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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
Savage Enemy Attacks on
Mountain Slopes Are
Repelled
Austrian Lines Stifen
Cadorna's Advance on the
Baipsizza Plateau Sharply
Contested

LONDON, Sept. ia major Aus
trian attack to GUST Cadorna's army
from its hold "along the crest Of Monte
San Gabrielle and on the western slopes
of the mountain descending toward
Balcano" was frustrated yesterday after
several hours Of savage fighting. The
wording of the official statement from
Rome indicates that the Italians have
mastered the north slope Of the strong
hold and made more progress toward
the summit than had yet been revealed.
The actual summit Of the height, which
has been occupied alternately by one
side and then the other, is a no-man's-
land, on which is focused the concen-
trated ire Of both artilleries.
The enemy effort was preceded by an
all-night bombardment Of great inten-
sity, which eliminated at dawn. 1t then
lifted into barrage, and the Austrian
troops swarmed up from the west and
south. The battle centred on the west
ern end of the tableland of st. Caterina
and continued, with recurring waves OF
attack, until noon, when the Austrians
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
Support for Troops
Dependents Approved
House Refuses to Raise Allow
anccs Provided in In
surance Bill

WASHINGTON, Sept. l2.-Provisions
of the soldiers and sailors insurance
bill for allowances Of from 81 to s5o
a month to dependents during the SER
vicc of enlisted men, were tentatively
approved to-day by the House.
Strenuous efforts Of Representative
Heating, Of Colorado. to have the al
lowances raised, failed. He maintained
statistics proved the proposed aliot-
mcnts would not permit families 70
live in ordinary comfort, but admins
tration leaders replied that higher
payments would make the cost TO 'he
government prohibitivc.
In addition to the government al
lowances, the bill provides that an
equal amount, il not in excess OF $40
monthly. shall be given to dependents
from enlisted mems pay. ,.
These are the amounts, IN addition 10
any sums taken from the pay, that de-
pendents would receive monthly:
Wife, no children, s15; one child,
s25; two children, $3.50, and 80 add
tional for each additional child. :,
One motherless child, 50; two chill
dren. $3.50; three children, $40; four
children, $50, and s. monthly additional
for each additional child.
One parent, SO; both parents, $40;
each dependent grandchild, brother or
sister, SIS.
Special provisions are made for the
allowances Of divorced wives.
Those in charge of the bill thought
tonight the final vote would be
reached tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
Chicago Man Bags
Two German Filters
Campbell Vanquishes Boche
Ayiators-Lovell Lands
Third Victim

PARIS, Sept. 12.--Word reached Paris
late last night that Corporal Andrew
Courtney Campbell, jr., Of Chicago, n.y.
ing with the French SquadrilIa No. 90,
had vanquished two German machines
in aerial engagements.
It was also reported that Corporal
Walter Lowell, Of Boston, a member OF
the Lafayette Squadron, brought down
his third victim on Monday.
A member of the Lafayette Squadron
on leave gives the following account OF
the aerial operations:
"Ihe Lafayette pilots were engaged
with an enemy formation of equal
strength. Pilots Of Squadrilla 50 how
cred near by, refraining from interven-
ing out of sportsmanship, but a fresh
batch OF German aircraft appeared and
attacked the three Americans. The
aviators Of Squadron G5 then FASTENED
up and helped to drive off the Germans.
1t was during this brush that Corporal
Campbell bagged his two Germans"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
Camp Dix Gets First
Four Big Field Guns
Artillery Is Named for Wilson,
Pershing, Roosevelt
and Taft

CAMP DIX. WRIGHTSTOWN, n. J.,
Sept. 12.--The first foul large field
guns TO reach Camp Dix arrived to-day
for the 3O7th and 30Sth Field Artillery.
They were christened Woodrow vii
son." General Pershing,' TEDDY
Roosevelt and "8ill Taft"
An unofficial report was circulated to-
day that orders have come from the
War Department for doubling the size
of this cantonment so that it will house
$4,000 men. This could not be con-
firmed, but the laborers have made ar
rangements to remain in the vicinity
all winter, thereby indicating that the
contractors have lots Of work ahead.
Owing TO the cold weather, the Rev.
W. c. S,enson, field director for the
Red Cross, sent out call to-day for
business men to furnish 800 sleeveless
sweaters for the soldiers. The officers
in charge Of the athletic york have laid
out a Gridiron at one end of the camp,
and football sch 1dule is being ar
ranged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
rChc Great War-113 9th ID a y

lied machines were brought TO eartn
yesterday, and Paris tells Of an enemy
raid over Dunkirk, in which there were
civilian victims. Such unusual activ-
ity in the sky almost invariably pre-
cedos offensive movements Of wide
sweep.
Paris reports no infantry engage
mcnts during the day. The powerful
raid in Champagne last night, however,
follows n number OF similar thrusts in
the Moronvilliers area and probably
foretells coming French pressure in
that region The entire German Garri-
son was either killed or made prisoner
and after destroying the hostile de-
fences petain's men returned with much
valuable booty. German attacks at
Tahure, in Champagne, and in the Yer
dun region were repealed. The British
carried out successful raids at Bullc-
court. in Artois, and AZ Lombaertzyde,
on the Belgian coast, bringing back
prisoners. All Of the belligerent cap
itals mention the lively artillery duel
in the Ypres salient
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
Berlin Records Failure of
Strong Assaults Against
Austrians
Russians Are Active
Continue Thrusts Near Dvina;
$500 Captives Taken
by Germans

LONDON, Sept. I'm Southwest
ern Moldavia the Russo-Rumanian
allies are striking hard blows at the
Austrian lines, depleted by the WIN
drawal of divisions TO support the ltaI-
ian front.
On the rest Of the Russian front the
activity was comparatively light, ou'
between the Gulf of Riga and the point
where the battle line leaves the Dvina
River the Russians, despite the doubt
full military situation IN the rear con-
time to thrust at the enemy van
guards. Berlin reports that RUSSIAN
reconnoitring detaohments thIousn.
out this area attempted TO carry ou'
advances, all Of which were checkeu'
That the German General stan COZ
siders the Riga operations compIe'e
indicated by an announcement oi 'nJ
total number of prisoners captured an"
booty taken. In the course Oh the 'At-
tie $500 captives were brought H. :,
surprisingly small number IN view Oh
the magnitude of the German ADVANCE
and which would scarcely comprise
more than the stragglers from a re-
treat so hasty and so general.
The booty, however. IS suDs.at'ia,'
including 325 cannon. third OIL WhIcG
are heavy pieces, apparently abandonedi
in the two fortresses when guatueu
the mouth of the Dvina. Besides THESE
there was a vast amount OF other sup
plies. numerous armored cars ana seN
fral completely loaded military trains.
Near Sokol, in Southeastern Buko o
VIVA the recent Russian attacks nave
ceased, but northward to The r. rra u,
River there has been considerable ar
tilery activity end general S sklrmlsn +
ing. At the other end Of the Rumanis "
front The Rumanians have maintained
tho aggressive vigorously. and yester-
day. Southwest of Tirgul and near
Okna. delivered five strong assaults,
Iii Of which. according to Berlin, were
thrown back TO their starting point
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
East
GERMAN

BERLIN, Sept IL (DAY).--Arny of
Prince Leopold-At several points between
the Baltic and the Dvina advance guards
have repulsed Russian recommending detach-
ments after engagements.
II has been established that the number of
prisoners taken in the battle of Riga il $500
and that the booty amounts 10 325 cannon.
one-third Of which are heavy pieces several
fully loaded narrow-gauge trains. large guam
titles Of pioneering materials, railway ma
terialS and alimentary supplies. and numerous
armOred cars and other troop ccnveyances.
Front of Archduke Joseph--Between the
Pruth and the Maldswa there has been fire.
quent lively artillery activity, and also rec
onnoitring engagements. The Russians did
not continue their attacks at Solka. South
west of Tirgul and Okna the enemy ad-
yanced five times against our lines. but each
time was repulsed with heavy losses.
Macedonian Front-The situation on the
southwestern bank OF Lake Ochrda has not
changed 10 any extent. In the Monastir
basin the. artillery fire is stronger than it
has been lately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
British and French Airmen
Launch Attack on
Enemy Positions
Germans Are Repealed
Petain's Men Penetrate Third
Line Trenches in Brill
liant Operation

LONDON. Sept. 12.-The only IN
fantry actions Of any importance on
the whole West front last night ard
to-day were n brilliant French recon
NOTHING operation near the extreme
eastern end Of the fighting line N
Champagne, where the German peS'-
tons were penetrated after stih hgnt-
ing clear TO the third trench system
and the repulse by the British Of 1"
strong German attack, delivered under
cover of an intense barrage southeast
of Hargicourt. village 10 the north
west of St. Quentin.
In the last twenty-four hours now
ever. there has been extraordinary "c-
tivitv in the air, with the Allies on
the aggressive. They sent their bomb
ing souadrons far. within the enemy
lives. especially in Belgium. BRUSH
naval fiiers dropped quantities OIL eX-
plosives on German airdromeS az 81
Denis Western, and Gentrode. on the
docks at BruCes and the railway estao-
EsIments at Thourout and Client
Later bombs were dropped on the ar
dromes at Sparappelhoek and Thourout
and on the munitions dump at Engel.
Fires and explosions were observed
at most OF the points Of attack, and the
raiders accounted for ten German
planes during these enterprises. oL
two German sporting machines" ono
was sent crashing into the sea and the
other was brought down within the
British lines and its occupants made
prisoner. OF a covey of nine enemy
machines five were downed after
battle.
french fiers raided Roulers, Courte-
marck and Staden, in Belgium, and hos
tile establishments az Colmar, Con-
fans. Fermy and Sarreburg. During
the day they Jagged fourteen enemy
airplanes. four being demolished and
the ten others falling badly damaged
within their own territory.
Berlin announces that nineteen Al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
HIGHEST Court Denies
Mooney a New Trial
Must Die for Preparedness Pa
rade Bomb Murder in
San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12.-Thomas
]. Mooney, under sentence OF death
for murder growing out OF a bomb eh-
plosion here last year, has been denied
T. new trial by the Supreme Court.
The denial was based on the consent
oe STATE Attorney General U. S. Webb
for reversal of judgment and not on
the record Of the case.
Frank C. Oxman was brought 70 trial
in the Superior Court to-day on clarges
CT attempted suoo, ,h ,vi.,;or NJ
Mooney for one of the bomb murders
in the course Of the preparedness pa
radc July 90, 1916, when ten were killed
and many injured.
Oxman was material witness
against Mooney. He is accused Of at
tempting to induce +. +. Rigall, of
GRANVILLE, to give false testimony
against Mooney.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13

finally retired I heir Triginal ines
completely defeat q
Before the main assault the Aus
TRANS attacked at several points along
the front Of the new Italian position
on the Bainsizza Plateau to the north
east of Monte San Gabrielle, apparently
ms diversions to draw off Cadorna's re-
serves from that part Of the line where
the main stroke was intended.
The fact OF aggressive Austrian activ-
ity in this quarter, however, suggests
that the enemy Is now well consolidated
along the eastern edge OF the plateau
and in a position TO contest any Italian
advance which may be inaugurated
when the weather clears. The Balm,
sizza defence now stands on ground
several hundred feet higher than that
occupied by the Italians, but immedi-
ately in the rear is n comparatively
deep valley, which would render fur
Their forced withdrawal disastrous. But
so far Cadorna has almost invariably
used his frontal attacks as blinds to
cover more important man9uvres on
the TANKS Of the enemy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13

which Ambassador Isbii .,a
Lansing will begin the final rsur
ttions which. IL is confidently .,l sss
here, will result in an appo,,;we'z
BY Japan Of a liberal amour, .s
mage to the Atlantic war trad. VI.
IL is known here that Jan.n;-
yi0us reluctance to have her es
ships engage In the war tr,d.. 'ehsr
large scale was due more 70 pa
70 secure first place in the e, assla
trades Of the Far East, extendinn
ward 70 South and North Ams,;.. as.
wet to the Indian Ocean. tb,a az
desire 10 avoid the risks Of -.
marine zones. W.
May Supply Crews, Too
with an assurance thu. hs, 4.
building industries will not !, ,mlH
rupted and that she can ob,,in nsr
United States sufficient steel 49,, ~ W
continue her building Of ms,.a
ships on the scale that IL sTsr,;shssi
the present time. IL is Tot donb,sI
Japan will either assign ships n As
std oHi Nht hatiN1f VI A-klter tba l..
toms. With japanese crews. 70 h. ~. We
trolled by the Japanese goyernm.,,
American and Allied uses.
There is no forecast Of the ,r-,
of vessels and tonnage that Jaoas ~
provide. Both that and the ous,.i
Of remuneration FOR the owner, MI -
discussed by the experts. ne;tb,, |"
rotary Lansing nor Viscount I,.s =. NC
Tossing 70 be masters Of the ,rs.r, ~
tion problem.
II was predicted, however. shs :.
negotiations would be conelrdeS n,
month, and that japanese msr,,...
ships would be available Tor war No.,
BY October IS.
Il has been stated suthori..i,.,,
that the discussions between vi,,o-,,
Ishii and Secretary Lansing will =.
touch upon politics as they rels.. !,
the war, nor will they deal with ,.,r;'
torial questions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
Japan Is Expected
To Supply Ships in
Return for Steel
Tonnage Is Wanted by
America and Allies for
War Zone


WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.-During the
absence from Washington Of Viscount
Ishii, head of the japanese mission, IL
was learned experts attached TO the
Japanese mission will remain here TO
discuss the shipping situation with
Americans. There is a possibility that
enlargement Of the japanese naval
patrol in the Pacific will be brought
up by Viscount Ishi.
The cooperation that the oni'ed
States desires Of Japan, il was learned
to-day, is entirely confined to shipping.
Other forms Of cooperation woxi IN
volve political considerations with
which the United States is not con-
cerned.
The compensation Japan would re-
ceivc for making a larger amount OF
her merchant tonnage available Tor
Allied and American uses. 1t was SAID
in a high quarter, would be steel plates,
or. rather. the modification in Japans
favor Of the restrictions placed on the
exportation of steel from the United
States.
America, It was disclosed to-day Is
not alone in desiring Japan to place a
portion Of her merchant tonnage at the
disposal Of the United States and OF
the Allied powers for war uses. Prior
feelcrs from Entente sources nave not
met the desired response.
The experts accompanying Vlscount
Tshii and Americans are expected TO
devote at least two weeks TO study
of the trans portation requirements OF
the war in relation to Japan's ability
20 r,Iieyn the shjpping situation, after
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
Aberdeen Reviews Sailors
Former Governor Of Ireland
pra;sesU. s. Navy at Newport

NEWPORT, r. l., Sept. Enc
friendship that exists between naval
men of this country and England was
emphasized by Lord Aberdeen, former
lieutenant Governor of Ire land, IN a
brief speech to-day at a review Of the
a 600 sailors of the naval brigade a
the training station. .,
The sailors were congratulated OF.
their fne appearance. A feature OF
the exercises was the rendition OF the
national hymns OF the United States
and England, ten thousand voices JOIN
ing in the singing on the parade
ground. -, ,oar
Aberdeen received six hundred mem
hers o fthe summer colony at the home
of Commander and Mrs. Rufus q. John
stOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
GERMAN

BERLIN, Sept j. DAY.-Army Of
Crown Prince Rupprecht-on several sectors
of the Flanders front. in Artois and north OF
ST. Quentin the artillery activity increased
considerably during the evening hours. and
infantry encounters frequently developed in
forefeld positions.
Army Of the German Crown Prince After
strong artillery activity French detschments
ADVANCED 10 violent reconnoitring enterprises
on boS, sides of the Somme Py-Souvain road,
in Champagne, They were driven back BY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
West
BRITISH

LONDON. Sept. 12.-DAY)-Earlyt this
morning the enemy attacked our trenches
east of Hargicourt north of st. Quentin
under cover of a heavy barrage. His ad-
vancing infantry were received with rifle and
machine-gun fire and ropuised
We carried out successful raids last night
northeast of Buccourt and south OF LON
Easrtzyde Heavy casualties were inflicted on
the enemy and a few prisoners were secured
by Us. 49,. =, -
Hostile artillery has been active during The
night in the neighborhood of Neuve Chapehe
and in the Ypres sector.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
Style 1916

Ask for the new Cordovan
shoes by their style number
-l3l6. They are in one
model - pictured; an Eng
lish last with just a bit Of a
spring at the toe to give COM
fort, a broad shank, broad
heel, and soft calfSkin top
that matches the cordovan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
US to Oversee PaperTrade

WASHINGTON. Sept. Ito keep a
check on the news print paper sltua-
ton. the Federal Trade Commission
will institute a system Of monthly and
weekly reports by manufacturers. The
aim is to keep publishers constantly
informed as to the rate of production
and consumption and the amount OF
psper stocks on hand.
The Trade Commission hopes that
the system will put newspaper pub
fishers in position TO demand fair
prices and make it impossible for pro-
ducers to raise prices through fear OF
a paper shortage. The Canadian gov
ernment will be asked to cooperate in
the plan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
Stovall Is Called Home
Minister to Swiss to Discus,
Neutral Shipments

BERNE, Switzerland, Sept l2.-Pl.,,
ant a. Stovall, the American Mini,t.
to Switzerland. at the desire 0. Nh
government, will shortly leave Ber-,
for a brief visit to Washington.
The purpose Of the ministers IN,
IL to discuss various matters. inelud.
ing probable shipments for Switzerland
ard other neutral countries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
Russian Exchange Falling Fast

LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE position of
Russian exchange is becoming daily
more unfavorable. To-day's rate.
quoted at from 430 to $50 roubles per
So against a normal Of $3.50, ind.
Gates a loss of confidence in the ability
Of Petrograd debtors to meet their OBJ
legations under present conditions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
Italian Front
ITALIAN

ROME. Sept. 1.-The enemy yesterday
made various attacks, which were at once re-
pulsed. against our lines on the Bainsizza
Plateau. afterward carrying out his greatest
efforts northeast Of Gorilla.
After having kept under the most violent
fire for several hours the positions occupied
by US along the crest Of Monte san Gabrielle
and on the western slopes Of the mountain
descending toward Balcano. he attacked them
from the east and the south. The bitter
struggle, which began at dawn. became more
pronounced around the western edge of the
tableland Of ST. Caterina. Finally, toward
midday. the enemy. beaten and repulsed. gave
up his fruitless attempts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
Balkan Front
FRENCH

PARIS. Sept. II Balkan THEATRE At
the Cerna bend Italian troops repulsed an
enemy detachment In the region OF Monastir
there was artillery fighting In the lake
---s@a.--~s-ss~..S.~Ss.@
region our troops CONTINUED their success,
capturing BY brilliant attack the village of
Pogrsdets. on the southwest bank of Lake
Ochrids and have driven back the enemy
northwBrd as far Hs Mumulishta height, four
kilometres north Of PogradetS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
No Details in German Reply
Kaiser Accepts Peace Plea in
Principle, Says Paper

AMSTERDAM, Sept 12.-The "Weser
Zeitung" says that the German reply to
Pope Benedict's peace plea will contain
no details, but will accept in principle
the Pope's peace programme.
The paper adds that the reply will
not be submitted TO the Main Com
mittee Of the Reichstag.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
Official Statements

our fire and In hand-to-hand fighting. A
number Of prisoners remained in our hands.
Before Verdun the artillery activity has
slackened.
Nineteen enemy ayiators have been brought
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-06-28
Furnishing SOUTHEAST MISSO

report appropriations institutions
Gardner for
that after the Legislature
had all that had been asked by the Board of Regents
has generally believed that the representatives and Senators
the Appropriations Committee
the State but justice them must be said
thatG Gardner S to be blamed.
Exceeny the political
that the Gardner
Southeast Missourians.
Governor Gardner have fault to find with the political complexion
this particular the the Cape
School, whole the State The
Normal School located here students 21 counties,
one-sxh of the whole State
This the only school the State which enough
salaries The Legislature allowed these the Cape Gaeau
Normal addition $4,000 for the library $500 for
and $4,000 These aggregated $4,000
them.
employed policy dealing schools
Grardeau could object he three other schools
salaries which the total asked
Gu And other school the State received
preparations their departments.
library, the the
laboratories will be special student who
local school during the Major danced
the the dobhufle but he used the blue
pencil like his