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The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
Austria Aims at Frances
Back Door Through Italy
Supreme Effort Now Being Made Under Ger
man Direction, Declares Italian Colonel
Here from Front.

Mountain fighting is peculiar In
many ways. There are few lines of
communication, and the men must
be prepared for great suffering.
believe there is no battle-ground
which demands a higher morale than
the field upon which the present bat
tie is being waged. 1t Is never easy
to fight an unseen foe, and there
is much concealment in the fighting
in rugged country. Never was the
morale of the Italian fighter bet
ter than now, however. They know
that the allies are fighting with them.
and that every provision for sup
plies has been made.
AustrIa's Claims Big.
The claim of the Austrians that
they have taken 10000 prisoners
appears to me to be exaggerated.
But prisoners are always taken in
mountain fighting. frequently by
both sides. 1t is because the roads
are few and large groups of men
are more frequently cut of from
their supports than is the case where
the battle is on a level country Of
fering many avenues of escape.
In conclusion, 1t is well to re-
member that the Italians hold many
mountains which have been trans
formed into fortresses. There is
Monte PABLO, Monte Tomba, Monte
GrappaI Monte Asolone and Mounte
Kabeilaba. These form the great
line of the Italian defensive. Ts
take them will require supermen
and superefforts.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
SLAYER ALLEN GETS
LIFE IMPRISONMENT
Good Hope Road Shoemaker Kill.
ed His Stepson.

Peter W. Allen, the Good Hope
road shoemaker. who shot and killed
his stepson, Ernest Allen, on April
II. 1917. pleaded guilty yesterday to
murder in the second degree and re-
ceived a life sentence in the peniten-
tiary.
The shooting grew out of a quar-
rel. said to have occurred between
Allen and his wife, the mother of Err
nest. in which he is alleged to have
threatened to kill her. The son heard
the remark. Later the elder Allen
is said to have repeated his threat
against his wife, and one morning
as the younger Allen was eating his
breakfast his stepfather strode into
the room with a double-barrelled shot
gun and blew the side of his face
off, killing him almost instantly. At
torney Robert I. Miller appeared for
Allen.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
School Of Food Saving
Today and Tomorrow

Mrs. L. A. Andrus. food conserva-
tion demonstrator for the Depart
ment of Agriculture. will be the
speaker at Q canning demonstra-
tion at Emery School, Lincoln and
Randolph streets northwest. at 1880
o'clock this morning. Canning OF
blackberries and soft fruits will
be discussed.
A demonstration for colored
housewives will be given at AL Q
street northwest. at 1880 o'clock
this morning under the auspices Of
the Department of Agriculture.
Mrs. c. B. seabrook will be the dem
onstrator. D..
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
CAPITALBOY
WINS W. S. S.
ART HONORS
c. A. Dunn, a Yank, Award.
ed National Prize for
Poster Drawn.

First honors in the nationwide
war savings stamps poster campaign
have been awarded to q Washington
artist. Sergt. Charles A. Dunn, q pu-
pill Of the National School of Fine and
Applied Art, from which the entry
was made. Sergt. Dunn was former
ly cartoonist on the staff Of a
Washington newspaper. He enlisted
some months ago in the Army Medi-
cal Headquarters, where he holds the
rank OF sergeant. He lives at 14i9
Fairmont street northwest.
A jury Of artists, headed by Charles
Dana Gibson, made the final decision
on the national winners. Sergt.
Dunn's poster, which Is untitled.
bears the full length figures Of a
mother and her soldier son, the latter
pointing to q war savings stamp with
n message which, while unspoken, is
obvious. A striking and effective
background Is provided in transports
about to leave port.
The work Of the District war saw
ings stamp committee Is still concen-
trated on the census Of local owners
Of war stamps. together with the col
lection OF pledges for their purchase
during the year. The work Of the
small army ot>canvassers II expected
to be complete by Thursday Of the
present week.
Indications are that the Liberty
Hut. Union Station plaza. will be fill
ed to its capacity Thursday night.
when a monster entertainment will be
given to the public under the direc-
ton Of R. g. Robbins, chairman OF
the committee on theater activities.
The only admission requirement Is a
card showing that the bearer has
purchased at least one war stamp,
face value IS, through one Of the the
aters cooperating in the drive. These
theaters include the Belasco, B. F.
Keith's, Polls, The New National.
Loew's Columbia. The Cosmos.
Moore's Strand .and Moore's Garden.
The entertainment provided will con-
sist OF acts loaned by B. F. Keith's
and Cosmos Theater. besides a spe-
cialty by Miss Dorothy Jordon. fam
Gus prima donna, who comes to
Washington especially for this event.
A committee Of ladies, under the
general direction of Mrs Louis c.
Brownlow and Mrs. r. B. II. Lyon,
has taken over the work Of the sale
of stamps in the lobbies of the var
ious leading theaters throughout the
period of the drive.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
war Committee OF
CHAMBER IS NAMED
President Sinclair Appoints Mem
bers; Medals Awarded.

President Sinclair. of the Wash.
ing Chamber of Commerce, ha,
named an important committed
known as the Committee on Wal
Work. to which many of the press.
ing matters connected with the wal
are to be referred. The personnel
of the. committee follows:
Col. Robert N. Harper, chairman
E. c. Graham. vice chairman; DR.
H. S. Bennett. Joseph A. Berberich
George H. Brown, 8. T. Cameron
Col John q. Capers, Frank B
Crown, Levi H. David, Allan Davis
James M. Denty, Earl Goodwin, p
]. Haltigan. william B. Hardy, Mel
vim c. Hazen. DR.. R. T. Holden. J.
]. Kolb, George H. Lamar, Elem.
ing Newbold. Maj. Raymond w
Pullman. William H. Saunders. r
B. Stickney, II. c. C. Stiles. Prof
I. c. Weld and Martin Wiegand.
The first matter referred to this
new unit of the chamber is a COM
munication from the American Civic
Association suggesting the appoint
ment of a committee on salvage. as
has been done in Los Angeles, Kan
sas City and other cities.
In Kansas City a revenue oi
$1,000 was raised the first month
from the collection and sale of So
called waste ranging from tin and
lead foil to hair switches and comb
ings, buttons and bric-a-brac.
The Chamber of Commerce medals
donated by P. T. Moran, chairman
schools committee. for the pupil
most proficient in scholarship IL
three high schools, are to bt
awarded as follows:
Western High School. 4:30 Thurs,
day. through Col. John G. Capers.
Eastern High School, s p. m. Tues,
day. June Is, through Chaplin Brown
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
Here's One Man Who Is
Too Busy to See Movies

Oakland. CaL-There II q man In
Oakland who has never seen Mary
Pickford smile, who doesn't know
what the Charlie Chaplin walk g.. and
who has never seen Douglas Fair
banks leap from the second story
window upon the back Of his walt
ing steed.
James N. Koford. the man who ad-
mits only having seen one moving
picture In his existence. is not soured
at life. neither IL he blind. He II as
sistant district attorney for Alameda
county. and declares that the trage-
dies of real life keep him 50 busy
that he has no time for the ones Of
reel life.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
GRANTS CREEL
I$1,250,OOOF FOR
FACTS BUREAU
.Sundry Civil Bill Trainers
Accede to Presidents
Wish.

The sunrdy civil bill, carrying the
enormous total Of s2.s15. Al. the
largest amount ever voted by Con-
gress for that purpose. was passed
by the House yesterday without els
senting vote. 1t makes appropriations
for the civil departments Of the gov
ernment, including a number which
have been created since the war.
Included in the measure at the spe-
cial request Of the President. Is an
appropriation OF $50. 900. 900 for the Pres
ident's emergency fund, and s., -. 600
for the Committee on Public Infcrma-
ton. The President sent letter to
Chairman Sherley. Of the Appropria-
ton Committee. urging the House 10
allow these two items. In his letter.
the President gave for the first time
an accounting Of the disbursement OF
the $780, 900 fund given to him at
the beginning Of the war, and said the
value of the continuance CT the fund
are ''incalculable." Following Is the
Presidents letter:
Presldent's Letter.
ct take the liberty Of writing to
call your attention to an approDria'
ton which seems to me to be Of cap
ital Importance in connection with
the effective conduct of the war.
refer to the sum for the national ST.
curity and defense which has been
placed at my disposal during the past
fiscal year. I think that it IL of the
utmost importance that a sIniilar fund
should be put at my disposal for the
next fiscal year. though in my judg-
ment It need not be SO large as the
last appropriation for that purpose. 1
think that a sum OF half the amcu.r.
namely. $50,0O0.000. would be abuh.
dant.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
EATS WAY INTO NAVY.

Denver. Colo, June 16.-Thrice re-
tected by the United States Navy
because he was under weight.
Charles F. Gallagher has literally
eaten his way into the service OF
the nation. On his third rejection
Gallagher ignored Hoover and high
prices and started out on a six
meals-a-day schedule, with no ex-
ercise. Within thirty days he made
the navy weight with pounds to
spare. He has been sent to Nor
folk, Va, for training.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
WOOD REASSIGNED
TO CAMP FUNSTON
Reports Persist That He Will Lead
Army to Italy.

Maj. Gen. Leonard A. Wood, re-
Gently placed in command Of the
Western Division, was yesterday re-
assigned to the command OF Camp
Funston, Kansas.
With the announcement of the
change. It was learned that Gen.
Wood has been assured by high ON
cials that in the near future he will
lead a command to Italy.
In explanation OF reports from
Rome that American army ambu-
lances had arrived there, officials
yesterday stated that no American
soldiers are in Italy. In view Of
Secretary Bakers recent announce
ment.- and other authoritative state
ments there is reason to believe that
Gen. Wood will command a strong
force.
Ambulance men to Italy is con-
sidered to be added assurance that
the war plans OF the allies are TAX
ing more definite form and that the
steel ring to be thrown about the
German armies will be strengthened
at every point.
The appearance Of French and
British soldiers in Italy is known
to have greatly strengthened the
purpose of the Italians to fight on
to victory. The appearance of the
Americans. bringing the assurance
that the wealth OF America is direct
1y centered in maintaining the mill
tary strength of the italian front,
will aid greatly. according to mill
tary observers who have studied the
political and military situations
abroad.
That Gen. Wood would prove Of
great assistance in the pculiar war
fare which the terrain imposes up
on the armies struggling in the
mountain passes of Italy is recog-
nized generally.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
Miner, Hearing Of War,
Invests All IN Bonds,
Then Goes Back to Toll

Reno, New, June 16.-For fve
years Charles McNesle has been
working placer claim in the noun
tains of the Powder River country
in Oregon. happily unconscious Of
the fact that virtually the entire
world was at war. McNesle came out
Of his mountain retreat with S65, 900
in gold. On learning the Kaiser had
made the universe his enemy the
prospector attempted to enlist. He
was too old. He then invested the
S65.OOO poke in thrift stamps and
liberty bonds. ordered a grub stake
and returned to the hills.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
BURIED KAISER BILL.

Sharon, Pa.-The Kaiser was prop
erly buried by the citizens here re-
Gently. In an antiquated, dilapidated
hearse. which was drawn by a mule,
was the carcass of a pig, represent
ing the Kaiser, wearing the famous
spiked helmet. Walking on each side
OF the hearse were Boy Scouts, each
one carrying spade. The funeral
procession was headed by band, and
at stops along the route q speaker
delivered a funeral oration from the
top Of the hearse.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
PROGRAM AT HUMPHREYS.

At Camp Humphreys this even
ing the War Camp Community Serv-
ice Entertainment Committee, Rob-
ert w. Bell. chairman and produc-
ing manager, announces for the
program vocal numbers by Miss
Mildred Raymond, dances by a child
pupil of Leslie Holt and recitations
by Miss Isabel Pechin. A notable
speaker Is expected.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
By COL. AMERIGO PIo.

(Col. Pho who has seen desperate
fighting with the Italian armies,
having been wounded three times.
arrived in America from the Italian
battle front four days ago. to join
the Italian War Mission here.)
, No longer is there any doubt that
the Austrian armies have been sent
forward in the supreme attempt to
overrun northern Italy and reach
the back door Of France. 1t is plain
that the German stan officers direct
ing the drive are continuing the
plan Of action pursued early in the
year. So far the enemy has failed
to achieve any advance of value.
The military man is not inclined to
predictions. The battle is always un-
certain, and one does not care to
promise conclusions which rest upon
uncertainties. But it appears to me
that the enemy will be held. 1 am
confident that, if the allied forces op-
posed to him continue the battle
through Thursday in the manner in
which they fought for the past two
days. the Austrian offensive will be
halted.
News IndeHnIte.
We have not received definite cal
culations of the strength being en-
ployed by the enemy; nor are we told
the units which have been called upon
to overcome the allies. Much depends
upon these facts. 1t is said that the
Austrians are using ifty-six divisions.
But feel sure they are using more
than that.
One thing would appear certain and
that is that the Hungarian units are
doing much of the fighting. There is
no evidence that German soldiers are
in the battle. and to my mind the next
best troops are the Hungarian. After
all, the test of victory lies in the
work of the commanding staff officers.
Without doubt the German officers are
commanding.
Now, as to the course Of the battle:
II is plain to all that if the enemy
could force his way down the valley
of the Brenta and take the railroad
centers OF Bassano and Vincenza. the
entire right flank of the Italians rest
ing on the lower Piave would be
forced to fall back.
OF Slight Consequence.
There is very little reason to expect
that this flank will be weakened by
the direct attack of the enemy. 1t IS
true that the Austrians have crossed
the Piave. but this means little in
the early stages of the fight. They
have chosen places for crossing which
cannot be readily defended. The
crossing at the bend of the river at
Zenson is much like the curve Of the
Marine where the Germans recently
crossed. However, the fighting on the
lower Piave is Of slight consequence,
compared with the drive upon the
settle Communi.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
HE "a, SHE IS, ELOPE.

Huntington. W. Va. A. Cottle
81. and Mrs. John Harper. IS. are
now Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Cottle
The aged couple eloped from Cat
tlesburg. KY, and were married here
The elopement took place because
Of the objections Of the children.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
BABY TAKES FENDER RIDE.

Troy. N Y, June 17.-Mary De
Luca, % months old. wandered onto
the trolley tracks in front OF her
home. She was picked up on the
fender Of a speedily moving car.
She was carried several feet. Then
she got UP. uninjured.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
To 15c Laces, &c

Broken sets-but in great va
Of yards at &c yard for choice.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
Children's Parasols, 79c

As attractive as mothers par
asol that costs very much more.
Remember that zee is q reduced
price.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
BIeached Muslin, 33c I'd

Excellent quality. linen finish;
extra heavy and full yard wide.
ToplY-Iy fHE PALAIs n
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
Blouses, $1.89
The Pre-lnventory Sale Brings
Them to You at This Low Price.

Wolfe blouses with high or
low neck. new ruffle fronts. in
plain white and color combina-
lions; also collarless blouses
with pin tuck front and back
Embroidered models with ruff
lie fronts edged with fine laces.
Sizes 36 to IS. 50 to S2.5o val
ues at S1.S9.
PaIais RoyaI-Bargain Basement.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
Table Covers at S1.29

b4-inch Mercerized d a m X
Table Covers. with all-over de-
SIGNS and neat border: excellent
breakfast or luncheon cloths.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
Corsets Reduced to 89c

Splendid models for the slender average figures made
of fine quality coutl and batiste. In white and flesh.
Basem ment
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
s. Bedspreads, S2.69

Marseilles patterns and size
72xS8 inches. Such spreads can
not be duplicated at $500. Get
yours today-at $2.69.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
DoiIies, Sc and &c

Made from ends OF f1ne da-
masks; 5-inch size at SC and 10
inch size at SC. Finished with
scalIoped edge.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
Paiama Cloth. &c Yd.

The fabric for summer lingerie
as well as pajamas. In small
checks-and only 23c yard.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
Table Napkins, CSC
aSc ChiIdren's Hose, lie.

2O-inch Mercerized Damask
apkins, slightly imperfect.
Regular at S2.00; special at sSc
dozen.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-18
25c Women's Vests, lie

Swiss Ribbed Vests. plain and
lace trimmed. Now only lie
each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-27
WANTS A MATCH
With LOCAL PUG
Claims Roy Moore Should Box Mike
Dundee As Agreed Upon at Last
Exhibition.

Mike McNulty, manager OF Roy
Moore of st. Paul, claims that Roy
should be matched with Mike Dundee
of Rock Island. He. states that Pea
nuts Schieberl, Manager Of Mike,
agreed to match the winner OF the
Pal Moore-Roy Moore bout with Mike
Dundee. He states tina two papers
gave Roy the bout while two more
gave draw. His letter to The Argus
follows:
Now that Mike Dundee of Rock Is
land shaded Pal Moore in their match
recently, why not Roy Moore-Mike
Dundee match before one of the Rock
Island clubs?
When Roy and Pal Moore boxed at
Rock Island Jan. 81, Mike Dundee
challenged the winner of the match.
1t cannot be denied that Roy Moore
was the winner in that match. Roy
got decisions in two papers and a
draw in two others. which surely en-
titled the Little Harp to be declared
the winner. Yet Dundee's manager,
after challenging the winner, did not
keep his word and took Pal Moore
match. therefore boxing the loser of
the Roy Moore-Pal Moore match
There is no doubt in my mind but
Dundee is great youngster and a
promising boy, and perhaps he may be
! able to outpoint Moore, as his man.
Ager claims he can do, but he will
! have to show the Little Harp" and
myself. and | am sure there are sew
eral fans at Rock Island that will back
Moore in a match with Dundee. Moore
has boxed on three different occas-
ions at Rock Island. First, Johnny
Richie was picked to defeat him, but
failed. Then Pekin Kid Herman was
picked to win: also failed. Then came
Tommy Walsh's champion, Pal Moore
Pal suffered the same fate that Richie
and Herman did. | am at any time
willing to close match before either
of the local clubs with Mike Dundee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-27
cALESBURG GETS
STATE TOURNEY?

Galesburg, Feb. 27.-That Galesburg
may be awarded the state basketball
tournament which will follow the dis
trict tournament In two weeks, was
the announcement of T. J. Beck, fac
ulty manager of the local high school
team today. He based his assertion
upon a conference held with A. J. Bur
ton, principal of the Rock Island high
school and vice president of the Hi
nois Athletic association.
Galesburg will put in a strong APP
peal for the state tourney, Mr.. Beck
stated 1t is the belief that this city
offers as many advantages for the en-
tertainment of the 13 contestng cities
as any in the state, and with the arm
DRY, could seat all the people that
would gather for the net festival. The
site for the state meet is decided upon
after the district Journeys.
In the meantime preparations are be-
ing rushed for the district tournament
which will commence Thursday even
ing. The armory is being fitted up to
take care of capacity audience. the
floor is being striped and the baskets
are being installed.
Each of the 20 entered schools has
submitted eligibility lists Of the play
ers and have assured the local man
agement that record crowd will be
in attendance.
Il Upwards of thousand visitors are
expected to accompany the teams.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-27
AUCUSTANA PART
MAJOR DIVISION
Little Nineteen Basketball Pairings fOl
Tourney Are Given
Out,
FIRST TILT WITH NORMAL
Dope FavOrs the Mortimer In Bid for
Place In Annual Tournament
at Bradley.
by BOB OLMSTED,

Augustana is in the major division
of the basketball tournament to be
staged at Peoria tomorrow, Friday and
Saturday of this week, and according
to Coach r. M. Conrad expects to
land one of the first four places.
Augustana's first opponent will be
State Normal, against which she has
, so far achieved one victory and ex-
perienced one defeat. Although dope
is slightly against the Augies in this
fight, they are calculating on vic
tory by dint of hard work, which will
entitled them to play the winner Of
the Eureka Bradley match. The win
ner of this tilt is expected to be Eur
eka and here it must be Admitted. Au-
gustana has small chance of victory
If Augie loses this match she will
, meet the winner of the match between
Bradley and State Normal, assuming
these teams to have lostsin their first
contests and here the Mortimer ex-
| pect to take another hard won vic
tory. If their plans pan out here, they
| will be sure Of one of the four places
The Schedule
,, The primary schedule of the major
division is as follows:
Game l, Thursday at l p. M
Charleston Normal vs. Millikin.
Game 2, Thursday at p m.--Wes-
leyan vs. Lombard.
| Game 5, Thursday at 7:30 p. NJ
Augustana VS.. Normal.
| Game 6, Thursday at $3.50 p. H.
Bradley vs. Eureka.
Game II, Friday at p. m.-Win-
ner No. VS.. winner No. 2.
! Game 13, Friday at p. m.~7Winner
No. 5 VS.. winner No. 6.
| The secondary schedule:
Game s, Friday at 9 a. m.-Loser
No. l VS.. loser No. 2.
! Game 8, Friday at 10 a. m.-Loser
No. 5 VS.. loser No. 6.
Game Is, Friday at .. m.-WinneI
IlNo. VS.. loser No. II.
| Game II, Friday at p. m.-Winner
No. 9 VS.. loser No. 13.
The finals:
Game q, Saturday at 10 a. m.-Wip.
ner No. II VS.. winner No. II.
Game %, Saturday at II a. M
Winner No. Is VS.. winner No. Is.
| Game 26, Saturday at p. m.-Win-
ner No. q VS.. winner No. o. Win
ner of this match gets first place
loser gets second.
: Game "a, Saturday at p. m.-Losel
No. 81 VS.. loser No. 90 Winner o.
| this match gets third place, loser get;
| fourth.
In the minor division the followin;
schools will take part: McKendree
Carbonate, Blackburn, MacOmb, Car
thage. ST. Viators and Hedding.