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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-21
RED CROSS SECURES
5000 NEW MEMBERS
SINCE LAST MONDAY

With three thousand members from
Atlanta enrolled since Monday under
the banner of the Red Cross and with
encouraging reports coming in from
other cities throughout Georgia, men.
women and children concentrated Thurs
day on their great drive to put all Dixie
on the Red Cross honor roll by Christ
fas day.
Let's make il unanimous" is the slo-
gan OF the various committees spread
ing the Red Cross appeal through
schools, stores, office buildings and
homes.
From the schools al least three thou
sand more memberships are expected.
Five hundred Girls High school stu
dents Joined Wednesday; at the Boys
High school Thursday, two hundred
service flags were distributed by noon
and the call was sent back TO headquar-
ters for five hundred more.
Yaarab temple of the Shrine, of which
many Mobiles already are members, has
sent in the names of 14O more. ST. Elmo
Massengale reported fine results from
his committe working among industrial
plants. Mrs. Preston S. Arkwright was
proud. Of the showing being made by
the woman's committee.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-21

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2o.-Fred IL.
Colvin, editor of the American Machin-
list. testifying today at the senate in
quiry into the conduct of the war, criti-
cised ordnance officers for imposing
too rigid rifle specifications. Require
ments for interchangeability of parts,
he said. delayed production three
months last summer, and he cited one
private factory where last August
workmen on a cost plus" contract
played checkers while waiting for work
held up. Government arsenal methods
he also criticised. saying the Spring
field arsenal has some machinery fifty
years old. while many army ordnance
officers, he asserted, have no special
training to qualify them.
Correspondence with Secretary Baker
which he produced. disclosed a contro-
versy between Mr.. Colvin and General
Crozier, chief of ordnance, because the
former told Secretary Baker that ar
senal officers were not qualified produc-
ton. engineers. General Crozier said
Mr.. Colvin should be barred from in
specting arsenals because he insisted ex-
pert machinists. and not army officers
should be in charge.
Additional testimony regarding delay
in machine gun production was given by
Vice President B. NJ. W. Hanson, of the
Colt Arms company. at Hartford. Conn
Although the new Browning Aype was
adopted last May, he said no contract
was made until July. although orders
were anticipated and preliminary WORK
begun.
The DELAY was explained by Mr.. Han
san as due in part to deliberations OF
the Joint civilian army board appointed
BY Secretary Baker to test and adopt
L.. a h
OF the board.
Although given the Browning contrac:
in Juiy. Mr.. Hanson said that, because
Of time needed to prepare new machin-
cry, his deliveries would not begin un-
I'll next April His firm. however. Is
making deliveries on previoos orders of
vickers machine guns, some contracted
for a year ago.
Regarding government arsenal pro-
duction, Mr. Hanson said the impression
that they are away behind the times
was wrong. The arsenals compare very
favorabiy. he said, with foreign gov
eminent and American private factor
les. The principal difficulty of Amer
lean arsenals. he explained, is In RETAIN
ing skilled workmen.
American machine gun manufactur-
ers Hanson declared, have had practi-
cally no encouragement from this gov
eminent, most of their orders coming
from abroad.
In reply to questions by Senator
Wadsworth, the witness. admitted that
if machine guns had been promptly or
dered when the government went into
the war, General Pershing's machine
gun units would not now be required
to use French arms and ammunition.
The hearing was adjourned until to-
morrow when Quartermaster Sharpe IS
IN he examined
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-21
ALABAMA DOCTOR
CONQUERS PELlAGRA

Great excitement prevails among the
medical fraternity of the south. over the
reputed discovery of a cure for Pella-
gra by the famous scientist, Or. w. j.
McCrary. 1Ol Park square, Carbon Hill.
Alabama.
Several prominent physicians state
that DR. McCrary's discovery has sue
ceeded in curing scores of cases which
were considered hopeless. Since an
nouncing his discovery. the doctor has
been literally swamped with requests for
information. and in order to quickly
spread the glad tidings to sufferers OF
this dreaded disease few public-spir-
tied citizens of Carbon Hill have arrang-
ed to assist DR.. McCrary in publishing
an illustrated 50-paSe book, which not
only explains the cause Of Pellagra,
but also tells how il may be quickly
overcome by anyone in the privacy of
their own home. While the supply lasts
this book will be sent in plain, sealed
wrapper without cost to any reader of
this paper, who writes to DR.. McCrary.
. . CAdvt)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-21
Shops and Wine Cellars
In Petrourad Looted

SEW YORK, Dee so.-(summary of
European Cables.)-A stage of siege
has been proclaimed in Petrograd and
the Ukrainizu Rada has refused to
obey an ultimatum presented by the
Bolsheviki government Disorders in
the capital, due, IL is said, to the loot
ing of wine cellars and shops. made nec-
esary the proclamation of state VI
siege
Relations between the Ukraine and the
Bolsheyiki government have not been
cordial. The Ukraine has refused TO
permit AIaNimalist troops to cross its
territory to attack General kaledinss
and several days ago BoIsheviki troops
attacked the Rada as il was sitting in
odessa and were defeated BY Ukrainian
troops The BoIsheviki government
has accused Ukrainian Rada OF being
friendly to the constitutional democrats
and the Cassacks. the main factors be
hind the counter revolution
Rostov-on-the-Don. recently reported
captured by the Bolsheviki, is nov said
to have been occupied Monday BY the
Cossacks Of General Kaledines. who, &C.
cording 10 another recent rumor had
been arrested by his own officers.
The Cossack leader. according to a
dispatch reaching London from Petro-
grad. has proposed TO the Bolsheviki that
ciNH SuAAS CoiHS ~ 81 Gnu " ue~iS1- III ;
the Independence OF the Don territory
and providing against Maximalist in
PREVENTION there
Meanwhile the Bolsheviki administra-
ton is adopting drastic methods against
its opponents, including the Teinstate-
ment Of the death penalty
A dispatch from Tsmmerfors, Fin
land, says that the Russian troops are
preparing TO evacuate Finland. their
transportation already having been ar
ran~ed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-21
Eleven Miners Killed
In Mine Explosion;
Cause Not Ascertained

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 2O.-EleVcn
miners were killed in an explosion In
mine No. > of the Barbour Coal and
Coke company, Catoosa. about three
miles west of Memo. Tenn, late Wednes-
day afternoon. according to reports re-
ceived here today. SeVenty-fve men
were in the mine at the time.
The explosion is believed to have re-
suited from the igr:tion Of a gas pocket
or from the premature discharge of a
key of powder in the mine. Opinions
differ as to which of these theories is
correct. Rescuers began work soon after
the explosion, and the bodies are being
recovered
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-21
ITALIANS HOLDING
TEUTOVS IN CHECK
At KEY TO VENICE
AuStro-Germans Lost Fright
fully in Violent Attempts to
Break Through Hills to
Plains of Italy

WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES IN
ITALY, Dec. 2O.-The fate of the Vene
tian plains today hangs on the weather.
If Italy's lines hold for fortnight un-
der the tremendous pounding, winter
ice and snow will effectively lock the
door to the plains
Both sides realize the supreme neces-
sity of decision on both sides of the
Brenta river. If Italy can make sue
cessful defense-as she is now doing
and check the Austro-Germans on their
present line, she will be ready for a
spring counter offensive.
officials regard the present situation
as the most favorable and the most
hopeful for the Italians since the origi-
nal retreat. The Austro-German strate-
gy is now sufficiently unfolded a rem
der it certain their sole winter object
consists in reaching the Venetian plains
through the valley of the Brenta flow
ing out from the Alps at BaSsano.
Protecting this crucial point, the Ital-
ans have two deep salients. One is east
of the Brenta, eliminating with it's most
northerly point in Monte Solarolo. None
Grapper is its highest point. The other
is west of the Brenta, eliminating to
the north in Monte Zaibena, on the
Asiago plateau.
Bulow,s Strategy
by successive and carefully prepared at
tacks seek to encircle Monte Grappa,
capturing contiguous ground and neigh
borings peaks, General Conrad's Aus
TRANS are delivering either simulta-
neous or alternating attacks against
the Asiago salient, on the opposite side
of the Brenta. During four-day con-
tinuous assault by the enemy last week.
the Italian Fourth army put up resist
ance so formidable as to win, the I'M
stinted admiration of both the French
and British armies. a.
Snow fell throughout the mountain
sectors on Monday-theN first real win
ter weather At the most the enemy has
only a few days left before real drifts
of snow will freeze him up.
But even should the worst come to
the worst and the Italian defense be
wiped out. the Italian, French and Brit
ish armies are always ready to meet any
emergency
The terrific intensity of the battle
now raging is apparently testified by
Austrian prisoners. They declare they
are driven to the attack by a barrage
fire of their own artillery, put behind
attacking waves and constantly moving
forward Thus the Austrians must adj
vance or be wiped out by their own
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-21

WASHINGTON, Dec 2O.-Wbat MIR.
ports to be an outline of the kaiser's
much advertised Christmas peace
terms has reached here through the
same neutral diplomatic channels which
carrier In the week received Informal
tlon 10 support intima tions from abroad
That new peace offer was coming.
In the main the terms. as described.
follow the lines of those said to have
Deen written by Foreign Minister Won
huehlmann last summer. At that time
they were denounced as having been
written purely for political purposes.
The so-called terms are said to leave
the disposition of Alsace-Lorraine To a
plebescite of inha bitants.
England to pay Germany for her lost
African colonies and the money to be
used for the rehabilitation of Belgium.
Serbia, Rumania and northern France.
RUSSIAN provinces bordering the Bal
tic. the Black sea and Prussia to become
independent, under a German plan.
Poland to be called an independent
state under Austrian Suzerainty
Disarmament, freedom of the seas and
commerce to be left to the peace confer
ence
Rumania, Serbia and Montenegro to
retain their original boundaries, with
The right of access to the sea being
granted Serbia
Turkey to remain intact d
What Is Real Meaning.
Whether such a proposal of terms is
merely another step in the German
! propaganda to impress the public mind
that the allies are responsible foP q
continuance of the war, or whether *
really is a feeler for peace, is a subject
for the estimate Of the governments con-
cerned
At first glance, some are inclined to
regard them as the kaiser's much adver-
tised Christmas peace terms, probably
designed to keep the German people
under the illusion that .they are fight
ing a really defensive war against foes
who insist on the ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF
their country.
There is a very decided impression in
competent quarters, however, that Ger
many having gained great advantages
in Russia might thing it to her advan-
tage to yield to the allied demands IN
many other directions, which in the es-
innate of her own statesmen would
Strike a balance. This is one of the
reasons why some close observers be-
lieve an offer of peace coming at this
time probably has more real Intentions
of peace behind it than the previous
ones.
No one here believes Germany's best
terms would be put on the table at the
first offering. and those inclined to this
view think a proposal of peace now is
at least an attempt to start a discus
sion of terms.
From what is known of the war aims
of the allied governments as expressed
by their statesmen and by President
Wilson, such an offering of terms as
outlined in the foregoing could not be
considered as the basis of satisfactory
peace. although it might contain some
of the elements.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-21
Action on La Follette's
Speech Is Postponed

HINGTON. Dec. 20.-~lnability to
obtain quorum compelled the senate
committee investigating Senator La FOL
lettes recent ST. Paul speech. TO post.
pone action again today for the fourth
time. The committee met to extend
time for conducting the inquiry ana
to decide when former Secretary Bryan
and other witnesses should testify.
Chairman Pomerene announced a meet
ing of the committee will be held Jan
uary s.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-21
British Casualties for
Week Total 1876

LONDON, Tuesday, Dec. 1S.-British
casualties reported in the week end
ing today totalled 171,976 officers and
men, as follows:
Officers, wounded or missing, 1899;
331; men 3,1S1.
Officers, wounded or missing, 1899;
men, 13y42s.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-21
ST., 900 and II Months
For Whisky Seller

COLUMBUS, Ga, Dec. 20.-J. 7.
Britt, convicted a second time on the
charge of violating the state prohibition
act, was fined $1,000 and in addition
given a twelve months term on the
changing, this latter sentence to be
suspended in the discretion of the court,
by Judge G. P. Howard in the superior
court Of Muscogee county today.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-21
BURGLARS Get $41,000

CHICAGO, Dec. 20.-Burglars drilled
through twelve inch steel and concrete
wall into the vault of the Summit State
Bank at Summit, ILL.,, about Is miles
west of here early today and stole more
than SAL 900 in cash.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-21
I, 400 Gallon Illicit Still
Is Destroyed by Officers

Three illicit copper stills and approx
mately 400 gallons Of mash beer were
destroyed Tuesday in White county as
the result of raids conducted by United
States Revenue Agents ]. o. Lay ano
H. Rothstein.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-21
Mo More FordS for Eva

CHICAGO. Dec. 20.ZEva Tanguay,
anent her divorce from Johnny Ford
lust couldn't resist pulling this one:
mo more Fords for me; IL get another
license II will he for limousine"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-21

a
the ultimatuh Of the council of peoples
commissaries, the Bolsheyiki govern
ment-
The Ukrainian Rada and the Bolshevi-
ki government in Petrograd have been
at odds since the successful revolution
of the Maximaiists early in November.
The ultimatum referred to probably is
the demand made by the Bolsheviki that
the Rada permit its troops to go through
the Ukraine to aid in putting down
the Kaledines revolt
In it's ofTiciaI announcement concern
inE the counter revolution and since
that time the Bolsheviki government
has claimed that the Ukraine was aid
ing the Cossacks and the constitutional
democrats.
4 Petrograd dispatch dated last Fri
day said that Bolsheviki units at Kiev,
the capital OF the Ukraine. had been
dissrmed BY the Ukrainisns and sent TO
their homes. Bolsheviki troops, accord
ing to A dispatch received in London
on December Ia. attacked an arsenal in
Odessa where the Ukrainian Rada was
assembled Ukrainian troops were sum
moneo apd after street fighting the
Nfaximalists were defeated The same
dispatch reported that "A majority OF
the sailors of the Black sea fleet had
gone over to the Ukrainians.
The Ukraine is part of the old king
dom of Poland. II is made up of parts
OF the governments of Poltava. Podolia,
Kharkov. Ekaterinoslav and Kherson.
These governments have a combined
area Of about $4,000 square miles and
q population Of about 25,0O0OoO
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-21
Fighting Stops Between
BoISheviki and UkrainianS

ODESSA, Dec 20.-FightinE between
the Bolsheviki and Ukrainians was
halted today.
Both sides agreed 10 mix patrols
throughout the city TO maintain order
Scores Of shops and residences have
been pillaged. The lighting Of armed
forces had been seized upon by bandits
as a pretext for wholesale robberies.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-21
TERMS FOLLOW LINES
of GERMANY OFFERS
MADE IN SUMMER
New Statements Would Leave
the Disposition of AISace-
Lorraine to a PIebecite of
Inhabitants

BERLIN (via LOndon), Dec. 2o.-Ths
relohstag main committee is to discuss
the Russian and general peace situation
on Friday, it was announced today.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-21
BoISheviki UItimatum
Denied by UNainian Rada

PETROGRAD. Wednesday. Dec 1s.
The Rada. the governing body of the
Ukraine. has sent a negative answer to
the ultimaturn Of the council of peoples
commfssaries, the BOlsheyiki govern
ment-
The border vidette., 1917-02-17
AMENDMENT ARTICLES OF, INCORPORATION
 OF UNITED SUGAR COMPANIES
AMENDM ENT

RESOLVED: That Article " of the Articles of Incorporation of the UNIT ED SUGAR COMPANIES be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
 ARTICLE "
 The amount of the total capital stock of this corporation shall be SIX Million Dollars (S6, 1000 000.00.) divided into twenty thousand shares (20 O0o) prefer red stock, at $50 co par value per share, and one hundred thousand (1O0,OOG) shares common stock at $50 % par value per share.
 The holders of the preferred stock shall be entitled to cumulative divid- ends thereon from the date of issue thereof, at the rate of seven per centum (7e/ol for each and every fiscal year of the company. and no more, payable out of any and all surplus or net profits quarterly, half-y early, or yearly. when declared by the Board of Directors, and in addition thereto. in the event of the dissolution or liquidation of the cor poration. or a sale of all it's assets, the holders of the preferred stock shall be entitled to receive the par value of their preferred shares and all accumulated dividends out of the assets Of the cor poration, before anything shall be paid therefrom to the holders of the com mon stock. After providing for the payment of all accumulated dividends upon the preferred stock. at the rate of seven per centum (7o/o) per annum for each and every fiscal year Of the company, the directors may. in their discretion. whenever the remaining sur plus or net profits are applicable there to. declare and pay dividends there from upon the common stock. The Board of Dir ectors may, in their dis cretion, declare and pay dividends up on the common stock concurrently with dividends upon the preferred stock for any dividend period of any fiscal year, when such dividends shall have been earned, and are applicable to the common stock, provided that all accu- mulated dividends upon the preferred stock for all previous fiscal years shall have been paid in full as hereinabove specified.
 The holders of the preferred stock and common stock shall have equal voting rights, and in all meetings of stock holders. Each holder of preferred and common stock shall have the right to cast one vote for each share of stock held by him regardless of whether said stock be preferred or common stock. Provided, however, that no liens, mort Qages, or sales of the compauy's real property shall be made unless such liens, mortgages or sales shall have been authorized by seventy-fve per cent (75e/o) of the preferred stock of the company.
 The terms upon which the stock of
The border vidette., 1917-02-17
BIGGER SANTA RITA.
Ieager Will Build Annex to Big Tucson
 Hotel.

That l.. J. F. Ieager would erect an addition to the Santa Rita hotel at cost of $50, O,OOO, was stated yesterday by John Nets, on behalf of MT. Ieager, who left yesterday for San Francisco to confer with an ar chitect over plans for the addi- tion. MT. Nets assisted Mir. Ieager in the financing of the annex but otherwise is not in- terested in the proposition, says Tuesdays Tucson Star.
 The annex or addition, accord ing to MT. Iaeger's plans, will contain 100 rooms, and will be of concrete, being tireproof. It will be constructed as unit to the present building and will con- form to the general architecture of the Santa Rita. It will be erected on the lot immediately south of the Santa Rita on Scott street, the lot being owned by MT. Jaeger. It has frontage of 72 feet.
 It is MT. Iaeger's inten ntion to start the work immediately, it is said, in order that it may be fin ished in time for the next tourist season."
 The building of the annex will help in relieving the scarcity of hotel accommodation in Tucson and have been at this season for several years, despite the fact that not nearly so many winter visitors come here as formerly. With the revival of publicity work by the chamber of com merce, the demand for accom- modations will probably more than take up the hotel capacity
The border vidette., 1917-02-17
ARTICLE VII

The officers of this corporation shall be Preeid ent, a First Vice President, a Second Vice. President, Secretory, an Assistant Secretary, a Treasurer, and an Assistant Treasurer, who shall be elected annually by the Board of Di- rectors in accordance with the Provi- sions Of the Bylaws to be adopted by this corporation. Until provision has been made by the Bylaws, the follow ing shall be the officers of the corpor- ation:
 Benjamin Johnston. President, Ramon P. Carreno. First Vice President, T A. Heap, Second Vice President, Frank J Barry. Secretary. Forrest P. Lindley, Assistant Secretary,
 Treasurer. Ramon P. Carreno. Assistant Treasurer (SE EiL) Attest: B. F. JOHNSTON. FRANK ]. BARRY,
 President. Secretary.
The border vidette., 1917-02-17
NEW RAILWAY TIME CARD.

Beginning Monday, July 12th, mixed service between Nogales and Guaymas will be run on the following schedule:
 SOUTH BOUND
The border vidette., 1917-02-17

RESoLVED: That Article VII of the A rtices of Incorporation Of the UNIT ED SUGAR COMPANIES be, and foilOWs:
The border vidette., 1917-02-17

of the city, projected and plann- ed
 ing the financing of the Santa Rita annex were signed ycster- day and MT Jaeger immediately left for San Francisco to confer with architects regarding the plans for the building.