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Evening star., 1918-06-24
Defeat Is Expected
to React Seriously
on Austrian People

by the AssOc4te0 Ftete.
PARIS. June 24.-The Austrian Of
fensive appears TO have ended in =
rout. according to the view taken by
the Paris press of the news from the
Italian front. as summarized today by
the Havas Agency. Believing that
under such conditions as the news in
dicatss the enemy will be compelled
to give up important booty in mate
rials and prisoners to the victorious
Italians. the newspapers predict that
the unquestionable defeat will react
seriously upon the population of the
dual monarchy. SO sorely tried by
hunger.
The comment Of LIE Journal upon
the Austrian situation bears the cap
tion defeat and famine" while the
Natin points out that Austria. Hun
gary has received one of the heaviest
blows since the begiantng Of the war,
at . moment when the Internal sit
uation renders the event particularly
to be dreaded by the Vienna govern
Wsnt. The great Italian victory will
Evening star., 1918-06-24
Honors to Y. M. c. A. Workers.

PARIS. June 23.-several Young
Mems Christian Association workers
on the American front northwest of
Toul have been recommended for cita-
tions for exemplary conduct displayed
in the recent fight at Xivray. Henry
Wharton of Chestnut Hill. Philadel-
phia; Benton Johnston of Detroit.
Mich. and Alfred Stokes of Stam-
ford, Conn. Joined stretcher bearers
and carried out wounded men under
fire or stood at the entrance of dress
ing stations under fire. giving wound
ed soldiers drinks and lighted cigar
cites.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
shir Named for Hurley's Birthplace

NEW YORK. June 24.-The Gales
burg, a steel cargo vessel of 1900
gross tons. was launched today at the
yards of the Standard Shipbuilding
Corporation. Miss Alice Beadle,
daughter of Mayor Beadle Of Gales
burg, ILL.,, was sponsor. The vessel
was named in honor of the Illinois
city. the birthplace of E. N. Hurley,
chairman Of the United States Ship
ping Board.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
CALLS FOR GRADUATES
OF GRAMMAR SCHOOLS

Provost Marshal General Crowder
today directed Wisconsin to furnish
500 white grammar school graduates
and Ohio $50 colored grammar school
graduates qualified for general mill
tary service. for special training at
Army schools
The ntrainment date is July 10. The
call probably will be held open for
volunteers until about July l.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
U. S. Men in Canada's Casualty List

OTTAWA. June 24.-The following
names of Americans are included in
the Canadian casualty list issued last
night:
Presumed to have died: c. X. Barnes,
Detroit: A. NJ. Taylor. Clinton, Miss. :;
B. s. st. Halt. Harrisburg. Pa: W. p.
Kingrey. Lovington. Ill; p. Christen-
sen. Woodland. Wash; J. CantreI
Kansas City. Mo-; E. Martin. Madison
Wis: j. A. Merriam, Norwood, Mass.
Gassed: w. A. Blazdon, Goldendale,
Wash.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
Plans for Steel Steamers.

Plans for new steel steamers an
nounced today contemplate the pur-
chase of 100 electrical propelling sets.
suitable for large size cargo steamers
and of the type found satisfactory in
naval vessels. This is an innovation
in merchant ship construction.
The problem of obtaining men to
act as electrical engineers on the ves-
sells has been solved by the decision
to ask for the services of experts of
big power plants throughout the
country.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
Homer A. Stillwell Dies.

CHICAGO. June 24.-Homer A. Still
well. president of Butler Brothers.
wholesalers of general merchandise.
q director of the Santa Fe railroad.
and of local banks. has died at his
summer home at Lake Geneva, Wis.
after an attack of pneumonia. He was
born in Ninsveh, Pa. In 1850.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
us. FLIER IN AUSTRIAN LINES
Clarence Young Forced to Descend,
But Is Not Injured.

By the Associated Press.
ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS
IN NORTHERN ITALY. June 23.-
Clarence Young of the American avi-
alton forces. while making a flight.
was compelled to descend within the
Austrian lines. His comrades have as
sured headquarters that he was not
injured.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
NEW RECORD IN SHIPYARD.

DULUTH, Mimi. June 24.-Nine and
one-half minutes after the signal for
launching the Lake Geneva at the Nc
Dougall shipyard Saturday the keel for
a new ship to be erected on the same
ways was in place, and eleven seconds
later the first keel plate was in position
1t is believed this is new record for
placing keel and keel plate in the United
States, the fastest time previously
recorded being 11A minutes.
Evening star., 1918-06-24

bring loud echo from the whole
world" the newspaper adds.
The Echo de Paris thinks that in
consequence of the outcome on the
Italian front new offensive actions are
likely to be begun shortly by the
Germans on the French-B British front.
The newspapers point to the coin
cidence of the success of the Italians
upon the French front on the same
day that the Austrians We're yielding
to the victorious assaults of their
brothers in arms in Italy.
Evening star., 1918-06-24

Representatives Of labor bodies in
Mississippi are meeting at Jackson
today to form a state branch of the
American Federation of Labor
Evening star., 1918-06-24
Confidence Not Lessened.

Austrian claims in the meantime
did little or nothing to lessen this
confidence, and when the Austria n
communique of Sunday was received
with its lament regarding floods in
the Ptave. observers saw in it an in
tention to prepare the people of the
central powers for painful news.
Comment in some quarters here as
sumes that the defeat on the Piave
will Have an important influence on
operations on the western front, it
being supposed that the aim of the
central powers in the offensive was
to destroy the Italian power of re-
sistance, so that the Austrian army
might be transferred to France as a
counterpoise to the Americans.
Effect in Austria.
1t is taken for granted generally
that the defeat must have an impor-
tant effect on the internal situation
in Austria-Hungary, where some con-
spicuous Austro-German triumph was
needed sorely to counterbalance the
damaging influence of food scarcity
and other causes of popular dissatis-
faction. The suggestion is made that
these causes may have had much to
do with the failure of the Austrian
offensive, which started with mill
tary resources much greater than
those controlled by Italy.
Whether the decision of the Aus
trian cabinet to resign Is connected
with what appears to be consider
able disaster to the country's armies
along the Piave is not yet known.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
SHIP BOARD NEARS
ONE MILLION TONS
Record for New Craft Built on
Contract Will Reach That
Point This Month.

The first million tons of new ships
built on contract for the shipping board
probably will be delivered before the
end of the month
Last week deliveries totaled five steea
vessels. with deadweight tonnage OF
1880. making the grand total of 1918
production $4,000 deadweight tons.
Average During June.
Deliveries during the first three weeks
of June have averaged one ship day.
with an aggregate carrying capacity Of
1882 tons.
The first Of forty-seven steel vessels to
be built in Japan for the shipping
board has arrived in this country and
been place in commission under the
American flag. The ship is the East
ern Sun. a cargo carrier of 9.O66 dead
weight tons.
OF tyentythree steel vessels char
tered from Japan by the shipping
board. twenty-five have been deliver
ed on this side of the Pacific. They
total approximately $4,000 tons.
Enlargement of the government
shipbuilding plans has been made so
as 10 provide lot the CpHStFuCtloi Vi
ninety new troop ships and number
of cargo carriers. which were re-
quested by the War Department
This was made known when testi-
mony of Charles A. PieZ. vice presi-
dent Of the Emergency Fleet Corpora
ton, before the Senate committee
considering the sundry civil appro-
priation bill was made public today.
Expenditure For Dry Docks.
Expenditure of s25,ooo.ooo for dry
board. Mr. Piez also told the COM
mittee. These would be built at Bal
timore, Mobile, Savannah, Jackson
vile, Beaumont. Galveston, New Or
leans. New York, Los Angeles and
San Francisco.
needs. and not for peace. Mr.. Piez
said Most of them were floating
docks. and can be completed within
a year. he said.
Between 225 and 240 wooden ships
are being built on the south Atlantic
building of dry docks there essential
he Contacts eaid: have been fet, he told the
committee. for forty concrete tank
srs to bring oil from Mexican oil
fields to American ports.
Many Wooden Ships.
The largest wooden ship ever built
is soon to be turned out in numbers
by the shipping board. 1t will be a
new model J.0U0-ton standard type,
adapted from the 4,100-ton boat now
being built. which was originated at
Orange, Tex.
Numerous changes in the design
have been made by naval architects
t.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
Plans Talked Over.

Questions concerning Franco Amer
lean cooperation were discussed ana
the la, assures TO be taken "itnin ths
next lew mon1ns la concert We're
.etihGa oNe.. Compete agreement "us
rcacu~a OH al. p.,nte.
Inc Loops qua,.,fed where the IN
sp,ctlon was neiu peiong 10 a dl-
VISION " hich landed less tuan week
ago. They Mefe presented To Al.
Clemenceau by &C.. fershinG ana
Mai. Gen. MacAndrew. The magnin-
cent bearing of the men and their
perfect training strongly Impressed
the premier, who chatted with them
and realized for himself their desire
to get into the line as early as pos
sible and their determination to WIN;
Cen. Pershing hurriedly assembled
the officers of the regiment In the
cantonment when Premier Clemen-
ceau arrived. The premier spoke a
rew words to the officers expressive
of the great confidence of trance IN
the men from overseas and OF thanks
for the aid she was receiving from
America at the decisive hour OF the
struggle for the liberty Of the world.
Also Addresses Villagers.
The premier then spoke to the VII
layers who had assembled when the
news of his presence became known,
and mingled with the American SOL
aIers, VINO crowded round him. Ihe
premier explained to the people what
America was doing in order TO nrins
it's greatest strength to the aid OF the
allies with the maximum OF rapidity.
The mayor of the village made q brief
speech IN reply.
.aAll right" he said. I'VE can wait
as long as is necessary. Tor we nave
confidence.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
Victory Way to Peace.

1--WE are saving the shouting until
Austria's plunder expedition Is de-
feated," said seyenty-year-old Deputy
Banchette. who Is spending his time
rs Alpini officer tramping to and fro
among the soldiers, telling them that
victory is the one way to secure peace
+ Behind the lines the civil population
is undisturbed. there being but few
refugees. The cities are calm. Venice
appearing like sleeping beauty. The
American. colony there has been re-
duced to handful. consisting of the
American consul and the Red Cross
and Y. II. c. A. workers.
On the main land. however. Ameri-
cans are becoming more plentiful. due
10 the infiux Of Red Cross helpers
and officers of the American military
mission. The third hospital units Of
the American Army. under command
of Col. Ebert e. Persons. have ar
rived. The American aJators. in their
3aunty uniforms with the golden flying
eagle. are attracting most friendly at
tention. They are regarded with smil-
ing eyes even by the toughest SOL
diers ut the front. such as the trench
cleaning arditi.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
Most Heartening News
in Many Months, Says
London of Retreat

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, June 24.-The laconic bull
letin from Gen. Diaz announcing that
the defeated Austrians are retreating
in disorder with the Italians in pur-
suit is the most heartening news re-
ceived in allied countries in many
months.
Although nothing is yet known as to
the exact extent of the Austrian de-
feat or how far the Italians and allies
may be in a position to take full ad-
vantage of it. the statement of the
Italian commander-in-ch is hailed
with enthusiasm by the morning
newspa perS.
Public opinion here had been pre-
pared by the progress of the opera
tions since the first days of the fight
ing to hope that Italy was destined
to redeem the grievous disaster suf-
fered last October and as each day
of the battle passed hope began 10
grow into confidence.
Evening star., 1918-06-24

In the fighting upon the Carso plateau
east of the Isonxo are recalled by
the repeated examples of yalor and
endurance shown In the present
struggle. With the Italian armies
along the front there is only a stern
enervescent boasting. no victory
chants, but a realization that harder
fighting may yet come.
THE word Piave' is being written
in bloodred letters on Austrian
hearts," said . dust-covered. sweat
stained Italian onicer. who has been
sighting every day for a week with
scarcely any rest, save for Friday
and Saturdays lull. In the mighty
contest for the banks of the river.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
cites Action Taken.

Asked if the government had
definitely relinquished conIroi of any
short line railroad SO far, Mr.. King
declared 1t had.
He said this action had been taken
in the case of the Denver and Salt
Lake railroad, a road about 200 miles
in length, and tapping extensive coal
territory. and as result the rail-
roads credit had been destroyed and
it could obtain no money with which
to purchase cars for the movement
of this coal. He also declared gov
ernment control over the Colorado
and Midland railroad, having mile
age of 344. had also been given
This. he added. will compel that
road to suspend operations, as it is
no longer able to obtain credit. The
Midland road, Mr.. King said. parallels
the Denver and Rio Grande railroad
and all traffic has been diverted to
the latter road.
Mr. Cass told the committee the
Midland's income had been reduced
several hundred thousand dollars a
year" because of the Administrations S
action, and declared that shipments
expressly routed over that line have
been diverted by the government to
the Denver and Rio Grande. He testi-
fed that A. E. Carlton, president of
the Midland, came to Washington In
an effort to effect an agreement with the
railroad administration. The govern
ment officials. Mr. Cass said. asked
what compensation he wanted, to
which he replied, What the law pro-
yides" The administration refused,
the witnesses said, to base the com
pensation on the prior earnings of
the road, and shortly afterward an
nounced the control over the road had
been relinquished.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
Laud U. S. Division.

By tile Associat ted Press.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, June 23.-The French gem
erals commanding the army and corps
with which the Americans are nght-
ing in the Toul sector have congratu-
lated the division on its fine work last
Sunday at xivray. The general COM
manding the army says:
Il am happy to acknowledge the fine
conduct of the American units In the
course of the action, the spirit OF mi
tiative and general grasp of the sit.
uation as shown by the decisions OF
the commanding officers. and the stub
bornness of the defense and the
sharpness of the attack as shown by
the participants"
The order of the general command
ing the corps says:
The brilliant action does the great
est nonor TO the division and demon
strates unquestionab bly, the superior
ity of the American soldier over the
German. 1t shows clearly what can
be expected from these magnificent
troops. when in it's turn the entente
assumes the offensive"
Evening star., 1918-06-24
CHARTERED FOE IN SWIFT
RETREAT OVER PlAVE
PURSUED BY DIAZ'S MEN

CONTINUED from First Page.)
Evening star., 1918-06-24
Italians Celebrating
Retreat of Austrians,
Foe Lies Are Nailed

By the Associated Press.
ROME. June e3.-The news that the
Piave. pursued by the allies, caused the
greatest enthusiasm here. Extra edi-
tions of newspapers were bought up as
fast as they were issued. Flags were
displayed and bands played the royal
march. while crowds cheered the king,
the army and Gen. Diaz.
Dispatches announce similar mani
festations in provincial cities.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
Praise From British.

BY the Associated Press.
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE, June 23.-The wonderful
stand of the Italians against the on
slaught of great masses of Austrian
troops has evoked the highest praise
along the British front and has sent
the barometer of optimism mounting
higher than ever.
OF even greater moral value has
been the news of the fine work done
by Americans in fighting on the
French front These new troops have
been watched critically by the bat
tle-worn allies and the men from
overseas have far exceeded expecta-
tions in doing such effective work with
such short training.
II saw today some American troops
who had been fighting alongside the
French" said British staff officer.
what magnificent fellows they are
physically and what magnificent work
they have been doing"
Evening star., 1918-06-24
CLEMENCEAU SEES
AMERICAN TROOPS
important Military Confer
ence at U. S. Headquarters,
Foch Participating.

By the Associated Press.
ceau passed the day at American
headquarters. He was accompanied
by Capt. Andre Tardieu, the French
high commissioner to the United
States and recently appointed head of
the new department for Franco
American cooperation in the war.
They took luncneon with Gen. PERISH
ing, and arterward inspected the
"A American troops.
An important military conference
was he'd during the afternoon
Amng those present were NJ Glenn
enceau, Gen. rersning, Gen. rocn.
who came especially for the occasion:
capt. TardIeu, Mai. Gen. MacAndrew
ana Gems. Mordacq and Weggand.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
CLAIM SOME SHORT
LINES FACE RUIN
Railroad Representatives in
Senate Hearing Oppose
Pending Resolution.

Because of the railroad administra-
tion's attitude toward the short-line
railroads of the country, 10000 miles
of lines belonging to smaller compa-
ruptcy and threaten to suspend OPP
erations. Representatives of short
line railroads explained this situation
to the Senate interstate commerce
committee today.
The resolution introduced by SEN
ator Smith of South Carolina, chair
man of the committee, at the request
of Director General McAdoo, extend
ing the time during which control
over the carriers by the government
can be relinquished was opposed un-
less amended so as to prevent reiin-
auishment of short lines while con-
troll of competing trunk lines is re-
tanned. Unless this is DONE many re-
ceivers for the roads given up will
have to be appointed, they declared.
Claims Law Would be Nullified.
b. NJ. Robinson. president of the
American Short Line Railroad AS
sociation, declared the resolution in
It's present shape nullifies the present
law and permits construction to be
placed on it as now held by the rail-
road administration. Other witnesses
before the committee were Ben b.
King of Dallas, Tex, and C. d. Cass
of Waterloo, Iowa, members OF the
executive committee of that organiza-
tion.
The railroad administration atti-
tude toward the short line railroads
was bitterly assailed by the Witness
es. Mr.. King quoted John Barton
Payne, representative of Mr.. McAdoo.
as having informed member of
Congress that the administration does
not intend making any contract with
short line railroads. but intends to
announce a general policy relative to
them. Such procedure, Mr.. King said,
would only result in ruin for the
roads affected. because it would de-
stroy their credit.
Mr.. King said the operating income
of his road, the Gulf, Texas and
Western railroad. has been reduced
about so per cent since the govern
ment took control of railroads be-
cause much of the freight shipments
which formerly passed over that
line are now being routed over gov
ernment controlled roads. wrich COM
pete with that one.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
Offensive More Than Failure.

ROME. Saturday. June 22.-""The
Austrian offensive was more than a
failure; It was defeat for the enemy.
who at several points was four times
stronger than the Italians"
This announcement was made by
Premier Orlando in the senate today
amid enthusiastic cheering. He added:
After the present victorious re-
sistance. another battle may burst out
sooner or later. In fact, reliable re-
ports. which have been received say
that the Austrians are concentrating
large forces in the Tyrol and Tren-
tino in another desperate attempt to
break through the mountain front"
A proposal made by an Italian gen.
eral to declare Monte Grappa a ma
tional monument in recognition of the
heroism displayed there. and an
nounced by the premier. has been re-
ceived throughout Italy with the
greatest enthusiasm.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
Austrian Lies Cited.

A semi official note issued today says:
THE enemy. obliged to hide the dis
astrous failure of his offensive. has had
to resort to falsifications. Thus the Aus
trian official communication OF June %
announced the capture of 10000 prison.
ers. The truth Is that this figure repre-
sents the entire Italian losses in killed,
wounded and missing
The same communique multiplies by
four our losses in the air. 1t an
nounces that forty-two allied air
planes and four captive balloons were
brought down. whereas there were
really eleven airplanes and three bal
looms lost between June Is and 20.
while the enemy lost eighty-three air
planes and Ave balloons"
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-02-01
SECRETARY OF INTERIOR
REVIEWS DEVELOPMENT
OF THE SCIENCE OF WAR

Included in the recent annual re-
port of Secretary Franklin X. Lane
is the following:
"When the Bureau of Mines was
created by Congress five years ago it
was hardly to have been imagined
that the methods used for the
saving of life in the coal mines of
the United States would become of
vital use in the problem of saving
lives and destroying lives in world
war; yet this is just what has happen
ed.
"The soldiers kit, which was so
simple thing in other wars, has had
to be increased by a gas mask not
unlike the helmet of deep-sea diver,
with box of chemicals adapted for
offsetting the effects of the various
kinds of gas the enemy is known to
use.
"When we came into the war we
found ourselves prepared with the
knowledge, the machinery and the
men to promptly meet the need of
gas masks in great quantity and of
superior type Thus the men who
had been on this work of meeting
the gases compounded in natures la
baratory were found to have re-
serve of knowledge as to what gases
will kill and what will choke and what
will burn and what will hasten di-
sease, which in a war of cumulative
frightfulness would make the United
States modestly distinguished if it
wished to so shine. AS one of the
groupd said:
"'We chemists in America have
never turned our minds to the de-
struction of human life. Our work
has been constructive-the chemistry
of the soil, of cement, of printers
ink, of the by-products from petro-
leum and tar, of 10000 things which
will make for longer, a happier life
for man. But if the world is to be
turned upside down and instead of
staying death and disease and MAX
ing new things that man can use for
his own enoblement we are wanted
TO push forward the work of the de-
struction of man and all his works
we can become rivals of the worst
in S1ch enternriSe'
This is not the time to present
the things done and the things doing
by these men of the Decromantic
science, but when the day comes for
casting up accounts and giving credit
their work will not go unrecogniz-
ed. 4
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-02-01

We want to see our people esTab-
Iish a local association here, IN Mari
eta at once and be prepared to reap
the full benefits they may derive for
the asking from the State.
1t might be of interest to recall
that the State Bureau Market bill
was introduced in the Legislature by
one of Cobb's representatives, Hon.
John P. Cheney, and through his
hard work he steered the bill through
in such manner that upon IT'S final
reading and passage it received a
larger vote than any other general
bill that carried an appropriation
from the treasury.
1t remains for our people to get
together, to organize, and to fully
reap the benefits of this great branch
of our state agricultural depart
ment. We feel sure that Mr.. Cheney
would take pleasure in explaining
lust how this can be done, and ne
certainly is due the thanks of our
farmers for his work for the creation
of this Bureau of Markets, which has
already done so much good for them.
Who will take the lead for a far
mers local association?