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French Repulse Germaiu, And Take Prisoners and Guns Between . The Oise and Aisne (By Asqoklated Fnis*) There has been no* return/Of heery lighting on the battle* front* in France, although thyre were,, tbo us ual raiding operation*, .Counter-at tacks In the newly won positions be^ tween the Oise and the Aline were repulsed, the French capturing 370 prisoners and twenty-five machine guns- AUSTRIANS-NE^R VENICE | CLAIM MANY PRISONERS Not alone are , the , Italians and J their Brltieh. and French comnidee I holding in check the Austrian oftenr sire along the greater part of a hun dred mile battle front, bpt themSelrea hare turned. aggressor* in some im- | portent sector*. Counter-attack* in the hill country have resulted in the occupation by the Allies of ground won from them 1n the Initial onslaught, while a stiffen lag of the front along the Piave river has made Impossible for time further fording of the stream by tba enemy. The enemy strokes ore particular ly violent in the Montello plateau, the capture of w|ilch would give him commasd.ot the roads leading through Treviso to Vonlco. The latest Austrian official report ' claims the captor* of the village of Capoalle In the Province of Venetia, about twenty miles from Venice. The AUiea have captured 4,500 and the Austrians claim 12,000 prisoners, AUSTRIANS DEFEATED RE-ORGANIZE LINE8 London, Juna, 17.—Austrian* are re-organizing their lines along the British line .on the Italian front af ter a "sevejre defeat,'’ according to an official British statement issued to night \ AMERICAN* AMD; HUN8 TE8T OTHERS’ METTLE With the American Army; in France ! —On the Marne, June 17.—German* began today the use of gas in greater extent than heretofore this front, Notwithstanding, tha Am- ericaa line* remain Intact. The American patrol croued tha River Marne last night east of Cha teau Thierry, and established contact with the Germane After an exchange 1 of shota the Americana recroaaed safely In boat*. APPROPRIATIONS BILLIONS PASS MUCH FOR THE 8HIP-BUILDINQ PROGRAM; JEMBRGENCY FUND PUBLICITY COMMITTEE. (By Associated Press.) Washington, June 17.—The sundry civil bill, carrying (1,076,000,000 for the shipbuilding program, (50.000,000 for the president’s emergency war fund, and (1,250,000 for the committee ta-public Information has passed the house. GERMAN RAIDNG PARTY TAKE* FEW U. 8. PR|SONER8 With the American Army In Franca, June 17.—A German raiding party took a few American prisoners on the LunevUlo front tbit morning, the enemy raid following a par|ol fight In which tha Anpfriqaaa penetrated the enemy's trenches, killing one German and wounding another. ITAUA&RiWfcTfcMA*, Jt affect WR*TIRf4, FRONT Washington, June If.—With all reporta today Indicating that the Austrian drive In Italy has |>eea sharp- ly checked, officers here discussed the situation with Increasing optlm- Ism. In seme qusrtsra it Is believed that If the Austrian drive breaks down the Italians will launch a counter of fensive on a large scale. Officials are confident that tha Gar. mans then will rush divisions to ajd their ally. Rom* officers believe that shifting the German forces (rpm tha western front already/ Is .progressing. Secretary 'Balter Stated that no American fighting nnlta are yet in Italy though/ some aviators are train ing there. American troop* wlU bo aent but the pis as of tba expedition will not be dlacloeed. Rumors persist that Gen. Wood Will commend this force. AMERICAN PILOT TAKEN PRISONER BY GERMANS Paris, June 17.—Usnt, Parker, an American pilot In tha French Flying c °rps, was forced to land while act- log »i scout to a bombing party over Germany. He was raptured. TURKS CLAIM CAPTURE U *OE PERSIAN POINT London, Jnne 17- Turkish troop* have occupied Tabris, the second larg- *'* dty of Persia, according to a Turk. Uh official statement Jana 4 th. Millions of Widow of Biisch Sdzedby U.S. (By Associated Press) Washington, June 17.—The entire estate In this country of. Mts. Lily Busch, widow of the millionaire St Louis brewer, wsss eized today un der the alien property law- Mrs. Busch recently returned from Germany where the had been living Practically ever since the death of her husband. ,The estate It believed to be worth many millions. Bonuses for Officers on Account Submarines (By Associated Press) Washington, Juna 17.—Because of German submarine activity off tbo American coast, the shipping board has ordered a bonus of twenty-five per cent of monthly wage* be pajd all licensed officers of coastwise, West India and South and Central American trade. Authorize Statue Buchanan, Capita (By Associated Press.) Washington, June 17.—The senate by a vote of fifty-one to eleven adopt ed tbo house resolution authorising tbo statute of James Buchanan In public park here. Opponents of the resolution vigorously attacked the loyalty of the former president. ELDER’S 3RD ROUND APPOINTMENTS OF THE MEET- INGS OF THE PRESIDING ELDER ATHEN8 DISTRICT. All yon are asked to do is to buy M| 7 necessary thing* and then loan- *°t glvw—jour savings to your gor •™ao»t to help It fight your war. The following Is the announcement of the third round of the Methodist conference year for tha presiding el der of the Athens district. Rev. 8. P- Wlgglns. Athens,. First church, June 9. Young Harris, June 16. Oconee Street, June IS. Greene Circuit (Liberty), July I end 7. Greensboro, afternoon, July 7. Buckhead (Bait Madison) July IS. Madison, July 14.' West Wilke* (Bsthesda), July 19. Union Point (Center), July 20. - Lexington (Glade), July 21. ; Sharon (Mlzpah), July 3T. White Plains, July IS. Rutledge (Prospect), August 3. Apalachee (Bostwlck), August 4. Broad River.(Pope). August 9. Little River (Bethel), August 10. i Washington, Angnst 11. . Wlntervllle ahd C. C. (Tuckston), August IS. Watklnsvllle (Tsmple). August 17. Princeton (Bogart), August IS. Bishop (Rays), August 23. / Athens Ct. (Prospect), August 34 and 25. i .District Conference will meet at Bishop, Ga. July 3rd and 4th. The opening session at 9 o’clock Wednes day morning. Special programs for the Quarterly Conference occasions may be arrang ed for hy the pastor*. I will be glad to cooperate. Emphasis*^ Sunday schools, education, missions.' revival: and patriotism. Must Use Uncle Sam's New Employment Bureav (By Associated Press) Washington. Juno 17 —All employ *n engaged in war work ire orgw -n a statement by President Wllso -onight to refrain after Angnst 1* -om recruiting unskilled labor **c*p brough the United State* emplo? -tent service recently organise/ nnd< he department of labrr. Pledge yourself t* save to the r tost and to buy a definite amount Savings Stamps each month. fHREAT AND BOAS 1 (By AaaoejatedJ>resa) Washington, Jun* 17.—Boasting and threatening comment of the German newspapers on the appearance of sub marines off the American coast summarised In a statement Issued from the state department One paper, after declaring that the present raid is only a beginning, adds ‘‘There will be signs In the United States to make the marrow in Wil son's bones run cold." Another; "The Americans are ready trembling In fear of German air attacks. The time may be near when American ports will be bom barded. TOTAL HUB II. $. DIMES Mill (By Associated Press) Washington, June 17.—'The total Casualties among the American mar ines overseas to date have been 71T, according to a summary by Major General Barnett, marine corps com mandant. Tha killed, 10b; died wounds, 5$; wounded 533; mlssingA prisoner, 1. FEDERAL FOOD ADMINISTRATION URGES FURTHER CONSERVA TION OF SUGAR. (8pedal to the Banner.) Dr. Andrew M. Soule, federal food administrator for Georgia, sailed at tention yesterday to lb* urgent ne cessity (or conservation of. auger even In the canning and preserving frult3r While the policy Of the Food Administration Is to encourage to the uttdrmcst all families In canning and preserving sufficient fruits to last them throughout the fall and winter months, yet the acute sugar shortage with which we era confronted de mands a conservation In this direc tion. With knowledge of tbs tact that augur would necessarily be scarce. Dr. Soule has caused experiments to be uade by. many experts In canning and preserving *nd, as result of their ■todies announced the following: Mays of Saving .Sugar in Canning and Preserving. Us* lighter, syrups in canning fruits. For preserves not over three ounces of'sugar to No. 3 can, not ova* 3 1-2 ounces to No. 3 1-2 cap. Add a pinch salt to sugar to increase the awaet taste by comparison. Use corn and cane syrup in plan* of sugar. Good syrups (or moot fruits except peaches can be-made of 1-2 can of karo syrup and 1-2 water. V Fruits may be canned with a light syrup and later when sugar becomes more plentiful, converted Into pre serves, Jem* and marmalade*. In view of the sugar shortage, the people are requested and advised by tbs food administration not to pre serve or put up lams or marmalades this-time but with the minimum amounts of sugar indicated to put up In glasses or tin the largest possible amount of surplus fruit. If they do tbli they can provide their families with an abundance of wholesome desirable fruit products for between seasons one. _ In this way a large amount of sun plus fruit can be- taken car# of satis factorily, even in the face of a pro nouncad auger shortage- lAter or When sugar Is more plentiful, thes< canned products can be converted lute any form which the housewife ma> desire or think necessary. Work of Many R. R. Clerks Eliminate (By Associated Frees) Washington, June lb—To slmpli allroad accounting, the railroad c -tialstratton today ordered CJtnpar’ -i»r July let to discontinue rea-' •g bins to other lines for rent* 1 right sad passenger cars, hu’ - «'-count of cars’ location s 'a cast Tha naw Oder win . work of thoo«and* o' • • •mplovc-t 'or *Me ae i - THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DEAN HAS HATHE CONSPIRACY D AMIty INTTfiESfING FACTS BROUGHT Oil (From Tuesday’s Banner) The annual report of Dean C. M. Snelllng to the trustees. In teuton hero during the commencement week,, bankers, and various other callings contains some interesting data con cerning the student body of the Uni versity of Georgia during the past year. In tho matter of registration: there were 20 in the graduate school, 14 studying tor master of arts degree; 161 in Franklin college, bachelor o( arts degree students, 141 of that number;' law department, 70; phar macy department, 10; quartermas ter course, 114; training detachment special Instruction, 241; In the state college (science and .‘engineering). 237; in the college of agriculture, 132; short term students in college of agri culture 478; In the slimmer school last summer, 1,0M; In tho vocational spe cial training work for superintend ent* (term beginning In June), 27) There were decreases: graduate school, regular and summer, 23; In the law department, 33; in Franklin col lege, 20; In bachelor of science, agri culture, 45, with decreases in some other lines and increases in several, particularly science courses—tha ea-> glneering class showing the largest Increase—over last year. About 46 per cent ot the long term students of last year returned thin year—for the' four years proceeding the percentage of the returns being about 61. The senior class graudates this year nearly 22 per cent ot tho men who entered the Freshtnan class. There are students In college from 127 counties of the state, Clarke lead ing with 80, Fulton' following with 68. then Chatham, Richmond, Bibb Brooke, Hall, Walton, Jackson, Madi son following In order. Farmers sent 208 student eons the University /Compared with 107 merchants,-48 lawyers, 33 doctor*, of the parents.'i The classification of students In the University proper ae to rellgloua de nomination to Interesting;. Methodists, 289; Baptists, 236; Presbyterians, 101; Episcopalians, 38; Christian 22; He brew, 22; Roman Catholic 11; Luther an, 5; and Cong/egatlonaltoto, Unitar ian, Orthodox and Unerverealtolu, one each—the figures being mostly member*, jslth a few affiliated with thelous sects. There were 1 229 withdrawal* from the year; From failure to meet qutrements, 26; business reasons, 31 health, 8; completed courses, 2; Ill ness In family, g; to enter U. S. ser vice, 34; to go to other institutions, 8; death 1; in Interest of discipline, 4; causes not assigned, 19. An epidemic of mumps was the most serious Interference with the wo*k of the students In diseases; phy sical examinations of all students were made, some of them several times; many took typhoid vaccine there were eleven cases of appendi citis; and In all there were 1,800 day* lost by students, according to th* Crawford W. Long Infirmary records. Two hundred and eighty-seven, -about 40 per cent or tba University proper student body wholly or in part during the past year supported .themselves by earning or borrowing or both. The list of lecturers speaking before the student body by Invitation doting the year was about thirty—some of the most eminent men of letters local and national and one or two from ■broad. All Hotels, Eating. Houses, and Sod* Founts of Colored People Are to Be Investigaed by Food Administration i James P. Davis, director federal food administration for work among colored people in Georgia, has re ceived complete instruction* from th* offices of Dr. Andrew 81. Soule, federal food administrator for' Georgia, to make complete investigation of all hotels, restaurants, eating houses and soda fowl* that are being operated for colored patronage and to repost promptly any violations. It has reached the esrs of the ad ministration that soma of these tows are being Ignored. t Every county chairman In tho state who has been appointed for work among the negroes will begin actively at work In the next few days, and all violators will be reported Immediately, The laws are being published reg ularly and leniency will cot be tended In any case on the ground of Ignorance. v FROM THE BOYS OVER THERE. If you *e« a woman draw some thing from bar knitting bag, any kind of letter, you may know it 1s from her boy on the other side. She hesita tes to entrust it to you while, you reed IL 8he would rather hold It her •elf sad let you look over her should er while she reads It, and she tells you to be careful not to repeat what in It, though it has. been censored Mrs. James Conway, b*s received a latter from her son, Howard Conway, lieutenant United 8tates army, now In France, and h* .tells her how he longs to describe the interesting things which surround him; that be ta vary happy, though he mtoees her and dad. Two letter* are the beloved burden of Mr*. H. H. McCall’s knitting bag. Her ton, captain Howard MoCall, now In Franca, write*: 'Je suto tree beureux-comprrneyr "That waa bto way of telling her he was In France, because In non* of the letter* do th* boys writ* where they "At my old billet there was a little girl named Pauls, about 11 years old, to whom I gave candy and trinkets oc casionally. Her father was killed In the war In 1914, and I have frcqcutly talked with madams, her mother. “Just prior to my departure from there she received a totter Which told her that little Paul* had been adopted by the American Society for Protec tion ot Fatherless French Children She thought that I was Instrumental In procuring for her this good fortune which gives her a certain amount money each month.’’ \>, (, A little note was Inclosed addresse to Monsieur le captalne, In ,whto thanks ware expressed delicately and tenderly. 'Thaw letters from these boys—the bold star now on. the 324th United States infantry service record bringing tho war stirringly and terri bly near to tba very heart or the state and the community.—Constitu tion. . It IT IS NOT ENOUGH to not enough that a man hae born as American. He I lire In the mayor's home and have a beautiful room, hardwood floor, nr* furnishings, * luxurious bed, with white curtains over it. Ob my writing desk is a pretty marble show himself worthy ot bto birthright, clock. jit to.not enqugh that an alien bqa ’My room opens Into a beautiful declared hie intention. He must back garden, where the family alt In prove that Intention sincere. It to tba evening. Th# family are most hoe- not enough that he ha* been i pliable, and I think we artu going to naturalisation. H# must b* worthy good friends. , ot his clttoenabip. It to not “There to a daughter and several that be has forsworn prevlodb al young woman in tha house. One of legfaoce. He must prove that his ham complained of the toothache, so allegiance 1* real and trae. ( tol(f her I would tee it onr dentist Every citisen, native c ould help her. born, mnst accept tha nation’s causa “J wrote a. not* for her to the den- as his own. Defeat ot th* nation 1st She presented herself there, and means the sacrifice of aU that to dear he doctor informed me he had put In in cittoenthlp. In the final analysis, 'urtsan fillings for her. every dollar in the coantry to the "Whan I reached home on tha even- country's dollar, became without the g I found a vase of tweet smelling government, its dollar* would br iwert on my writing table. I sup- worthless. se they were from the lady who had Every dttoen must support the - teeth fixed." government to the utmost limit of his Trs. Clark Howell baa had a latter m -ana. The War Savings Stamp ii tn Captain Clark Howell, Jr, which one of the articles of hi* copartner written to her "Mathers Day," It ship. It to a certificate of good char II of cheer and low* and patriot- aeftr. ft to th* bond uniting him U and express** that chivalry the country—proud to call him sor h th* writers are already dascrib- It to hit passport to fair play at -bom' v f e’-srs'-terl'Me of tha Amato end a square deal .abroad, whereas- "n"- tewsrd th# sof- hi* footsteps'njay toad, with tba |4el > cantata Host set and gree^Mt country In th* vrori rote- Oglethorpe District Meeting on the 21st DISTRICT OF THE SAREPTA AS SOCIATION TO HOLD MOST INTERESTING MEETING. The following to th* program of the General Meeting, Oglethorpe Dis trict, Sarepta Association, to be held with Corinth church beginning Friday before die Fifth Sunday In June 1918. ]. Friday, June 28th. The time to be local tun time. ,10:00 A. M. Devotional services, Rev. W. H. Lord. 10:20 A. M. Organization. 10.40 A*. 11. Baptist outlook a* garde the wsr, federation of denomi nations, women messengers, etc. Rev. W. M. Colie, C. A! Stevens. 11:28 A. M. Sermon, Rev. E. H. Jen nings. Dinner. 2:00 P. M. Selection ot teaohere Sunday school as regards their quali fications and aex and denomination, Rev. M. 8. Weaver. E. B. Melt. 2:45 P. M. Assistant Superintend ent of 8unday, school, bto qualifica tions and duties,, W. R. Coile, Geo. b. Bennett. 3:20 P. M. Duty of church members to Sunday school, Rev. T. A. Burrell. T. 8. Mali. Saturday, June 29th. 10:00 A. M. Devotional services, Dr. W. H. Crow. 10:20 A. M. Family prayers, Dr. Jno. D. Men, T. T. Herndon. 11:00 A. M. Sermon, Rev. W. L. Cul bertson. Dinner. 2:00 P. M. Missions, Rev. Geo. C. 'Steed, A.'P. Stevens. 2:40 P- M. Church finances. Rev E. H. Jennings, John S. Bacon. 3:20 P. M. Christian literature Christian Index, etc. Rev. J. A. Bell. L. W. Collier. Sunday, June 30th. 10:00 A. M. Sundsy school 11:00 A. M. Sermon, Dr. John. D Mell. GENERAL LYON HAS POEM PUBLISHED (From Macon Nows.) A poem entitled, "It Can Be Done, author unknown, has been printed ■nd to to be distributed throughout Camp Wheeler by order of MaJ. Gen. LeRoy 8. Lyon, dlrislon commander ■nd author of the "Ten Command' meats of a Soldier,” recently dis tributed. Gen, Lyon urges the men to read the poem and follow It* teachings as they are now following his ten "com- msndments." The poem follows: IT CAN BE DONEI (Author unknown.) "Somebody said that It couldn’t be done, Bat he, with a chuckle replied That "maybe It conldn’t" but he would be one Who wouldn’t say so 'til he'd tried, So he buckled right tn, with a trace of a grin On bto face. If lie worried he hid It. He started to sing, ae he tackled the thlnp That couldn't be done, AND HE DID IT. Somebody scoffed: "Ob, you’ll never do that; . {, , At least no one ever hu done IL” But be took off hto coat and he took off hi* hat. ^ And the first thing we knew he'd begun it, With the lift of hto chin, and a bit of a grin Wlthont any doubting or qnlddlt; He started to sing se he tackled the thing That couldn’t be done, AND HE DID IT. There are thousands to tell yon It can't be (on*; There are thouunds to prophesy There are thousands to enumerate, ’ on* by on*. Tha dangers that wait to ssull yon; But Just buckle right in with a bit of • grin, Than taka off yonr coat and go to M; Just start in to sing u you tackle tho thing That "Cannot be done," AND YOU’LL DO IT!'’ For the Dixie Division. / "It 8hall Be Done." LEROY ft LYON, Major General N. A. Commanding. Remember! th* men In our army navy do not expect luxuries, we *t home expect them? Buy and War Savings Stamps. Simultaneous Raids on The Offices in Many Cities Said to Reveal an Immense Plan. (By Associated Press) Washington, Juno 17.—Nat!on-wl<t( conspiracy between manufacturers and contractors’ agents in Washington to solicit government war orders un der agreement to pay commissions Ik legally to agents was disclosed today by the department of Justice. Simultaneously, at 4 o’clock, Ea»- tern time, thlp afternoon, raids were mad* on hundreds of manufacturers’ business offices throughout the Unit ed ,States in search of papers show- ing the scope of Illegal practice. Practically every large dty wi^s Involved In the raid. Including Nor folk, Pensacolo and Savannah. Simultaneously with the raids tho Washington grand* Jury Indicted: fear Boston men, John Fleming, Jobs T. Cavanaugh, Eugene Sullivan and Jos. epb Kofaen. Agents.claim they have Intimate re lations with army* and navy officers, empowered to let contracts, making It necessary to negotiate through them. There are no definite indications of officers known to he involved but both Secretary Baker and Secretary Daniels are making. Investigation in co-operation with the department of Justice. CONTINGENT FEES WOULD RUN TO ENORMOUS FIGURE Most ot the raids were In the east and large portions In New England. Only the officers of firms suspccte-l ot having entered contingent feq agreements were visited. It to officially, announced that jit four Indicted men were detected lit negotiations with B. A. Blttan, pres ident of the Quaker City Rain Cost Co., Philadelphia, who worked with the government gathering evidence. They were arrested and released un der bond. Tho government will make tkelvs a test case, meanwhile’ taking act km against others suspected. As government contracts run Into the hundred millions, If the proceed" of a large number shaped with con tingent fee men, the amount of the commissions can be Imagined. Commission agents will he prosecut ed under tbo conspiracy statute and all contracts by them or with their Id will be subject to annullment. Sad Weather Hit The Railroads Hard Washington, June 17.—Net operat ing Income of American railroads the first four months of this year waa 143,000,000, about 4100,000,000 less than the same period last year, at tributed to bad weather early la the year. KNITTED QUILTS FOR CRAW FORD LONG MEMORIAL BEO^ Ah :<>/la> Is Flag Ilay the Savaii nab Cjjpptcr, D.. A. IL, held the meet Ing today Instead of tomorrow, whjkfc Is the regular' tine*. One <>f the most Interesting features of the morning s the presentation of a service flag to the chapter by the state regent, Mr*. J. 8. Wood, and' her daughter. Mrs. Augustus Wood'DuBose. On the flag Is a star for eyery. man In the service' who to a son of one of the members of the chapter. A v,r, pretty Idea and original with Mrs, Du-. to that on the reverse side cl the flag each star is marked with ,t)i« name of the one whom It represeste, hto company and division, and where he is stationed at this time. , .,,. Mrs, Wood exhibited two knitted quilts which had been sent to her for the state chapter from the C(- Ityubus chapter. One of the. <iui|k will be sent to the Georgia D, A. X. ambulance In service abroad, and the other for the Dr. Crawford W. Long memorial bed in the American hospital In France. The ambulant e. quilt Is knitted In grey and dark red, put together with black, and Ike. one for the memorial bed is knitted various colors, with a Mat k ceui- r with the American flat). Mr- Wood Elijah Clarke then* to knitting another quilt which will be sent for the memo rial bed. There are four <1*lighters ct Dr. Long who are members of the Elijah Clarke chapter.—Savannah Press.