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New-York tribune., 1918-06-24
Military Comment

There was little hope, therefore, that
it would be equal to restorine q.
situation which had arisen ~ a.
west shore of the Piave. Mil;tarr
common sense called for retiremer,
before the difficulties Of an ert,;
cation became too formidable.
Yesterday afternoons commun;
que from Rome was written IN
vein of caution. 1t told of inere..
ing Italian pressure on the enen.
forces, pinned more and more tioht
Iy to the western bank of the rive.
The communique from yienn,
dwelt or the embarrassments caused
by the washing away of the pontoon
bridges and the interruption of con
munications. Under these circpr
stances, the unofficial statement thai
the retirement has begun is entirelv
credible. If it is under way, it must
be hurried, and to some extent die.
orderly. 1t could hardly help BEING
so. The floods are a dangerous en-.
emy in the rear-only less danger.
Gus than the Italians in the frons
And it is exceedingly trying to the
morale of armies which have on.
gagged in a "hunger offensive IN
have to turn back in their tracks de-.
feated and hungrier than ever.
Italy also gained glory yesterday
in France. Another attack was
launched by the Germans on the east
side of the Aisne- -Marne salient
southwest Of Rheims. The chief
blow was struck at Bligny, posj.
ton held by one of the Italian con.
tingents on the French front. The
assaliants got a temporary footing.
but an Italian counter attack ouick.
ly drove them out. 1t was the first
opportunity that the Italians sum.
moned north by Foch have had to
distinguish themselves. They met
the test brilliantly. Since Caporetto
new spirit seems to have been in.
fused into the Italian army. 1t is
now at the peak Of its efficiency. re.
constituted in morale, in discipline
and in military efficiency.
New-York tribune., 1918-06-24
Americans Exceed
British Expectation
In Fighting in West
tBV Tie Associated Prcssj

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE, June 23.-The wonderful
tand of the Italians against the on
slaught of great masses of Austrian
troops has evoked the highest praise
along the British front aud has sent
the barometer of optimism mounting
higher than ever.
VI even greater moral value has been
he news OF the fine work done by
Americans in lighting on the French
front. These new troops have been
watched critically by the battle worn
Allies, and the men from overseas have
ar exceeded expectations in doing such
effective work with such short training.
II saw to-day some American troops
Nho had been fighting with the
French" said British staff Officer.
What magnificent fellows they. are
physically and what magnificent work
they have been dong!"
Many Raids on British Front
Another week has passed with the
Germans continuing to make threats to
attack the British front, but without
an offensive materializing. Both sides
have been closely watching each other
and each has carried out large num-
Der Of raids for the purpose of identi-
tying opposing troops and infiicting
damage.
The biggest and most successful raid
was made by Scottish troops yesterday
southwest OF Gavrelle, where enemy
trenches were rushed along a front Of
700 yards and penetrated to a depth Of
100 yards. Every enemy dugout in this
area was destroyed and its occupants
A..sea.
An enemy attempt to capture some
British positions Oh the high ground
cast Of Strazeele this morning met
with complete reverse. The attack
WAS local one and was preceded by
heavy bombardment that began about
O'Clock and WAS maintained with
great intensity for a considerable time.
At the conclusion Of the artillery
preparation the German infantry along
a narrow sector surged forward for
the assault.
Belgians Storm German Fort
AS they pushed up the incline which
led from their own trenches to the
more elevated British defences they
encountered such tornado Of machine
gun and rifle fire that, after struggling
ahead little. they were forced to re-
tire.
Two successful raids also were made
into German positions near Morlan-
court during the night, although this
~ not uncommon, for the Australians,
who are in this sector, arc always bait
ing the Boche. !
On the Belgian sector King Albert's
troops. Carried out raid northwest of
st. Julian that resulted in q hot fight
1T a strong concrete blockhousc. The
Belgians stormed this position and
cleared It out, capturing eight Germans
who appeared to he ali the men left
alive In the fort.
The usual harassing fire was contin-
eod BY the enemy in Flanders yester-
New-York tribune., 1918-06-24
Foes Artillery Hammers British Lines. Saws Halo
Germans Blamed for
Church Vandalism

ST. LOUIS. June 23.--German sympa
thizers are believed by Federal authori-
ties to have been responsible for the
desecration of the Hammett Place Pres
byterian Church here, because of YER
bal attacks on Germany launched from
the pulpit by the pastor, the Rev. w. G.
Johnston.
When worshippers came to the church
to-day they found the interior in ruins
Furnishings had been torn from the
walls, an American flag and a service
flag torn to shreds, pulpit and pcws
hacked with axes, piano destroyed and
Bible and numerous hymn books mu-
tilated beyond repair.
New-York tribune., 1918-06-24
The Official Statements

ROME from Office to-day
Along the whole
intensely Mtel infantry
where maintaining powerful the
out successfully small raids and patrol actions
To the west of Fagare the
which Immediately
British party in neget broke
ary lines to the south of Asago and after lively struggle killed 100 of
the and brought back
our own and the Allied armn have continued the struggle with
diminished daring They
bardments the enemy' immediate lines communication.
Ten machines
since June Is amount nncyve aipnes
Heavy Rains Hating Austrian Drive, Says Vienna
VIENNA (via Londom) Jm 2SThe stricm official
ton issued to-day says:
The fighting the piav yesterday
his counter attacks Elsewhere there
IN The heavy rains which descended daily
week enet ana which have placed under water broad stretches
Of the plain have multiplied the burdens
The Pave has become
many times made impossible for hours
the to provide
the fighting the front with the
and provisions All the greater therefore, the
brae troops whose fighting has
difficult
Italians Fight Germans Near Rheims, Says Berlin
BERLIN London official communications from
General Headquarters to-day foAoaus:
~ both 10Th % sides Of the omme lively activity continues
somne collapsed under our fire. French local attacks
repulsed.
Rheims short infantry engagements with italian
troops, captured thity-six
Italians Eject Enemy Near Blgny Paris Reports
PARIS, June @sThe War Office tooou soid
NlGHT~-The day was calm along the front.
troops last night executed
Between the Marine and Rheims the Bigny
%here they succeeded in obtaining footing for troops
wa
The night o of the front
Foes Artillery Hammers British Lines Saws Ha;p
LONDON June 2aField Marshal statements from British
Headquarters IN France today
NIGHTThere nothing Of special interest TO reno,
DNSesterday evening local after beavv
omardmn upon cur positions of Mcr completely pu
number of by during n;sh+ ~
eeu raids in the neighboood of Bucquoy
Wood N'
New-York tribune., 1918-06-24
Austrian Losses in
W-Starred Attack
Placed at 10000
tBy The Associated Pyess)

ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS.
June pa large part of the Austro-
Hungarian casualties, estimated by
italian military officials at 10000 and
probably more. sustained in the latest
offensive of the enemy on the North
eastern Italian front, were due to the
fact that in the early hours preceding
the assault week ago the Italians
anticipated the Austrian fire by pour
ing shells upon troop concentrations
which were being made preparatory
TO attacks upon the Italian lines.
The Austrian losses on the Montello
and at San Dona di Piave Were par
ticularly heavy after the first two days
of the offensive. owing to the fierce
ness Of the attacks at these two points.
New-York tribune., 1918-06-24
Emperor Charles
Decorates Brother
For Taking a Tosu51

AMSTERDAM. June 23.-Emperor
Charles. according to a Vienna tele-
gram. has conferred upon his brother,
Archduke Maximlian, the Grand Cross
of the Order Of Leopold, with the war
decoration and swords.
The message says it was the troops
of the archdukc who captured Fossalta.
IN the lower Piave
New-York tribune., 1918-06-24

in disorder, says the italian official
statement issued to-day. The enemy
is being closely pursued by the
Italian troops.
The text of the official statement
on which the above is based has
not yet been received.
New-York tribune., 1918-06-24
Allies Drop IS Tons
OF Bombs on Enemy

LONDON, June 2s.-The of,c;s, rs
port on aerial operations to-ni@ht saws.
The weather hindered air Work YES.
tcrday. There was no air fighting, But
at night conditions improved and night
flying machines were moro active. Dur
ing the twenty-four hours fifteen tons
OF bombs were dropped, the Bapaumc
dump, railway stations at Armentieres.
Steenwerck and Bac st. MAur and the
!Eruges docks being heavily attacked
by our machines"
New-York tribune., 1918-06-24
Judge Ben Lindsey, in Italy,
Sees Austrian Offensive

ROME. June 22.--Judge Ben Lind
sey, Of Denver, has returned from the
Italian front, where he witnessed the
entire Austrian offensive. He ex-
pressed himself as much impressed
with what Italy had done.
Judge Lindsey started for Paris to-
day, and expects to proceed to the
United States the latter part of july.
New-York tribune., 1918-06-24
Daniels Praises Naval Hero.

WASHINGTON, June 23. =. Frank
Bush, Of Vallejo. Cal, chief water
tender in the navy, has been commend
ed by Secretary Daniels for extinguish-
ing fire which broke out in an en-
gina room Of q destroyer last June II.
New-York tribune., 1918-06-24
Paris Council to Consider
Naming Street for Wilson

PARIS, June ga proposal to give
the name of President Wilson to a
large thoroughfare in Paris will come
up before the City Council at an early
sitting.
The suggestion is known to be
warmly favored by the councillors.
New-York tribune., 1918-06-24
u. S. Flyer Descends
Within Austrian Lines
Clarence Young, Forced Down
in Italy, Unhurt, Com
rades Say
(By The Associated press)

OBJ The Associated Press)
ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS IN
NORTHERN ITALY, June 23.--Clar-
ence Young, of the American aviation
forces, while taking a flight was COM
PEELED to descend within the Austrian
lines.
His comrades have assured head
quarters that he was not injured.
New-York tribune., 1918-06-24
POWDER IN SHOES
AS WELL AS Guns
Foot= Ease to Be Added to Equip
mont of Hospital Corps
at E'Qrt WaunA

-
Under the above heading the Detroit
Free Press. among other things says:
"fihe theory is that soldiers whose feet
are in good condition can walk further
and faster than soldiers who have corns
and buniona incased in rawhide."
The Plattsburg Camp Manual advises
men in training to shake Foot-Ease in
their shoes each morning.
One war relief committee reports. of all
the things sent out in their Comfort Kits,
Aliens Foot~Ease received tho most
praise from the soldiers and sailors. 1t is
used by American, French and British
troops, because it takes the Friction from
the Shoe and freshens tho feet. There
is no foot comforter equal to Aliens
oot-Ease, the antiseptic, healing powder
to be shaken into the shoes and sprinkled
in the foot-bath, tho standard remedy
tor over 26 years for hot, tired, aching,
perspiring, smarting. swollen. tender
feet, corns, bunions, blisters or callouses.
Why not order . dozen or more CSC.
boxes to-day from your Druggist or
Dept. store to mail to your friends in
training camps and in the army and navy.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-14

TGuf0niC Portion Declared Part
Of Republic.

Copenhagen, Nov. l4-German Aus
tria has been proclaimed Il part of the
German Republic by the state council,
says a despatch from Vienna.
The abd.caIion OF Emperor Charles
of Austria is officially announced al
Vienna.
Former Emperor Charles and his
family arrived at Eckartsau in an au-
tomobile, says a despatch from Wen
ma.
Eckartsau, where there is Il castle. is
on the Danube river between Vienna
and Pressburg 1t is On the north
bank of the river and about fifteen
miles east of Vienna.
Former Emperor Charles issued on
Monday, according to the Vienna Cor
respondent bureau, the following pro
clamation:
"Since my accession l have ince$-
sanity tried to rescue my peoples from
this tremendous war I have not de-
layed the establishment of const-
tutional rights or the opening of Il
way for the people to substantial ma
tional development.
"Filled with an unalterable love
for my peoples, I will not, with my
person, be 4 hindrance to their free
development. I acknowledge the de-
cision taken by German-Austria TO
form a separate state.
"The people has, by its deputies,
taken charge of the government
relinquish every participation in the
administration of the state. Likewise
I have released the members of the
Austrian government from their Of
fees
May the German Austrian people
realize harmony from the new adjust
ment. The happiness of my peoples
was my aim from the beginning Ny
warmest wishes are that an internal
peace will be able to heal the wounds
of this war.
(Signed) "CHARLES"
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-14
A Sideliqht.

I've talked with some of the infan-
try coming down here and they have
wonderful tales to tell. The French
are wildly enthusiastic over the Amer
icans-one French regiment passed
me going into action waving the Amer
ican flag.
Some time when I have time I'll sit
down and analyze the sensations: :
they're indelible-it's a sort of high
excitement that makes anything pos
sible. It's taken at least three hits
to stop any of our men. Generally
they keep on going, nevertheless. until
they can't go any farther-then shoot
from where they are until they're
picked off or the advance goes too far
ahead, and the litter bearers get them
and bring them in.-From Letter Of an
American Artillery Lieutenant, print
ed In Golfers Weekly.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-14
WILL NOT CHANGE TRUCE
No Modification of Terms Now, Allies
Hinh Command SAYS.

London. Nov. 14-The allied frigh
command has sent to the German hi@l
command by French wireless, mes
sage that there can he no modification
# the conditions of the armistice, in
Guiding the annexes, at this time.
1t is added that a supplementary
period of twenty-four hours for tNe
evacuation of Belgium, Luxembourg
and Alsace-Lorraine has been added to
the fourteen days stipulated in the
original text, SO as TO permit the text
TO reach German headquarters at the
desired time
The German delegates to the armiS-
tice negotiations have issued a state
ment asserting that brief delay in
he evacuation of occupied territory
and delivering of rolling stock is in
sIispensable.
They say to withdraw the troops
and deliver the rolling stock immedi-
ately would render the execution of
the armistice impossible
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-14
So He Passed.

From France comes the following
little story of the irrepresaDle spirits
of the Australian fighting men:
Among the wounded brought into
the ward was young Billtsm whom
we knew at once was soon going west.
He was quite conscious, and an Aus
tralian sister set herself to make his
last few hours on this planet as
comfortable as possible. He wanted
to be wrapped up with pillows, and to
do this the nurse said: "Put your arms
around my shoulders so that I can
raise you gently" 'sYoa bet yns:r life,
sister," whispered the irrepressible lad
with a smile; ats long, long time
since / had my arms around u dinkum
Aussie girl" And then he ended his
great crusade.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-14
YANkS CAPTURED STEsAY
Was the Last Town Taken BY Our
Men as HostiIities End.

With the American Forces on the
Meuse and Moselle, Nov. 13.-The last
French town to fall into American
hands before the armiStice went into
effect vas Stenay.
Patrols reported they had found it
empty not more than quarter Of an
hour before eleven o'clock.
American troops rushed through the
town, and in Il few minutes allied
flags were beginning to appear from
the windows As the church bell
solemnly tolled the hour of eleven
troops f. ON the Goth division were
pouring into the town.
Signal corps wires, telephones and
runners were used in carrying orders
regarding the armistice, and 50 well
did the big machine work that patrol
commanders had received the orders
well in advance of the hour.
Apparently the Germans also had
been equally diligent in getting the
orders to the front line. Notwithstand-
ing the hard fighting they did Sunday
to hold back the Americans. the Ger
mans were able TO bring the firing to
an abrupt end at the scheduled hour
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-14
To Drive Out Germans.

Washington, Nov. l4.-Rumania' s
reported new declaration Of war
against Germany is interpreted here
as preliminary 10 measures to disarm
and drive out the German army un-
der Won Mackensen, which has been
depressing the Rumanians since the
treaty of Bucharest sealed the helps
lessness of the population.
Word through official channels is
that the reorganized government in
Rumania is headed by General CoaIt
da.
The same advices say the Rumaniali
national committee in TRANSFERRING
(southeast Hungary, with thensasr.,
port Of America and the allies eX-
poets reunion with Rumania. has de-
clared its independence of Hungary.
and that militia has been organized
by the local authorities.
Rumanian volunteer troops to the
number of nearly 10000 are said TO
have crossed the border into Transyl-
vania as an army of occupation. These
forces were made up largely of the
Rumanians who returned from Rus
sia and Siberia after the Russian de
bacle.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-14
FRIENDSHIP HARD TO EXPLAIN
panionship of Euztrai7an Death
Adder and the Fat

Though scientifically regarded as
"the most dangerous and probably the
most G2uGly" of australian snakes, the
death a I4r has to It's credit many
everyday proofs to the contrary; so
many, indeed, that some are inclined
to class it rs comparatively harmless,
the reasons for such opinion being:
() the small size of the creature, re-
ducing the risks of its being inter-
fered with inadvertently; (2) its amia-
bility; (3) the fact that unless the
sensitive membrane at the end of the
tail, to which the curved spine is the
eliminating point, is trodden on or
otherwise insulted, the chances are
that there will be no active resent
ment.
Many years ago locality in Aus
tralia suffered from Il raid by bush
rats, which congregated in great num-
bers. Similar plaques have often been
recorded from the western downs; but
the coastal visitation was sin~Ilar. for
1t was associated with death adders,
which seemed to he on good terms
with the rats. One of the settlers was
growing sweet potatoes on fairly
large scale for pig food, the plow be-
ing used for the harvesting of the crop.
Seldom was Il furrow run for the full
length Of the field without turning
both adderS and rats.
Suddenly the rats migrated, and
then the death adders disappeared,
few Of either being seen for decade.
when the association between them
was again SenSationally Illustrated.
The daughter of 4 settler rose at
dawn, and with others ran off to the
vegetable garden for salads for break
fast. While she was looking for a
seemly cucumber. a rat was disturbed,
and almost Immediately after she was
bitten by death adder which had lain
inert at the very spot whence the rat
had fled. The child recovered, while
the deceptive snake, which will not
submit to have its tail saluted even
by the airiest of treads, was killed.
This Illustrates afresh the singular as
sociation between an adder and a rat.
Why and for what purpose does this
apparent amcability exist?
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-14
Child's Musical Traininu.

The child who shows marked Inu.
sical talent in early years, together
with good voice, had best be al.
lowed the opportunity of such mu-
sical training as he will receive in con-
nection with the study of the piano,
violin or other instrument for a few
years, rather than overtax the powers
of his immature vocal organs. The
more of general musical training he
has had the easier and more sattsfac-
tory will be his progress in voca, mu-
sic when the proper time arrives for
its serious study.-Exchange.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-14
Certain Cure for Croup.

Mrs. Rose Middleton, of Green
vile, ILL.,, has had experience in the
treatment of this disease. She says.
when my children were small my
son had Group frequently. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy always
broke up these attacks Immediately,
and I was never without it in the
house. l have taken it myself for
coughs and colds with good results. I"
ADV.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-14
Plan to TRY Won Tirpitz

Amsterdam, Nov 14-The mdepen-
dent German Socialists in the German
government have decided to establish
4 tribunal to try Admiral Won Tirpitz,
General Klein. DR.. Knapp, a leader of
the Fatherland party; Admiral Won
Litzendorf, and others responsible for
the continuance Of the war. A des-
patch to the Telegram announces this.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-14
EIuxie Also In the Game.

Several weeks ago my aunt stirred
up the family by suddenly eloping with
a young man with whom she was Sc
quainted. A few days later little FL
eanor visited grandmother, and, find
ing it dull. was asking to be allowed
to play with the familys poodle. She
was told that aunty took Fluxie With
her. She came home greatly excited
and before she was fairly within the
house exclaimed, "Oh. muvver F!uxie
'loped. too.'-Chica"o Tribune
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-14
Sometimes Wise to FORGET,

We forget what we ought to yemem-
be1, and remember what we ought to
forget. We need schools of memory,
but we need schools of forgettery, even
more.-Ralph Parlette.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-14
SUCCESS and Defeat.

Success is so hard to endure. We
can endure ten defeats better than
one victory. Success goes to the head
and defeat goes to "de feet" 1t makes
them work harder-Ralph Parlette.
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The Difference.

Flat head is quite as bad in politics
as fiat foot is in military life. Not only
that, but 80 per cent Of the fiat foot
cases are curable.-HoustOn Post.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-14
JUDGED by Their Records.

Mrs. Kawler-But how do you Laow
what kind of people the Newcombs are
if you've never met them?
Mrs. Flstt-I have heard their paco-
ograph Selecti0ns.-BoStOn Evening
Transcript.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-14
Do Not Waste Coal Dust,

Coal dust should not be wasted.
Have a special scuttle and mix suff1-
cient water with it to make it quite
moist. When the fire is nice and clear
bank it up with this mixture.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-14
civiIization's Restraints.

Wise laws and just restraints are
to a noble nation net chains, but chains
of mail, strength and defense, though
something Of an incumbrance.-Rus-
kin.
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Taking Things.

Take things as they come if you
know what to do with them when they
come. If not, make them come in the
manner or quantity that you can ham
die them.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-14

You never can tell. Many fellow
who tells a girl he couldn't live with
out her eventually finds himself tied
to her apron strings.-Philadelp
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-14
All Approve of 1t.

Thrift is a religion with all men.
Even If they don't practice it, they
approve of it.-Toledo Blade.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-14
Groves Tas;.;ess c7fU Tonic

restores vitality and energy by puri-
flying and enriching the blood You
can soon feel its Strengthening, In
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Chinese Observe Boat Festival.

Chinese Observe Boat Festival.
The Chinese have observed their an
nual dragon boat festival since 45O B.
C. wherever streams in China will per-
NIT use of long dragon boat paddles
with which the boats are propelled.