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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-16
Attacks Are Repulsed

Rome, June 15.-The Austrians be- gan a great offensive at o'clock this morning from the Asiago plateau to the sea.
 This announcement was made in the chamber Of deputies today by Premier Orlando who added:' Our troops are everywhere resisting magnificently. Nearly the whole of tha front Is en- gagged as the offensive extends with the supreme violence from Ast1co to the Brenta from the Brento to the Piave and along the Piave everywhere involving the Astico plateau, the Mont Grapea sector and the plains"
 Premier Orlando declared that the Austrians have failed to achieve ev- en the preliminary results which usu- ally follow crushing offensives.
 Describing the operations, Premier Orland said:
 "A viey violent bombardment be- gan at 3 o'clock, and at ' o'clock an infantry attack was launched along the whole line. The latest news sum marking the situation at o'clock is that our troops have offered magni- ficent resistance"
 A message rom tHo IrOut tO tue premier concludes:
 "A comparison of all reports receiv- ed shows that the offensive was pres sed only on the first zone Of the sys- tenn, and not even at these points has 1t obtained the effect which the enemy must have hoped for from his powerful bombardment and the enor- nous effectives launched"
 Begins Great Offensive
 Vienna, June 15.-The beginning of a great offensive is indicated in the official communication from Austrian headquarters which says:
 Gun fire increased to great inten- sity on many sectors of the South west front early this morning. On the Albanian front. new French attacks carried out yesterday northwest of Sina Porente broke down."
 London, June 15.-The war office tonight issued ahe following state ment regarding operations of the British army in Italy:
 "A heavy bomltardment bv Alls- trian guns opened along hte entire front from the sea to the AdiAgo at 3 o'clock this morning, followed by in-, fantry assaults thruout the day. Four Austrian divisions attacked tho Brit- ish forces,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-16
HUN AIR RAIDERS
 AGAIN BOMB PARIS

Paris, June 16.-(Sunday. )-An air alarm was sounded turnout the capi- tai at 11:45 p. m. tonight. The "all clear" followed an hour later.
 No details were given in the off, cial announcement concerning the alarm.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-16
The statement reads:

Twelve thousand square miles-7,- 6SO,OOO acres1--constltute the rice land of Japan which feeds nation Of about 5o,Oo0,00o people on an average of pound a day for each person.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-16
AMERICAN TRd6ps
 FIGHT IN ALSACE

With the American Army in France, June 15.-It now is per mitted to announce that American soldiers are occupying sectors on ! the battle front in Alsace. They first entered these positions on May 21.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-16
Electrical Workers Wanted

Chicago, June 15.-A rush call, for men to join the Signal corps was sent out from Central department head quarters today Men wanted are ra- dio and telegraph operators, tele- phone operators, construction men, switchboard construction men, line men, cable splicers and men with practical knowledge of electricity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-16
Bombs Find Few Victims

Paris, June 15.-A group of enemy airplanes tonight crossed the battle front and proceeded toward Paris. A few bombs were dropped finding sev- eral victims and doing some material damage.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-16
ARRESTED
 AT SARA, WASH.

New York, June 15.-Jeremiah A. O'Leary, fugitive from justice since the eve of his trial on charge of violating the espionagt act by publi- cation of seditious matter in the anti British periodical Bull" and later indicted for conspiracy to commit treason, was arrested at Sara, Wash ington, and Is on his way hack here in custody of federal agents, 1t was announced here today.
 O'Leary was found Wednesday in the remote hamlet in Washington, about 27 miles north of Portland, Ore. gOn.
 Announcement of his capture marks another dramatic episode in the case which already has had many sensa- tional developments. His brother. John J. O'Leary, and Arthur l., Lyon a business associate, went on trial in. federal court yesterday, under an indictment charging them with hay ing aided him to escape.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-16

equip an infantryman for service in France. That is the price paid for his tools of war only.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-16

bs.ac ace August. 1914, the United IsS ss nas shipped a million horses
 |m. nalf a million mules to Tu-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-16
ALLIES GAIN IN LOCAL THRuSIS
 ON Wfsl FRONT French Occupy Important Strategic Village Near
 Soissons. BRITISH ADVANCE LINE NEAR BETHUNE American AyiatOrs Successfully Bomb Railroad Tracks and Station Be- hind German Lines-Make
 Direct Hits.

Paris, June 15.-French troops have reoccupied Coevuvries-et-Dal- sery, southwest of Soissons, an im- portant strategic point from which the Germans have been endeavoring to debouch their troops. The war of fees announcement of this adds that ground has also been gained around Mont Colbert.
 British Troops Gain..
 London, June 15.-British troops in a local operation have captured Ger man forward positions on front of two miles north of Bethun, according to Field Marshal Haig's report to- night.
 Berlin Says Allies Repulsed.
 Berlin, June 14.-The evening re- port from general headquarters says:
 'Local attacks by the enemy north of Bethune and south of the Aisne failed with heavy losses"
 American Bomb Hun Station
 Washington, June 15.-The suc- cessful bombarding by American av- iatcrs of station and railroad track in an unnamed town behind the Ger man lines last night was reported in General Pershing's communique to- night. A number of direct hits were made and all American machines re- turned. Aside from patrol work, there was no marked activity on fronts held by AAmerican troops, the statement said.
 Berlin Reports Cannon Duels Berlin, June 15.-The official com: munication from general headquar- ters today says:
 "Army group of Crown Prnce Rup- precht. There has been likely recon noitering activity. We brought in pri- soners southwest of Morris. Enemy advances in forces on the Ancre were repulsed. In the evening artillery and time throwing duels revived on both sides of the Somme."
 The statement reads:
 "The number of prisoners taken py HIS in the successful operation last night north of Bethune is l96. we captured several machine guns. AS a result O this attack, our troops have gained possession of enemy forward nosition on a front of two miles, se- curing all our objectives.
 "In fighting reported this morn ing east of Niette forest, the enemy by a. local attack, carried out under a heavy bombardment, succeeded m driving in three of our advance posts west of Viex-Berquin.
 "The enemy artillery was active this morning east of Arras, and has shown some activity this afternoon nor'h o' Bathune."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-16
lackieS Sink |B Submarines Since Jan. 1
Fenator Works of Military
 committee Gives Figures on U-Boat Warfare.

1nohiES naES SINKS HAN .... ........ .... .sssMDerton, Mass, June 15.-"Since ssuary our navy has sunk 2S Ger s., submarines, and our sailors 0g,a nave the credit for it." declar-
 united States senator John w. sAs member of the senate military sns committee. in addressing the ,ss.sssacnusetts Laundry Onews' asso- 1s.on here tonight. "I believe whtn asroic deed is done it should be nae public," he added.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-16
Raider Carries Big Gun

o. ."esalngton. June 15.-The submar- ae }, which attacked the British steam ,.oo Aeeman 25 miles off the Virginia
 v gsS sas iast Thursday night, was near .vO rect long and was firing shell z, n.' ,east five inches. Capt. Thomas I,. oolilster. master of the Keeman,
 . reported to the navy department.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-16
TFUT0NS ATTACK ON |O0-M|LE
 FRONT BUT FAIL TO ADVANCE
LONG EXPECTED RESUMPTION OF ONSLAUGHT AGAINST LATINS BREAKS FORTH AFTER
 APPEALS FROM GERMANY.
BRITISH AND FRENCH TROOPS ARE AIDING THE
 ITALIANS TO DEFEND COUNTRY FROM GERMANS

Italian Premier Declares That Enemy Failed to Achieve Even Preliminary Results Internal Disturbances
 May Have Prompted Attempted Drive.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-03-08
Why Care Should Be Given to Chill
dren's Eyes.

An elaborate study among many
kinds Of workers has convinced an au-
thOrity that the use of the eyes in
close work makes the severest strain.
The trouble is likely to be aggravated
by the abnormal position Of the head
and the body, particularly when habit
ually maintained. With proper teach
ing in schools much of the evil might
be Obviated; but, unfortunately, in this
matter the school authorities have
been both ignorant and neglectful.
However, among educators just now
there is an increasing realization
of responsibility. In many schools
throughout the country they are in
slsting on a strict examination of the
eyes Of children. 1t really should be
one of the first things done to a child
on entering school. 1t should be part
of a careful physical examination, re-
sulting in the correction Of bad hab
it's and the forming of habits that are
wholesome.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-03-08
WHY
Physical Defects Make
Children Backward

Neglected supervision Of the child
by it's parents before it enters school
is the subject of sharp rebuke and ad-
monitlon from DR.. Wilmer Krusen, di-
rector of the department of public
health and charities OF Philadelphia.
The general tendency of parents to
treat without concern the symptoms
Of physical disorder displayed in their
children especially SO long as the lit
tie ones are able to romp about in all
the eXuberance of youth. is taken seri-
ousy to task by the director.
ut is universally agreed that the
personnel of Il military organization
must be physically fit to endure the
trials and hardships incident to its
particular duties, says Doctor Krusen.
"In q measure the same holds true
of the children who are to enter new
environment when registered upon the
school rolls, and who are to give up
their customary hours OF play at
home for a seat in the classroom, to
be occupied for definite hours every
school day A change of discipline
from that of the home to that Of the
school, together with the labOrs of
study, brings about a complete mental
change in the attitude of the child.
Are your children prepared for this
change or are the older boys and girls
ready to take up their advanced
studies?
THE eyes, ears, teeth, nose and
throat should receive special attention.
as defects Of these parts Of the body
are most frequent.
defective vision must be corrected
If the child is expected to keep up
with it's studies and to maintain the
| Good hearing is also essential to the
| child who receives oral instruction,
as many cases Of backWardness are
primarily due to defects Of hearing.
Diseased tonsils and adenoids are re-
| sponsible for no small number of
cases Of illness among children, more
! especially during the school term. BY
having them removed at an early date
we permit the child Il better OppOr-
tunlty to combat the diseases of child
. hood.
"Of no less Importance are the
teeth. We cannot hope to improve the
physical state of the schoolchildren
unless their food is properly masti-
Gated by sound, healthy teeth. Infec-
tions through the mouth often have
their beginning in carious teeth"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-03-08

That the present chaos in the labor
market is due not TO SO-called labor
shortage, but to the lack of an ade-
quate system for distributing the
available labor supply to meet the
need of rapid and sustained production
Of war materials, is the declaration
made in the third special bulletin on
Labor Laws in War Time" issued by
the American Association for Labor
Legislation.
"In some industries there is a dearth
of labor; in others an oversupply," the
bulletin asserts. '"The war work Of
the government is being seriously ham
pered because comprehensive system
Of labor distribution has been lacking
In this country"
President Wilson's reorganization of
all labor placing activities Of the gov
ernment into a single bureau under the
secretary of labor is termed "far-reach-
ing emergency action which points the
way to the legislation that is neces-
sary to put such service on an ade-
quate, permanent basis" Passage of
the Robinson-Keating bill is urged to
extend and unity all labor exchange
work of the government and provide
"the machinery and funds not only to
mobilize our labor population for war
strength but also to make possible the
re-absOrptiOn Of the fighting men back
into ipdrc+rv with iptnIIirapt vooo+ion-
al guidance and without confusion, as
well as insuring the continued stabili-
zatiOn of the labor supply to meet the
growing requirements Of the future.
In such a unified federal employ
ment service, according to the associa-
ton, lies also the necessary first step
in solving the ever-recurring problem
Of unemployment.
Maternity insurance, such as our al
lies have adopted for the protection Of
working mothers and their babies
against avoidable suffering and i'm
paired strength, is declared to be q
need accentuated by the entrance Of q
large army of women into both heavy
and light occupations to replace men
serving in the fighting forces.
"Many occupations hitherto regard
ed in this country as exclusively mems
work." the bulletin declares, shave
been thrown open to woman workers
by many employers in this emergen-
cy. They are in railroad office, shop
and track work, in munitions fac
IL, oil
ice, in farming, in street car opera
ton, in manufacturing establishments
| filing government contracts. Thou
sands thus engaged will become moth
ers. All are potential mothers. The
prohibition of the employment of
women Immediately before or after
childbirth, now being urged by the
committee on women in industry of
the council of national defense, to pro-
tect our human resources, will not
serve it's full purpose unless accom-
panied by maternity benefits to tide
over the loss of earnings at the time
when most needed"
The orders of the chief of ordnance
and the quartermaSter general calling
for the observance Of protective stand
ards for labor In war industries are
commended in the bulletin as "among
the most enlightened official human
documents ever issued by any govern
ment either in war or in peace" and
the soldiers and sailors insurance act
as zone of the most significant of all
measures of social insurance"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-03-08
srtststsssatsAaA 4 4 & Xxx attst
To Unionize Negro Workers.

The American Federation of Labor
has taken up the work of uniOnizing
the skilled and unskilled negro labor
which has migrated to Northern in
dustrial cities from the South as a re-
suit of the war. DR.. r. r. Motion,
Booker T. Washington's successor at
Tuskegee, Ala, headed the negro dele
cation comforting with the federation
officials.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-03-08
NO REAL NEED TO
IMPORT LABORERS

There are local labor short
ages which should encourage
the justly discontented to seek
q situation with better wages,
better hours, or better housing;
thus the East wants shipyard
workers, the industrial cities Of
the Great Lakes automobile
workers and maChinistS, and
"Omaha has two jobs open to
every person seeking work"
But there is no such general
shortage as to encourage de-
mand for the special impOrta-
tion of labor, unless we are to
use Porto Ricans to answer
strictly seasonal agricultural
needs. The situation is one in
which industry will not suffer,
but in which organized labor
can move effectively to raise
standards Of employment in
those fields where they sagged
in the days of a plethora of un-
skilled labor.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-03-08
DISTRIBUTION OF
LABOR is need
Lack sf Comprehensive System
Responsible for Present
Bad Conditions.
WAR WORK INTERFERED WITH

Special Bulletin of American Associa-
ton for Labor Legislation Sets Forth
The Facts-Unified Federal Employ
n1cnt Service, 1t is Asserted, Would
Solve the Problem.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-03-08
THE FUTURE

Have you ever thought seriously of how you were
going to fare when your ability to earn livelihood has
been impaired to the point where you were no longer
capable of earning enough to keep yourself and family?
It's very important to you especially you are young
man. Many an old couple have been saved the disgrace
of having to depend upon their friends by preparing for
their older days by making investments in municipal
bonds that yield a good income 81 and per cent
There is nothing that is SO sound as good municipal
bonds such as the that being sold by D. H. Pgg
who represents the Security Municipal Bond Co., 1871
North Park Place. Municipal bonds from $50 up.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-27
PLANS FOR NEW
READING BRIDGE
ARE NOW READY
Big Viaduct Will Reach From
West Shore of River to
Cameron Street

Plans for the new reinforced con-
crete bridge which the Philadelphia
and Reading Railway Company pro-
posed constructing across the Sus-
quehanna river at this point to re-
place the present iron girder struc-
ture were presented to city officials
Yesterday, il was announced. City
Engineer NJ. B. Cowden and Com
missioners Lynch and Gross confer
red on the proposed improvement
which will necessitate permission
from city authorities to place one
of the large piers in the River Park
near the present wall and front
steps"
According to the officials the plans
call for a structure similar to the
one recently completed for the Cum
berland Valley Railroad. The Read
ing bridge will be longer, as 1t will
extend across Front and Second
streets and the Pennsylvania rail-
road main line tracks connecting
with the Reading lines west of Cam
eron street The new structure will
be wide enough for double tracks
and it was said that work would be
started as soon as permission is re-
ceived from state departments and
the government. Increasing traffic
necessitating two tracks across the
river is largely responsible for the
proposed plan to build a new bridge,
officials said.
Paul Voorhees,, resident engineer
for the company, said he had no
knowledge that plans for the new
bridge were brought to the city yes
terday 1t is understood an engi-
neer from the Philadelphia offices
came here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-27
ONE SPOONFUL OF
SUGAR PER MEAL
Is NEW ORDER
Three Pounds a Month a Per
son Cuts Down Use of
Sweets
SITUATION is GRAVE ON
Manufacturers May Not Use
Anything Like Their Full
Amount in Products

Restrictions that effect every one
issued because of the increasing
gravity of the sugar shortage. will
cause a reduction of twenty-five per
cent in sugar consumption in Har-
risburg homes These restrictions,
promulgated late yesterday after
noon by Food Commissioner Herpert
Hoover provide for the use of but
three pounds of sugar per month
per individual in homes in Harris
burg, as we'll as in other homes
throughout the United States.
Manufacturers will likewise be seri-
ously affected.
Three pounds of sugar per month
will permit the use of a single tea
spoonful by an individual at any one
meal. If Young Husband desires
sweetened- coffee in the morning
unless he is very sparing with the
sugar, he will pe obliged to go with
unsweetcned cereal.
Harrisburg citizens have failed tc
realize the gravity of the sugar
situation, largely because of the fact
that the price has remained at prac-
tically the same figure as it had
been before the declaration of war
through the earnest efforts put
forth by food administration Of
ficials. 1t is conceded that the sugar
price would have mounted to twenty
or thirty cents per pound had no
TContinued on Page H.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-27
NATION MAY BE
DRY AFTER JUNE
3OOF NEXT YEAR
Making and Sale of Beer to
Stop 80 Days After the
Law Passes
By Associated Press

Washington, June 27.-The SEN
ate Agriculture Committee to-day
agreed upon an amendment to the
s11,0O0,000 emergency agricultural
appropriation bill providing for ma
tional prohibition.
Under the amendment the manu-
facture and sale of whisky and
wine would be prohibited after June
80, 1919 and the manufacture and
sale of beer three months after the
final approval of the bill by the
President.
Another test vote in the lower
House of Congress on prohibition.
the second in week. resulted to-
day in the adoption of a resolution.
112 to 80. calling on the President
to inform the House whether any
ruling has been made by the railroad
administration, the war industries
board or the war trade board cur
failing supplies to liquor manufac-
turers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-27
Secretary Baker Draws First
of Capsules From Bowl
With Prominent Members
of the Military Committees
Present; Little Excitement
YEAR OF WAR SERVES
TO CALM THE PEOPLE
Master Numbers" Apply to
Those on Registration Cards
as Serials" Will Not Be
Given Out to New Regis
tered Men
By Associated Press

Washington, June 27.-America
class of 1918 stood at attention TO-
day as the nump pers assigned 10 each
young man attaining his majority IN
the year ending last June D were
drawn in the national draft lottery
Historic events of little less than
a year ago were repeated as, from
a large glass bowl in commlt'ee
room of the Senate office oulldlns'
were drawn the numbers represent
ing 744,500 youths, the majority OF
whom within a few months will be
enrolled in the forces fighting for
democracy and against Prussianlsm'
Officials Are Witnesses
Secretary Baker. members of the
Senate and House Military Commit
tees. and other high government OF
ficials witnessed the drawing by pima
folded men of the little capsules from
the bowl, each of the capsules COM
tanning a master number to be ap-
plied in the 4.500 registration dis
tricts of the country according 10
The total registration.
The setting for the lottery was a
replica of that of July 20 last, when
the drawing of 0,500 numbers de-
termined the liability for service of
approximately 100000 men. In
the country at large there was little
of the excitement that attended the
first drawing. A year of war had
served to calm the American people.
The lack of excitement, however. was
largely occasioned by the fact that
so-day's drawing was fraught with
only Shght significance, owing to the
questionable method of classitica-
ton.
Will Be Five Glasses
To-day's drawing was to determine
only the relative summoning to the
colors of the new registrants as
finally classified by the local boards
under the questionable system. All
If the youths whose numbers were
drs WI to- day will be assigned to the
various flve classes on the basis of
information furnished in the ques-
tionnaires now being mailed out The
new registratns will be placed at the
foot of the list in each class in their
respective districts in the order in
which their numbers are drawn to-
day. In that respect only will to-
days drawing affect the registrants.
Statements made recently by Pro-
vost Marshal General Crowder and
Secretary Baker indicate that all af
the new registrants placed in Class
l will be called before the end of the
year. Accordingly, not more than a