chamber of Deputies and was very fond of the Armenian members, as I had always been a friend of that race. So I called the Armenian representatives together and asked what they intended doing. Definite Proposition Made. 'Gentlemen,' I said, 'I fully under- After stating that the monthly 'Ger man expenditure had reached z.lsi.- 000,000 marks, because Germany had extended her front into Transylvania and Dobrudja, Count von Roedern said: "To this sum there must be added in the present month 250,000.000 marks, which amount Is to be repaid to fed eral states or townships for relief ad vanced to families." Part of the money Invested in Indus tries making war material, the Secre tary said, will either be repaid or em ployed usefully in time of peace. He added: I refer to the nitrogen establish ments, from which we hope to. put at the disposal of agriculturists more ni trogen at lower prices than they ever had before the war. Further to be con sidered in this direction is the replac ing of part of our copper by aluminum and also the establishment of an ln- eral heights have been occupied by Austrian troops. Petrograd says the Russo-Roumanian troops were forced to fall back in that region, abandoning two heights. RUSSIANS BEGIN DRIVE TREMENDOUS NEW OFFENSIVE IN G ALICIA AND POLAND IS ON. French troops have captured a quarry northeast of Douaumont. The repulse of French attacks there, as well Franco-British efforts on the Somme front, is announced by Berlin. Berlin Reports Attack Following; Xtto Dj' Artillery Preparations and Says Ground Is Held. In Volhynia the Austro-Germans re pulsed a "Russian attack. Otherwise there has been little activity on the Russian front. Except for a few small Italian ad vances, there has been no change on the Austro-Italian front. CABINET SPLIT ON DRAFT RESIGNED AUSTRALIAN MINIS TERS CRITICISED. etand your position and hope that you dustry for producing fodder. understand ours. We have engaged In a war in which we may go down. That will be your opportunity to make arrangements with the entente, but bear in mind that the Ottoma'n gov ernment will apply the most severe measures if you act against the Turks before you know we are conquered.' The Turkish Foreign Minister said that the Armenian organization made It impossible to confine the steps taken against the Armenians to a single lo cality in rebellion, because the organi zation was so perfect that only sweeping measure at the first hint of an uprising could meet the situation. Halil Bey continued: "I will say that the loss to the Otto man Empire through the deportation of the Armenians has been immense. The Armenian is able and Industrious and therefore valuable in the economic scheme, but what could be done? W were at war and obliged, therfore, to employ every means to make secure our own position, which was betrayed to Daseiy tnrougn our conndenee. Regarding Roumania's entry into the European war the Turkish Foreign .minister sain "The action of that country is prin- Secretary Roedern declared that the largest part of the war expenditure. however, was used directly for the army, and concluded as follows: "Because we must provide from this new credit our soldiers fighting on the Somme, in Courland, Poland and Galicia and in Transylvania and Dobrudja with necessary ammunition and Winter clothing, therefore the fed eral government hopes that you will unanimously consent to the new credit of 12,000,000.000 marks asked for In the supplementary budget." The Reichstag then alter a short dis cussion passed the bill for a new war credit of 12.000.000,000 marks. The only votes in opposition were those of the Radical wing of the Socialist party. Saturday's War Moves 3 LONDON. Oct. 28. A telegram re ceived in Rome from a German source reports there are Indications of the be ginning of a tremendous new Russian offensive In Galicia and Poland says dispatch from the Italian capital re celved by the Wireless Press. BERLIN, Oct. 28. (By wireless to Sayville. N. Y.) The Russians have re newed their attacks on the Austro-Ger man line west of Lutsk, In Volhynia, the War Office announced today, de llvering an assault yesterday .or two days artillery preparation in the vlcln ity of Zaturze. The attack, according to the official statement, failed com pletely, with heavy losses to the Rus sians. PETROGRAD, via London, Oct. 28. Austro-German forces launched a series of violent attacks against the Russian and Roumanian positions on both banks of the River Bystritza, In the region of Dorna Watra, yesterday, says the oill cial statement Issued today by the Rus have just resigned did so, according sian War Office, compelling the Russian to a Reuter dispatch from Molbourne advanced poste to abandon two heights. today, because the remainder of the cabinet approved of regulations em powering the presiding officers at polling places during the day's refer endum on conscription to ask voters who were apparently between 21 and 35 years of age whether they were single, and if s6, whether they had reported in accordance with the de fense act proclamation. W. M. Hughes, the Australian Pre mier. In an Interview with Keut,r'al ttm. shirt Tnw.. t Premier Says Their Action Was Child ish and Dramatic and Indicates Conscription Victory. LONDON, Oct. 28. The three mem bers of the Australian Ministry who RQUMANIA 111 BAD WAY ARMIES DEFINITELY BEATEN DOBRUDJA, SAYS GERMAN. IN correspondent at Sydney in relation to the resignation of the three min isters, -said that their "childish, dra matic action." was a sure Indication of victory for conscription. J. ne members who resigned were M. Higgs, Minister of the Treasury of the Commonwealth; A- Gardiner, Vice- President of the Executive Council. Two Fronts Rapidly Enough to Hold Invaders Back. BERLIN. Oct. 28. (By Wireless to Sayville. N. Y.) Reviewing the mill tary operations on the Roumanian fronts, the military critic of the Over a?d,rAJ Russe'1- Assistant Minister 8ea!, ncws Agency writes according to neuter's dis patch from Melbourne yesterday. KAISER'S TRAIN BOMBED German Troops at Bapanme, on Somme Front In France. Vltted Recently by the Emperor This ffiII 3-) 1 Bag Unusual Valuer The above advertisement as it appears in the streetcars. A genuine Cowhide Bag of heavy-weight, oak-tanned leather. Dull black and tan. 16 and 18-inch. Best steel catches, steel form handle, sewed-on corners. A Bag of quality and appearance. This Bag now being shown in our Alder street window. FftBK --MARSHALL 4-700-WOME A 6171 J ALDZX STREET AT WEST RfVEK TEUTONS HOLD FIRM British and French Make Simultaneous Attacks. French Una steamship Chicago. The vessel Itself was not damaged. The Chicago sailed from Bordeaux October 12, carrying 228 passengers, bound for New York. A fire broke out In No. 3 hold after the vessel bad left the French port and she put into Fayal for the safety of her passengers and to enable her crew to fight the lire. FIGHTING IS HAND-TO-HAND Gauls Renew Offensive at Verdun, but Without Avail, Berlin Says. Paris Reports the Cap ture Ot Quarry. BERLIN, Oct. 28. (By wireless to Sayville, N. T.) Infantry engagements between the Anglo-French and German forces on the north bank of the Somme River began anew yesterday, says the official statement issued today by the German army headquarters' staff. Pre ceded by a strong artillery preparation, the statement adds, the British troops attacked across the line of Gueudecourt and Lesboeufs while the French moved forward in tne district of Morval. The Anglo-French attacks were re pulsed by artillery and machine gun fire and northeast of Morval they were driven back by the Germans after bayonet fighting. All the German posi tions were completely maintained, the announcement declares. On the east bank of the River Meuse north of Verdun, there were renewed heavy engagements which were suc cessful for the Germans, according to the German headquarters. French forces attacked Thiaumont wood and on both sides of Fort Douaumont and in the Fumin wood. All the attacks are said to have been broken down In front of the German positions with heavy losses to the French. PARIS, Oct. 28. French forces In the region of Verdun last night captured by the use of hand grenades the quarry held by the Germans to the northeast of Fort Douaumont, it was officially announced by the French War Depart ment today. A brisk artillery duel con tinues In the region of Douaumont. On the Somme front last night, the statement adds, there was an intermit tent artillery bombardment. GREEK AGREEMENT MADE Kntente and King Reach Complete Understanding. ATHENS. Oct. 37. via London. Oct. 17. King Constantino had a lengthy audience today with the Russian and British Ministers. An entente diplomat Informed the Associated Press that a complete un derstanding; which "should arrange things much more satisfactorily for the King, Venizelos and ourselves." has been reached with the Greek sovereign. It is understood that as the Greek government continues to demonstrate its willingness and ability to maintain order In Athens, the French landin force will be withdrawn gradually and the French control of the polioe, tele phones and telegraphs and tba railways also will be loosened. SERBS CAPTURE TRENCHES Advance Is 3Iado at Bend of Cerna River In Macedonia. SALONIKI, via London. Oct. 28. Serbian troops yesterday made an ad vance at the bend of the Cerna River in Serbian Macedonia, says a Serbian official announcement issued here today On Thursday several Bulgarian trenches were captured by the Serbians. Fire on Liner Is Put Out. FATAL, Azores, via London, Oct. 28. Firemen today , succeeded in extin guishing1 the flames in the hold of the ITALIANS SURPRISE ENEMY Gain of 30 0 Yards Is Reported Near NovavlllH by Rome. EOMU, via London, Oct. 28. An in tense artillery action Is tn progress east of Gorlzla and on the Carso Plateau. Uie War Office announced today. Near Novavilla the Italian line has been advanced by more than 300 yard by a surprise attack. MILK SCARCE IN GERMANY Supply Had Only for Invalids in Big Cities, London Ileurs. LONDON, Oct. 18. A Reuter dispatch from Amsterdam today says: "According to the Berliner Txgeblatt, there is no longer any milk in Greatc Berlir or other large towns except fo invalids." Topics Are Announced. Two. vital questions will be taken up for discussion at the regular meeting of the members council of the Port land Chamber of Commerce Monday noon. The subjects and speakers fol low: "The Legitimacy of a Payroll in Business," v . D. B. Dodson; "The Pro posed 'Tax Limitation Amendment' Thomas B. Kay. State Treasurer, and Robert II. Strong, manager of the Corbett estate. Liquor Sellers Fined $100 Kacli. Andrew Tomasson and Inez Olson, found guilty of bootlegging by District Judge Jones last week, were fined 8100 each yesterday morning. They were convicted of selling liquor at a room ing-house at 190 West Park street. years an employe in the Wells-Fargo express office here, has been appointed Wells-Fargo agent at Grants Pass. Ha will take charge of the new position in lew days. Mr. Tbom Is now chan cellor commander of Laurel Lodge, No. 7. Knights of Pythias, of this city. Friedlander's. 310 Washington. weddinsr silver. Adv. for. Mr. Thorn Goes to Grants Pass. ALBANY, Or.. Oct. 28. (Special) Richard F. Thorn, for the past few The dispersed Russo-Roumanian ar mies are hastily retreating towards Tultcha, Braila and Hlrsova. (Tultcha and Bralla are on the Dobrudja-Bes earabfan frontiers.) Fifteen officers and 771 men and 16 machine guns, in addition to previous captures, have fallen into the hands of the pursuers. The Russians and Roumanians In Do- ENGINPER REPORTED KILLED BT I brudja have been definitely beaten. . . I l ne victory m LKiDruaja was ij.t in 1L. Allll Ull. I crowned bv the conouest of the brtdc-e head at Tchernavoda, at a surprisingly rapid pace. This bridgehead, which had been strongly fortified, was taken by a coup de main. On the Transrlvanian front. German and Austro-Hungarlan troops have ad vanced beyond the passes and are en gaged In combats with the Roumanians PARIS, Oct. 28. A bomb dropped by I on the road to Sinaia and north of an aviator of the entente allies has Campulung. killed the engineer driving the train of Emperor William or Germany, ac- ALSTKO-Ubuaaa iorces aiong tne Transylvanian frontier are meet ing with stubborn opposition. Rou manian troops have repulsed the in vaders and have taken more than 1S00 nriennpra RiipharPHt nnnonrrcp Th clpally remarkable to me for one thing Roumanians recaptured Piscul and at In that It Indicated to what extent the Tulghes and Bicaz and in the Uzul Val entente and Roumanian statesmen heir took 1100 men. The attack in the thought the central powers had been Uzul Valley also resulted in the re weakened. If Bratiano (the Roumanian pulse of General von Falkenhayn's men. Premier.) had thought for one moment North of Campulung Bucharest eaj s a his country might be occupied by the counter attack in the region of Dragos central powers. Instead of the Rou- lavle netted 300 prisoners. Farther west manians holding a good share of Hun gary, Roumania would still be at peace witn us. uut we an tnought the cen tral powers were on the verge of col lapse. On the contrary, however, they were able to throw against Roumania an army fully able to cope with the new situation. "The experience of Roumania Is of I ti retreat or the RusBn-Rnumnnisan special Interest and value to the world forces in Dobdrudja continues and Ber- in Wallachia, In the Jiul Valley, the Roumanian offensive continues success fully with the capture of 450 prisoners. Berlin announces the taking of a height south of Kronstadt and declares that 'otherwise the situation is not essen tially changed." because It snows tne central powers are still militarily vigorous and able. despite the great offensives on the west and east, to send a large force against a new enemy." lin records tnat leia Marshal von Mackensen is meeting with little oppo sition. Five hundred more prisoners have been taken by the Teutons. -In "the region of Dorna 'Watra:' seV- "The Roumanian army commander tried to save the situation alternately in Dobrudja and on the passes by throwing his troops to and fro, but In spite of the short distance of 130 and 180 miles, he was unable to bring reinforcements to the menaced places In time. In the last few days the mili tary situation for the Roumanians has oeen considerably aggravated." cording to information received at Zurich, Switzerland. Emperor William recently was re ported to be at Bapaume, on the Somme rront, personally overseeing the pre liminaries for a counter offensive, for which the German troops there were said to have received strong reinforce ments. Apparently during this visit he de livered a brief speech to the German troops thanking them, for the "heroic Opponents Have Good Lead in Early manner" in which they had fought fori lour month The Emperor was in Berlin Monday CONSCRIPTION IS BEHIND Australian Returns. last on a brief visit, conferred with the Imperial Chancellor and visited the palace at Potsdam. His movements since then have not been reported. Stock at Large bring Fine. Fines of 85 each were paid last week in the Municipal Court by Joseph Meyers, of 6832 Ninety-second street. Southeast, and B. F. Rutherford, of 6904 Ninety-second street. Southeast. for allowing stock to run at large. The complaints were lodged against the men by the Oregon Humane Society. LONDON. Oct. 28. First returns in the balloting in Australia on the ques tion of compulsory military service, according to Reuter's Melbourne cor respondent, showed a considerable ma jority opposed to conscription. The incomplete -vote was: Yes, 637,000; no, 723.000. Affirmative majorities were counted In Victoria, West Australia, and Tas mania. Negative majorities in South Wales and Queensland. The attitude of South Austrlia has not yet been de- I r"; ter mined. J Get That Overcoat Now! It is the wise man who picks out his Overcoat before the real cold snap arrives. lie who does so is wise in more ways than one, for He takes his pick from the cream of our stock. He gets in before the rush, and has more leisure for HAVF P.R! fiR IN YflUB CHEEKS United States , Tires Both of them long -mile age anti-skids that have more than proved up this season. United States -cr Cow JWJ"- Tiros selection. He is ready to meet the unheralded cold weather when it arrives. 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