The Sunday Oregonian., October 07, 1917, Section One, Page 3, Image 3

THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAN, PORTLAND, OCTOBER 7. 1917.
RUSSIA'S HOPE SEEN
IN WOMEN SOLDIERS
Butcher's Wife Is Organizer of
"Battalion of Death" to Re
place Cowardly Men.
ARISTOCRATS NO LAGGARDS
tiheta Childc Dorr Tells or Tense
feeling as Bolshevik!, Sworn
to Prevent Coup, Try
Spread Disaffection.
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fContlnued From First Tage.)
had a harder time than ever after the
father returned from the Japanese war
minus one foot, but that did not pre
vent their number from increasing, and
merely made the lot of Mareea, the old
est girl, a little more miserable. She
married young, fortunately, a man with
whom she was very happy. He was the
village butcher and she helped him in
the shop, as they had no children.
When the war broke out in July,
1914. Mareea's husDand marched away
with the rest of th quota from their
village, and she never saw him again.
He was killed in one of the first bat
tles of the war, and the only time I
ever saw Botchkareva break down was
when she told me how she waited long
months for the letter he had promised
to write her, and how at last a wounded
comrade hobbled back to the village
and told her that the letter would never
come., He was dead out there some
where and they had not even, notified
her.
Typhus Ravages Villages.
"The soldiers have it hard." she said,
when her brief storm of tears was
over. "but not so hard as the women
at home. The soldier has a gun to fight
death with. The women have nothing."
For months Mareea Hotcnkareva
watched the sufferings of the women
and children of her village grow worse
and worse. Winter killed some of
them Winter and an unwonted
scarcity of food. Typhus came alon
and killed more. The village forgot
that Jt had ever danced and sung and
was happy. Every family was in
mourning for its dead.
Mareea decided that she could not
endure it to sit in her empty hut and
and wait for death. She would go out
and meet Jt in the easier fashion per
mitted to men. That is the way she
explained to me why she joined the
regiment of Siberian troops encamped
near the village. The men did not want
her. but she sought and got perm
Ion, and when the regiment went to
the front she went along.
Coveted Honors Won.
She fought in campaigns on several
fronts, earned medals, and finally the
coveted cross of St. George for valor
under fire. She was three times
wounded, the last time in the Autumn
of 1916. so badly that she lay in the
hospital for four months. She got back
to her regiment, where she was now
popular, and I imagine something of a
leader, just before the revolution of
February, 1917.
Botchkareva was an ardent revolu
tionist, and her regiment was one of
the first to go over to the people's
; side. Her consternation and despair
were Breat when, shortly after the
emancipation from Czardom. great
masses of the people, and especially
the soldiers at the front, began to
demonstrate by riots and desertions
how little they were ready for free
. dom.
The men of her regiment deserted In
numbers, and she went to members of
the Duma, who were going up and
down the front trying to stay the tide,
and said to them: "dive me leave to
raise a regiment of women. We will
go wherever men refuse to go. We
will fight when they run. The women
will lead the men back to the trenches."
This is the history of Botchkareva's
Battalion of Death, or rather of how it
came to be organized. The Russian
war ministry gave her leave to recruit
the women, gave her a barrack in a
former school building and promised
her equipment and a place at the front.
Many women in Petrograd. women of
wealth and social position, took fire
with the idea, raised money for the
regiment and helped in the recruiting.
Women Troops Xot School Girls.
In an odd copy of an American news
paper that reached me in Russia I read
a paragraph stating that the "school
girls of Petrograd were forming a regi
ment under a man named Butchkareff.
a lieutenant in the army. 1 don't know
who sent out that piece of news, but It
lacked most of the facts.
The women (soldiers are not school
girls, and Botchkareva's battalion has
no men officers. Three drill sergeants.
St. George cross men all of them, did
assist in the training of the battalion
while it remained in Petrograd. Other
men drilled it behind the lines, but
Botchkareva. and another remarkable
woman. Marie Skridlova, her adjutant,
commanded and led it in battle.
Marie Skridlova is the daughter of
Admiral Skrtdloff. one of the most dis
tinguished men of the Russian navy.
She is about 20, very attractive if not
actually beautiful, and is . an accom
plished musician. Her life up to the
outbreak of the war was that of an or
dinary girl .of the Russian aristocracy.
She was educated abroad, taught sev
eral languages, and expected to have a
career no more exciting or adventurous
than that of any other woman of her
class.
When the war broke out she went
into the Red Cross, took the nurses'
training and served in hospitals both
at the front and in Petrograd. Then
came the revolution. She was working
in a marine hospital in the capital. She
saw many of the horrors of those Feb
ruary days. She saw her own father
set upon by soldiers in the streets, and
rescuea irom aeain only because some
of his own marines who loved him in
slsted that this one officer was not to
be Killed.
He took her. his only daughter, to
Botchkareva, and himself wrote her
name on the regimental rollbook.
Women Rush to Enlist.
Women of all ranks rushed to enlist
lr. the Botchkareva battalion. There
were many peasant women, factory
workers, servonts and also a number
of women of education and social prom
inence. oix a cross nurses were
among the number, cne doctor, a law
yer, several clerks and stenographers
and a few line Mane Skridlova. who
rad never done any except war work
If the working women predominated 1
believe it was because they were the
stronger physically. Botchkareva would
accept only the sturdiest, and all her
soldiers, even when they were slight of
figure, were all fine physical spec!
imns.
The women were outfitted and
equipped exactly like the men soldiers
They wore the same kind of khaki
trousers, loose-belted blouse and high
peaked cap. They wore the same high
boots, carried the same arms and the
phernalla. In spite of their tightly
shaved heads, they presented a very
attractive appearance, like nice, clean,
upstanding . boys. They were very
strictly drilled and disciplined and there
was no omission of saluting officers in
that regiment.
Even though the women soldiers
were under the protection of the church
during the ceremony, the situation was
rather tense. The Bolshevik!, wen
knowing the moral effect of women of
fering themselves for death in battle,
had sworn that they should not be al
lowed to reach the trenches. "We 11
kill you first," declared these chival
rous gentry.
Men Urged to Go Home.
Friday night, all day Saturday and
until late Sunday afternoon we trav
eled southward. At every station great
crowds, principally of idle soldiers.
waited for the train. Some of them
were friendly, others were not. Some
quite terrible-looking men appeared at
some of the stations, stuck their un
kempt heads in the car windows and
shouted: "Why are you going to fight
for the dirty capitalists? We won't
give our lives for the English bloodsuckers."
And the women retorted, shrilly elo
quent: "Go home, then, you cowards.
and let the women die for holy Bua-
sia."
There was something indescribably
strange about going on a Journey to a
destination absolutely unknown, ex
cept to the one in command of the
expedition. Above all. it was strange
to feel that you were seeing women
voluntarily giving up the last shred of
protection and security supposed to be
due them. They were going 10 men
death, death In battle against a ior
eign foe, the first women in the world
to volunteer for such an ena.
Yet everyone was happy, ana me
only fear expressed was test tne d-
talion should not oe seni at once i
the trenches. As for me, when we ar
rived at our destination, some two
miles from the barracks prepared for
i u moment or longing ior
the comparative safety of the trenches.
For what looked to me like the whole
Russian army had com out to meet
the women's battalion, and was solidly
massed on both sides of the railroad
track as far as I could see.
I looked at the nachainik calmly
buckling on her sword ana re
volver. She Dad a satisfied little smile
on her lips.
"You may have to fight tnose men
out there before you iisni me u
mans," I said.
"Yes, we may have to oesin nam
ing any time," she replied. ,
She was the first one out of the
fain, and the others rapiaiy ionowcu
her. . i
(To be continued tomorrow.;
LABOR OUSTS I.W.W.
California Federation Opposes
Policy of Destruction.
STRIKERS TO BE ASSISTED
DRAFT WORKS HARDSHIP
APPEAL IV BEHALF OF DESTITUTE
FAMILIES MADE.
Mastering Examinations Bring to Light
Hundreds of Cum Where Ex
emptions Are Believed Due.
TACOMA, Wash., Oct. 6. (Special.)
An appeal In behalf of hundreds of
draft men who have been sent to Camp
Lewis, Tacoma, by local boards, despite
the suggestions of President Wilson
with regard to men with dependents.
and in behalf of destitute and helpless
families left behind by the draft men,
was taken up today by Orno E. Tyler,
camp secretary for the Army Y. M. C.
A. Secretary Tyler, whose attention
was called to the deplorable conditions
resulting from the actions of local
boards by mustering officers, will en
deavor to get relief both for the fam
ilies at home and for the drafted hus
bands and fathers from military serv
ce.
That there are hundreds or cases
among the men of tie iirst ana second.
quotas alone who should never have
been separated from their families, has
developed in the course of the muster
ing examinations.
Resolutions Favor Second Strike of
Iron Trades, Alleging First Set
tlement Was Made Only for
Patriotic Reasons.
SACRAMENTO. Cal.. Oct. 6. The
California State Fedeation of Labor
went on record here today against the
Industrial Workers of the World,
adopting a resolution recommending
the expulsion of all members of that
organization from unions of the Amer
ican Federation of Labor.
The delegates also made plans for a
voluntary 'assessment on all Califor
nia labor union men outside San Fran
cisco of one 'hour's pay as a benefit
for striking San Francisco streetcar
men. -
A resolution favoring a second
strike of the iron trades in San Fran
cisco, which was declared probable,
and claiming that the temporary set
tlement was for patriotic reasons, was
adopted unanimously.
The resolution says the Industrial
Workers of the World have an avowed
policy of destruction toward all ex
isting forms of society and particularly
the policies of the American Federa
tion of Labor. Also that these activi
ties and practices have interfered
with and hampered the Government in
the successful prosecution of the war.
The resolution calls for instructions
of the California delegates to the com
ing convention of the American Fed
eration of Labor to introduce the reso
lution and to work and vote for its
passage.
SYMPATHY STRIKE PROPOSED
San Francisco Unions May Aid
Striking Carmen.
SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 6. The San
Francisco Labor Council at a meeting
last night instructed its authoritative
committee to take a canvass of its 150
subsidiary unions on the proposition of
calling a general strike in sympathy
with the streetcar strike, labor leaders
announced here today.
The Council also voted to boycott the
cars of the United Railway system,
whose employes are on strike for an
eight-hour day and a wage of 73.60. No
penalty for union men riding on the
cars was named.
The Labor Council controls all of the
unions in the city which are not en
gaged in actual building construction.
These latter are controlled by the
Building Trades Council of California.
The reported action of the - Labor
Council followed a vote by the strik
ing carmen to continue the strike. It
is stated that the vote on this propo-
tion was 770 to 22.
PATROL SRIP FOUNDERS
XOSB OF CREW OF AMERICAN
CRAFT MISSIXG.
rat Ship Auxiliary 1,'sed In Bllne-
Sweeplngr Work Storm Blamed
for Sinking of Vessel.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6. An Ameri
can patrol ship foundered in European
waters on the morning of October 4
while on duty.
The Navy Department Has no infor
mation of the cause of the loss of the
ship and has ordered an investigation
There was no loss of life.
Further information of the incident,
which was reported by Vice-Admiral
Sims, is being asked for by the Navy
Department.
The lost ship was an auxiliary, not
one of the regular Navy fleet, and was
on mine-sweeping work when lost. The
report that. she foundered Is taken here
to mean she was lost in run of the
weather.
Perry Lyon Not Confirmed.
OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash
Ington, Oct. 6. The Senate failed to con
firm the nomination of Perry J. Lyon as
registrar of the North Yakima, Wash,
Land Office. This will operate to con
tinue In office Richard Strobach, who
would have been relieved had Lyon
been confirmed.
. IInn Livestock .Plentiful.
LEBANON. 'Or., Oct. 6. (Special.)
According to the county assessment roll
just completed by Assessor Fisher. Linn
County Is fairly well supplied with live
stock. There are 9522 head of horses
ThompioB'i Deep
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An Exhibit and Sale of
Women 's New
Fall Suits
$24.45
Of Unusual Beauty
That Are Unmatchable Values at
This Sale Is for Monday and for Monday Only!
Through a most unusual and very important trade event we secured an excep
tionally fine lot of women's handsomely tailored Suits in a manner that permits
us to price them to you considerably less than real worth. The materials are fine
serges, poplins and novelty mixtures. The styles are those with 35-inch coat in
belted models skirts full with shirred back, linings are fine satins or peau da
cygne, trimmings and tailoring the very best. Ample variety to suit every taste.
Remember the sale is for one day only Monday so don't fail to attend.
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and mules in the county, 25.319 head of
cattle, 28.071 sheep and goats. 7289
hogs and over' 1500 dogs. A majority
of these animals are in the eastern
part of the county, of which Lebanon
is the trading center.
DU PONT INQUEST HELD
Verdict Is Deatli From Gunshot
Wound Self-inflicted.
OGDEN, Utah. Oct. 6. An rnouest
was held yesterday over the body of
Gerald Du Pont, son of Maurice Du
Pont, of Asheville. N. C. who killed
himself here yesterday while riding in
an automobile with Miss Marian 12.
Browning, heiress of this city.
The verdict of the coroner's jury was
that the young man had come to his
death from a gunshot wound Inflicted
by his own hands.
Honor Guard Girls Hike.
Yesterday afternoon the girls of the
Portland Honor Guard hiked to Hayden
Island. This was one of the series of
hikes recently Inaugurated for the pro
motion of physical efficiency. The girls
assembled! at 1:45 o'clock at the corner
of Third and Washington streets and
took the Vancouver car. to the end of
the 5-cent fare limit. The girls brought
sandwiches and a drinking cup, and
spent a pleasant afternoon in the coun
try- The party, was led by Miss Jo
Allen Lewis.
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Honor Guard Classes Commence.
"Winter classes for the different corps
of the Portland Honor Guard will com
mence soon. Miss Ailsa MacMaster,
leader of the local organization, has
issued a request that all members who
wisn to enroll tor tne classes call hi
the office, 312 Selling building, between
:the hours of 2 and 6 P. M. Those whi
are unable to take part in any of the
More Gorgeous New Silks
and Woolen Dress Goods
Have been unfolded for your inspection and priced in a manner;
that will meet with your approval.
40-Inch Plain Crepe-de-Chine
at $1.65 Yd.
Double-weight lustrous Crepe
de Chine Silks, shown in more
than 40 different plain shades
a quality, that cannot be dupli
cated elsewhere at the above
price.
36-Inch Plain Silk
Poplins at 98c Yd.
A most durable Silk that will
wash perfectly and wear beyond
your expectation, shown here in
all wanted shades for street and
evening wear and especially under-valued
for this sale.
54-Inch New Velours
at $350 Yard
This extremely fashionable fab
ric is made of finest select wool,
has a soft lustrous finish and is
shown in all wanted colors. An
excellent weight at an attractive
price.
52-Inch New Broad
cloths at $2J0 Yd.
High-grade broadcloths of soft
lustrous finish one of the most
fashionable and durable dress
fabrics shown here in all the
new and staple colors. An ex
ceptional value at the above
price.
New Waists in Crepe-de-Chine at $5 JO
A special offering for Monday a sale of beautiful new Crepe de
Chine Waists in flesh and maize. All sizes and styles with large
collar. The very finest of garments considerably under-valued at
the above price.
Wonderful Values in
Dainty New Laces
and Embroideries
M. 18c
Most Every Desirable Kind in
to 34-Inch Widths,
priced at, yard
LACES for trimming, waists,
caps, camisoles, dresses and neck
wear such as Net Edges em
broidered in metal, gold, silver
and dainty colors 4 to 6-in. Ori
ental Laces with pretty Venise
edges 3 to 9-inch imitation Fi
let Bands and Edges 34 - inch
Allover and 17-inch Flouncings in
shadow laces; also Van Dyke and
Beading Top Points.
EMBROIDERIES in an unlimited
variety of widths and patterns
all new and desirable in every re
spect 9 to 12-inch Swiss and
Cambric Flouncings and Corset
Cover Embroideries; also 27-inch
Swiss Flouncings in both large
and small patterns. Those who
can arrange to attend this Bale
will indeed be surprised with the
unusual values offered at,
See Our Big Double Window
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Saturdays'
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The Most in Value The Best in Quality
Store Closes
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and give assurance of their personal
interest in the work of the Honor
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Iiiquorliaw Violator Sentenced.,.
BAKER. Or., Oct. 6. (Special.)
William Joselyn pleaded guilty to the
charge of violating the liquor law here
today, and was sentenced to pay a $200
fine and nerve 60 days in the County
Jail. Mrs. Mary Pierce, an alleged
woman accomplice, pleaded not guilty
and will be tried Tuesday. Joselyn and
Mrs. Pierce were arrested at Pleasant
Valley late last night by the Sheriff",
as they were leaving the train with six
suitcases full of liquor.
20,000 AT PUYALLUP FAIR
Governor Lister Speaks at Western
Washington Event.
TACOMA, Oct. 6. (Special.) Never
in its history has the Western Wash
ington Fair at Puyallup been as suc
cessful as this year. Today the crowd
was estimated at 20.000. and an equal
number attended yesterday, when Gov
ernor Lister spoke. Another attraction
was the reception of four companies of
Washington Coast Artillery from Fort
Worden under command cf Colonel
Turner and Major Driver.
The exhibits were especially broad
this year, as hundreds of persons went
in for war gardening and brought their
products to the fair.
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Wheat Land lirlngs $162.50.
PENDLETON, Or., Oct. 6. (Special.)
At a price of 162.50 an acre the
John Hager place, near Adams, was
sold today by the heirs to John C.
Walters, of Athena. There are nearly
300 acres in the piece, and it is as good
wheat land as there Is In the district.
THE NEW TRIPLE
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laxative for biliousness, -constipation;
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What are your troubles? If such as
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The Key to Peace
Will You Buy One?
THE second Liberty Loan will show America's
. enemies that 100,000,000 people with their
hearts and dollars are behind the brave soldiers
who are going across the sea' to fight your battles on
the bloody fields of France.
In buying a Liberty Bond you are making the safest
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Oregon's -quota is $16,500,000 subscribe today! The First
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