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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02
East
RUSSIAN

PETROGRAD. Oct. Northern Front
In the Riga region. four miles south Of the
railway. in the SpitAls Farm sector, our van
guard dstachments pressed back enemy posts
and advanced between 500 and 1000 yards.
In the region % koyel on Friday our air
men dropped about seven hundredweight OF
bombs on enemy camps In the region Of
Buczacz our giant airplanes OF the Muromett
type dropped about two hundredweight Of
bombs A non-commissioned officer shot
down an enemy machine west OF RadautZ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02
Italian Front
ITALIAN

ROME. Oct l.-On the Bainsizza Plateau
the enemy renewed his attacks on the posi-
tons recently occupied by US. He was every
where completely repulsed
The number Of prisoners taken in the Of
fensiye action OF the last three days is 2.0ls.
including SO officers.
In the Val du Fumo Adamelo enemy par
ties attempting 20 reach our positions be-
tween Passo della Porta and Forcel Rosso
Pass were repulsed and pursued by our pa
tros. who captured large quantity OF an
munition and explosives.
During Saturday night hostile aircraft
dropped bombs on Palmsnoya. Aquileia. Mon
falcone and other localities on the lower
Isonzo without doing material damage. One
woman was killed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02
Canadian Filler on Way Here

TORONTO, Oct. Major William
Bishop, Canada's famous aviator, ar
rived in Toronto to-day on his way to
New York, where he is TO be the guest
of honor at complimentary dinner
given by the Canadian Club OF New
York tomorrow night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02
Rumanian Front Quiet

NO reports received indicate any
unusual activity along the Rumanian
front, where the situation remained
unchanged during the week.
From Macedonia we have no news
of Importance. The heat during the
last week has prevented much activity.
However. a raid by the combined
French and Albanian contingents. the
latter belonging to the forces of Essad
Pacha. carried out in the Skumbi Val
ley. should be mentioned.
"The mobilization Of the National
Guard in their camps is proceeding
rapidly. and the formation of reOrgan-
lied divisions is taking place. This
reorganization is necessitsted by the
conditions of the present war and re-
quires larger regiments and certain
machine gun and other units not typi-
cal heretofore Some misunderstand-
ing of the reorganization has arisen.
but its purpose and military neces-
sity are being explained. and the divis-
ion commanders are doing their ut
most 10 preserve the local associations
and historic memories of these state
forces.
The assembling Of the National
Army in the cantonments has gone on
with smoothness and success. Equip
ment difficulties are not serious and
are being rapidly overcome. The most
obvious shortage is in rifles. but an
adequate supply for all purposes will
soon be at hand, and no delay in
training results from the shortage. All
overseas forces are, of course, ade-
quately supplied"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02
ADVERTISEMENT
RambIes in Neav York
No. l..

lust a few PAGES north OF
Grants Tomb is another monu-
ment that most people miss-the
gravestone erected lle years
ago IN memory Of IAN amiable
child" little ST. Claire Pollock.
Behind Grants Tomb, on the
sharply grading mound, is an
other interesting landmark
the two queer Chinese trees
planted there in 1897 by Ii Hung
Chang. Whether you keep your
eyes to the drive itself or look
out across the Hudson. there is
something worth seeing every
foot Of the way; and at any
point in your stroll. you can
turn homewsrd on the same
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02

man divisions. with the combat front
along the Aisne'in 1917. held By four
teen divisions, both of practically the
Same length, il is found that during
the same period of time. from May to
September, 1916 and 1917, respective
ly, the enemy engaged along the Yer
dur front twenty-five new divisions
last year; along the Aisne, thirty-hve
new divisions this year.
$50 great has the wastage OF enemy
forces become, owing to the improved
mechanical means of the Allies and
the perfection Of their methods OF
combat, that the Germans are Obliged
10 maintain in reserve as minimum
guarantee for the safety of their bat
tie line IN the west DIT least forty d.
visions.
"The Western front thus remains
the principal battle front of the war
1t is still strongly held by the enemy
and his defensive strength, while
shaken. remains powerful.
"Emulating their German allies, the
Austrians have made desperate at
tempts to regain the lost ground which
the Italians have taken during thell
ofensives of the last few weeks.
at is especially along the Bainsizzs
Plateau that the Austrians concentrated
their efforts. Not only were their at
tacks unsuccessful. but the Italians
were even able to extend their gains
as a result of further terrain lost by
the enemy.
THE Italians have now completed
the occupation of the entire Bainslzzs
Plateau and are consolidating then
positions there.
Along the other sectors of the
Italian front in the Trentino and tho
Julian Alps the enemy made various
minor assaults. which were easily re-
pulsed.
News from Russia continues slight
Further reinforcements Of the enemy
forces are recorded in the Riga sector
and indications are that the Germans
contemplate extending their gain
across the Dvina.
THE German offensive was halted
after the capture of Riga, apparently
to resume the 2umanian campaign
with a view to completing the con
quest of Moldavia, and. if possible
pushing on into Bessarabia. in order
to seize the rich grain and other sup
plies known TO be stored there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02
GERMAN

BERLIN. Oct. Front Of Crown Prince
Rupprecht In Flanders the artillery duel on
the coast and in the Ypres salient was in
tense from midday onward and was lively
during the night.
British and French airmen have recently
wrought considerable material damage on
Belgian territory by dropping bombs, claim
ing numerous victims among the civilian
population.
Fourteen enemy airmen were shot down
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02
Official Statements
West
BRITISH

LONDON, Oct DAYD.-During Satur-
day night bombing raids were made by naval
aircraft over the following detectives; The
lock gates at Zeebrugge. the Saint Denis
Westrem airdrome, the Thourout airdrome
and the Brugeoise works and trains. SeEeraI
tons of bombs were dropped with good re-
suits. "A large fire being caused at the SAINT
Denis Westrem airdrome.
During patrol two enemy machines were
destroyed. and one was driven down com
pletely out of control \ GOtha also was
driven down. and IT il thought to have been
damaged All our machines returned safely.
The visibility improved Sunday and a
great deal Of artillery and Photographic work
was accomplished by our airplanes. over
eleven tons Of bombs were dropped on enemy
airdromes at Gontrode and hostile bilets and
communications i'm the battle area and on a
dump and the headquarters near Cambria
photograph taken of the results OF our
bombing AT the GOntrode airdrome shows
that Saturday night one shed of the air
drome was hit. The same photograph shows
three large German machines which landed
i'm "A field five miles south of the Gontrode
airdrome. Two of these machines clearly
were damaged and reconnaissance to-day
shows all three machines still lying IN the
field. 4 large airship she'd which Is now
used for the accommodation Of Gotha air
planes at this airdrome i reported to have
been set IN fire last night.
-Four German machines were downed and
eight driven down out Of control. Five OF
our airplanes are missing.
tNGGHT.- At > 80 o'cloc!; this morning
the enemy launched = powerful attack on a
front of more than mile against our new
positions north Of the 1pres Menin road and
east Of the Polygon Wood. The German in
fantry. advancing in three waves, suffered
heavy casualties from our rifle fire and artil-
lery barrage and were driven back in dis
order We followed UP the retreating enemy
and captured few prisoners
In the course Of the next three hours the
enemy twice renewed his attacks with strong
forces on the same front. and again was re-
pulsed mt all points. except opposite the south
east corner Of Polygon Wood. where he sue
ceeded in occupying two Of our advanced
posts.
During the month Of September we capt
ured a total of 1896 German prisoners. in
GLIDING 1f6 officers. We also captured dur
ing the same month eleven guns. including
three heavy pieces. ffty-seyen trench mortars
and 3-T machine guns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02
Win Two Advanced Posts,
but at Cost of Great
Casualties
Rifles Now Down
Won Arnim's Troops
Civilian Evacuation of More
Flanders Towns Ordered,
Is Paris Report

LONDON. Oct. THE Germans
made three powerful counter attacks
against the new British positions east
Of Ypres this morning and. at the cost
Of great casualties. succeeded IN occu-
pying just two advanced posts. Every
where else along the front under at
tack the enemy was repealed.
The first German assault was deliv-
cred at $50 o'clock and was pressed
along a front Of more than a mile north
OF the Nenin road and east Of Polygon
Wood. the chief defensive points in the
new British line. with the sole eXcep-
.uon of Zonnebeke Won Arnim sent
his infantry forward in three success
sive waves. which were moved down by
the rife fire and artillery barrage of
the British guns. Failing 70 reach the
opposing trenches. the Germans re
treated in disorder, losing prisoners on
the way.
Germans Gain a Foothold
Within the following three hours the
attack was twice repeated. The Ger
mans finally succeeded in gaining a
foothold in two British posts opposite
the southeast corner Of the Polygon
Wood. where they held on grimly for
the remainder of the day.
The losses of the Germans in these
attacks were very great, according TO
al a.
Haic. During the bitter lighting OF the
month of September. to-niGht's state
ment avs. the British captured 5.296
prisoners, including lao officers; eleven
big guns. ffty-seven trench mortars
and So machine guns.
Unofficial reports have reached here
from Paris that the Germans are eN-
tending the enforced civilian evacuation
of the Flemish territory directly to the
cast of the Ypres battle line.
The correspondent OF "Le Petit jour
nal" OF Paris. reports that the people
have been ordered out of the towns OF
HooClede, Moorslede and Dadlzeele, on
the line running through Ihourout
Roulers and Menin. which roughly rep
resents the second German defensive
system in Flanders
These towns are about six or eight
miles east or the present baNs4tAA VI
and their sudden evacuation, coupled
with the previously reported with
drawal Of the civilians from Thourout
and Roulers, may indicate the inten-
ton Of the Germans 20 retreat from
the whole district intervening and take
their positions behind the second de-
fensive line, leaving the British in
possession of the Passchendaele anj
Menin positions. but thus spelling
their offensive plans for the rest OF
the year. just as the retreat from the
Somme delayed an Allied offensive
there this last summer.
Germans Lose Height Positions
The last two strokes of Haig on the
line east Of Ypres have deprived the
Germans Of the valuable height posi-
tions which dominate the Flanders
plains Ultimately the Germans will be
forced TO withdraw from this front
By voluntarily retreating they may put
an end 10 British attacks here until
next spring
For the moral effect it would un-
doubtedly have upon the German peo-
pie. and for the increased menace TO
The submarine bases at Ostend and
Zeebrugge and their communications,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02
FRENCH

PARIS, Oct I ODAY).-An enemy surprise
attack on our small posts in the region OF
ALLIES resulted only in losses to our assailants.
In the Champagne our detachment pene-
trated the German lines north Of Nille-sur-
Tourbe and after destroying the enemy shell
tiers returned with prisoners.
tNIGHTl North of Braye-en-Laonnois on
the Aisuc. one Of our attachments, composed
Of an officer and twelve men. carried out a
surprise attack on an enemy trench and
brought back, without having suffered any
losses, thirteen prisoners.
On the right bank Of the Meuse. after n
violent hombardment. the Germans delivered
an attack between the Bots le Chaume and
BezonyHuN. 4 stubborn engagement ensued
in our advanced elements. which the enemy
had succeeded in entering. and ended TO our
advantage. Our line completely re-
established. and We took about fifteen pris-
.oners.
On both banks Of the River Meuse the
night was marked by violent artillery actions.
notably between the Meuse and BezonyauX.
In the sector of FORCES the Germans. after a
lively bombardment. attempted TO storm our
lines. but they were easily repused by our
fire. Another enemy attack on the right
bank OF the Meuse also was checked
Ayiation-The enemy last night bombarded
the country in the vicinity of Barbecue,
causing material damage and resulting in
several victims.
During the day of September 80 five Ger
man airplanes were brought down in the
course Of aerial engagements. while seven
other enemy machines fell in a damaged
condition within their own lines.
French bombing squadrons sprayed with
projectiles the railroad station and barracks
at Fresnoy- leGrande. where fierce fires were
observed. and also dropped bombs the
railway stations Of Thionville. Mezieres and
Deuze and on the factories of Hagondange.
As measure Of reprsal for the German
bomba rdment OF the open town of Barbecue
two French aNiafOrs the night of Seutem-
Der 30-October ] threw down 80 kilogramme3
OF projectiles on the fortified town of Stutt-
CART.
In Belgium we bombarded aviation grounds
in the region Of Roulers and Thielt and the
railroad stations at LIchtervelde, Staten and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02
Pretty Safe for Democracy

Some of the officers were leaving the
room. One whispered TO me that the
general who had just spoken was one
of the best beloved in the Canadian
forces.
"He knows artillery" the officer said
in an aside to me. when there's
call from the front line for artillery at
tention on certain point he doesn't
count his shells. He turns loose every
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 192:

Approved March v, 19li.
 An Act to regulate the payment of county and city warrants.
 Act provides that ate the passage of this Act all outstanding county or city warrants shall be received by the CoUn- ty Collector on payment of taxes for county general fund.
 Act also provides that warrants is- sued thereafter shall be numbered con secutively and shall be paid in current money of the United States and in the order of their number and the date of tn cir issue. Also provides for warrants that are not presented for payment within one year Act authorizes county, city and incorporated towns to iuui their outstanding warrants not oftcntr than once per annum.
 This does not apply to the following counties: Baxter Boone. Bradley Cal houn, Clay. Clebourne, Columbia Craig heal Crittenden. Cross, Crawford, l1t- las Desha Drew. Faulkner. Fulton. Gar land Greene Grant. Hempstead. Hot Spring Howard. Independence. lzar' Jefferson. Johnson. Lafayette, Lincoln, eevier. Sharp. St Francis. stone. Lo- noke. Madison, Marion, Miller, MisSis- sippi Monroe. Nevada. Ouachita. Pike. Perry, Phillips, Rope. Prairie. Pulaski, Saline Scott. Sebastian. SearcY. Wash ington. Woodruff Montgomery. Ar<an- sas Polk. Lee, Cleveland. Lawrence. Randolph and Union.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 2SA.
ASH ENos AoRs ADproVed March 12, 1917,

ADpIoNtu NdftH lslI.
 An Act to abolish the boards of equa li2Ntioa and to provide for the as sessment and valuation of taxable property in the state, and for othsr purposes,
 Act provides that the county court shall appoint two reputable ctttx1Rs, who shall be justices of the peace when practicable. In each township of the county. who. together with the county tax assessor. shall constitute the township board of assessment and valuation for said township. Said board shall assess the property In each township, both real and personal. at its fair market value, Act provides that the county assessor shall meet the said board in it's respective townships. and shall, with said board. assess the prop- erty in the townships. respectively, Non residents are required to furnish the assessor with a list of their prop ertS in each township, upon blanks 10 he supplied hy the assessor. fixing penalty for failure to do so Act gives said board full power to raise or lower the value of any property 1t may think proper. but persons a0rfeved may nave the right of appeal.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. PRS.
Annroved March is IeI

Approved March l5. lSll.
 An Act to provide for the inspection of coal oil gasoline. naphtha and other similar fluids used for heating. light ing. and other power purposes.
 Act creates the office of inspector for a period of 20 years. to be appointed by the Governor. said inspector to ap- point. with the approval of the Cover nor six inspectors and one clerk to carry out the provisions Of this Act. Act specifically sets out methods for testing said oils. The owner of any oils provided for in this Act to notify the inspector for the purpose of hay ing an inspection made; also author izes the State Treasurer to provide suitable certificates and stamps 10 be placed upon reoeptacles containing such oils Act provides in case no in spector can be round to make prompt inspection. the owner of such oils may make such inspection according to the provisions of this Act Act authorizes payment of fees into the state treas ury and kept in separate fund. Also provides that railroads shall notify in- spector of the arrival and delivery of all car tanks containing oils herein specified
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 221.

Approved March l2, lSlT.
 An Act to amend Sections ,, 5. (, '. f4. IT and 96 of Act S7 of the Acts or ials
 Changes the term of office from four years to two years of the municipal judge. provided judges serving as such shall hold until the regular city cleo ton in 19la In the larger cities Act divides the court into two divisions and provides for judge for each divis- ion. Act provides that judges in the smaller cities shall receive salary of se0G0 The qualifications as to length of practice in the Circuit and Supreme Court for the first division in the larE- ar cities and In the smaller cities not to apply until the city election of 1919 Act provides that fees shall be paid in advance in civil proceedings.
 Act authorizes city clerk to appoint deputies. subject to the confirmation of the city council. Provides that fines. forfoitures. etc, collected under city ordinances in both civil and criminal cases shall be reported separately from those under State laws. Act amends Section IT so as to exclude the ex- psnSes of the city clerk and his depu- ties from the second class account
 Amends Section 2G as to the number of deputies and the salaries thereof.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 2IO.

Approved March 10, 1917.
 An Act creating a bureau of santa tion relating to hotels, rooming houses and restaurants.
 Act provides that said bureau shall be under the supervision of the State Board Of, Health. Authorizes the state Board of Health to appoint one chief inspector and such other assistants as are necessary to carry out provisions of this Act. who shall make report 10 the State Board of Health. The pro- visions of tnS Act apply to hotels. rooming houses and restaurants within the state. Act defines what shall be considered hotels. also rooming houses and rss' aurants Provides that the owner or conductor of each shall pro- cure & license for conducting same. and fixes the license fee for each class. Act provides that on the first day of each month the secretary of the Board of Health and chief inspector shall file with the state Treasurer a list of all hotels rosming houses and restaurants entitled to receive license. and upon certificate of the state Treasurer that said fees have been paid. State Board sf HsAith to issuc license In accord ance with this Act. signed by chief inspector and president of Board of HsAlth. Said license must be procured
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 2O7.

ApprOVcd MorCN ', lV1I
 An Act to promote efficiency of the Ark Hnsas National Guard and to con- form to the military laws of the Unit cd States
 Act provid,g that no appointment shall be made of any staff officers un- less such appointee shall have had pre- vious military experience and that they shall hold thctr appointment until the age of 6i unless relieved by resigna- ton. disa hility or determined hy court martial Vacancies among such offices to be filled by appniotment from the officers of the militia of this state. Governor is authorized to make such regulations as to the appointments In the Guard and make such other regu- lations pertaining to the Guard as may be necos sary to conform to the laws of Congress for participation fin fed eraI appropriations for National Guards
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
iCT No. 264.

Approved March 2l, 1917.
 An Act to provide for compulsory school attendance between certain ages. fixing penalty, requiring boards and giving them authority to furnish free text books under certain condi- tions.
 Act provides that from and after september l, 1917, every parent guar dia nor person residing in this state having in custody or charge any child or children between the ages of and 10 years, both iclusive. shall send said child to public, private or paroohial school. under penalty for failure to comply with this Act. Act exempts children mentally and physically in- capacftated, also children who have completed common school course. chill dren whose services are needed to sup port widowed mother. The Act fixes the duties of the school boards. super intendents and teachers in carrying out the provisions of this Act. and pro- vides penalty for non compliance.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 2Q-.

Approved March sl. 1917.
 An Act to create commission to be known ss the Arkansas Charities and Correction Commission.
 Act provides that the Governor shall appoint commission of seven members two of whom shall be women. The commission shall examine the whole charitable and correction system of the state, inspect and examine into the management of all state county. muni- cfpal and private institutions for the care of the dependent detectives and delinquents. and make such recommen- dations for the improvement of said correctional system as in their judg- ment deemed best. and also to make biennial report to the Governor anc General Assembly.
 Said commission may appoint five persons in each county. two of whom shall be women who shall constitute county boards of public welfare for said county. Act fixes penalty for per sons refusing to comply with this Act
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. PA.
Approved March r., l9l

Approved March r.. 1917.
 An Act to amend Section l of Act l5s and Section of Act 22o of Ae Acts of 1913, and Section II of Act fSa of the Acts of 1915.
 Act provides that every Ire. tornado or marine insurance company shall Ale with the Auditor sworn statement setting forth the gross amount of pre- miums received from policies. and pro vides that . tax of 2 per centum on the gross receipts shall be paid Into the state treasury on or before the lst day of March in each year. Such tax shall be in lieu of all other state taxes Persons paying premiums to companies not authorised to do business In this state shall pay tax of per centum on the gross premiums paid.
 Ac tprovides that each life. accident, life and accident. health and accident and every bond and surety company shall dls a similar statement as to gross premiums and pay . tax of 2 per centum thereon into the state treas ury.