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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-18
AMERICAN SECTOR
ALONG FIRST LINE
TRENCHES CHANGED
By Shifting Training Grounds
General Pershing Is Causing
Serious Confusion to the
German General Staff

NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-There are indi-
cations the American sector along the
French first line trenches has been chang
ed from the vicinity of the RhineMarne
canal where the first American prison
ers were captured by the Germans. il
is also probable that the Germans do
not know where the Americans have
gone and their recent series of raids
along the Alsace and Lorraine borders
has been undertaken to try to discover
the new location of the American con-
tingent The absence of any recent an
nouncement by the Germans OF captured
Americans suggest the kaiser's curiosity
concerning the whereabouts of Uncle
Sans troops has not ben gratified.
The entrenched front all along the
Lorraine and AlsaCe borders exceeds one
hundred miles. There are many sectors
that arc capable of being used for Amer
lean training trenches. BY changing
the training grounds General Pershing
would be instructing his troops in ways
of deceiving the enemy while at the
same time he would be causing serious
confusion to the German general staff
A further gain would result to the Amer
leans by familiarizing them with differ
ent parts of the AlSaCe-LOTTaine border
1t is of fundamental Importance to Won
Hindenburg to discover if he can, where
the ma ior American offensive will be
developed. The offensive might occur
in at least half a dozen different posi-
tons along front OF 100 miles. If the
American trench training were 10 be
concentrated in single sector t
wouldn't be difficult for Won Hindenburg
to deduve the direction of the American
blow BY moving his men about, Cen
eral Pershirg will keep this vital in
formation from reaching the kaiser IT,
there fore. the front linc sector of the
Rhine Marac canal 10 longer provides
the principal trimming trenches for the
Americans General Pershing has already
started the kaiser guessing.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-18
Three Enemy AirpIaneS
Are OOWned by British

LONDON, Dec. 17.-"There Is nothing
of special interest to report" says the
official announcement from the war
office
The war Office statement on aerial op-
erations issued last midnight reads:
although the weather was fine Sat
urday a very high wind and ground
mist interfered with reconnaissance and
artillery work. Many rounds were fired
during the day into enemy trenches and
bombs were dropped on numerous tar
gets. including two positions of long
range guns southwest of Lille. Later
we again bombed these gun positions
During several fights three hostile
machines were brought down and two
were driven down out of control None
inf ours are missing.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-18
ALABAMA DOCTOR
CONQUERS PElLAGRA

Great excitement prevails among the
medical fraternity OF the south. over the
reputed discovery Of "A cure for Pelld-
s.ra by the famous scientist. DR.. W. j.
McCrary. 1OI Park square. Carbon Hill,
Alabama
Several prominent physicians state
that Dr McCrsry'S discovery has sue
reeded in curing scores of cases which
were considered hopeless Since an
uouncinC his discovery, the doctor has
been literally swamped with requests for
information. and in order TO quickly
spread the glad tidiEgs to sufferers OF
this dreaded disease a few public-spiT-
tied citizens of Carbon Hill have arrang-
ID TO assist DR.. McCraTy in publishing
an illustrated 50-page book which not
only explains the cause Of Pellagra-
hut also tells how IL may he 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
Ibis paper. who writes TO DIR. McCrary.
(Advtsj
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-18
XMAS RED CROSS
DRIVE GETS OFF
TO FLYING START
Atlanta Office Flooded With
kilograms Asking for Addi-
tionaI Advertising Natter
Director Miner Says

Although the campaign barely had
time to get under way, early reports
received Monday morning at the offices
of the southern division of the Red
Cross show that i'm every section of the
south the drive for 100000 new mem
bers by Chrisetmas day seems destined
to reach its goal
The offices were almost flooded with
kilograms this morning asking for ad-
ditional advertising matter" said Will
lis J. Mlner. Jr., publicity director,
land showed that the campaign has
gone far beyond the basis we expected
sa starter. There is no doubt that
the south will come through with its
quota of new members by Christmas
day"
ON Sunday services were held in all
the churches of Atlanta, in which ap-
pealS for the Red Cross were made. The
subject was stressed by Billy Sunday at
the tabernacle and 10000 people at the
auditorium heard Congressman William
). Goodwin, of Arkansas, tell of the
morale building influence OF the Red
Cross in the countries of our allies.
building influence of the Red Cross in
the countries of our allies.
Mr.. Goodwin was 4 member of the
foreign relations committee which was
on the firing line in Europe and got all
his information at first hand.
From now until spring he said
the war in Europe will be an economic
war and one in which most of the fight
ing will be done by the Red Cross in
helping our soldiers and the soldiers of
our allies, besides bringing sustenance
and cheer to the weary people of
EranCe.'
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-18
1000 Subscribed
To Buy Testaments
For Dixie Soldiers

The Journals fund to buy TestamentS
for the soldiers of Dixie went beyond
$4,000 Monday.
With additional contributions in the
next few days, the fund may mount
much higher. but The Journal is anx-
ious to close the list early this week
and mail the total to the American b.
bic society. in order that the Tesla
ments may ne forwarded to tho train
ing camps as soon as possible.
Contributions now ip the mail or be-
lated donations that reach The Journal
within the next few days will be added
to the fund, but they must be sent at
once. The extension or time authorized
by the American Bible society formally
ends Tuesday night of this week. All
checks should be sent to The Journal
by that time.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-18
British Troops Making
Influence Felt in ItaIV

NEW YORK. Dec. 17.-(Summary
from European Cables british troops
are now making their influence felt on
the Italian front Berlin reveals this
today in announcing an attack by Brit
ish forces south Of Monte Fontana
Secca, which it declares broke down be-
fore the Teuton positions. s
Counter attacks have recently been
growing more frequent on the part Of
the Italians, and this British thrust
gives added indication that more ag-
gressive tactics are being adopted by
the allies in opposition to the Austro-
German invaders.
The British drove in on the mountain
line Just to the west of the Piave.
northwest of Monte Tomba. The Ger
man report today is the first specific
mention of British activities on this
front made in any of the official state
ments, although it has been known tina.
considerable British forces were in
Dlace in this sector.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-18
LEADER
DENIES RUMOR Of
SEPARATE PEACE
M, VorovSky Is Quoted in
p Stockholm Paper as Repudi-
ating Report That He Is Me-
gotiating With Germany

STOCKHOLM, Dec. I'm. VoroVsky,
said to be the representative here of
the Bolsheviki government, is quoted
by the Tidingen as saying that the
story published by the Social Demo-
kraten concerning secret negotiations
between the Bolsheviki and Philip
Scheidemann, the German majority So
cialist leader. and other German Social
lists, is untrue. He says it is true
that Scheidemann and other Socialists
are in Stockholm. but no secret confer
ences have been held nor are any con-
templated No conferences VIII be open
ed. he added, unless the entente powers
agree to enter the negotiations for
general peace.
The Brest Litovsk conference of min
listers representing the armies of Ger
many and Russia will presumably con-
tinue, irrespective of negotiations at
Stockhlm.
The Bolsheviki, it was reported, first
suggested the conference with Scheide-
mann at the Swedish city, in the BELIEF
they could line up Scheidemann's ma
Jority Socialists against German i'm
Derialism
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-18
CAPT. TIP" HARRISON
INFERRED At OAKLAND

The remains of the late Captain vii
liam Henry c'Tip") Harrison were in
tered at Oakland cemetery Monday att
ernoon at o'clock. burial having been
postponed from Sunday afternoon oil
account of the non-arrival of Captain
Harrison's- granddaughter, Mrs. Morris
H. Bennett, from Waterbury, Conn.
The funeral services were held SUNDAY
afternoon at o'clock from the Trinity
Methodist church, Rev. Charles .
Jones, pastor. officiating. The six ne
phews of the deceased acted as pallbear-
ers, while the capitol officials and mem
bers of Atlanta Camp No. 159 L. G. v.
formed the honorary escort.
Awaiting the arrival of Mrs. Bennett
the remains were removed to the chapel
of H. NJ. Patterson & Son. The inter
ment Monday afternoon was private
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-18
HOOVER TAKES HAND IN
SENATE SUGAR PROBE
President SpreCkIeS, of FEEDER
al Sugar Refining Company
Gives Testimony

WASHINGTON, Dec. flood Ad-
ministrator Hoover personally appeared
today at the senate committee investiga-
ton of the sugar shortage and asked
to make a statement of his version of
conditions.
The committee after considering the
request in executive session, went on
with the questioning of President
Spreckels. of the Federal Sugar Rein
ing company. one of the food admins
traitors chief critics, without announc-
ing any decision on Mr.. Hoover's re-
quest. The food administrator then left
the committee room.
Spreckels declared that if this years
western beet sugar crop had been al
lowed to come east there would have
been IAN abundance of sugar
AS the refined price for beet, he said
had been set by the food administers
tion at S7.25 at all ports. the western
refiners sold in the west to escape
freight charges to eastern ports.
Spreckels reiterated that at the time
his refinery was about to close for lack
of supplies, 10000 tons Of raw cane
sugar was held by the California
Hawaiian company and the Western Re
fining company and that George NJ
Rolph, president of the former and dl-
rector of the sugar division of the food
administration. declined to allow any
of il to come east.
Spreckels testified that the price 1or
the Cuban sugar now coming on wouIu
have been less than it is had 1t not
been regulated and that the regulation
would result in additional revenue OF
1000 900 to the California-HaWaf he
timing company.
There should have been plenty of su-
gar in the east this fall, SpreckelS main
tanned, if stocks held by Rolph com
pany and the Western Refining company
had been allowed to be shipped.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-18

der rules to be formulated by COM
mission.
Immediately after the signing of the
armistice peace negotiations are to be
begun 1t provided that measures shall
he taken for the exchange of civil pris
oners. invaIids. women and children I'M
der fourteen years, and for the ameliora-
ton of the condition of war prisoners.
The treaty concludes with these words:
with the purpose of facilitating the
conduct of peace negotiations and the
speedy healing of the wounds caused by
the war. the contracting parties take
measures for establishment of cul-
tural and economic relations among the
sigma tories. Within such limits the
armIstice permits, postal, commercial
relations, the mailing of books and pa
pers. will be permitted, the details to be
worked out by a mixed commission,
representing all the interested parties,
at Petrograd."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-18
Italians on Offensive
Take German Prisoners

ROIJE, Dec. 16.-CFia London, Dec
17D-Italian troops suddenly assumed
the offensive against Austrians in the
Piave delta sector and on armed motor
boats and skiffs destroyed an enemy
bridge, swept over some enemy posi-
tons and took many prisoners, today's
official statement asserted. Friday eve
ming the war Office said the Italian
forces in this section effectively bombed
enemy troops and their lines of COM
munication.
In the Coldelaberetta region an Ital-
ian counter attack repulsed an enemy
advance. Around Monte Melino a Teuton
attack on an observation post was re-
III ISed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-18
NEW PEACE PROFfER
|. FROM HUNS THROUGH
NEUTRALS REPORTED
Will Assert "PoIitiCaI Disinter-
eStedneSS" in Belgium, but
Will Not Mention AIsace,
Review of Fighting in Italy

LONDON, Dec. 17.-One British and
five neutral merchantmen, a British de-
stroyer and four mine sweepers have
been sunk in the North sea by German
naval forces.
The losses were the result of an at
tack on a convoy bound from Scotland
to Norway, Sir Eric Geddes, first lord
of the admiralty, announced today. The
total tonnage of the lost merchantmen
was 5000.
Two neutral merchant vessels and a
trawler were sunk off the Tyne on De-
cember II by German destroyers, Thorn
as j. Mcnamara, financial secretary to
the admiralty, announced in the house
of commons today.
The German raid duplicates Ahe sue
cessful enterprise of last October, car
ried out by two German raiders which
attacked a convoy in the North sea.
They sank nine neutral merchantmen
and two of the escorting British de-
stroyers. Five Norwegian. three Swed-
ish and one Danish vessel were sunk
without warning. Three other mer-
chantmen escaping. The raiders were
armed heavily and succeeded in evad-
ing the British watchers on the return
as well as the outward trip.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-fnrormation
received here today among neutral diplo-
mats agrees with limitations from
abroad that Germany is considering an
other offer of peace.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-18
Daniels Approves the
Proposed Navy Inquiry

WASHINGTON Dec 11--Plans LOT
tho proposed inquiry into the navy 5
var activities were begun today at
preliminary meeting OF the house naval
subcommittee entrusted with the work
0f starting the investigation
Secretary Daniels has approved the
n1,rnose of the inquiry and declared the
more congress learns of the navy over
seas and a. home the better congress
will be satisfied
The probe will open Wednesday with
secretary Daniels and Admiral MCGOWAN
rs the first witnesses. the investigation
committee has decided.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-18
Report of Peace Offer
Made ar Amsterdam

AMSTERDAM. Dec. 17-Germany
will shortly transmit peace terms to
the allies through neutrals and under
pledge of secrecy, according to word
from Berlin today.
Reports declared proffers would as
sert Germany's political fisintereeted-
ness" as to Belgium, but would not
mention Alsace-Lorraine. Whether they
would cover the German colonies or
future disarmament and indemnities for
damages in Belgium and northern
France was not known here
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-18
Temperature VIII Take
Upward Journey This
Week Forecast Saws

y marked rise i'm temperature was
forecasted by the weather bureau Mon
day for the entire United States with
Atlanta and the southeast coming i'm
for fair share of midwinter spring
time.
From - degrees about 1880 Monday
morning the mercury by noon had risen
to %. Tuesday noon it will be about
30 and Wednesday noon about so, says
ForecaStCr Won Hermann.
Monday night is to be fair and COM
paratively warm. Tuesday is 10 he
warmer with the possibility Of local
showers. All the ice should he gone
by Tuesday night. Nowhere i'm the
United States will il he below zero
Tuesday. says the fOrecaster.
The coal situation i'm Atlanta was I'M
changed Monday, according to the local
fuel administrator. Harry Kennedy.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-18
Means, Acquitted, May
Be Held In New York

NEw YORK. Dec 1T.-Gaston 3.
Means acquitted in Concord. y. g, OF
,he charge Of numbering Mrs Maude a.
King. wealthy widow, may be indicted
in New York for forgery and embeZzle-
uscnt. District Attorney Swami said to-
,lay he believed Mrs. Kings will was
forged and her funds embeZzled- He
will confer with Assistant District At
rornev DooIinC. who has been aiding IN
he prosecution OF Means. before TAX
M any action here
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-18
Railway Union Denies \
Reported Escape of Gar

PETROGRAD, Dec. 17.-Railway
union headquarters today received
dispatch from Tobolsk declaring for
mer Car Nicholas had not escaped as
widely reported.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-18
CONGRESSMAN EnIiStS

WASHINGTON. Dec 17.-Representa-
tive Johnson. of South Dakota, enlisted
today as a private i'm the regular army
and was assigned to Camp Meade. He
has not resigned his seat in the house.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-18
Hundreds Dying of Famine

WASHINGTON. Dec. It.-Hundreds
are dying of famine at Tehran, Persia.
said state department advices today. ad-
ding an appeal for relief.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-18
Supreme Court to Recess

WASHINGTON, Dec. l1-Chief JUS
tice White today announced that the
supreme courts Christmas recess will
be from Wednesday, December 10, to
January =.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-01-18
DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL NOTES,

Boys and Girls Club Work.
1t will interest Payette people to
know that Miss 2. Fay Fowler, form
er County superintendent, is now
connected with the University Elk
tension Department at Bose. Hence
Club Work, when it starts in March,
will have real friend at the Capt.
tol-one who knows Canyon County
thoroughly and will be pleased te
boost our work whenever possible.
Movable School.
When the Commercial Club learn.
ed that $4,000 was needed to bring
the University Movable School here
in late February they generously yot-
ed to advance $4,000 of this amo"nt
if it could be made a free affair
To take advantage Of this offer we
need to raise only $4,000 from cash
subscriptions. II you meet some
prominent citizen or the District
Agriculturist with subs rip ion
paper hand him 81 real quick and
then only 19 more will be needed.
A 3-day Chautauqua of Farm Plans,
Domestic Science and Marketing
Methods doesn't come everyday and
Payette needs this feast now
Only $50 90 yet and free Chautau-
qua is the result.
Catalogs.
We have ordered large number
of seed and tractor cataloes and be-
lieve you will be interested in lock,
ing them over next week when you
call
Short Course.
This consists of talks each after
noon at the Agricultural Room, 2ud
floor of the High School. Come and
meet your neighbor there and dis
cuss plans for the coming season
Get acquainted, ask questions Of the
various speakers and let's in"rease
our farm efficiency. All is free. The
first talk begins promptly at l p
m. next Monday Be on time.
W. r. PALMER.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-01-18
CAPTAIN SHAW
PASSES AWAY
CAPTAIN OF COMPANY |, n. G.
l., DIEO At BOISE HOSPITAL
At las A. NJ. This MORN
ING.

Payette was grieved when the sad
news came that Captain r. L. Shaw
of Company l, Second Idaho Imam ry,
passed away this Thursday morning
in a Boise hospital, after a short
illness. While he has been in pocr
health for some time past, it was
not until few days ago thet we
learned of his serious condi len
which resulted in his death.
We are unable TO make any an
as to the fun raj ar
rangements as the information we
received was very meaere.
The program con emplated, will not
be carried out. But if information can
b. obtained as to the date and time
D arrival of the Comrany n Fay tie,
t is hoped the citizens viii ga r
1t the depot and give them a slsnt
welcome.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-01-18
MEETING OF THE STOCkHOlD-
ERS OF THE PAYETTE Ma
TIONAl BANK,

At a meeting of the stockholde-t
of the Payette National Bank, Jan.
Sth, the following officers were elect
ed:
o. H. Alvey, reelected President.
W. T. Lampkin, active Vice Presi-
dent.
R. NJ. Hutchinson, End Vice Preei-
lent.
Frank Nesbit, 3rd Vice President.
c. E. Larson, Cashier.
C. W. Ireton, Assistant Cashier.
Miss Reed, book-keeper.
The following are the directors:
o. H. Alvey, R. NJ. Hutchinson, Frank
Ne shit, Carl Asmussen, ] A. Lauer.
D o. Bulls, and w. T. Lampkin.
We are pleased to say the above
Bank has materially improved In
their affairs and general financial
condition which was shown by the
report published in last weeks is
sue.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-01-18
Personal and Local Mention

The o. K. Club was entertained by
Misses nellie Keith and Alice Perry.
Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Elizabeth Toole took her de-
parture for Long Beseh, Calf, last
Friday. She will visit in Les Angeles
and San Diego and other southern
points. Her address viii be Long
Beach, Calf
Dotha Farson returned TO Boise
where she holds a position with
The Idaho Daily Statesman, Sunday
evening after spending the week
end with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. ". Farson.
The interior of the new part of
the Lathrop building occupied by
Lester & Brown, is being finished,
when done it win add very materF
ally to the appearance and conyen-
ience Of the place.
The Ladies of the BAPTIST church
gave a surprise party On Mrs. Clay
ton, Friday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Pearce. A delightful time
was spent. Dainty refreshments were
served and all present reported a
good time.
H. E. Lattig left Wedne sday eve
ming for Alberta, Canada, where he
has position as foreman of a
large stock and grain ranch. He
has been here for the last three
weeks visiting his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. E. F. Lattig.
Do you enjoy music, drama, vaude-
vile and comedy? These are all COM
bined in the Bennett attractions at
the Emma Theatre, Wedne sday and
Thursday, Jan. Path and 25th. Just
listen for the band, then you'll know
they are here.
W. S. Brundage lost his pocket
book in the train Tuesday while re-
from Ontario. II was found
by the Conductor and left with the
A6SAl dl Ll44S p46SS- M Dl AAudSe
wishes to tender his appreciation for
he honesty of this conductor.
Mrs Clinton Wood, who has been
very i'll for some time, was taken
10 Portland last Friday to be treat
ID by DR.. Jones, a specialist. Her
sister, Mrs. Payne, and Clinton ac-
,ompanied her 1t is hoped by her
many friends that she will return
much improved
W F. Sherwood OF Payette, Idaho.
IN old friend of the editor of this
PAPER, was a Selah visitor Saturday.
dr. Sherwood is an enthusiastic ad-
nirer of this section Of the country
md manages quite often to visit
lis father, A. Sherwood, who lives
n Yakima-The Yakima Valley Op-
imist.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-01-18
EXPLOSION OF
DYNAMITE CAP
MRS. D. B. COATS RECEIVES
INJURIES THAT MIGHT HAVE
BEEN SERIOUS S--EXPLODES
IN STOVE.

Last Friday morning about
O'Clock, Mrs. D. B. Coats had very
narrow escape from an &C i'd nj
which might have resulted in her
death In some manner a dynamite
cap had been dropped on the floor,
which fell among some coal n ar the
stove. The coal had be en- swept to-
gether and gathered up by Mrs.
Coats on a fire shovel. She lifted
the stove lid and emptied the con-
tents into the fire, and before she
had time to place the lid back on the
stove, the cap explcdrd, throwing
ashes, bits of coal and fra agmen.s Of
the cap into her face. Mr. Goa 8, who
was in the adjoining room, on hear
ing the explosion, came to b r assist
ance. He found her in dazed con-
dition but still standing. He found
she had received bad cut on one
side of her face. DR.. /. R. Woodward
was Immediately called and dressed
the wound, and while she was not
seriously hurt, be said It was a.
very narrow escape. The superstition
Is that the cap had been dropped In
some way from a coat bel~nging to
the son who had been using some
dynamite caps a shcrt time before
altho he thought he had removed
them from his coat.