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New-York tribune., 1917-12-12

a major general commanding division
Of heroic Alpini and Bersaglieri dis
closed the story of the manner in which
this division held the heights back OF
the Asiago Plateau until it was cut to
pieces and the remnant was compelled
10 fail back to its present new line.
Tre general is now engaged in reform
ing his shattered forces. which were
seen in long lines along the roads pre-
parirg 20 20 back into the fight
4 major of the generals staff, who
toward the close of the fight collected
the remaining men of the division and
led them in the final charges until the
order for retirement came, gave a first
hand description OF the struggle. He
said there were three Berssglieri regi-
mcnts, some Alpini battalions and one
infantry regiment in the division, in ad-
dition 70 the usual quota of batteries Of
field and middle calibre guns. These
were ranged back OF Asiago when the
enemy's drive reached its maximum in
tensity. last Wednesday. For twenty
four hours one Bersaglieri regimen,
had held Monte Tondarecar until is
platoons had been reduced from thirty
men to six. II was then that the bat
talions of Alpini were sent to their re-
| lief. This force was also wiped out
after fierce sighting.
II was then that the major who re-
counted these events gathered the rem.
nant Of the division and fought olt the
remainder of the day until the new Ital-
ian lines of defence were formed acros.
/ the Franzella and Gadena passes lead
ing to the Brenta Valley and the plain
New-York tribune., 1917-12-12
Soldiers Gifts on Way
Every American at Front to
Receive Christmas Present

PARIS, Dec. livery American
soldier in France, including those at
tached TO the French and British
armies, will receive a Christmas gift
bag. The first shipments, consigned to
the American base hospital units on
the British front, were sent forward
to-day. Other shipments will be made
daily, but final distribution will not
be made until Christmas.
Each bag contains two packages Of
cigarettes, two packages Of cigarette
tobacco, two packages of pipe tobacco
and one plug of tobacco, a toothbrush,
tooth paste and a wash cloth, pair
of shoelaces, a needles roll, half a
pound of candy and khaki handker-
chief.
The bags have been made up by the
Women's War Relief Corps of the
American Red Cross, composed for the
most part Of American women in
Paris. Nearly 10000 bags have al
ready been prepared. The bags are
made Of cloth, with a large Red Cross
sewed on the side, and may serve a
useful purpose after they have been
emptied of their Christmas contents.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-12
u. S. Note Assures Swiss
Their Territory Is Safe

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.--Secrctary
Lansing to-day made public the text
Of the American memorandum to
Switzerland, in which the promise to
IesTect her neutrality was made. 1t
was sent to Switzerland several days
ago, and comment in European papers
indicates that it has proved satisfact-
oiy TO the Swiss people. The men,
orandum follows:
in view Of the presence of Amer
icaD forces in Europe engaged in the
prosecution Of the war against the
Imperial German government, the gov
eminent Of the United States deems
i. appropriate to announce for the as
surance Of the Swiss Confederation and
IN harmony with the attitude of the
co-bclligerents Of the United States
in Europe that the Unied States will
not fail to observe the principle of
neutrality applicable to Switzerland
and the lnviolability of its territory, so
long as the neutrality of Switzerland
is maintained by the confederation
and respected by the enemy"
New-York tribune., 1917-12-12
U.S.Troops Plan Xmas
For Refugee Children
Contributions From Officers
and Men in France Already
Total $4,000

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Dec. l1.--Contributions from
officers and enlisted men of the first di-
vision toward fund to buy Christmas
presents for six hundred refugee
French children in the divisional area
already total nearly $4,000.
This sum is more than sufficient to
provide gifts for the children. and con-
sequently local committees of soldiers
have been notified to obtain the names
of all children under twelve years OF
age in their villages, who will receive
oranges, candies and toys from the
Christmas trees.
The refugee children will receive
presents that will be useful to them,
such as clothing and shoes, in addition
to goodies. One military company sent
in TO the fund several hundred francs.
the proceeds of boxing bout.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-12
Breshkovskaya Says u. S.
Is Best Friend of Russia

PETR0GRAD, Dec. 8 (delayed).-
Nine. Catharine Breshkovskaya, the
"grandmother of the Russian revolu-
ton" replied to-day TO the attack re-
Gently made in letter by her former
secretary upon Raymond Robins. head
of the Permanent American Red Cross
Mission to Russia, and others, in which
the aid given by American Red Cross
representatives 10 educational work in
Russia was interpreted as anti-Bolshe-
yik activity.
In her reply Nine. Breshkovskaya
declares the Americans have been the
best friends of the revolutionists for
decades; that they helped her in exile,
aud that she is still willing and anxious
20 receive their aid.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-12
Petain Reviews Belgian Army
And Decorates Two Generals

Havre. Dec. 10 (Delayed).-General
Petain. the French commander in chief,
visited Belgian General Headquarters
to-day and conferred the grade of
Grand Officer Of the Legion of Honor
on General de Ceyninck, the Belgian
Minister Of War, and General Rucquoy,
the Belgian Chief Of staff.
Later General Petain was received by
King Albert, in whose company he re-
viewed a large force Of Belgian troops.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-12
Americans Try Out
Barrage and Attack
u. S. Troops in France Go
Over the Top After Artil-
lery Paves Way

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Dec. 10 (delaycd).-Brigade
and regimental officers arc we'll
pleased at the first demonstration
given by troops Of a certain new con-
tingent in working out a theoretical
attack to-day behind barrage of she'll
fire and gas. A regiment from the
new unit first marched up the side OF
hill and occupied its own trenches
while American gunners. directed by
sirplanes, laid heavy barrage OF los
along a row Of trenches just over the
top of the hin, which had been desiG-
mated as the first enemy objective.
While the barrage of shells and gas
was still playing on this objective, the
men went over the top and advanced
TO the attack. the barrage at the same
time moving forward 10 the second
enemy objective.
when the troops had occupied the
first eremy line and the supports were
rowing up. they advanced again and
cccuried the second objective. Air
p,anes, in the meantime, signa.led ,ne.r
progress and called halt to the bar
rage.
Mrs. August Belmont, Of New YORK
won the applause of several hundred
soldiers, who crowded the Y. VI. c. \
building in the American field head
quarters town 20 near her relate hel
experiences while visiting the soldier
near the French and British fronts
She urged the soldiers TO carry th'
American fighting spirit Throughout the
war. She was given rousing cheeI
when she quoted this line from
rlay in which she appeared when sh'
/ was Eleanor Robson:
"If things arc not cheerful, 1o!S
must he
New-York tribune., 1917-12-12
Italian Front
ITALIAN

ROME. Dec. i0.-At dawn yesterday the
enemy By a surprise action in force east
of Capo Sie Ton the lower PiaveD succeeded
in reaching some observation trenches held
by US Oh the left OF Piave Vecchia and
Aganzia Zuliani and in taking possession OF
them after a haud-to-hand struggle with the
small but gallant garrison. Early last night
in a counter attack we recaptured the en-
tire position. driving back the troops occupy
ing Il and capturing thirty-hve OF them.
Numerous enemy supports which came up
promptly were violently attacked and put
20 fight, suffering severe losses.
During the brilliant operation the Third
Battalion Of the 226th Infantry Regiment,
OF the Arrezo Brigade. particularly dis
tingushed itself.
The enemy fire was more insistent south OF
Asiago. on the Col della Berietta and in the
Monte Tomba region. Our batteries shelled
New-York tribune., 1917-12-12
Germans Have $500
Airplanes With Army
100 of the 273 Squadrillas
Are Spoilers" According
to French Figures

on THE FRENCH FRONT IN
FRANCE, Monday. Dec. 10 tdelayed).
What are considered approximately
exact figures Of Germany's air
strength which have reached the cor
respon lent show that the German
army possesses 273 squadrillas, COM
prising about $500 airplanes.
The squadrillas are divided as fol-
lows: One hundred Of artillery spot
ters," so Of scouts. % Of bombcrs. 40
of chasers and 80 battleplane squa-
drillas for the protection Of the
bombers.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-12

enemy masses and movements here and there.
A battery Of the royal navy. having founo
the range on a bridge thrown BY the enemy
between Vianello and Chsees. obtained ci-
rect hit on IL, putting II out Of commission
for a time while a heavy traffic Of troops and
TRANSPORTS vas in progress.
A French sirman brought down an enemy
airplane.
dee. 1n.-Artillery was active along th>
whole front and there were intense duels be-
tween the Brenta and the Piave. The enemys
batteries, which were answered by ours, were
remarkably active in the coastal tone-
In the Capo Sie region a powerful enemy
attempt made in the afternoon TO retske our
Agenzia and Zuliani positions. after hesvy
artillery preparation, was sanguinarily and
completely repulsed We forced the enemy 70
retire. leaving many dead and some score OF
prisoners.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-12
Nobel Peace Prize Goes to
Geneva Red Cross Committee

CHRISTIANIA, Dec. 10 (Delayed).-
The Nobel Peace Prize for 1917 has
been awarded to the international Red
Cross Committee of Geneva.
The Peace Prize reserved from 1916,
when no award was made. was added
by unanimous action Of the custodians
TO the special fund of the Red Cross
international Committee.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-12
G Great w r-1229th Day

several sections OF trenches west OF Grain
court. British attack north OF La Vac
querie broke down.
From. OF tho German Crown Prince
Minor operations At various parts OF The
front resulted In the taking Of number
~ French prisoners. There was consider
able artillery activity OF lively character
on the east bank Of the Meusc which in
creased in the evening 20 considerable Vi
olenee and after a quiet night revived again
this morning.
Front Of the German Crown Prince I:
Firing activity was lively along the whole
front. Northeast Of Crsonne in surprise
attack our storming troops took twenty-five
French prisoners from the enemy trenches.
In other sectors also prisoners were brought
in after reconnoitering engagements
New-York tribune., 1917-12-12
British Shipbuilding in Last
Month Nearly Equals Losses

LONDON, Dec. 11.-British tonnage
completed in the month of November
was within measurable distance of the
tonnage losses in that period by enemy
attacks. it was announced in the House
of Commons to-day by Sir Leo Money,
Parliamentary private secretary to the
Ministry of Munitions.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-12
British Casualties
For Week Decrease

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE British casu-
alties reported for the week ending to-
day numbered 1886. as compared with
2S.S22 in the previous week. The casu-
al,ies were as follows:
Killed or died of wounds officers,
359; men. 5,052; wounded or missing
Officers, 978; men, l6,967.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-12
Prussia Food Culprits 400, 900

AMSTERDAM. Dec. 10 delayed
The North German Gazette" Of Ber-
lin, states that nearly 100000 prosecu-
tons for infringement OF the food
regulations were instituted in Prussia
during the year ended September 80
last
New-York tribune., 1917-12-12
Official Statements
West
I'D I'll Gil

LONDON, Dec. II tDAY) There was
unusual aerial and artillery activity yester-
day on both sides on the British 'front.' par
ticularly in tno sectors south Of ne RIVER
Scatpe and north Of the River Lys. In these
areas the hostile shelling was heavy against
a number of localities
A raid. attempted by the enemy IN the
evening under cover OF heavy bornbardment
against one of our posts east of Epeny' was
repulsed. At other points on the Cambrai
front there have been patrol encounters. We
dispersed hostile working parties and secured
prisoners.
(NIGHT) The Sherwood Foresters ear
ried out a successful raid this afternoon west
OF Hulluch. capturing a number of prisoners
EarIy this morning a hostile raiding party
was repulsed south Of Armentieres.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-12
saks&Quutpany
Broadway
at 34th St.

Announce for Today, Thursday Friday and Saturday
A Most Extraordinary Pre-InventOry
Sale of WOmen's Fashionable Furs
At Prices Nothing Short of Remarkable
The seasons modes. developed us OF the
Equality. Quantities limited and Of the
following gtemscaa possibly be duplicated when these
Hudson Seal Coats-Fomery to trimmed with -
Konkydyed Jap Mink Others trimmed with Skunk and many Sl00
entirely of Hudson Seal SpeciaJ
Three Persian Coas-Foney $500 Trim S1Q5
Novelty Natural Blended and Chncha Squirrel c5O
Combinations Formerly 500 Wv
One 12skn Bay Sable Stole and 4 Nuf e175
Formerly $375OO Special -
Konsky Capes Formerly S195 SPECIAL $loooO
Koky Capes Formerly $3.50 S115 Special Sl45O
Kosky Formerly S135 $50 Special $l25OO
Komky Capes Formerly S95 to SID SPECIAL $o5OO
Konsky Muf Formerly SPECIAL $4|oO
Konsky Muf Formerly $50 Special S31oO
Komskvved jap 10000 Special $4,000
$62 So Special $3.50
Scarfs Special $3.50 Nufs Special S2450
Special $4,000 Nufs Special $2450
Special Nufs. Special $3.50
Scarfs Special $1,000 Mufs Special $500
Special $29 Nutra Mus Special $3.50
Special $3.50 .Tape Wolf Scarfs Special $3.50
None C. O. D., Exchanged Approval
New-York tribune., 1917-12-12
FRENCH

PARIS. Dec. II (DAY) Patrol encoun-
tors occurred north of Besoaveau1 (Verdun
'front.' and near Tahurc tChampsgneJ. Ac-
tive artillery fighting developed in some sec
tors Of Upper Alsnce and Lorraine.
GERMAN
BERLIN, Dec. l0.-Front OF crown
Prince Rupprecht: On the Flanders front
and in various sectors between the Scarpe
and ST. Quentin the artillery fire increased
from midday onward. In minor infantry
engagement the British were driven fron
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-09
APPEAL Sent
OUT ! BY IRISH
Want Treatment By England in
Accordance to Principles for
Which She Fights.

London, March. q. .,s:s7 p. ma
manifesto Issued stodfSs by the na-
tionalist says the cons4 4tGhonai move
'ment may vet t.:bbe, .skv1Sd .skv1Sd. .but only. By
the active asslstance q ali. leveI-head-
ed nationalists in ireland and especl-
ally the millions of. the Irish race Ii
the dominionB and in the United
States.
ITO them we> appeal" says the
manifesto, 'prompf}ylto use all means
in their power to induce the British
government to deal with Ireland IN
accordance with the principles for
which they are fighting Europe. We
especially appeal to America in this
connection with a view to the appli-
cation to ireland Of the great princi-
Piles so clearly and splendfdly enun-
ciated in President Wilson's address
to the senate" .f.s-s
The manifesto contains the declar-
alton that the attitude adopted by
Premier Lloyd George in the course
OF yesterdays debate In the house of
commons shows an entire change OF
position on the Ulster question and
the home rule question generally, and
Is q breach Of faith with the Irish
and the Irish nation.
Tho nAtionaliets decided to send the
manifesto to President Wilson and
the premiers of the British dom!n-
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-09
SPORTING NEWS
HELENA IS SELECTED
TO WIN CHAMPION ONShlP

Boxeman. Mont, March 9.-The
second days state basketball tourna-
ment results leave Helena, Gallatin.
Anaconda, Butte. Big Timber, Kalis-
pell. Lewistown and Townsend to en-.
ter the second round OF games unde.
feated. Four Of these will hold the
first four places in the tournament.
Sentiment here favors Helena very
strongly. OF the rest. Gallatin, AM
aconda and Butte seem to promi:s
as well as any.
Today's scores: A.,.
Helena, "a; Havre. 1s; Gallatin,
2S: Forsyth, 10: Billings. az: Libby.
IL; Kalispell. %; Philipsburg. 49,:
Big Timber. IA; Fort Benton. 10;
80: Philipsburg. 9; Lewistown, 81;
Corvallis, IL.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-09
DrawSs Made at University
.Yesterday-Valley City
Meets Ken1nare Friday.
HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE
EXPECTED TO ATTEND
Winners of the First Night
Games Will Decide State
Champ Title Saturday.

Dickinson and Michigan City high
school basketball teams will open the
state championship tournament at
the University Of North Dakota on
Friday evening, March 18th. accord
ing to an announcement made last ev-
ening by Physical Director F. L.
Thompson. following the draws. Val
second game Of the evening and the
teams returning victors in these con-
tests will be scheduled to decide the
premier honors OF the state on Satur-
day night, March 18th.
As q curtain raiser to the hnal
game in the scholastic championship
race. the varsity Quint. which official
ly closed the season last week. will
again take to the abbreviated toys to
down the chesty campus league all
star aggregation.
Hundreds Of people are expected to
come to Grand Forks from all points
of tho state to support the aggrega-
tions from the various districts. Mi
chigan City, one of the best basketball
towns in North Dakota. will turn out
en- masse to help land the state title.
A special train carrying 30-piece
band and hundreds of supporters will
Michigan City made the biggest
showing during the district prelimi-
naries. and 1t is expected that the live
wire boosters Of that city will again
ofre14 their team the best support in
the anal meet.
tits reported that Valley City will
be accompanied by a large contingent
Of students and business men. Valley
City appears to be the pick Of the
teams and basketball fans through
out the state favor the southerners.
The Dickinson athletes will not come
to. Grand Forks unattended, as efforts
are now being made in that city to
organize rooters' clubs.
-Kenmare Is experiencing its first big
season in basketball, and according to
repurts received in Grand Forks. in
tereat in that section Of the state CEN
teFs"about the games played by the
high school team.
Statewide interest has been arous-
edsin the tournament and thousands
Of, fans will await the outcome OF the
games. University officials are max
ing unusual preparations to care for
the large number of visitors expected
to. be here for the games. Bleacher
seats will be constructed around the
court, while the gallery will be used
for band, officials and press represen-
tatives.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-09
CAMPUS GAMES
COME TO CLOSE
Sigma Chi Quint Romps Away
With Title-Defeats Phi Delts
by Is to 10 Score. :
TEAM STANDING

Playing clever and speedy game
throughout, the crack Sigma Chi
Quint OF the Campus league romped
home with the undisputed title to pre-
mier honors in the university Campus
league last evening. by defeating the
final game of the league schedule.
The other game Of the evening, be-
tween Sayre and Bulge halls. resulted
in a 1873 win for Sayre. the Method
lists showing complete reversal Of
form and displaying q much meter
game than their opponents.
S1Rs Show Class.
In their game last evening the Sig
ma Chi team showed the same pre-
cision and accuracy that has charac-
terized their work during the entire
schedule. The team worked like a
we'll oiled machine. the plays going
the champions was the star of the
contest. As~in other contests, Wells
proved himself hard man to handle.
He cleverly evaded the speedy Phi
Delt guards and dropped four baskets
during the game. Hanson, d. Mckay
and c. Mckay also scored for the
Sigs. D. Mckay at center played
his usual fast game. while c. Mckay
at forward was strong man. Finch
0n0 G1oAs0Ou ASpS LILO 0p0CUy lOIWdEuS
Of the opposition we'll covered at all
times. Duggan, who replaced C. Nc
Kay at forward. proved himself to be
q valuable man on offense and de-
tense.
For the Phi Delts, Lowe was the
strong man, doing the major part of
the floor work for them. Cottam
at forward was strong man. Finch
two field baskets to his credit. Nc
1ntosh and Fingarson worked we'll at
the guards. the latter negotiating one
field basket. The game was fast and
clean throughout, Murphy as referee
keeping the contest moving at top
speed.
sayre Springs. Surprise.
Sayre Hall sprung surprise on
their ancient rivals, Bulge, in the
other contest, winning what seemed to
be an easy game from Bulge, 1873.
For Sayre Hall. Walker played an ex-
cellent game at center. Moultree at
guard was also a strong man. For
Bulge, Ellison and Mccormack were
the most consistent performers Sayre
Hall has completely turned the ta-
bles on her rival during the present
year, winning both In basketball and
football, feat which has never be-
fore been accomplished by the. Meth
odietss II - .
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-09


Cleveland, Ohio, March s.-Phil
Vtrgets. who bills himself the ''feath-
erweight champion Of the south, "
made his first appearance in the north
when he fought at the armory here
recently and fight fans agree that he
looks like ono Of the best youngsters
in his class. It In probable that Tir-
gets will show his speed In other
northern cities now that he has made
7 WFgets won quick fame short
while ago when he knocked out Abe
Attell In the .latter'e attempted come
back. .Virgets was.regarded by many
as q sort Of set-up for Abe and was
hardly given serious consideration
But the class he showed against At
tell had won him. attention from pro-
moters In every part Of the country
and Matt Hinkel. the well known To-
cal promoter. was one Of the first to
sign virgets up for star bout
Vrgets says that he doesn't want
to tight Kilbane, the feather champ.
as yet, and that there are several
fast boys in tho class he would like
to beat first. But he believes that
no will do 1t and that he will be able
to grab the feather crown before he
has quit the game.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-09
j. s. SAILORS
WERE LANDED
AT SANTIAGO
-Four Hundred Sent Ashors
to Protect Property
From Rebels.

aanttsxo. Cuba, March e-youf
hundre1 men from American war
shins hav0 lendsd ana taken chareo
In aantiaSu. Tho cane neldg ana the
Union stlar mill at 6an Luis. ten
miles north OF Santiago. are ournine.
The psople Of San Luls are Sreaty
alarmed and have built barrtoades N
from the rebeh.
Tns Americana were landed Eom
t]he mine layer san Frsncisoo. the
ena s1SI'sh the Tyt .ynSost Maehiss.
The people Of Santiago have re-
sained confidence since the landing
Of the Americana. There has been
no fiKhting here a. q result Of the
arrival Of the American guarda
Heavy Ashung Is rspcrtsl IN the
civilians are leaving the city to join
the constitutionalist army.
washington. March 9.-Word that
mon from American watships ae-
prissd navy department ohici.ls. who
only today had referred to the state
department q request for such action
from the Cuban governor. Com.
mAndSr RelknAp'o last report trans.
mitted the governors request and
asked for Instructions.
Tho American naval commanders
have broad authority to take such
steps ~ may be necessary to protect
Americans and other foreigners and
their property. It 10 assumed that
the situation at Santiago became 90
thrtAteninS that Commander Belknap
decided Il wAa necessary to act Inn
msdiAtsly without waiting Tor Z re-
ply 70 his message.
A. the United states government
recognizes only the Menocat govern
mont, the trouble at Santiago presents
. did1cult problem. Tho government
forces axe attacking the city and are
opposed BY the governor Of the
province. The task Of tho American
expedition will be TO protect foreign
srs without becoming involved IN
the general lighting.