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The Washington times., 1917-12-24

yet where the promised offensive OF
the Germans will fall on the western
front, but in view OF the great activ-
ity in Alsace-LOrraine some OF the
military experts are now predicting
that the main blow may be delivered
in that region. while attacks delivered
for purposes Of diversion will be made
elsewhere on the battle front stimuli
ltaneously.
Deputy Joseph Relnach, one fthe
foremost authorities Of military af-
fairs in France. expressed the belief
to-day that the German war staff will
attempt TO simultaneously drive
against a number OF places, notably
in the sectors Of Ypres. Verdun.
Rheims and Nancy. Deputy Reinagh
ealchlatesNthat the Germans are NOV
ing about SOC. 900 men from the east
ern 10 the western front, while q dis
patch from The Hague states that
the transportation OF Austro-Hung1r-
ian soldiers TO the western front las
already commenced. A large number
OF Austro-Hungarians have already
resched Belgium, It was said.
The present German strength in The
western front is now placed at nearly
LOO 900 men.
The Washington times., 1917-12-24
INVADERS PUT
PRISONERS At
HARD LABOR
TILLINGSOIL
(Continued from First Page.l

tContinued from First Page.l
ing with the Germans Reports OF
the proceedings as received here to-
day show the whole program Of mo
snnexations and no indemnities" had
been outlined to the sitting by the
Bolaheviki representatives. and that
anime II.
German Foreign Minister Won
Kuehlman opened the meeting with
a speech urging peace. To London
the most Significant phrase in the
address was the Teutonic minister's
declaT alton:
Kaiser May Attend.
NY idea is to fix the important con
ditions for peaceful and neighborly
intercourse, especially in the cultural
and economic sense"
A Copenhagen dispatch to the EK
change Telegraph Company reported
Kaiser Wilhelm as preparing to 20 to,
Brest Litovsk in case OF an agreement
between Russian and German dele
gates and as urging a conference be-
tween all the sovereigns Of Europe to
discuss general peace.
Petrograd was reported IN almost 4
refgn Of terror. Soldiers from the
garrisons. drunk with wine from loot
ed shops, INDUCED in the widest
orgies in the streets. Firing of ma
chine guns and rides was incessant.
The soldiers formed a regular skir-
uish line in the Marie Theater square
and were not dispersed until after
vigorous fighting, in which Bolsheviki
guards ran down scores under ar
nored motor cars. The disorder was
reported continuing today.
The Washington times., 1917-12-24

luton in Russia. officials declared
smphatic4lIy today, replying to Leon
Trotsky's charged that such a plot
was afoot-
Francis. It was explained. had q
perfect right to request uninterrupted
passage OF q Red Cross train to
Rostov for the RoumanIan Red Cross
mission, and It wss<prcper for him
to offer to advance money to the mis-
sion, IL he actually did so.
These are the two charges upon
which Trotslxy framed his claim that
Francis was leagued with the counter
rsvolutioniats, limiting, apparently
that the train carried supplies fer
Kaledine instead OF for the Rou-
manian Red Cross mission.
The Washington times., 1917-12-24
XMAS PACKAGES
FOR OVER THERE
ARRIVE SAFELY

Thousands OF boxes Of candy, to-
bAceo and plpes. knitted goods and
underwear. watches, kits Of toilet ar
ticles and books. chocolates, raisins,
and nut cakes were transported to
France by the Government from
friends and relatives in America. so
that Sammy will have just as pleasant
q Christmas as he possibly could have
under the circumstances.
Here IL the Christmas menu for
Uncle Sans fighters in the army navy
and marines:
Soup olives
Celery Asparagus
Mixed Pickles Apple Sauce
Roast Turkey, Sage Dressing
Roast Loin OF Pork Buttered Beets
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Potatoes au Gratin-
Mince Pie Apple Pie
Chocolate Cake Fresh Fruit
Cheese and Crackers
Nuts and Raisins
Ice Cream Coffee and Cigars
The Washington times., 1917-12-24
Courage and Sacrifice
KeyWOrds Of Christmas
Message From Vatican

CCopyriEht, 1911, by the United Prsss)
ROME, Dee 24.-Pope Benedict
today sent to the people OF
America, in = statement to the
United Press through the papal
secretary Of state, this Christmas
message:
The holy father sends to the
people Of America his cordial
greetings, and prays that they
may take to heart In this time OF
strife. and suffering the true les
sons Of the Christmastide-the
lessons of Gods uneeasing love
for mankind, and the lesson of
unfaltering courage and sacrifice
OF self.
More especially, he calls upon
the little children. 20 whom this
day OF days belongs, to pray with
all their hearts to the Babe OF
Bethlehem that He may protect
their loved ones and give back to
the world that peace which He
came to bring upon earth"
The Washington times., 1917-12-24
BAKER DECLARES
j. S. TROOPS WILL
BEAR WARBRUN
lcontInued from Fir.t Pare.l

CONTINUED from First PGESJ
armies will form the principal body
Of fresh strategic reserves remaining
available for action On the battle
fields OF Europe.
Thus. no matter what supsriprity In
men and guns the enemy may hor the
time being be able to bring to bear
in the west. and even admitting an
eventual modification of the allied
line In his favor, nevertheless, he
knows that in 90 far a. It is humanity
possible TO foresee,Shis effort will tn
evitably result in merely q local sue.
cess which can have no determining
influence on the final outcome Of
the war"
Fan Responsibility.
Pointing out that France and Eng
land have done . mighty task, ,BGk-
or added:
"It is our duty in looking to the
future to realize that II we are 70
fulfill the pledge we made on enter
ing the war, II We are to fight this
war TO q successful conclusion, we
must assume the full responsibility
tnat roals upon ub. we are the
freshest In the struggle; We have the
reserve man power and the reserve
mechanical power. Our armies con-
stitute the reserves of victory"
Noting the addition Of fresh Teu-
ton forces in Italy, the Secretary said
the Germans are trying to get Italy
out Of the way, and are seeking TO
accomplish an snvsloping movement
to effect the destruction Of Italian
and allied forces while at the same
time carrying on . "aubvsrsivS pro-
paganda" within Italy.
I'VE can confidently rely on the
lighting morale OF the Italian people" +"
Baker said.
No ReeoGnItiSR Yet.
|. The state Department said 1t had
extended no recognition to the Boil
sheVilGi regime as the de tscto gov
srnment. II was explained that none
OF the governments thus far had con-
sidsred the Bolsheviki power a. sui,
ficiently stable TO constitute even . d
facto government, which ts the low
est order In government.
The Washington times., 1917-12-24
MILIONAIRES CLOSE
HOMES TO SAVE COAL

BEACON, ". Y. Dec. 24.-The home
OF several multlmillionaries near here
have been closed, as a coal-saving
measure The mansions OF Frederick
Vanderbilt, Levi p. Morton, Vincent
Astor, and others are included. These
houses were formerly kept heated
throughout the winter
The Washington times., 1917-12-24
HAle'S MEN REPULSE
HOSTILE RAIDS At THREE
POINTS ON BRITISH LINE

LONDON, Dec. @-Repulse Of a hos
tile raid from several sections Of the
British line was reported by Field Mar
shal Haig today.
Southeast Of Bphehy yesterday aft
ernoon," he said. the enemy attempted
raid and was driven on. In the
nelghborhood Of Monchy lie Preux and
west Of LabaSsee other hostile parties
were repulsed."
The Washington times., 1917-12-24
WEST FRONT FIGHTING
WILL SEE NO CESSATION
CHRISTMAS, SAY CRITICS

PARIS, Dec. 24.-Christmas day will
notr see any cessation Of the fighting
along the western front, military crit
les predicted today.
While the Germans continue to mass
fresh troops and fresh supplies OF
ammunition all along the front there
Is a steady Increase in raiding and
artillery activity.
on the yerdun front the Germans
attempted q surprise attack in the
sector OF the famous Dead Man Hill
lie Mort Homme). but it broke down
under the French fire.
There IL no definite Indication a.
The Washington times., 1917-12-24
Baker Sends Greetings
Through The Times to
Men Fighting for U. S.

Christmas greetings to American
soldiers were voiced today by secrs-
tary Of War Baker in the following
message to The TimsS:
Let me extend. through your col
umns. to the men Of our force the
greetings Of the War Department ard
my own well wishes.
"ous is a nation which has greater
love for the Prince Of Peace than for
the God Of war-and only to the at
tainment OF a permanent, ubersl.zed
peace may our martial efforts lie d.
rected.
NEWTON D. BAKER"
The Washington times., 1917-12-24
GERMAN ARTILLERY REVIEWS
HEAVY COMMANDMENT ON
LINE IN BELGIAN SECTOR

PARIS. Dec. A-rsuton artillery is
conducting heavy bombRrdment
against the Belgian sector on the F7Rnd-
ers line today. according TO the Belgian
official communique.
Around Furnes and Adinkerke. the ar
tillery firing IL growing In intensity.
Along the Rams Capselle DiKmude, and
AeFeken line the firinE Is growing less.
German aeroplanes have dropped
bombs on Panne.
The Washington times., 1917-12-24
Hid Is PAY ENVELOPES
OF WORKERS IN HIS SHOES

NEW YORK, Dec. 24-John Mar
ksl was noticed to have q peculiar
limp when he was leaving work.
He was stopped and pay envelopes
for eight OF his fellow workers were
found in one shoe and seven in the
The Washington times., 1917-12-24
U. S. OFFICIALS STRONGLY
DENY B0LSHEVIKI CHARGE
OF AIDING REV0LUTI0NISTS

Neither the Red Cross nor Amsri-
can Ambassador Francis at Petro-
grad is involved in any conspiracy to
aid General Kaledine's counter revo-
The Washington times., 1917-12-24
Asks For Rasor.
7. N. 7. GIRLS VARNIsH FACES,

LONDON, Dec. a4-Munition girls
who WORK With the poisonous ex-
pIosive Z. ". T. have had to stop
powdering their noses They varnish
them instead. also their faces and
hands, to prevent the poison PenetTat-
ing the pores OF their skin
The Washington times., 1917-12-24
Women and Children City of Udine Force Manual Labor
DENTIST TRIED TO
BUY CYANIDE FOR
HIS SECRET BRIDE

(continued from First Psgej
connection with the death of his wife
Is that to DR.. z. L. Lewis. OF Mid
dlesex, In which he says: 'sTry and
protect my name. for ] am Innocent
OF any crime whatever
This letter was written before any
charges were preferred. and before
the theory Of murder had entered into
the case.
To other friends OF the johnson
family In 1Iiddlesex, DR.. Johnson in
each letter mentioned that he was
going to the world above where trou-
BILE never comes
A letter written 20 DR. f. c. Powell.
of Middlesex. for years . friend Of
the family. said among other things
that the dentist had been caught in
a trap" and concluded with meet
me in heaven" y
One letter. written to George T.
knight. father of the dead bride.
stated that he was feeling III. but
would return shortly TO Richmond II
was a cordial note. which closed with
.''Give my love TO all the family"
ADan't Worry,s to Mother.
To his mother, Mrs. r. D. Johnson.
at Middlesex, DR.. Johnson wrote tell
ing her not to worry about him; TO
raise his brothers to be good and
NOBLE" and Head pure, clean llves.'
Confronted in Wilson with the fact
that the coffin plate from his wife's
easkst was In his suit case with the
floral design bearing the legend my
Wife," Johnson. according to Detec-
tive Wiley, declared he did not know
how they got there. some one evil
IDENTIFY slipped them into my suit
case"
While conAned at the Wilson Sani-
tarium Friday and Saturday, John
son threatened repeatedly to throw
himself from windows OF his ward.
three stories above the street. He
acted like a mad man, and the nursss
were afraid to remain in the ward
with him. Guards were necessary.
Asks For RasoF.
REQUESTS were made BY Johnson OF
almost everyone for a razor, his claim
being that he needed shave. He tcld
physicians in charge that he had al
ways shaved daily. His intimates
here say that he shaYed only once q
week. His light beard now with a
weeks growth shows little need Of
trimming.
Every precaution will be taken to
keep from the dentist any article that
he might used in doing himself fur
ther violence.
The Washington times., 1917-12-24
DEATHS

AsHTOH-On Friday. NDsesmbsr u, 1917, at
Richmond, Va. CLARENCE n ASHTON,
beloved son Of Clinton J. and Adela b. Ash
ton in his thirty-srcond year.
FunsFal 10 Be held Monday, December ~
at .. m, from In Thirtsenth street north
west.
Baltimore papsra Plsase eopyl 80
GRAHAM-On Saturday December ., ISiT.
at SibIey Hospital, ETHEL ADA, beloved
wife Of Percy Graham.
Funeral from the chapel OF ". II. speaFs
Company isos II street northwest, Monday
December "a. at 80 p. m. Intsrmsnt pri-
vats. n
TALON Sunday, December q. 1911. at
GeorFs Washington University Hospital.
JENNIE A. TALL, widow OF Capt. Joseph
n. Tall.
r. Speare Company, l2oS VI street north
west. wednesday. December IS, at p. m.
"a
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-06-22
NEW OFFICERS FOR
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ASSOCIATION
Meeting Regarded as Best
The County Association
Has Ever Held.

The fifth annual convention of the
Cobb County Sunday School Associa-
ton, which was held Wednesday in
the First Methodist church, was the
most successful ever held. The ad-
dresses, reports of officers, and at
tendance of teachers was ahead of
anything previously known by the as
ISOLATION.
The attendance was not so large in
number yet there were more teachers
and workers reached than at any
meeting. The officers feel that much
good was accomplished and that the
schools throughout the county will
feel the effects of this convention in
better work among the officers and
teachers. Thirty-four schools were
represented and there were eight
ministers, seventeen superintendent
and forty-five teachers present.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
L. A. Rainey, President, Acworth.
w. L. Abbott, Sect'y., Acworth.
Geo. A. Griffin, Treas, Marietta.
DIVISION PRESIDENTS:
No. l, c. E. Daniel, Marietta.
No. 2, Miss Estelle Manning Smyr-
ma.
No. 8, H, E. Bush, Roswell.
No. 4, Geo. NJ. Orr, Acworth.
No. 5, Chas. r. Watson, Kenne-
saw
No. 6, Robt. Mable, Smyrna.
No place has yet been designated
for the meeting next year.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-06-22
NO PLACE TO REST HER FEET

1t seems that the floods of disap-
proval are rolling so high up at Too
Nigh in Cherokee County, that the
annual all-day singing which has
been held there on the fourth Sun
day in June for number of years,
like Noah's dove, can find no rest
for her feet. The pastors of the
Holly Springs circuit have in posi-
tive terms forbidden the use Of the
Methodist church this year. With
the closing of this church no other
suitable place remains open, as all
of the other churches of the place
have long since closed their doors on
them. Evidently there are a mum
Der of people who agree with Bishop
Gambler when he said that the all day
singing in this country should rank
with the red fox as a thing of the
past.
ODUM CLARKE, Pastor.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-06-22
STREET LIGHTS WILL
Be REP AIRED BY
END Of WEEK
Regulator at City Plant Has
Been Burned Out And
Repairs Delayed.

A great deal of complaining has
been going the rounds of the city
lately regarding the failure of the
Board of Lights and Waterworks to
have the street lights burning at
night. Investigation by the Journal
has revealed the facts that the regu-
lator at the city plant has been burn
ed out and these lights could not be
turned on.
Mr.. Power says that the device
was sent to Atlanta to be repaired
and that because the necessary wire
could not be had it has been impossi-
BILE to light the streets affected A
part of the damage has been repair
ed, he said, and before the end of the
week it is expected that all the street
lights will be burning
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-06-22
FULL FLOODED GERMAN
TO GO WITH u. S. ARMY

Mr.. Harold Schilling has been ac-
cepted in the Quartermasters depart
ment receiving orders to report at
once and has already taken up his
duties. His enlistment is of unusual
interest on account of the fact that
his father and mother were born in
Hamburg, Germany. His father, Mr..
F. E. A. Schiling, came to this coun-
try at the age of nineteen and be-
came engaged in the hardware bust
ness in Marietta where he has been
ever since. He has a fine reputa-
ton as a business man, Christian gen.
tleman, and patriotic citizen.
Mr.. Schilling has many friends
whose best wishes go with him as he
enters into his new duties.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-06-22
DR.. SAWYER Wan rs
To HOLD FARMERS
INSTITUTE
Urges Farmers to Help By
Saving Some of Wheat
And Oats Crops.

The price of seed wheat will be
high. Why not prepare land and
raise bumper crop on a smaller
amount of land than usual Sow
peas, turn them under and lime the
land well. While you are at it pre-
pare an extra acre or two in the same
way and sow in alfalfa. You need
it for hay, for pigs and chickens. Ask
your neighbor who has alfalfa what
it has been worth to him this year.
One man in Marietta has a patch in
his garden and is feeding a COW from
it.
We want to have a farmers insti-
tute in Marietta this fall. i think
it should be held with the pig and
corn club show and suggest that the
Cobb County Food Safety Associa-
ton should be the head of it.
Anyone with nice oats and wheat
will please save little of each with
a view of showing it. We can hold
the institute just before the Atlanta
fair and then could take the best
of the exhibits to the fair. / would
like to hear from Col. Gid Morris
as to best methods.
Let us all think about it and talk
it over
D. E. SAWYER,
County Agent.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-06-22
NEW l. o. O. F. OFFICERS.
d. E. SAWYER,
County Agent.

Mr. James H. Groves, Grand Pa
triarch Encampment l. o. o. F. has
issued the following commissions, Mr..
j. C. Ferris, to be District Deputy
Grand Patriarch, with jurisdiction
over the local Encampment. Mr. J.
c. Milan, Jr., to be Division Deputy
Grand Patriarch, with jurisdiction
over the counties of Cobb, Cherokee,
Pickens, Fannin, Gilmer and Milton.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-06-22
How The Red Cross Will
Look After American Troops
At Home And Abroad

American troops, under General Pershng, will soon
be on the firing line in France They deserve Americas
best.
The Government will see that nothing is lacking,
in equipment and material to make them efficient fight
ing men.
The American Red Cross must see that nothing is
lacking to keep them healthy, happy and efficient SOL
diers.
For this the Red Cross must have:
l. Hospital and medical equipment to supplement
that of the Army Medical Department equal to
any emergency
Equipment to care for 100000 men ought to
be provided at once.
2. Recreation and rest facilities behind the firing
line
Americans on leave, unlike the British and
French, cannot return to their homes Club
rooms, sports supplies books and other means
OF recreation must be sent them from America
3. Personal comfort kits and small articles not in
Guided in army regulations.
Many thousands Of articles, from tooth-brushes
to writing paper, pipes, ETC., needed to take
the place of things that could not be brought a.
long
To safeguard the health comfort and happiness alone
of American troops abroad $1OOOO0OO0 is little enough
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-06-22
RED CROSS WORKING
TO RAISE FUNDS
FOR THE WAR
planned to Raise a Hundred
Million Dollars for War
During Week.

There was a mass meeting at the
court house on Monday night for the
nurpose of outlining plan for rails
mo the $4,000 asked of Marietta as
her share of the $100,000,000 Red
Cross fund called for this week by
President Wilson.
The meeting was held under the
auspices of the local chapter of the
American Red Cross and was in
charge of Mrs. John NJ Graham. DR..
Guy Shavely, of Washington, D. c.,
who is now in Atlanta in charge of
the Southeastern District of the Red
Cross Society, made the principal adj
dress. He outlined the origin and
progress of the Red Cross work and
told of the need of the enormous
sum. The city has been divided up
into wards and a committee of men
will work in each ward to help raise
the funds. Committees Of ladies are
STAYING at the down town stores ev-
cry day and taking subscriptions.
The purpose of the 100000 900
fund is given in another column of
this page.
The committees are:
Rally week Red Cross 18th to 25th
of June, 1917.
GENERAL COMMITTEE
Mayor Brumby, Mrs. John NJ. Ora
ham, Mr.. Bolan Brumby, Chairman
Mems Committee; Miss Louise
Schilling, Miss Mabel Cortelyou, Mr..
Morgan Mcneil, Mr.. E. L. Stringer,
Mr., NJ. D. Hodges, Mr.. Glenn March
man, Mr.. E. R. Hunt, Mr.. L. C. Bald
win, Mr.. Ralph Northcutt.
WARD CHAIRMEN.
LIST, Mr.. John Boston, Chairman,
Mr.. j, H. Miller, Mr.. J. J. Black, Mr..
R. A. Hill, Mr.. c. C. Byrd, Mr.. E.
I. Faw, Mr.. J. W. Hardeman, Mr..
L B. Robson, Mr.. w. A. Florence.
End, Mr.. Alban Gilbert, Chairman;
Mr.. G. W. Welsh, Mr.. J. D. Ander-
son, Mr.. c. NJ. Dobbs, Mr.. T. L. Wal
lace, Mr.. E. C. Gurley.
3rd. Mr.. J. J. Daniel, Chairman;
Mr.. j. NJ, Brown, Mr.. J. w. Hancock,
Nr Geo. H. Sessions, DR.. J. D. Ma
lone, Mr.. James H. Groves, Mr.. Leon
Land, Mr.. Harold Willingham, Mr..
H. L. Miles.
9Th. Mr.. Rosser Little, Chairman,
Mr.. W. T. Potts, Mr.. C. c. Ferris,
Mr. N. NJ. Mayes, Mr.. E. L. Moore,
Mr.. Frank Hardeman, Mr.. B. V.
Greer
4th. Mr.. Ralph Northcutt, Chair
man; Mr.. Morgan McNeel, Mr.. J. NJ.
Austin, DR.. w. H. Parkinson, Mr..
George Gibson, Mr.. John .Cogburn.
9th. Mr.. Bolan Brumby, Chair
man; Mr.. Geo. Montgomery, Mr..
Fred Morris, Mr.. D. C. Cole, Mr.. M.
D. Hodges, Mr.. L. C. Baldwin, Mr..
j.. +. Cheney, Mr.. John Fowler, Mr..
VIII Crow, Mr.. Ed. Schroeder.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-06-22
REV. CLAIBORNE WILL
HOLD SERVICE AT SMYRNA

Rev. Randolph Claiborne, rector of
St. James Church, will hold services
at Smyrna next Sunday. The meet
ing will be held in the Presbyterian
Church at five o'clock in the after
noon.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-06-22
TRADE AT HON E"
too great Americas contribution toward the newer
larger Humanitarian task
HOW THE RED CROSS WILL AID IN CARING
FOR THE DEPENDENTS AND FAMILIES OF
AMERICAN SOLDIERS AND SAILORS

While the Government grants allowances for the
families and dependents of soldiers thousands of
will arise where additions special aid must also be
given To all these the Red Cross must extend helpful
hand.
The and children left at home feel even
keeny the prvaons of than the in the trenches
There will be sickness to combat at home; hun
ger to be appeased special nursing to be looked
after and the furnishing Of thousand and necess
ties which, in time become luxuries.
The Red Cross stand behind the man behind
the gun.
YOU MUST HELP THE RED CROSS.
These are times of prodigious sacrifices America
must give of herself England and France have already
given. So long anywhere the voice of suffering and
distress is heard must give and give not 800 100000
but millions and millions more.