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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 16, 1917)
THE STJyDAY OREGONIAX. PORTLAND, DECEMBER 16, . 1917. 3000 ITALIANS ARE TAKEN BY TEUTONS Berlin Claims Decided Gains in Few Days' Fighting on . Southern Front. HOT BATTLE NOW RAGING 'l Teutons Endeavor to Advance Their " Positions So as to Give Tbem Two Lines of Approach to Z Brenta. Vallej. BERLIN', Dec. 15, via London. More than 3000 prisoners have been taken by the Austro-German forces during the .. fighting of the past few days on the X, Italian front between the Brenta and the Plave. army headquarters an ' , nounce-d today. Some captures of can tion and machine guns also were ef "". fected. Italian counter attacks against posl- tions taken were repulsed. The state- ment reads: "Italian front During the past few m days, in engagements between the Brenta and the Piave, we took 40 offl- .. cers and more than 3000 men prisoners and captured some guns and machine guns. Several Italian counter attacks - against positions we had captured were 2 repulsed." ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS IN I'; NORTHERN ITALY, Dec. 15. (By the Associated Press.) Heavy fighting is In progress today on the mountain kv front in the north, east of the Brenta - River. The enemy is attempting to ad vance his positions, ' as he has those a west of the river, which would give n him two lines of approach to the Bren ta Valley and the open plain. - , American Representative Hart. An army automobile In which Con rrcBsman George H.' TInkham, of Bos ton, was riding yesterday on a visit to Monte Grappa, on the northern moun I. tain front, skidded over the mountain- side and dropped 20 feet. The automo 7T bile was crushed to pieces, but the Con- gressman and the other occupants es caped with bruises, the chauffeur being seriously, but not dangerously, injured. Congressman TInkham, who fired the - first American shot against Austria, received slight injuries. The enemy has brought a large num- - ber of his heaviest guns to the Plave i. and northern fronts and the bombard- ment has taken on Increased range and violence. Some of the shells have reached Mancino. eight miles back of the Piave, and a few miles from the city of Treviso. Four hundred of these monster projectiles were concentrated on one point. Ttatga Losses Eaorooga, General Diaz, the Italian cmmander- - In-chief, sums up the results of the "2 struggle of the last three days In the .north by saying that 'he enemy se " cured an insignificant stretch of ground at the cost of an immense sac rifice of blooi . ROME, Dec. 15. After ' an all-day battle yesterday on the Italian moun tain front, the enemy reached -Col Caprllle, the War Office announced to day. Nightfall stopped the fighting. . The Italian troops held firmly on po ' eitions a little to the rear of Col J. Caprllle. "WASHINGTON, Dec. IB. The strength of the Austro-German Invad ers In Italy is placed by official dis patches from Rome today at 60 divi sions. On the front line are 52, of ," which 45 are Austrian and seven Ger man. Eight others, four German and four Austrian, are said by Information - from competent sources to be held back of the lines in reserve. LEWIS RIVER DRIVE MADE Lumber Products Valned at $200, 00 0 Come Out on High Water. VANCOUVER. Wash.. Dec 15. (Spe cial.) Logs, railroad ties and shingle bolts valued at more than $200,000 were carried out to the boom at the mouth of the Lewis River by the high water of the past few days, and will soon be available for market. The logs will be rafted for various mills along the Co lumbia, while the ties will be loaded on cars at Rldgefield. The water la the Lewis River at Woodland rose to the 16-foot mark, within three feet of the highest stage ever known there, and. du eto the fact that there was no backwater from the Columbia, the current was violent. Not withstanding this the boom held safely. BLIND TO GIVE BENEFIT Children In Vancouver School "Will Give Red Cros9 Social. VANCOUVER. Wash.. Dec 15. (Spe - cial.) The blind children at the State School for the Blind at Vancouver will give a Red Cross benefit Wednes j,. day evening, December 19, at the school building. Miss' Marguerite Carney, the blind soprano, will sing. An Admission of 25 cents will be charged. I 103 I. N.VL IN COURT (Con Untied From First Page.) ?: black hair brushed straight back and wearing a flowing tie, appeared with X genial suavity before the bar like an .. actor sure of a pleasant reception. Ben Reitman, erstwhile anarchist and , associate of Emma Goldman, who was a spectator, said to a reporter: , "Ah! there is a man, a great man; that's Gionavetti, the poet. He writes wonderful verse; he has a soul, an appreciation of the good and the beau- tiful. You should read his ' . Laudation la Nipped, "Order in the court!" a bailiff snapped and Reltman's words were cut r'. short. Reitman has renounced the THREE EFFICIENT MEDICINES Hood's Sarsaparilla, superlative blood purifier and appetiser, originated in a Boston physician's successful prescrip tion. Peptiron, superlative Iron tonic, for anemia, nervousness, mads from iron, pepsin, nux, celery, etc ' Hood's Pills, superlative family ca thartic, for liver, constipation The superlative combination that s;ives superlative health. Practically everybody heeds at least one of these medicines But if your blood is scrofulous. If you are also anemic or nervous. If you . are constipated besides thou sands have all these ailments You need all three medicines. Ask your druggist for them today, Adv. ways of anarchy and has returned, he says, to the sober practice of medi cine, which he abandoned 10 years ago to follow the red flag against all gov ernments. The name of Abraham Rodriguez, of Lordsburg, N. M., proved difficult for the court clerk, and his Ignorance of English to judge Landis. "Abraham Rodergawz," .mispro nounced the clerk. The Aew Mexican, responding to a hint from a neigh bor, went forward. "What's your name?" ' asked the court. "Abraham Rodriguez." be said, with tne correct spanisn twist. "Guilty or not guilty?" "Are you guilty or not guilty?" asked the Judge. "Did you do it, or didn't you do it? Guilty or not guilty? Un derstand? Answer Is Clear. The witness struggled and then said three distinct words: "I not guilty." Mr. Vanderveer assured the court that Rodriguez knew what he was say Ing. and the rollcall was resumed. Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, of New York, one of the few out on bond, pleaded in a low voice. She wore a dark blue and very plain-tailored suit, with a wide white collar. Others of prominence among the defendants were Haywood, executive secretary of the I. W. W., and Vincent St. John. Few spectators were aamittea, as the courtroom was crowded with the unusual number of defendants. Attorney Vanderveer was taken to a police station on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. He put up a cash bond of $200 for his appearance in court. SWISS READY TO FIGHT KKITRALITY WILL BE MAINTAINED BY FORCE IF NEEDED. ' Violation of Frontiers Will Be Repelled Promptly, Says President A dor, of Swiss Confederation. WASHINGTON, Dec 15. In thanking the United States for the declaration to strictly observe the neutrality of Switzerland, the Swiss Confederation, in a communication made public today by the State Department, declares it will maintain its neutrality by its own forces and will repel a violation of its frontiers. "The Federal Council has the honor to declare," says President Ador, "that by virtue of its sovereignty and in ac cordance with the declaration of the powers who signed the treaties of Vi enna and Paris of 1815, in particular that of the 20th of November, the Swiss Confederation, to whom It appertains to take the necessary measures for the defense of Its territory, will maintain Its neutrality by Its own forces and will repel a violation of its frontiers If that occurs. "Referring to these acts and to its declaration of neutrality of August 4, 1914, as well as to later declarations, especially the notification made at Washington by the Swiss Minister on April 20, 1917, the Federal Council be lieves that it appertains only to it to decide In what condition it might ap pear opportune to appeal to the assist ance of foreign powers." NEWBERG RED CROSS BUSY Four Units and Two Auxiliaries Or ganized In Community. NEWBERG, Or., Dee. 15. (Special.) Since the Newberg Red Cross auxiliary was changed to a branch chapter four units have been organized and two auxiliaries In the outlying communi ties. , Unit No. 1 was organized among the teachers of the grade and high schools, with Miss Harrltt as captain. No. 2 was organized by the women of the Wednesday Club, with Mrs. J. A. Jones captain. No. 3 was organized by the women of the Red Cross, branch 2, Civic Improvement Club, captain not yet chosen. No. 4 was organized by the women of the Rebekah Lodge, cap tain not chosen. An auxiliary has been organized at Fernwood, with Mrs. Wesley . Boyes chairman and one at Springbrook, with C. E, Newhouse chairman. PORTLAND GATE IS OPEN (Continued From First Page.) case to General Irons, and Captain Welty, whom the committee found to be most hospitable. General Favors Portlaad. "1 am delghted to say that the boys of the camp are free to visit Portland whenever they wish, or rather, when ever they can." said General Irons. "Personally. I am partial to Portland, for I had a great deal to do with the city while I was in command of troops at Vancouver Barracks,' from 1905 to 1907." "We thank you very much," replied Mayor Baker. "We have a city of loyal people, and we will guarantee to treat your boys royally and see that they get back safely. We believe we have a clean town, and we are anxious to hold special events to make Portland a favorite rendezvous for your men." (japtaln welty also expressed satis faction over Portland's having at last made arrangements for the soldiers to viBlt Portland. Portland boys at the camp were delighted because the spe cial train arrangements now will en able them to get home. ,' Military Show Viewed. Heretofore they have been unable to make the trip except when getting more than the usual time off. After accomplishing their mission the com mittee returned to the special train and joined the rest of Portland's turn out at the big military and wild West doings. In spite of a cold rain thousands of persons stood on the bleachers and watched wonderful exhibitions along military and wild West lines. The show took on all the aspect and thrills of a Pendleton Round-up, the perform ers being soldiers In camp from all over the West. Also the military maneuvers were remarkable, and gave a great insight into the work which the soldiers have to do and- the won derful results of their training along all modern warfare lines. Baroness Married Three Times. CHATTANOOGA. Tenn.. Dec 15. Baroness W. Sutton Zollner, under ar rest here as being a dangerous alien enemy, is being held without bond by the United States Marshal, pending in vestigation. She claims she Is an American and that there is nothing in the chargese against her. She says she has been married three times, her second husband being Baron Count Loeffelholz von Courtberg. Captain in the Bavarian army, from whom she was divorced. Farm Loan Bond Market Weak. WASHINGTON, Dec. 15. The Feder al Farm Loan Board today asked Con gress to authorize the Treasury to buy 1100,000,000 worth of farm loan bonds now and the same amount next year to strengthen the market for the securities. Congress Will Not Recess to Jan. 3. WASHINGTON, Dec 15. Recess of Congress from December 18 to January 3 is provided for In a resolution passed today by the House. It was sent to the Senate and members began, arrang ing for the holiday vacation. N EThe Store of a Million Friends 2 Blocks North of , Washington: m r Don't Let It Be a Mere Gift! Be sure it's that which carries the message of your personality and season's thoughts; at the same time equal the dignity of the recipient; that "permanent beauty and lasting service" will exist, as you expect from the selections made you should Give Furniture This Christmas! Remember at all times "Your Credit Is Good as Gold" and "It's-Easy-to-Pay-the-Edwards-Way." "Here's the Gift for Father!" Genuine Leather Overstuffed Rockers No doubt this one sort of makes your eyes bulge out. but it's a fact, never theless. A Genuine Leather Comfort Rocker that is Big, Deep, Roomy, Comfortable. Good Looking and Dur able. Yes, this one was built to last " and is worth more money than the price named. A . HereVthe Gift That'll Make the Whole Family Smile! These Two Rooms Full of Chic Furniture Sent to Your Home on the Small Cash Payment of Balance Arranged to Pit You Individual Requires It may sound bragglsh to say but, nevertheless, here is the foxiest suite shown in Portland for the money. Bragging or no bragging, the fact. stands apparent, self-evident and absolute. 'No. this Is not a child's set. It's for full-grown peo-. pie even though the price Is only..... Kiartlj mm Pictured In That Deep and Rich Hand-Kubbeu Golden Wax Finish. .95 Take a Second Look at This Snlte! 5'? Six-foot Table and six Solid Oak Chairs finished in that popular "Hand-Rubbed" Golden Wax. Where the family gathering are held. it, r "viy noun are spent. xou snould mtki his room particularly Inviting; this suite wil uu u una me entire cost lor the seven pieces a A on is J Js. 0- lltfSMl Select Any Single Piece FroB Hither Set If Yea Like. O-You-Telephone ! No more standing up or dragging a heavy chair across the floor to have a chat with a friend or loved one. This Solid Oak Telephone Stand aid Stool In That Hand-Rubbed -Golden Wax Finish, Priced Special at $3.85 Hugro Vacuum Carpet Sweeper $7.50 -Here Is an Ideal gift. This combination vacuum and brush Sweeper Is a year ahead or them ail. tias auto as ui1-; i i,n 'i' vitv j-N'r r ., roller bearings, hinged noszle and noszle clamp. "White Cross" Electric Stove, $4.95 Breakfast In five min utes. Toast, coffee, hot cakes, eggs, etc Tes, even heat the milk for baby at night. Some convenience, eh! Pretty fine Christmas gift, tool An Ideal Gift! $7.75 -These Fine Bags may be had in either black or tan. They are built to give service, be ing leather - covered, with heavy 1 e a t h e r-bound cor ners. Size? Tea, that popu lar No. 18. A Big Wood neater $16.75 2 Cash. SI Week. With Cast Top. Bottom and Front Door Body is of Double 8 t r e n g th heavy gauge blue steel. Inner lining Is of c o r r u g ated casting 10 inches high, thus protect ing body from pos sible damage. This "Bakalite" High ly Polished Brass Bed $12.95 Bl.OO Cash 50e Week The Supreme Gift for Mother 5 i"5 ty SAtisf&ctoryR&nga Burns wood or coal and gas at the same time. Different sizes and dif ferent styles now on display. Select yours early this week eo It can be installed before Christmas. A Monarch "used-once" means a "Monarch-Forever." Your old stove will be taken as part pay. V rims i" t n mm mi inn rj No Flowers on the Floor Any More! Solid Oak Fern Stand $1.30 . Take either style, round or square top. h ill; r Your Heart Wttl Jump With Joy if Santa Only Leaves a "Brunswick" for You! Different Sizes, Different Styles, Different Finishes Now - : on Display, Priced at - S75 $95 $115 $130 $155 $180 They Are Built Like a Violin to the clear, vibrant high C and all delicate shadings. Metallic, sounds are Impossible because no metal enters Into the construction of a Brunswick Tone Chamber. This Brunswick Is equipped to play All Records of All Mak ou1tVex!?a cos"tay b U8ed- tncludio- th J"el PoinSapphTre Ball. Still, Itc. All wltS fLSl"Su t0 fU TUr Indlvldual Requlrement-not on. cent Join the Red You at home, who take no chance. Do merciful deeds while humanity bleeds. Join that others may be saved, healed and made whole. E S3 LT. Your Credit Is Good as Gold! Out-of-Town Folks, Too! Seleot one single piece or a house full It's-asy-to-Pay-the-Edward-Way KO Worth B.OO Cash. $1.0 Week $ 75 Worth 7.5 Cash. S1.SO Week $10O Worth $10.00 Cash, $2.00 Week $150 Worth $10.00 Cash, $2.60 Week ISiiil!lsrsFsm!LieB,T TWAPS Is lssmrf -J '"UTilTa-iilTfifil r; aa A nTZ&m& wilts., man UUf r 5 '(A A A . A $6 Gilbert Mantel Clocks $4.95 -Either light or dark finish. -Every clock Is guaranteed for one year against any d e f e o t in construction. Make Your Kitchen Sparkle! 99 Pure Aluminum Cooking Outfit Priced Special at 1 -a. o 75 $1.25 Cash, 50c Week -Unquestionably the best looking as well as the most sanitary cooking outfit obtainable The attractive colonial design and bright silver color will make your kitchen sparkle. Its bright silver color is guaranteed not to rust. Covers and bails are equipped with heat-proof grips that always remain cool. For "mother" or for "bride" good cooking apparatus is most pleasing. Have your set re served at once! i Store Open Evenings Till Xmas 8 P. M. AT UN IS SHIVERING Lack of Coal Causes Suffering in All Quarters. INDUSTRIES CLOSE DOWN Fuel Administration Redoubles Ef forts to Release Supplies Held on Tracks by Car Congestion at Shipping Centers. WASHINGTON, Dec. 15. Reports of almost Nation-wide suffering due to lack of coal stirred Fuel Administra tion officials today to redoubled ef forts to release supplies held on tracks by car congestion. - Orders went forth- to Fuel Adminis tration representatives in the Middle West to make every attempt to move coal to points declared to be facing coal famines. A. W. Thompson, chair man of the operating committee of Eastern railroads, was called into con ference by Fuel Administrator Garfield for suggestions. Tonight Dr. Garfield named C. R. Moriarltr, of Cleveland,' general direc tor of the Middle Western coal ship pers terminal pool association aiid gave him full power and authority to supervise transportation. Mr. Moriarty will work with Homer JohnBon, Federal fuel administrator for Ohio, and W. K. Prudden, administrator for Michigan. After hi3 conference with Dr. Gar field, Mr. Thompson said the situation was serious, but that his committee was making great progress towards re lieving congestion in the Pittsburg terminal territory. Th full effect of the committee's ef forts, he said, would, not become appar ent for several days. Fuel Administrator Johnson reported from Cleveland tonight that he had started 60 carloads of coal Into that city, where 100,00, men were idle today. Mr. Johnson, who has been given full power In the matter of distribution, said he would supply householders first, even if it forced Industries to close down, NEW YORK'S POOR StTFFERKfG More Than 2 50,000 Families Ur gently In Need of Coal. NEiW YORK, Dec. 15. Vigorous ef forts were made today to relieve New York's, coal shortage, but results were not expected to be apparent before Monday. In the meantime it was esti mated that between 250,000 and 300,000 famltlea are urgently lh need of fuel. Large forces of men were employed to work tonight and tomorrow digging out frozen masses f cal at New Jersey terminals, where some estimates place the supply at more than 100,000 tons. Not much more than 10.000 tons were distributed today, although the normal dally consumption is twice that amount. Suffering among the poor increased. In many of the large downtown office buildings heat vaa shut off at noon. According to railroad officials, coal 19 being' received at the New Jersey terminals in "unprecedented quanti ties," but lack of labor has hindered its transportation to New York. The supply in the Bronx this morning was 200O tons, just enough to last the day. The office of the fuel adminis trator for Manhattan again was crowded today with women begging for coal. Blue cards have been Issued to those having sickness In their homes and who urgently need coal These persona are able to obtain small quan tities from retailers by presenting the t " zrr: . Wholesale, Retail Established 1904 Oriental Rugs FOR Christinas Gifts Choice' Selection of ' Smnll Rugs and Pillows Priced 81-4 to 33 Cartozian Bros. Importers of Oriental Rugs, -Washington at Tenth. . FITTOCK BLOCK Santlseptie Gives Skin Comfort. loacantlr rellereg, cares and prevents chafed er Irritated aklc. Cools and soothes. You'll like Its clean!, aealtbr odor.. 60c All drusclsta.. r cards if the dealers' supply is not en tirely exhuasted. , W. M. Warren Dies at Pendleton. PENDLETON, TJr.. Deo. 15. (Special.) W. M. Warren, prominent lodge mem ber and business man, is dead at his home after several months' suffering with heart trouble. Previous to com ing to Pendleton, Mr. Warren was mu sical instructor at the University of Oregon. He leaves a wife and two chil dren. Mr. Warren was corn and raised In Portland. O o o o o o fllfi "Forming the habit of thrift . Saving cou pons is a very good way - the discount for cash given by some stores. A collection of little pieces of paper -finally represents something, of value and the habit of thrift has been formed." Shirley Burns, August, 1917, Forum. i?& Green Stamps and thrift go hand in hand. The Sperry & Hutchinson Co. O
