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New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
Official Statements
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BRITISH

LONDON, Jan. 80 tDAN Good visibility
Monday cnablcd much aviation work in con
junction With the artillery, and also some
photoe raphy. to be carried out British air
men dropped 400 bombs various objcc
tives, including Roulcrs, Mcnin and the air
drome near Journal Several thousant
rounds were fired at enemy troops from ma
CHIMES In the air. In the fighting Throughout
the day two hostile machines were shot dow
and six we're brought down out of control
Three OF our machines missing.
During the night of Monday Tuesday sa
tons OF bombs were dropped on enemy bllets
railway stations and trains and airdromcs
All the british machines returned safely.
Last night one of our patrols successfully
attacked German post northeast Of Hayrin.
court and killed or took prisoner a number
OF the enemy . garrison. Further casualties
were inflicted on the enemy in patrol encoun-
crs in the ncighborhood of Bullccourt where
we captured d machine gun.
FRENCH
PARIS. Jan. so DAIp.-Frcnch patrols
carrying out operations north Of the Aisnc
brought back prisoners In the Vospcs the
artillery fighting was continued vigorously
during the night at Hartmannsw wcilerkopf
tNlGifT). There was quite marked ac
tivity on the part of both artillcries in the
region OF Micttc. on the front Of Cauricrcs
y. " ood and IN the Wocvrc. In the last men
toned region an enemy raid north of Scichc-
prey without result
On January 20 two German arplancs were
brought down and three fell inside their own
lines seriously damaged after engagements,
EASTERN THEATRE, Jan 29.-ArtilIcrv
actions occurred at the Ccrna bend and north
OF Monastr. The Allied avators were yer,
actIvc' carrying out numerous bombardments Is
north of Monastir in the Vardar Valley and
IN the region of Lake Doran. One German
machine was brought down.
GERMAN
HEItLlN. Jan. 30.--Therc was artillery
ana nine throwing activity at various point.
infantry activity was limited to rcconnoit ring
encounters
Our avators made successful attacks ON
e. rne,ahd and tho north coast of France.
bombs were dropped on London, Southend.
Dunkirk, Gravelincs and Calais.
Eight enemy airnlanos na
yesterday e e'''e
Macedonia.-An enemy attack on Bull
Rar'an outpoSts northeast of Lake Doiran
Was repu5cd. "
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
Italians Held Gains
After AN-Day Battle;
AUiafors Aid Infd7fr,
ty Tho Associated Press

x! 'lo AhSu>Atcd IfcBS1
ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS,
IN NORTHERN ITALY. Tuesday, Jan.
@.-ltallan troops struck tho enemy
another hard blow ycste rday in tho
mountain region west of the Brenta
River where his effort has been to
push down the Frcnzcla Valley toward
DaSsano. The action lasted through
out the day, the Italians making an
advance along the whole stretch from
the Brcnta to Asago and CAPTURING
1900 Of the enemy, including sixty Off
GERS. War material also was taken
and havoc was spread among the
cnemys forward trenches.
Ihc aerial activity was cspccialjv
lively during the fighting. tho Italians
bringing down ten machines and the
French two. Tho action was still in
progress to-day, with tho enemy bring
lnS forward large reserves in an at
tempt to save tho day
Inc battle on the Italian side was
fought by mountain troops, infantry
and bcrsaglieri, with the support Of
Italian and allied batteries and large
ncets of airplanes manned by Italian,
french and British aviators.
lhe Italians took the initiative in q
surprise attack at daylight, the enemy
lrenches being reached and his lines
urlven back over long front. Later
IN the day the enemy made a series Of
violent counter attacks, which were
broken up by the steady resistance of
me Italians. backed by allied batteries.
toward night the enemy began the
concentration of rcinforcemcnts in an
cnort to redeem the situation. This
brought on heavy fighting during the
"'gnt' which continued to-day.
, inc latest reports show the Italian
linc holding we'll in tho advanced posi-
t'ons occupied during the early hours
Of the engagement
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
Three More Wounded.
Pershing Reports
All Privates, Injuries Received
IN Action; No Details
Are Given

ASHlNG1ON, Jan. 3o.-Gcncral
rcrshlng reported to-day that three
moro American privatcs had been
wounded in action. but, as in other re
vcnt similar reports to the War De-
parlmcnt, he gave no details.
Private Carl johnson. infantry Con-
cral PcrshinS reported, was scverclv
wounded in action on january ~
Johnson's mother. Mrs. Augusta John
son. lives at $50 Fourteenth Street.
San Francisco y
Private Raymond Grover. infantry
was reported slightly wounded in ac-
ton January 20. His father is IIo-
mcr Grover, 2o7 GAINESVILLE Avenue,
Syracuse, n. Y.
Private Philip +. Hcmpivick. infan-
try, was slightly wounded January %
II 1's emergency address is Mrs. Victoria
Hemplvlck, Cambridge. Mass
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
France Gives Algerian.
Equal Rights in Armv

PARIS. Jan. 29.-The government
announced to-day series Of measures
intended as recognition Of the sun
port Algeria has given France during
the war. the statement being given out
on the eve of further demand for
Algerian cooperation.
The measures include the admission
OF natives. even those not naturalized,
to all ranks OF the French army when
they have shown the same capacity as
the French; the same pension rate for
natives as for the French; equal rights
to decorations. notably the Military
Medal; facilities for naturalization.
and the institution of an Algerian con-
sultatiye council of nine, with six
ratives as members, to sit as Min
istry Of the Interior
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31

Bclgians are not allowed to have
woolIcn in their possession. and the
Germans arc offering TO sell them as
substitute seaweed at cents a pound.
"The destruction Of Belgian industry
is going on still more rapidly. Accord
Belgian Legation, the three 'Carolea'
plants have been requisitoned by the
Germans. and in the 'Sepulchre' works.
which are engaged in the manufacture
Of lighting apparatus, everything has
been seized.
'In the electric plant known as
L'Escaut,' four generator groups of
5000 kilowatts capacity each, have been
seized and placed in the German plant
known as Rom bacher Hutte."
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31

Both Italians and Austriians
Spare Towns Near Border
Zach car to Kill Own People, and Women Still Pick Olives
IN Range OF Big Guns-Diazs Troops Man Artillery
With Much Spirit as If on Parade

ough search by the Italian feet failed
to locate the enemy craft.
Kiva IS under range Of the Italian
guns, and the torpedo feet also makes
frequent night sallies around the town
but the place has not been shellcd. as
most of the population speak Italian
and thc Italians feel that they would
ne kiil'ng their own people. Similarly
the Austrian batteries on the heights
PACK OF kiva can drop big shells into
the lake, to show what they are able
to do.
Women Still Picking Fruit
The colonel commanding the front
batteries showed a monster 14inch
shell, six feet long. from an Austrian
naval gun, which had fallen without
exploding. Owing to this mutual for.
bcarancc. the living conditions arc
much the same as usual on both sides
OF the border. The olive groves arc
hlled with women picking olives, which
industry is uninterrupted, but the
lemon industry has been abandoncd d
at Llmone and other large lemon grow
ing d1stricts, owing to lack Of trans
portation.
The troops in this section arc in OK.
ceptlonal]y good condition, we'll housed
we'll fed and we'll equipped. This was
particularly noticeable wncn the bat
terles wore visited. The men spranp
TO their places and sent round of biz
shells with the spirit and regularity
Of parade.
A wide sweep Of the enemy country
to the north could be,vicwcd. There
vas little snow except on the mountain
tops. Only occasional shots were to be
heard until the distant thunder of the
big guns yesterday told that tho battle
had begun on -hc Brcnta.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
Catholics Form
Charities Board
Will Centralize Church's
Philanthropy in This
State

All Catholic phianthropic work in
Nc" ork State in the future is ia
DO conducted through tho State Coun.
GU of Catholic Charities, which was
organized at Il meeting of Catholics
from all over the state, held at Cathc.
ura' College. yesterday. Representa-
'Ncs were present from the dioccses
or Nc" York, Brooklyn, Albany
hochcstcr, Syracuse, Buffalo and Or
ucnsbIrg The meeting WAS presided
over by Cardinal Farley.
nc purposes of the council, as sct
lor'h by the organizers, is to coor-
u'ha'c Catholic charity work, rc-or,
Sah'zc charity methods, and protcc,
INC rights of Catholic dependents. In
his address of welcome to the bishons
rrc'ates, priests and laymcn present
Cardinal Farley declared there was
urgent need Of evolving a. statc-w;d,
plan OF charitable work. not only sc
TAR as Catholics were concerned. bu,
SO as TO cover all charities.
Separate committee on child welfare
'hdustrlal problems. finance. law and
hospitals and institutions were an.
pointed. "A bishop viii act as chair.
man of each committee. and their FIRST
report viii be submitted at Il state
confercncc o. Catholic charities and
corrections to be held some time in
tho fall
Before adjournment the now coun.
c'l adopted a resolution approving the
suggestion that the several boards of
supervisors throughout the state be
urged to designate the Catholic chart
l'cs AID association Of the particular
d'ocesc IN which each board is To-
Gated. as the official agent for placing
out dependent Catholic childrcn
1ieadqGartcrs of the ouncil will be
located at 1862 State Street. ALBANY
! he building was donated for the nur-
pose by Mr.. and Mrs. James C.. FAR
rcll, of Albany.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
Autonomy for Flanders
Called German Plot
Scheme to Divide Belgium
Aided by a Few Traitors,
Deputies CHARGE


AMSTERDAM, Jan. 80. Belgium
Deputies now residing in Holland have
adopted a resolution for the informa-
tion of the world in which they declare
that the German authorities, acting
against the unity Of Belgium, have.
through few persons representino no
one except themselves, proclaimed the
autonomy of Flanders. The resolution
says:
The eloquent and proud protests
made by the recognized authorities in
occupied territory abundantly prove
that these German proclamations do
not find the slightest echo among our
countrymen. The Belgian Deputies
wish to notify .hc world that these
persons represent only few traitors
IN the encmy's service.'> ~
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
Special Board of Allies
Studies Way to Aid Greece
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


ASHlNGTON, Jan. 3O.-A special
commission composed OF four persons,
representing Greece, England, France
ana the United States, is considering
tne military and economic needs Of
Ereece' IL was learned to-day. Provi-
sion has already been made for the
supplying to Greece of the Immediate
necessaries, but the preparation of her
army for participation in the Balkan
campaign with the full national
strength was said to-day to be con-
tingent upon the equipping and fur
nishing Of the whole Greek army.
Advices from Athens state that win
ter conditions still make military oper-
auons extremely difficult and extensive
engagements IMPOSSIBLE
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
Italian Front
ITALIAN

ROME. Jan. 30.-Our gallant troops in the
plateau zone of the army successfully crowned
Yesterday the action begun on the Eastern
ns'aeo flateau on Sunday by wrestling from
The enemy his positions to the west of thc
Frenzela Valley VIZ
Col del Rosso and Col Dcchelc. which are
on the descent toward the western edge of
since then held with valor the enemy, in the
region of Sasso Rosso. was hard pressed
and his numerous counter attacks being re-
pulsed with the bayonet the success was yes
tcrday eAtended By the capture of Monte. d
Val Bella. ~
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
Gen. Woods Wound
Is Not Dangerous
Now in Paris Hospital, He Is
Expected To Be Out
i'm a Week

PARIS, Jan. 3o.-Mnjor General
Leonard Wood, who was wounded re-
Gently while visiting the French front
is confined to the Ritz Carlton Hospi-
ta'' where he is reported to be doing
we'll. lie expects to be out in about u
week. lie is suffering from flesh
wound of the arm, which is painful
but not dangerous.
Lieutenant Colonel Charles T.. Xii
bourne, chief Of General Woods STAFF
who was wounded in the face. NAV
lose his right eye. Major Kenyon A.
Joyce, who was wounded in the arm
ls improving.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
Young Red Cross Workers
Had Gone to Mestre to
Help the Wounded
Hospital Is Target
Two Others Killed and Sew
eral Patients Wounded by
Austrian Fliers
~ The Associated rress

b5 iiic Associated IreSs
ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS
IN NORTHERN ITALY, Tuesday. Jan
29-Iwo Americans attached TO tho
Rcd Cross were killed at Mestrc Sunda,
. . night by bombs dropped by German
raiders. They were William platt an,
Richard Cults Fairfield, and were tn,
first Americans to be killed on III,
Italian front.
1he Two young mon had not enrolled
IN the American organization. having
enlisted previously in the Wynnc- Bcvau
branch of the British Rcd Cross.
Platt and Fairfield had just arrived
at Red Cross hospital on n motor
cycle when the raid began. Five bombs
1ell IN the courtyard OF the hospital
killing four persons and woundiny q
number of patients. The Americans
were killed outright.
inc funeral Of the victims of the
RAID was held at Mcstrc to-day.
Impressive Funeral Held
American flags and floral offerings
covered the caskets Of the two Amcri
cans. IN the attending delegation of
ofhcers and men from the American Rod
Cross were Ma! or Lowell, head of the
military branch Of the American Rcd
Cross in Italy; Captain Thwaitcs. in
charge of civilian relief in Northern
Italy, and 3. Harvey Carroll, jr., Amer
lean Consul at Venice.
Long lines OF soldiers, sailors and
civilians filled the streets. Funeral
orations wcro delivered from the stcns
of church by the Mayor und repre-
sentative Of the government.
companions of Fairfield and Platt
say they were killed while performing
an act Of bravery. They were at a Red
uroSs VI ca sa1, ;I tar out Of range of the
raid, and could have remained there
satel y. But, with two others, thev de-
c'ded to 90 to Mcstre, where the raid
nad already begun, and TO give aid and
help to probable victims.
Were on Mission of Mercy
Fairfield and Platt went ahead on y
motorcycle, while the ambulance fol-
lowed. 1T was just as they reached the
Mestrc hospital to begin their humane
iabors that the bombs dropped and
killed both Of them
BALTIMORE, Jan. 30.-William Platt
was the son Of the late William D.
Platt, of Baltimore. He went to Eu
rope last summer to drive an ambu-
lance at the battle front. He was
twenty-siX years Old
CAMBRIDGE. Mass. Jan. 3o.-Rich-
ara CUTS Fairfield joined the Wynne-
bevan Ambulance Corps, an English or
gganization connected with the Red
1T1ross, shortly after he had entered
diarvard ;al University last fall He was
1iVe Americans in the corps.
alrneid was son Of Mrs. James G.
han hharr, OF Of New New York, who has a summer
graduated from St. Georges Schoo, at
Newport, R. l.. last June. ~
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
Germans Continue to
Strip Belgian Homes
All Linen Is Seized, Including
Sheets From Beds in.
Converts
tStaf Correspondenccl |

t'0"U O07 ooTVtUt7tCC
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 state.
ment issued by the Belgian Legation
to-day says:
"lnformation received through Hol-
l"nd indicates that the Germans arc
Tfelenticssly re continuing to rob Belgium
~ Is reported that linen is now being
sclzed IN hotels, boarding houses and
vided for the seizure of 80 per cen.
ct all such materials in drygoods shops.
me penalty for concealing such ma
terlal is maximum fine of 500 900
marks ARK, or five years imprisonment.
Inc German authorities still con-
llnue requisltloning mattresses. The
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
Battleship Runs on
Bar While Breaking Ice
Officers Expect to Float
Stranded Ship at Next
High Tide

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Jan. so
While breaking ice in d channel near
here today q battlcship Of the pre-
drcadnought type went aground on a
sand bar and tonight still was fast.
She WAS said to be resting easily, mad
officers expected to float her undam-
aged at the next high tide.
1t developed tonight that the older
battlcships Of the navy have been used
on several occasions in opening up
shipping channels cloggc! with ice
during the cold weather Of the last few
weeks "
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31

claspcd two small children to her
breast
The success Of the British airmen
against the German invaders in Mon
day nights raid has caused discussion
IN some 'Nlarters that heavy barrage
more harmful than helpful. 1t is said
that the Air Board should give the
armen a clear field in dealing with
the raiders instead Of employing gun
ire, which causes damage to property
ana some casualties through falling
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
Ten Hotels at Vichy Given
For Use of American Troops

PARIS, Jan. 29.-Justn Godart.
Under Secretary Of State for Medical
Services, has placed al the disposal Of
American forces ten hotels at Vichy,
!. celebrated watering place Of Eastern
France.
The Americans plan to install five
hospitals in the hotels Seven thou
sand beds have been requisitioned.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
Mutiny on Ship at Sea

AN ATLANTIC PORT. Jan. 30 4
call for assistance from British
steamer which reported mutiny
among the Arab fremen was received
here to-day. The vessel, the name o.
which was not given, was several hur-
dred miles off the coast.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
British Torpedo Boat Hazard
Sunk in Collision; 3 Lost

LONDON, Jan. 2o.-The British tor
pedo gunboat Hazard was sunk in the
English Channel on January 2S as the
result of collision, the Admiralty an
nounced tonight Three men were
lost.
The torpedo gunboat Hazard was
built in 1894 and measured 1.O7O tons
She was $50 feet long and her normal
complement was lis men.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
ltaly's Shipping Losses for
Week Only Four Vessels

ROME, Jan. so Shipping losses for
the week ended January 26 wero two
Italian steamers of more than 1900
tons and two sailing vessels under 100
tons One steamer which was damaged
was able to reach port
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
Air Attack on London
Announced bv Berlin

BERLIN. Jan. so (va London).--
The bombing Of London, Southend,
Dunklrk, Gravclincs and Calais by Ger
ran aircraft is announced in an off.
clal statement issued to-day
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
GERMAN

BERLIN. Jan. 3O.-On the Asiago Plateau
the Italians maintained their attacks with
strong forces. In the region of Monte Sise-
mol they broke down, with heavy losses. Af
ter fighting Monte iii Val Bella and
Co! del Rosso remained in the hands Of the
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31

Chiffon Velvet bags in
a variety of beautiful
models, some with metal
and covered frames and
others with the new
pear-shaped top and
large mirror.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
Were on Mission of Mercy

Fairfield and Platt went ahead on =
motorcycle, while the ambulance fol-
lowed. 1t was just as they reached the
Mestrc hospital to begin their humane
labors that the bombs dropped and
killed both of them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-01
HOUSEKEEPING
as a ProtesSKc3I

gcd and shuffled, half performed, SLOW
emily tasks.
frame even my grocery orders with
concentrated attention. | plan my whole
weeks work and I have more or less
flexible daily schedule. can tell with
out quibbling what invitations | can ac-
ccpt, and | am getting lot more done
| try to consider the house business
nm running and myself the efficient man
agcr thereof The maid seems to like it.,
and notice that ! know in advance how
much time | can spare to CAD with
Henry.
1t isn't easy, but it's fun. And have
twice as much respect for myself as I
had before. 1t is worth trying.
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for five or six minutes, then remove the
lemon and turn into glass dish.
Fried Apple Sauce
This is a decided novelty and has a
plquant flavor not found in any other
variety of apple sauce. Pare and core
the apples and after cutting in slices,
cook in hot oleo until soft. Turn the
fruit so that it will brown evenly, and
when soft sprinkle with little grated
nutmeg. Sweeten to taste with brown
sugar, press through sieve and add
little strained orange juice.
Spiced Picked Apple Sauce
This is a delicious conserve to serve
with cold meats. Very tart, sour apples
are required. Cut the fruit from the
cores without peeling and bring the ap-
pie slices to boil in a mixture of half
water and half vinegar. Allow one cup
full of the LIQUID to each three cupsful
Of the sliced fruit. When the apples are
soft strain and set back on the range
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she is just M keen rs steel trap
! decided that what this imposed dis
cipline could do for her could try to do
for myself. ! used to think | had a
fairly definite personality and clear
thinking mind, but lately. since got
through school and have house ana
babies to look after. have let myself
get vague of outline, which in excess is
bad am finishing my sentences since
| saw Barbara nm trying TO answer
questions MS accurately and definitely as
if professor were going to mark down
the results in his classbook am trying
to make the discipline of my housekccp-
ing definite mental training, not what
it can so easily become series of jug
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Housekeeping as Mental Discipline.
BY MARION M'LEAN
DARBARA came to see mo the other
MI ~ dox. I

hARBARA came to see mo the other
W day and l was amazed at tho
change in her She seemed an
entirely different girl from the one I
Knew last summer. Then she was Jolly
and nice and we always had n good time
together, but she almost lacked force.
She was usually more or Tess undecided
about points to be settled; she had few
definite opinions, aud what rritutcd me
more than anything else, she left whole
sentences dangling around in the air un-
finished, ending them up with weak.
We'll, don't know" or "You know what
mean I've caught myself doing that
lately myself It's bad habit
This winter Barbara is going to mcdi
cal school and her whole personality has
changed. She knows what she thinks.
she uses larger vocabulary accurately.
and 1T is Joy to see her trained mind
working. She ~ always being called on
IN class for accurate reports and op.n-
IONS, she does deft and delicate expert
mental work with her fingers, and
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By MARGARET. HAMELlN

NAL days Over a sufficient quantity of
pared and cored apples pour enough
boiling water to cover, and simmer until
the fruit begins to soften Meanwhile,
cook the same amount of molasses as
water used on the apples and allow a
teaspoonful of butter for each cupfu]
Of molasses. Drain the apples, add the
hot molasses and simmer gently until
quite thick. This is excellent served
in deep saucers, with a little cream
poured over each portion.
Cider Apple Sauce
Pare, core and cut the apples in small
pieces. Put them in an agateware ket-
tie, cover with sweet cider and add bit
OF stick cinnamon and two or three
slives of lemon. Mash the fruit with !
wire potato masher as the apples become
tender, and when the cider is nearly all
absorbed sweeten TO taste with crushed
maple sugar. Cook, stirring constantly.
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TRANSPORTED APPLE SAUCE

agateware or enamelled saucepan should
be used for cooking them. 1t is difficult
TO give the exact amount of sugar or
other sweetening agents and OF water
to be used in the cooking, as the tart
ness and juiciness of the fruit, as we'll
as personal taste, govern both of these
ingredients.
If apple sauce is to be strained, it is
waste of time and of fruit to peel or
core the apples. Merely wash them and
cut them in pieces, and you will be sur
prsed to find how the amount of sauce
is increased.
If redskinned apples are used and the
fruit is to be left in pieces, it may be
given beautiful red color by stewing
the skins CATER peeling) in just enough
water to cover for three quarters of an
hour. Then STRAIN off the LIQUID and
utilize this in making the sauce in
stead of plain water.
Molasses Apple Sauce
This was a decided favorite in Colo