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New-York tribune., 1918-01-16
Americans in France
To Get 7 Days Leave
by Tho Associated Press

WITH THE AMERICAN oARMY IN
FRANCE, Jan. 14.-Regulations govern
ing the granting Of leaves to men who
have been, or will be. at the front are
made in a general order to-day. Officers
and men in good standing will be en-
titled to seven days leave, excluding
the time spent in travelling, after four
months of service in France.
This period is not as long as that
given by the French, but it is the same
as that in operation in the early days
of the war in the French army, and it
is assumed that after the Americans
have been through long and difficult
service the period will be lcngthened
Because Of French military require
ments and other considerations leave
to 70 to Paris will be available only by
special arrangement, so that the num-
ber of Americans in the capital at any
given time may be limited.
1t is announced that leave zone linn
its are being established and will be de-
fined within month. The regulations
will apply to civilian employees as we'll
as soldiers.
In connection with the issuance Of
this order, it was disclosed that the
American troops in France will soon
be introduced to pcrmissonaire trains,
which will carry men to the leave
zones, many of which will be to the
garding the time Of return of men on
leave and their conduct will be par
ticularly strict. Upon the manner Of
compliance with these regulations de-
pend many factors related to later
leave arrangements.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-16
Fifty-F Four-Year-Old
Kindness Rewarded in Will

An act of kindness shown fifty-four
years ago has just been rewarded. The
act and the reward arc explained in
the will Of Charles r. French. filed.
yesterday. He "rote: 81 give and be-
queath to the pastor Of st. Pauls
Protestant Episcopal Church, of Wood
bury Conn. the sum of $500 in token
of my gratitude for his consideration
IN having the ringing of the church
bells suspended on the Sunday follow
ing my accident July 13. 1864, while
was at the hotel opposite the church
and in which accident | lost nv sirht !"
~. French died on November H..
last, at is t-.le at 255 Van Burcn
Street. Brooklyn. He left an estate of
$4,000 and distributed a trust fund Of
$4,000 left by his father. There we're
about forty-tive legatecs in his will.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-16
Canadians in Lens
Raid Take Prisoners

LONDON, Jan. 15.-Thc Canadian
troops repeated last night their sue
ccssful raids on the enemy's positions
north of Lens, destroying his dugouts
gun, IIaig reports to-day. During the
morning strong German raid north
east of Armcnteres, where the enemy
recently has been concentrating his
efforts, was repcllcd by the British de-
tenders.
On the French front the only infan-
try actions occurred in Alsace, where
Pctain's patrols brought back prison
ers. On the right bank of the Meusc
violent artillery actions took place be-
tween Haumont and Caurieres Wood,
Paris renortS
New-York tribune., 1918-01-16
u. S. Aviation Bases
Draw German Fliers
Enemy Increases Efforts TO
Wipe Out Camps Near
Front Lines
(By The Associated Press

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Jan. 15.-Enemy air raiders
arc showing an increased interest in
the American aviation centres, espc-
cially those nearest the lines. During
one OF the most recent incursions the
German airplancs descended within
200 feet Of the ground, cndcavoring
to make sure that the several bombs
which they dropped should hit their
targets, which in most cases were
buildings in which men were billctcd.
Luckily the German aim, even at such
close range, was poor, for no Amer
leans were killed.
Another German machine, which flew
over the position later, dropped a
bomb from higher altitude at q
hangar. The bomb missed its mark.
but dug great hole in the adjoining
field.
At certain place nearby an enemy
squadron descended within 300 feet Of
the earth and sprayed an anti-aircraft
machine gun position with a hail of
bullets, but did not hit any of the
gunners. all of whom were French.
The Americans at the most advanced
aviation camp have found a novel
mounting for the machine guns used
Tor defence against enemy airplanes.
When the guns for the newly dug pits
arrived it was discovered that only
field carriages had been provided.
These were unsuitable for aircraft de-
fence work, so swivels were constructed
from old motor truck springs. These
improvised mounts are said to be as
good as any used
New-York tribune., 1918-01-16
u. S. Navy Gunner Lost

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Jan. 15.-Ofi-
GERS on board an American liner that
arrived here tonight reported the loss
at sea of William Schaeffer, a gun
pointer of the United States Navy, who
was in charge of the liners starboard
gun. He was washed overheard while
the vessel was plunging at top speed
through heavy seas in the danger zone.
The master brought the vessel around
quickly and steamed about the place
where Schaeffcr sank, but the gun
pointer was not seen.
Among the travellers was John Masc
field, the English poet, who has come
here to lecture and complete his book
called "The Battle Of the Somme."
New-York tribune., 1918-01-16
Mysterious Raider Opens
Fire ON British Coast
Town at Night
Damage Is Light
Enemy Craft Believed to Have
Been Submarine or
Small Cruiser

LONDON, Jan. 15.-Yarmouth was
bombarded from the sea last night, it
Is announced officially. About twenty
smells fell in the city. Three persons
were killed and ten injured.
The following official announcement
was given out:
yarmouth was bombarded from the
sea last night. Fire was opened at
1885 p. m. and lasted about five min
utes, some twenty shells falling into
the town.
lhe latest police reports state that
three persons were killed and ten in
Jurcd. The material damage done was
not serious"
YARMOUTH, England, Jan. 15.-Thc
enemy craft which bombardcd Var
mouth last night presumably was a
submarine or n light cruiser Tho
bombardmcnt. which was preceded by
lilum'natlon Of the town by large star
shells, continued about eight minutes.
The inhabitants were taken completely
by surprise.
Fired twenty-five Shells
C''A'o w Chc pidChlIcSS vi inc n1EnC,
the enemy was not seen. lie fired
twenty to twenty-five shells in rapid
succession. Many windows were shat
tered and number Of roofs and Chin
neNS were wrecked.
Most of the inhabitants were in bed
at the time of the attack. One of the
three persons killed was a sailor aboard
his ship. The other two were killed in
the street.
Attacks by German naval forces on
English coast towns, of which there
were a number early in the war, have
been infrequcnt in recent months. The
last previous occurrence of the kind
oflclaIly reported was on September 4
OF last year. On that day a German
submarine bombarded Scarborough
causing the death of three persons and
Yarmouth is on the North Sea. 115
miles northeast Of London. 1t is a citv
OF some 10000 inhabitants, with i'm
portant shlpbuilding and fishing indus
New-York tribune., 1918-01-16
Engineers Killed in Action
Pershing Reports Death of
Two First Listed "Missinav

WASHINGTON, Jan 15.-Privatcs
Michael Dina and Harold T. Andrews,
Of the Engineer Corps, previously re-
ported missing after the battle in
which American engineers assisted
General Byng's forces in stemminr q
German attack around Cambrai No.
Hember 30, were killed in action. the
War Department was advised to-day bv
General Pershing. Their bodies were
recovered and buried on French soil
Dina's father, James Dina, lives al
147 East Fourth Street, New York. and
Andrews's uncle, Frank Bradford, lives
III Portland, Me.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-16

ERklCOLO, Frank. private. engineers,
January II. paralysis and pneu-
monla; mother, Jennie Erricolo, Re
we're, Mass.
GATES. John G.. private, engineers,
January .. cause undetermined; ;
father, Isaac Gates, Tyrone, Penn.
HAEGENS, Ernest, private, machine
gun battalion, january 10, pneu-
monia; father, J. Hargcns, Gonzales,
Cal.
HARRIS, Perry f., private. infantry,
January 9, pneumonia; mother. Mrs.
Cecil NJ. Harris, Greenwich, Cal.
HASLE. John, private, infantry, Janu-
ary 10, pneumonia: brother, Peter
Hasle, % Grand Street, Brooklyn,
HElN1NGER. George, private, en-
gineers, January 8. valvular heart
trouble; mother. Mrs. Lena Hci-
ninger. Oakland, Cal
JOHNSON, William. private, infantry,
January 9, pneumonia; father, Ben
Johnson, Glover, N. d.
KLEIN. Fred f., private, engineers,
January II, pneumonia; father,
William Klein, Ellsworth. Wis.
LOWELL, Newton H., sergeant, infan-
try, January 7. pneumonia; mother,
Mrs r. 7. Lowell, Battle Creek,
Mich
O'NEAL, Marvin A., private. engineers,
december 81, pneumonia; mother,
Mrs. A. j. O'Neal. Clarita, Okla.
PETERS, Frank. private, infantry,
January 10, pneumonia; sister, Miss
Nellie Peters, Lee, New.
STEWART, Gordon, private signal
corps, january ., mcningitls; family
Of Gordon Stewart, Brooklinc, Mass.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-16
The Great War-1264th Dav
Died in Service of
Their Country Abroad

WASHINGTON. Jan. l5.~-The <.enths
OF 'hirty-scven members Of the Ameri-
can eNped'tionary forces from natural
causes were reported to tho War De-
partment to-day by General Pershing.
They included
ABBEY. Alden r.. private, engineers,
January IL. measles and pneumonia;
father. Richard A. Abbey, Elk City,
Ore.
ALBERT. Clarence NJ, private. infan-
try, January Q, pneumonia: mother,
Mrs. Charles NJ. Albert, Colbert,
Wash.
ASHWELL. William G., private coast
artillery corps. January 10, menin-
E!tls; mother. Mrs. Clara X. Ashwell.
Shippensburg, Penn.
BARRETT. Gerald j., private. en-
gineers, December 81, killed by train;
father. J. +. Barrett, Portland. Ore.
BROWN. Clifford D., private. ammuni-
ton train, January IL. measles; aunt,
Harriet j. Courtney, Pinedale, Wyo.
BRYANT, Chaunccy d., private en-.
gineers, January s. pneumonia:
mother, Mrs. c. A. Bryant, Newton,
BtOTTE, Napoleon. private, field ar
t'llery, january II. meningitis;
TREND, Roch Buotte, Wcstbrook, Me.
CINNERT. Charles, sergeant, infan-
Try, January II, scarlet fever; emer-
gency address,, Charles Cunnert Gre
lation not stated), Arlington, Mass.
DENNIS. Raymond L., private, marines,
January II, pneumonia; father.
James r. Dennis, Knowles, Cal.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-16
Unexpected Blow in Re
eion Of Monte Asolone
Rights Their Line
lieutenant Colonel
r And 290 Captured
Teutons Are Slowly Being
Driven Back From Posi-
t;ons Won at Great Cost

LONDON, Jan. 15.-The Italians at
,scked at three points along their front
Yesterday and WOE important sue
,ssscs IN each assault
Between the Brenta and the Piavc, in
the region OF Monte !asolone. they de-
lversd an unexpected blow in strong
;oree during the afternoon for TIE pur-
nose Of rectifyins their line at the
cad OF the Cesilla Valley, where the
..-oa6s OF tie enemy during the clos
NJ days of 1917 threatened to turn the
.a1 stronghold OF Monte Grappa.
Heavily supported by artillery fire,
general Diaz's troops crushed the en-
cuvs bitter resistance. inflicted eX-
,reme,y heavy losses on him and gained
considerable advantages, according to
lie Rome War Office. The Italians
lieutenant colonel and seven other Of
acers, and much war material
Called Important Victory
Correspondents describe the attack as
IN the nature of an important victory
.or the Italians. 1t seems probable
nat by this sudden stroke they were
successful in removing the menace
which for weeks has hovercd over the
western flank of the Monte Grappa po-
stion. which commands the entrance
10 the Astico Valley. and with it the
nos. accessible route to the Venetian
plains.
The other italian attack in the
mountain sector was aimed at the en-
enly's positions to the northeast of
Monte Grappa, in the sharp salient be-
tween the Monte Solarolo and Monte
lombs positions.
While not 50 extensive as the other.
IL resulted in the penetration of the
Austro- German trenches by Diaz's
forming troops, who made what the
Rome communicate calls an reflective
demonstrative action"
The third attack was made to the
east # Capo Sile. on the Piave delta.
Il was surprise action carried out
with admirable spirit Rome says.
ne Italians extended their bridgehead
q. this point. wrested some trenches
rom the enemy. inflicted sanguinary
lesses on the Austrians when they
strove by counter actions TO retake the
positions. and captured forty-fve pris-
onerS. two trench mortars and several
machine guns.
Pave Way for Thrust
Here, as in the north, the Italian
forces. aided by the French and Brit
sh, are steadily pressing the invader
back at strategic points in the battle
ine. robbine him of many hard earned
successes and perhaps paving the way
for the counter offensive which some
observers maintain must come before
he winter Is out and the enemy has
roorganized his now eravely hampered
To-days Berlin official statement,
while admitting that violent attacks
we're launched by the Italians in the
mountain region, declares they were
-epulsed with heavy losses From the
Asiago Plateau to the sea the artillery
battle has reached pitch Of great in
'enslty at many points, the state1<nt
DDS.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-16
Italian Front
ITALIAN

HOiE, Jan. 15.-In the Monte Asolonc re-
fshtlns TOOK place yesterday ate rnoon.
-roDs, effectively supported by artillery,
need galiantly 10 rectify their line from
If Osteria IL Lepres to the head OF the
10 Valley, In spite Of the enemy's bitter
-iatance and very lively reaction, cons sider-
advantages were gained and very heavy
'os were inflicted on the enemy. We capt
-o eight officers, including lieutenant
mel. and 2S3 men of other ranks.
IN the Monte Solarclo Salient storminp
rties making an effective demonstrative ac~
.loTi, penetrated the enemy trenches.
80 the east of Capo Sile. by means of a
prise action carried out With admirable
sui-it. We extended our bridgchead wrestling
sone trenches from the enemy and repulsing
.angalnarIy his repeate1 counter attacks.
TWO officers. 43 men of other ranks, two
trench -Nortars and few machine guns were
captured
On the -er,ainder of TIE front there were
''"'ilicry actions. which were more severe
;l,tridc the Brcnta Valley. Patrol encounters,
resulting in our favor. occurred IN the valley
ol the Pontc Della Prul;t
-Four enemy airplancs' were brought down
by our nlrmen. Our artillery accounted for
a fifth machine. Two other airplanes were
duwned by British sviators. In the afternoon
seaplanes effectively bombed enemy forces in
movement along the Lower Piavo.
BRITISH
LONDON, Jan. l5.--In Italy during the
last week our airplanes have destroyed six
enemy machines and driven down others out
of control. Our artillery made several sue
cessful shots and our infantry patrol activity
continues.
The Italians successfully operated yester-
day in the vicinity of Monte Asolone. Monte
Spinonoia and Capo Sle. capturing many
prisoners.
The weather is very cold.
GERMAN
berlin. Jan. 15.---Violent attacks which
tho Italians launched against Austro-Hun-
parian positions Monte Asolone and Monte
n,<n wi
N Artillery duels carried on throughout
fshe day along the sectors on which the at
tack was made. They spread at times to the
west. across the Brenta and to the east, as
far as the Piavc.
Along the lower Piave also the artillery was
active. the fire increasing frequently In sup
port of Italian attacks in the delta of the
river.
(NIGHT) between the Brenta and Piave
there were frequent violent artillery engage
ynents.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-16
Troops in France Pay
So. 40 for Single Pie
Authorities Stop Sale, Fearing
Army Flour Is Giving Real
Home Taste
,By Tho Associated prcssl

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Jan. 15.-An order issued for
certain division prohibits the pur-
chase of pie from civilians. Real Amer
'can pie is hard to obtain in this sec
ton of France. but one day recently
mince pies made of excellent pastry ap-
peared. The price of a single pic in
some cases was II francs ($3.4O).
me pie-hungry soldiers chcerfu1ly
paid the price until the officers, sus-
pecting that white flour, in some un-
known way, was being furnished to the
makers by farsi lighted soldier, put on
the prohibition. An investigation is
being made to determine the source of
the -four used.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-16
New Halifax Disaster Inquiry

HALIFAX, N. s., Jan. 15.-Announcc-
ment was made today by A. X. Mac
Lean, Minister without portfolio in the
Union government Cabinet, that an
other commission would be named to
and fix responsibility for the explosion
aboard munition ship here on Decem-
Der s. which resulted in the loss of
1900 lives.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-16
Manned Teutons Scorn
War Cross Slackers Get

LONDON. Jan. 15.-An appeal is
being circulated among mutilated
German officers and soldiers having
the Iron Cross asking them to re-
turn the crosses as protest against
the fact that number of "home
warriors" and leaders of the Faith
erland party are wearing the same
insignia, according to an Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam
There has been large response
1900 crosses from Berlin alone be-
ing sent to the War Minister the
first day the appeal appeared.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-16
Official Statements
West
BRITISH

LONDON. Jan. i Dayl --Early yoster-
= p morning {, strong hostile raid northeast
Armea' ores was repused. During last
z ~ VI aided the ensmys trenches north
l. 7mbirg his du6outs and securing
iAie lers and machine gun.
Avla a Following upon the very success
II ia. .'1 raid over Germany on Monday
-o' r. VAS carried out the same night,
e 1--we OF which the steel works at
u midway between Luxembourg and
r h.re a ton of bombs were dropped
half ton Of bombs were dropped on
railway functions in the neighbor-
'etz.
rt'-aircraft gun fire and scarchlight
"ere considerable around the objec-
our machines returned
FRENCH
g. Jan. = ,Day) On the wight bank
Mense (Nordun fron+) there were
~ artillery actions iate in the night in
,ector between Haumont and Caurieres
ID.
N Alsaco French patrols brought back
New-York tribune., 1918-01-16
Reports Bill to Protect Birds

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-A Senate
bill to give effect to the convention be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain to protect migratory birds was
favorab!y reported to the House to-
day by the Foreign Affairs Committee.
The convention already has been rati
fled by the Canadian Parliament.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-16
Walter Wheeler in Navv

GREENWICH. Conn, Jan. 1s.-Wal-
ter Wheeler, who played football at
Harvard and drove an ambulance at
Verdun, is now an ensign in the United
States navy and has been assigned to
the command of six submarine chasers
in southern waters. 1t is expected
that he soon will be assigned to for
eign service. He received the Croix
de Cuerre and q slight wound at Yer
New-York tribune., 1918-01-16
Muller, German Filler, Killed

AMSTERDAM. Jan. 15.-The death CT
Vice Sergeant Max Muller, one of the
most successful German airmen, is re
ported in a Munich dispatch to the
"Lokal-Anzeiger" of Berlin. Muller VIZ s
killed in fall resulting from defect
in his engine. Thirty-eight victories
in aerial engagements were claimed for
him.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-09-20
GUARD STOCK FROM PolsoNs
In Many Instances Loss Of Cattle and
Sheep Could Have Been Pre-.
vented by Preeaution.

prepared BY the United States Depart
msnt OF Agrieuiture1
Many sheep and cattle are lost from
eating poisonous plants and other ina-
terial. In many instances q little fore
sight on the part of the owner would
have prevented losses. 70 cite one
specific plant, most stockmen In the
eastern part Of the country know that
laurel is poisonous, and yet they will
pasture their animals In a woodland
pasture In spite Of the fact that laurel
abounds. Sometimes a few, at other
times many, animals are poisoned.
Other poisonous plants abound IN
both the eastern pastures and the
western grazing lands, many Of which
are definitely known and easily recog-
nixed. A little precaution through fene-
ing and selecting pastures would ma
terially reduce the deaths due to plana
poisoning. Larkspur. lupine, water
hemlock, darnel grass. wild cherry,
loco, white snake root, wilted sorghum
and cak brush (shinnery oakl are the
more common plants which exact a
heavy toll.
Inorganic poisoning Of farm stock il
also far from being OF rare occurrence.
Common salt is definitely known to be
very poisonous to hogs and chickens
in comparatively small quantities. SOAP
powder In swiI1 has been the cause d
death Of swine. Antiseptie tablets and
rat polsons also have caused deaths
among farm animals. Patent Raj
pnstes, and even fireworks. have beer
eaten by fowls. which died later from
the effects OF phosphorus poisoning.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-09-20
COULD HEED CALL OF WILD
Being His own Boss, This Lucky Man
Listened to Appeal and HE'D Him
to Happiness.

A flock of geese. northward bound
honked wildly in their flight. His feet
on his desk, his window open to the
breezes Of the morning, he heard the
cali. For an hour he sat amid the con-
dieting sounds of a great city hurrylng
about its work. But his thoughts were
miius away. His eyes were dreamy.
The spell Of the Wild was upon him.
He wandered In fertile fields awak-
ing to renewed life. He beheld the
meadows lush with grass. He sat be-
side wide flowing rivers and tiny
brooks whose waters rushed In foamy
splendor from hilly heights above. He
wandered to wooded slopes, with trees
a-bud and wild flowers peeping from
beneath dead leaves. A peace was HIS
which seldom came in his wcrkaday
existence in the land Of pavement Gad
beehive dwellings. He dreamed on.
Brook trout in specified splendor rose
to his captivating hook. Camp fires lit
the darkness of his dream night. Tbs
Odor of burning pine wood and Of sig
cling trout and bacon filed his nos
trIS. He ate food such as his city
I
chefs had never learned to cook, with
an appetite his city stomach had long,
since lost. In single hour he dreamed
more happiness than had been his for
a decade.
He closed his desk. Another hour
found him grubbing In the recesses OF
the attic. BY noon, clad in beautifully
ancient garments, with satchel in his
hand and a fishing rod carefully In
eased in waterproof cover under his
arm, he was at the railroad station. A
half hour later he was on his way to
the wilds. And smile such as he had
not smiled In months graced his fea-
lures.
Lucky mani he was his own boss
Milwaukee Journal.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-09-20
eERMAMvs OLE 10 BELGIUM
Must Give Up Everything and Reeelv
Slavery In Return.

Must Give Up Everything and Receive
Slavery in Return.
London.-Germany has made a
definite peace offer to Belgium, ac-
cordlng to information received here.
The terms of this proposal are as fol-
lows;
"That Belgium shall remain neutral
until the end Of the war.
"That thereafter the entire economic
and political independence Of Belgium
shall be reconstructed.
"That the pre-war commercial treat
les between Germany and Belgium
shall again be put into operation after
the war for an Indefinite period.
"That Belgium shall use her good Of
fices to secure the return Of the Ger
man colonies.
"That the Flemish question shall be
considered, and the Flemish minority
which aided the German invaders,
shall not be penallzed"
The proposal contains no word re-
speeding reparation or indemnities. no
admission that Germany wronged Bel
GUM.