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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19
BOLSHEv|KI ARE
BEATEN IN WEST

COPENHAGEN. June is.-The
Bolsheviki in Western Siberia have
been overthrown by counter rcvolu-
tionary forces who have formed a
new government. supported by tho
Czecho. slovacks. according 10 Pctro-
grad dispatches published in German
newspapers,
The counter revolutionists have
captured Omsk. Samara and Nova
Nikolavsk. II was reported. Premier
Lenine is mobilizinE Bolshcviki
troops along the Volga river In the
Ural mountains. the dispatches said.
JUNE 2ath -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19
Fl old
Big g Reserve
Force Read y
BIZ limited Press Leased Wire Direct to The Star

gain Of three miles made yesterday by the Austrans
the Venetian area appears be the only of the
enemy in the struggle along the Italian 'front.' Today the
battle shows signs of slackenng and the Italians French
and British allies are evidently gradually stealing the ina
tive from the foe
That the situation is considered serious by the enemy
is emphasized by the presence of Emperor Karl and his
staff grand headquarters in the of the battle on the
Asiago plateau. II is known that Austrias maximum man
DOW million has been thrown into the
Gamble while Italy maintains strong force of
II was learned authoritavely today that strong Italian
held strategic points back Of the battle 'front.'
ready go into battle whenever needed.
The that they have not been used not only indi-
that the Austrian is not regarded serious
but that Italy is well prepared TO deal with the enemy should
the situation change.
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kICkERS. THO FEW IN
NJ tMBEKS. RAISE MOST NOISE

The net effect Is that every man
In responsible position n leading a
life OF misery from morning until
night. in trying 10 deal with these
complaints In the midst OF more i'm.
portant matters. II IL difficult; 70
keep ones balance In a situation Ike
that.
Take case IN point. The middle
os last winter. when we were con.
sidcrlnx the guaranteed price OF
wheat. we were flooded with state
ments that ~ We did not increase
the price mentioned In the presi.
dents guarantee. We would have no
wheat We were told the farmers
would plant nothing but oats. corn
and barley and We would probably
starve. Yet. when II was all over.
we had the biggest wheat acreage TN
our history. with one exception. and
there was little increase in the other
grains
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19
Institutions OF the earth.

Institutions OF the earth.
Bah! say the sheep. bitterly.
Like multitude OF ravens from
the pen Of Edgar Allen Poe. those
woolly fatalists croak at the stu
dents. Nor. for that matter. are the
professors safe
Even Professor Trevor Klnkaid.
eminent entymologist. was subjected
to the scorn of the sheep. While
pursuing new specimen across the
campus. the learned professor heard
behind him "A soornful "Baah"!
The specimen escaped. DIR. SuZ-
zallo got II next. while ambllng with
stately gait toward Administration
hall. from where he directs war time
affairs.
"Baah"! say the sheep. bitterly.
The vibrant melancholy and scorn
were perhaps too much for the presi-
dent OF the university For an in.
slant. yistas opened. lie sighed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19
BRIT0NS HALT
TEUTON RAIDS

British patrol operations and the
repulse of German raids was re-,
ported by Field Marshal Haig to>s
day.
south OF Hebuternc we made .
successful raid last night" the
statement said.
I'm the Vieux-Bcrquin sector va
attacked and recaptured post
which the enemy had taken the
night of the 18th.
AN attempted enemy raid was
repulsed in the I,oorc sector. There
was hostile artillery fire in tho
Ancre valley about Merrucourt and
Merris."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19
/ STATE MEN
FALL IN FIGHT

WASHINGTON. June is--narin-
casualties reported today total 100.
divided as follows:
Killed IN action. 30: died Of
wounds. :. died OF direAse. / 4.
wounded severely. %.
The names of three Washington
soldiers are listed As severely wound.
ed. and one was killed in action.
Ira Evans. Bissell. Wash, was XIII.
ed. The wounded are Corporal Her.
bert Woodruff. Scdro " ooiley; Prl-
vatc Fred Newman. Tacoma. and
George X Roberts. Spokane.
line gHth
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19
TURKS CAPTURE
j. S. CONSULATE

WASHINGTON. June is.-What
may prove to be an act of war
against the United States occurred
at Attibriz. Persia. when the Turks
took that town. occupying the Amer.
lean and British consulates and at
tacking the American hospital. &C.
cording to reports reaching the
American minister at Teheran.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19
YANKS MAY HIT
AUSTRIA FRONT

WASHINGTON, June 1s.-Gen.
Pershing is to determine whether
thousands of American troops may
be spared from the western theatre
for transportation to the Italian
front. 1t was learned today.
Italian Ambassador De Cellere. in
a personal conference with Secretary
Baker. emphasized that the advant-
age of American forces against the
Austrians would be to discourage
the invaders, who have been fed by
Germany with the propaganda that
the United States is not in sympathy
with Italy.
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shcared the sheep.

sheared the sheep.
And now. having obtained permis.
sion from the government and board
Of regents. Barton & Co. sent their
flocks to clip grass all around the
~" campus and save the university
several hundred dollars expended
every month for lawn-mowing and
hedge trimming help. So far. so
good. The sheep clipped the grass
all right. Tho campus Is shaved.
But that Is not all.
The sheep mingIe freely with the
hopeful matriculants OF recent date.
the cap-and-gowners, the saviors Of
the world, the bachelors OF art and
the doctors OF philosophy. the bud.
ding poets and scientists and writer's.
''Baah" They Cry
Yes. with calm. scornful eyes. the
sheep stare at the student graduates.
fresh and young. out 10 reform the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19
Little Boy Blue, come blow
your horn,
For fIocks Of sheep the campus
adorn.
They MUNICH the grass and scoff
at all.
And bask In the shade Of Meany
hall"

They are there. Sheep. Five hun
dred skeptical, bIeating sheep. They
are the property OF Barton x co.
s,hplesale packers. and fatten for
7ate on University Of Washington
campus grass Maybe that is why
they are so cynical.
Dire. dire. are the results OF Presl'
dent Wilson's fad. with n few pet
sheep not doomed 10 mutton. the ma.
tons executive attained great sue.
cess in rearing them placidly on the
White House lawn. Aftcrward he
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= lime 2Stl,
JUNE 18th -
BAKER WON'T OPPOSE
DRAFT AGE INCREASE

WASHINGTON. June 19.-Declar.
ing congress appeared to favor ex.
tension of the draft age, as a result
OF Gen. Crowder's draft data, Secre.
tary of War Baker has announced
officially that he would not attempe
any opposition to such extension.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19
PROBLEM
LESS SERIOUS

LONDON. June 1.-THE ItAl-
ian situation is more favorable
than II WAS yesterday, IL was
learned today.
The danger in the Montello sector
is greatly lessened. Between the
Brenta and the Astico rivers. Aus
trian gains were again reduced.
Three Austrian attacks were ~
pulsed between the Brenta and the
Piave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19
Americans Start Clouds
Boulevard North OF Toul
With Great Success
ENEMY LOSSES HEAVY
Dispatch From Frank
J. Taylor
By rnitcd Press LEASED Wtrc
Direct 70 The Sfar
WITH THE AMERICAN
ARMY IN LORRAINE, June 10.
The first American gas pro
jeefor attack was launched
against the German troops north
Of Toul this morning. evidently
causing heavy casualties.

The boche losses were added TO
when. in attempting a rctaiiatory at,
tack. the wind blew tho German gas
back into their own trenches
American engineers. using Ameri
can made proJectors. discharged a
thousand American made gas shells
into q small German area. The
projectors were fired By electricity.
The Germans were taken complete
~ By surprise. The gas attack was
followed by an intense artillery bar.
rage. after which the boch.s fire.
duently shclied the American posi-.
tons.
The unsuccessful German attack
followed their artillery bombardment
-HNE s4th
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19
Food of us.
Saved Day
for Allies
Hoover Labels Critics as
"GnatS":: Tells How the
Battle Tide Turned
HE PRAISES FARMERS
ny MILTON BRO>NER

ny MILTON BRO>NER
WASHINGTON. ID. C. juno
fs.-"Iast year We invented
slogan to the effect that food
would win the war" said Herbert
~. Hoover. national foasi admin
i>traior. In am exclusive inter.
view to-day. Tt II . matter Of
simple truth to tell the Amsrt'
can housewife and the American
farmer that American food this
spring saved the war"
The last time | had an extended
talk with him for readers 81 The
star was six months aso. Every pre-
diction he made then has been vrrs
fled. He said tn. allies would need
over 40. 900 900 bushels OF our wheat
and that our housewives would save
II. And IL came to pass over 100 per
cent
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19

LONDON. June I9.-AlIicd
forces ~till retain the initiative
In the mountain area Of the Itsl.
ian front. while the Austrians
continue their efforts nj both ex.
tr~sne~ of the Piaye line. IL was
Indicated In last nights official
statements. The Italians also
maintain an advantage at Ger.
tain points along the river.
while the greatest strategic dan
ger TO the Italians lay in the assault
on their mountain defenses. as a ma
jor Austrian success. there would
compel withdrawal OF the armies
along the Piave. and probably evac'
uation OF Venice and Treviso. the
combined British. French and Italian
forces have stopped the enemy In
their tracks
The Huns. therefore. have shifted
their efforts TO acquisition OF llmon-
tello the crest guarding the end OF
the Piave line on the north. and TO
the marshiand along the Lower
Piave. In both these areas. the Aus.
TRANS. who are employing close TO a
million men Ia tho entire drive. have
registered their greatest gains.
They have advanced n maximum
OF three miles over Ilmontollo, Cocu.
pying two-thirds OF the highland. on
the i5.mile front. between Fossalta
and the sea. they have penetrated
four miles. reaching the Fossctta ca
nal at a point about midway between
JIM
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19
Third Term
Boom Is On
for Wilson
Speaker at Democratic Con-
ventlon Wants Old Prec-
edent Shattered
MARSHALL HOLDS CHAIR

INDIANAPOLIS. June 10
The mo, ~sn~nt for the reelection
of Woodrow Wilson as president
II the nitrd staies in 1890 was
launched at the Indiana demo
cratic con, rntiou tosiay.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19

General Praises Smoke Fund
Trance.
March l5n, 1915.
nrs.k.E. .couid.
J2o6 i5sa Ave. ~.
Seattle. vashing,on.
NJ dear urs. couli:

found adiressei postal card.
mich snoi herewith IN OF the psesASss tobacco
that siN DO intsrss.sd IN fnesing shat
and sislar funds doing for ihis
opportunity 20 as.urs nas nndiy eenteuien
thoroughly
people back hose DC net tobacco IN the hrry
. LUXURY actual hscessisy' J eIplan
tss but sss fact saAns that >Any .eary seur n tenet
the front ey the soe,sins asats ris is
act oal 4. the trsnchss eu, la the hosriAis SELL
I thant'la esAAlf e!'tas boys'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19

Oh, Roy! Listen!
The "Oh. hoy" musical comedy
company. which is coming TO the
Metropolitan theatre next week.
will give n MONDAY vaudeville
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19
LABOR COMMISSION
IN SECRET SESSION

Behind closed doors. members OF
the federal labor commission. whose
duty It IL TO present n report to del
cgatcs OF the electrical and telephone
operators on the latter groups griev.
ances against the Pacific Telephone
and Telegraph company, held "A Sc.
cret session in the T.. S. lmmig alton
building Wednesday,
Newspapermen were told that un.
der no consideration might the public
be Informed as to what was going on.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19

we had their support Yet we
had no evidence We would have IL.
except our judgment OF the charac
ter OF the people who came here 20
kick. They were not the people who
raise the wheat This same thing
happens in Washington ten times a
day. where government has 10 In.
tcrfere in production. consumption
and distribution.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19
|TANKS CROSS
Marine; TAKE
HUNS; ESCAPE
Dispatch From
Lowell Mellett

WITH THE AMERICANS On
THE MARINE. June I9.--0ne
FraneoAmerican unit on this
'ront. under an American com
uander. faced the weil-known
zenith Iandwehr regiment. II
was established. In a daring pa
troll raid by American marines.
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WITH THE ITALIAN AR
MIES IN THE FIELD. June 10.
The ens-rny has failed 10 make
any impression on the mountain
front. and the fighting Is cen
tered mt Montello and along the
Pave.
The Austrians are constantly
throwing in reinforcements and are
fighting hard TO pierce the Italian
river lines. The Italians counter at.
tackled Immediately after every enc
my attack.
on the 25.mile front between Val.
dassa and Mount Tomba. third OF
the Austrian stormers lie dead be-
fore their original trenches.
The Italians rcpulscd nine assaults
with fresh troops on the heights OF
Mount Grappa-
II
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19

WACO. Tex, June is.-lntonse
heat which smashed all June records
In Texas was assigned as the cause
Of spreading rails, which wrecked
n Cotton Belt troop train late yes
terday. iniuring "a soldiers and three
trainmen. seven miles east OF this
city. Two were probably fatally
hurt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19
30 PER CENT or FARMERS
SUPPORT GOVERNMENT

Had We been carried off our
fcet by the walls we heard. We
would have. perhaps, had = big
ger wheat crop. hut at the cost
Of other grains. and at risks
with our industrial population.
We were backed by the great
bulk Of the American faru~rs.
The kicker~ did not comprise
one-tenth Of per cent.
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June sSth =
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-11-13

ME President has expressed what is IN every
American heart. AS nation are united in
- the winning of this war. AS a nation we stand J.
behind our fighters eager and prepared to do for then
whatever will hasten victory and make the lighters,
task a little lighter.
AS individuals there IS little we can do. ASS ma
ton We can work wonders through the seven organ-
zatons authorized and recognized by the Government
They come to you not as Catholics, nor as Jews
nor as Protesants not as the representatives OF any
creed or enterprise but Americans to ask that you
So ioin ia this great united undertaking for God and
country and our fighters.
The President has voiced his belief that this spirit
& Of unity will be crowned with abundant success
He believes it because he knows this campaign IS
rof vital military value and he knows that you Will
J. leave nothing undone to win this war.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-11-13

1t rests with you Think Of this campaign as your
sole responsibility. What you give will mean its sue
cess You cannot leave this undertaking to Others 1t
Is YOUR campaign. In France, Americans are light
ing this war if the result depended the way each
individual fights. At hone this campaign rests with
YOU What will you give-decide to n1ght-and make
your share the biggest thing you ever d1d! s..
hy YOU should give much gave before!
world began 1h10s
ktmen h III
snuha enjoy during W
n
HI ORereo K
Niles H
HI 1900 Bebrthr"N IN
III Millions Of onndh dh y H
uns comforts ss
III musbr ueus~hh ~
III loaned rmasyms suppl
III us sMuasM - - III
Richmond planet., 1918-01-19
I.IIfR Young PEOPLES; :;
LEiGIE.

The meeting OF tho Young Peoples
League took place at the Ebcnozor
Baptist Church. Sunday evcr;ng. Jan
uary IL. 1918 at five O'clock. 4 very
Interesting program was rendered by
the following mcmhcrs OF the League,
Violin solo, Mir. Shcr dan Jackson
recitation, Miss Bcrnotta Roper; in
s,r,tmcntal solo. Miss Hannah Giles:
selection, Y. p. l.. Chorus. Quota
tions from tho Bible were given by
several Of tho members Of the
League.
An inspiring speech was made by
Miss Sadie !. Daniel, In which she
urged these young people to continue
thcir good work and not to feol that
they have accomplished everything
Mrs. Ora B. Stokes, the founder Of
this organization. made a few ro-
marks and told how she had asked
God to give her n leader for this or
ganization ard how God answered he,
prayers and gavo her tho young man
Mr.. \. " Norroll, Jr., who is wholly
responsible for the SUCCESS Of the
organization
The President OF the League ap-
pointed Mr.. Elmer Booker, Chair
man of the Usher Board. Tho sub
jcct for discussion next mooting Ia
Self Control. "
The following visitors wore intro
duccd by tho Chairman OF the Social
Committees: Miss Sadie I. Daniel, Mr.
NJ. \. Norrcll, Mr.. James Sholton, NJ
L.. Smith, NJ. V. Holmes. Miss Annie
Coleman, Miss Mona Royster. Miss
Daisy Jordan. Mr.. George Iona,
and Mr.. John w. McCkinS.
There VII be no meeting next Sun
day on account of Communion Al
young people aro urged to attont
these meetings Como and bring /;
friend.
Richmond planet., 1918-01-19
DANVILLE CHhUFFEURS ELECT
OFFICERS.

The Danvillo Chauff,ura' Association
met Monday n'ght and elected OFF,
GERS for the ycar Of 1913. Tho fol-
lowing officers were elected:
President, Clarence r. Clark; Vice
President. l.. G. Williamson: Secrc-
tary. John IT. Fuller: Assistant Soc
rotary, j. Frank Jordan: Treasurer,
George w. Clancy: Chapla n. Will
liam Thomas: Assistant Chaplain,
John l.. Johnson; Sergeant-at-Arms
Henry d. Ititcs; Deputy Sergeant, Eu-
gene Sheriff..
Tho Association closed very sue
cossful yoar's work. The Sergeant
at-Arms reported no sickness or death
during 1917, Mother was any men,
Der drafted. Arrangements were
made to present each member who
might be drafted with a check for
spending change, on the day OF his
departure for camp.
This Association desiree to hear
from all Chauffeura' organizations
throughout tho State.
Richmond planet., 1918-01-19
IN AfcmorianA.

In loving remembrance Of our
loved ones
David Winston, died September
90, 1913.
Albert Hooper, dfod January 13,
1914.
Four years in Scptembar last, and
three months ago
Since with the angels, David, thou
hast flown.
Dear IS the grave wherein he Hes.
Under the sod where ho ponoefu1ly
sleeps.
Mother, Sisters and Brother.
The month OF January onco more is
here,
TO us the saddest OF all tho year.
-Four years have past, our hearts still
sore.
Though cast down wo'ro not for
sakcn,
Though AFFLICTED. not alone:
The loss is groat, that wo sustain
But i'll Heaven We hopo to meet again.
GOD has givcn--God has taken,
Not ours, Thy VIII DO done.
-Wifo and Children.
Richmond planet., 1918-01-19
4 GREAT ORDER.

Grand Secretary j. ". Thompson
s too we'll known To need an intro
duction here lIo and the Grand
Chief have built up one OF tho old st
ORGANIZATIONS among rolored people.
We refer 10 the State Grand Lodge
OF Good Samaritans and Daughters Of
Samaria. The new policies OF insur-
ancc and the upto-dato Endowment
Depart mont appeal TO every lover OF
rrGanZat 'ons. Write to them for or
ganization terms and If you wish to
join All old. established organization
that Is ahlo to meet its obligations
and pay them, join tho Good Samarl-
tans. G.. T.. Hubbard. OF LynChburg.
Is Grand Chief and under his admin
istration the Order has prospered.
Richmond planet., 1918-01-19
IDEiL SOCIETY NOTES.

At recent meeting Of Richmond
District It was reported by the officers
OF the Supreme Lodge Of the National
Ideal 'Bcnoiit Soc city Incorporated
that tho year 1917 vas by far the
most successful Of any since il was
ORGANIZED.
The two now lodges recently or
Eanizcd in the city speaks we'll for
the deputy Mr.. Y. l.. Beverly and his
associates.
Mrs. Rosa Thompson is back from
Tldo~water. Sho will bo In the city
FOR fow weeks, and will speak al
Now Baptist Church on tho 2lst.
Sunbeam Lodge, No. gavo an
Ideal Social few days ago. which
was greatly enjoyed by both mem
hcrs and friends. Refreshments
wore served anu splendid program
was rendered. Mrs. I. Il. Charity,
Supromo Secretary, who Ia also Coun-
sollor OF the Lodge. made n timely
address. Mrs. NJ. S. Payne, Assist
ant Supreme Secretary, is also Sec
Ictary 81 this Lodge -; was NJ,
tross Of Ceremonies
Progressive Lodge. No. 10 had a
delightful meeting n few nights ago
at which time officers FOR the onsu-
ing torn woro elected. after which
refreshments wore served in abund-
anco.
The Ideal Nursery Board Of Rich
| mond also had splendid meeting
tho first Thursday afternoon, when
the officers for tho next term wore
elected. The Supreme Master \. w.
Holmes WAS present accompanied by
tho District Deputy. They delighted
tho members with their very en-
couraging remarks.
! Superior Lodge. No. As Initiated
several members ut n special meeting
hold and elected officers. The clos
ing feature was Il rcccptio All
present enjoyed tho evening worry
much. Mrs. Fannie V. Robinson, the
Counselor is much pleased over this
affair.
! Ncy. w. l.. Anderson, OF Beaver
! Dam. Va, Vice Supromo Master of
, the Order was In tho city last week
on business.
Mrs. Lucinda j. Carter. OF Glen
Allen. Va. called Mt tho offlco last
I week. Mrs. Carter Is Supreme Past
Mistress and one OF tho organizers,
; having boen with the Order since its
origin.
Mr.. A. w. Holmes. Supreme Mas
ter has just returned from Wash
! ington. ID. c.. few days ago where
! he attended the funeral of Mrs. Eta
| T.. Stockton, daughter OF Mrs. s.
| NJ Stockton, the Supreme Mistress
Of tho Ordor
Twilight Lodge, No. | Will hold q
| Better Acquaintance Social on Tues
day night. January %. and will en-
tcrtain their friends. Mr.. Joseph
Charity. Presiding Master, is Chair
man OF the committee. Mrs Emily
NJ. Ewcll has charge OF the program
There will bo grand union IN
! stallation Of Onlcors OF tho various
, Lodges of Richmond District at New
| Baptist Church. Thursday night
| January 81. 1913. at oight O'Clock.
! Members Of the Order are requested
! to DO present. Encouraging reports
! concerning tho work will be made
Richmond planet., 1918-01-19

eihiiitica with one-half slave and tho
other free; onc-half up and tho other
down; onc-half educated and tho
other ignorant, Education ia tho
hulwark OF liberty and ignorance is
it's sure destruction. Russia shows
that, and unless Il more honest effort
is made to educate the Negro this
country will surely find II out.
There are only four public high
schools for Negroes in tho whole
state OF Alabama. and tharo Is no
serious public effort anywhere to
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