THE SUXDAT OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, DECEMBER 17, 191G. GERM AU CAPTIVES KEEP POURING III French Gain Every Objective fh Third Great Smash in Two Months. PEPPER HILL WON QUICKLY FRENCH POILU READY FOR WINTER CAMPAIGN ON WESTERN v PRONT. Aviators Lend to Rout of Teutons, Wlio Fight in Dark, Owing to Failure of Their Airmen. Gaul Losses Slight. PEPPER HILL. Verdun Front. Fri day, Dec. 15, via Chantilly, Dec. 16. (From a staff correspondent of the As sociated Press.) A short, sharp battle brought to the French today their third smashing victory within two months in the vicinity of Verdun. Every objec tive of the French commanders was obtained. Although the Germans offered a des perate defense, the attack was so powerful there was no withstanding it, with the result that the Germans were pushed back along the line by the French, who only ceased on orders when the objectives had been gained. Thousands of German prisoners poured into the French? lines during the day, including 200 officers, and are 6till arriving. The total count al ready is 7500. One division alone cap tured more than 1200 Germans within an hour. More than 80 cannon were captured or destroyed. Three Villages Captured. The villages of Vacherauville, Louv mont and Besonvaux and, Hardaumont wood are now in French hands. The front was 10 kilometers long. When the fighting ceased, owing to darkness, the French advance had ex ceeded an average of three kilometers along the whole front. The battle began at 10 o'clock in the morning with the ief t . flank of the French opposite Vacherauville and the right flank on Fort Vaux. As the church clock struck the hour, every. French gun opened a storm of steel, placing every shot immediately behind the German front line. Mean while the French infantry made one of its characteristic dashes and reached Vacherauville, where they drove the Germans, from house to house until the village was' entirely in their hands. Advancing beyond the village, the Feench attacked a German trench known as "Bethmann's bowl" which was pierced after a hard fight and its occupants made prisoners. Then, up the elopes of Pepper Hill the infantry men could be seen making methodical progress until exactly one hour from the start the twin crests of this height had been swept clear of Germans and the rockets announced the French were established there.. ' . Germans Attacked In Rear. In the meantime the Germans on the opposing slopes had been taken in the rear by an extemporized French flank movement. The surprise was so great that both the infantrymen and the gunners attempted to flee, and French aviators turned the flight into a rout by descending to within a hundred yards of the earth and emptying band after band of machine-gun cartridges into the fleeing soldiers, of which those remaining alive surrendered. Making their way along the valley behind Pepper Hill, the French ap proached and took Louveraont with similar and untiring brilliance, in which they were supportedby another French wave that had fought Its way through the entanglements of strongly fortified field works in Caurieres "Wood, just about the center of the line. . In front of Douaumont tha advance was equally rapid, but on the right flank the movement encountered strong opposition in Hardaumont "Wood, which was not overcome until late in the afternoon, when Besonvaux redoubt, about five kilometers in ad vance of the original French front line, was taken from the German garrison. French Are Outnumbered. General Mangin was again the prin cipal organizer of the victory in which he followed his own example at Douau mont and FortVaux by deliVering ir resistible blows at the chief point in the German lines and hammering until his opponents were forced to give srronnd. Generals Nlvelle nd Petain watched the engagement, in which only four French divisions participated, al though it is known the Germans had live divisions engaged, from, every regi ment of which prisoners were taken. It is reported without confirmation that several of the German divisions which took part -in the fighting were hurried from Roumania to rejoin the Crown Prince's army and that they were among those Buffering defeat. The French losses during the attack were unbelievably slight. The- Ger. man artillery seemed to fire at random, probably disorganized by the absence of German airmen, who were kept in complete subjection by the French avl- ators. w - t The importance of the victory is con sidered by Uie French commanders enormous, as it compels the Germans to move back artillery which heretofor has annoyed the French supply depots and works on the other side of the Meuse and also lays open the flanks of their, position in Le Mort Homme. PEPPER HILL. Verdun Front. Satur day, via Chantllli, .-Dec. 16. (From a Ftaff correspondent of the Associated Press.) Snow and sleet which fell throughout last evening, rendered'dlf ficult further operations. The French staff's examination of the German po sitions captured demonstrate! their formidable nature and their state of preparedness against assault. Germans Sure of Ground. Thirty German deserters, wTiocame in before the battle began, testify that the Crown Prince's army had knowl edge that an attack was about to be made and were confident that they couldvhold the ground, which during their nine months of occupation they had strongly organized. They assert that more Germans were desirous of deserting but the -strictest precautions which had been taken and the nature of the ground prevented them doing so. i The difficulties opposed to the French advance may be realized from the altitude of the hills which the troops were ordered to take and suc ceeded in capturing. Pepper Hill, which is double-crested, is 1122 feet high: Louveraont is 11-88 feethigh and another hill unnamed, behind, is 1880 feet. high. The work of the Freno aviators, like that of the Infantrymen and artillerymen, was carrigd out everywhere with almost indescribable daring. Dozens of squadrillas of air men flitted about observing and cor recting the artillery fire and accom panying the Infantry formations tn their advance, after which they flew rapidly back to headquarters with detailed re ports, thus keeping the commander-in-chief in closest touch with events. The clearness of the atmosphere as sisted the men greatly, while the attempts of the German artillery fire to bring them down wej:e generally abortive, owinff to the disorder among iy .... ..... i .. I - r " " ' r tMJ 1 it - Ik I "T j-x- MOTS' ' V 1 f- hi:'; - Z. ' J 4 "" X, ? v X " ? 7 i a 1 n . Hi Iri J3 Double Stamps Until December 25th on All Cash Purchases on Our First Three Floors. Remember: STA1MPS ARE CASH TAKE THEM USE THEM Notable Reductions-for Six Days! Mi This typical "p'ollu." as the French p rivata is known among his countrymen. Is shown in full Winter eauloment T he photograph was made on the Verdun front, where thousands and thousands o f this type are battling with the Ger mans despite the Inclement weather. the gunners brought about by the quickness of the French advances. During the entire day not a French airman was killed. On the other hand. it is reported that they destroyed a German observation balloon, which probably accounts for a terrific burst of flame toward nooh facing Douau- mont. The fort was tha objective of the German guns for hours, but the projectiles did only slight damage. FREXCII VICTORY COMPLETE Lines Lost to Germans in February Are Regained. PARIS, (Dec. 16.: As bis last act be fore assuming the chief command of the French armies on the western front. General Nivelle smashed the German line east of the Meuse along a front of six miles. The victory advanced the French positions two miles, and they are now within a short distance of where the Germans stood at the outset of the great Verdun drive.- The military authorities describe the vic tory as complete and crushing, and carried out without a'hitch. Since'his last great stroke, when the blood-soaked ruins of Fort Vaux and Douaumont fell once more into the hands of Verdun's defenders. General Nivell has been quietly preparing to push his advantage by an attack on a larger scale. Men and guns had been assembled, shells piled and everything is in readiness for the moment when the general should see his opportunity. Then the blow feu like a thunderbolt. A terrific artillery v preparation flat tened the German defenses, then the guns were elevated and threw a cur tain of steel behind which the infantry from every trench from Pepper Hill to beyond Damloup dashed forward on an. enemy still stunned by the bom bardment. One after another, Vacherauville and Louvemont villages. Chambrette farm and the Hardaumont and Besonvaux works fell without the defenders hav ing time to carry away either guns or Material and prisoners began to stream steadily rearward to positions prepared for their reception. The weather, according to hitherto accepted notions, was all against the offensive. It was wet and misty and the French officers believe that this faot undoubtedly led the Germans to miscalculate the probability -of at tack. The large number' of prisoners, ac cording to latest advices nearly 9000, is an indication of the surprise nature of the onset. The Frenoji plan of attack was drawn up by General Nivelle, now the com- i-mander-in-chief, with the concurrence ofQeneral Petain, .who at the time was his superior officer. The assault proper was left to General Mangin. It was made by five divisions or close to 100. 000 men, under command of such lead ers as General De Maud Huy and Gen eral Du Passage. The French front now'follows a line running from the north of Vacherau ville along the Vacherauville-Ville-De-vant-Chaumont road, to the extremity of the Louvemont crest, passes on the other side of Louvemont along the fringe of Fosses wood, then before Chambrettes and, crossing Caurieres wpd, goes to the north of Bezonvaux. South of this village and as far as Vaux, the new line follows approxi mately the Bezonvaux-Damloup road. The positions recaptured yesterday were lost on February 25. jilllj Photo Albums Lamps Tripods Finders Meters Books Sets Manicure Dressing Traveling: Week-end Card All FRAMED PICTURES at .special prices. A splendid selec tion of Photogravures, Carbons and Color Prints in' artistic frames. Values up to $5.00 youf choice $1.00 SPECIAL PRICE ATTRACTIONS IN OUR GIFT ROOM Second Floor Include all Baskets, Cut Glass, Art China, Statuary, Serving Trays, Candlesticks, Plaques and Panels. 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Six lessons after Christmas. 2 Joy for the Shaver Safety Razors, $1 to $20 Shaving Mugs, Brushes, Mir rors, Pads, Strops, Hones, Soaps and Powders. OUR DISPLAY OF FINE LEATHERS is an inspiration to the 'weary shopper. The world's finest produc tions. Trunks, Suit cases, Bags, Wallets, Portfolios, Music Rolls, Card Cases, Collar and Cuff Boxes. MAP5MALL 4-7QO-r!OMr A o!7l J ALCZX .STREET AT VTCST WBK GREECE YIELDS ALL would resort to forcible means to ob tain compliance with its demands." LATEST OFFICIAL WAR REPORTS B German, Western Front. ERL1N. Dec. 16. (By wireless to Sayville, N". Y.) Today's German1 official western front statement follows: "In the Tpres and JVytschaete sali ents the artillery duel temporarily in creased to considerable violence. Our attacking troops southeast of Zillebeke advanced into the second .British line, of which the garrison had fled. "The French on December 15 suc ceeded on the northeast front of Ver dun In pushing us back from the most advanced position into the prepared second line of Talou Ridge, the heights north of Louvemont, Chambrettes and south of Bezonvaux. "In the Sommo sector there has been an artillery duel of violence at times. On the east bank of the Meuse (Verdun region) fighting ' was revived today Gernian, Roumanian Front. ' BERLIN, Dc. 16. Today's official Gel-man statement of operations in the Roumanian front reads: . "South of the Uzul Valley ifussian attacks, twice repeated, were halted by our artillery fire. "The left wing of the Ninth Army, in indefatigable engagements, has reached the road from Buzeu,to Rlmtaoul. "An additional 2000 prisoners has been brought in. The Danube army is Irresistibly advancing northeast. "In Dobrudja the Russians gave up most of their southern positions. Bui garian, Turkish and German troops, in rapid pursuit, have crossed the line of Cogelac-Cartal-Hirzova. - "In Great Wallachia and Dobrudja our armies, partially by means of engagements, gained considerable ground." be brought back, the number exceed ing 9000, of which 250 are officers. The enumeration of the material which has fallen into our hands has not yet been completed, but the computation shows that up to the present 1 g.uns have been taken or destroyed. The usual cannonade has occurred on the rest of the front." Belgian communication "The day was calm," Iiulgarian. BERLIN". Dec 16. (By" wireless to Sayville, N. Y.) The official report Is sued by the Bulgarian War Office at Sofia on December 16 reads: s Near Doxan a French "aeroplane was shot down. Both occupants were made prisoners. "The vanguards of the troops who crossed, the Danube near Turtukal. Sl llstrla and Tchernavoda have crossed the Bucharest-Ruteuesti Railway. "Russian ships have shelled Baltchlk fol the Black Sea coast of Dobrud1a. Four Inhabitants were killed and. five wounded."' r . Russian. FETROGRAD. Dec 16. Today's offi cial statement reads: - . . ' "Roumanian front On the Molda vian frontier, "the enemy's advance in the Oituz Valley was repulsed. "With a view to the destruction of mills supplying the Bulgarian army with flour, our vessels successfully bombarded the port of Zaltchlk. Bai -chik, on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Wednesday. We were bombarded by short batteries and attacked by sea planes anda submarine without r.esult for the enemy. French, Western Front. PARIS. Dec. 16. The bulletin on the campaign issued by ,the War Office to- niirht reads: "On the right bank of the Meuse our troops continued their success. They progressed in the Curieres wood and captured the village of Rezonvaux yes terday. At the close of the day a vio lent German attack directed against our positions on Cote du Polvre (Fep per Hill) was brought up short by our fire. . "We have maintained In its entirety our new front. Prisoners continue to Conditions of Allies Unreserv- edfy Accepted. SUPPLY TRANSFERS CEASE Austrian. ' BERLIN. Dec 16. (By wireless to' Sayville, N. Y.1) The Austro-Hungartan War Office communication of yesterday says: ' "In the Eastern war theater west and northwest of Ocna a stubborn com bat continues. South of - the Usui Valley In a counter attack, we recaptured a height which had been temporarily taken by the Russians. . "North .of the Ozobanos Valley the adversary obtained a local advantage. "In the wooded Carpathians the Rus sian attacks diminished. "Austro -.Hungarian detachments gained a footing in the trenches of the Russian outpost on a 350-yard 'front near Koniushy. south of Zborow." . British Front li France. LONDON, Dec. 16 The official re port from - British headquarters in France tonight reads: "A small party of the enemy last night approached our trenches north of Hill 60 in the Ypres salient in an en deavor to bomb them, was caught by our artillery barrage and no attempt was made to enter our trenches. "There was some artillery activity during. the night north of the. Ancre and north of Ypres. : - "Today we carried out a bombard ment of the enemy's trench iorth of Hulluch and east of Neuve Chappelle." Italian. . ROME, via .London, . Dec 16. The Italian War Office today issUed the following statement: "On the Trentino front military op erations wens checked by violent storms. "On the Julian front there were des ultory artillery actions east of Gorizia and on tha Carso. In spite of the bad weather our troops continue their work of consolidation." - Orders Quickly Given So to Place Troops ia to Sleet Requirements. Satisfaction to Be Given for Attacks at Athens. PARIS, Dec. 16. An official telegram announcing that Greece had accepted undeservedly the conditions of the allies was received at the Foreign Of fice at midnight, according to. the. Petit Journal. LONDON, Dec. 16. According to an Athens dispatch to Reuter's. Greece has replied to the allies' ultimatum by saying that it accepts tha demands made on It. as It Is desirous of giving another manifest proof of the sincerely friendly sentiments which have always animated it toward the entente. t The reply says that no hostile move ments of troops have ever taken place or been projected, and that the trans fer of material northward will ' im mediately cease. Orders have already been given, it is stated, regarding the movements of troqps and war material and will be carried out as rapidly as possible. , In respect to the attack on British and French marines in Athens on De cember 1, the government declares that it desires to give every legitimate sat isf action and refers to Its proposals to arbitrate. It expresses the hope that the allied powers will reconsider their decision to continue the blockade-whlch it says. Is straining relations and Im pressing public opinion. The reply concludes with the expres sion of a desire by the government and people of Greece for a resumption of the excellent traditional confidence which previously existed between Greece and the entente nations. BERLIN. Dec 13. (By wireless to the Associated Press, via Sayville. N. Y Dec 16., delayed In transmission.) Ad vices received here from Athens give the following account of the. recent clash there between Greek and entente troops: "The collision was provoked and started by the forces of Vice-Admiral Du Fournet. then commander of the entente squadron la Greek waters. This force was landed at night, and began a surprise march to Athens at dawn. This march was continued, notwith standing efforts of leaders - on both sides to have it stopped. "The bombardment of the- royal pal ace was opened without warning. 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