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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-05

week. The attack was set for o'clock.
The Germans were caught in the Brit
ism barrage as they were preparing TO
push forward, and lost grlevously. once
before, in August, around Lens, the
British and Germans planned an attack
al the same hour. and Canadian troops,
going over the top and advancing quicN-
ly. came upon masses OF Germans NOV
eng toward them in the thick haze. ana
A few minutes later the Germans were
making their last stand on the parapet
Of their trenches.
The left wins OF the British Of
fensive to-day was heavily shclled by
.he Germans. and Glencorse Wood ana
Inverness Copse were put under an M
tense fire. The British casualties were
reported as exceedingly hight but the
battle is still raging furously. ana
much sanguinary fighting seems certain
before its close. The Germans un-
doubtedly will use every means IN thc!f
mower TO retake this invaluable terri
torv, and determined counter attacks
are expected. 80, ,. -:l..o
which makes its sinuous way IN a
nortbcasterlv direction from the old
Ypres salient, has been vital defence
~ the Germans in this section OF the
Wostern front. IL has been a barrier
between the British and occupied bci
Gum Bevond IL can be seen the cul-
tiyated fields of Kinx Alberts prisoner
For nearly three years-up 70 the be
ginning of the battle OF Flanders, july
SI~the enemy had sat in his strong
holds along the crest of this elevation
and defed the British armies 10 as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-05
Navy Yard Wages
To Be Raised Nov. |

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.-Agreement
on navy yard wage scales, representing
n general average increase OF more
than 10 per cent, was reached to-day
bv Assistant Secretary Roosevelt and
the presidents Of the international
trades unions. The new schedule goes
into effect November for one year.
The department issued the following
statement:
THE new scale represents an average
Increase of considerably over 10 per
cent in the skilled trades, both metal
end wood working. This increase in
the higher ratings will be 40 cents or
more a day, and the department Will
continue the plan OF reducing the num-
Der Of ratings in each trade from hve
TO three. This will give substantial
increases to tho lower paid men.
"A committee is 10 be appointed 70
adjust certain minor questions involy-
irg localities or special trades.
at is felt by all who have taken part
IL. these conferences that this adjust
ment is an important step and Will do
much 70 assist in the effective prosecu-
ton of the war work Of the govern
mont"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-05
u. s. Army Experts
Predict q British
Victory in Flanders

WASHINGTON. Oct American
o~,,, officers have been watching with
intense interest the situation on the
Western front. which. apparently, is
reaching a climax in the great drive
launched to-day By the British.
From the many reports indicating
the development OF some important
movement, coupled with the continual
futile attacks Of the Germans along the
British front, some military observers
here have become convinced that the
Teutons are covering great with
drawal Of their line. Other officers,
however, believe that the German high
command has been hurting its men at
the enemy with the desire 10 check an
advance. determined to lold It's pres
cut lines AT any cost until WINTER
comes 20 the rescue.
Officers who think the German &C
tivity has covered withdrawal to
shorten and strengthen lines and ease
the strain on tie army expect that be
hind the German divisions through
which General Haigs mcH were cutting
their way to-day Will be found new
positions, fully manned and strongly
built against which the offensive will
crash.
Early reports from the front showed
the Germans to be Surrendering by
the hundreds. This may mean deteri-
GRAFTON Of morale 10 such All extent
that the rear guard will fail in its
mission. and spell disaster TO the newly
. chosen positions
Some observers are 10 be found here
who believe that the German army
spirit generally is badly shattered. In
/ support of this they cite the contin-
/ ual peace cry in Germany, the express
/ sions Of prisoners captured by the Al
/ lies. the youth OF prisoners and the
: repeated failures of German attacks
| during tho last few weeks 20 make
any impression on the British and
I French fronts.
i In Wow Of these developments, Of
fcers believe a definite ascendancy
| has been established by the Allies IN
: the morale of their armies. They re-
gard thai condition "a forecasting COM
plote victory, although none are willing
! 10 venture q prediction As 70 when the
! German collapse may come.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-05
British Gained All
ObjectiUes at Ypres,
Saws General Maurice

LONDON. oct. 4. In their offensive
in the Ypres sector to-day the Brit'sh
gained all their detectives on front
Of 10000 yards (about eight miies)
and to depth Of $500 yards zone
mile and a half, General Frederick f..
Maurice. chief director OF military
onorations at the War Office, an
rounced to-day. The village Of Brood
seinde was captured and all the hrS'
and second detectives on the Lonne,
bekc Ridge we're gained. the general
announced.
General Maurice made his statement
TO The Associated Press to-day I'M
mpdiately after a telephone conVersa-
ton with headquarters in France, IN
which he received the bare details OF
the British victory this morning. a
man of the battlefield. with the day $
obiectiyes marked in colored crayons'
Law on the desk before him. indicating
the extent and Importance or the We
tory and the positions on the crest %
the ridge now held by the brltlsh
troops. After pointing out the opJec-
tives. General Maurice. turned TO 'hS5
makeup Of the Flanders army anu
said:
The troops WhIch nave pscH
Gagged in the fighting from July II 10
the present are composed as follows
British English. 20 per cent; Colo
mails. 16; Scottish. 3; Irish. Is. The
casualties in the same period are DIS
tributcd as follows; British. 40 per
cent, Colonials, 5; Scottish, 10;
Irish. g." MT,
summing Up the work of the British
army in the first nine months OF the
wear. General Maurice said:
During that period we have taken
on the West Front SLABS German
prisoners and 332 field and heavy guns
while our losses have been 1900 prs
ouers and no guns. 900
an all theatres we have taken fz;old
prisoners and 40 guns and nave los'
1850 prisoners ana no guns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-05
Asks Wilson to Send
Skilled Conscripts
Into War Work

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.--Detailing OF
skilled mechanics in the National Army
20 the war industries without discharg-
ing them from military service was
urged upon President Wilson to-day by
Representative Madden. Of Illinois. Mr..
Madden said hundreds Of employers
holding war contracts were handi-
capped BY scarcity of workmen.
The President promised 10 ask Secre-
tary Baker 20 investigate, after receiv-
ing reports from the Labor Commits
sion now in the West.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-05
New and Greater Drive
By Italians Is Hinted
By Washington AdUices

WASHINGTON. Oct 4.Premier
Bozzani, at the converting of the Italian
Parliament October l6. is expected to
give notice of new drive By General
Cadorra's troops, even more important
than the progress over the B.insizza
plateau. which is expected 20 have far
reaching results toward accentuating
the Hungarian agitation for a separate
peace.
Official advices reaching here init
mate that the Premier's announcement
will pledge anew Italy's determination
TO continue the war with vigor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-05

Of the ridge extending northeastward
from the Ypres- Confines Cana and IN
GLIDING the powerful zonnebeke posi-
ton. The FIRST attack in the offensive
against these positions came on sep.
tember 20. when an advance OF about
a mile on the eight-mile front be
tween Langemarck and Hollebc kc was
achieved. together with the capture OF
some 1000 prisoners. The second
stroke, on September 20, won Tor inc
British Zonncbckc and Polygon WOOD
and advanced their lines ha { milG
on the road TO Gravcnstatel' toward
the actual crest of the ridge. ne
third attack. to-day. overran the oom
mating points of the height and vir,,
tually gives the British possession OF
the entire ridge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-05
Greater Strength and
Increased Service

TTHE Guaranty Trust Company OF New fork mas
Joined the Federal Reserve System Through TINS
membership the character Of the Company unchanged
but its strength is increased and its opportunities for
service broadened
With only few minor EXCEPTIONS the Guaranty
Trust Company retains all Of its charter rights ana VIII
continue its activities company under the NE"
York State Banking Law. The personnel OF Its Board
Of Directors is in any way affected by Its ne" Sta'uS'
The advantages resulting from membership VIII
directly benefit the Company commercial customers
and through them the entire business community
As a member of the Federal Reserve Bank OF New
York. the Guaranty Trust Company can enlarge the
scope of its acceptance and discount business securing
for IFS customers the most favorable terms.
Asamember bank, this Company has behind 1t the
entire STRENGTH and facilities the Federal
Guaranty Trust Company of New York
40 Broadway
LONDON OFFICE FIFTH AVE OFFICE PARIS OFFICE
g. ard Ruede g.
and s,rnlu. $5OO0OOOO
pa.ource. more than $6OO0OO,OO0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-05
100000 Food Sermons
Planned for October FL

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.-The Food
Administration to-day sent out letters
to the heads Of all church organizations
asking that 100000 sermons be preached
on October 81 in behalf of Food Pledge
Week.
The administration pledge card
campaign will be waged the week o.
October Fl to %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-05
Dutch West Indies In
Touch With Germany
Wireless Station Begins Oper-
alton at Willemstad,
in Curacao

WILLEMSTAD, Curacao, Oct. "A
wireless receiving station has been
completed here, and began operations
to-day. Communication was established
with various important stations. Inc
daily newspaper to-day publishes news
from Nauen. Germany.
The station ut Nauen is the principal
distributing point for German wireless
propaganda. From this station - sent
the service of the Overseas News Agen-
cv which was received at Sayville,
y. Y. until the United States entered
the war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-05
Greatest Strategic
Success British Have
Yet Won, Experts Say

LONDON. oct. 4-The victory by the
British puts them IN possession OF the
positions toward which their whole Of
fensive campaign this summer has been
directed. It is not too much 10 say that
they have achieved a success which,
strategically. is not overshadcwed BIZ
any operation since trench warfare be-
gan.
From the crest Of the Zonnebeke-
Passchendaele ridge British guns now
dominate the Flemish plains and the
great railroad system connecting Os'
tend and Lille, which supplies !he sub
marine bases a. Ostend and Zee
brugge. The town OF Roulers, and
with it Thourout and Menin. : meet
A inc links in the German reserve line
Of defences. stand almost IN tho
shadow Of the British positions The
great highway running from Ipres 70
Nenin and the railroad from lpres 10
S.aden are outfianked.
There can be but one outcome OF
the British stroke. Il viii t0rce, u
not Immediately, the eventual ~etirc-
ment of the Germans from the entire
region extending from Lille north 20
the coast. including the great subma-
rinc bases In that respect the Fla 10
{ ders operations almost parallel those
conducted by Uaig on the Somme.
Constant and fearful battering on E
narrow front al strategica.iy VT
point compelled the Germans % with
draw from the entire Somme region.
The same tactics. applied on a pro-
diglous scale 20 the Ypres front. have
driven the enemy out Of the KEY posi-
tons there, with the same result im-
pending a retreat on a wide front 20
prevent the outfanking of the entire
3 line
Gradually Strengthens Line
When the British offensive in Elan
ders was opened General Haig faced
the task of relieving his lines in the
centre, directly cast Of Epres, from
the cntilading fire of the enemy on the
north and south. where two ridges gave
the Germans q commanding position.
His first great offensive, resulting IN
the conquering Of the Messnes Ridge,
strairhtened his front on the south.
The second stroke cleared the PilHem
Ridge and ST. Julien, on the north.
There remained then before the Brit-
ish lines in the Ypres salient that part
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-05
English Officer F Familiar
With the Irritations at
This End Has Gone
Home to Bring About
a Better Understand
ing and Promote Co.
operation
tStar Corrnspunderce

WASHINGTON, Oct. l:-For several
weeks there have been rumors Of serious
friction between the general staif people
Of the American and English nayles.
According TO the most extreme OF these
rumors. the friction was such as TO
embarrass the conduct of the war at
sea. Specifically it has been said that
much feeling arose over the refusal of
the British Admiralty to give this
country the benefit OF it's secret anti
U-boat devices, whereas America had
given England without charge three
valuable devices for submarine war
fare.
Thee reports were put up cate
gorically TO Franklin ID. Roosevelt,
Assistant Secretary OF tho Navy, to
day, and he cstcgorically denied them.
He said that there was not a word Of
truth in any report of friction between
the two navies.
An officer on the General Staff spoke
even more vehemently. at is n ---
lie." he said
In matter of this kind there is
always room for literal dcnisls. Defnl-
tons are flexible. The meaning OF
friction in human relations is not alb
solutely fixed.
Be 1t friction. or something that de-
serves a much more tender character
ization, the fact is that British naval
officer familiar with conditions az this
end has been sent back 70 England on
very delicate errand. which Is 10
make the British Admiralty understand
some things from Che point of view Of
the American navy. II is recognized
that the two navies need an interpreter.
They DO not understand each other.
British naval officers in America I'M
derstand the American navy, the Navy
Department and our naval policy. They
admire our officers, our material and
our spirit Of cooperation. But the Brit
sh naval direction does not understand.
Failure to understand may lead TO a Sc
rious misunderstanding.
A Minor Part
Although the American navy is the
equal. and perhaps the superior, of tho
British navy in the theoretical and
fuhNdLlOli equipment VI
its officers, it is, under present arrange
ments or lack Of arrangements, CON
tributing next TO nothing 10 the
strategy or tactics of the naval side Of
the war. The real Nelson or Fsrragut
OF this war may be wearing an Ameri-
can uniform. There is no such close
union and cooperation of the two navies
as might bring this possible man to his
place.
The initiative should be taken in
London. Americas navy has no pride
Of opinion in this matter 1t wants to
use all its brains as we'll as all its ma
terial equipment to assist in winning
the war
Britain has its special naval repre-
sentstiyes in America and the United
States has Admirals Mayo and Simms
on the other side. So far they have
failed TO secure the blending Of the
worlds first and second naval powers
in thought and action. To put it plain
/ ~, there should be some sort of inter-
national supreme naval authority
board or commission not only repre-
senting but uniting the two navies, 50
that for offensive purposes they shall
be as one.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-15
MAN ENDS LIFE AT
 SEA, WHEN REJECTED

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Nov. 15.- Rejected by the girl he loved, the sec ond steward of a steamship which ar rived here from Porto Rico jumped in to the sea and was lost.
 The captain of the vessel, who re- ported the suicide, said the steward, L. Christoffsen, a Dane, whose home was in Brooklyn, had been a good natured fellow, always full of fun and laughter until he met the girl who fascinated him. This was several weeks ago. He lost all his mirth, continually was signing and became moody and brood ing.
 When we were about twelve hours from Porto Rico" said the captain lone of the passengers sent for the steward He could not be found The vessel was searched in vain. At last note written by Christoffsen was discovered in his cabin. It read:
 "I girl I love does not want me I don't care to live. By the time you read this I will be gone. I leave my money in the bank to Dr. George C. Charities and the chief steward, to be divided between them equally" In a drawer bank book was found showing deposits of more than $1,000
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-15
REPORT OF GRAND JUR '
District Court For the District of Alaska, Division Humber One, At ketchikan, Special November
 Term 1917

timbers, it is absolutely impossible that it be made sanitary or kept that way. Such timbers are in decayed and rotting condition and need being re- placed. This is not in any way the fault of the management but grows out of the physical condition of the wooden structure, which is old and rotten. It is impossible for the Mar shal to keep it in sanitary condition as the vermin have nests and hiding places in the walls and recesses of the building that cannot be reached, and the same continues to be a nuisance regardless of whatever efforts the Marshal may make to put it in san itary condition.
 We most earnestly recommend that the jail be renovated and that new steel cages be instituted to take the place of the wooden cells now used for the prisoners.
 We also recommend that alterations be made in the Clerk and Recorders office, and recommend that the vault now in use be renovated or that a new vault be built to take the place of this one, the one now in use being damp and leaky and unsuitable as a storage place for the records.
 We also recommend the installation of sanitary drinking fountains in the Court House. ~
 The Grand Jury reports that it in vestigated the complaint of James c. Hurley in regard to the alleged re- tention of certain check which was issued by the Territorial Board of Pensions and payable to himself and which he thought had never reached his hand or received his endorsement. After careful investigation of the question and having before the Grand Jury all of the checks, which had been issued to MT. Hurley and after all of said checks had been presented to MT. Hurley for his inspection, we find that each and all of them had been duly endorsed by MT. Hurley and they were all marked and stamped Paid" We are therefore of the opinion that MT. Hurley had received all of these checks and that the parties who he imagined had held out one or more of them had in reality delivered these checks to him and that he had receiv- ed the money for the same
 In conclusion we extend our thanks to this Honorable Court. the United States Attorney, his Assistant, the Marshals office and other officers con- nected with the Department of Just ice for the many courtesies received at their hands during the sitting of this Grand Jury We wish also es- pecially to commend the efficient and faithful manner in which the local Deputy Marshal and the United States Attorney are carrying on the duties of their respective offices.
 E. c. AUSTIN, Foreman.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-15
D0INCS IN THE DISTRICT
 COURT
Northwestern Fisheries Enters Plea of Guilty
 In Court Yesterday.

The Northwestern Fisheries Com pany thru their representative, Judge Jno R. Vim, yesterday entered plea of guilty before the court in the case of the U. S. vs. that company for the violation of Section 5, under Act of June 26, 1916, entitled an Act for the Protection and Regulation of the Fish cries of Alaska for unlawful fishing in operating trap on August 26, 1917, being Sunday, without having 25 feet of webbing or net of the heart of such trap on each side of pot, lefted or lowered in such manner as to permit of the free passage of salmon and oth- CT fishes. The case had been set first on the calendar for trial. Judge Vim presented evidence in mitigation of the offense this morning.
 After having heard the mitigating circumstances the court imposed a fine of 100 and costs.
 G. R. Cotton, stacker plead guilty to the charge this morning and re- ceived a sentence of one hour in cus- tody of the Marshal and ordered to register.
 The libel suit against the Tug Com modore is expected to be completed today. It is believed that there will be no arguments, but that the judge will order written briefs, to shorten the case
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-15

TO HONORABLE ROBERT w.. JENNINGS,
 Judge of the Above Entitled Court.
 We. the Grand Jury summoned to attend the Special November 1917 term of the United States District Court for the District of Alaska, Division Number One, having completed our labors for said term and concluded the business brought before us, beg leave to report as follows:
 We have been in session 9 days. We have acted on 25 bind-over cases and made several independent investiga- tions of various matters. We have summoned "A witnesses, and have found 22 True Bills and 1 Not True Bills.
 We desire to add our endorsement to the recommendation of previous grand juries regarding the necessity of a public building in Ketchikan, AL aska. At present the only building in Ketchikan owned by the Government is the Court House, which includes the jail This building has become in- adequate for the purposes intended when built and is now sadly in need of general overhauling. The business of the Customs, Immigration Service Forestry Department, Post Office and Light House Service are all being con- ducted in rented property and the of fees occupied by these various depart ments are both inconvenient and in sufficient in space for their work.
 On account of the fact that the bus mess transacted at this Court has with in the last twelve months increased very materially and. is constantly rgrowing. We recommend that sten- ographer be appointed for the joint use of the Deputy U s. Marshars of fee and the office of the Assistant U. s. District Attorney at this point. The work has become so arduous that the Deputy U s. Marshal is frequent ly unable to make out his reports and to keep up the clerical side of his of flee and at the same time do the nee essary work outside of the office. The Deputy, Mir w. B. Sharpe, who has charge of this branch of the work is most y.oficient and energetic, but it is impossible for any one man to per form all of these details. and if he could be relieved of the office work, which can be done by a stenographer as above suggested, he would be able to give more time to the outside work which is badly needed We therefore suggest the employment of a steno- grapher for the joint use of his office and that of the Assistant United States Districst Attorney.
 We have inspected the Federal jail at this point and find it in deplorable condition. It is infested with vermin and on account of it's construction. the same being made Of heavy wooden
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-15
ALLIED 0FFENS!vES
 ON ALI. FRONTS ARE
 GROWMIG GREATER
Another Important Retreat By The Huns is Predicted To
 Occur Shortly

LONDON, Nov 15.-Important de- velopments are pending in the great war, predict military experts here, re- viewing the past for the purpose of comparing notes.
 They point out that the British and the French are unchecked in their thrusts on the Western front; that the casualties of the enemy are rising with every attack which will force an other strategic retreat shortly. They also note a growing wave of activity by the Allies on all fronts. Even on the Italian front, the Huns have about spent their energy. All in all ex- perts are agreed that the world may expect something important to de- velop within the next few weeks.