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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
JAPAN TRYING TO GET
LAND ON PANAMA CANAL
Reports of International Intri-
que Are Ordered InveSti-
gated by Lansing
nv Associated Press. }

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-Investiga-
tion of reports from Panama that a
60,000-acre land concession at the Allan
tic end of the canal is being sought by
a Spaniard named Fernandez, presUm-
ably for Japanese interests, was ordered
by Secretary Lansing. Mr.. Lansing re-
fused to discuss the report in detail, but
the announcement was considered Sig
nificant
Rumors of similar nature have been
common ever since the canal was we'll
under way. Several months ago it was
commonly believed in diplomatic circles
that private Japanese shipping interests
were seeking land through Spanish ic-
termediaries to establish q base for
storing coal at lower rates than could
be had from the American governmert
monopoly base. So far as known moth
ing definite came of that plan.
The present reports are that Ferna1-
dez is seeking or actually has secured
q 60,O00-acre land concession through
the activity of Ramon Valdez, whose
recent election to the presidency of
lanama may possibly be disputed by
the United States because of alleged
frauds and coercion. Admiral Concas,
of the Spanish navy, selected by the
Panama government as umpire to settle
the dispute with the United States over
the purchase price of canal property,
is alleged to have given very valuable
information about the canal itself.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
commissioners named
FOR MEXICAN PROBLEM
FIR. Lane, Judge George Gray
and Dr. John R, Mott
80 Named by Wilson

WASHINGTON, Aug. % Secretary
Lansing announced last night that the
American members of the joint COM
mission to undertake settlement of diff
ferences between the United States and
Mexico would be Franklin K. Lane, sec
rotary of the interior; Judge George
Gray, of Wilmington, Del, and DR..
John r. Mott, of New York City.
All of the commissioners have ac-
cepted their appointments. the Mexican
members were named some time ago
and arrangements for their meeting will
be made Immediately by Secretary Lam
sing and Eliseo Arredondo, General Car
ranza's ambassador designate. Virtually
the only question to be decided is where
the sessions will be held. The Next
cans are understood to prefer some re-
sort on the New Jersey coast.
Secretary Lane, who will head the
American group, was the first member
selected. Associate Justice Brandeis
was President Wilson's second choice,
but after a conference with Chief JUS
tice White he decided his duties would
not permit him to serve. Judge Gray,
a retired federal circuit judge and a
former United States senator, has had
much experience on international bod
les and since 1900 has been a member
of the international permanent court of
arbitration under The Hague conven-
ton. DIR. Mott is general secretary
OF the international committee of the
Young Mems Christian association and
author of numerous religious works, He
was offered the post of minister to China
by President Wilson. but declined it..
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
Can Property Owner
Be Convicted When
Tenant Is ''Tiger?"

Especial Dispatch TO The Journal.)
SAVANNAH, Ga, Aug. 23.-f.. 7.
Lyons, executor of John Lyons esTaTs.
from whom Baker Bryan rented the
Ilace from which he conducted an al
legged blind tiger, was acquitted in 20
lice court on charge of renting to a
tenant who violated the prohibition
laws, because the prosecution was un-
able TO show that the defendant had
"let," or caused to be let. property that
he owned. or controlled, for the purpose
of violating the prohibition laws" or
that the accused knew that an Illicit
liquor business was being conducted in
the place in question.
The outcome of this case has i'm
pressed both officers and prohibitionists
that convictions in this connection prob
ably Will be hard to procure. because of
the nature of the evidence necessary 10
convict Real estate people particular
" are uneasy under this phase of the
law. contending that when property is
rented as fruit and soft drink stands
il is impossible for the owner to know
whether the tenant intends to or does
violate the prohibition. laws.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
TROOPS IN MEXICO SET
LOW SICKNESS RECORD
Sick Rate in Expedition Less
Than Half That of the
United States
(By Associated Press.)
rERS AMERT-

FIELD HEADQUARTERS AMERI-
CAN PUNITIVE EXPEDITION, Mexico,
Aug. 22.-Only six deaths from disease
and a present sick rate of LIS per cent
for the American punitive expedition
since it entered Mexico more than five
months ago. was the record contained
in official figures given out here today
by the sanitary department. Adding the
number of sick being treated at the
base hospital TO those in the field, the
rate is increased to 2.5 per cent. There
has not been a single case Of typhoid,
the prevailing ailment being dysentery.
This Is a remarkabel record for an
expedition serving in this sort of a
country with nothing but field equip
ment," declared General ]. ]. Pershing.
commander Of the punitive expedition,
when shown the departments figures.
1T probably is as low record as any
similar expedition ever has set and
shows the wonderful strides made along
sanitary lines within the last few years
and the high efficiency of the sanitary
department
1T also shows the high appreciation
of sanitary regulation by line officers
who have been held to a strict account
for violations by these commands. Only
once during the life of the expedition
has there been what threatened to be-
come an epidemic. This occurred re-
Gently at a camp south Of headquarters
where the water caused number of
cases OF amoebic dysentery. When the
sick rate climbed TO per cent the chief
surgeon and his entire corps were sent
from headquarters. A quick and eX-
haustive study of camp conditions was
made and measures taken which soon
reduced the rate to IL per cent. The
chief means used in curing this epidemic
was the chloridanation bag. This de-
stroyed the organisms in the water
which caused the disease. At one time
there were 125 cases at the camp men,
toned. There are now 113. From avail
able data il appears that the sick rate
in the expedition is less than half that
OF the United States"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
WHY WOMEN
WRITE LETTERS
To Lydia E. Pinkham Medi.
cine Co.

Women who are we'll often ask care
the letters which the Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Co. are continually publishing,
genuine?" care they truthful /? !"
"Why do women write such letters? I"
In answer we say that never have we
published fictitious letter or name.
Never, knowingly, have we published
an untruthful letter, or one without the
full and written consent of the woman
who wrote it.
The reason that thousands of women
from all parts of the country write such
grateful letters to the Lydia E. Pink
ham Medicine Co. is that Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has brought
health and happiness into their lives,
once burdened with pain and suffering.
1t has relieved women from some Of
the worst forms of female ills, from dis
placements, Inflammation, liberation,
irregularities, nervousness, weakness,
stomach troubles and from the blues.
II ie iynnoeeihla for anv woman who
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
Four Deaths From Heat
Reported In New York

NEW YORK. Aug. 2S.-It was two de-
grees hotter at a. m. today than at 10
a m. yesterday, which broke all pre-
vious local heat records for that date
New Workers suffered through another
hot night, the temperature going nc
lower than 73 degrees. Hundreds slept
in the parks. on porches. roofs and other
open places. The weather bureaus
kiosk registered 81 at 9 a. m. as against
SO al the same hour yesterday. The
humidity was "a as compared with So
at a. m. yesterday.
Four deaths and scores of prostrations
are reported.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
D. H. B. Bloodworth
In Judgeship Race

FORSYTH, Ga, Aug. 23.-Following
a very strong Endorsement of the For
syth bar. Hon. o. II. B. Bloodworth def
nitely announced this afternoon that he
will be in the race for one of the Judge
ships of the court of appeals.
There was some talk of Judge f. j
Reagan making the race, and had he de-
cided 10 run Mr.. Bloodworth would in
no event have been a candidate, as lie
is a very close personal friend Of the
Judge. having served several years as
solicitor general while Judge Reagan
was on the bench.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
Reward Offered for
Walter Wade's Body
Especial Dispatch to The Journ.

Especial Dispatch to The JournaL)
AMERICUS, Ga, Aug. ga reward
which is reported to reach fully five
hundred dollars, contributed by friends
and relatives, has been offered for the
recovery of the badly of Walter Wade,
the prominent Leslie bushes man who
has been strangely missing since Thurs
day.
This announcement places a strong
belief in Wades death, and the authori-
ties insist on this theory. An inner tube
for an automobile tire has been found
near where other articles closely relat-
ing to Wade, were revealed; and 1t is
said the tube showed blood spots. The
tube fits the car which Wade owned and
was abandoned here. Search for his
body continues undated.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.-Political
developments in the Balkans Overshadow
IN interest for the moment even the inn
portant military operations in progress
s-ere. but today's dispatches throw lit
tie new light on the situation
in connection with the attitude Of Ru-
mania the course OF the Russian cam
paign IN Bukowina close TO the Ru-
manian frontier Is being closely watch
ed The latest advices from Teutonio
sources. however. declare that the Rus
slams are being successfully resisted,
not only in the Carpsthian fighting. but
along the entire front TO the north in
Galicia and Volhynia.
Vita Russian and Italian troops added
TO the French. British and Serbian
forces already in the field the allies
have q formidable array OF fighting
men on the Macedonian front So far,
however, its strength has not been ex-
erted TO marked effect The Bulgarians
have pushed back both wings and il is
only in the center. in the Varder val
ley, that the entente advances have been
scored IL seems not improbable that
this region. which offers superior rail-
road facilities because OF the line run
ming through II from Salonfki TO Uskup,
has been seltced as the main avenue
along which the entente thrust is to be
made.
SITUATION IN WEST
On the western front, along the
Somme the British continue closing in
on Thiepval. on their left flank. and ap-
parently have Guillemont. on their right.
almost within their grip South OF the
Somme the French are lighting hard to
retain the trenches captured early this
week in the vicinity Of Estrees. and
Paris reports today that the Germans
through a strong counter attack, were
able TO gain footing In rheir former
trenches.
The Italians are continuing passive
In the Gorilla area. so far as their in
fantry is concerned, but their artillery
Is showing marked activity while the
work Of consolidating the ground won
east and southeast of the captured town
IL being completed. They have launched
q new aggressive movement in the Dolo-
mites. the Alpine region on the far
northern front. however. and report the
capture of important Austrian position
on the TOfana heights
The Turks. who recently have been
pressing the Russians hard in southern
Turkish Armenia, have also attempted
an offensive along the Black sea coast,
but Petrograd reports today that they
were foIled in this movement and driven
back with the aid OF the Russian Black
sea feet ~
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
Deny Norman Angel
Was Ordered to Prison

LONDON, Aug. 23.-There is M
foundation OF the Berlin report that
Norman Angel, the Pacificist, had beer
sentenced TO prison for refusal to per
form military service. Mr. Angel e
beyond the age limit.
A dispatch from the Overseas News
agency of Berlin on Sunday gave a
report that Mr.. Angel had been sen
fenced to eighteen months at hard la
cor because he declined to take part
In the war and that his plea of con
scientious objections had been over.
ruled by an English court This report
the news agency said, was published r
an Italian newspaper
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
RELIEF FOR FLOYD
FLOOD SUFFERERS

ROME, Ga, Aug. 23.-County Farm
Demonstration ]. H. Foster has been
notified by the United States department
of agriculture that there have been
shipped for destitute sufferers from
the recent floods in the county 1900
pounds of rape seed, 2,400 pounds of
cowpeas and 500 pounds of beet seed.
Distribution will be made to the flood
sufferers, who have already received
1000 packages of buckwheat seed.
Road work under the joint auspices of
the United States government and the
county of Floyd is going on in several
districts of the county. More than 100
men left destitute by the recent floods
have been given employment.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
BERLIN REPORTS GOOD
YIELD OF CEREALS

BERLIN. Aug. 25.-(By Wireless to
Sayville.) 1.-THE Tageblatt says that the
favorable crop forecasts are being borne
out fully and that excellent yields of
all cereals are being obtained through.
out Germany. Fodder also is plentiful
The potato crop. however, has suffered
from the excessive rains. Sugar pro
duction has increased.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
Girard Stirred When
Ex-City Marshal Is
Accidentally Killed

COLUMBUS. Ga, Aug. 2S.-W. D.
Perry. former city marshal of Girard,
and at one time deputy sheriff of Ru 8
sell county, Ala, died at the city hos
pital in Columbus this morning as the
result of a pistol wound in the stom-
ach, said to have been inflicted acct
IDENTIFY when his gun dropped from his
pocket while he was entering his home
in Girard late last night.
Perry was a member of the recent
Russell county grand jury that indicted
many city officials and others in con-
nection with violations of the Alabama
state prohibition act, and this fact
caused the starting of a rumor that he
had been assassinated.
An investigation is under way. 1t
is believed, however, that the shooting
was accidental.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
Hughes Goes to Reno,
But Only for Speeches

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Aug. 23.-Charles
f. Hughes left California behind him
early today for Nevada. He is to make
two speeches at Reno, one during the
day and the second at night. He will
leave for Ogden, Utah, tonight.
Mr.. hughes made approximately thirty
speeches in California, sixteen of them
yesterday. The nominee showed the
strain Of the unusual effort in his voice
and was tired out on leaving here. He
will, have his first rest of tire camuaign
next week. when he goes to Estes Park,
Col, for a fouT-Gay stay.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
CAMBRIDGE DEMOCRAT
MAKES ITS APPEARANCE

CAMBRIDGE, Ca Aug. 22.-The
first issue Of the new cambridge Demo-
crat made Its appearance yesterday. L.
r. Moore is the publisher and John T.
Mitchell is editor. The paper is q name
sake of the cambridge Democrat which
was edited for years by Captain b. E.
Russell.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
Pershing Praises Men
AS They Pass In Review
Before Him In Mexico
(By Associated Press. }

kby ASSOCIATED freSSs1
FIELD HEADQUARTERS, AMERI-
CAN PUNITIVE EXPEDITION. Aug
21.-(By radio to Columbus. n. NJ, Aug
%. )-Warlike efficiency radiated from
the ranks of the troops of AS command
who passed in review today before Gen.
eral j. ]. Pershing.
The finest body of men I ever had
the pleasure Of commanding" declared
the general after the last wagon rum
bled past" and Mt for any action
Perfectly drilled and equipped. the
5000 men made an impressive specta-
Gle. A picturesque touch was the ap-
pearance on the scene of three aero
planes which came through the morn
ing mist and skinned just above the
moving columns.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
w. r. JENKINS ENDORSED
FOR COURT OF APPEALS

EATONTON, Ga, Aug. 2S.-The la
tonton bar and the Milledgeville bar
have held special meetings for the pur-
pose. of unanimously indorsing w. F.
Jenkins, of Eatonton. for judge of the
court Of appeals. Notice has already
been received from several other coun-
ties that the bars are planning to hold
similar meetings for the same purpose
Flattering reports are being received
from all over the state as a result of
the work that is being done by his en-
thusiastic supporters
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
No Overtures for Peace
Made to Great Britain
(By Associated Presx.l

LONDON, Aug. 2s.-No peace over
cures have been made to Great Bril-
tain, declared Lord Robert Cecil, min
lister of war. trade and parliamentary
under secretary for foreign affairs, in
the house of commons today.
Lord Roberts statement was made in
response to a question.
"No overtures have been made for
peace" said Lord Robert. There is
only one way in which overtures for
peace could be made. and that is from
an enemy. If any such overtures were
made the first thing we should do would
be to consult with our allies. but no
communication Of the kind has been
made"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
CALHOUN BAR BOOSTS
YE0MAN'S CANDIDACY

ARLINGTON. Ca, Aug. 22.-At a
meeting of the Calhoun county bar held
in Arlington, Hon. NJ. ]. Yeomans, of
Terrell county, was unanimously in
dorsed for the court of appeals. Messrs.
ieomans and Roscoe Luke, Of Thomas
v.lle, will both have strong support in
this section.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
REVISED ARMY BILL is
PASSED BY THE SENATE

WASHINGTON. Aug. 23.-The army
appropriation bill with revised articles
of war approved by the war department
was passed today by the senate and now
goes back tC the house where the amend
ment is expected to be accepted.
President Wilson vetoed the bill be-
cause the revision on the bills previous
passage gave exemptions to retired Of
tcers which the war department disap-
proved
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
UNION OF METHODISTS
Is GIVEN IMPETUS

ASHEVILLE. ". c., Aug. 22.-In the
opinion of prominent laymen of the
Methodist church, the movement for the
unification of the Northern and South
ern branches of Methodism was given
a decided impetus by resolutions adopt
ed last night by the laymens confer
ence at Lake Junaluska. This is a
subject which has been discussed for
years without any definite conclusion
being reached.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
EX-P0LICEMAN KILLED
IN CHATTANOOGA BRAWL

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Aug. e.
William F, Holston, former member of
the local police force, was instantly
killed in a local restaurant last night
by James F. Riley, cooper. who fired
load from a shotgun into his face.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
VETERANS OF GEORGIA
ASSEMBLE IN AMERICAS

yAMERICUS, Ga, Aug. 23.-The ad-
vance guard of an expected host of 500
Confederate veterans has begun to ar
rive in Americas for the state reunion
on Thursday and Friday. Governor Har-
ris and Lucien Lamar Knight, of At
lanta, will feature Thursday mornings
opening session with addresses.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
Italians Are Gaining
In the AIpine Region

ROME. Aug. 23.-Cvia LOndon).-The
Italians are making a strong and sue
cessful thrust at the Austrian lines in
the Alpine region on the extreme north
ern front. according TO today's war Of
fice announcement italian troops have
carried strong Austrian positions in the
Tofanz area in the Dolomites and in the
Travenanzes valley.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
Says Russians SqUander
Men and Ammunition
~ Assosistea Press.

IET As8o-Ihtcl EEesssI
BERLIN. Aug. 23.-(By Wireless to
sayville.l--A correspondent Of the Col
ogne Gazette says that in the fighting
near Horodenka. in eastern Galicia. from
August IL 10 II the Russians lost 5000
killed. while the German casualties were
eighty.
IF the enemy continues 10 squander
enormous quantities OF ammunition. in
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
First Cotton Bale

MANCHESTER, Ga, Aug. 23.-The
first bale of cotton. of the season was
ginned here yesterday. 1t was grown
by Mr.. N. c. Aston and sold to L. F.
Herring for IS ID cents per pound. The
seed was sold to Herring and Griffith for
1-2 cents per pound
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
bile for eny Woman who


is w ell and who
has never suffered
to realize how these
poor, suffering wo-
men feel when re-
stored to h e alth;
their keen desire to
help other women
who are suffering as
they did.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25

the poii
Erh
be ddued with orator
If lie
s
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-25
ATTITUDE RUMAN|A
WILL ASSUME NOT
DEFINITELY SETTLED
Course Of Russian Campaign
In 6ukowina Close TO Ruma-
man Frontier Is Being
Watched Closely
CRy Associated Press.)

BERLIN. Aug. 23.-(via London.)-
Further progress for the troops OF the
central powers in driving back entente
forces near the western end OF the fight
ing line In Macedonia is announced to-
day by the war office. as Is also the
repulse of Serbian attempts to advance
in the vicinity or MOglena.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-01-19

necessary. after two or three years
Tor the Federal government TO with
draw its men because the results OF
their work we're. 80 a great extent,
nuliGed by popular Indifference.
To make success OF eradication.
an cattle in the county must be
dipped regularly 10 practice. this
is only possible when the grea, ma
jority OF the people are 80 trongiy
in favor Of the work that they viii
insist upon the enforcement OF the
necessary regulations.
Recent instructions se1t Out from
Washington TO the men in charge IN
the infested regions directed them
to procure list OF voters in any
county in which there were mani
festations of local interest in tick
eradication Circular letters and
pamphlets explaining the evil OF the
tick and the possibility OF its elimi-
nation are then TO DE sent 10 TINS
list
The next step is 10 arrange fol-
practical demonstrations OF dipping
Since the Federal department ha:
no funds at its disposal for the
purpose. the construction of demon
stration watts must be undertaken
either by the local authorities or by
one or more publie-spirited and pro.
gressiye stock owners. The cost Of
building vat is Comparatively
small, and it has been found that
these practical demonstrations ar
by far the mos. elective method oil
convincing farmers that the tick ca
be oradlcated without any iniur,
whatsoever TO live stock. As soor
as the tats are built, number o
demonstrations should be held il
order to give ali the people Of th'
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-01-19
De N0HST RATIOh WORK
IN TICK ERADICATION

WASHINGTON, j. c. Jan. H.
As a result OF ten years expert
enee in tick eradication. the FEEDER
Al officials in charge Of the cam
paign are convinced that the hearty
cooperation OF the people them
s. res is absolutely essential To
success The Department OF Agri-
cultures representatives in the
frld. therefore. have been warned
of the danger Of beginning syste-
maiie work iu any county before
public opinion is ready @ lend Wig
orous support 70 the enterprise Il
frequently hapaens thaf few OF the
5rs nfof a rners are earn
adv8ca es eradication,
8tIe til ta community
he eitaa ar actual
Is hostile la number OF in
S anee in the p vhen lick Grad
ieaGon has bcea begun under these
Circumstance Il has been found