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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-24
Murderous Fighting.

italian Army Headquarters, Nov. "A.
Disguised in italian uniforms, Aus
trian troops picked from the flower Of
the dual monarchy's fighting forces
precipitated one Of the bloodiest bat
Ties on the Piaye lines Wednesday. De-
tails were received by headquarters to-
day. The battle was around San Marino,
The Austrians opened with a terrific
artillery bombardment, continuing for
hours. Then thay sent advance troops
against Italian positions. Their violent
onslaught, coupled with the confusion
caused by the fact they wore italian
Uniforms gave them temporary foot
hold near San Marino.
The Val Tellino Alpines were sent to
the counter-attacks. Regardless OF the
lmurderous enemy fire, they swept the
Austrians back. Every Austrian found
lin an italian uniform was shot.
In this section Of the front between
the Brenta and Piave rivers today the
fourth Italian army was holding tight to
its positions despite fierce enemy at
tacks.
The first army is guarding the Asiago
plateau while the third is lined on the
Piave making effective use of the num-
erous canals and waterways in that
section.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-24
Fighting Brings Together
Massed Strength Of All
Belligerent Arms
AUSTRO- GERMANS MAKE
REAR DEFENSIVE LINE
General Plulner Placed at
Head Of British Troops
In Italy

With the Italian Armies. Nov. 24.-
The battle upon which the fate of the
Venetian plains may depend, was dos
veloping in fury of concentrated fire
today, between the Brenta and Piave
rivers.
Hold fast everywhere along the front
by the magnificent Italian defense. the
German and Austrian staffs were mass
ing tremendous forces at this point, evi-
IDENTIFY having picked it as the key to
the line.
Dispatches to headquarters today re-
ported withdrawal of forces from half
q dozen other points in the line for dis
patch here, where the enemy patiently
plans an overwhelming assault.
That the German and Austrian staffs
are by no means convinced of their
ability to break the line and are even
fearful of an enforced retreat when
British and French reinforcements shall
have arrived, was indicated in reports
of aviators today showing that the en-
emy is already preparing a defense line
along the Tagliamento river. The strong
est sort of defenses are being construct
ed here. New types of German guns
made their appearance in the pivotal
battle Between the Brenta and Piave.
Thev are Of large cahbre and mounted
on huge motors, giving them great mo-
bility. The guns operate In groups.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-24
NvEsTIeATINa FIRE.

Chicago, Nov. 24.-Police and state
officials today were investigating fire
which last night destroyed the barn
and garage Of the John Zippenieh Team
ing company, on the north side, with
the loss Of 142 draft horses, eleven
motor trucks, 70 wagons and zoo tons
Of hay. The damage was estimated at
100000, x
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-24
Italy Is Encouraged.

Rome, Nov. 24-The press and the
lpublic alike were enthusiastic today
over reports that one ofthe first steps
TO be taken by the American congress
after convening next month would be
declaration of war against Austria Hun
gary, in order to emphasize its deter
I.iination to fight with al powers
against the central empires.
ssSueh a step would be evidence Of
Americas resolute and practical spirit
of earnestness'', declared the GiOrnale
d Italia today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-24
Win Make Good Threat.

Petrograd, Nov. %. via London, Nov,
24.--Leon Trotsky, foreign minister OF
the Bolsheviki government, prepared to
make good today on his threat to reveal
all secret diplomatic correspondence in
Russian archives.
A storm Of disapproval has been rails
ed by his announcement Of the forth
coming publication Of these confiden-
tial documents in Bolsheviki newspa-
pers. The newspapers Novayazhizn de-
nounced the move as "the work Of lu-
naties which can only bring calamity
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-24
WIN NOW OR FIGHT AGAIN.

Cleveland, o., Nov. 24.-Win now or
fight again, was the advice given by
Taft to members Of Cleve-
land 3 Builders Exchange.
Taft linked the sinking Of te Lusi-
tania to landing Of German troops on
American soil.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-24
PInmmer in Command.

London, Nov. 24.-General Plummer
was announced today as commander Of
the British forces in Italy.
Lieutenant General Sir w. Marshall
was named to succeed the late General
8laads.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-24
German AttaclSs Fail.

Rome, Nov. 24.-Failure Of powerful
enemy thrusts delivered on the front
from the Asiago plateau to the Bren
ia river in the face of the stubborn
Italian resistance was reported in to-
day 5 official statement.
On the lower Piave the war office re-
ported extremely heavy enemy casual
ties. The groups of Germans and Aus
trians attempted to cross the river II
small boats. They were subjected to
tremendous fire of artillery, machine
guns and rifles from the Italian de
tenders, many boats being turned over
bv the violence Of the defense.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-24
BYNC DRIVES TOWARD
CAMBRIA AGAINST MASS
STRENGTH OF GERMANS
British Now Within Two Miles Of Most Important German
SuDDlv DEPOT and Railroad POmt-Bitter Fighting Now
Marks Every Foot Of Progress Crown Prince Has
Drawn Everv Available Reserve to Combat Advance Of
OpOOnents- -lnvaids Forced Back Into Fighting Line

are now being erammed with reinforce
ments MIXED from exhausted German
divisions. who had been sent back of
the lines in rest billets. Practically the
whole Of the western front has contrib.
uted every man that could be spared.
Today the British lines, still forging
their wedge, menaced the German sal
lent between Cambria and the Sensee
valley.
Withdrawal of British forces from
j ontaine Notre Dame was case of
pure bad luck. The companies defend
ing the position were short of ammuni-
tion when they were attacked by three
battalions.
The position was an important one,
since it endangered the German hold
on Bourbon wood and the village near.
by, both of which are on the high
ground and afford a sweeping view Of
the country in all directions.
Prisoners taken by the British to-
day, said Crown Prince Ruprpecht had
ordered Bourbon wood held at all costs
and that the thirtieth German division
lad been brought from the Aisne and
the 10th division from the Flanders
front to reinforce the failing German
lines. Both were stationed in Cambria
Bourbon wood with its six hundred
acres of oak and ash timber and with
the ground covered with thick under
brush, conceals number of German
observatory towers. It's natural height
makes it commanding point.
The victory now being fully consum-
mated proves once the Germans are
swept from the air mechanical man
killers Can smash the German army.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-24
Renort From Berlin.

Berlin, Via London, Nov. 24.-Al 1t,
allan attacks between the Brenta and
Piave and west of the Piave failed, to-
DAYS official statement declared.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-24

Continued on Page ssven.l
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-24
The German vervion

Berlin via London, Nov. 24-Thirty
British tanks were "shot to pieces
in the British assault around Cambria,
today's war office statement declared.
the statement declared the British
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-24

This is Berlin's first admission tnat
the Italians have assumed the initiative
on the Piave line and are launching
various offensive blows to break the
German grip.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-24

CONTINUED on page three)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-24

"a deep and active opposition Of all
sound and constructive elements in Rus
sia is bound to arise, revealing in posi-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-24

Oregon: Tonight
and sunday rain;
moderate south
easterly winds.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17
Actually Removes Hair
Roots, or Money Back!
(erand New Method: Works Like
Maoic)

Z To have the superfluous hairs come
cut. roots and all. before ones very
eyes. sounds almost too good to be
true. Yet many thousands OF women
have proved to their own satisfaction
that this can be accomplished-easily
instantly. harmlessly-by means of the
wonderful phelactine process.
This method is not to be compared
at all with any liquid. powder or paste,
nor with electrolysis or anything else.
Nothing like II ever originated. II
causes the hairs to come out entire,
roots included. leaving the skin smooth
and hairless as babes. It's action is
so positive, so certain, every druggist
sells phelactine under money-back
guarantee. 1t is non-odorous. non.irri
tating. non.poisonous-a child could
safely cat It. Get a small stick of phe-
lact!ne today. follow the simple in.
structions; you will have most agree
able surprise.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17

The Frances E. Willard W. C. T. u
will meet Friday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock with Mrs. J. e. Ewes, 81 South
Sixteenth street.
The aid society Of Reid Memorial
Hospital will meet Friday in all-day
session with Mrs. e. G. Hill. East
Main street. The time will be spent
in sewing. All members are asked to
attend as the hospital is in need of
a number Of articles which must be
made at this time.
Mrs. A. ]. Whallon was hostess yes
terday for silver tea, given for mem
bers of Circle Number of the aid
society of the First Presbyterian
church at her new home. The second
Wednesday In June an all-day meet
ing will be held at the home Of Mrs.
Charles 8. Bond. Guests yesterday
were Mrs. NJ. w. Veneer. Mrs. Glenn
ents, Mrs. Hirsch, Mrs. Goodwin and
Mrs. RICHTER.
Mrs Julian Gates will entertain
members of an auction-bridge club
next Wednesday afternoon.
Section Number / of the Ladies'
and Pastors Union of Grace M. E.
church met yesterday afternoon with
Mrs. o. A. Ashinger. South Sixteenth
street. Refreshments were served
The June meeting will be held with
Mrs. w. NJ. Title, 103 North Twenti-
eth street.
A sock social was given Wednes-
day evening at the home OF Mrs. Wal
do Lacey by members of the Good.
Cheer class of the United Brethren
church. Refreshments were served.
Mrs Earnest Reid entertained mem
bers of Section 2 OF the Ladies' and
Pastors Union Of Grace M. e. church
Wednesday afternoon at her home.
Mrs. Rebecca Dulin entertains the aid
in June.
Miss Lulu Hanning, South West
Third street, was hostess last evening
for meeting of the Bethany Bible
class Of the Second English Lutheran
church. The hostess was assisted in
by members Of the social
composed OF Mrs. Bertha
Stanley, Mrs. Fred Rossiter. Mrs. Glenn
Harris. Miss Lucille Wellbaum will
the class the third Wednes-
day in June when an election OF Of
ficers will be held.
Mr.. Ross F. Lockridge Of 1ndianap-
oils, one of the speakers at the Con-
stitutional supper at the Y. M. c. A.
last evening was entertained by Mr..
and Mrs. Fay Holiday.
Mesdames Willard Warfel, Hattie
Spekenhier, Blanch Oldaker. Emma
Rich, Ernest Pointer, Alonzo Cox,
Erastus Bond, E. E. Christopher. E.
Ireton, George Cause and Miss Flor ;.
ence Lodwick have returned from In
where they attended the
of the Daughters of Re
Dekah. A trip to the Home at Green's
burg was feature of the affair.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17

Mrs. Fred Hamilton Of indianapolis
10 the guest Of friends and relatives.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Barton and son,
Master George, who formerly lived In
South Bend, have come to Richmond
and taken a residence on North Ninth
street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-17

Mr. and Mrs. VIII Loehr. South
Fourth street. have as their guest, Miss
Anna Herdina of Washington, d. G.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-14
Two Burglars Fight
Police in Brooklyn
One Is Wounded in Arm;
Well-Dressed Suspects
Are Arrested

An exciting burglar chase in st.
Johns Place, Brooklyn, in which sew
cral shots were exchanged between one
of the burglars and police, ended in
the arrest last night Of two men. who
said they we're Edward J. Kennedy,
twenty-four, Of 1913 West 12Oth Street.
Manhattan, and John Brown. twenty,
Of 1149 Gardner Street, Hobokcn. One
was locked up i'm the Grand Avenue
station and the other is in the Swedish
Hospital with bullet wound in his
left arm.
A telephone call TO the Grand Ave
nue. station from the apartment house
at $40 81. Johns Place said burglars
were trying to enter one Of the apart
ments. After the house had been sur
rounded, Detective Pryor started ur
through the halls. On the second floor
he encountered Kennedy. The latter
broke from the officer and rushed down
stairs, where Policeman GrifTcn was
guarding the doorway. As soon as he
caught sight Of the officer Kennedy
drew a revolver, fired. but missed. The
policeman promptly drew his own re-
yolver and emptied it at the fleeing
man. He hit him in-thc arm on the
fifth shot.
Both men were well dressed and each
wore valuable diamond rings. A suit
case was found on the roof OF the
building. 1t contained thirty-two pieces
OF jewelry and silverware, valued at
about $1,000.
According to the police. in the past
two weeks not less than twenty-five
burglaries had been committed within
few blocks of the scene Of last
nights attempted burglary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-14
Congress Plans
To Put War Tax
On Own Members

WASHINGTON, Dec. l3.--LegI station
amending the war tax so that members OF
Congress will be subject TO the new war
excess profits tax on incomes of $4,000
and more will be taken up Saturday by
the House Ways and Means Committee.
Other revision Of the war tax measure
also may be discussed, but definite con-
sideration Of amendments is not planned
until spring.
The provision construed to exempt
Congressman from the per cent cX-
cess profits tax on individual incomes
exceeding $4,000 uas caused much crit
icism. and members are anxious to
amend the law 50 shat there may be
no doubt as TO its application TO them.
Some preliminary study OF new tax
legislation also is being made by both
House and Senate committeeman in
charge Of the legislation. Chairman
Simmons of the Senate Finance Com
mittee to-day visited the Treasury to
acouaint himself with the nations
financial situation.
After enactment Of the provision as
TO the taxation Of Congressmen's sal
aries under the excess profits section
MANY bills introduced for repeal of the
entire section imposing a special tax
pressed Representative Longworth, OF
ON professional incomes will be
Ohio. today offered the latest bill for
that purpose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-14
Teachers Urged to
Aid Thrift Drive
Can Help Nation Win War by
intoxicating Saving Idea,
Thew Are Told

Frank A. Vanderlip. chairman Of the
National War Savings Committee, re-
lies upon the school teachers Of the
country to a great extent in the thrift
campaign and has prepared an appeal
TO them TO aid the cause. 1t Will be
sent out in a few days to New Iorks
% 900 teachers by Frederic W. Allen,
Director OF War Savings for New York.
The appeal says in part:
"The nation must save. Every indI-
vidual must learn and practise the les
son OF economy. Of self-denial, OF saw
ing to the point OF sacrifice. Thrift
will mean triumph.
"The school teachers OF America
must teach the nation this imperative
way to victory. The school teacher Is
the pioneer outpost of the government,
standing at the threshold OF the ma
TONS homes. The schools of America
are the single units where national
resolution can form and spread over
night into every household.
1--WE must save money that We may
save lives. The educators of America
enjoy no greater privilege than that OF
being able TO teach this lesson 10 the
nation. and for the sake of the lives OF
millions Of It's finest boys the edu-
Gators of America may be depended
upon TO teach il quickly and we'll
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-14
Japanese Linked
With Hindu Plot
Official Said to Have Sc
GREETED Conspirator While
British Searched for Him

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13.-An un-
named official OF the japanese govern
ment was linked with a proposed con-
spiracy TO fomont revolution against
British rule in India by testimony to-
day in the trial of thirty-one alleged
conspirators in the United States Dis
trict Court. The testimony vas TO the
effect that this official had secreted
Hiramba Lal Gupta, an indicted Hindu,
for four months while British secret
service and military operatives
searched Toxic in vain for him.
The japanese official obtained later
safe passage from Toxic to San Fran
cisco for Gupta. This testimony was
given by Detective Sergeant George
ID. Barnitz. of the neutrality bomb
squad" Of the New York Police Depart
ment, who said the revelations had
been made to him by Gupta while the
latter was in custody on a charge Of
participation in bomb explosion.
Thousands of rifles, carbines and
pistols ard millions Of rounds Of am
munitiou we're purchased IN this ccun-
try by Captain Won Papen, military at
tache of the German Embassy in Wash
ington, for secret shipment TO San
Diego, Cal, and Havana, according TO
Henry Muck, who said he was an agent
of Hans Tsuscher, New York repre-
sentative of the Krupps, and one Of
the defendants. The purchases, ac-
cording TO Muck, were made in 1914
and 1915 and consisted OF two orders
which totalled $4,000 and $4,000, re-
spectively.
Copies OF statements made by
Tauscher before the Federal District
Attorney in Now York. April s. 1916,
that Won Papen lad told him that the
munitions were TOR use in the German
colonies in Africa. were introduced.
None Of the munitions reached their
destination, according 20 the witness.
the first shipment, which consisted of
sixteen carloads, having been placed in
storage in Hoquiam, Wash, and the
second stored in New York when Ship
nlent was refused by steamship line.
Both orders were resold.
Three letters written by Count Won
Bernstorff, former German Ambassa-
dor TO the United States, TO Secretary
of State Lansing, protesting against
the aeizure by the United States govern
ment Of the American schooner Annie
Larsen and her cargo OF guns and ami
runition, we're admitted also as eyi-
Gerce.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-14
Miss Hay Attacks Mrs. wadswOrth

The morning and afternoon sessions
were enliyened by attacks on anti
sufragists. Miss Mary Garrett Hay.
of New York. announced that she had
lust heard that Mrs. James W. Wads-
worth, president of the National Asso-
citation Opposed TO Woman Suffrage,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-14
Government Easy
With War Taxes

WASHINGTON. Dec. IS. go Many
phase, OF the governments wartime
activities were explained to-day by
Federal officials at an editorial con-
ference Of the Associated Business
Newgpapers. representing more than
$50 trade and technical journals.
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Roper told the editors how liberal con-
struction has been placed on certain
provisions of the excess profits law 10
make the tax burden as light as pos
sible. For partnerships and indiyid,
mails he said, reasonable salaries VIII
no allowed as deductions from prohts
before determining the taxable residue,
in order TO place them on an equal
basis with corporations when pay
snCcifc salaries. lie also indicated
tbat in the case of professional men
inc cost OF a small amount OF equip
ment will be considered merely pro-
fessional adjunct and not invested
capital ,.
Another important announcement
was that merchants probably VIII be
permittei 10 make inventories either
IT. cost CT market value. This was
considered especially significant, since
brokors arc to be regarded as "mer-
chants Of securities" and therefore
>m,y.inventory stocks ard bonds at the
low prices TO which many have recent
~ fallen. AZ, D.
Early in the new year, Mr. Roper
said. a competent revenue officer viii
he sent into every county of the United
states to aid inexperienced officials in
making out their income tax forms
cndeayofing TO facilitate not only col
Iectio. # the taxes but TO stimulate
a spiiit of patriotism in regard TO the
,,nrnrn NJ ni's Nar moods.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-14
Great Lakes Jackies to
Get Five Days Holiday

CHICAGO, Dec. ia five days holt
day at home. either at Christmas or
New Years, for every one Of the 10000
lackies at the Great Lakes naval train
ing station was promised tonight in
an announcement by Captain William
+. Mofett, commandant The five days
will be granted in addition 70 what
ever travel time is Necessary for them
70 reach their homes and return.
Half of the men will be drawn for
the Christmas holiday and the other
10000 will go Immediately on their re-
turn. in ample time for the New Years
festlyitIes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-14
Germans Fail in Attempts to
Install Wireless in China

LONDON, Dec. 13.-Attempts made
by German interests TO install Tele-
funken wireless stations throughout
China have been frustrated, telegraphs
the correspondent at Ticn-Tsin Of "The
Daily Mail" The British Legation at
Picking has definitely established the
position of the Marconi Wireless Tcle-
graph Company under the agreement
signed in 1914.
The correspondent adds that arrange
ments had been made to ship Tele-
funken material from the United States,
where large stocks wore available.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-14
Editor of Connecticut
Staats-Zeitung" Arrested

HARTFORD, Conn, Dec. 13.-Pau!
Stocked. of this city, editor Of the
Connecticut Staats-Zeitung,' was ar
rested this afternoon on a warrant Is
sued by United States Commissioners
John l. Rice in Holyoke, Mass,
charging that he had failed TO file
with the postmaster at Holyoke true
translations in English Of articles and
comments relative to the war, pub
lished i'm the Connecticut Stats
Zeitung." which did not have Fed,
cral license. Mr. Stocked gave bond
10 insure his appearance before the
United States District Court in Bos-
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-14
Beauty Parlors"
For Army Raided
Soldiers Demand for Hair
Tonic" Causes Arrests at
Medford, L. |.

The sudden and entirely ineXplicable
care which officers at Camp Upton were
taking in regard to their compilations
and the health OF their hair first
aroused the suspicion Of United States
Marshal Power, Of Brooklyn
Il remained for an anonymous yet
beauty-loving private TO crystalline
these suspicious into conviction and
bring about the raid which broke up
the Mae Burnie and Lucy Askins
beauty parlors" at Medford, /. l..
Wednesday nIgh,. and brought confu-
sion upon six officers Of the National
Army who sat therein quafiing hair
tonic"
I'm jus. as bald as the officers" the
unnamed private wailedasto Marshal
Power over the telephone Wednesday.
"but they won't sell me any hair tonic"
"IIl look into it, promised the mar
shall, and he did.
Late Wednesday night he and several
Of his deputies, arrayed i'm borrowed
army uniforms, looked in upon the
beauty parlors.' At a table sat sew
eral soldiers making merry in a mild
and furtivc fashion over a bottle of
chair tonic" Other TASKS Of corn
cure" and similar remedies arc said
TO have been held in reserve by the
proprietors Of the "parlor."
The marshal prcfessed to imminent
badness and obtained a glass of the
panacea
Scotch" he announced briefly. and
the raid was on. 1t was said that in
the confusion that followed one youth
full soldier attempted to escape via
window and got half way out before
he could he hauled back again.
From now on the wind may blow the
hirsutc adornmonts of the National
Army officers quite awry, for no aid
will come TO them henceforth from the
beauty parlors. Its proprietors are
held in Brooklyn, and will be arraigned
on Friday before Judge Needcr in the
Federal Court