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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-15
May Revoke Licenses
Of Sugar Prohteers

With the exception of the rehners,
nearly everybody dealing in sugar has
found a means of making extra profits
out of the present shortage, according
to reports laid before Federal Food
Administrator Williams and Market
Commissioner Moskowitz yesterday.
Yet there has been little overcharginS
for sugar in the city.
Food Administrator Williams SAID
that of 800 complaints received from
persons in the city on the prices OF
food more than half were based on
the practice of retail merchants to
compel their customers to purchase
from 30 cents to SO worth of groceries
with pound of sugar. In many cases,
it was charged, the merchants over
charged for other goods, while sugar
remained at 10 cents pound, the
price fixed by the food administration
and the sugar dealers.
Az a meeting of representatives Of
refiners, jobbers and wholesalers, IN
the Office of Dr. Moskowitz 1t was
charged that the same practice was be-
ing pursued by wholesale merchants
and iobbers. Certain wholesale mer-
chants were said to have played the
same trick on retailers, who IN turn
swat the ultimate consumer.
- Food Administrator Williams ap-
paaled TO all merchants 10 discontinue
this practice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-15

Germans Beaten in Effort
To Regain Passchendaele
Prince Ruppechts Troops Attack Great Force but Lines
Are Smashed in Most Terrific Artillery Battle on
West Front in Many Weeks

tivities the detonations could plainly
be heard.
About 1870 o'clock in the afternoon
enemy infantry was seen advancing
southwark along the ridge on front
Of about 700 yards toward the British
position. At the same time the Ger
mans dropped a heavy barrage on
Goeberg Spur, TO the west. TO prevent
infantry assistance coming to the Brit
ish from that quarter.
British Artillery Responds
The as o s" signal went up from
the British lines, and the great British
artillery machine responded as though
a lever had been thrown. All the Brit
ish guns within range came into action
with an inferno of noise that was APP
palling. and their myriad OF shells be-
gan breaking in a steady rain across
the ridge in front of the advancing
Germans.
The enemy was attacking in force
and as they surged along the hlgh
ground they were caught in this tor
nado of jagged steel. Many Of them
went down, never TO rise again. Many
more were wounded. and the majority
norton Of the attacking line was forced
TO retire after struggling blindly
against this awful deluge for a few
moments.
some of the more determined men
however. pushed on. The shrill chat-
ter Of the machine guns and crack OF
the rifles along the British front
Joined the chorus of the guns. and
stream of steel was whipped out, across
the open ground waist high into the
German ranks. But. nevertheless, these
men continued to advance deter
minedly.
Reach British Front Line
Tho order had been given that
Passchendaele must be retaken, re-
CARELESS Of cost. They were paying
the cost now in their spectacular out
futile charge. -. ,;no
They reached the British front ilne
end hurled themselves against 1t. linen
came the bitterest work of all-at close
quarters. 1t is possible that very rev
OF those Germans who braved the maj
rush ever regained their own line. J. ne
rest were left lying before the British
defences.
Wher the attack finally was smashed
IL was a complete defeat for the Ger
mans The spirit with which the BRIT
ish met this assault was epitomized Dy
n German officer who remarked the
other Gay: with such men as that we
could 90 anywhere and do anything
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-15
Official Statements

themselves at Tezze and at the outer forts oil
the Gina di Campo and the Gina d. Lano;
Along the Piave combative activity has
progressively increased. Our artillery and
the enemy's developed intense actions. Enemy
attempts TO cross the river between Quero
and Fenere, at St. Dona di Pave and at
fntestadura were suppressed. and the enemy
suffered very serious losses. Desperate night
ing took place at hi Papadoli and at Zenson.
where our counter offensive continues. but II
has not yet succeeded in dislodging the enemy
completely. At Grisolera enemy groups sue
ceeded in filtering through into the marshy
region between the Piave and the Becchi,
where however. they are held.
During the day we captured l21 prisoners
and some machine guns. Our aviators eff
fectively renewed their bombarding actions.
GERMAN
BERLIN, Nov. l4.-In the Settle Communi
our troops took by storm italian hill posi-
tions. deeply covered with snow, TO the east
of Asiago. and the fortified work on Monte
Lisser Primolano and Feltre are in our
possession.
There has been artillery firing along the
lower Piaye.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-15
Italian Front
ITALIAN

ROME. Nov. lf.-After short but IN
tense artillery action at dawn yesterday tne
enemy attempted a violent surprise attack
against our positions from Lake Ledro 70
lake Garda. Thanks to the effective resist,
ance offered by our troops, the attack iaheu
completely and the enemy was compelled 10
retire. -,
On Monday night our troops on the hsiago
plateau which were occupying advanced POSI-
tions on Monte Longara, after haVihR re-
,',i.od tho fourth and most powerful attack.
were withdrawn TO n line OF resistance tur-
Their TO the rear. ~
During the afternoon the enemy, star'ihs
f-o,, tbe heights 10 the south of Gallo. ad-
vanced toward Monte Sisemol. He was re-
pulsed. In the region from Asiago TO the
Sugana Valley our advanced posts continued
lively engaVements with enemy forces pro-
eeeding from the Marcesina-Monte Della
Focellona- Monte Lisser front, between the
Brenta and the Pave rivers Inc enemy oc-
cunied The front Of Tezze-Lamon. fonzaso-
Arten-Feltre During the course of partial
engagements our troops effectively defended
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-15
Italians Must Wait
For Allied Help,
Maurice Declares

LONDON, Nov. 14.-General +. h.
Maurice. director of military opera
tons at the War Office, declared to-
day: "The Italian situation is eN-
tremely critical, and will remain so Tor
the next few days. If the Italians fail
To hold the Piave line, II is almost GER
tain Venice will fall. Holding the Fiave
depends on the Italians themselves, as
not for some days yet can Franco Brit
ish troops be in the fighting line
General Maurice did not attach vital
Importance to the fact that the Germans
have already succeeded in crossing the
Piave River at one point. as he SAID
only a small force had crossed and the
Italians should be able to deal with
them adequately. ,;1
"Tbe Italians line on the Piave," said
General Maurice, ais the shortest one
for them and was the line originally
fixed by Cadorna when he began MS
withdrawal. Every day that Tie I&ai-
ians hold this line makes the situation
more encouraging. The next line OF &c
fence is the Brenta, and the next after
that the Adige. Both are much longer
than the Piave line.
zone danger to the Italians is their
northern, or mountain, front. II the
enemy breaks through there he cuts on
the Italian forces in the plains. On
the other hand, the mountain front Is
one which should be easily held.
"There is much reason for optimism
about the Italian situation on the
Piave. They have been established
there now for several days and have
had time to rest and improve their po-
sitions. Meanwhile the German hhes
of communication are getting longer
and more difficult. Bridges must DC
repaired and the German railheaas are
long way back, so it takes mucn TIME
to get up guns, ammunition ana sup
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-15
British Drive Turks 80
Miles North of Tekrit

LONDON. Nov. 1.-THE Turkish
forces in Mesopotamia have been driven
from thirty to fifty miles north of
Tekrit by General Maude's troops, ac-
cordng TO an official report from the
British commander to-day The pur-
suers returned TO their original posi-
tions at Tekrit after defeating the en-
envy. according to previous plans, the
statement adds.
Tekrit is on the Tigris, ninety-seven
miles northwest OF Bagdad II was
outfanked and captured by General
Maude on November 6. The British
ere now about one hundred miles south
of Mosul, the final objective of their
campaign.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-15
Mayors Milk Board
Finishes Its Inquiry

The Mayors Milk Committee, which
for month or two has been trying to
discover the reasons for the high price
OF milk in New York City, yesterday
completed its task of examining wit
nesses. 1t is expected that the commit
tee will issue a report within few
weeks.
The New York Board of Trade and
Transportation at its monthly meeting
Yesterday wrestled with the milk sit
uation. and came to- the conclusion
that the high prices were caused by
manipulation, combination or agree
ment in some form in defiance of eX-
listing law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-15

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
BELGIUM, Nov. 1.-THE forces CT
Crown Prince Rupprecht Of Bavaria
have made their first pretentious eff
fort to regain Passchendaele village, in
accordance with the edict of Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg that the place
should be recaptured, and have failed.
The enemy's attack, made late yes
terday afternoon against positions, on
the crest of the ridge north Of the
hamlet, was essayed with large forces
and was a most determined attempt 70
retake this gem of their defences, but
the assaulting troops were hurled back
after a grim struggle. leaving the Brit
ish line before Passchendaele intact.
The greater part OF the enemy IN
fantry was stopped by the tremendous
British artillery barrage, when
ploughed through their ranks as they
began the advance; but some OF tnem'
answering to that famous discipline IN
grained by Prussian military rule,
pushed through this rain of death and
reached the British front line.
Germans Hurled Back
A sanguinary struggle followed at
close quarters. The Germans battled
doggedly. but the British soldiers hung
themselves upon the enemy with such
ferocity that he was compelled to give
ground and finally retired, leaving
many dead upon the barren crest.
The enemy attack was prefaced by
terrific bombardment. The German
guns opened on the ridge at O'Clock
Yesterday morning. The British had
been expecting the counter-attack Tor
several days. Captured German ofh-
GERS had freely admitted that the loss
of Passchendaele was considered a
most serious matter, and that every ef-
fort would be made TO retake 1t.
All day Passchendaele and the for
ward area were shelled continuously
bv the concentrated German artillery.
while the British heavies ard filled
guns replied with a violent lombard
ment of the enemy's lines and battery
positions. No such artillery duel had
occurred along the British front IN
many weeks. For hours it was main
tanned by both sides with a drumilre
intensity that shook the country Tor
miles around. Windows in houses NJ
tv miles away ratified as if from win
try blast. and in a town sevcnty-hVe
miles by airline from the scene OF &C
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-15

at about SIS 900 900, discovered recent
IL by the United States Secret Service
in and near New York City.
These agents. il became known yes
terday, are tracing the history Of each
consignment TO determine whether a
fraud had been committed in storing
il. Not until the investigation is com
pleted and sufficient evidence is found
10 convince the government authori-
ties that there has been an intentional
violation of the law will the names of
the violators and the amount and value
of the stores they hid away be made
public.
Arthur Williams, Federal Food Ad-
minstrator for New York CITY, adj
mtted last night that government
agents had been tracing the history
and ownership Of the supplies reported
by the Secret Service men. He pointed
cut the absolute necessity Of eXercis-
ing the utmost care in the course o.
this investigation so as not 10 injurc
merchants 3>|S corporations involved,
who NJ be entirely innocent Of
wrongdoing.
"lf we should reveal the names a.
this time, il would mean probably the
concerned, and some of them may be
innocent" said Mr.. Williams.
There is no doubt that some of the
supplies reported by the Secret Service
is properly held, but that fact does not
in any way detract from the splendid
service rendered by Chief Flynn and
his men.
at must be remembered that all the
storage houses Of the city are over
loaded with food supplies. Places
heretofore not used for food storage
are being made use of by merchants in
good standing who have no intention
of violating the law. Some of the food
dug up by the Secret Service men may
not have been reported for the reason
that the owners were not acquainted
with the provisions of the new food
administrator regulations which went
into effect November /"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-15
Russians Raid Germans
First Fighting With Teutons
R.norted in Three Weeks

LONDON. Nov. 14.-Russian troops
carried out raid against the German
lines ,outh of the Riga-Petrograd rail-
road Yesterday. it is announced by the
Berlin War office to-day
The operation was rePulscd cr; .hf
r,atement adds. North OF Baran Io.n
The Teuton troops carried out success
full enterprises, It is declared ,.,m.on
This IL the first hghting between
Auatro. German and Russian troops IN
Russia for nearly three weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-15
Economy in Meatless Days

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14-Introduc-
ton of "meatless Tuesdays" in hotels
and restaurants has resulted in the
saving by one great chain af restau-
rants Of sever tons Of meat weekly, re-
5orts today to the food administra-
tion show. This is about $500 pounds
Of hog meat and $500 pounds of beef.
One New York hotel reports that
during October it curtailed its CON
sumption Of -four by IA barre Is as the
result of "wheatless Wednesdays"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-15
N. Y. Men in Casualty List

OTTAWA. Nov. 14.-Amcng the
American names appearing in to-day's
Canadian casualty list are the follow
ing: William Lyons, Brooklyn: j. NJ.
Lefevre, Newark, n. j., and George
Hollerson, Astoria, Long Island, all
wounded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-15
Cadorna Consents to
Sit in War Council

PARIS, Nov. 14.-According to the
correspondent Of the Temps" on the
Italian frontier. it is now stated that
General Cadorna, who was said to have
declined the offer 10 represent Italy on
the Inter-Allied Military Committee,
has yielded to pressure and consented
TO act as Italv's representative.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-15
Food Hoarders' Names Held
Secret Until Government
Is Sure They Are Guilty

A star of experts from the national
food administration Office in Wash
ington. assisted by agents Of the local
branch Of the administration, have
been working for several days on the
boarded food and other supplies, valued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-15
GERMAN

BERLIN. Nov. 1A-There were no large
fighting operations. In Flanders the artil-
a. wben IL reached considerable Intensity
near Diymude and north OF Passchendaele.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-15
saks& : 4 Ut
BrOadDdy at 34th Street
Announce Most Extraordinary {
"Box of Six" Hosiery
Sale for Men
at prices which would be impossible
if based on present wholesale costs.

at prices which would be impossible
if based on present wholesale costs.
3.OOOP Prs FulFashioned Isle Thread Halt Pair
Hose in Black, White, Grey and Dark go IN
Observation-Disclosures 0c pair
2.4OOPrs Full-Fashoned Isle Thread Half Pair
Hose in Black, Smoke Grey, Navy Blue, cCcS
White Grey or Dark Tan soc. pair
1000 Prs. Striped Plated Isle Half Hose. 6 Pair
in Black with White; White with Black; 60 5O
Grey with White ......... 5Oc. a PAIR
1000 Prs Full-Fashoned Fibre Silk Hose, Pair
in Champagne, White, Navy Blue and 60
Grey. ............. DOC PAIR
4SOOPrs. Two-color Plated Silk Half Hose. Pair
in Black with White, Tan, Green, Navy COS
Blue, or Red ............5 5c. a pair ~-'o0
1900 Prs. Seamless Pure Silk Half Hose, Pair
in Black White Grey Navy Blue, coos
Champagne or Smoke Grey, SOC. pair %"'o"
1900 Prs Seamless Silk Clicked Half Hose, Pair
in Black with White: White with Black; CO OK
or Champagne with Black. 60c. pair P@'o"
FOR TODAY ONLY
Mems Blanket Robes at $2.95
Remarkably priced. Made of Beacon Blanket
Cloth in Indian and Jacquard figured designs, all
sizes None c. o. d.. exchanged or on approval
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-15
FRENCH

PARIS. Nov. IL DAY).-The artillery
was very active last night on the right panh
Of the Meuse (Verdun 'front.'.
French detachments made number 90 OF
successful raids. particularly southeast oil o',
Quentin. east Of Sapigneul ana AT O"Hu
Nod and brought back ten prisoners.
(NIGHTb North Of Berry-a bac one OF
our patrols. after an engagement TINS morn
ing. brought back prisoners and machlne
gun. In addition. one of our detachmehu'
entered German trenches west oil Sorhiile'
IL aF.er having exploded the positions. de-
stroved shelters and captured material. re-
turned intact to its own lines.
An enemy airplane was brought down 10
aerial combat in the region of Dammarle'
The two aviators were made prisoner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-15
West
BRITISH

LONDON, Nov. II DAY).-foilo~ins
,non the increased activity of their ar'il-
lo-,, already noted, the Germans yesterday
afternoon attacked the positions he'u oS Jul
troops on the high ground north OF faS-
scbcndaele. The attack was repulsed COM
pletely.
Yesterday our naval aircraft made numer-
Gus patrols and there were several ehgassn
ment, with enemy machines. one enemy
machine was destroyed and three others were
brought down out of control. Many p9niG -
renorted on the sheds at the Houttave lbel,
GUM airdromc. All our machines returned
safely.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-05
LOCAL GERMANS
LOYAL TO U. S.
One business Man, However. Express
es UnpatriOtic Sentimcnts and Pt-
trOps Leave store.

Since the severance of diplomatic
relations between the United States
and Germany, there has been much
speculation locally as to the attitude
which German-American citizens will
take. Most Of the native-born Ger
mans in the vicinity Of Pendleton are
naturalized citizens and, while their
sympathies in. the European conflict
have been with the mother country,
the majority in this crisis are prov
ing true to their adopted country.
1t is not so with all, however. Sat
urday a well known business man
who is a German by birth but who
has been naturalized~ expressed vio-
lent partisanship for the kaiser: Il
hope Germany cleans up the allies
and then comes over and licks these
American -- (censOred)" he
is reported to have said in the pres
ence Of a number Of patrons. with
in minute practically every person
had left his store, 1t is said.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-05
Talk TaIInlan for President.

The ANNUAL election of officers Of
the Commercial association will be
held tomorrow evening. President
Brock has announced that he would
not consider proposal of a second
term. V. Tallman. who was pres
ident three years preceding Mr..
Brock. Is being talked of as a can
didate for the position and C. NJ.
Bishop, present ce-president, is also
discussed Neither of these gentle
men however, desires the position, it
is said.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-05

SALEM, Feb. 5.-SenatOrs Vinton
and Huston delayed their Legislature
resolution assuring President wilson
Of Oregon's loyal support. Thee
wanted the measure printed before
they voted. II will be considered to.
morrow. The house passed the resO.
luton. 4
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-05

lodged against him a charge of hav-
ing venison in his possession. The
man pleaded guilty this morning be-
fore Justice Of the Peace Parkes and
was fined $50 and costs. The veni-
son was found in Klicker's home be-
meath blankets on his bed. He denies
having killed the deer but refuses to
divulge the name of the Illegal slayer
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-05
Sold Tobacco to Boy.

George DeMott, local cigar store
proprietor, was brought before Police
Judge Fitz Gerald this morning on a
charge Of selling cigarettes to mi
nor. He pleaded guilty, explaining
that he believed the boy would get
the tobacco some other place If he re-
fused him He was fined $40.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-05
Saw PendIeton Bunch.

THE Pendleton boys were great
and they had fine time around town
with their stunts and being entertain
ed at clubs, writes George S. Tyler
of Minneapolis, to his old school
chum, G. Fl. Dalrymple, local West
ern Union manager Mr.. Dalyrmple
had wired his friend to be on the
lookout for the Roundup brigade.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-05
Raskets 81 Armndlno sheIls.

In the windows of Major Moor.
houses office today are some novel
work baskets made from the shell of
armadillos. The long tail of the ami.
NAL is curved back to fasten into the
mouth Of the animal thus forming a
handle. The baskets are the pro-
perty of Mrs. E. F. Sommers of Echo
who brought them from Texas.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-05

Accusing Marion Jared Charles
Jared and Clarence Harris with
hunting deer out of season, Deputy
Game Warden Tonkin has sworn out
complaints against the three men, oil
OF whom live in the east end OF the
county. Two more men accused nave
not vet been arrested and conse'
quentlv their names have not been
made public
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-05

ers vs., F. G. Lucas; Henry 7. Hin VS.
/ J. T, Hinkle.
Feb 81, International Harvester Co.
VS.. D, G, Smith, ct al; Rackney Invest
nent Co. VS.. v. c. Lidvall; Anna f,
Bledsoe, Admir-. VS.. o-W R, & n, Co.
Feb. 30, Nick Nilsson VS.. Geo. Geana-
Ekcpulos; M, d. Smith VS.. L. d. Owens,
Feb. 26, Jas. Baldwin VS. John Light
foot: Grace Pauline Hoch VS.. The
Peoples Warehouse.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-05
Trial Docket Set,

Circuit court jury cases are set for
trial as follows:
Feb. 10, Herman Neuner VS.. Fl. A..
Barrett. Herbert Cook vs. C. w Kirk
r. Fl. Lund. ct al VS.. Lille Miller
Edith NJ. Fraker VS.. Roundup City
Auto Co.
Feb. 20, F. D. Watts and f. C. Rog-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-05
Roads very Muddy.

The roads between Pendleton and
Helix are so muddy and cut up that
1t is almost impossible to get over
them in an auto, according to w. H.
Harrison. who came in this morning.
Similar reports are received from
other parts of the county.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-05
Anto session WednesllnY

For the purpose Of drawing for
space at the coming Pendleton Auto
Show the various local dealers are to
meet Wednesday evening at 1880 at
the Commercial Club rooms. At that
time a plat Of the exhibit room will
be at hand and selections OF space
may be made.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-05
Alleged nellnnuents clled.

Hoyard Willis, charged with steal
ing rifle OF ]. E. Allen, and ivan
Tague. charged with stealing $40 of
John Bradburn, have been cited to
appear in Juvenile court tomorrow.
Both are boys under age.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-05
H. S. p. II. to Meet.

The parent-teacher association of
the high school will meet tomorrow
evening at 1880 in the county library
auditorium. John w. Huff has been
selected as the speaker. The enter
tainment program has been prepared
by the vice presidents of the organ
izatiOn.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-05
Pcrmlt for New nwelIlnr

J. D Wells has taken out permit
to put up a dwelling house to cost
$500 A permit has also heen issued
for the construction of the garage
on Water street for the Simpson Auto
So by the Security Loan & Investment
Co. The cost is given as $4,000.