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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13
BASQUE PITCHING
RE7|RES GERMANS
Expert "Pelota" Players Strike
Out Teuton Regiments With
Hand Grenades.
ENEMY GUNNERS AREBAFFlED
Pyrenees Troops Hold craonne Key
Position Despite Desperate A.
tacks-German Artillery Fires
Almost at Random.

French Front.-Grenades thrown
with wonderful precision by devotees
of "pelota," the national game of Cuba,
of Spain and Of the Basque country IN
the southwest Of France, have done
much toward defeating the almost In
cessant counter-attacks by the Ger
mans on the plateau of California
oyershadOwing CraOnne, and on the
Classmates plateau, further west along
the Chemin des Danes, which are
Joined by a narrow crest.
These men, whose homes are IN the
Pyrenees, have fought gallantly since
the outbreak of hOstilities. 1t was they
who took Craonne, the key position OF
the eastern end Of the Chemin des
Danes, and it was they who were IN
possession of the town and its vicinity
when the Germans made their repeat
ed efforts to recOnQuer the ground, to
which their commanders attach so
much Importance.
The latest vain German effort was
made on June 3, when General Won
Bohm with two fresh divisions of
Rhenish troops, the Fifteenth and the
Forty-first, who had just been hurried
back from the ROumanian front, as
saulted the California and the Case
mates plateau with suddenness and
fury such as has rarely been noted on
the part of the Germans.
Snug in Their Shell Holes.
The attack opened with most In
tense artillery bombardment, under
which, however, the Basques sat tight
In their trenches imprOvised out OF
shell holes. When the awful hurricane
of shells ceased the occupants of the
trenches saw advancing toward them
wave after wave of German infantry,
who crossed the torn up ground elbow
to elbow, their numbers far in excess
of those Of the French defenders.
Not a sign, however, was given by
the Basques of yielding ground until
the German ranks opened and brought
to view men equipped with implements
throwing liquid flames. Then and only
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13

then the Basques fell back at those
portions of their lines which were
sprinkled with blazing spirit. This
retirement was but a temporary one.
The French soon organized counter
attack with grenades and bayOnets.
The hand grenades were thrown by
them with such precision owing to
their lifelong practice at their favorite
game that they forced the Germans
out again rapidly and In the fury Of
their onrush even advanced beyond
their original lines.
On the right Of this Basque line the
famous chasseurs had an equally Sc
we're fight with the attacking Germans.
who were eventually thrown back, aft,
er suffering great losses.
German Gunners Baffled.
Not an inch of the ground gained By
the French in the first movement Of
the offensive has been lost. The Ger
man artillery Is compelled to fire all
most at random, since the French pos,
sess all the most valuable observa-
tories, whence they can watch the
movements Of their enemies in the
valley of the Ailette down below and
on the crest at the other side, which
before the French offensive was the
third German position.
Information gathered from the pris-
oners shows that the German high
command cannot reconcile itself to the
loss of Craonne and the Chemin des
Danes, and the officers of the fighting
units have been ordered repeatedly to
retake them at any cost.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13
Value Of Horses Declines.

The value Of horses ON the farms In
this country seems to have fallen
slightly, for the department Of agri-
culture reports that the average value
Of these horses on january I, 1917. was
only SOB, as compared to 500 on
JRuary I, 1914. The difference In
price between the horses exported and
those on the farms is due chiefly to
the fact that only the youngest and
best horses We're sent abroad, while
those on the farms include the lame,
the blind and the halt of all ages.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13
Prickiey Pear 4 Pest.

In Queensland the prickly pear Is
literally overrunning millions Of acres
Of rich land. All efforts to eradicate
the pest have proved futile. The rapid
spread Of the thorny plants and the i'm.
possibility Of killing them off so that
the land that they occupy can be uti.
llzcd for farming or grazing purposes
has so alarmed the government Of
Queensland, as well as that Of the com.
mOnwealth itself, TINT scientists have
been invited to study the perplexing
situation with the view or devising
ways and means for Kidding the coun.
try Of the ruinOus pest.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13
The oownhlll Road.

A. J. Balfour, head Of the British
commission, told pathetic anecdOte
at New York reception about young
peer.
He was dreadfully wounded at
Mons" said Mr.. Balfour, ''and, though
he fingered on a long time, he knew, as
we all knew, that his hurts were NOR
tai.
Il met him limping painfully on his
clutches In Piccadilly one morning. He
Was the shadow of his former self.
"'You're walking very slowly said.
HE gave 4 sad kind Of laugh.
| "But I'm going very fast,' said he."
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13
Macedonia Country Of Queer People

Macedonia Country Of Queer People.
Here in Macedonia We are SO very
far away. In actual distance we may
be nearer home than If we were in
Egypt, says correspondent Of the
Manchester Guardian. We know q lot
about Egypt before We went there, but
very few Of US knew anything at eli
about Salonica, and the country which
lies behind it, nor did that country
know anything about US. Coming here
you pass through that highly favored
town as through q gate, and enter q
strange country, a country Of queer
people, queer animals and queer names.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13
II Ran in the Family.

Suicide is very initiative, according
to Wynne Baxter. the coroner. he
said he had held inquests upon q
grandfather, a father and a son, who
had all taken their lives In precisely
the same way.--LOndOn Observer.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13

FOR RENT-Large, modern room;
38 Ave. A. Phone 3OSK. 7-2O-1mo
FOR RENT-FMrnished rooms. Call
at the Business college or phone
1873. ..n 7-13.lmO
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13

FOR RENT-Large, modern rooms in
Haggart Bldg, steam heat, hot and
cold water. Apply at Hughes Elec-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13
Where Is She7

Gabe Harkin SEE, What has becum
Of tn ole time telefum girl who useter
give you yer number right awayF
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13

FOR sALE-Piano and household
furniture. Also kitchen and laundry
utensils. Prices very reasonable.
Phone 279L, or call 222 Second st.
between 8 a. m. and 2 p. m. 8-11-6t
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13
D. 7. OWENS 4 co.

D. T. OWENS & co.
Real Estate, City Property, Farm
Lands, Loans and General it1surance.
N-'.' M: 81
For sale small house and lot in
northwest part of city. Price $3.50
cash. Lot alone worth the money.
) For sale s room bungalow on the
south side. Full basement, soft. lot,
hot air heat, maple floods. House
2 years old and in fine repair. Price
$4,000 terms
&C. .-...-.. ....
D. T. OWENS 4 co.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13

FOR sALE-Six-hole Garland range,
~ in perfect condition Inquire P. G..
Remington, $40 Seventh st. y8-11-3t
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13
BOARDERS WANTED

WANTED-Roomers and 'boarders, at
Dunraven, 212 Third street. Under
new management. 8-9-1mO
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13

PIANO FOR SALE-Good. slightly
used, high grade Adam Schaof
piano. Cheap for cash or monthly
payments. Box 26, Bismarck. S-1O-7t
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13

FOR SAlE-HOusehold furniture. In.
quire of Mrs Reipteck. 116 Ave B
Q.10.dt
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13
LANDS
MISCELLANEOUS

MISCELLANEOUS
FOR sALE-Piano and household
furniture. Also kitchen and laundry
utensils. Prices very reasonable
Phone 279L, or call 222 Second St.
between 8 a. m. and 2 p. m. 8-l1-6t
FOR sALE-Six-hole Garland range,
80 in perfect condition. Inquire P. c. :.
Remington, $40 Seventh St. S-11-3t
FOR SAlE-Household furniture. In.
quire of Mrs. Reipteck. 1l6 Ave B
S-1O-4t
PIANO FOR sALE-Good, slightly
used, high grade Adam Schaof
piano. Cheap for cash or monthly
payments. Box &c, Bismarck. SLOT
FOR QUICK sAlE-Win sell Hazel.
ton billiard parlor. one carrom and
three pocket tables, one Pinnet al.
ley, confectionery, tobacco and soft
drinks Building 22x56 with alley
In rear Hot water heat, full base
nent; only amusement place in
town. w. w. Tibbetts, Hazelton,
NJ D. 8,1O.2t
TO ExCHANGE-Am looking for first
class farm, operate myself, will
trade my fine, new, $4,000 bust
ness block, in hustling and enter
prising section Chicago. Rented
$4,000 year; in section where rent
ers are guaranteed and values rap
idly increasing. Must have farm of
same high character as my build
ing. H. Rupert, RIM. 1882, National
Life Bldg, Chicago. Slit
FOR SAUE-22 H. P. Advance s1eam
engine, at a bargain, on easy
terms. A. l.. Garnes, Regan, N. D.
S.9-6t
FOR SALE-New furnishings for
Price less than present wholesale.
Phone 633U. 8-9-6t
FOR sALE-Only hotel in a good
North Dakota town of 800 popula-
ton. Write No. 227, care Tribune.
8-S-5t
ANSWERING THIS AD with your
name and address will bring you,
free, some interesting facts discov.
cred by me while in the new oil
fields. Box No. 229, care Tribune.
S-7;S-9;S-12
WANTED TO RENT-Modern medi-
UNI sized house. Address 226 Tri-
bune. S-7-6t
HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM OIL
fields. If you are interested in oil
or oil stock I'll gladly tell you what
learned while there, free. Box
No. 22S, care Tribune. S-7;S9;S-12
s1RAYED on STOLEN from my
premises Friday night, Aug. 10, one
white mare pony, weight about 700
lbs, branded as follows: On left
hip, letter III" closed at both ends;
on left shoulder, w. H." on right
on left shoulder, Nv. X" on right
able reward will be paid for infor-
nation regarding the whereabouts
of the pony. Paul Brown, Bismarck,
N. D. Slit
BEER BOTTLES WANTEO-Highest
prices for quart and pint bottles.
Geo. Coleman.
PIGEONS - Utility and exhibition
stock in Carneaux, homers and
whites; dressed squads Csc each.
Phone 1881. 7-27-6t
FOR SALE-One secondhand Detroit
gasoline range, four burner. Inquire
at 41S Fifth St. Phone SIR. 1866
REMEMBER CASPARY-For your
suit cleaning, pressing and repair.
ing. Bismarck Fur Co.. 41s Broad
way. 7-12-f
Reconciliation.
No matter how serious may seem
the quarrel between the leading man
and the "heavy" during each perform
ance, they are sure to make up before
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13

WANTED-Girl for general house.
work, $50 per month. Phone 41OF2
WANTED-Competent girl for gen
eral housework. Apply 612 Ave. A,
or phone 483. 8-11.3t
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Reconciliation.

No matter how serious may seem
the quarrel between the leading man
and the heavy" during each perform
ance, they are sure to make up before
the next enc. ..ss.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13

FOR SAuE-22 H. P. Advance sream
engine, at bargain, on easy
terms. A. L. Garnes, Regan, N. D.
2.QEf
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FOR SACE-New furnishings for
Price less than present wholesale.
Phone 633U. 8-9-6t
FOR SALE-Only hotel in a good
North Dakota town of 800 popula-
ton. Write No. 227, care Tribune.
2.2.St
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13

FOR QUICK SACE-Nill sell Hazel.
ton billiard parlor, one carrom and
three pocket tables, one Pfnnet al
ley, confectionery, tobacco and soft
drinks Building 22x56 with alley,
in rear. Hot water heat, full base
ment; only amusement place in
town. w. w. Tibbetts, Hazelton,
N. D. 8,10-2t
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13

ANSWERING THIS AD with your
name and address will bring you,
free, some interesting facts discov.
cred by me while in the new oil
fields. Box No. 229, care Tribune.
Q.7.Q.Q.Q,10
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13

FOR SALE-Everett roadster in good
running condition at bargain. In
quire at ia Thayer. Phone 137 or
SIT. S.1O-6t
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13

WANTED-Woman for general house
work on farm. Phone 41OF21.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13

MANITOBA thoroughly competent
maid for general housework in fam.
lily of two. Wages $35 per month.
Address 230, Tribune. 8-1O-3t
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CARPENTERS WANTED-Six good
men at once, call or phone C r.
Calkins, Garrison. N. D. $780,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-13
FOR SALE OR RENT-H0USES
AND FLATS

FOR SAIE-NeW, modern house on
Thirteenth st. north. S. s. Clifford,
city. 8-7.6t
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FOR SAlE-One secondhand Detroit
gasoline range, four burner. Inquire
ut as Fifth St. Phone SIR. 1856
REMEMBER CAsPARY-For your
suit cleaning, pressing and repair.
ing. Bismarck Fur Co.. 41S Broad
way. 712-tf
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WANTED-C0mpetent mechani. at
Lair Motor Sales Co. Slit
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HELP WANTED-MALE

WANTED Trustworthy man with
ability to sell. For automobile sales.
Experience unnecessary. Permanent
position. Opportunity for advance.
ment. Apply Lair Motor Sales
Co. 8.9-6t
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-07-20
MADE FIRST HAY
on WESTERN SLOPE
Pioneers Of 1871 Meet and
Swap Tale. Of Early Days
in Cunnison.

To renew acquaintances Of 46 years
ago is unusual, almost unheard Of in
this new country.
But that was what happened when
J. NJ. White of Saguache stopped Lon
Hartman on the street yesterday and
began to talk of early days of 1871 in
Gunnison.
At that early date, Mr.. White, had
just arrived from Pennsylvania, and
was in charge of the government
cattle for the Los Pinos Indian agency
built the year before by Kettle &
Crane. Otto Mears received all the
contracts, but sub-let them to the few
residents on this side of the range.
In the fall of II, Mr.. White helped
put up the first hay crop Of the West
ern Slope. Chas. Perkins, had been
here the year before and built the
little log cabin in the Hartman grove.
That fall they put up the chimney
and Fireplace, and Mr.. Hartman, who
arrived year or SO later and took
over the stock contracts, completed
this cabin and several others in the
group still standing.
Mr.. White had not seen Mr.. Hart
man in over 80 years, and they had a
great treat talking over those inter-
esting pioneer days. Jay White,
'ranchman of Parlin is q son of the
elder White, and Mrs. VIM. Knapp Of
Doyleville is a daughter. He is spend
ing some time on this side of the con-
tinental divide visiting them.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-07-20
RESPECTED LADY OF
DOYLEvILLE PASSES AWAY

The old residents Of Gunnison
county will be sriexed tss learn Of The
death Il Mrs. NARY Elizabeth Nc
Connell. ~
The immediate cause of her death
was blood poisoning rs a result of
cutting her toe with q razor. This
accident happened in the late winter.
The toe was amputated but she fail
ed to recover from the poisoning.
Mrs. Mcconnell was born in Syp-
lanta, Michigan, in 1910. When she
was seventeen years old when she
went to Graveley Valley, California,
by the way of the Isthmus of Pana-
ma. Then her people moved to Mar
isville, where she married D. A. Nc
Connell. They then moved to Mis-
souri, and in 1879, they came to Doyle
vile.
There were nine children born to
them of which six are still living.
She was member Of the Presbyter-
ian church here for thirty-three years.
She died at her home in Doyleville,
Sunday evening at $50 o'colck at the
age Of n.
The funeral was held Tuesday at
the Presbyterian church at 200
o'clock, Rev. w. G. Mcconnell of
Ouray officiating. The body was
buried in Mason's and Odd Fellows
cemetery.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-07-20
DRAFT BEING MADE At
WASHINGTON TO-DAY
Watch for Your Number, if Published in the
News-Champion Last Week.

(b) If you are found physically
tion within days after your call, you
qualified and file . claim for exemp-
will be given 10 days after filing your
claim of exemption to file proof in
support of your claim Of exemption.
(c) If you are found physically
qualified and file no claim for exemp-
tion, or if you do not appear for phys
icsl examination. your name will be
posted to the district board as one
who was called for military service
and was not exempted or discharged.
On the eighth day after call, or with
in two days thereafter, copies of the
list of persons SO posted to the dis
trict boards will be given to the press
with request for publication, will be
posted in place at the office of the
local board accessible to the public
view, and notice will be mailed to you
at the address on your registration
card.
Therefore watch the notices posted
in the Office of the board about 10
days after the day you were called and
make arrangements for the prompt
receipt Of mail.
(a) No claim of discharge on ac-
count Of the industry in which you
are engaged can be decided by local
board.
(b) Whether you file a claim of ex-
emption or not, you must present
yourself for physical examination ON
the day named in the notice.
The following are the only grounds
for exemption:
l. That you are an officer, legis-
lative, executive, or judicial of the
United States, State or Territory, or
the District Of Columbia.
5, ,2ssNntsyou-uss-ss4ssular-or>aul or duly
ordained minister Of religion.
8. That you were on May 1S, 1917,
student preparing for the ministry
in any recognized theological or di-
vinity school.
a. That you are in the military or
naval service Of the United States.
S. That you are subject of Ger
many, whether you have taken out
papers or not.
6. That you are resident alien
who has not taken out first papers.
Continued on Fifth Page)
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-07-20
WAUNITA SOCIETY TO
HOLD ANNUAL MEET

With the advent of DR.. C. G. Davis
and large numbers of people socially
and financially important in Chicago
and other middle western cities, the
summer resort of Waunita is taking
on great activity.
Chief among the seasons pleasures
is the annual meeting of the Waunita
society, which DR.. Davis informs us
is to take place Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday. August 1, 2 and 3.
Prominent men and women will lee
ture. Friday evening is to be EAR
tistic evening"" with q vocal and In
strumental concert. The grand coun-
ty ball is set for Saturday night, Aug
ust 4th.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-07-20

Contestants Prises
G. J. Vance, rider, Vance horse. first
prize $4,000
Lee Utterback, rider, Fishers horse,
second prize ze--------------$30.O0
Ed. McCully, rider, Gates horses,
third prize -------$20.00
Wild Horse Race:
Contestants Prizes
Earl Evans, first ------------$30.0O
John Balm, second ----------$2O.00
Bailey Wilson, third --------$1O.O0
Bucking Contest:
Prizes, $500, $4,000, $500, $500,
$1,000 and $500. The riders were
Lee Utterback, Hank Otter, William
BERTHE, Dick Dean, Jack Andrews.
This contest will not be decided un-
til tomorrow.
Ladies' Free-for-AIl u Mile Dash:
Prizes, $4,000, $500, $1,000.
Miss Ruth Howard on Lees horse,
"Jack Dempsey" 1st.
Mrs. C. A. Miller on Miller's horse,
Little Ike, End.
Rider not known, Vance's horse,
Pauline, Bird.
Mems Free-for-All V Mile Dash: r
Prizes, $4,000, $4,000, $4,000. Y
"Red Buck" Lees horse, rider
Moskinson, 1st.
Meadow" Fishers horse, rider
o. B. Fisher, End.
Little Ike, Miller's horse, rider un-
known, 3rd.
On Friday there is quite change
Of program. The tournament is GER
tainly well attended this year. There
is already almost more people than
the town can accommodate and more
coming each day. However, the peo-
pie Of Gunnison will no doubt meet
the demands Of the crowd as in years
before.
The ball game Friday morning was
rather one-sided affair. The score
being 6 to in favor Of Grand juno
tion. Stevens pitched and Miller
caught for Delta. For Grand Junction
Higgins was pitcher and Macintosh
Continued on Fourth Page)
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-07-20
Ore Strike on Cement Creek
Looks Mighty Big to Miners

Bunker Hill camp in Walrod gulch
on Cement creek promises good things
in mining way this season.
Tom Estes has been working the
Bunker Hill this spring and has Whist
may prove to be . sensational serilke
found in the lime. In . thirty foot
tunnel, nine feet Of ore has been dis
covered, which exhibits splendid lead,
oliver, and gold values with . car
Donate ore yet untested which evident
~ i high IN copper content.
Assays run from % to e. pr eent
lad with $40 in gold md q ounces
in silver. On tie surface this lad i
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-07-20
SHEEP QUESTION
CONTINUES ACUTE
Appeal Made to District For
esters Office; Investigation
Ordered at Once.

The sheep question grew rapidly
acute near Crested Butte, last Fri
day when word came to Ohio creek
cattlemen running stock in that sec
tion that fourteen head had died. A
large delegation Immediately went up
to view the situation and it seemed
to be the opinion that stampeding of
cattle from fear of the sheep had
caused the damage.
The case was immediately placed
before the local forestry officers, who
had this season allowed 300 sheep on
the higher ranges between O-Be-Joy-
full and Italian mountains. Mr.. Hat
ton,s supervisor Of grazing on the
mountain division was appealed to
and is expected Monday from South
Dakota, to make a complete survey
Of the sheep question for the forestry
department.
It is alleged that the sheepmen who
came in near the Buttes did not OBJ
serve the regulations to keep to the
higher ranges, but were rapidly eat
ing out the local home range around
the Buttes. Some reports are that
several flocks have already drawn out
Of the country and moved over on the
Aspen side. However, the largest
sheepmen, with 2500 head, says he in
tends to remain.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-07-20
New Faculty Members Sc
lected for Normal l9l7-l8

An evidence Of the growth Of the Colorado State Normal
School is seen in the increased numbers Of tie faculty
for 191s four positions having been year BY the
Board Of Trustees The following and women win b -
instructors: Dr.. William II GoldsmiA Dr. Herschel
Manuel, Anna Todd, Elmer 1. Sasssst. Nra Amy q.
coldmith Fred L Griffin Alexis Ben Kor, and Minnie L
Green
Goldsmith who win have charge Of tie work in Biology
has recently recvd ths degree Of Docsr 2 Philosophy It te
University of Indiana Here h has bsa assistant professor ef
Zoology ard Enbsaey for H. las ~ yar h has had
work has iAeauied H. writing of ssvsr ahe ruaifeti.i
which have sained Tor Nh SlgmA n haD ~ n
(oeaelnned - 1eeslh 41Sn3 SIS E