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New-York tribune., 1918-05-23
One Battery of
Enemy Wiped Out
Foe Increases Aerial
Activity; II Planes
Flying Over Sector
at One Time
By Wilbur Forrest

Especial Cable to The Tribune)
WI T H THE MERIC AN
FORCES IN PICARDY, May o.
Everywhere along the Picardy front
the American guns have outfought
the enemy's batteries.
On one occasion a Boche battery
pulled into the open without any
camouflage and began firing on the
American rear. American aerial OBJ
servers easily spotted it and the
American guns destroyed the entire
battery within two hours.
Aerial photos at my disposition to-
day demonstrate the efficaciousness
OF the American harassing fire.
Many roads and gun positions are
shown literally pulverized. Since the
firing began the Americans have an
swered every shell with four, accord
ing W tO-udy HgureS.
The last two days the enemy guns
have been comparatively inactive,
but aerial activity has been far above
normal. During the last twelve
hours seventy-one enemy planes have
been observed over this sector. Fifty
of them were fighting machines.
Inactivity Of the enemy guns has
probably been due to their willing
ness to let we'll enough alone. Be-
fore sunrise to-day the Tribune cor
respondent accompanied an Ameri-
can officer and spent two hours in
positions which hitherto have been
almost constantly shelled. During
the visit not q single enemy shell
dropped in the vicinity, and officers
declared the situation to be practi-
cally the same for the last two days.
The enemy aviators again Monday
night dropped bombs close to an
American hospital. The doctors
praise the courage of the American
nurses, who stood calmly by the
wounded. This hospital is for the
seriously wounded only. Quick evac-
uation would be impossible.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-23
Bohemians
RiotAgainst
German Rule
Martial Law Declared After
Dismemberment Giving
Powers to Teutons

WASHINGTON, May 22.-Division
Of Bohemia into twelve districts with
advantages in the electoral domain
given to the German minority in each
so as to reduce the Czech representa-
tion in Parliament is provided in a
ministerial decree issued at Vienna.
An Official dispatch to-day from
! France says this effort to dismember
aud Germanizc the Czech state
caused the recent serious rioting at
Ostrau, Pilsen, Nachoo, and other
places which resulted in the proclaim
ing of martial Law and the imprison-
ment of $50 persons.
BY increasing the German represen-
tation from Bohemia at the expense of
the Czechs, the Austrian government,
in the opinion here, hopes to regain at
the opening of Parliament next June
10, the majority which it lost some
all elements in opposition, led by the
Czechs. This adhesion of opponents
caused Emperor Charles to order Par
lament dissolved early in the present
year.
"The law Bulletin of the Austrian
Empire publishes the ministerial decree
according to which the district govern
ments which were SO long demanded
by the Germans are established in
Bohemia." says the French dispatch.
The twelve district captains who are
nominated will represent the Stat
thalter of Prague in each district and
VIII have the same mowers
The boundaries of the districts are
flxed as far as possible according to the
national grouping. In the words Of the
decree, the aim is to take the first step
toward the reestablishment of order
IN bohemia This decree foreruns un-
doubtedly a policy of repression, the
first act af which tends to dismember
Bohemia by granting to the German
elements the guarantees, or better, the
privileges which they demand.
"Up to tie present. Bohemia has
comprised thirteen districts, only two
of which had a majority of Germans.
In four Of the districts there are hardly
any Germans. The new plan aims at
creating in each of the twelve new dis
trlcts German minority and to grant
to this minority, however small it may
be, considerable advantage in the ad-
minlstration and electoral domains.
about as first result considerable
increase in the number of German
deputies in the Diet to the prejudice
of the Czec,s. 1t is clear that this
device of the pan-Germans is bound to
arouse the most violent opposition on
the part of the Czechs.
"A dispatch printed in all the Agram
papers calls attention to the fact that
martial law has been proclaimed in
several districts of Bohemia because
in certain regions serious riots have
occurred. More than $50 persons have
Prince Furstemberg was ransacked.
Riots occurred at Marsch, Ostrau, Pill
sen and Nachod.
Emperor Charles is away from vi
emma, ard on his return he. will find
political conditions which the food
situation will make even more distre ss-
ing. Once more the frightfulness of
German methods so dear to the Ger
mans will bear its fruit by arousins
rebellion of the people oppressed"
New-York tribune., 1918-05-23
Activity in the Air
And Heavy Gunfre
Indicate Nesu Bloxu
Especial Cable to The Tribune. !,


LONDON, May 22.--Word that tbs
German offensive has started may be
expected at any hour. Aair fighting
during the last five days, in which the
British alone claim they have de.
stroyed 100 enemy machines, is indi-
cative Of che ferceness with which the
coming great battle will be waged.
On both sides of the lines the troops
are being harassed by aviators using
bombs and mitrailleuses. Having set
fire to the ruins at Bethune, the enemy
drenched the country with gas shells.
and such an attack is generally the
forecunner Of an infantry drive.
All along the west bend of their deem
Armentieres salient the Germans ara
shelling the British positions heavily.
with occasional reconnoitrinr raids.
Southeast of the Bethune region. to-
ward the famous Hill 20, the enemy's
artillery is reported active. while the
bombardment is growing more violent
east OF Arras and around Albert.
Guns Roar on Fisty-mile Front
General Haigs communioue show.
that the Germans are. using shells Law
ish1y along the fifty-mile front, run-
ming from Meteren on the southwest
Of KENNEL to Albert on The Somme.
The British and French contin,se their
nibbling tactics. Wrestling positions
here and thege, and Strengthening
their line of defence.
Judging by the artillery fire, the
enemy plans his first move north Of
the Somme with the hope of engaging
the major part of the British forces.
Though the Ypres sectox is compare
New-York tribune., 1918-05-23

seems to be among us, however, a
certain small element who, either
through Incidence or worse, have
failed utterly to do their part.
Increasing Demand for Labor
~ am advised by the Industrial
Commission and through other
sources that there is an ever increas-
ing demand for labor, both for the
farms and in the industries essential
in producing war supplies and in
maintaining channels of transporta-
ton so necessary to the movement of
troops, food, fuel and all other sup
plies.
"The state employment bureau, under
the industrial commission, has sought
earnestly to supply the necessary labor.
but its facilities are Inadequate to
that purpose. In February last, by
tion of the Legislature the need for
meeting this situation and recon-
mended an increase in the facilities Of
that bureau. No action. however, was
taken on my recommendation and now
we are face to- face with a situation
that calls for energetic action.
II have therefore determined to put
into effect on June l the recent law
against idleness. Hereafter. and dur
ing the period of the war. New York
State will not afford haven to loafers
or idlers. 1t will be incumbent on
every able-bodied male person between
the ages of 1S and 30 to perform some
useful work.
Appeals to Employers
"The state Industrial commission will
cooperate with the sheriffs. the state
police and other peace officers through
out the state to find the unemployed
and to assign them to jobs which they
must fill.
at will be no defence to any one
seeking to avoid work to show that
he has sufficient income or means to
live without work. Tie state has a
right to the productive labor Of all it's
citixauA
New-York tribune., 1918-05-23
Move to Bar
Hearst Papers
On Long Island
Newsdealers Demand Their
Association Refuse to Han
die American and Journal

JAMAICA, May 22.-Members of the
Long Island Newsdealers' Association
at a meeting here to-day demanded
that the organization as body refuse
to accept the Hearst publications for
sale or distribution on Long Island. ac-
cording to announcement made to-
night by Joseph Hirsh, acting pres;.
dent of the association.
They demand this as a measure ~
self-protection, Mr. Hirsh said. The
association which is affiliated with the
NATIONAL Association of Newsdealers
ana otatloners controls the distribu-
tlon and sale of newspapers in Nassau
and ourolk counties, excluding stands
at railway stations owned by the Long
Island News Company. The dealers
Mr. Hlrsh added, reported a strong
anti-Hearst sentiment throughout Long
Island and urged their officers to take
action against the Hearst papers be-
cause handling "The American" ard
Journal was causing the dealers
trouble with the great masses of t,e
public. ~ ''e
Association Stand Explained
The officers of the association. Mr..
Hlrsh announced. had decided that it
was "inadvisable for the association as
a body to refuse to accpet the Hearst
sheets for sale" He added:
We did take action, however. and
appointed a publicity committee which
Is to explain our position regarding
New-York tribune., 1918-05-23
ldlers' Doomsday
Fixed for June |
By Whitman
Proclamation to Put Anti
Loa6ng Law Into Effect
on That Date
Especial Dispatch to The Tribune)

Especial Dispdtch to The Tribune)
ALBANY, May Ex-Governor Whit
man served notice to-day on the idle,
rich and poor, that they had better
get jobs before June 1! On that date
he will issue a proclamation putting
into effect the Robinson anti-loafer
law.
The State Industrial Commission at
meeting to-day began the formula
tion of rules to carry out the laws
provisions. 1t will play no favorites,
hitting the man who idles away his
time in a millionaires club, the man
loafng around poolrooms with
mysterious means of livelihood, as
we'll as the tramp who walks the rail-
road ties.
ain these times of war and supreme
sacrifice by our people there is no
place for the Stacker or the idle, rich
or poor" said the Governor "The
people of the state have responded
nobly to the demands of the war and
of the essential industries. There
New-York tribune., 1918-05-23

ington last night showed the nation had
subscribed nearly one-half the mini
mum amount aimed at in the drive.
Partial returns gave a total of $44,-
070,555.
There is a disposition in many quar-
ters, however, to deprecate anything
savoring of overconidence, and the
workers will in no way relax theirNef-
forts to roll up huge total for New
York City.
The team captains reported new gifts
for the day amounting to $1,77S,60 go.
William B. Thompson, captain of the
corporations team, reported new con-
tributions of $1,207,561, which makes
in all $3,499, ISL the corporations have
contributed so far.
Dawson Issues Appeal
In reference to the corporations
Henry P. Dawson. chairman of the War
Council of the Red Cross War Fund,
issued a statement in answer to many
queries from ali parts of the country as
to what attitude the corporations
should take. Mr.. Dawson said:
"With my knowledge of the situa-
ton and all that is involved, if were
at the head of corporation I would
feel that my responsibility for the pro-
lection of it's property and the interests
of it's stockholders would not be dis
charged until had recommended to my
board of directors that contribution
be made by the corporation to the
American Red Cross in this campaign
Mr.. Dawson addressed the statement
to tho "business men of the United
States"
Byron r. Newton Speaks
Byron R. Newton, Collector of the
Port. and former Senator Theodore E.
Burton we're the speakers for the Red
Cross drive on the steps of ST. Paul's
Chapel. The police band furnished the
music, United States army nurses sang
and guard of honor of "middies''
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New-York tribune., 1918-05-23
Less Than Half of Total
Subscribed, With Half
of Campaign Gone
Manhattan Gives
$3,078,O41 in Day
National Returns Show AL
most SO Per Cent of
Fund Subscribed

With half the week gone, New York
has contributed less than half of the
$25,0O0,ooo quota assigned to the
greater city in the second Red Cross
drive, but if former war loans and war
fund drives are to be taken as cri-
terion, the figures foretell over-sub-
scription when the campaign ends on
Saturday.
Total contributions for the fund OBJ
tanned in the greater city yesterday
amounted to $11.8s3,9s4. Manhattan's s
total for the twenty-four hours was
$3,078,140. The result was announced
at the luncheon of the Red Cross work
ers in the Chamber of Commerce, and
evoked enthusiasm.
Reports from headquarters at Wash
New-York tribune., 1918-05-23
Americans Launch
Gas Attack; Deluge
Germans in Woods
(Bu The .Associated Preas)

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, May 21.--The American artil-
lery northwest of Toul launched sud-
den and terrific local gas attack upon
the German positions and canton
ments within the Gerechamp Wood
early to-day. Severe punishment was
inflicted upon the enemy; how great
is not yet known.
The dcluge of American shells fell
in three waves, and within half hour
the woods, in which it is known many
Germans were sleeping, he'd been
drenched with a large quantity of
poisonous gas.
In lively patrol actions Monday night
and this morning east of Luneville
German parties were twice defeated
by the Americans, who captured two
prisoners.
An officer and twenty men while ex-
ploring the area northwest of ANGER
villers, east of Luneville, sighted four
enemy patrols and established contact
with one of them. The enemy party.
numbering sixteen, took up position
in an unused trench, from which they
were driven by the rife and grenade
firing of the Americans.
Americans Take Two Prisoners
The Germans were then rushed by
the Americans, who took two prisoners.
one so badly wounded that he died
later. There were no casualties on the
American side.
Four hours later an enemy patrol
made bold attempt to rush one of our
cutposts, but was driven off. One Ger
man was killed and his body was
brought back to the American lines for
identification purposes.
Northwest of Toul an American
patrol traversed the Apremont-varne-
Vile road and found high tension
cable, used for charging the enemy
wire. They cut the cable and brought
back large section of it.
Another patrol came on a German
party southwest of Apremont and
sharp fighting resulted. The Ameri-
cans used their pistols, rifles and hand
grcnades effectively and the Germans
were forced to retire.
corporal named Kick. from New
England state, carried out personal
patrol" late yesterday afternoon. He
crawled to the enemy wire to investi-
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New-York tribune., 1918-05-23

the Hearst papers to the public. We
want to let the people know that we
can take no active part in a fight
against Hearst or his papers.
"But we must do what the public
wants. 1t shall be part of this com
mittee's duty to make it plain to the
various civic and patriotic societies in
Long Island communities that while
for obvious reasons the association
papers, if they formally ask us to
stop circulating Hearst papers in
their respective communities We shall
do so. We do not propose to fly in
the face of rapidly growing public
opinion"
Publicity Committee Named
Resolutions as follows were adopted
at the meeting:
Whereas, The newsdealers on Long
Island reported that the public is un
compromising in demands that the
dealers on Long Island bar the Hearst
publications from circulation in their
respective villages. and,
Whereas, 1t is the patriotic duty Of
power to help in bringing the present
struggle to a victorious conclusion
and,
Whereas, The dealers are obliged to
stand by the public they serve; there
fore be it
Resolved, That publicity commit
tee be appointed to communicate with
all the civic bodies in the various towns
and villages for the purpose of explain
ing why the newsdealers are compelled
to handle certain newspapers, despite
the fact that they have called forth
public indignation, and to express the
willingness Of the dealers to comply
munities regarding the Hearst publica-
| tions."
On the publicity committee are Mr..
New-York tribune., 1918-05-23
Tobacco Made Part
OF Army Rations
by The Associated Press,

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE. Tuesday. May 21.-Tobacco,
which heretofore has been purchased
by the soldiers or issued by the Red
Cross and other agencies. will be made
8 part of the regular rations. On the
recommendation Of General Pershine.
the War Department has decided upon
this action. AS soon as the new order
goes into effect, which will be in a few
days, there will be issued to each
soldier of the American expeditionary
forces daily four tenths of an ounce Of
smoking tobacco and ten cigarette
papers. Certain other articles may be
substituted.
The manner in which this fraction OF
an ounce will be issued has not been
determined. but the quartermaster is
working out plan.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-23
L.udendorf Blow
Believed Near
Teuton Raids Broken
Up; British and
French Make Lo-.
cal Gains

The German guns yesterday con-
tinued their incessant hammering
Of the Allied lines along the
Somme. Though no blow has fal-
len, observers on the battlefront
say the new drive is imminent.
From Albert to Arras along the
north side of the great Somme
salient and from before Amiens
to Noyon along the south, the
enemy keeps up his pounding to
find weak spots in the Allied
lines. Thus far the Ane o.
French-American batteries have
returned the fire in kind, break
ing up every German effort to
concentrate for blow.
In the air the planes have shown an
unprecedented activity in bomb
ing, scouting and fighting. Both
in the battle area and far behind
the lines, the airmen of both sides
have carried on their work.
Hitherto this violent energy in the
air has been the invariable prel-
ude Of major operations on the
earth.
Washington reports that the Ger
mans have been preparing seventy
five miles behind the lines for the
coming drive, working feverishly
night and day to rehearse every
detail of Ludendorf's great plan.
German raiding parties have sought
to pierce the Allied lines along the
Somme. But again and again
they have been driven back with
losses. A second attempt of the
Germans to raid the British at
Mesnil, north of Albert, was
smothered yesterday. Meanwhile
French and British detachments
have penetrated to the German
lines southeast of Arras, near
LOGON. and in many places in the
Lys salient. In Flanders, Berlin
reports, the Allied guns have been
bombarding far in the rear of the
German line.
The Americans in their sectors have
given the enemy no rest. In addi-
tion to outmatching his artillery
and holding their own in the air,
American raiding parties have
won minor successes in the Toul
sector and in Lorraine. General
Pershing yesterday reported a
raiding exploit in which the
American detachment put an
enemy patrol to fight and capt
ured prisoners.
On the southwest mountain front
the Italians have held their earlier
gains and Tuesday made further
advances at Capo Sile, which they
took by storm on Monday. The
gunfire on this front continues
most vigorously. Several repeated
Austrian attempts to force Italian
positions have been frustrated.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-23
Terrific Fire Opens in West;
American Guns Deluge Foe
Army Now Totals 2,Oz8,223;
10000 To France in 10 Days

WASHINGTON, May 22-In statement inserted in the House
record to-day Representative CALDWELL member of
the military committee declared that May
10000 American soldiers abroad Mr. Caldwell said that
after the the ship
of this
100000 France equipped with the and
plies
Mr. Caldwels speech based exchange of letters with
Secretary War Baker and his approved War
Department.
In he sad the American would number between
four and five million There
under Secretary Baker recently
100000 had been to France Mr. Caldwell stated million
amply ready go shipping space
for them be found.
months said, the front
the
despite the longer distance from the action.
Caldwell estimated available of the
enemy Allies
going outside Glass the draft the United States
5000 900 this year, he said.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-23

Hudson River Day Limo starts May "a
from Nsx York; May IS from Albany.--Advt
New-York tribune., 1918-05-23

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-23
CUNhRD COMP ANY.
is HEAVY LOSER
Total Of Fifteen Ocean Liners
Sunk During War;

NEW YORK. Nov q. - Fifteen
steamships agRrcgatnp 2D17l9 gross
tons were los, by the Cunard line dur
ing the period Of the war, II was
learned here today OF these, all cx-
cept two were o'assed a. war losse'.
having hccn sunk by torpedceS or
mines The Camraria and the Ascania
were lost through accidents. The tom
maze represents anoroxima'cly one
half OF that possessed by the line AZ the
outbreak Of the war in 1914 Nearly
all Of the Cunard liners were well
known Atlantic greyhound', the largest
Of which was the Lusitania, ,orpedoed
Nav !. 1915
The Anchor Line a subsidiary Of the
company, also lost heavily eight ships
including the u '40-'on Tuscania. fall
ing victims 10 the German sea depre
dation' the total tonnage loss OF this
line being 6S4e8.
The following are the ships of the
two lines which were sent 10 the bot
tom.
Cunard Line. Lu,itania. n 7oi.
Franconia 1870. Laconia 1900
Transylyania "A 500 Iycrria l427S
Carpa,hia 1908. Alunia l7405; An.
DANA RIOS. Aurani7 1890. Cam.
oania 1850 ROYAL Edward ll.tl7
U',onia l0402 Ascania 9l2l Ansonia
8lSl: Feltria S254.
Anchor Line. Tuscania "a Nn
C7meronia 1905. Caledonia o22'
Athena SG6S California 1902: Ii
IBERIA 1880 Peruria 4N6 Assyria 437t
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-23
Hopes Women Will
Adopt This Habit
As Well As Men
Glass Of hot water each morn
Ing helps W look and feel
clean, sweet, fresh.

Happy bright alert-vgorou and
ylydclous--l good clear skin. a natural.
roy complexion and freedom from m.
ness are assured only by clean healthy
blood II only every woman and Ike
wr.e every man could realize 'hc won.
dcr' Of The morning inside bath. what
g'aublng change would take place
Instead Of the thousands oi icklv
a0aemIc-lJoilng men. women anil girls
with pa'ty or muddy complications. I'M
stead oi the mul'itudcs Of nerve
wrecks" "rundownS" brain fag," and
pcs,imitts we should SEE vi|'c. op.
umi'ls throng Of roy-cheeked people
everywhere
An inside bath !, had by drinking
each morning before breakfast. a fla
Of real hot water with teaspooniul
oi Limestone phosphate IN it 10 wash
from the stomach. liver. kidneys and
ten yards Of bowrls the preyiou, days
lndggc'lible waste, sour fermenta'ilns
and pplson' before putting more food
into the stomach.
Those subject TO sick headache bill
lou-ncs' nasty breath. rheumatism.
colds and particularly those who have
a pallid Sallow complexion and who
arc con'tlla;ed very often are urged to
Obtain a quarter pound Of Limestone
phosphate at tlr drug store which will
cost but a tritle bui IS sufficient 10
demonstrate the quick and remarkable
change in both health and appearance
awaiting those who practice internal
sanitation (Ady)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-23
Million Austrian
Deserters Scatter
Into Small Bands

PARIS. Friday. Nov 22.-A million
dc'erterS from the Austrian armies. or
Ranised in large and small bodies and
calling themselves green guards, are
established in fortified camps in the for
ests OF almost every part Of 'ou,heast-
ern Europe, according to William J..
Rose agent Of the Slovene government
at Laibach, the new capital Of Slovakia
the Polish provisional government in
Austrian Silcya.
Mr. Rose. who is from Winnineg
Manitoba, now is IN Paris. He is an
Oxford university man and is secretary
Of the worlds Christian Student fed
Grafton in Poland Throughout the war
Mr.. Rose has been living in a country
house year CieSlanow, Austrian Silesia.
belonging to the student Christian fed