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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29
Her Tooth Christmas
One Of Her Happiest
For Mrs. Helnphll

ATHENS, Ga, Dec. 27.-The Tooth
Christmas day that Mrs Sara Ann
Hemphill, of this city has seen, cele-
brated Monday, was one of the happiest
OF the record number of Yuletides she
has known. Mrs. Hemphill. who is the
mother of Colonel Robert A. Hemphill,
o. Atlanta, spent the day at her home
here. where she has resided for seventy
years.
Mrs. Hemphill is the oldest living
member of the Methodist church in
Georgia. An idea of her remarkable vi
taIity may be gained from the fact that
she is active manager of her own bust
ness affairs. looks after the details Of
three farms and takes much more part
in affairs generally than many people
fifty years younger.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29
Central Powers Answer
Note From Switzerland
(By Associated Press


BERLIN. Dec. 27.-(Nia London, Dec.
2S.D-A Vienna dispatch says that the
Austro-Hungarian government today an
swered the Swiss note by transmitting
a copy of the note sent to President
Wilson.
A covering message assured the Hell
verian government that the noble
minded suggestion of President Wilson
met with a thoroughly sympathetic re-
ception" from Austria-Hungary.
The message added that the Austro-
Hungarian government regarded the
Swiss action in supporting President
Wilson as an evidence of the noble and
humane disposition which Switzerland.
since the beginning of the war, has
manifested toward all the belligercnts.
The German reply TO the Swiss note
was handed to the Swiss minister to-
day 1t is on the same lines as the
reply to President Wilson.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29
Big Storm Damages
P'ershing's Equipment
fRr Associated Press.N

WASHINGTON. Dec. 27.-Heavy dam
age TO the equipment of Major General
Pershing's command in Mexico was re-
ported today in dispatches to the war
department telling of the storm which
swept his lines Christmas day. Masts
OF the wireless stations at Colonia Dub
Ian and FL Vale were blown down and
field hospital No. , was demolished The
commissary stOrehOuse and many other
structures were badly damaged, the
walls being blown down and roofs car
ried away by violent winds At least
"a per cent OF the tentage at ColOnia
Dublan was destroyed and telegraphio
Communication was interrupted along
the line
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29
BIC RUMANIAN GRAIN
AND OIL STORE HOUSE
IS TEUTON OBJECTIVE
Clearing of Russians From
Dobrudja Now Seems Pos
sibiIity-ArtiIIey Very AC-
tive on Verdun Front

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.--While the
peace discussions are proceeding, ac-
tive military operations, except in such
remote fields as those of Egypt and the
Tigris are being vigorously prosecuted
only on the Rumanian front.
In this war area the latest reports
show Field Mahshal Won Mackensen
making new Roadway in his advance to-
ward Braila, the great Rumanian grain
and oil storehouse on the lower Danube.
The taking o. Filipechto placed Won
Mackensens force little more than thirty
miles from this objective. on the other
side of the Danube, meanwhile, the leu
tonic Dobrudja army, apparently COM
prising chiefly Bulgarian troops, is ham
mering away at the bridgehead Of
Matchin, almost directly opposite Braila.
The clearing of the remaining Russians
from Dobrudja thus seems a possibility,
not only by the direct attack but through
the advance in Wallachia, which, if IL
succeeded in reaching Braila, would be
able to take the Matchin position under
artillery fire in flank and rear from
across the Danube.
On the Franco-Belgian front the ar
tillery has been active in some sectors
and the aviators have been busy, but
the infantry arm of the service on both
sides is being held we'll to its positions
except for occasional trench raids and
patrol enterprises.
Some possible developments of inter-
est are indicated from the Verdun re-
gion where a heavy bombardment east
of the Meuse, between the Vacheruville
and Vaux sectors, is reported by Paris.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29
Salt Lake City Police
Are Hot on the Trail
OF the Bomb Planter
(By Assoc lated Press.j

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 90
Although the entire forces of the sheriff,
chief of police and United States mar
shall worked increasingly all day no clew
was obtained to the persons who placed
a bomb at the home of Governor Spry
Sunday night. Rewards Of $1,000 have
been offered for the arrest and convic-
ton of the bomb planters.
Six men were arrested and later re-
leased. The police also are investigat-
ing the explosion of a bomb last night
at the home of James E. Jennings, a
capitalist.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29
Arnoldsville Man Hit
By Auto and Killed

LEXINGTON, Ga, Dec. 27.-Mr. A. ].
Rodgers, a white man about sixty years
old, was run over by an automobile at
ArnOldsville yesterday about noon and
died a short time afterwards The ne
gro who drove the car was about sixteen
or eighteen years old and said on ac-
count Of mud on windshield he could not
see Mr. Rodgers and disclaims any i'm
tention of hurting Rodgers. Both Mr..
Rodgers and the boy lived on the Daniel
place near Arnoldsville. The boy was
at once placed in Jail.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29
LEGARE DAVIS.
80 %NANAN
BY LEGARE DAVIS.

FL, PASO. Tex. Dec. 26.-Santa Claus
saved the day for the Fifth regiment
yesterday and Christmas on the border
was not so bad after all All day sun
dav the big army wagons brought load
after load of packages into Camp Cotton
and all day yesterday a crowd stood
around the little tent where the man
Is distributed. pretending to be uncon-
cerned as name after name was caIleo'
but not one name had TO be called twice.
Not everybody was remembered, but
those who were were quick to share their
Christmas membranes with those less
fortunate and for once the Fifth ceased
to be a first-class fighting machine ana
became a big bunch of homesick boys
ana men. each man determined that no
one should know how very homesick he
was and each man determined to make
his bunkie have as happy a Christmas
as he could. and if there was a man who
received no Christmas present or en-
mas good wishes IL was because he con-
cealed his disappointment from his COM
rades.
There were not enough comfort bags
TO go around. but each bag found It's
way to some man who had no other
Christmas gift and more than one sol
der who has done his bit of border
and who has hiked over the blistering
sands of these border deserts with
grin. had to turn away to hide the tears
that sprang TO his eyes as he took into
his hand the delicate little present that
meant TO him that some one back at
home thought of him.
Christmas day itself, as far as the
weather was concerned, was not exactly
A success. Early in the morning there
burst upon the camp a sale which
brought with il great clouds of sting
ing sand. and in half hour the sun
light was blotte6 out and the dust and
sand made a osrt of olive drab twilight
haze which lasted until dark.
Christmas dinner, however. was
served a Ia mud. as one private express
ed it, but not even the dust and sand
could entirely spoil the last of the best
dinner the Fifth has had. At dark snow
began to fall and at midnight the camp
was white
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29
Watson Resigns

FAIRMONT, Va, Dec. H.-Clarence
w. Watson. former United States SEN
ator, today announced his resignation
from the Democratic national commit.
tee. Pressure of business was given as
the cause, Mr.. Watson having arranged
to spend a considerable part of the
coming year in Russia
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29
Mistaken for Robber
Clergyman Is Shot

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 27.-Rev. Lot E. Doty.
a Baptist minister, is in serious con-
dition today from a gunshot wound in
flicted by a patrolman who last night
mistook the clergyman for robber when
he was making purchase in a store.
The patrolman said DR.. Doty had been
pointed out to him as a robber and that
he shot when the minister refused to
comply with his command to hold up his
hands. DR.. Doty was putting some
change into his pocket and the patrolman
said he believed he was drawing re-
volver
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29
One Killed, One Hurt In
Automobile Accident

LINDALE, Ga, Dec. 26.-Bedford An
drews, of Aragon, Ga, was killed and
]. R. Hicks was injured on the Rock
dale road near here Monday morning,
when the Ford in which they were rid
ing was struck by heavy touring car,
which crashed into them at a crossing.
The touring car went on without st".--
ping and the identity OF the occupants
has not been found out.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29
Artillery Very Active
In the Verdun Sector

PARIS, Dec. 27.-"The night was
calm except on' the front between
Vacharauville and VauX (Verdun sec
tori. where the artillery was very ac-
tive" says today's announcement from
the war office.
Lieutenant Herteaux on December "a
brought down his fourteenth airplane,
between Chaulnes and Hyencourt-le-
Grand (south of the Somme)."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29
Three Jonathan

The Jonathan is liked by
everyone. Its deep wine col
or apparently reflects its rich
whey flavor. Invariably in
good demand at high prices.
An excellent keeper for late
winter use. One of the most
popular apples grown.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29
Three Wealthy

A very valuable variety,
that, like the other three va
rietieS in this collection, sue
ceeds everywhere, especially
when grown on its own hardy
roots, as these grated trees
are. Large, smooth, over
spread with red.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29

taken to Greenberg & Bonds undertaking
parlors and placed beside that of her
mother-in-law. who was the first to die.
Both will be held there pending the out
come of the injuries to the others.
w. d. Tatman and Rene Erdman, the
other two occupants of the wrecked
car, are we'll on the road to recovery.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29

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sntion in thrOaI, Painful TO lie on left side,
Sinking or SmOthering Sensation, pih-
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mans Heart Tablets. Not secret medlclne.
1t is said that one person out of every four has
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Nerves. Don't take any chances when Or.
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reach. More than 1000 endorsements furnished.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29
; Stayman Winesap

Deep, rich red in color, it
is a marked improvement
over the old WineSap, both
in quality and appearance. A
universal favorite as a cook
ing apple. Brings a good
price in all markets and is a
splendid keeper.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29

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Send right NOW for your copy. Book sent free
upon receipt Of cents for postage, in plain
envelope. Address Dr. G.. Lewis Dickerson.
The Leading Mems Specialist, Ill w. For
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29

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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29
XMAS NOT SO BAD
ON BORDER, THANKS
COMFORT BAGS.
OF THE FIFTH
THANK FOLKS AT HOME.

MEMBERS OF THE F1k ia
THANK FOLKS AT HOME.
Ell PASO, Tex, Dec. 26.-Offi-
GERS and men of the Fifth Geor-
gia regiment send their love and
heartfelt wishes for a happy
Christmas to those at home and
ask The Journal to express for
them the appreciation they feel
for the messages and remem-
brances from the home folks
which have served to make their
Christmas on the border less
lonesome.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29

TALLY the same as the unofficial text re-
ceived Tuesday from Berlin.
The official text. which differs some
in phraseology from the unofficial, fol-
lows:
The imperial government has accepted
and considered in the friendly spirit
which is apparent in the communication
of the president (the) noble initiative
of the president looking to the creation
of bases for the foundation of last
ing peace.
which lies next to his heart and leaves
the choice of the way open.
"a direct exchange of views appears
to the imperial government as the
most suitable way of arriving at the
desired result. The imperial govern
ment has the honor, Therefore, in the
sense of it's declaration of the 18th in
slant. which offered the hand for peace
negotiations, to propose speedy assem-
bly, on neutral ground, of delegates of
the warning states.
1T is also the view of the imperial
government that the great work for the
prevention of future wars can first be
taken up only after the ending
of the present conflict of eX-
haustion. The imperial government is
AEeiAEs NAAAo FoAAN mas bSSA
to cooperate with the United States
at this sublime task"
L. s. STILL HOPEFUL
In spite of the wide gulf be-
tween the insistence of the
central powers for an immediate
peace conference and the forecast of a
unanimous refusal by the entente allies
to enter such a conference without
knowing Germany's terms in advance,
the American government believes that
the negotiations in progress are result
ing in good. 1t was said with authori-
~ that until the door to peace actually
is closed by one side or the other, Pres
Ident Wilson will continue to hope that
any discussion Of the subject will tend
to hasten the end of the war.
Great Britain's invitation to the pre-
niers of all the colonies to attend an
imperial war conference to discuss
possible conditions on which, il.
agreement with our allies. we could
consent to its termination" proved a
decided surprise here. where the step
was taken as indicating the serious
ness with which the peace movement is
viewed in England. The holding of
such a conference. however. is expect
ed to be subsequent TO the allied re-
plies to President Wilson ana the GEN.
trail powers. and for the purpose of
outlining much broader policies than
have yet appeared.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29
YOUR HEART

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or skip Beats e Bave you
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fore eyes, Sudden Starting
in sleep, Neryo n e SIS,
Hungry or Weak Spells,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29

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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29
3 Genuine Delicious

This apple has, since its in
PRODUCTION, secured and main
tanned the highest price paid
for any apple. A beautiful
deep red, occasionally blend
ing to a golden yellow at the
tip. Of wonderful flavor
and aroma.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29
OF BRITISH
COLONIES INVITED TO
LONDON CONFERENCE

(continued from Page one.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29
FACT s OR M EN-
Tells All About
M EMS DIS EA s ES
And How TO Be
CURED AT II o M Z

Every afflicted suffering from any
man disease, should write today for his
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29

Macon was the only Georgia city which
presented claims for one of the banks.
Several weeks ago. committee from the
Atlanta chamber Of commerce decided to
pledge its support TO Macon.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29
The Home Apple Orchard.

send to consists three each
O They will thrive
and provide nice succession of quality apples
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-29
This Fine Home Orchard of IL CIR;
Apple Trees Absolutely FREE to

and healthy We have arranged with
SMALL these twelve will find place. and
The state herald., 1916-11-17

men thought me q helpless girl, friend
less and alone, ignorant Of Inv. q mere
wnif Of the frontier. Perhaps I was,
but this experience has made Of me
q woman. In Montreal I talked with
tho mother superior and she told mo
Of . marriage In France where the
pcre oficiated under threat, and the
pope dissolved the ties. II II can BE-
done for others Il shall be done for
me. I viii not remain the wife Of
Francois Cassion."
"Yct you would make him love
your
I'm puninhment for bis sins; In pay.
mont for thoss be has ruined. Az
It's 4 duty shall not shrink from,
Monsieur d'Artigny. even although you
may deem Il unwomaniy. I do not
mean II 10. nor hold myself immodsst
for the effort Why should II I but
war against him with his own wea.
pons. and my cause 10 Just. And
shall win. whether or NOT you give
me your aid. How can I fail, mon.
sieurf I am young and not III to look
upon; this you have already confessed; ;
here IN this wilderness I an alone.
ths only woman. He holds me his
wife By Law. and YET knows he must
stili win ma Thsrs are months Of
The state herald., 1916-11-17
syNoPsls.

Adele In Chssnayns. q bslls of New
France. is among consyirators as her un-
Sie's house. CasHon, the oemnissAira,
against La 6Allc. D'Artisny. La 6alls's
fr3snd. offers his services - guids to Cas-
aion's party on the journey TO the wilder
Aea. The uncle informs Adele that he
has betrothed her to Cassion and forbids
her to see DArtigny again. In Qusbso
Adele visits her friend. Sister Cslests.
who brings D'Artigny to her. She tells
him her story and no vows to release her
from the bargain with cassion. D'Artis.
ny leaves promising to see her at the
dance, Cassion escorts Adele 70 the hall:
She meets the governor. La Barre. and
hears him warn the commissaire against
DArtigny. D'Artigny's ticket TO the ball
has been recalled, but he gain: entrance
by the window. Adele informs him Of the
governors words TO cassion. For her
ssvesdropping at the ball Adele y ordered
by tho governor to marry Cassion at once
and TO accompany him to the Illinois
country. He summons Chevet and directs
that he attend them on tho Journey. They
leave in the boats. Adele's future dspend-
Ing on the decision of DArtimy whom
she now knows she loves. cllsion and
DArtigny have words. Uncle Chevet for
the first time hea51 that his niece q an
hsirsss. and begins to suspect Cassion's
motives. Adele refuses to permit her hus-
band to share her sleeping quarters.
Chevet agrees 70 help her.
The state herald., 1916-11-17

man clearly. How long he may have
been there observing me could not
know, but when l first saw him he
was bent forward. apparently deeply
interested In some sudden discovery
upon the ground at his feet.
"You thought me long in returning.
monsieurT' l asked carelessly. and
taking a step toward him. at was
cooler up here, and the view from the
bluf yonder beautiful. You may gain
some conception of 1t still, II you
care"
He lifted his head with a Jerk and
stared into my face.
"Ayl no doubt" he said harshly,
yet I hardly think It was the view
which held you here so long. Whose
boot print Is this. madame? not yours,
surely"
glanced where he pointed, my
heart leaping, yet not altogether with
regret. The young sieur had left his
trail behind. and It would serve me
whether BY his viii or no.
Certainly not mine." and I laughed.
II trust, monsieur. your powers OF OBJ
servation are better than that-'tis
hardly n compliment"
"Nor is this time for any lightness
Of speech. my lady" he retorted. his
anger famed by my Indifference.
Whose is It then. ask you? What
man has been your companion here?"
you jump at conclusions. mon.
sieur." returned coldly. "The stray
imprint Of a mans boot on the turf
Is scarcely evidence that have had
a companion. Kindly stand aside and
permit me to descend"
"Mon dieu! will notr and he
blocked my passage. II have stood
enough Of your tantrums already In
the boat. Now we are alone and !
will have my say. You shall remain
here until I learn the truth"
His rage rather amused me. and
felt not the slightest emotion Of fear.
although there was threat In his
words and In the gesture accompany
ing them. do not think the smile
even deserted my lips, as sought .
comfortable seat on fallen tree
trunk, fully conscious that nothing
would 20 infuriate the man as studied
indifference.
"very well, monsieur, I await your
investigation with pleasure" said
sweetly. mo doubt It will prove In.
teresting. You honor me with the sus.
picion that had an appointment here
with one Of your msnf'
mo matter what suspicion"
"Of course not; you treat me with
marked confederation. Perchance 9th.
srs have camped here. and explored
/ these bluffa"
The state herald., 1916-11-17

tnss e fasswel Z u ast ti1k !
moved & made rsspeose anA a -
slant latsr he was gons.
! know not bow long I stood tsses
staring Into vacancy, haunted By ~
srst tortured By fear and humiliation.
Slowly sI else crystallized into indig.
nation, With q fierce resolve to nght
on alone. The sun sank. and all about
mo chung The purple twilight, yst l
did not move. He had been unjust
unfair: his simple code Of the weeds
could not be made to apply to such .
situation ~ this Of mine.
I heard no sound Of warning, yst %
I turned to rstrace my way to the
camp below I became suddenly aware
Of the presence Of Cassion.
The state herald., 1916-11-17
CHAPTER x.
on the summIt Of ths eIun.

On the Summit Of the Blur.
Securely screened from observation
BY the low growing bushes clingIng
to the edge Of the blum. and yet with
clear view Of the cleft In the rocks
half way to the river. D'Artigny found
me seat ON n hummock Of grass. but
remained standing himself. The sun
was sinking low, warning us that our
time was short, for with the first
coming OF twilight would certainly
be sought. II failed 20 return to the
lower camp.
"You would question me. monsieYr," I"
I asked doubtfully. 1T was for that
you led me hcrcf'
"Yes." instantly aroused by my
voice but with eyes still scanning
the trail. "And there IL no time to
waste. II am to do my part inteili.
gently. You must return below before
the sun disappears. or Monsieur Cas-
sion might suspect you Ind lost your
way. You have sought me for assist-
ancc. counsel perhaps. but this state
Of affairs has 10 taken me by surprise
that do not think clearly. You have
. pianT'
Scarcely that monsieur. l would
ascertain tho truth. and my only
mems Of doing 20 IL through . con.
fsssion BY Francois Cassion. AFRO
sant hs u, and concelted. deemins
himself admired and snvicd by all.
especially my sex. He has oven dared
boast to ne Of his victims. But thsrs-
IN lies his very weakness; I would
make him love me-"
He turned now, and looked search.
inEly into my face. no glimpse Of .
smile In tho gray eyes.
"Pardon; do not understand" b
said 9ravely. "You ssek bis lover
I felt his manner Q rsbuks, q Quss-