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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
Official Statement
West Front
BRITISH

LONDON, Nov. e DAY Operations
were successfully carried out By us yesterday
west of Cambria. After severe fighting. in
which the Germans offered stubborn resist
ance. our troops stormcd the important and
dominating high ground about Bourbon Wood.
To the east Of Bourbon Wood some progress
was made in the neighborhood Of Fontaine
Notre Dame.
West Of the wood orr troops made further
progress along the Hindenburg line sstride
the Canal du Nord, in the vicinity OF
Moeuvres. Further west. between Moeuvres
and Queant, the London Scottish Regiment
captured an important spur. giving observa-
tion over the Hindenburg line to the west
and north.
In the vicinity Of Bullecourt our troops
gained further ground during the night. capt
uring a hostile strong point with a number
OF prisoners.
The number Of prisoners captured in yes
terday's attack has not yet been ascertained.
Since the beginning of the operations on No
vember 20 il is known that more than 100
guns have been taken b. us. including sew
eral heavy guns Of ca!ibres up TO inches.
tNIGHT).- Fierce fighting hs5 taken place
during the day in the neghborhood Of Bour-
lon Wood, where the enemy made several de-
terrnined attempts with fresh troops 10 re-
gain possession OF the high ground.
This morning a strong hostile attack COM
PEELED our troops to give ground slightly in
this area. Later in the day our troops coun-
ter attacked and reestabished our former
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
First Vessel Built
For Shipping Board
Launched in Pacific

WASHINGTON. Nov. 24.-With the
sliding Of an S,800-ton steel ship down
the ways Of a Pacific Coast shipyard
to-day the Shipping Board recorded the
launching of the first of the merchant
fleet it is building. Other accessions
10 the feet will be launched in a steady
programme from now on, including
three 26,400-tons steel ships and three
10,500-ton wooden ships during Deem
Der. The Shipping Board IS clearing
a right Of way for its building pro
gramme by requisitioning 1900 rail
road cars 70 move fir ship timbers from
the West 20 Eastern yards, where the
scarcity Of that material rs holding
back activity on the building Of the
wooden craft.
A PACIFIC PORT. Nov. "a. An
8.SO0-ton steel freightcr, the first YES
sel built in its entirety for the United
Stateg Shipping Board. slid from the
ways Of shipyard here to-day. The
boat was christened by the wife Of the
Governor Of the state and bore the
name Of the city in which 10 was built.
The vessel was launched exactly seven
ty-cight days from the time its keel
was laid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
British Carry Famous Tunnel
Trench at Point of Bayonet
Germans Surprised Their Mines Rendered Useless Fought
Desperately to Hold Underground Fertilization
Near BulIecourt

During Tuesday night the Germans
counter attacked Anneux with troops
brought from the Russian front. The
British withdrew. Wednesday morning
the British again attacked AnneuX and
recaptured the town.
Proceeding northward, the British
drove the enemy from the trenches
near the edge OF Bourbon Wood. Later
the British were forced 20 withdraw
slightly because Of heavy machine gun
firing from Bourbon village. Yester-
day morning the British again attacked
and established their line around the
southern face Of the wood.
The troops which captured Flies
quieres and Cantaing encountered hard
resistance at the former place the first
day of the offensive. Tanks led the
infantry in the attack, but the Ger
mans, with the assistance of heavy
guns, held out the whole of Tuesday
in the face of strong attacks.
Wednesday the advance was rapid
Strong resistance was encountered at
the sunken road between Marcoing and
Graincourt and very heavy machine
gun fire from the direction of Can
taing and Bourbon Wood. The Brit
ish. however, battled their way for
ward with rifles and bayonets and BY
noon had forced an entrance into Can
taing. Wednesday night the advance
continued and an assault was made on
Fontaine Notre Dame. The Germans
battled determinedly here and there
vas very hard fighting at close quar-
tiers before the British finally drove
the enemy out.
The British remained in possession
of Fontaine until shortly after noon
yesterday, when the Germans made a
heavy counter thrust and again occu-
pied the town. However, the British
were forced 10 withdraw only a short
distance, ard still hold the ground from
Cantaing TO the south Of Bourbon
Wood.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
Desecrate Famous Mosque
After Allenby's Troops
Spare 1t
Cavalry Forced Back
Turkish Counter Attack Sue
ceeds Twelve Miles North
west of Jerusalem

LONDON, Nov. 24.-Turks and their
Austro- German allies bombarded the
traditional tomb Of the Prophet Samuel,
at Mi7pah, after the British had care
fully spared it, General Allenby re-
ported to-day.
Mizpah, or, rather, the site of the
Biblical town, was captured by storm.
1t lies a little over three miles west of
the main road leading north from Jeru-
salem to Nabulus (SchechemJ, and is
about five miles northwest OF the cap
itol. The modern town IS called En-
Nebi Samwill.
British Avoid Tomb
The British artillery bombarded the
place before their infantry assaulted II,
but none Of their missiles landed on
the Turkish mosque pointed out to
visitors as the tomb OF the prophet.
After the enemy had been forced out,
however, his shells began adding a new
chapter to the Central Powers record
OF dissertation.
Mounted British troops advancing
before the infantry came upon a strong
Turkish force in the hills of Belt Unia,
just northwest of the site of Mizpah
General Allenby reported. and were
forced to fall back TO Belt Ur El-Foka
twelve miles northwest of Jerusalem,
TO await reinforcements.
The official statement follows:
con Wednesday We stormed the Nebi
Samwil ridge, the site of the ancient
Mizpah, which is 5000 yards west of
the Jerusalem Nabulus road. Repeated
counter attacks by the Turks have been
beaten Off. The enemy has bombarded
the mosque containing the tomb Of the
prophet Samuel, which We carefully
avoided.
Now Hold Belt Ur El-Foka
"Our mounted troops. which had APP
preached Belt Unia on Wedne sdsy,
we're forced back by strong counter
attack. and are now holding Belt Ur
El-Foka, on the upper Beth Horon.
after a heavy rain the weather is
now bright and cold
General Allenby reports that the
successful action Of Monday. when the
enemy was driven from the defile west
of Kuryet El-Enab, was due to the gal
lantry of the Somersets. the Wiltshires
and the Gurkhas.'
Mizpah was the birthplace, residence
and burial place of the prophet Samuel.
There seem to have been several points
in ancient Palestine bearing that name,
but En-Nebi Samwl is generally con-
sidered to have the best claim TO being
the spot. Mizpah was the head city
of the tribe of Benjamin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
Losses of Germans Are
Enormous, Rome
Reports
Brilliant Charges
Regain Positions
Invaders Attempts to Cross
the Lower Pave
Repulsed

i1ONDON. Nov. 24.-Bitter hand-to-
Ine fighting continues in the noun
,l;ns east of the Asiago Plateau and
ltveen the Brcnta and Piave rivers.
riespite the fury of the struggle the
the remains practically unchanged.
m. losses of the Germans are de-
.lribed in unofficial accounts from the
ttont as enormous.
Along the lower Piave Won Bellows
..n tried TO cross in small boats.
fse craft were cut 10 pieces by artil-
,,rv FIRE. Rome reports. The attempt
Allied completely. Not single Teuton
.,.ers 10 have reached the west bank.
The Italians to-day ended two weeks
s.terce of the line along the lower
Pave, through the mountains just
.bOve the Grappa Range, between the
inner Pave and the Brenta, and across
the hills west Of the Brenta and the
Asiaro Plateau. They have beaten off
scores Of assaults.
The invaders have taken in this
rer;od various small bits of territory,
INIT the mountain wall of the Italians
for practical purposes remains in their
hands intact.
Unofficial accounts to-day say Mount
Tomba was taken by the Germans,
hat recaptured in a series OF brilliant
charges. Mount Pertica was lost and
Won twice, finally remaining in Italian
hands. Both peaks are in the region
Htveen the Brenta and the Piave.
I The Rome official statement to-day
tnorted many stubborn enemy drives
allowing fierce artillery bombardments
an the mountain front from the Asiagc
plateau 70 the Brenta. The enemy
gained nothing.
;Von Ludendorff's statement declares
the Italians attacked, both in the region
described by Rome as the theatre OF
Cerman assaults and in the sector be-
tween the two rivers and failed TO re-
over any territory.
IN is considered here that the Italians
lave almost won the great battle Of
,ie Piave. Allied help must be near at
and in important amount. The Second
ftalian Army, which was cut Up fear
ALLY at the beginning Of the Austro-
German offensive. is now said TO be re.
crgsnize6 and fighting well.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25

attacks followed rapidly throughouo
Yesterday on the hills between Ine
Piave and Brenta valleys: brigaoeS
and regiments, their numbers dlmlnI
ished in the struggle, were re-1orineu
and returned to the fight. In one sec
ton where there were thirty oihCei
twentv-seven were killed or wouhaeu'
hut the remaining three fought the Da'-
tie of the thirty. .,
The final charge of the day came az
. o'clock in the afternoon. The enemy
had struck his greatest blow carrier ~
the dav. and the fierce attack iaS'eu
three quarters Of an hour
Ground Strewn With Dead
Tho whole field was swept by artil-
lerv fire, and the ground was strewn
with dead. 1t was amid TINS WeiIer
Of bodies and debris that inc lIai'all
lines were reformed. and from u they
moved forward steadily and irresistloIy
until the disputed ground was retaken
except at one point, where the struggle
The First Army also is sustaining a
heavy fight west of Brenta River Wnere
the enemy rush has been repulsed Dy
the splendid resistance OF the Ital'ahs:
The Count of Turin, commander OF
the Italian cavalry in the recent re-
treat. has given out written revue"
of the deeds performed by ms men,
Many instances Of individual daring are
recorded.
A corporal of the Florence Lancers
was ordered TO explore zone near
Cividale. Going forward, nc saw
large party of Italians held prisoner
II
cred force of cavalry, which released
the imprisoned party and brought them
hack. In another case Piedmontese
cavalry, after being surrounded, broke
through the enemy lines, but the colo
rel commanding failed TO escape. He
was the only man left inside the enemy
circle, and he was seen to take his
stand against wall, probably pre-
ferring death to being made prisoner.
MAY Have to Fall Back
II is not denied that there is limit
10 human endurance in these circum-
stances and that the Italian troops
which are fighting with such heroic
bravery may have 10 fall back TO more
secure positions. but the possibility OF
this is diminishing with every hour
that the resistance continues. Rein
forcements might yet save the day, but
the Italians are fighting singlehanded
and the Allied reinforcements are not
yet represented anywhere on the fight
ing lines.
The mountain battle, which is now
rearing its highest stage, is one OF
three battles which are going on ST.
multaneously with various degrees Of
intensity. These are. first, the battle
of the Piave River. which is the eX-
IRENE right of the Italian line; second,
the battle of the Asago Plateau, which
is the extreme left, and, third. the
battle of Grappa Mountain, which is
the centre.
1t is through the centre that the
enemy is throwing his full force.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
Three Americans Killed
With Canadian Troops

OTTAWA, Nov. 2i.-The following
American names appear into-day's cas-
ualty list:
Killed in action: X. l.. McCoy, New
Orleans. La; G. o. Erickson. Olivia,
MINI: II. r. Wilson. PaIkersburg, W.
Va. Elmer Nelson, Rockford, III.
wounded: A. II. Clarke. Williamsburg.
penn: IS, r. Clancy. New York City;
Albert Railton, Mcthuen, Mass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
Turks Massacre
Jews in Palestine
Refugees Say Germans Aid in
Committing Fearful Atroci-
ties-Americans Beaten

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, Nov. "a. -
Refugees from Palestine report that
the Turks, in cooperation with the Ger
mans, are committing the most fearful
atrocities upon the Jewish colonies in
Palestine. Last month all the leading
men of the Jewish colony at Jaffa were
accused of espionage and on false evil
dence or on confession eXtorted by
torture were convicted b. a German
court martial and hanged with many
members of their families, refugees
declare.
In order to extort confessions, it is
added, many men and women, includ-
ing some American citizens. have been
stripped and beaten in public, some so
severely as to cause death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
Albanian FightingRenewed
Austrians Attack Italian Lines,
but Are Repulsed

ROME, Nov. 24.--The Austrians have
renewed their attacks on the Italian
lines in Southern Albania, but met with
a repulse at the defenders hands. the
War Office announced to-day. Some
fighting in the Monastir district result
ed in unchanged conditions at the con.
clusion of the operations. The official
statement reads:
'In Albania Thursday night the enemy
attacked our lines between the Noyusa
and Osum rivers. He was repulsed. A
few local enemy advantages gained be-
tween Monastir and Prezlesca were
nulEfed by our counter attacks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
Italians Fight to
Death to Retake
Peaks From Foe
fBy ne A.oaatod Prossl

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS IN
NORTHERN ITALY, Nov. 23.-The bat
De Of the mountains is raging with IN
cxanpled violence. The Italians again
bold the Monte Tomba and Monte
Pertiea positions which they lost last
night. The losses have been very
great, but the enemy's FAR exceed
hose Of the Italians.
On the outcome Of the mountain
battle depends the result Of the
Enemy greatest effort 70 break
through the Italian lines to the We
netian plain. The reeapture Of the
Italian positions on Monte Tonba was
accomplished by succession Of brill
ant charge, which dyed the snow
ed and left the ground piled with
sremy dead. Monte Perlica was lost
snd won four times, the enemy finally
Beng thrown back
,,lhe battle. which had been gradu-
shy gathering force in the last rev
NY broke in full fury early yes
lNf aiA fdEft tNipNbhDNN W
asy' The night and to-day. The hrst
20" wa struck at Monte Pertica,
fneFe oense masses Of enemy infantry
sefs hurled against the Italians. me
Yrbng Was extremely violent. Per
fea was lost. then rctaken, then lost
T>in and thcn rctakcn again IN such
nhifi~ind u enthusiasm az seldom has
wen seen before.
IHO Divisions Hurled at Italians
but the enemy's greatest blow was
@@mfo al the strategic hey OF Monte
.emDa and Monte Monfcncra. here
ne iBll force Of two divisions, one
g'rmAn, the other Austrian, was hurled
furious attack on the Italian right
.S N an effort 20 turn the wing ana
W on The army from is line ~ com
@ohiestion along the Pave. Then came
" OF the bioOdiest struggle Of the
~ which vent on all last night ana
s,r@J With "a steady succession Of at
sna copnter-sttaek
1. "ha, The outcome will be cannot be
,rtseh, bot the Italian arms have
.ls covered themselves with glory
nave snAtehed back victory when
@ hanging In the balance.
sleessslon Of attacks and counter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
Italians Will Hold,
Declares Marconi

ROME, Friday, Nov. 23.-"The reor-
ganization of the entire Italian army
is proceeding apace," said Senator
William Marconi, inventor of the wire
less, in an interview to-day with The
Associated Press. at makes us con-
fident that the onward march of the
enemy will be definitely stopped
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
British Aircraft Drive Down
4Enemy Planes; Destroy )

LONDON, Nov 2l.-To days official
statement on naval aircraft operations
reads:
"Naval aircraft patrols YESTERDAY
probably destroyed two enemy aircraft
and drove down another. they de-
stroyed an enemy machine on Novem-
Der 20. All our machines returned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
I RENCII
Italian Front
ITALIAN

ROME. Nov. 2l.--On the mountain front
from, the Asiago Plateau 20 the Brenta pow
crful thri:sts which the enemy stubhornly
carried out after heavy artillery preparation
all failed.
On the plains enemy groups attempting TO
cro@, the PiAve River in boats were thrown
into the water by cannon shots.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
Marshall to Succeed Maude

LONDON. Nov. 23.-Leutenant Gen
eral Sir W. r. Marshall has been named
to command the British forces IN
Mesopotamia, succeeding Major Genera!
Frederick s. Maude. who died recently.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
Balkan
GERMAN

BERLIN, Nov. ~ 'DAf)'- "lhS vi"
revived between Presba Lake ana mohasu'
md i'm the River Csrnh benz.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
GERMAN

BERLIN. Nov. p tDAf).-"est OF th'
Brenta. and between the Brenta and Inc
piave Itnlian attacks failed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
Plun1er, Who Led at
Messines, to Command
British Army in Italy

LONDON, Nov. 24.-General Sir
Gerbert Plumer, commander of the I'd
Army Corps, which has been in the
thick Of the fighting in the Ypres
battle, has been appointed commander
Of the British forces in Italy, II was
officially announced yesterday.
General Plumer is known especially
FOR his services in the Boer War and
for his capture of Messines Ridge last
summer. on the last occasion Field
Marshal Haig issued a special order
commencing him.
Born in London in 1857, Plumer en-
tered the army in 1876. After distin-
guished services in the Soudan cam
paign Of 1884 and later operations he
vent TO South Africa in 1896 and or
ssnized a band Of mounted irregulars
70 put down border disturbances. In
the war with the Beers he commanded
1 column of cavalry which assisted IN
The relief of Mafeking.
In the present war he commanded
De 9Th Army Corps from January to
Nay 8, 1915, when he was promoted to
lead the % Army.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
GERMAN

BERLIN. Nov. q DAY. Front Of Grown
Prince Rupprecht-There has been increased
artillery activity in Flanders. Waves of fire
of great violence alternated with less vigor-
Gus destructive fire between the railways
leading from Boesinghe 10 Staden and from
Ypres TO Roulers.
Southwest of Cambria the English again
sought a decision. a sharp firing duel her
aided battle on the front from Quesant 10
BanteuX. a strong attack on lnchy col
lapsed in front OF that village Moeuvres
was stubbornly defended by desperate fight
ing against many assaults.
The thrusts directed against Bourbon Fon-
tame and La Folio were of especial force. A
wave of tanks, in close formation. was fol-
lowed by deeply echeloned infantry. Their
force broke down against the heroism of our
troops and as a result Of the destructive
effect of our artillery.
The enemy. who was slowly gaining ground
on Bourbon at the price of heavy sacrifices,
was met by an attacking counter thrust of
our tried troops They again elected him
from the village and from Bourbon Wood.
The same trops who on the previous day
proved their magnificent attacking spirit in
stormng tho village. fought in defence Of i,
with equal frmnesS and bravery.
Before Fontainc alone thirty tanks are
lying shot 20 pieces. which give a picture OF
the forces employed By the enemy.
Strong firing also continued in the course
Of the night in some fighting sectors. The
effect OF our arilIefN prevented nlSnt Sttacks
against Rumilly and southwest of Masniercs.
Army Group OF the German Crown Prince.
At many points on this front there was in
creased French activity.
Since Tuesday thc enemy has lost twenty
seven airplanes in aerial battle and hy anti
aircraft FIRE.
(NIGHTD British attacks against tho
villages OF lnchy. Mocuyres and Banteux
failed
FRENCH
PARIS. Nov. = DAY. During tho
night the enemy undertook several raids, cs-
pecinlly in the region Of Courey and IN the
Argonnc. lie gained no success and suffered
losses.
In the Champagne We took prisoners in a
rad east Of Auberiyc.
Dunkirk was bombardcd b. airplanes last
night There we're no victims, and the dam
,ye ,sas insiguificant
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-02-07

Sore shoulders, lame back,
- stiff neck. all pains and aches
yield to Sloan's Liniment.
Do not rub It. Simply apply to
the sore spot, it quickly penetrates
and relieves. Cleaner than mussy
Rlasters or ointments, it does not
stain-the skin.
keeP a bottle handy for rheumatism,
sspfains. bruises, toothache, neuralgia, eout,
lumbago and sore stiff muscles.
AT all drugeiata, Csc. Soc. and Sl.OO.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-02-07
FERTIL1zERs.

u . ". . . 20 . 81. u e
Clemson College, S. c., Feb. s.
Just at this time, the first part Of
February, and while little else can
be done on the farm on account Of
bad weather, farmers might find
profitable employment in giving Sc
rious thought to the question of
fertilizers for this year. It would
be we'll for every farmer to determine
at once just what fertilizers he will
need, where he can obtain same, and
the best prices at which they can be
secured. 1t is certainly too frequent
ly the case that farmer will wait
until the active work of spring prep
aration of the soil is upon him before
the matter of purchasing and using
fertilizers is given serious considera-
ton. AS a consequence when he goes
out to buy at such time he cannot
find what he wants but must take
just such as the dealer happens to
have on hand and pay any price he
is asked for it. Very satisfactory
results have been gotten in some sec
tions of the state by farmers getting
together in night meetings and dis
cussing their fertilizer problems. In
great many such meetings the
County Demonstration Agents have
rendered valuable service by entering
freely into the discussion and espec-
tally by helping the farmers to form
Community Clubs through which fer
tilizers were bought comparatively at
a considerable saving. In one county
the demonstration agent reports a
saving of $3,O00.00 to farmers from
cooperative purchasing alone and this
in only eleven small communities.
1t has been found that the ferti
lizer dealers are usually ready, and
even anxious, to quote better prices
to body Of men on large lots than
to individuals on smaller lots and
this, upon it's face, would seem to be
good business because the cost of dis
trib:.tion is relatively less.
A special reason that might be
cited for buying fertilizers early this
season is the shortage of cars which
condition exists at this time and
may become more acute when ferti-
iizer shipments begin.