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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
.DADE EXEMPTION BOARD
REMOVED BY PRESIDENT
Deliberate Juggling of Order
Numbers Is Charged
Against Members

Major Joel B. Mallet, officer in charge
Of the selective service law in Georgia,
on Thursday announced that the mem
bers of the local board Of Dade county
have been removed by President Wilson
because o fthe Juggling of the order
numbers of registered men, and becaues
of the deliberate skipping of the order
number of four men, two of whom were
closely related by kinship to a member
of the board.
The members of the board removed
from Office are w. H Cross, sheriff of
Dade county; Lee Forester, ordinary;
DR.. d. S. Middleton, medical officer of
the board. To succeed them President
Wilson has appointed w. 5. Allison,
Confederate veteran, farmer and brother
of Judge Allison, of Chattanooga; {. 5.
Turner, newspaper man and Dade
county food administrator; w. +. Nor
rison, a graduate of Georgia Tech and
well-to-da farmer. The board took the
oath Wednesday and elected Mr.. Allison
chairman and Mr.. Turner secretary.
In his statement, Major Mallet says
there were many complaints by citi-
zens and registered men of Dade coun-
ty against the manner in which the
board was calling men up for service.
Major Mallett made an investigation
and the department Of justice made
an investigation. oBth reported to Pro-
vost Marshal Crowed in Washington.
The reports conceded. He recommended
to President Wilson that the board be
summarily removed, and President Will
son acted in conformity with the rec
cmmendation. Major Mallet says the
members of the new board were selected
after careful investigation and it is
felt that he entire county has confidence
in their integrity, impartiality and strict
Justice.
Concerning the conduct Of the old
board, Major Mallet says
THE board juggled order numbers
Registrars with lower order numbers
were sent to the service before other
registrants who according to their or
der of liability should have been sent
first. There were four reg1strantS
whose order numbers the board arbi
trarily skipped, and sent other men In
their places. Two Of these men were
very closely related to one Of the BOARD
members. The board failed to measure
up to the standard of duty which should
obtain in the administration or the Sc
lective service law.
The statement chen goes on to show
that this is the fourth board removed
in Georgia. Fulton county local board
was removed for favoring white men
and discriminating against negroes:
Taliaferro county board was removed
for the same cause; Jasper county board
was removed for general ineffciency,
carelessness and neglect Of duty.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
AUSTRIAN SOLDIERS
ACROSS PAVE RIVER
HEMNED IN BY FLOOD
Swollen Stream Destroys
Twelve of Fourteen Bridges
and Large Enemy Forces Are
Split by Counter Attacks

LONDON, June 20.-Italian forces
are now counter attacking at various
points along the whole Piave river line,
it was authoritatively learned today.
On the middle PiaVe the Italians have
driven forward to the west bank of the
river, splitting the Austrian forces in
that region, and rolling them back to
the north and south.
The enemy detachments on the lower
Piave have been pushed back until now
they hold only a third of their original
advance toward Venice.
The Italians also made other slight
gains at Nervesa, in the Montello re >
giOn.
News reached London this afternoon
that the Italians have regained Capo
Sile. the town on the lagoon to the
west of the Piave river near its MOUTH
which was captured by the Austro-Hun-
garians in the beginning of the often
SiVe.
1t is also reported that the Italians
have reSained all the territory between
Zenson and the Fosseta canal. The
Austro-Hungarians it is declared, have
been confined to the ground between the
FOssetta canal and the SiIe canal, on
the west bank of the PiaVe river
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
VIENNA FOOD RIOT
REPORTED; CAVALRY.
IS SENT To CITY
Bakeries Are Broken Into and
Premier'S Residence Stoned,
Trouble in Berlin and Other
Cities Is Reported

LONDON. June aU.-Serious riotinS
broke out IN Vienna yesterday says
an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Amsterdam The mob broke into "
number OF bakeries. stoned the resi-
~dence Of me premier, and also one of
the wings OF the Hofburg palace, the
message adds.
Cavalry is being rushed 20 the capital
to restore order. IL is probable. il is
stated. that martial law will be pro
claimed The riOJing was in prOtes:
against the reduction OF the bread ra-
ton
There have been reports from va
rious sources recently of trouble In Aus
tria. notably in the. capital. because OF
the bread ration reduction. forced by
the virtual exhaustion of the Austrian
grain supplies The bread allotment TO
each individual in the city Of Vienna IS
now less than 1 IL pounds week., IL
was stated in a dispatch from COpen-
hagen on Tuesday
Protests against this rationing have
been vehement from various quarters.
the Vienna city council on Tuesday
adopted a resolution OF protest and the
labor council in that city emphasized its
similar protest by the passage OF reso-
luton renewing its demand for a speedy
general peace.
Strikes in Vienna and elsewhere have
been one outgrowth of the situation. ac-
cording 10 reports from Switzerland. and
fearuse have been expressed in Austrian
quarters that what would virtually
amount 20 a general strike was imm:-
nent-
In one recent labor demonstration IN
Vienna the police had to be called upon
10 dfsDerxe the rioters. IL was said.
2 4,,-f7-t.- Il annar rs is entering the
new harvest rear without any reserve
stocks whatever and is dependent upon
Germany for such -scanty supplies as
she is receiving Germany herself. how
ever. is able 10 extend little help Seem
ingIy there are still supplies in Hun
gary from which Austria might derive
some small assistance. but appeals TO
the Hungarian authorities do not ap-
near 20 have brought results
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
Americans in AISaCe
Threaten Rhine Region

NEW 1Ohh- June ZO.-MoNement OF
American troops into Alsace is stra-
tegic measure that must exercise a Sc
rious influence upon futufe DISPOSE
ton OF Won Hindenburg's fast dwindling
reserves. and may interfere with his
plans for a new offensive in western
France.
The new American positions are so
far away from the present area of &C
tivity along the west front as to COM
pei Won Hindenburg to organize a large
separate reserve force to protect the up
per Rhine against sudden American al.
tack. These reserves must be drawn
from the central German reservoirs that
make good the losses incurred by Won
Hindenburg's futile drives in Flanders,
Picardy and Champagne.
Any strengthening OF the German po-
sitions in Alsace as the result of Ameri-
cas- increasing power in that sector
must necessarily decrease the striking
force of a German offensive toward
Paris and the chanel ports. If Won
Hindenburg prefers to take chances with
The Americans and weaken his Alsace
line for the benefit OF future opera
tions I'm western Rance. the stars and
Stripes may be planted on the banks
OF the Rhine ahead of scheduled time
American units in Alsace are about
twenty miles from the Rhine. Capture
Of the river near the Swiss boundary
might suddenly become an immediate
American objective any time in the near
future IL Won Hindenburg leaves the
pathways guarded only by weak detach-
ments.
Before the Gerhan spring offensive
began, Won Hindenburg had a large re-
serve army stationed near the Swiss Dor
der in anticipation OF an American at
tack in that area. There is reason to
believe the slaughter of German man
power in Flanders. Picardy and Cham
payne compelled Won HiGdenburg to
deplete reserves very considerably. This
is doubtless one OF the considerations
that led General Foch TO send the new
American troops into Alsace.
In consequence OF General Foch's
move. Hindenburg again is compelled
70 face one OF those terrible puzzles
that General Foch so persistently forces
upon the General general staff If the
Rhine is left partly open in Alsace an
American offensive is deliberately in
vited: while if il is closed with heavy
German achievements. the slim chance
Of reaching Paris or the channel ports
become simmer still.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
Express Rates May
Be Increased Somewhat

WASHINGTON, June 2O.-An order
refusing to reopen the application of the
leading express companies for 10 per
cent increase in rates so as to consider
an increase of Is per cent was handd
down by the interstate commerce COM
mission today and a few minutes later
was withdrawn without explanation.
The commission is expected to give a
decision in a few days on the 10 per cent
application. Authorization OF some in
crease has been anticipated, with the
understanding that the commission was
waiting only for government approval OF
the new wartime express combination,
which was given yesterday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
Crown Princes Amy
Is Becoming Exhausted

PARIS, June 20.-The sanguinary
defeat suffered by the Germans before
Rheims is pointed to by the morning
newspapers as an excellent augury for
the allies in the operations to come.
The military experts, the Havas agency
notes. are displaying particular salts
faction over the outcome, regarding 1T
al further proof of the exhaustion of
the crown princes army, which is show
ing itself incapable of prolonged efforts.
The commentators, however, do not
seek to minimize the ability displayed
by the defenders, and point particular
" to the remarkable artillery barrage
fire. the notable resistance Of the in
fantry and the irresistible counter at
tacks of the brave colonial troops un-
der General Gouraud.
Never did so important an attack
fail so completely" the Petit Journal
remarks.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
Austrian Defeat Believed
Turning Point of the War

WASHINGTON, June 20.-Italys bril-.
liant fight against the Austrians is ex-I
pected. by we'll informed American off,
GERS, to mark the turning point in thel
war this year.
The news today that many of the,
bridges thrown across the Piave by the
Austrians, have been swept away by the
swollen river, was decidedly encourage
ing. Those enemy forces which have
crossed to the west bank Of the river are
in precarious position, and if Diaz
follows up the advantage created by ma
ture, the capture and destruction of
considerable part of the austrian army
is almost inevitable.
1t is we'll known that the Italians are
eager to undertake an extended offensive
movement and it is realized here, as
we'll as in other allied countries, that
campaign against Austria offers splendid
opportunity for not only furnishing the
dual monarchy but also bringing the
German efforts in France to a halt.
officers here point out that Germany
cannot afford to have the Austrians de-
cisively beaten. Hindenburg would be
forced to send aid to his allies if they
were strongly pressed, and in doing so
he would have to abandon his plans IN
the west.
Foch, it is felt here, would be quick
to seize such an opening TO launch
counter offensive in FRANCE. Attacked
on both fronts the Teutons would have
their hands full.
American participation in operations
in both Italy and France is another fac
tor counted on to swing the tide against
the kaiserbund. With their mountain
TANKS holding firmly, 1t is confident
10 believed here that before the
summer is ended the entente army in
Italy will be pushing the Austrians back
to the IsonZo, while at the same time
the Germans are being hammered in the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
German Naval Critic
Now Virtually Admits
Failure of Submarine

LONDON, June 20.--The German
boats are unequal to the warfare
against them, is the vlr>l=aI admission
OF Captain Persius, the naval critic of
the Berliner Tageblatt, says a Rotter.
dam dispatch to the Daily Telegraph
Captain Persius writes:
Every layman knows that C-boat
losses are unavoidable owing 20 the
continually increasing sharpness and eff
fectiveness of the defense measures of
the enemy which, perhaps, will further
increase as the war progresses. -. .
TT is scarcely to be denied that our
enemies are both carrying on the war
and living and that it will be possible
for them to defend themselves against
tonnage needs for a long time at any
rate From the beginning or The C-boat
war it was i mistake, Often committed
amongst us to underestimate the re-
sources of our enemies"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
Kaiser Now Willing to
Share Credit With God

AMSTERDAM, June 2o.-In replying
to congratulations from the president
of the reichstag on the anniversary OF
his ascension, Emperor William, accord
ing to the Frankfurter Zeitung, sent the
following telegram:
"Our troops have gained fresh great
successes in the most severe struggle
Gratitude to God for them cannot be
great enough May it find expression
in the people at home by a spirit OF
patriotism, confidence and vigor, which
is splendidly present and gaining an
ever-firmer shape.
THE German people which has offer
ed bold front to the entire world in
long years of struggle is destined by
God for great things not only for itself
but for all humanity. In cn;s faith we
will endure the last struggle till VIC
torious peace and a blessed future. God
grant it,"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
Twelve Austrian Bridges
Are DESTROYED bV Flood

WITH THE ITALIAN ARMIES III
THE FIELD, June 19.-(Night).-T
elements are aiding the Italians.
Heavy rains in the mountain regions
have changed the Piave from slug
cish stream to a rushing flood. destroy I
ing bridges and cutting off Austrian
forces on this side of the river from
their source of supplies and reinforce-
ments.
British airmen report that II of tbs
II bridges flung across the Piave by the
enemy have been carried away. Trap
ped on the west bank, Austrian detach-
ments are subjected TO almost constant
mauiing - the Italian artillery and
bombs dropped by allied airmen with
no avenue OF escape.
The Austrians thus Gagged in have
an advantage in defensive positions and
are yet too we'll supplied with anmuni-
ton to warrant a frontal assault Theirs
is every possibility. however, that ex-
haustion Of their ammunition and food
supplies, together with the pounding
they arc undergoing. will eventually
force them TO lay down their arms, or
sacrifice themselves in desperate asa
saults on the Italian lines.
Frantic efforts to restore the pom
tocns 50 far have been frustrated by
the swollen current and the accuracy
of the italian artillery.
The enemy's losses on all parts of
the front in the first three days OF
the offensive are nov estimated 1t
10000. The heaviest fighting is still
around the bridgehead the Austrians
have established on the lower Piave,
from where they are trying to push
westward toward Venice. The enemy
now holds the west bank of the river
from Massrada to Fossalta and SAD
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column -
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
Bone-Dry Amendment
Action Is Postponed;
Wilson Not Opposed

WASHINGTON. June 2O.-Because Of
the rush OF other business in which mem
bers were interested, the meeting of the
senate agricultural committee scheduled
for today at which consideration of the
Jones prohibition amendment was to
have been taken up was postponed I'M
til tomorrow.
Few senators would express an opin-
ion as to the probability Of the amend
ments being passed by the senate for
the reason that President Wilson -
understood TO have told Senator Smith.
Of South Carolina. acting chapman oC
the agriculture committee, yesterday.
his defamation to oppose the amend
ment- depended on whether the discus
sion of Il holds up important legisla-
ton.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
Steamer Is Chased by
U-Boat Off Sandy Hook

AN ATLANTIC PORT, June 20.-AE
American steamer arriving here today
from a Central American port, report
ed that at p. m. yesterday afternoon
$50 to 200 miles south Of Sandy Hook
she sighted a submarine and was pur-
sued by the U-boat.
The captain said that ne put on full
speed, zigzagged and escaped by out:
distancing the U-boat. It's ship car
ried 81 passengers.
This is the first report OF the appear
ance of a German raider so far north
since ships were sunk by submarine at
tacks off the Jersey coast in the latter
part of May.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
JugO-SIays Believe
In Entente Victory

GENEVA. Wednesday, June lS--Ihe
Jugo-SIavs firmly believe in the eventual
victory OF the entente allies, according
to the Journal Novin. OF Agram, Hun
gary
General Foch. whom David Lloyd
George called a great soldier, has not
vet disclosed his Intentions says the
newspaper. He is carefully holding
back his reserves, and nobody knows
where ne will employ them.
Every month the allies grow strong
er in men and richer in material. Alto
Sether IL is to the interest Of the CEN
trail powers 10 conclude a peace quickly.
The internal strife between the nation
aIities OF Austria-Hungary has reached
its height. Never before in history has
the peoples spirit <or freedom and in
dependence been so agitated as now we
hzrs ever faith in the allies"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
AuStrianS Driven From
The Air by the italians

ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS,
Wednesday, June 19.-(By the Associat-
ed Press THE Italians have won COM.
plete control of the air along the P1aVe
line, where the most determined f1ghtingi
of the present Austrian offensive is in
progress. This afternoon not a single
Austrian machine was aloft on this
front.
In general the situation of the Aus
trians along the Piave appears far from
satisfactory to them. Prisoners taken by
the Italians all declare the Austrian.
army has little food. Some OF the pris-
oners have not eaten for forty-eight
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
Mother Sees Her Son
In France on Screen

Before he sailed for France Lieuten-
ant Arthur Bass promised his mother,
Mrs. II. q. Bass, of 81 Cleburne ave-
nue., that he would wave his hand and
say, Hello, Mama" if he was in the
focus of a movie camera while abroad.
A day or two ago, in Loew's Grand,
Mrs. Bass gave a little cry of pleasure,
for out of a khaked row that flashed
across the screen her son smiled at her,
waved his hand and moved his lips in
greeting.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
10000 Peasants Join
Revolt in UNainia

LONDON. June aO.-The revolution
which broke out IN Kief has spread TO
the districts Of Chernigof and Poltava,
TO the eastward. according to an inter
cepted wireless dispatch received in
Moscow and reIayed here Forty thou
snAd armed peasants In these districts
are said TO be organized to resist the
German-controlled Ckrainian govern
ment-
Artillery supplies and stores in Kieft
are reported blown Up. Street fight
ing Is under way The civilian popula-
ton is fleeing.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
21-Year-. Old Drawing
In Be Held About July ]

WASHINGTON, June 2O.-Drawlng
for the twenty-one-year-old reSlstrants'
numbers will be held at an early date,
il was announced at the provost mar
shall generals office today The date.
although not announced, is understood
to be around July /. The drawing will
be held in the same manner as the orig
tnal one with few slight variations.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
More Food Increases
Predicted by VOrWaertS

AMSTERDAM, wednesday, June 10
The Berlin VorwaerIs. the German So
cialist organ, in announcing the in
crease in the price Of bread to five
pfennings per pound. says this price
will bring the land owners 1000, 100000
marks surplus profits and necessarily
will be followed by increases in the
cost Of milk. butter and beef.
The Socialist party, says the news
paper. has formally protested to the
government on the ground that the in
crease will lie sure 10 create the great
est OF III feeling.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
Germany's Reply as to
Prisoners Unsatisfactory

WASHINGTON, June 20.-Germany'
answer to the American state depart
ment's proposal for a conference on pris-
oners, at Berne, has not been very salts
factory, il was officially learned today.
Further inquiries are being made, how
ever, and 1t is possible the conference
will ultimately be arranged for.
Incidentally, it became known the
conference would consider not only
treatment OF prisoners btu also exchange
of them.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
Not Desirable to Take
Steps Against Sim Fem

LONDON, June 2O.-Edward Short
chief secretary for Ireland, stated in
the house of commons today that there
was sufficient evidence against the Sim
Feiners recently arrested 20 enable their
prosecution for treason, but that il was
not desirable or necessary to insti-
tute it
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
Worhmen Are Killed
In German Riots

LONDON. June 2O--Heavily censored
prfvate messages received in Stockholm
indicate that peace demonstrations were
held recently in Berlin, Hamburg and
Cologne and that several workmen were
killed ard many persons arrested, says
a dispatch to the Morning Post from
Stockholm. The police and military dis
messed crowds Of demonstrants.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
General Strike Is
Planned in Austria

ZURICH. June 2O.-There is enor-
nous feeling IN Vienna regarding reduc-
ton OF the bread ration, according TO
dispatches received here
What is practically a general strike
is said to be formulating in Vienna and
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
Historian Dead

PARIS, Wednesday, June 19.--George
jacques Maur Pellissiere. a literary his
torian, principally on French and gem
eral literature of the nineteenth CEN
fury, died today. He was born in 1852.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
Vienna Labor Council
Demands General Peace

AMSTERDAM, June 2o.-The Vienna
labor council has passed a resolution
declaring that a substantial, lasting i'm
provement in the food situation is i'm
possible during the war and demanding
a speedy general peace, it was learned
here today.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
ITALIAN COUNTER ATTACKS SPLIT hun Forces
DEFEAT OF AUSTRIANS TURNING POINT OF WAR


wHuue Teuhns tngtob be sen t. lie tnmen camp n
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21

steamer.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-09-05

here waiting for them to send for us
hope 1t won't be long, either, for
| don't like this place little. | am
anxious to get up nearer the battle
front and take in bit of the ex-
eitement there.
There are tan or twelve out of our
company here, so I'm not quite
alone. We find plenty of sights
nere in France to interest us II we
could get away far enough to take
them in. There are some wonderful
old buildings to be seen here, grown
ever with Ivy and dense moss. But
with all the beauties and wonders
here | would hate the prospects of
spending the remainder of my days
here. want to see London and
Paris before / go back to the states,