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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02

DEFENSE OF THE u. s.
DEPENDS ON PROPER :
TRAINING, SAYS SCOTT

the cornerstone upon which has been
built every republic in the history of
the world. And it's abandonment has
been the signal for their decline.
COMPULSORY SYSTEM.
This fact was fully recognized by
the makers of our constition, ana
evidenced in our early laws. A regu-
lar army was regarded as inconsistent
with the principles of. free government
and dangerous to free institutions. The
law required every able-bodied male be-
tween eighteen and forty-five to keep
himself provided with rifle and ammu-
milton and to attend muster. In effect
this was compulsory military service.
"Unfortunately-the doctrine or
states rights crept in to prevent en-
forcement of the federal law and each
state was left to build up it's own
militia.
80 it has come that enlistment is
now held out as job, and it is accept
ed as a job.
ly the number of blows the object should
IF we aer to continue to compete with
the wage of labor for our soldiers the
cost will be enormous if we are to get
the men. But there is a repugnance to
the idea that we must continue to COM
nit ourselves to no military resource
OIneT imam lndI Ol ulIlIlS ClNAHCAAS ~ az
cept military training, and to commit
our future to such inadequate defense.
1.-The only way out is to return to the
teachings of our fathers that every man
owes a military as we'll as a civil obliga-
ton to his government. If our democ-
racy is to endure it must recognize as
its primary standard of duty the obli-
cation of the individual man and woman
to sacrifice themselves for the whole
community in time of need.
1.-THE necessary elemental instruction
that every young American should have
in order to be prepared when the time
comes to play his part in the national
defense can be partially given in the
public schools. This can be done in
such a way as to enlist parental approx
al, because of the manifest improvement
of the scholars in physique, department
and obedience.
'As the training would be educational
there should be no remuneration for serv-
ice, but the government should stand all
the expenses.
"A young man between eighteen and
twenty-one is at the least earning ca
pacity Of his career. They can be given
military training at that period without
the slightest disruption of business, and
the stabilizing effect of military dis
cipline and intensive training would be
of utmost value in forming character
and thereby a foundation for their life's
work"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02

and upbuilding agent in these cases
above mentioned"
NOTE-Nuxated Iron which is prescribed and
recommended above by physicians in such a
great variety of cases is not a patent medicine
secret remedy, but which is well known
to druggists and whose iron constituents
widely prescribed by eminent physicians every.
where. Unlike the older inorganic iron products.
it is easily assimilated, does not injure tho
teeth, make them black upset the stomach;
on the contrary, il is a most potent remedy, in
nearly all forms Of Indigestion, well as for
nervous rundown conditions. The manufacturer
have such great confidence in Nuxated Iron that
they offer to forfeit $4,000 to any charitable
institution IL they cannot take any man womi
under 60 who lacks iron and increase theiE
strength 300 per cent. over in four weeks
time provided they have serious organic trout
Bile. They also offer to refund your money IL id
does not at least double your strength and en4
durance in ten days time. 1t Is dispensed BY ait
good druggists.-(Advt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02

The note, which is the joint act
of Belgium, France, Great Britain,
Italy, Japan, Montenegro. Portugal,
Rumania, Russia and Serbia, de-
clares that the present strife was
desired, provoked and declared by
Germany and Austria-Hungary, and
that Germany made no effort to
bring about a pacific solution of the
trouble between Serbia and Austria
Hungary, as did Great Britain,
France and Russia
ADVANTAGE FOR GERMANY"
A peace concluded upon tine German
iGea would be only to the advantage OF
the central powers, says the note. while
disasters caused by the war demand pen
alties. reparation and guarantees
The German overtures are described
as a calculated attempt TO influence the
future. course OF the war. and TO end
N by Asaposing German peace. The
overtures also are said to have the eff
feet OF intimidating neutral public opin-
ion as well as to stfffen opinion in the
central powers worn out by economic
pressure and crushed by the supreme
effort which has been imposed upon their
inhabitants"
Finally il is asserted. these over
lures attempt to justify in advance in
the eyes Of the world. a new series or
crimeS-submarine warfare. depOrta-
tions. forced labor and forced enlist
ment of the inhabitants against their
own countries and violations of neu-
trality"
The text of the note follows:
The allied governments Of Belgium,
France, Great Britain. Italy, Japan.
Montenegro. Portugal, Rumania. Rus
STA and Serbia, united for the defense
of the liberty of their peoples and
faithful to engagements taken not to
lay down their arms separately, have
resolved TO reply collectively to the
pretended propositions Of peace which
were addressed TO them on behalf Of
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02

lack tone the brain flags and the memory
fails and they often become weak, nerV-
Gus. irritable. respondent and melah,
choly When the iron goes from the plTou
of women. the roses go from their cheeks
In the most common foods of America
the starches, sugars, table syrups, can
dies, polished rice, white bread, soda
crackers, biscuits, macaroni, spagnettl'
tapioca. sage. farina, degerminated corn
meal no longer is iron to be found. Re-
filming processes have removed the iron
of Mother Earth from these impoverished
foods, and silly methods of home cookery
by throwing down the waste-plpe the
water in which our vegetables are cooked
is responsible for another grave iron loss.
Therefore, if you wish to preserve your
Youthful vim and vigor to. a ripe age,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02

fuse to consider a proposal which is
empty and insincere.
"Once again the allies declare that no
peace is possible so long as they have
not secured reparation for violated
rights and liberties, the recognition Of
the principle of nationalities and of the
free existence of small states; so long
as they have not brought about set
Element calculated to end once and for
all forces which have constituted a per-
petual menace to the nations and to af-
ford the only effective guarantee for the
future security Of the world.
In conclusion the allied powers think
it necessary to put forward the follow
ing considerations, which show the
special situation of Belgium after two
and a half years of war. In virtue of
the international treaties signed by five
great European powers, of whom Ger
many was one, Belgium enjoyed before
the war a special status, rendering her
territory inviolable and placing her I'M
der the guarantee of the powers, outside
all European conflicts. She was, how
ever, in spite of these treaties, the first
to suffer the aggression of Germany. For
this reason the Belgian government
think it necessary to define the aims
which Belgium has never ceased to pur-
sue while lighting side by side with the
entente powers for right and justice.
FULFILLED DUTIES.
Belgium has always scrupulously
fulfilled the duties which her neutrality
imposed upon her. She has taken up
arms to defend her independence and her
neutrality violated by Germany and to
show that she remains faithful to her
international obligations.
ION the fourth of August, 1914, in the
reichstag the German chancellor adj
mitted that this aggression constituted
an injustice contrary to the laws of ma
tions and pledged himself, in the name
of Germany, to repair it. During two
and a half years this injustice has been
cruelty aggravated by the proceedings
of the occupying forces, which have eX-
hausted the resources of the country,
ruined it's industries, devastated its
towns and villages and have been re-
sponsible for innumerable massacres, eX-
ecutions and imprisonments.
AT this very moment, while, Ger
many is proclaiming peace and humanity
to the world, she is deporting Belgian
citizens by thousands and reducing them
to slavery.
Belgium before the war asked Cor
nothing but to live in harmony with her
neighbors. Her king and her govern
ment have but one aim-the re-establish-
ment of peace and justice. But they
only desire peace which would assure
to their country legitimate reparatiou,
guarantees and safeguards for the fu-
ture."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02
Must Perform Military
Service in Times of Peace,
Declares Chief of Staff of
Army
By HARRY B. HUNT.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3O.-"In my
judgment, this country never will be
prepared for defense until everybody is
ready and does perform military serv-
ice in time of peace as he would pay
any other tax, and is ready TO make
sacrifices for the protection he gets and
the country gets in return.
There is no reason why one wom-
ans son should go out and defend or be
trained to defend another woman and
her son who refuses to take training
or give service. The only democratic
method is for every man in his youth
to become trained in order that he may
render efficient service if called upon in
war;
General Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff
of the United States army, did not hes
itate in outlining his belief as to what
policy this country should adopt to rem
edy the inefficient, inadequate army bill
passed by the last session of congress.
Yet no one who knows General Scott
will tell you he is militarist. He can
fight when necessary-he has done so in
score OF campaigns among the In
dians, in Cuba and the Philippines But
he is recognized in army circles as the
peacemaker' and has settled by concil-
iation and diplomacy many of the most
dangerous Indian uprisings in the his
tory of the west.
No one in this country has known
better how to use force as an agency
for promoting peace. Weakness, he be-
lieves. invites attack. 1t is as much
for insurance of peace as for prepare
tion for war that he urges the duty of
every man to be trained and prepared
to do his part toward defending the
country in time of emergency.
I'VE have given a fiat to the world"
said Scott. that on this hemisphere, at
least, must servive the principle that
rulers derive their just powers from
the consent of the ruled.
Universal military training HAS been
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02
Offers Thanks to Wilson
For His Peace Efforts

AMSTERDAM. Dec. 3O.-(Via Lon
don.)-A Vienna dispatch says that
Victor Adler, father of DR.. Frederick
Adler, who sassinated Premier
Stuergkh of Austria, at a peace DEM
onstration of labor representatives
Thursday said that the central powers
peace offer had had the effect that not
withstanding all that had been said in
hostile countries they would no longer
be able to oppose peace. Amid loud
applause Herr Adler, who is leader Of
the Austrian Socialists, proposed that
a message of thanks for his peace eff
forts be telegraphed to President Will
SON
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02

New York, y. UT is conservatively
estimated that over five million people
daily in this country alone are taking
NuXated Iron. Such astonishing results
have been reported from its use both by
doctors and laymen, that a number OF
physicians in various parts of the coun-
try have been asked to explain why they
prescribe it so extensively, and why 1T
apparently produces so much better re-
suits than were obtained from the old
forms of Inorganic iron.
Extracts from some of the letters re-
nni,zad given halnuN.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02
PROPOSAL To ENTER
PEACE CONFERENCE
|SBRANDED |NS|NCERE
Allies Collectively Refuse to Consider Overures De-
signed to Influence Future Course of War and
End 1t By Imposing German Peace''-Declare
No Peace Possible Until Reparaton Is Secured
(By Associated Press.l

PARIS, Dec. 3O-ln reply to the pofer of Germany and
conference, the allies collective
note declare that they refuSe to consider proposal which
empty inSncere" The handed to the American
ambassador William Graves Sharp today by Premier BRAND and
made public simultaneously in London and Paris.
The entente allied governments insist that peace is pos
Sbe long they have not secured reparaon for violated
rights and liberties and the free existence of small states and
settlement for the future security of
world The note declares that the proposal of the central
powers offer of peace, but war maneuver
declared calculated mSnepTetatiOn of the
struggle the past the present and the future
Before pointed
guaranteeing her inviolabi Belgium
defend independence
neutrality Germany
is
described the establishment of and JUS
safeguards for
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02

''In the spring Of 1898 I was attacked by
Muscular and Innammatory Rheumatism SUI
fered as only those who have IL know, for over
three years I tried remedy after remedy, and
doctor after doctor. but such relief I received
was only temporary Finally. 1 found a remedy
that cured completely. and il has never re-
turned I have given IL &c number who were
terribly afflicted and even bedridden with Rheu-
natism. and IL Effected cure in every case.
want every sufferer from any form OF rheu-
matte trouble % try this marvellous healing power.
Don't send q cent. simply mail your name and
address and will send II free to try. After you
have used IL and II has proven itself to be that
long looked-for means OF curing your Rbeuma-
tisn, you may send the price Of IL. one dollar,
but understand, do not want your money I'M
less YOU are perfectly satisfied TO send IL. Isn't
that fair7 why suffer any longer when positive
relief Is thus OF red you free? Don't delay.
Write today. MARK II. JACKSON, No.6SlC
Quincy Bldg. Syracuse, y. Y"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02

you must sup
ply the iron de-
ficiency in your
food by using
some form of
organic 70 n a,
Just "A S y o u
would use salt
when your food
has not enough
salt.
DR.. V. Won
Unruh, Medical
D ire C t or in
Chief of the
New York City
Clinic, said, Il
h a v e given
NuXated Iron a
fair and pro-
longed trial. 1
have been more
t h a n pleased
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02
CuredHisRUPTURE

I was badly ruptured while lifting trunk
several years ago. Doctors said my only hope Of
cure was an operation TrIsSes did me no good
Finally got hold Of something that quickly and
completely curri ne. Years have passed and the
rupture has never returned. although an doing
hard work as = carpenter. There was no opera
ton. no lost time, no trouble have nothing TO
SELL but will give full information about how
you may find a complete cure without opera
tiOn. II you write To me. Eugene NJ. Pullen.
Carpenter. 4O7-C MarceIlus avenue. Manasauan,
y. J.. Better cut ont this notice ami show ia
10 any others who ruptured-you msy SAVE
lleast stop the misery OF rupture and
y - Danger 81 an co~ratiorss-l Adxt-l
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02
Rheum atisnl
remarkable Home Cure Given By One who
IadI-He wants Every Sufferer 70 BENEFIT


Years Of awful suffering and misery have
.zuxht this man. Marx II. jackson Of Syracuse,
New York. how terrible an enemy TO human hap
sIneSs Rheumatism f.. and have given him sym
safhv with an unrortuuates who are within its
Krasp He wants every rheumatic victim 10 Know
how be was cured. Read what be says:
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02

DR.. King. a
New York ply
stefan and au-
t h o r, says,
There can be
no vigorous iron
m e n without.
iron" |
Pallor means
anaemia.
A n a e M / a
m e a n S d e =
ficiency. T h Q
skin of anaemic
men and won't
en- is pale. The
f | e S h flabby.
T h e muscles
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02

II you are not
strong or we'll
you owe it to
v o u T S e | I
to make the fol-
lowing test: See
how long you
can work or
how far you can
w a TX without
becoming tired.
Next take two
five-grain tab
let's of ordinary
nuxated iro n
three times per
day after meals
for two weeks.
Then test your
strength again
and see how
much you have
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02

day simply because he knew the secret
of great strength and endurance and fill
ed his blood with iron before he went into
the affray; while many another has gone
down in inglorious defeat simply for the
lack of IRON
geon IF st. Elizabeth's Hospital New
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02

Service, s a y S,
Patients in an
enervated a n d
devitalized state
of health, those
f o r instance
C on V a / escing
from protracted
fevers, those
suffering from
a long-standing
case of anaem-
ia, all such peo-
pie, in my opin-
ion, need iron.
o f late, there
h a S b e e n
brought to my
attention, Nux-
ated Iron. In
practice, 1 have
found this an
ideal restorative
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02
City Physicians Explain Why
They Prescribe Nuxated Iron
To Make Beautiful, Healthy Women and Strong Vigorous


Transform the m gn
in
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02
PENALTIES DEMANDED.

LAS for the future, the disasters
caused by the German declaration of
war and the innumerable outrages COM
mitted by Germany and her allies
against both belligerents and neutrals,
demand penalties, reparation and guar
antees. Germany avoids mention of any
of these.
I'm reality these overtures made by
the central powers are nothing more
than a calculated attempt to influence
the future course of war and to end
il by imposing a German peace. The
object of these overtures is to create
dissention in public opinion in the al
lied countries. But that public opin-
ion has, in spite of all the sacrifices
endured by the allies. already given it's
answer with admirable firmness and
has denounced the employ pretense of
declaration OF the enemy powers.
They have the further object of stiff
fleming public opinion in Germany and
in the countries allied to her-one and
all severally tried by their losses, worn
out by economic pressure and crushed
by the supreme effort which has been
imposed upon their inhabitants.
They endeavor to deceive and intimi-
date public opinion in neutral countries,
whose inhabitants have long since made
up their minds where the initial respOn-
sibiIities lie and are far too enlightened
to favor the designs of Germany by
abandoning the defense of human free
dom.
Finally. these overtures attempt to
Justify in advance in the eyes of the
world a new series of crimes-subma-
rine warfare. deportations, forced labor
and forced enlistment of the inhabitants
against their own countries and viola
tions of neutrality.
Fully conscious of the gravity of
this moment. but equally conscious of its
requirements, the allied governments,
closely, .slted a1SauSne anoener and IN
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02

York City, said:
Il nave never
before given out
any medical in
formation o T
advice for pub
LEGATION, as /
ordinarily d o
not believe in
it. But in the
case of Nuxated
Iron 1 feel I
would be remiss
in my duty not
to mention it. I
have taken / [
myself and Civ
en- it to my pa
tents with most
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02
3 sTAYMAN wwEsAP

Deep, rich red in color, it is a marked i'm
provement' over the old Winesap, both in
quality and appearance. A universal favorite
as a cooking apple. I3r ings good price in all
markets and is a splendid keeper.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02

surprising and satisfactory results. And
those who wish quickly to increase theirl
strength, power and endurance will find
it a most remarkable and wonderfully
effective remedy"
DR.. James, late of the United Statesl
Public Health
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02
3 GENUINE DELICIOUS

This apples has, since it's Introduction Sc
cured and maintained the highest price paid
for any apple. A beautiful red, occasionally
blending to golden We How at the tip OF
wonderful flavor and roma.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02

the enemy governments through the in
termediary of the United States, Spain,
Switzerland and Holland. Before max
ing any reply the allied powers desire
particularly to protect against the two
essential assertions df the note of the
enemy powers that pretend to throw
upon the allies responsibility for the
war and proclaim the victory of the
central powers.
The allied governments cannot admit
an affirmation doubly inexact and which
suffices to render sterile all tentative
negotiation. The allied nations have
sustained for thirty months a war they
did everything to avoid. They have
shown by their acts their attachment
10 peace. That attachment is as strong
today as it was in 1915 But it is not
upon the word of Germany, after the
violation of its engagements, that the
peace broken by her may be based.
"A mere suggestion, without a state
ment of terms. that negotiations should
be opened. is not an offer'of peace. The
putting forward by the imperial gov
eminent of a sham proposal lacking all
substance and precision would appear
to be less an offer of peace than a war
maneuver. 1t is founded on calcu-
lated misinterpretation of the character
and the future.
LAS for the past, the German note
takes no account of the facts, dates and
figures which establish that the war
was desired. provoked and declared by
Germany and Austria-Hungary.
GERMANY AT THE HAGUE.
AT The Hague conference it was a
German delegate who refused all pro-
pOsaIs for disarmament. In July, 1914,
it was Austria-Hungary who, after hav-
ing addressed to Serbia an unprecedent-
ed ultimatum, declared war upon her in
spite. of the satisfaction which had
at once been accorded.
The central empires then rejected
all attempts made by the entente to
bring about a pacific solution of a pure
ly local conflict. Great Britain sug-
gested a conference; France proposed an
international commission; the emperor
of Russia asked the German emperor
. to go to arbitration, and Russia and
Austria-Hungary came to an under
standing on the eve of the conflict But
TO all these efforts Germany gave Meth
er answer nor effect.
Belgium was invaded by an empire
which had guaranteed her neutrality
and which had the assurance to pro-
claim that treaties were scraps of pa
per and that necessity knows no
law"
AT the present moment these sham
offers on the part of Germany rest on
the war map of Europe alone, which
represents nothing more than "a super
fetal and passing phase of the situa-
ton and not the real strength of the
belligerents. A peace concluded upon
these terms would be only to the ad-
vantage of the sggressors, who. after
imagining that they would reach their
goal in two months. discovered after
two years that they could never attain
il.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-01-02

the cornerstone upon which has been
built every republic in the history of
the world. And it's abandonment has
been the signal for their decline.