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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-08
GERMANS ATTACK
in MOTOR BOATS
Armored Craft Used in a
Night Dash on Belgians'
Position on User.
IRY Cahls 70 The Tribune. ]

Dunkirk, Dec. SIN the dark hours
this morning the Germans hazarded
another desperate attack by armored
motor boats on the Belgian lines
southeast of Ramscapelle, near Per-
vyse.
Three powerful motor boats, fitted
with searchlights, approached within
two hundred metres of the Belgian
outposts. They towed a number OF
RATS, each holding fifty or sixty men.
Machine guns also were on the boats
and RATS. The first warning was given
TO the Belgians by the throb of the
motors. The alarm was at once given
and the Belgians opened fire in the di-
rection indicated by the noise of the
engines. At once the German search
lights flashed out on the Belgians and
a murderous fire began from the ma
chine guns on the RATS.
At first the Germans had the upper
hand, the binding glare Of their
searchlights dazzling the Belgians,
most of whose shots fell wide. The
bullets that struck the motor boats
did little harm against the armored
sides.
The Germans drew nearer. and were
preparing to land and rush the Bel
gians when the latter brought into play
one of their own searchlights, which
they hastily brought up from a posi-
ton quarter of mile behind the
lines. The German motor boats were
then more easily located, and the B.
gian gunners were able TO direct their
fire with some accurancy. For some
time this battle of searchlights ragged,
and as the great white beams fell on
the battling forces fantastic picture
was presented.
Gradually the Germans were driven
back. Those who still were on RATS,
unable to land and huddled together,
made On effective target for the Bel
gian guns. One of the German search
lights was put out by lucky shot, and
in the confusion which followed the
men on the raft attached TO the boat
carrying this light were pitched into
the water. They swan toward the Bel
gisns and gave themselves up as pris-
oners.
The Germans, however, continued to
work their machine guns, and the Bel
gians were unable to put them out Of
action. One motor boat then drew off
and a landing was attempted a few
hundred yards to the right Of where the
fighting was in progress in water knee
deep. The Germans took cover behind
the boat. The Belgians also advanced
in the water, and fierce struggle took
place for the possession of the boat.
With a great effort the Germans sue
ceeded in backing the craft out of dam
ger, and then drew off.
The third and last motor boat con-
tinued in action. and it might have
gone hard with the handful of Belgians
who were defending the line had not
the French 75-millimetre got the range.
When the first she'll fell into the water
all three motor boats at once swung
around and quickly disappeared. Two
Of them were badly damaged and APP
peared to be in a sinking condition.
The third was damaged slightly. The
losses on each side are believed to have
been about the same-about forty
killed and thirty wounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-08
MOORS SLAUGHTER
COLUMN OF FRENCH

Madrid, Nov. 2S.-The correspondent
at Tangier of the Impartial" sends
news of severe French reverse in Mo-
rocco. A French column of consider
able strength, returning to Kenifra
after a punitive expedition against the
Zaian tribesmen, was ambushed by a
force of 5000 Zaians and almost wiped
out The French losses are placed at
33 officers and 800 men killed, besides a
number of wounded and prisoners. Two
French batteries fell into the hands of
the tribesmen.
Troops have been hurried out from
Fee, Tadla and other garrison towns
against the Moors. The Zaians are re-
garded as the most formidable tribe in
the Atlas region. Their available fight
ing force includes about $4,000 horse
men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-08
BRITISH TRADE LOSS
IN NOVEMBER LARGE
Imports Decreased $62, 100000
and Exports Fell Off
S10O,770,000.

London, Dec. THE British Board
of Trade figures continue to show a
natural effect of ne war. The imports
in November decreased $62 100000 and
the exports decreased 500, 10000.
While the imports of food showed an
increase of S25,000,000, there was de-
crease in the importation Of cotton
from America to the amount OF w.
5O0.0 900. and a decrease in the Egyptian
product of S10,000,0O0. All other rs"
materials also declined.
The principal shrinkage in exports
were s25,000000 in cotton and yarns
and Sl0,000,000 in coal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-08
TURKS PROMISE TO
PROTECT MISSIONS

Boston, Dec. THE American
Board of Commissioners for Foreign
Missions has just received letters from
W. w. Peet, treasurer of its Turkey
missions at Constantnople, dated No
vember 2, and containing renewed as
surances of the safety of all its mis-
sionaries.
Mr.. Peet reports that the American
Ambassador, Henry Morgenthau, in
taking over the care of the British and
French embassies, obtained special as
surances from the Turkish government
that citizens of those countries would
not ain any case be molested or their
work interfered with"
There are thirty-two British sub
jects among the TIA missionaries of the
American board in Turkey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-08
PRINCE OF WALES'S
LETTERS CENSORED

London, Nov. 2s.-The Prince Of
Wales, during his first week at the
front, sent two long letters to his
mother relating his experiences and
observations. Both letters were opened
by the censor and officially passed in
the same manner as those of the ordi-
nary soldier.
1t is expected that the Prince will
remain abroad for several months, al
though he may be given a brief leave
Of absence at Christmas, so that he
may spend the holidays with his
parents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-08
HOLLAND TO RESCUE
OF HUNGRY BELGIUM
Though Short Herself,
Lends Wheat Valued
at $l,000,0O0.

Rotterdam (via London), Dec. IA,
meeting held here to-day OF the Meth.
erlands Cabinet, attended by the Amer.
lean Charge d'Afaires, Mr.. Langhorre,
and Captain I. F. Lucey, of the Belsi.u
Relief Commission, the governmen,
consented 70 lend and to deliver I'm.
mediateiy 10000 tons OF wheat, valued
at S1,0O0,OOO, to be used at once in
Belgium at points where the danger O,
starvation is most acute.
The commission is facing a desperate
situation. II is impossible for stuff.
cient food to come in from America TO
prevent actual starvation in many
places in Belgium. The action Of Hol.
land in lending this wheat has brought
from the American commission express
sions of the deepest gratitude, particu.
larry since it is recognized that Holland
itself is in great need Of grain, bread
having been placed on a war basis
throughout the country.
When the question was raised as to
the time and manner Of repaying this
borrowed wheat the Netherlands gov.
eminent waived all formality and de.
clared it was prepared TO deliver the
wheat Immediately on Captain Luceys
personal receipt.
Representative Of the commission
declared to-day that this loan would
enable them to feed the Belgians for
fortnight, but that the need at the end
of that time would be as urgent as
ever.
London, Dec. Although the Amer.
lean Commission for Relief in Belgium
made no appeal for subscriptions In
Great Britain, more than $4,000 has
been received from British newspaper
readers. With this sum the relief com.
mission has purchased 1900 tons Of
food supplies and has chartered the
steamship Borgny, which will sail for
Rotterdam in a few days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-08
TURKS ANNOUNCE
MORE VICTORIES

Constantinople, Dec. Am official
statement issued to-day says:
"Near Adjara we have gained new
successes over the Russians, capturing
cannon and ammunition.
THE Russian attacks east OF Lake
Van (Kurdistan) have been unsuccess-
full. Our troops advancing from Re.
vnnduz have occupied Soujbulak, an
important Russian point of support In
the province of Azerbaijan."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-08
BRITISH AVIATORS
START OSTEND FIRE
GBy Cable % The Tribune ]

London, Dec. 8.--"The Daily Chron-
icle" correspondent at Dunkirk tele-
graphs: 81 understand from excellent
sources that the fire of Ostend was
caused by bombs Of our naval airmen,
and not by the bombardment of our
wArships The blaze started in the
Boulevard van lseghen, and the flames.
famed by high gale, were extin-
guished with difficulty by the German
garrison.
"The damage is not considerable.
having regard to the nature of the
outbreak. The glare could be seen
from the dunes near Newport"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-08
JEWS REFUSE TO
WEAR IRON CROSS
tBy Cable to The Tribune. ]

Berne, Switzerland, Dec. while
previously soldiers of the Jewish faith
never attained any rank in the German
army, now promotion is given whole
sale. In the Prussian army alone
twelve Jews have just been promoted
TO be officers; in the Bavarian, another
twelve, and one each in the Saxon and
Wurtemburg armies.
Seven hundred and ten Jews have re-
ceived the Iron Cross. Some refuse
to wear the decoration because it is the
emblem of the Christian faith.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-08
AVIATOR KILLS
TEN CIVILIANS

London, Dec. s.-A correspondent OF
the Central News in northwestern
France says:
"In attempting 20 destroy a railroad
station a Taube aeroplane dropped two
bombs on Hazebrouck. The first did no
harm, but on returning the aeroplane
dropped a bomb on a curious crowd
gathered about a hole made by the first
missile, killing ten and wounding five
civilians, including women and chill
dren."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-08
ously affecting American manufactur-

ers.
Regarding the embargo on wool ex-
ports, it has been explained officially
that this operates only to prevent the
expectation of Australian and other
British colonial woods to points out
side Of England or her colonies. 1t does
not apply to Argentine woods or woods
coming from any other country into
England and bought for re-exportation
to America.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-08
GENERAL Won MEYER
KILLED BY AVIATOR
nv Cable 10 The Tribune ]

Berne Via London), Dec. THE
Bavarian press reports that Major Cen
eral Won Meyer, while entering motor
car, was killed by an arrow shot by a
hostile aviator.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-08
ITALIAN TROOPS
ORDERED TO LIBYA

Rome, Dec. Eight battslions Of
Italian troops have been ordered to
Libya to reinforce the troops there,
and, according to the announcement,
"to be ready for any aggression"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-08
SANTA CLAUS SHIP
ARRIVES AT GENOA

Genoa, Italy (via Romeo, Dec. THE
United States naval collier Jason ar
rived here to-day, and is awaiting ar
engagements TO be made TO disembark
the Christmas presents she has brought
for the children Of the warning states.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-08

to the sea. They have a solid wall in
front of them, which they cannot break
down, and before which they will shat
ter themselves to pieces if they try"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-08
FRENCH PRESIDENT
GOES BACK TO PARIS

Bordeaux, Dec. President Poin-
care will transfer his official residence
TO Paris this week. He will arrive
there in time TO preside at u Cabinet
meeting on Friday.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-11-20
Providing Water

How range which ordinarily
can not be grazed because Of in
adequate water facilities car he
opened up for stock, is told by
the department of agriculture in
Farmers Bulletin 592 on the de-
velopment and improvement Of
stock watering places upon ma
tional forests.
No stock range can be said to
be properly utilized, the depart
ment AYERS, if there is an uneven
distribution of water. On some
areas the water supply is not
sufficient for the numbersof stock
the forage will support. On
others the water supply is suf-
ficient, but is not permanent,
making it necessary to remove
the animals before the season is
over. Still other areas are made
practically worthless for stock
purposes by the absence of water
except at rare intervals during
winter.
Range cattle need from 8 to iC
gallons of water a day, says the
| department, and sheep from y
To ? gallons, unless there is &
heavy dew and an abundance OF
succulent feed. No matter how
good the forage on a given ares
may be, animals must have al
the water they need or they will
not thrive. Cattle, moreover
should not be required to trave
on an average more than 2 mile.
to reach water, if they are to b
in marketable condition in tn,
fall.
Tit flow from ordinary spring.
and even from seeps can be in,
creased by digging them out an,
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-11-20
Nez PerCC County
To Be Dry

With the success of the pro-
gressive party in Nez Perez coun-
ty another county is added to the
list of dry counties in Idaho, the
progressive candidates for coun-
ty commissioners having pledged
themselves to refuse to grant any
liquor licenses, if elected.
The wet and dry issue was the
principal issue in Nez Perez coun-
ly, owing to the recent heated
contest over a wet and dry cleo
ton in which the dries claimed
they had been counted out by
fraud by the vets. Following
the announcement of the result
by the commissioners, giving the
county to the vets after the To-
cal option election, by a very
small majority, the dries appeal
ed to the supreme court for a re-
count. In that appeal they were
defeated, and the progressives of
the county Immediately made the
question an issue, declaring that
IL their candidates were success
full for county commissioners, the
county would be made dry the
same as Latah and other counties
are kept dry, through the refus-
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-11-20

curbing the sides with cement,
the water being carried in pipes
to conveniently situated troughs.
Swampy spots can often be made
TO furnish a water supply by
cutting other channels across
the main one, and drawing the
spring and surface water to some
storage point outside. Streams
flowing thro-gh deep canyons
may be made accessible to stock
l;y constructing trails over which
the animals may reach them, or
by raising the water to the sur
face of the canyon by mechanical
means.
When a natural water supply
is some distance from the range
small dirt flood-water reservoirs
can be constructec almost any
where to supplement the natural
supply. If a low place with a
heavy adobe or clay soil is sell
ected in the middle Of some open
park with sloping hills about it
comparatively little work with
pillow and scraper will construct
a reservoir which, when trampled
and puddled by use, will hold
enough water for many head of
stock for some time. Burrows
running diagonally across the
slopes will collect the rainfall or
melting snow waters and carry
them directly to the reservoir for
storage. Artificial reservoirs
permit the stock to be scattered
cut over a larger area than or
dinarily, and remove the need
for them to concentrate at per-
manent watering places.
Where the natural water sup
ply is more than so feet below
the surface Of the ground the best
way to reach it is, says the de-
partment, is by drilling or bor-
ing a we'll and raising the water
by means of a windmill or pump.
A deep we'll of $50 to 800 feet,
such as is common in the Texas
Panhandle region, complete with
windmill, truck troughs, ETC., rep
resents an investment Of about
$1,000, and should easily supply
between $50 and 500 cattle daily.
No we'll is complete, claims the
department, without a reservoir
with a capacity large enough to
carry the stock dependent upon
il over long calm spell. The
J cost of a reservoir holding ap-
proximately 100000 gallons OF
I water should not exceed 500.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-11-20

al of the commissioner to issue
licenses for the sale of liquor.
The vets backed The republic
an candidates and the dries back
ed the progressives and the issue
was as squarely drawn as in a
local option election. The Sun
day schools and churches openly
advocated the election Of the pro-
gressive ticket as in local option
elections. they have advocated the
dry side of the question. The
progressive commissioners, that
is, the dry commissioners were
elected by an overwhelming plur-
atty.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-11-20

the people of the United States of
America. Our people have been
better fed, better sfothed, better
housed and better paid for their
labor than the people of any other
nation in the world; our harvests
have been abundant; we have
made progress in material things,
education and moral uplift; we
are at peace with the world and
in happy contrast with Othcf
great nations of the world where
destruction and desolation in the
rule. The horrors of war now
in progress in other lands can
not adequately be described, and
it is sufficient cause for thanks
giving and prayer that our land
is spared this wantom waste of
life and treasure bringing poverty
and sorrow to millions Of homes.
America, The Land of the Free
and the Home of the Brave, is
a land to be especially appreciat-
ed at this time.
Idaho, the Gem of the Mount
aims, has partaken of her full
share of the blessings Of our
common country.
Nov, therefore, /, John M.
Haines, Governor of the State of
Idaho, do hereby join with the
President of the United States in
designating and setting apart
Thursday, the twenty sixth day
of November, Thanksgiving Day
and / call upon the people to
cease from all labor on that day
and congregate at their houses
of worship, or assemble at pub
lie meeting places, or gather
around the family alter and Of
fer to Almighty God their mos
heartfelt thanks for the blessings
that are ours, and their mos
fervent prayer for the perpetuit.
Of the conditions that make sucl
lDltSSlnSS pOSolb -Olldilho Via
ours is a land where every cit
izen is protected in life, libert
and in the pursuit of happiness
prayers that as natiOn we ma
ever be guided by the inspiration
of the Fathers of the Republic
thanks that our Country is a
peace with the world, prayers tina
the carnage across the seas ma
cease.
In testimony whereof, l hav
hereunto set my hand and caus
ed the great Seal of the State O
: Idaho to be affixed.
Done at Boise, the Capital, thi
the ninth day of November, in tn
, year of our Lord one thousan
, nine hundred fourteen, and of tn
independence of the United State
Of American the hundred thirty
, ninth.
JOHN M. HAINE
Governor of Idaho
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-11-20

When in st Joe stop at the Com
mercial Hotel. Hot and cold water
bath. M. D. Harris, proprietor.
A. N. Carleton has been spend
ing few days up the river on a
hunting trip.
Nelson will fill your mail or
ders promptly.-adv
C. S. Flint was at Occur d.
Alene Wednesday and Thursday
looking after business matters.
Orpheus White for shoe repair
ing. Agent for Whites logging
shoes. adv If
Attorney H. J. Hull has been
spending the past few days in
Occur d'Alene on legal business.
For Sale-35 fine white Pekin
ducks. G. w. Jarmin, st. Maries
Phone iii3. adv 2t.
Ed Holman, G.. M. Keister, w.
l.. Geist, w. C. Guile, P. t. Sween-
ely, A. A. Darknell and o. B. Moon
were at Occur d'Alene Thursday
to interview Governor Alexander
on county division matters.
Jefferson, Three Lakes, Han
son and our OWE make of shoes.
Mail orders to any place free of
charge. Oliver Nelson. adv
Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Butler
returned Thursday evening from
a few days visit at Spokane and
Occur d'Alene.
William Knoll of the St. Maries
Lumber company returned Thurs
day evening from a business trip
to Spokane.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-11-20
Thanksgiving
Proclamation

"As the years roll by, Divine
Providence bestows abundant
favors upon the American Nation.
The year 1914 has been no ex-
ception. When we contemplate
the conditions of the nations of
the Earth, no people have been so
blessed and so favored as have
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-11-20

Geo. O'Dwyer spent a few days
in Spokane the first of the week
attending the Apple Show.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-11-20

John Filseth who recently NOV
ed here from Troy, Idaho, has
purchased the transfer line and
dray business of J. l.. Robinson
and is now operating it. Mr..
Robinson will move to Seattle in
a few days.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-11-20

Orpheus White for shoe repair
ing. Agent for Whites logging
shoes. adv If
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-11-20
CifyM Brief

Meet me at the Hotel Normoyle
at Occur d'Alene.-adv If
For good portraits, latest
finish, stop at the Art Studio.
Kodak finishing neatly done.
Enlargements made from choice
negatives. adv. 81
j. E. Thompson, an insurance
man of Occur d'Alene, was in the
city Wednesday on business.
Nelson's store is open even
ings.-adv
John Bolton is spending a few
days in Occur d'Alene looking af-
ter some property interests.
]. C. Hunt was a business Wis
itor from st. Joe Wednesday.
For Sale-Dry Rick Wood.
See VIM. Stay or phone ii4i. If.
j X. Booth left Wednesday for
Wallace to look after some bus
mess matters.
Razors and cutlery and pocket
knives from the best makers.
Yes, and Nelson undersells
them all. adv
The ladies Of the Episcopal
church are preparing for their
Christmas bazar to be held We'd
pesday, December &c.
For Sale-Dry Tamarack wood
Either stove length or 4 foot, al
reasonable prices delivered. w
M. Harrington, p. o. Box COZ II
Furnis h ed housekeeping
roms for rent. Phone No. zoos. Il
Captain Perry Of the Red Col
lar line was up from Occur d.
Alene wednesday on business.
Nicely furnished rooms to rent
Eight dollars per month, corner
of Fourth and Washington. Cal
1053-2 rings. adv
Nelson undersells them all.-tl
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-11-20

John Bolton is spending a few
days in Occur d'Alene looking af-
ter some property interests.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-11-20

Socks, Socks and some so ks
at Neilson's.-ad"
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-11-20

Lost-Between Washington
and 9Th street and Shaw's cor
ner and the pool room, a CAMEO
BROOCH. Finder please leave
at Shaw's corner and receive a
reward. adv 2t.
Charles Leaf of Fernwood was
a business visitor in the city We'd
nesday.
New and secondhand goods of
every description bought and sold
and exchanged. Stay and Krouse.
Phone 1913. II
Nelson sells more advertised
lines of goods than any three
stores in this town.-adv
Mr.. and Mrs Tompkins left
Tuesday on a short hunting trip
Strayed-A sorrell horse, white
mark in face, weight from 1900
to 1900. Any information will be
paid for. C. H. Mclaughlin If.
p. II. O'Reilly has rented a
part of the Russell lot on College
avenue and is putting up a plumb
ing shop on it.
A brick store building for rent
cheap. Call at this office. adv
Mrs o. B Moon is spending a
few days in Occur d'Alene visit
ing friends.
Secondhand Store. Phone 1913.
Stay & Krouse.
Ingersol and watches or other
makes at Neilsons.-adv
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-11-20

j. E. Thompson, an insurance
man of Occur d'Alene, was in the
city Wednesday on business.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-11-20

Nelson's store is open even
ings.=adv
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-11-20

For good portraits, latest
finish, stop at the Art Studio.
Kodak finishing neatly done.
Engagements made from choice
negatives. adv. 2t
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-11-20

J. C. Hunt was a business Wis
itor from st. Joe Wednesday.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-11-20

A. N. Carleton has been spend
ing a few days up the river on d
hunting trip.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-11-20

For Sale-Dry Rick Wood.
See VIM. Stay or phone ii4f. If.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-11-20

When in st Joe stop at the Com
mercial Hotel. Hot and cold water
bath. M. D. Harris, proprietor.