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4 TD"E SUXDAY OEEGOXIAX. PORTLAND. NOVEMBER 3. 191S. MUKS RETIREACRDSS FOREST OF HOIE French Pursue and Numerous . Towns and Woods Taken. FOE ADMITS U. S.' ADVANCES German Official Commualcation Confesses That Tanks Progressed Beyond Artillery Lines. PARIS. Nov. 2. The Germans are re treating across the Argonne forest and the French forces are close upon them, having: captured today, according to the announcement of the War Office, numerous villages and woods. The statement says: "Vigorous attacks yesterday and this morning by the fourth army on the .Aisne front, in connection with the vic torious effort of the Americans be tween the Argonne and Meuse, have compelled the enemy to beat a retreat across the Argonne forest. Our troops, smashing the enemy rear guards, who,, by stubborn resistance attempted to check our advance, made important progress along, the whole front of the attack. .""On the left we have taken Semuy Mid carried our lines as far as the outh bank of the Ardennes Canal. which we have reached on a front of two kilometers, from Semuy to Neu-viile-et-Day. Ballay la Coptnred. "Further south we have reached the outskirts of Les Alleux, Quatre Champs and La Croix-aux-Bois, after having captured Bois Vandy and the village of B.-ilhiy, despite the enemy resistance, which was particularly violent on the Alleux plateau and the Croix-aux-Bois tittle. "Ori the rigrht Lougwe and Primat fell into our hands. North of the latter place our troops, pushing beyond Chene-Fate'continued, despite the eeri out obstacle of the Argonne forest, vigorously to pursue the enemy, who withdrew, abandoning considerable ma terial. . "German counter attacks, especially in the region of Semuy. - were repulsed "and enabled us to add several hundred to our number of prisoners' BERLIN. Via London, Nov. 2. "Re newed attacks by the British south of Valenciennes and by the Americans west of the Meuse brought the enemy only local gains of territory," says the evening communication from head quarters. American divisions, attacking in dense columns between the Aisne and the Meuse, have penetrated the Ger man positions between Champigneulle and Alncreville, according to the offi cial statement issued this morning from general headquarters. The Amer icans gained territory beyond Bayon ville. Valenciennes Is Abandoned. A powerful artillery preparation pre ceded attacks carried out by the French and Americans for the purpose of securing an opening on the -Aisne. During: the night of Friday Valen ciennes was evacuated without mo lestation. .TJie statement says: "South of Deynze, we have with drawn ourselves from further enei.iy attacks by retiring behind the Scheldt. The movement was carried out un noticed during the night. "The enemy followed and stood in the evening east of Deynze and west of the Scheldt in fighting touch with our advanced posts. "There were stronsr attacks bv the British south of Valenciennes. Near Aulnoy, the enemy forced his way into our lines thrust forward on the south ern border of Valenciennes in the di rection of Saultain. Just beyond Preseau. "Counter attacks brought ns again in possession of the heights southwest of Saultain and the village of Preseau. "Attempts by the enemy during the afternoon by an enveloping storm at tack from the west over the Scheldt and from the south to take Valen ciennes broke down. In the night we evacuated the town undisturbed by our adversary. Yank Artillery Powerful. "Powerful artillery preparations pre ceded attacks which the Franco-Amer icans carried out for the purpose of securing an opening on the Aisne front and between the Argonne and the Meuse. East of Recouvrance we re vulsed the enemy. On the heights north west of Chateau Percien we maintained our positions against severe attacks. The heights southwest of St. Fergeux changed hands several times in counter nttacks. They remain In our posses sion. "On the heights west of the Aisne between La Selve and Herpy enemy attacks broke down. Here again we won in severe fighting a complete success over the French. East of La Selve the adversary was not able to reach our line anywhere, owing to our effective fire. Near and west of St. tjuentin-Le-Petit we drove back the enemy from their positions. ."Enemy thrusts near Nanteull and Ambly enabled him to reach tempora rily the northern bank of the Aisne. Counter thrusts drove him back to the southern bank. 'Withdrawal Is Admitted. ', "The French on a broad front at tacked on both sides of ouziers, as well as to the north, between the Aisne and Grand Pre. Near Itilly we with cLrew our advance posts to the northern bank of the Aisne. "Near Voncq, the enemy made thrust over the Aisne to the heights on the eastern bank of the river. Attempts by our adversary to secure a break through at Le Chesne broke down. We brought him to a stand near Neuville- ct-Day and Terron. Storming attacks, repeated at various points six times by the enemy on both sides of Vouziers, ifclo broke down. ; "East of Vandy the enemy was thrown back. He got a footing In Fa laise. Between the Aisne and Grand Pre the enemy was repulsed. . "The French on this front attained an insignificant gain of territory near Voncq and Falaise. "On the front of the attack. 10 kilo meters in extent, between Terron and Falaise, our lines this evening were fully in our hands. "Between the Aisne and the Meuse. American divisions employed in dense attacking columns succeeded in forcing thein way into our positions between Khampigneulle and Alncreville and Saining territory beyond our artillery lines on both sides of Bayonville. "The attempts of the enemy from Ba yonville to roll up our front in the di rection of Thenorgues and Stenay were frustrated. With darkness, the fight ing was brought to a standstill on the line of Champigneulle, Slvrey. east of Buzancy, southwest of Villers-Devant-lun and northeast of Alncreville." the south the German position at Le Quesnoy is most serious. Bla Retreat Imminent. The capture of Valenciennes and the strong positions around it, military ob servers have pointed out. probably will compel the Germans to carry out a withdrawal on a large scale north and south. The line of tlie Scheldt has been turned by the success around Valen ciennes, and Maubeuge and Mons are threatened by the outflanking of the natural barrier of the normal forest. In Belgium the British. French and Americans continue the operations looking to the outflanking of Ghent. West of the Meuse the American first Army and the French fourth army are following ud the successes of Fri day. German resistance before the Americana collapsed Saturday after noon, and the Americans reached Fosse, an advance of more than four miles from the positions Friday night. The enemy is now behind the Freya posi tion and the Americans are pressing them hard. In front of the French the Germans apparently are retiring from the salient of the Boult forest. The Germans also are In retreat across the Argonne forest with the French in close pursuit. The French have captured many vil lages and woods. November 8 Is the first anniversary of the clash between American and German troops. Along the P.hine-Marne canal on November 3, 1917, American and German patrols met for the first time and the enemy was worsted. ROME, Nov. 2. Eighty thousand prisoners and 1600 guns have been cap tured in the Italian offensive, the War Office announces. Italian cavalry Is advancing rapidly toward the Tagliamento and Fordenone, 11 miles west of the Tagliamento. In the mountains east of the Brenta, the Italians continue In pursuit of the enemy. On the Asiago plateau the Austrians are resisting, but the Italians have carried the heights of Monte Cimone and Monte Lisser. The Italian fourth army has ad vanced northward in the Trentino as far as the Sugana Valley, the Austrian frontier being passed Friday evening. Northeast of Feltre Alpine soldiers have crossed the Piave near Busche. LoiitaraBe Is earcd. In the vicinity of Belluno the Italians are pressing up the Cordovole Valley toward Longarone. Northeast of Pordenone the Italians have passed the Cellina-Meduna River. six mixes west or the Tagliamento. ROME. No-V. 2. The Austrians art fleeing from Udine, about 60 miles east of the Piave, according to reports re ceived here. They have abandoned a great quantity of war material in the region of Udine. which was Italian headquarters before the 1917 retreat. The destruction of the Austrian armv continues apace along a front Of 125 miles. On every sector the enemy is giving way before the smashing blows of the allies. When the Fadalto Pass was taken. the way was opened to Belluno and the Austrian armies were separated. Simul taneously the Fourth Italian Army re newed lta fierce attack in the Monte Grappa region so as to hold there the nine divisions and reserves between Feltre and Fonzaso endangering both points. The Quero-Feltre Pass was cap tured and the enemy Is falling back. not attempting to defend himself. Austrians Are Hard Pressed. In the Trentino the Austrians are seeking safety through the valleys of me neavy mountainous resrion around Trent. East of the Piave the Austrians are retiring precipitately toward the Tagliamento, especially hard pressed by me jjuae oi Aosta's army on the south. VIENNA. Nov. 2, via London. The evacuation of all Serbian territory by the Austrian is imminent. This- an nouncement is made . in the official statement from the War Office today. The statement reads: - "On the Italian mountain front our troops, in carrying out our measures of evacuation, according to plan, will oc cupy positions which they held at the beginning of the Italian war. In the Venetian plain a movement of retreat across the Tagliamento is in progress. The evacuation of all Serbian terri tory is imminent," SQUIRMS GRASP OF SOVIETS Government Subservient Soldier Organizations. to DANGER OF OUTBREAK NEAR ACCIDENTS 0N DECREASE State Commission Files Report Cov ering Past Year. SALEM. Or.. Nov. 3.-(Special.) A statement Issued by the Industrial Ac cident Commission today covering the period between the months of Novem ber, 1917. and October. 1918. shows that accidents Increased up to August, when 2494 reports were received. September and October showed decreases. The tablulation of the number of ac cidents by months follows: Fatal. Totul. November. 1017...... ........ 12 December. 1P17 12 January, 1918 13 rcBruary. lyis 10 March. 1913 15 April. 118 17 May, litis 16 June. 1H1S in July, 1918 14 Auerust. 1918 is September. 1918..... 11 October, 1918 23 1M 17(18 2011 1772 1018 2021 21S1 2260 2317 2194 2270 2242 15 STUDENTS TO TRAIN Willamette TJnlverslty S. A. T. Men Will Leave Soon. WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITT. Salem, Or., Nov. 2. (Special.) Within five days a group of 16 S. A. T. C. men will leave the Willamette University unit for an officers' training camp in Texas. Five men were recommended for the camp last week, but orders have been received by Lieutenant Regester to se lect 10 additional candidates immedi ately. These selections will be made in a day or two, and by next Tuesday. 16 per cent of the university unit will leave for the camp. 'Green Guards," Organization of Army Deserters, Advances on Vi enna, Burning and Looting- BT ARNO DOSCH-FLECROT. Copyright. 1918. by The Press Publiahinc i-ompany tine ew r orn norm;, ruo ll&bsd by arrangement, j COPENHAGEN, Nov. 2. (Special) Th-3 Austrian army now has its sol- dler-sbviets. Di3?atches to the Berlin Tageblatt from Vienna indicate the feverish haste with which the new government has given to tho soldiers every privilege without delay. In this way it is hoped to ke-ip a semblance of order until de mobilization of, the armies Is possible. Dispatches sent from the front auth orize the forming of Soldiers' Councils. No effort is being made to keep the soldiers obedient to their officers, but only to tne government. The Austrian government Is trying to run ahead of even this, but at the same time is being pushed by the rad ical Bolshevism being talked at the army barracks. The government has promised a secret election or boiaier Councils far all the barracks on Sunday. Speedy Action Necessary. Vienna already has a provisional Sol dier Council. The Tageblatt corre spondent says the State Council must act quickly to prevent excesses. Great crowds of sick and wounded soldiers are constantly before the Par liament building. Even the new German-Austrian army which the govern, ment is trying to form has its soldier Soviets. Emperor Charles returned to Vienna last night, or he had never left. The new government has announced a pol icy of Ignoring him. Vienna is talking or the possiDiaiy of entente troops entering the city and fears much more the masses of desert ers approaching the city from the front. who have swelled the ranks ot me green guards," composed of deserters from the army, who are advancing upon the city, burning and pillaging. The Tageblatt correspondent reports their vanguards at Klagenfurt-Velles, 150 miles southwest of Vienna. Army of Deserters Organises. (The "green guards" Is composed of deserters from the Austrian army and Is declared to be well organized. They have figured in dispatches from Austria for several months, and reports say their ranks were being swelled daily.) The principal task of the new govern ment is to demobilize all the soldiers possible, immediately forming a few new units of better troops to keep order. Discussing the question of the abdi cation of the Kaiser, the Tageblatt de nies the report that the war cabinet had discussed the question, and says It is regrettable that In the political crisis thf Kaiser left the capital for the western front, which caused all sorts of speculation. The Socialist paper.' Vorwaerts. which probably spoke frankly on the subject, failed to arrive in Copenhagen tonight, though It has long been upon the list of papers which are permitted to leave Germany. Prussians support Crown Prince. The prevalence of discussions about abdication is shown in the resolution to support the Crown passed by the Prussian House of Lords. Count York von Wartenburg, Introducing the resolution. Baid that the Kaiser's ab dication was common talk. The struggle behind the Kaiser's de parture is revealed in an editorial of the Kreuz Zeitung. which accuses South German democracy of "black plans against' Prussia." It says: "Prussia is attacked on two sides by Wilson and their own imperial govern ment. "It would not be surprising If the Erzburger propaganda ends In the at tempt to rob the Prussian Imperial house of the imperial throne. Our duty is to throw the whole power of Prua stanism against the South German democracy acting with the Social Dem ocrats. It is our further duty to take up the defiance of the arrogant South German democracy and defend our King against both foreign and domestic enemies." COMPOSER OF HYMN .DIES Charles Crozat Converse Wrote Well Known Religions Song. CHICAGO. -Charles Crozat Converse, composer of the air to that old church hymn, sung for many years by proba bly every Protestant congregation and known to millions or churchgoers. "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," died at bis home in Englewood, N. J., at the age of 83 years. Converse, lawyer, Inventor, composer and author. was well known by his various works, Including a five-voiced double fugue, his greatest composition, presented un der the direction of the late Theodore Thomas. He was bom October 17. 1832. at War ren, Mass. His ancestry was American, dating back to 1630. As County Clerk Joseph W. Bev eridge has satisfied the thousands of patrons of the office. He deserves re election because of the service be has performed. Paid Adv. Mens Warm Hose American and English Wool Hose for men, in great 'variety. Keep your feet warm and you go a long: ways toward eliminating: illness. Men's Cashmere Hose65ctoS1.00 Men'sKnitWool Hose $1.25 to $2.50 Morrison St, Post off ice Opposite. bX -' "" ' ' ' "Mi . ...... .. i, ,i ." 1,1,111, -.11,1.1.1, wm'r-wm. V- as JL, bany for November 21 for voters to pass upon the question of a special school tax levy, which shall exceed the former levy by more than the legally limited C per cent. The budget for 1919 estimates the expenditurs for the com ing year at 164.746. PASTOR URGES LARGE VOTE Vancouver Minister Says Fear Is Most Prolific Canse of Disease. VANCOUVER, Wash.. Not. 2. (Spe cial.) Since the quarantine was estab lished here and churches have been unable to hold services for several weeks, the pastors are trying to keep In touch, with their congregations In various ways. L. K Grimes, of the Presbyterian Church, asks his members to pray every aay at noon, lie run called attention to the fact that Tuesday Is election day and urges every Christian to vote. Rev. Mr. Thompson, of the First Methodist Church, says that fear is the most prolific cause of disease and de clares that thousands would be well if they only pursued the even tenor of their ways. . Marlon Grand Jury Called. SALEM. Or.. Nov. 2. (Special.) The Marion County grand Jury will be called early next week In special ses sion to delve Into the facts secured by Attorney-General Brown and a num ber of IMstrict Attorneys, in connection with the probe of the prison parole scandal. District Attorney Gehlhar, of this county, announced today. Home Planned for Maimed Players. Ban Johnson, president of the Amer ican League, has proposed that the gross receipts of the next world's series be used to found a permanent home for baseball players maimed or other wise disabled in the war. The plan also includes a provision for donations from the receipts of subsequent series for the maintenance of the hm. If m 1 ikly Wardrobe "Just as perfect as when I packed them at home' What a satisfaction when unpacking; to find one's clothes in a nice wearable condition, thus avoiding; inconvenience and expense for pressing. Such satisfaction is assured if you visit our -LUGGAGE DEPT." and insist upon having a "LIKLY WARDROBE." Here you will find that careful consideration has been given every phase of travel require ments, whether it be for a business or pleasure trip. "DISTINCTIVE IN QUALITY AND CHARACTER" Prices $30.00-$150.00 ALDER STREET AT WEST PARK H the proposal meets with the approval of Johnson's colleagues and is officially adopted, the Government will be asked to handle all moneys set aside for the home. Baseball will, under the plan, content Itself with merely supplying the funds. first series of the new draft ares are almost completed. HAWLEY UNABLE TO VOTE Representative Is Delayed ty Com mittee Work. SALEM. Or.. Nov. S. (Special.) Rep resentative Hawley w.!'.I be unable to vote here Tuesday, being: delayed at Washington by important public busi ness in connection with committees upon which he Is serving, according; to I a telegram received today by his sec retary. Ronald C. Glover. "I would be very triad to see the grand old state and her most excellent and honorable people," said Mr. Hawley, who Is a candidate for re-election to Congress from the First District. Carman In the Service. Clarence Carman, 'former world's champion motor-paced rider, now Is In camp with the naval aviators at the Gulf-port. Miss., quarters. Carman en listed as a machinist's mate last Jane, but due to an Injury received In'a fall In Boston was not called until a few weeks ago. . A card from Carman yesterday in formed us of his present whereabouts. Phone your want ads to The Orego- nlan. Main 700, A 0?5. ijiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii mimmimiiiiiiimminiMiimii Li n tl Classification Finished. ALB ANT, Or., Nov. S. (Special.) The local exemption board of Linn' County lias completed the work of classifying the draft registrants be tween the ages of It snd 36 years. Questionnaires have been sent out to about 40 per cent of the men of IS and from 37 to 45 years of age. The physical examinations of men placed in class 1 in th clarification of the mn of the Albany Calls for School Election. ALBANY, Or Nov. 2. A special school election has been called In Al- $25.00 CASH FREE For the most suitable drawing that can be used for my Piano and Phonograph business, including; my name (Harold S. Gilbert), I will pay $15.00. For the three best slogans, appropriate for Gilbert says: " '. First Prize - - - $5j00 Second Prise $ 3 DO Third Prize - - - $20 Sam pie C' A GILBERT SAYS-J 'A good, nsed piano is better than a new cheap one." For full information, call or write. I will be pleased to assist you. TALKING MACHINES Harold S. Gilbert The Reliable Piano Merchant PIANOS PIANOS PIANOS BOUGHT RENTED SOLD Rules of Contest ; Everyone can try. Write plainly on one side of paper only. Be sure to have name and address on replies. Send In as many drawings and slogans as you want to. Contest ends December 1. I reserve the right to use any or all of the drawings and slogans received. S Effective Disinfecting With Sheep Dip lias Been Recommended by Our Health Officials as a most excellent precautionary measure during the present epidemic The public should and no doubt will co-operate to the fullest degree in carrying out this and additional measures. Kreso Dip has long been recognized by officials of the U. S. Government, as one of the most effective disinfectants known to science. KRESO DISINFECTANT, however, is free from one of the ingredients found in and considered necessary in sheep dipping and is eppecially prepared for disinfecting homes, hotels and all public places, and when ueed in proper dilutions, i not only a disinfectant but a positive germicide. KRESO DISINFECTANT is sold in original packages, sealed and wrapped by the manu facturers. We carry a complete stock at all times iu all sizes. 8-oz bottle 30f Tint cans .1. foe Quart cans Oc i -gallon cans Sl.OO Gallon cans $1.75 Woodard, Clarke & Co. riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiir? I scover ALLIES DRIVING ALONG (Continued From First Fajce clennes has been taken by the Cana dians.. and the British are advancing toward the Franco-Belgian border. North of Valenciennes the British have Xournai within their grasp, while to StpmanWouk & (So, Msrck-rl. of fJ Marti OnfcT New Hours Effective Monday Until Further Notice To Relieve Congestion in Transporta tion Traffic, This Store Will Open at 9 A. M. and Close at 3:30 P.M. FOR OTHER STORE NEWS, SEE PACE J, SECTION 4, THIS PAPER pi you are dining up town today you'll par ticularly enjoy Tlie Uazelwood airy i m with its immense light. Special plate dinner 60c Cream of Chicken, Corn or Vegetable Soup Baked Salmon, Tomato Sauce Chicken Fricassee and Eice or Roast Sirloin of Beef au Jus Asparagus Spinach Mashed and Baked Potatoes Bread and Butter Pie, Pudding or Ice Cream Tea. Coffee or Milk 7? MFself " DR. E. G. I PL I' Ml, MGR. Mr Practice Is I.tntlfcrS to nirt'lau Dealt.trr Only at I'rlces feverjsaa Caa Afford Self -analysis May Be the Means of Uncovering the - "Pay Streak" in You. If I were asked to advise the younir man of today abont to enter upon his "career," I would do so In a word iSPKClALIZ hi. Too many of us "inherit" our avocations, or have them drilled Into us from the cradle up as we do the family religion. That's why there are so many misfits In business and professions, because "father" wss a doctor "John" must bs one, too. I have learned from my relations with scores of prof mslonal men that INDIVIDUA-LITY mus be brought out befors SUCCESS caa be even thought of. Be sure yon have confidence In yourself or your patients won't have any at all! We all should draw some benefit from each and every case we handle even from the drawing; of a tooth experience Is a wonderful teacher. Only throush kr work, hard stsdy snd mumh rrlkrUo. can we discover our.eive. and th "pay ,irii" In our gray matter. Much of the success of this office lies In the fact that I am a rood judxe of men. and quickly discover latent ability and develop It unul It becomes a benefit both to the man and to me. That Is why I have specialists here who can serve you BETTER than the average hlch-elasa dentlvt snd their very efficiency saves ra so much time, labor snd material (which miieht otherwise be wasted) that I am able to offer such .uperlor servlr. for leu money than you would pay for only average wort In other offices. 3IY TRICES FOR GUARANTEED WORK Electro Whalebone Pla tea.... 15.00 Flesh Colored Plates... $rO.OO Porcelain Crowns ....... f rora &5.00 Fillings from 81.00 22-K Gold Crowns from $5.00 22-K Gold Bridge from $5.00 AH Other Work Proportionately Low. We IlaTe the Knowl edge, Ability and Experience Electro Painless Dentists IN THE TWO-STORY BUILDING Corner Sixth and Washington Sts Portland, Or.