8 AMERICAN ARMY WON WAR, SAYS PERSHINC IN REPORT R Yonks Drew First Blood at Passcliendaele Ridge, Novem ber 6-10,1917, When 11th Engineers Joined British in Attack Washington. Dec. 15.—General Pershing, in his special report to Secretary Baker, on the operations of the American army in France, gays in effect, although not in terms that the Amercan army won the war. "It was this spirit of determtna *tion animating every American sol '' ferring to the Meuse-Argonne bat • tie, "that made it impossible for the until 1919." „ t "Twenty-two American and four French divisions," says General , etßively beaten 47 German divisions, I representing 25 per cent of the en- I emy's entire divisional strength on the western front. Of the enemy divisions, 20 had been drawn from }-the French front and one from the * British front. Of the 22 American divisions 12 had at various times during this period (Se.pt 26 to Nov. 11, 1918,) been engaged ojx other * fronts than our own. The first ® Army had suffered a loss of about ' 117,000, in killed and wounded; it fv had captured 26,000 prisoners, 847 * cannon, 3,000 machine guns and large quantities of material." With the American army holding the heights dominating Sedan, the report said, and the German line SPUTTER'S 25 CENT DEPARTMENT STORE | | Buy Here Not Alone Because Prices Are Lower, But Because Qualities Are Better 1 ,Hsjfr i] it y, Jf you can PUPHPC? TPHIC 1 shop early in * 4 # mi# GET IT Vrlr id ff Ul\ I Mill THE WEEK ** Wjg{J 0 HERE AT JP A f AND EARLY IN WjjrQ LOWER COST MT JL IE THE DAY Turkish Towels TOYS A Good Jewelry-Economically Priced Scarfs and sham I In the making of pretty gift* and " " e mi Dependable Jewelry of excellent quality IN ninny* to bp found , y, tir i ll. h^:„^po^", X nrp r %Sn-?ro";f V „: For Gifts % Department HHFJ In our Jewelry Department. It* quality and low pr.eln. are re- Mexican Drawn Work, your needs. JL/vy mam ® *poii*lble fop tlie enviable Krunth of thU brnneli of our buninc**. 29c, 39c and 50c r.v."Vr","7r*l"V, Plain White Turkish , V m l?'„lw2r*i? pm ' \®SMr Jxj/jMlv V.V cuir Link*, 2Bc n„u noe. Gobi Fininhcd nend*, as,-. r,oc ' . 1 ; 43*1 Me. COc! 75*: Wo und 08*. ~ . .uede sole*, all color* $l.OO. A 11 Tp n W r ' sfflPffMr Ti, Scarf I'ln*. 25c und 80c. nndllSe. fiiyp Hnsierv That Will New l'lnld Itibbona, 30c, 42c. 00c. Towels, Misses' Felt and Knitted Bed- iT A 1 IVI I* \ mFtV Tie Clnnp*. 2Sc. A b Trnyn 23c. 50c 88c, $lOO MlOSiery " 111 70c and 85c. room Slipper*. 01.40 and *1.50. . Vj/1 iFI i-J O W ' JjßSwßr I Brucclct*. 25c, 30c. 08c nnd $1.25. nn a Si.m. ' Crno SoYiUro New Brocade Ribbon. 05c nnd 17c IQc 25c 29c 39c 48c Children'* Bedroom Slippers, L .ft l.nvulllcre*, 23c. 50c nnd $l.OO. J UII/C OKIVILK 70c. ' ' * ' ' ' $1.35 nnd $1.40. %. Brooches, 25c, 50e, 70c, 08c nnd HHsiHraSf r i.aee 1 In*, -oc nnd .oe. I.udle*' Lisle lIOMC, 50c. 50c, 60c 10c, 23c, 35c and 30<\ ——————J * ' tViev'rc crnincr fact Met '.* frj Lingerie Clasps, 25c nnd 50c. Kum-a-Part KulT Button*, 50c and 75c. l-acc Trimmed Scarf*, 50c to "ley re going last. WOt Bar Pin*. 25c, 50c and 08c. and 75c. I.udle* Silk Boot llo*e, 65c, 75c, 31.75. _,,-l , -*• -VHHMjA Beauty I'ln*, 25c and 50c. Sliver Mcsli Una*. 50c and OSe. 31.25, 31.30, 31.50 nnd 31.08. L7_ 12 J Lf_ JL/""-I.-.-,,- P.„ Jl/T Shopping Basket*. 30c nnd 32.08. mUCn WOnaer wnen you " Mourning l'ln*. 25e. nnd 50c. Silk Ribbon Wnlderanr Guard*, Ladle*' Extra Slr.c Hose, 45c, 50c noliaay tlQ.ndk€TCtll€tS UOtIOTB tot IYICII, Work Ba*ket, 50C to 81.75. Bend*. 25c. SOe, 80c and 31.10. 50c and 08c. and 75c. * ' Nut Sets, complete, 3157. Compare prices— Earring*, 23c and 50c. Wnlil.-nmr P n _* , , , rh . Children'* lIOKC, 10c, 25c, 20c, 35c, Wnman nnJ ri.'/Joan Large nsuortmont of Bag r |Hfi Gold Filled Locket*, 25c, 50c and ™ " r Cont " nd VMt Chnln . SOe, 45c, 50c und 50c. fr omen QTld tyllllclrcn Franc*, 08c to 32.25. TOYS AND GAMES ° , 10-K Gold Cro** nnd Chain* OSe Boy*' Heavy ,JIoe, 00c and 75c. Tnpestry Library Runner*, 32.85. Urt.M£,a, I„ k stand*. 25c. 1,1 ,v Uo,d t ro "" nnd Cl,aln "' nSc ' Infant*' Ho*e, 20c, 30c and 42e. I.ndic*' Handkerchief*, Hpcclal Ladle*' lloxcd Handkerchief*, Flo** Filled "Inside" Cushion*, Hat Pin*, 25c. Velvet Bag*, OSe, 31.48, 31.08, Ladle*' Fleece Lined Hone, 20c, nnnortment, 10c. 3j P( 50c, 75c and 31.00. SOe to 75c* Up Ring* for women nnd children and 33.48. 30e, 45c nnd SOe. Ladle*' line Handkerchief*, with „ , . . U„-JI„„I,I.I. •*. Extra large Stamped Turkish In plain band, nlgnet. cameo and Children'* Velvet, Silk and Ladle*' Part Wool Hose, GOc, BOe, embroidered corners, 12 wen * l.lncn ifnnnKercniei., aoe. Towels, 31.10. nflT T Ifl2 * n 1 OK "tone setting*, 25e, 50c nnd 08c. Leather Bags, 15c, 25c und 50c. 00c nnd 75c. Ladies Handkerchief*, high-elan* Men's Initial Handkerchief*, 25c Children'* Stamped Made Up J-RJL.L.O, AUf? tO ifll.AO Children'* Black Part Wool noveltie*. hand-embroidered eor- nnd SOe. Dresses, 50c to 31.40. —— Hose, 50c, 05c and 75c. tier*. 25c. Men'* Colored Silk Handker- Filled Cretonne Cushions, 85c to _ _ Inilits' Silk Hnndkerchlpfn, 10c. cbiefn. A, 75c and SSc. gj .|o /I*/ A Tlfi | f) | • . MM' J CM M n Ladles' Crepe de Chine Handker- Men* White Silk Handkerchief*, *' m* -**. .. A „vr A WPen llJlfS lYleil 00(1 DOXS ADDYeCldte MUSltn fIIUI t lOnttelett € chief*. 15e and 25c. pluin and Initial, 00c and 50c. f■#l#| 1/ fl fr 0T Y OUTIO 11/ l Al/P " It " " " Ladle*' Handkerchief*, plain and Boy*' Silk Handkerchief*, plain |g | If llt \ m II llf V .. L/ndffMlTlifnfS—An embroidered, 0c and bordered, 30c nnd SOe. nr */ *> 1 11 IMHM It , f nrt rl tIIfI > |\ . t Men * and Boy* Wool Cap*, light Men'* Medium Weight Ribbed ® Children'* Handkerchiefs, plain Boys' Plain White Handker- AICCRU/ffll" KCfV PODUIOT V/IIL/ CluCl UlCl A/VZ nn< . pattern*, 20c, 50c, 60c L'nlon Suit*, ull Uc, 31.70. AcCeDtable Gift and embroidered. 6e chief*. 10c 12Vfcc, 15c nnd 25e. ' r and OSe. ' " niiipiui/tc uui i3e U a , n7 ,, 30c. nl " a ' Handk """ e '-' " ana - With Gift Buyers Every age, from tot to grandparent, has been provided Men-. Dre** „„d work s„*- trimmed"! TnAr* Ch"dren * Coxed Handkerchiefs, Men's Bed and Bine Handker- i.adlca' Lace, Organdy. Georgette for in OUr Wonderful Stock of holiday books. SOe, 30e and 75c." "' l ' c •• Silk Camisoles, lace trimmed, 70c -..can 83c. chief*, loc und c. nnd Net Collar*, 50c, 50c and 08c. Men> , Bo , Soft Co „ nr . Men's Ilea vyFleece Lined llnne* Brassiere*. BOe, 50c and 75c. ——— Ladle*' New Round Neck Col- Book* Peter Rabbit Book* t!se. lierlty Itibbed Shirt* and Drawers, Combination Suits, 65c, 75c and , - - . * t j wjj Inm, point elfectn, in lace, net und Fairy Tule* The Three llenra B t '' l 3m *° garment, 118 c. $l.OO. (lift Article* ITI Keady-tO-W ear georgette, 50c, SOe nnd 08e. Mother Goose Rhyme* Bunny's Plnymate* Mcn|* Silk Collar*, all sixes; ape- Men'* Heavy Fleece Lined Union . IVol Vo T n ,': Batiste Combination Ulll nuaiCd 111 11CUU/ 111 rrcui Lndle.' New Satin Collars, 50c Itnth Fielding Dolly Dimple Suits, ecru color, all *le*. 31.08. /;"„ * LOO nd 31.50. Ladies- Apron*. 20c, 30c, 42c, 48c, Women'* Knit Skirts, 75c, 08c nn bUck WoiiH'n'H IlloonirrN, 50c nnd 75c. 31.00. 31.23 and 3L48. . Ladles' Colored Satin nnd Khaki Girl* . Fire Story Book* and color., 10c.' nihSld .ji™ gnß. It—' Si Women'. Skirts, 75e, 88c, 08c and Ladle*' Black Apron*, 50c, 50c, Children'* Knit Leggings, 50c. Orgnndy Collar* and Cuffs, 50c and Camp Fire Girl* Letter* and Rhyme* „ . Ribbed Union Suits, l*e* -4 to 84, 31.25. SSe, 81.00 and 31.20. ■•*' Knit Tarn*. 31 50. 08e. Boy Scont* Foolish Fox . " < , nnv "" AV ? r !f, G,ov< '"' * to * • Women'* Cornet*, all *l*e, 75c. liiHllcM* While rercnle ApronM , , ' l . re l n ?? nn !*°* lindle*' Collar nnd Cuff Seta, Motor Ilanaea r pnlm, JHe nnd 05c. Boyn' Neekwenr, 48c and 50c. Children** Drawer*, 21c, 25c, 20c, for otllee and restaurant work, 85c, Girl* lvnlt Aviation Cap*, pe- gg * Story of the American Ling Men's Cotton Work Glove* 15e ■ • .• i „ „ 82c, 35c, 30c, 45c, SOe, OOe and 75c. 31.60 and 31.10. Knlt Bout. 15e 25c 20c, Ladle.' Net nnd Organdy Col- de " Story of the Liberty Bell 2sc. , °" ° 15 °' „ n 50c. 5c children's Prince** Slip*. 50c -nd Nurses' White Apron*, Ssc. aOe SOe 60e nnd 75c. Inr nnd Vest Sets, OSe und 31 25. Battleship Boy* Story of the White House „ and 08c. ~ , Bable*' Cup*, 56c. 50e and 39c. New Georgette. Organdy nnd Net " ve Baring Book* Paper Book* leu* Linen Collar*, 10c. Boxed Suspenders, 50c, 65c, 75c child™'!! N CulV* nnd C "* Bnhlc** Sncquc*, 50c, 75c, 08c and Frilling, 60c, 81.00 nnd 31.25. BunglTow HOT" Bonrd Covered Book* | " ' enther Belts, black and and 31.00. LndlVld FUnnH™t ™Gown*, 31.08. Nurs.* tull* nnd Cap*, lue and „ Boudoir Cap*, 20c 50c, 08c, 31.25, Bay. Linen Book. tan, 50e and 75c. Boxed Garter* and Arm Band*. I ndies' Flannelette Gown." 75c Children-. Wash Dresses, 75c, ST " nt "" °° C ' " """ v Palut, Drawing and Puxx.e Book. Men's Dress Shlrt*. 50c. d e. and^Sc. ""chudre • ill "Oe 4- Hoot Sock*, 15c nnd 17c. AMndsor 'lie*, all colors, 25c. Men'* Satin Pad Garter* and Silk Boxed Garters, 25c nnd 35c. (j0,.. "-SOe Vd/''" '. '; " th,,dr '"'- S,nmb " J^,rj^orr trlPt Sc UP to 59c Arm Baud., 25X-. Boxed Belts, 50c and 75c. . F.anne.ette Gown*. and 7K " A "ron, Jot, 4-c, oc Men's and Women'* Slumber Middy Tie*, 70c nnd 31.10. Men'* Double Grip Pad Gnr- Men'* and lloy*' Wool Glove*, Children's Flannelette Sleepers, s Ch,..Ken's Romper*. 50e. OOe and uJSd Boys' Toques. sc, le "' 35c ' 50c - U3< ' 7Ut ' ° Bc " d I ' 2s ' ® " d "' Hoys' I'lin'l*** OSt' C ' Infants" Drnwer Legging*, 75c to . , , Miscellaneous Gift I I j I ;':L.a,*' , "wb,r;,,p*. sc „c 75c i°. c tee"„ d sk. c rt*, osc A rticlps Why Not a New Dress Pattern Toilet Articles A re Always Welcomed and 85c. to 33.25. Utility Gift /T I ULItS _ Infant*' White Drr.se*, 30c, 50c. Ladle*' Colored Skirt*, 31.50 to J U /IT xL 7 Toilet Water, 30c, 43c, 65c, 08c, Trays, 10c, 35c, 50c and 31.15. OOe. ."O nnd SSe. 31.08. ... ... v . . . . hor r Comb and Brush Set*, 25c to lUT lTWllltT I 31.00 and 31.65. „ InfuntM* I'OUK Skirl*, 30c and InfnntM* (.'ONhmere SnequcM, 75c Women , JI B *i #A Buffer*, 25c and 50c. 48c. to $1.48. Blcevc*. 50c nnd 00c. $l.OO. w - _ _ Perfume*, 10c, 20c, 20c, 45c, 50c, InfnntM* Gown*. 50c nnd 00c. Flunnclclle Drrnen, Ito 0 year*, Women** Ankle Length Drawer*, Hair Bru*hcN, 35c and 50c. Slack Qttd ColoYPa DrPW CiflOuS fl3c ~nd * l,as, rile* und Cuticle*, 35c. liifnntM* Cop*, 25c, 50c nnd 08c. 50c and 50c. 50c and 50c\ , l/IWVA V M 4,1 CO ° UUUUO Fnnpv u nnnm nnl , Shoe Iluttoner* nnd Horn*. 35c. Infant** Shoe*, 20c* I.ndle** White Apron*, 30c to Women** Tight Knee Drawer*, Comb*, sc, 10c, 15c, 10c nnd -100. Black Scrac 3d 40 nnd 44 Crcnm Mahnir 50c „ ' Powder lIOKC* nnd Hair Ite- Infnntn* Noveltie*, 10c nnd up. $l.lO. e# Ladle** llnndbna* 50c "Inok crare, J. 40 nnd 44 Crcnm Mohnlr, 50c. Incy Powder and llouffc, 35c, eelvern, 35c, 00c and $1.15. ChUdMn'M 'Touue* " nd "° C - Snlu , u. , ."'f)Be K,n " nelCt,e Women'. Tight Knee Union ro „ ft Inehe* wide, 55e, 750. 3LOO, 31--5 Wool nnd Worsted Pluld*. 45e, 50c and 65e. Picture Frames, 35c, stle nnd 88c. q ' q ' Suits, 6lie, 7e und OSc. Pockethooks, 25c, 50e. 50c, OSe, and 81.30. 73Ci 8) , c> px.2o nnd 31.50. Talcum Powders, 10c, 15c, 18c, Mirrors, 20c, 700, and 31.15. r~ CoTt"overlVan' ,l slV*. n socf ,reTe **" 4B "° d . 001 30 Cream Novelty Cloth. SOe. 21c " ,,d 35t ' Manicure Set*. SOe. 81.15, 81.20 A CICT CIV TADlnw A DC 11/ IF f nVIICUT Children's Union Suits, 31.25, Novelties in Shell Goods, In Inches wll, 31.20. Nnvy Blue Storm and French Snfety Razor and Shaving Sets, and 31.50. <• U'l * Us I nDLCi rr HIXIL It ILL [/LLIu/li 81.35, 31.30 and 81.45. Braid Pins, Rack nnd Side Combs, Nnvy Rlue All-wool Serge, Serges, 81*35, 81*50 nnd 81.75. 50c and Sse Combs, 2De, 500 nnd OSc. TUC UniICCWICC Children's Vrsls nnd Pants, 50c, Burettes, etc., 10c, 25c and 50e. 81.25, 31.50 and 81.75. Block Velveteen, 81.00, $1.50 ' Irit nUUjtWltt s °infimt""vests', 25c, SOe, SOe and Ladles' Fancy Garners, 25e. 20e. Colored Serges, 31.00. and 31.08. _ f lt x C]„ 9c . __ J 00c ' 50c, 50c, OSc and 3L48. Shepherd Checks, 37V£c, 500 Cream NAool Cashmere. 8-.oa THE FINAL CLEARANCE OF Cot Glass and Lhinaware clothM Brurte „ 5c nnd 50c and OOe. Cream Wool Serge, 82.75. Cut Gins* S-lneh Vnse. 82.10. Olive Sets, 81.80, 81.08 nnd DC /V W M"T"*T T*T¥ll\K7 Cut Glass. 8-inch bowls, 81.50. 82.80 set. d£ JUte Ot I OUT shoe Trees, enamelnd white, /S H 9 ■ □ 'wL I Hi' If Gln "" 3 " footed Nappies, Cnk# Sf , lß (12.10, 83.00, 33.75 ® ,nk nnd b,u <'' 2r >°' .. . _ Wl 1111 J I I H" Jlf 9 Cut Gla** Sugar nnd Cream, ""'j Nc XMAS CANDIES I.ndle*' nnd Children's Belt*, 25c, New Black Silks New Colored Silks I I Ul.\ i 81.75 and 82.25 pair. ' 2l °* f3 00 ' WOB 30c and 500. _ , , „ T _ „ , Cat Gins* Spoon Tray*. 80c. nnd " eG D 1U I fH.ir.,,l uikk.. , Black Silk Peau de Sole, 30 Georgette Crepe, 40 Inehe* wide, Enables YOU tO Have a New Hat for the Holidays for Cut Gins* Fern Dl*h, with Dresser Set*, fl.Bo, 32.50 DUV NOW! Shirred Ribbon Elastic Webbing, Incbe. wide, 82.25. all colors, 82.48. „ } Liner, 81.08. nnd 82.70 set. ' nil colors, yard, 30c. . . ~ a Mere OOng Cut Gins* Handled Nappies Choeolnte Set* 85 08 „ Black Silk Sle**allne, $2.30 „ C e, | e d< ' 4O lnche wide, jars, ™ J " ' 20c " nd \ llk Taffeta* „,o *" d " Untrimmed, Trimmed Misses' and Children's "cM.....e....... ose. n " h "' SM'X- — •"" - d sHk" plp'Z' J lnP h ' , " oh " w,d " "" and Walking Hats Trimmed Hats "" „t Gla*. Candy Jars, OSe. """ JESt 'A""' " """" "" SALE PRICE SALE PRICE HAND-PAINTED NIFFON Alnyonnalse Set*, OOe, 73e, HOc meat* In Chocolate*, Hard Cundle*. Black Silk Habutnl, 31.00, 'Passuh Foalnrds 36 Inelies wide oAL.iI. fKiLL. OAL.iI, FKiCtl. CHINA and $l.lO. """y • '" d t our usual low Ladles' Handbags, 50e, OSe, up to * l ' ls n " d ' , 25 ' 3e. ' S? 00 and $2 50 AfA $2 50 Actual rt 1 A Celery Sets, $2.25, $2.08, 33.25, Butted Tubs, $1.40. prices. 84.08. Block Silk Velvet. $1.50 nnd Pre.no Silks, 36 Inehe. wide, 65e. /.UU ana i.SU QO 3>2.SUACtUai "■ 33.08 and 84.50. Spoon Tray*, OOe. In view of the sugar shortage. Hand Mirror* "r... "n,. ri- TO v $l.OB. ChHfon Silk*. 45c. Actual Values. /U V Values ... wA • 10 Sugar nnd Cream Set*. $1.25, Bon-bon llUhe*. 80e nnd 81.00. hnv vour Xmn. .unnly now. ,™"ror*. aoc, 30c. OOe. 70e , _ co eo * . , -o. $1250, $l.BO and $2.45 pair. Salad Bowl*. $2.25. * ' ~——' ————————— 53.50 Actual f QQ $3.50 Actual QQ •! values ... tP 1 0O values ... s|) J. *g/0 •- —'"Srass-jr OI IT*HPP D 9 C ss v°°iu tual $2.98 $3.48 Jv/SEsBIXXI.S. J V V 7 I B I \ 6.00 Actu.l Q ' 7o °, Ac t a! GO Tablespoon*. 17c. Oyster Fork*, 10c. ff Vt * "*■ * Values 49 Values ... J •%J O jpe-JSISRPjgsL. B 2"l 25 Cent Department Store 4.48 Jrz£* r ""-Where Every Day Is Bargain Day '■ $ %™ u t" ual $4.98 $1 v 5 a °, u ts ,ual 88c Candle*. So nnd 6c. Not Bnwl. *.d Pick*. SIJ!7. - . _ 7 $lO.OO Actual A Q $2.00 Actual "| IQ T -"" 215 Market Street, Opposite Courthouse kw-0.4a ..m., jil.ia > *•:; _ ' • ' ->TT ?-'-*■•* '■ '■ MONDAY EVENING, HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH ' DECEMBER 15, 1919. " of communications definitely sun dered "recognizinz that nothing but cessation of hostilities could save his armies from complete disaster, he appealed for an immediate ar mistice (N0v.6)." Follows Growth of Army. General Pershing's report follows in detail the growth of the American overseas forces from the date of his departure with a small staff, staff. May 28, 1917 ,untjl it number ed more than 2,000,000 men. Every step of organization, every confer ence with the allied generals and the important decisions reached are recorded. The document, comprising a pa'/iphlet of about 100 pages, or 35,- 000 words, is divided into three sec tions: "Period of Organization," "Operations" and "Supply, Coordin ations and Administration." Summarizing the military situa tion which existed in the Spring of 1917, when the United States align ed itself with the Allies, General Pershing said: "In the five months ending June 30. 1917, German submarines had more than 3,250,000 tons of allied shipping. During three years Ger many had seen practically all her offensives except Verdun crowned with success. Her battle lines were held on foreign soil and she had withstood ievery attack since the Marne. The Ger/n*an general staff could foresee now the complete elimination of Ilussla, the possibil ity of defeating Italy before the end of the year and, finally, the cam paign of 1918 against the French and British on the western front which might terminate the war. ''Financial problems of the Allies wAe difficult, supplies were becom ing exhausted and their armies had suffered tremendous losses. Discour the civil population but throughout the armies as well." Colls for Million Men. Within one month of his arrival General Pershing recommended de finitely that 1,000,000 men should be in France before May, 1918, it being evident that "a force of one million is the smallest unit which in modern war will be complete, well-balanced and independent fighting organization." Plans for the future, the recommendation added, "should be based on three times this force." The general was equally specific in choosing the ground for Amer ican operations. He says: "Our mission was offensive and it was essential to make plans for striking the enemy where a definite military decision could be gained. While the Allied Ar.mies had endeav ored to maintain the offensive, the British, in order to guard the Chan nel ports, were committed to oper ations in Flanders and the French to the portion of the front protect ing Paris. Both lacked troops to operate elsewhere on a large scale. I "To the east the great fortified district oust of Verdun and around Metz menaced central France, pro tected the most exposed portion of the German line of communications, that between Metz and Sedan, and covered the Brtey Iron region, from which the enemy obtained the grea ter part of the ircm required for munitions and material. The coal fields east of Metz were also cov ered by these same defenses. A deep advance east of Metz, or the capture of • the Briey region, by threatening the invasion of rich German territory in ' the Moselle Valley and the Saar Basin, thus curtailing her supply of coal or iron, would have a decisive effect in forc ing a withdrawal of Germr.n troops from northern France. The mili tary and economic situation of the enemy, therefore, indicated Lor raine as the field promising the most fruitful results for the employment of our armies." American arms drew first blood, the report shows, at Passchendaele Ridge, Nov. 6-10, 1917, when the 11th engineers joined the British ni a successful attack which was part of a general operation .design ed "to hinder the German conquest of Russia and to prevent, if possible, an attack on Italy, or in the near future." Five Queens Are Now Staying in England London, Dec. 15.—Five queens now are staying in England. They are the Queen Mother Alexandra and Queen Mary, of England; Queen Vic toria Eugenie, of Spain;'the former