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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01
TRENCHES WON BY ALLIES
French and English in Heaviest Often
slve for Many Months Advance
Lines Along Front Of 20 Miles.

civ for Many Months Advance
Lines Along Front Of 20 Miles.
londonderry and continuous at
tacks by the British and French have
cost the Germans more than 10000 un-
wounded men taken prisoners and 20
miles Of trenches In the west.
Souchez has been stormed and cap-
tured. and an advance is reported north
Of Arras. The assaults. which began
on the morning Of Sept. Is, at last &C.
counts were still raging furiously.
A German official statement for
warded from Berlin admits German re-
verses.
For several weeks there had been an
almost incessant bombardment with
big guns, increasing late last week in
intensity, particularly In the sectors
where infantry attacks took place. This
prepared the way for the general as
sault.
The French, who have the most i'm
portant gain to their credit, made their
chief onset in Champagne, where In
December they: made q considerable
gain. This attack, backed by q ire
mendous artillery nre, gave them pos
session Of more territory than they had
fetaken from the Germans since the
dug themselves in after the bat
tie Of the Marine.
According to the French, the Ger
mans were driven out of their trenches
over q front Of 10 miles, varying In
depth from two-thirds Of . mile to two
and . half miles. The French in this
engagement captured $4,000 prisoners.
TIE importance Of this gain lies In the
fact that every yard Of ground taken
In this region weakens the German po-
rsition around verdur, from which the
Germans might be compelled to retire
should the French make q fufther adj
vance.
This attack wal made in cooperation
with the British, who attacked on eth
ersside Of LA Bassee Canal. The at
tack south of the canal was, Field Mar
shat Sir John French reports, i com
plate success. Trenches f1e miles In
With and shout 1000 yards IN depth
weEe takcnat this point.
This push forward gives the British
possession of the road from Lens to
La Bassee. which was used by the Ger
mans FOR moving troops and supplies
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-01
New Uniform for Police,

New Uniform for Police.
The Jackson police. according to
chief. will be equipped with new ca
and uniforms before the opening
the Mississippi State Fair. The vi
ter outfits are more durable sud gis
them a natter appearance.
Fair Keys Selling.
The State Fair Keys are now Q
sale In this city and are be ing Sc
orally purchased and worn. .rney NJ
handsome little lapel ornaments. H.
believed the entire five. Thousand vi
be sold.
VIII Buy Prison supplies.
J. ]. Conan, secretary Of the boAl
OF State prison trustees. IL by figp
ing ont the next list Of supp46s VIII
Il will be necessary to purdAnse-
Conan states that the boar& will :
deavor to purchase . line Of Enrdv&
dry goods, groceries. drug&
hats, meats. auto supplies 81 50
other regulates. An ef1o9k wu
made TO close contracts tot
mcatho' period. This bqsln&
am0ng the transaetio1S -
tng - = hold the firsts -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03

and the Controller had 20 sign every
city warrant personally. except for The
salaries Of the school teachers and po-
llcemen.
During tho administration of Con-
troller Coler. in 1899. Mr.. Haag became
chief bookkeeper Of tho Department OF
Finance. ard or January /. 1905. was
appointed secretary OF the Board OF
Estimate.
As n member Of special commits
sion appointed by Mayor Mcclellan Mr..
Haag drew the bill enabling the city 70
sell its liens on property for uncol-
lected taxes. instead OF selling the
property under foreclosure. Mr.. Hasg
is also the author Of the Grady bill pro-
viding for the retirement OF super
animated employees. and is now mem
Der Of the Mayors pension commission.
lie instituted the practice Of printing
calendars for the weekly meetings OF
the Board of Estimate.
Because Of his great popularity rs
well as ability Mr.. Haag was nominated
by Tammany for Borough President in
1909. He was defeated. however. with
every member of his ticket except
Mayor Gaynor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03
CITY GETS NEW FIRE
FIGHTING MACHINE
Nine Pieces of Apparatus, Most
~ in Staten Island.

Three new engines capable of throw
ing more than half million gallons OF
water in twelve hours and six hook
and ladder trucks of type never used
i'm this city before have been added TO
the Fire Department motor apparatus.
The new apparatus will be able TO cover
a radius which would require three
times as many horse drawn companies
10 cover and reach stations promptly
after receipt OF an alarm.
Most Of the new machines are DIS
tributed among nine new companies,
including those which have supplanted
volunteer fire companies in Whitestone,
Long Island. and New Dorp. Staten ISL
and: the others having been formed Tor
additional protection in Manhattan,
Brooklyn and Queens.
As distinguished from serial trucks,
the new ones are known as city ser
vice hook and ladder trucks, the limit
Of the extension being fifty feet, which
is sufficient 10 meet requirements in
the sections 70 which they will be as
signed permanently. The new model
il able TO make thirty miles an hour on
level roads. 1t is equipped with a
fortv-gallon chemical tank and goo feet
OF hose.
To organize the new companies IL
was necessary 20 furnish equipment for
fFteen men in each case. In all 1877
Items of supplies were delivered ready
for use at s a. m. Friday, when every
nan in each company answered the
rolcall and sent back the "jn service
s{gnal within thirty seconds after hear
ing eleven strokes Of the gong, known
IN the department as test.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03
HISC0CK HOME FOR SUNDAY
Billy" TO Dwell in Rich Surroundings
During Syracuse Campaign.

Syracuse, y. Y, Oct. Billy Sun
day will direct his Syracuse campaign
from the splendid home of the late
Frank Hiscock, once United States
Senator, at 415 West Onondags Street.
The house, which is in fashionable
section. has been rented for six weeks.
The evangelist will preach his first
sermon October 81. His campaign will
end December 10.
Sunday schools and churches are
forming clubs. neighborhood meetings
have started and work on the tabor
nacle has begun, while his advance
man is choking the columns Of the
local papers with press notices.
Unitarians and Universalists arc
preparing for the fray. Sunday Al
ready has announced his intention OF
assailing them when he reaches here,
and they are making plans TO bring
rival speakers 10 the city. revolt
among the members of the Ministerial!
Association has been squelched.
The tabernacle. on Taylor Street, Will
seat 10000 people and give standing
room for 1000 more A baby was
born in the tabernacle hospital PIT
Omaha. where the evangelist IS con
Quoting q campaign, and he insists
that a hospital be included IN me
plans for the Syracuse structure.
Pastors Of UNCONVENTIONAL churches
have agreed TO close their churches
during the revival. and are hard at
work organizing the city into d's-
frfc+c
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03
Wo1nen's PetticOats

Many entirely new and Individual
features are presented i'm the
Autumn assemblage of WOmen's
Silk Petticoats, which portray the
latest ideas i'm combination fabrics
and trimmings, many of the latter
being of dainty Lace and fur.
Petticoats of taffeta, messaline,
washable satin, crepe de Chime, silk
or wool jersey are i'm stock at $3.50
to S65.OO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03
In the Blouse Department

the newest originations from
abroad are exhibited i'm dressy mod
els of chiffon, net, lace and fable silk
at $3.50 to 1000
OF lingerie materials, daintily
4rin7ned $3.50 to $500
The Armerican=m1ade Blouses are I'm
am abundance of attractive styles
and are rmodishly made of maGeri=
ais such as French crepe, lace,
satin, crepe de Chime, rmarquisette'
satin and chiffon combinations,
and various fancy striped fabrics,
at SS.75 to $3.50.
While number of An1erica-=nace
Lingerie Blouses may be obtained
at S3.2S TO $3.50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03
Kisses and Juniors
Apparel

A considerable section has been al
lotted, ON the Second Floor, to the
Outfi1Ging of misses, debmtantes'
and the younger set. Here may be
found pleasing selections i'm q
splendid variety of fashions.
Tailor=made Suits, $3.50 to 1880
Observation-Disclosures, 1880 to 475'W
Daytime Coats 1850 to l7S.oO
Tailor=rmade Dresses 1880 to 135.OO
Evening Gowns 2SoSO to 4SU.WW
Evening Wraps $500 to l75.OO
SeDarate Skirts S.5Oto $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03

citizons," said Mr. iaag yesterday
when a Tribune reporter caught him
in reminiscent mood. land conse-
quen.ly little appreciation Of their
worth Is exhibited. The fact is that
most OF our officials are forgotten in
short time after they go out % Office"
Mr.. Haag believes. however. that a
career in the city service should be at
trac,ive 20 young men-he was less
than seventeen years old when he
started his
Two years after he became an en-
ploye of the city Mr.. Haag was trans
fcrred 20 the Controller office. His
work vas with the Board Of Appor
tionment and Audit, spccially created
by the Legislature TO handle the ire
mendous amount of unpaid salary and
other claims following the practical
bankruptcy Of the city due 70 the ring
frauds exposed in 1871. When this
had been cleaned up Andrew H. Green.
later known as Father Of Greater New
York, and then Controller. promoted
him to be booskeeper in charge Of APP
preparations and the registration OF
city warrants. In those days the Mayor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03

There are few who can boast that
length OF continuance in service and
none in 40 important a position.
When Mr.. Haag started as a clerk IN
the Office Of the Receiver Of Taxes. on
October /. 1870. A. Oakley Hall was
Mayor and Richard B. Connolly vas
Controller The vast majority Of the
people who nre now worrying abou, the
increase in the tax rate probably never
heard OF Mayor Hall. nor Of many Of
his successors under whom Mr.. Hang
served. They included William F.
Havemeyer. William II. Wickham. Ed
ward Cooper, Smith Ely. jr., Abram s.
Hewitt, Franklin Edison. William r.
Grace. Hugh J. Grant. Thomas F. Gil
roy. William l.. Strong. Robert A. Van
Wyck, Seth Low, George b. Mcclellan,
William J. Gaynor and John Purroy
Mitchell.
unfortunately, public officials in this
city do not live in the memory Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03
The Department for
L,aCes and Lace Robes

contains q magnificent collection
of novelties, comprising spanglec
robes, flouncings and all=overs,
designed i'm Paris especially for
B. Altman & Co. and conveying the
latest mode.
The coIors predonlinating are
sapphire, emerald, clair de lune,
sphinx, marron and opal. I'm the
metal effects q profalsion of silver
and gold laces are being shown
Including the Flat Venise, as dis
played ON the Jenny model.
There is also q wonderful assort-
ment of colors i'm Silk Nets, partic=
ularly the shaded or om15re tones
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03
Plan Will Not Work.
SAYS Lawson In Jail

Trinidad, Col. Oct John r. Law
son, international board member of the
United Mine Workers Of America, who
is confined in the county Jail here
awaiting decision Of the Supreme Court
on his application for new trial. said
tonight that the Rockefeller industrial
plan vas not practical.
The plan will not prove the factor
20 promote Industrial peace in Colo
RADIO, because IL does not contain the
essentials Of collective bargaining. but
rather attempts TO substitute paternal-
ism ior democracy, or philanthropy for
justice" he declared.
The coal miners Of Colorado are not
seeking charity; they want justice
They are only asking the same rights
that the officials Of the Colorado Fuel
and Iron Company claim for them
selves the right 20 join the organiza-
tion OF their choice. which is pro-
vided for by statute in Colorado. They
demand the privileges of selling their
labor through the medium of collective
bargaining"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03
SIXTEEN MAYORS
BOSSED THIS MAN
Joseph Haag, Board of
Estimate Secretary, IS
Years in City Service.

II there is n man in New York who
knows more about the city government
and its development for the last forty
five years, lot him come forward and
match his knowledge with that Of Jo-
seph Haag, secretary Of the Board Of
Estimate. Il is the conviction Of the
friends of Mr.. Hang. who on Friday
celebrated the forty-ffth anniversary
Of his entrance into the city's service,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03
VETERANS SEE DOVES
OF PEACE LIBERATED
Messages of Good VIII Sent on
Wing as Encampment Ends.


Washington, Oct -Four doves,
bearing messages 90 the rulers Of the
earth. expressing hope for a return
Of peace and good Will. were ioerated
by four young women representing the
four sections Of this country this after
noon, at the last function Of what viii
probably be the last encampment Of the
Grand Army Of the Republic 20 be held
in the capital Of the nation they saved.
The forty-ninth annual encampment
of the Army, with its wonderful
pageant. recalling the grand review
which followed the surrender Of Lee
at Appamattox, passed into history
with the conclusion OF the meeting to-
day under the dome Of the Capitol.
Hope is already being expressed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03

All Charged or Paid Purchases
(inclmding heavy and bulky ship
ments) will be forwarded Free of
Charge, by mail, express or freight,
10 any point I'm the United States.
The methods of shipment are OPP
fional with B. Altman & CO. and no
discounts are allowed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03
POLICE INSPECTOR CLEARED
Woods Dismisses Charges Against
Wakefield and Captain Scoble.

Inspector George r. Wakefield, mead
If the Second Inspection District, and
Captain George r. Scoble, OF the Mer,
Ger Street Station, have been found
not guilty Of neglect of duty IN failing
70 report and suppress gambling IN
the district. according 70 Commissioner
Woods. who dismissed the charges
yesterday. 40. oc;s.
cations, failure 20 report the eh'sS ~.
~ TWO gambling houses, one in west
Rrosdway' and the other on Broadway
I'D failure to notify the owners OF the
S 81 in which the alleged illegal
yesorts were. of the character OF me
WANTS Scoble was charged WIN
failure to advise the commissioner Oh
snsnicious tenants in his precinct.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03
LEAKING TANK AN OIL WELL
Workmen Make Strike While Digging
Behind Paint Store.

Pennington. y. J.. Oct "A surprise
was sprung in Pennington this after
noon by the discovery Of oil on the
property Of Jonathan s. Burd. hard
ware merchant, by workmen, who were
digging a cesspool. They had reached
a depth OF six feet, when they discov-
cred a thin stream OF oil running into
the pool.
II was at first thought the oil was
leaking from a tank in the cellar OF
paint store near BY. bu; that was found
10 be intact
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03

among the veterans who are pouring
out OF town that they may all return
here in 1917 for a big reunion OF the
blue and the gray. on the occasion OF
the dedication Of the smphitheatre at
Arlington. This amphitheatre IS 70
commemorate both the Union and Con.
federate dead. so that il is regarded
az an excellent opportunity for an
other fraternizing OF the veterans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03
sews on 1Olst Birthday.

Milwaukee, Oct. 2. Mrs. Louise h
1h;nrs real Daughter Of the Ameri'
can mn Revolution, her father having been
can ca c a Washington's staff, to-day is
ooaniobroting her l6lst birthday at the
Sn,no of her daughter. Mrs. Charles
onarles. Mrs. Theirs says her health
o. her eight great grandchildren. She
ras horn in Whitesboro, y. \.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03
I'm the regular stock are
The Newest Sweaters

and Sweater Coats for Women and
Misses are displayed on the Second
Floor. The assortment includes
Sweaters of wool, two-toned silk
and Amgora, also fur trimmed
Sweaters of silk or wool. There Is
also an attractive variety Of Knit.
ted Silk Scarfs, for limousine or
evening wear in cooler weather.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03
STRIKERS RAID
ARIZONA PLANTS
Take Out All NonsUnion Men
Westinghouse Men at Pittsburgh
Decide Not 10 Walk Out.

Ph~nix. ARR, Oct. 2. Six mine Off
cials were taken prisoner to-day by
strikers and their sympathizers in the
Clifton district. They were rescued by
sherif's posse and put in the Clifton
courthouse for safety.
The strikers. said 10 number 1000,
then raidcd the Clifton Ice and Elec-
trio plants. taking out non-union men,
according TO advices received here.
Pittsburgh, Oct. Headers of the
workmen at the East Pittsburgh plants
Of the Westinghouse Electric and
Manufacturing Company who yester-
day voted or a proposition made 10
them by t. VI. Herr, president of the
company. announced to-day that the
men had decided not to strike. More
than 5000 Of the $4,000 employees voted
on the proposition. only 2,495 of whom
favored the strike.
Chicago. Oct. Peace was believed
70 be near tonight at the end of the
first week of the strike of garment
workers. II was said that an offer from
the State Board of Arbitration, which
rendered its services TO the warning
factions at the outbreak Of the diff
Guilty. might be accepted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03

conduct operations. a proportional In
crease shall be made"
The contract is to be signed by the
president and secretary OF the Colo
RADIO Fuel and Iron Company on be-
half OF its employees and the represen-
tatives of the camps.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03

ASpecial Sale of omen's MarveXGloYes
(GLACE KIDSMIN)
has been prepared and Tuesday, aordg
favorable occasion acquire these celebrated Gloves at
prices which present unequalled values.
The Offering will consist of
MAPVFX GLOVES, i'm black, tam, gray and white
rhree-casp per pair SI'0S
Oneclasp, pique per pair I'10
lNousquetaire, eight5utton length per P@I |'S0
Momsqmetaire, tweve=5uttom length per P@I z'0O
MI 4a.na s,v4aer -h,,44or teroth . . per pair 2,85
Also Mousquetaire length, i'm black gtfan an0
per pair 0T'O0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03
Lingerie
from the Philippines

The Lingerie Department has re-
ceived another shipment direct
from the Philippine Islands. All of
the garments were made under the
personal supervision OBJ. Altman
& Co.'s buyer and are unsurpassed
i'm beauty of design; fashioned of
the sheerest materials they are
adorned with the most exquisite
needlework and should prove de-
lightful acquisition to the Lingerie
wardrobe.
I'm the regular stock are
Chemises S2.ro, IFS, 2.35, 2.e5
Gowns SITS, $50, BIS, AS. $50
Pantalons 2.3s, ESQ, $50
Skirts ESQ, 3.2S, $50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03
Am Exceptional Sale of
Mems and Wonen's Silk Hosiery

(onday will provide excellent qualities at
ed price concessions.
Woens Black or Silk Hose with cotton tops and S0s
pair wv
W0n1ens Black Silk Hose PSI P~ NV
Wonnen's size Black Silk Hose per pa SI'UU
Mems Black Silk with cotton tops and solos, per pair $40
cn4ernnoraneo,,sv with the above there will be offered
MEMS BLACK Isle THREAD HALF-HOSE
44basnecfor nrfce of per haldozen ST $50
Special Sales arranged to Tomorrow (Nonoay)
will consist of
1000 Yds. of Imported All-silk Black Chiffon Velvet
40 inches wide at S3.75 yard
And IS OOO Wards of Choice Black Dress Satin
81 Inches wtde
at S5c. S1.2O, 135, 100, 100 & 275 per yard
All of these are considerably than the regular selling prices
Mail and TELEPHONE orders will receive prompt attention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03

This il registration week
Register Tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03
The Department for
WOmen'S AmeriCan.rnade
Underwear

presents q diversity Of unusual and
exclusive models, featuring the REC
ognized, advanced fashions I'm Un-
dergarments, i'm which the prevail
ing materials and workmanship
are emphasized.
Charming and decidedly chic, are
the Pantalettes of satin with gold
lace and fur trimming. Many hand
some models are shown i'm Night
robes of silk, crepe de Chime and
washable satin (pure dye).
Other garments, including the
Redingote Combination and En-
velope Chemise, have & marked
mote of originality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03

French ace Curtains ss75, $780, SIS to 1900 per pair
French Panels 4SU' $780, O|S 10 IVSV each
7;st Lace Curtains $3.50, $780, $500 to $500 per pair
P;et Lace Panels 300, 11.Oo 1880 TO $3.50 each
..e4 / ace scars from $50 upward
Firet Lace Table Covers from $50 upward
Fiet Lace Pillow Covers from 500 upward
F,ie4 I ace Chair Backs 375 upward
Piet 1 ace Arm, Pieces . $50 upward
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03

Thirty-fourth Street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03

Tomorrow Londay) throughout the week. Sale OF great
will ne held i'm the Lace Drapery section Of the Fourth Floor
Oa 2ooo imported Handmade Lace Curtains and Panels
And over 600 Imported Handmade Decorative Lace Pieces
will be offered presenting remarkable opportunity to secure
high class merchandise at ghenonaena-y low prices
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-03

Another method Of settlement open
% The miners is a hearing before the
district joint committee on coneilla-
uon. II the committee fails 20 hear,
may select an umpire, whose decis-
ion shall be binding on all parties.
" The toint committee falls 20 adjust
dispute, II is provided that II shall.
oe settled by arbitration or by refer
ehee 70 the Colorado State Industrial
Commission
The contract or Memorandum OF
Asfeement' appended says:
is mutually understood and
tsieec that IN addition 20 the rights
ana privileges guaranteed the en-
Fioyes and the company in the indus
ma representation plan herewith the
.Viio"ing stipulations respecting EN-
y.oyment, living and working condi-
ions shall govern the parties hereto
rom the date Of their signature here
"a 70 January l. 1918, and shall con
uhue thereafter subject 10 revision
spoh ninety days notice by either OF
'ae parties"
Grated are,
tight hours shall constitute a days
'V .l. Tor all underground employees.
S'he hours shall constitute days
~ork Tor all outside labor, except FIRE
men and engineers.
me schedule Of wages and the
,o'hng conditions now in force In
G several districts shall continue
I,nnout reduction, but II, prior 20
.suusty !, 1918, q general increase
49,. 80. De granted in competitive dis
e" IN which the company does not
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-11-17
LOCAL NEWS
WITH THE RANK OF: CAPTAIN.

The many friends of the Benet boys
in Abbeville are always glad to hear
of their success. During the summer
our subscribers were delighted to
Maad the letters of DR.. George Benet,
written from France where he was
engaged in hospital work. Since re-
turning to America in the early fall
he has received and accepted posi-
ton in a new British Medical Corps
Unit, with the rank of captain, and
sailed from New York this week to
begin his work. He will be assigned
to France or the Balkans on mis- ar
rival in London.
DR.. Benet is gifted as a surgeon
and starts his life work with clear
conception of it's high calling and
with a tender and merciful heart.
Every one here wishes him the great
est measure of success.
While the young doctor is doing all
in his power to alleviate the suffer
ing of the soldiers, the ballad re-
Gently published and composed by his
father, Judge W. C. Benet, is being
used all over the old country as re-
cruiting ditty and the bands are play
ing its inspiring strains.