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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-18
Capture OF Erzerum Great
Feat of Russian Arms
NV AssocIated Press. !

(By Associated Press.)
PARIS, Feb. 1.-THE capture of the
great Turkish stronghold of Erzerum by
the Russians is declared by the French
newspapers this morning as the best
item of news for the allies in many.
months. The military experts dwell
upon the i'm oortance of the capture, de-
claring that it gives the Russians the
key to Asia Minor and is a victory
which will inevitably have far-reaching
consequences.
General Berthaut, in the Petit Journal,
says it is not only a deadly blow to
Turkey, but an event which cannot fail
to have its effect on the other theaters
of the war. Major de Civrieux says in
the Matin:
1.-THE conquest of Erzerum IS OF more
Importance than would be that of any
other fortress in the whole war theater-
In Asia we are not faced by strategic
chess board ruled across by railroads
and excellent routes along which fresh
forces could be brought up in few
DAYS. Erzerum was the solitary bull
wark of the Turkish empire in Asia,
Open spaces. suitable for operations on
a great scale, now present themselves
to the forces of Grand Duke Nicholas,
OF Russia.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-18
British Lose 1000 Men
In MeSopotamian Battle
~ Aasociated Presl.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb. 17.--(yia
London. 1.-The losses of one of the Brit
ish expeditions in Mesopotamia In
battle with the Turks near Batiha, west
of Korna, amounted to 1000 officers and
men. according 10 an official announce
ment given out by the Turkish war de-
partment under date of February 16.
The statement also says that the Rus
slams lost 5000 men in killed in three
day battle on the Caucasian front.
The text of the statement follows
"Irak front: One of our aeroplanes
flew over the enemy artillery positions
at Kut-el-Amara, successfully dropping
twelve bombs which had great effect.
after his defeat in the battle near
Batiha, west of Korna, the enemy left
many dead on his road of retreat The
enemy losses in that battle as establish
ed up to the present amount to 1000
men and 300 animals. S
Caucasian front: In the lighting
which has been in progress during the
last three days despite cold weather and
snow, the enemy lost 5000 dead and 60
prisoners.
"Dardanelles: A cruiser. monitor
and a torpedo boat of the enemy on Feb
ruary Is fired twenty shells on Tekke
Burnu and then Withdrew before the fire
of our coast batteries. The fire Of the
warships did no damage.
Near Alden, in the woods between
Sheik Hosman and Eluaile, enemy
accommodating detachment was ambush
ed, nearly all the men being killed.
Those who escaped fed in the direction
of Sheik Hosman, leaving behind all
their baggage"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-18
MRS. HASK|NS ARRA|GNED
FOR MURDER OF HUSBAND
Doctor Declares She Is III, but
She is Brought to
Court
Especial Dispatch to The Journal)

Especial DlSpaJcn TO Inc JOuIIidLJ
DOUGLAS, Ga, Feb. 1.-THE case
of Mrs. Maggie Haskins. charged with
killing her husband. a preacher. at Leila
ton, last May, was taken up for trial
this morning. The case was called Mon
day morning and her counsel read tele-
gram from a doctor at Blackhear, stat
ing that she was sick and unable to come
to court. Upon motion of the solicitor,
tie court. by order, dispatched DR.. Cor
don Barns, of Douglas to Blackshear, to
examine her. and DR.. Burns returned
with her in his car.
A further postponement- of the case
was asked this morning on account of
the illness of Attorney E. r. Smith, OF
Willacoochee, who was of counsel In the
case, and the judge overruled the mo-
ton.
The Jury has already been obtained,
and the state is putting in evidence. 1t
is understood that the evidence is all
circumstantial and that Mrs. HasEins
will claim that she knew nothing of the
shooting of her husband, though 1t is
understood the state will show that she
was sleeping i'm the house with her hus-
band in an adjoining room the night ne
was shot, at a late hour. while in bed
with one of his small children.
Sitting with Mrs. Haskins and her
counsel. Wallace & Luke, are her sister,
Mrs. Hunter, and her brother, w. 5.
O'Quinn, both of Blackshear. A brother
and several relatives of the deceased,
who are prosecuting the case, sat with
Solicitor NJ d. Dickerson.
The case will perhaps reach the jury
late this afternoon.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-18
DEFENSE PLANS TAKING
SHAPE VERY RAPIDLY
Both House and Senate Mill
tary Committees viii Soon
Be Ready to Report

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-Plans for
increasing the regular army and for the
liberalization of the national guard be-
gan TO take definite shape today.
The house military committee under
took the task of framing a military fed
eralization bill while the senate commit
tee resumed work on its measure to in
crease the regular army to between $780,
600 and 200, 200 men. The senate COM
mittee is said to have Incorporated into
its bill provision for better manning of
the coast defenses and other items over
which there is no disagreement. Items
over which there is difference of opinion
viii be left to be worked out later.
1t is generally expected that the mill
tary bills will be laid before the house
and senate within three weeks, although
the naval building program probably
will not be completed until May. Chair
man Padgett, of the house naval COM
mittee, however, plans to expedite the
hearings
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-18
PETROGRAD CLAIMS
CAPTURE OF ENTIRE
ERzERUM GARRISON
in War Operations Has
Shifted Its Center to- Fields.
in Armenian Persia and Me-
Sopotamia
fRx A.Aoei.t.d Press,

AbACC14SGA
WASHINGTON. Feb 17.-With the
capture of Erzerum by the Russians. IN
terest in war operations has shifted It's
center momentarily to the nelos OF
warfare in Armenia, Persia and Meso-
potomac. where the campaigns are e1-
pected to be notably Influenced In their
course by the fall of the Turkish strong
hold.
The Russian estimate in the capture
of the fort is 100000 Turkish prisoners
and 1000 cannon.
The current Turkish official state
ment gives no clue to the course OF
events along the capture OF the fortress,
and. indeed. does not record that hap
pening The only mention Of the oper-.
ations in this war is a declaration that
the Russians. in the lighting Of the
three days preceding, lost 5000 dead
and sixty prisoners. Unofficial advices
from Petrograd say the Turkish army
is fleeing westward from Erzerum
through a difficult mountain region.
Military observers in allied capitals.
who regard Erzerum as the key to Asia
Minor, expect the Russian success to
facilitate the capture Of Trebizond, on
the Black sea coast to the north. Civ
ing possession to the Turkish gateway
from Asia into Europe, while the Turk
ish forces throughout Armenia. will be
put in jeopardy, il is argued Opera
tions on-a large scale by the Russians
will now be possible for the forces of
Grand Duke Nicholas. it is declared.
According to the official account the
British Mesopotamia forces have been
heavy sufferer in the recent fighting
The British losses in the battle at
Batiha, west of Korna, aggregated
1000, it is stated.
Fighting on the western front has
lessened in intensity, probably because
of bad weather. and similar conditions
prevail in Russia.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-18
Uncle Bob Kmor,
At 90, Free to Be
Married Again

-s4LTON. ia. Feb. 17.="Uncle Bob
Knox is free againl
The 95-year-old Mexican war veteran.
who has been married seven times in his
eventful life. this week secured his final
verdict in his divorce proceeding against
the seventh Mrs. Knox. and Judge Fife
has advised him TO go and sin no
more"
But Uncle Bob" won't have it this
way He knows that this being Leap
Year. there is no telling how many
maidens will be seeking his hand in
marriage, so he is making no rash
promises as TO the future. He states that
ne feels, like he he can marry as many
times as he wants TO. and he wouldn't
promise the court 10 stay out Of double
harness.
According TO Uncle Bob" he began
lighting while a youth, seeing service in
the Mexican war. and. aside from few
happy years with several OF his wives
with whom he was congenial, he has
been fighting ever since
He acknowledges that he still has
good eyesight. and is not likely TO pass
up a chance for happiness II IL comes
his way. so before. the year is out he
may again contract matrimony. He's
Just ninety-three years OF age, and
hasn't even thought OF the grave.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-18
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
TO PLAN FOR ELECTIONS
Committeeman Divided on
Plans to Hold Primaries or
Convention for Delegates

The meeting of the state Democratic
executive committee in Atlanta on Sat
urday will be a most important one, and
it is expected that there Will be full
attendance of committeeman.
At this meeting the committee will
fix the dates for the presidential primary
and the primary for governor and other
state house officials 1t will also formu-
late the rules to govern these primaries
and decide how the delegates to the
national Democratic convention in St.
Louis shall be chosen-whether in pri-
maries or by a convention-and whether
a convention shall be held to nominate
the successful candidates for governor
and other state Dbuse officials. -.
While there seems.to be strong dis
position to hold convention to elect
delegates to the ST. Louis convention,
there is apparently an, equally strong
disposition against holding a conven-
tion to nominate the state house of
ficials.
In the former instance it is pointed
out that delegates to the national con-
vention do not in reality hold any Of
&e that they simply hold a position
of honor for but few days; that they
receive no compensation, but on the
other hand are required to pay their
own expenses.
Those who oppose convention nomina-
tions for state house officials take the
position that the last convention, that
held at Macon went on record IS OPP
posing convention nominations, and they
hold that in races where no candidate
receives sufficient number of votes
to elect there should be a second pri-
mary to decide the nomination. .
1t is believed that the presidential pri-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-18
NINE PEOPLE PERISH
IN OPERA HOUSE FIRE
Building CoIIapSeS and Gas
ExplOdeS, Total Damage
VIII Reach 100000
fBr Assoeistss Prss,. J

MENIA Tex, Feb. 1T.-Clearing away
OF debris in the ruins Of the old Mexia
opera house and several joining struc-
lures was continued here today In an
effort to find additional bodies of vic
tins Of the opera house collapse and
resultant gas explosion which cost the
lives OF at least nine persons and did
property damage estimated between
$4,000 and 100000.
Although close check last night In
dictated that everyone in the opera house
when IL collapsed had been accounted
for. there was possibility that other
persons may have persisted in it or near
by buildings
A revised list OF the known dead fol-
lows:
Prof. A. B. weisner, superintendent
Mexia public schools. and wife
Ray Cox
Oscar and Claude Johannsenn. broth
ers.
Paul YeldeiL
Prof. Bruton. principal of Mexis
schools. and one negro.
Of the dozen or more injured the
ten-year-old daughter OF Prof. and Mrs.
Weisner was most seriously hart but
probably will recover
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-18
.LUSITANIA DISPUTE
SETTLED, BUT j. S.
FACES A NEW ISSUE
Lansing in Accepting Agree
ment, Asks Assurances That
Summaries Not Attack Liners
Without Warning
q Bv Assoeiatsd Prsss.l

uASuTNGTON, Feb 11.-SecretaIS
1-s..- tosav accepted the Lusitania
---..-,o,t as acceptable TO the united
states. in so far as ii relates 10 th@1
50. bnt asked Count Won Bernstorn
for assurances that Germany VIII not
-c.rrv ~. Motley of sinking merchant
shIns without warning to liners. even II
they carry defensive armament
The question OF what constitutes oe'
fansive armament is to be determined
later In 4 way not yet agreed upon II
fs suggested that the United states may
propose that guns mounted on the stern
az sbips and capable OF being swung
from Is TO so degrees in either direc-
ton might come within that class
II was stated authoritatively that
Germany because OF its unusual posi-
ton cannot and viii not accept the
suggestion of the United States as II
now stands that liners carrying arms
shall be immune from attack under pre-
viOus assurances.
Germany is prepared to inform
the United States that II pas
senrer liners leaving American ports
with defensive armament are &c
lie immune from submarine attacs
without warning. as the German gov
eminent promised last September in the
Arabic case the Berlin government eX
meets some assurances that the liners
viii not attack the submarines.
IL was said that Mr. Lansing asked
the ambassador il Germany intended =
abide BY its promise given in the Arabic
case, not to sink unresisting liners
without warning. Count Bernstorn i
said to have replied that il was MS
personal opinfon Germany would do so
He suggested the possibility OF postpon'
ing the effective date OF the new SID
marine campaign to give time for nego'
tfatfons TO clarity the situation. Sec
retary Lansing. however. was non-com-
initial
WAIT FOR APPENDICES.
Secretary Lansing said today that be-
FORE the state department came 10 g
conclusion on the effect OF the new
submarine announcement it wanted 70
study tn appedices attached TO the notl-
fcatfon which were coming by mail
The appendices contain descriptions OF
ALLEGED attacks on submarines by mer-
chant ships and a copy Of the so-called
secret British admiralty instructions tc
masters 20 destroy submarines when
possible The department wants TO ex-
sffces-1fso- sfel3Elon
70 assurances given 70 the United States
hv the entente allies that liners sailing
from American ports would dismount
their guns,
German officials here came to the CON
clusiOn today that the state department
considers that their new memorandum
has upset 10 some extent the question
OF reprisals in the war zone about the
British Isles, and also that of cruiser
warfare in the North sea.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-18
Whole Family and
Step-Som Sent to-
PEN for Burglary

TWIN FALLS, Idaho, Feb. 17.-Five
members of one family, including the
father, mother, two sons and step
son, are to be taken to the penitentlAIy
todav IN serve terms of six months to
ffteen years for burglary and receiv-
ing stolen goods. The prisoners are ].
ID. Ross and his wife. sentenced TO
serve from six months to five years,
and one son sentenced to serve from six
months to one year, for receiving stolen
goods. Another son, and ROSS step
SON. Orville Duncan, were given SEN
fences of from one to fifteen years for
burglary.
Three young children Of the couple,
including a baby three weeks old, viii
be taken to a children's home in Boise.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-18

mary will be held some time in April
and that the state primary will be fxed
for the early part of September.
Saturday evening st. Elmo Massen-
gale, secretary of the committee, Will
compliment the members with a dinner
at the Hotel AnSleY.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-18
Charged GthPlot
TO K3dnGp Boys
Am ETtOrt Ransom
NV Associated Press.l

lasenor, former officer in the Villa army,
and Werner Fiche. a refugee from Next
co, are in Jail today. and DR.. Henry A.
Magruder. dentist, is out on bond, all
being charged in an indictment with
conspiracy to kidnap the nine-year-old
sons of William l.. ,Tooley and Herman
Andreas. bankers of this city, and hold
them for ransom of $4,000.
According TO county officials, the plan
was to take the children into the noun
tains of New Mexico and then send word
t. the parents demanding ransom. The
money was to be deposited at desig-
mated spot, after which the two boys
were to be liberated.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-18
COLORED FARMERS HOLD
CONVENTION IN SAVANNAH
Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
SAVANNAH, Ca, Feb. 1.-THE sec
ond days session of the COlored Farm
ers' convention at the Georgia State In
dustrial college, which was held today
was attended by great number of peo-
pie, both white and black. There were
some excellent addresses heard today
]. d. Price, the state commissioner OF
agriculture was to have been present
and spoke. but the death of Mr.. Hughes
his assistant. and his own disposition
kept him away.
Chancellor Barrow, of the State uni.
versity, was present at the opening ses-
sion yesterday, and he was also out for
time today. The chancellor is very
we'll pleased with the way this school
is operated. 1t comes under his direc-
tion, as it is part of the State uni
versity.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-18
FOR AGED lott
IS DEFERRED BY COURT
Appeal for New Trial in Case
of Father Who Slew
Son

DOUGLAS, Ca, Feb. 1.-THE jury in
the case of G. Wash Lott, charged with
killing his son, w. L. Lott, after consid-
ering the case for an hour, and thirty
five minutes, returned a verdict at 7:15
o'clock last night, as follows:
I'VE, the jury, find the defendant
guilty, and recommend him to the mer-
cy of the court, Er
81. f. SMITH, Foreman"
The court deferred pronouncing SEN
tence until later date in the week. but
the law fixes the punishment under this
kind of verdict at life Imprisonment.
The aged defendant was much affected
by the verdict. When the verdict was
rendered the relatives of the defendant
had dispersed, and none were in the
court room, except perhaps one or two
of Lofts sons, sitting back in the crowd.
The defendants counsel have filed a
motion for new trial. which was set
for hearing at Waycross, on the second
Saturday in April. 1t is understood
that their principal grounds will be
based upon the refusal of the court to
grant a mistrial when the widow of the
the deceased went into swoon and de-
veloped Mysteries at the feet of the jury,
and upon the further ground that the
court refused to declare a mistrial when
Judge Quincy, in arguing the case for
the state, argued the defendants char
acter, which had not been put in issue.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-18
Official EStimaet 100000
Men Captured al Erzerun

10y AHooCIhtcu
PETROGRAD, Feb. 17.-CVia Lon
don. 1.-The official Messenger estimates
the Turkish garrison at Erzerum, cans
ture of which was announced yeste.-
day. as 100000 men.
1t is also estimated that more than
1000 guns were captured.
1t is said there were 467 guns in the
outer forts, S74 in the central forts
and 200 field guns at Erzerum.
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The Little River news., 1916-09-23
MANY PREMIUMS TO
 JUVENILE FARMERS.

Premiums aggregating S2,500 will be distributed among the boys and girls exhibiting in the juvenile farm extension department at the Louisi- ana State Fair, November 1 to 6, in- elusive. The awards will be made in the Boys Corn and Pig Clubs. the Girls Canning and Home Economics Clubs, Poultry Clubs, Agricultural High Schools, and in blowing live stock and corn judging contests by juvenile exhibitors.
 No branch of the farm extension work in Louisiana has enjoyed great CT progress than that of the juvenile rious parishes have become actively interested in this work by the thou sands, and many of the best farm products are produced by these young men and young women whose success lies in the fact that they are intense ly interested in the education they are receiving, which includes instruc- tions in the improved methods of farming There is great rivalry among their clubs, and judges in the Boys anu Girls Clubs department at the State Fair this year, as heretofore, will no doubt have much difficulty in picking the winners. It is expected that the competition this year will be the keenest on record, judging by rfe reports reaching the headquarters of the fair association and the office of Prof. E. s. Richardson, State Boys Club agent, agricultural extension de- partment, L. s. U., Baton Rouge.
 For catalog, premium list, rules, etc, apply to Secretary L. N. BYueg- gerhoff, Shreveport.
The Little River news., 1916-09-23
FARM DEMONSTRATION AGENTS ASSIST FAIR.

Instead of having booth of their own this year, the farm cooperative demonstration agents, representing the government and state depart ments of agriculture, under general direction of Mason Snowden, state agent, of Baton Rouge, will give their time and energy to the parish fair exhibits where a fair is held in par ish. These agents, who teach i'm proved methods of farming, so as to save time and expense and increase production and other benefits, will CO., operate with the parish fair officials, and contribute products from their cooperative farms to the parish fair exhibits to be placed at the State Fair. Where no fair is held, then ex- hibits will be sent to the State Fair.
 Besides contributing exhibits, farm demonstration agents from various sections will attend the State Fair and assist in giving information to those inquiring about soil, methods of farming, etc.
 For catalog, premium lists. etc, ap ply to Secretary L. N. Brueggerhotf, Shreveport.